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DATE: February 17, 2016 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: APPROVE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM
SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,800
FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A BUSINESS OUTREACH
PROGRAM
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Community & Economic Development Department
SUMMARY
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Consulting Services Agreement with the
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $32,800 for the purpose of
implementing a quarterly community newsletter and Business Outreach Program that
includes a citywide business survey and editorial copy in the annual Chamber City
Guide publication.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Approve an agreement in the amount of$32,800 with the Palm Springs Chamber
of Commerce to implement a Business Outreach Program and a quarterly
community newsletter.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) will carry out the tasks outlined in
the Agreement to implement a Business Outreach Program and to produce a quarterly
newsletter for residents and businesses alike. The contract term is 18 months and
compensation is in the amount of $32,800. Through the Agreement, the Chamber will
assist the City in reaching out to the community to: a) survey businesses through
website, mail, and in-person interviews; b) provide editorial copy and full page
advertising space in the annual City Guide; and c) produce and manage a quarterly
community newsletter, which was recently identified as an objective for the 2016
Strategic Plan goal of improving internal and external communication.
Staff recommends approval of the Agreement since the City and Chamber have a prior
history with the Business Outreach Program. Last year the Chamber's Agreement with
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the City included similar tasks as outlined in the new Agreement, with the exception of
the survey. The business visits included information dissemination about the Buzz
Trolley and City incentive programs. The survey proposed for this year is an effort to
get feedback from the business community on the health of their businesses, including
workforce related questions and opinions on City services and priorities.
This year's program also includes at least 12 business visits per month by the Chamber
to exchange information and identify businesses that require further follow up from City
Staff or other agencies, such as Workforce Development or the Small Business
Development Center. The quarterly newsletter is a new project that the Chamber will
produce and manage with content approved by the City. The annual City Guide is in its
third year of publication and goes to all Palm Springs residents, plus online access and
placement in hotel rooms throughout the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Consulting Services Agreement in the amount of $32,800 will be paid from the
Community & Economic Development contractual services accounts 1400-43200 and
1400-43240.
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Cathy Van H rn Lauri Aylaian, Director
Economic Development Administrator Community & Economic Development
David H. Ready, a r
Attachments:
Consulting Services Agreement
Business Retention and Expansion Survey
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Business Outreach Program - Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce)
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ("Agreement') is made and
entered into on 1" day of January, 2016, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California
charter city and municipal corporation ("City"), and Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, a
California 501 (c)(6) non-profit corporation, ("Consultant'). City and Consultant are
individually referred to as "Party" and are collectively referred to as the "Parties".
RECITALS
A. City requires the services of an entity to implement a business outreach program
for the City of Palm Springs ("Project').
B. City also desires to increase the number of portals through which businesses can
request and receive information and advice about locating or expanding in the City.
C. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal to provide services to City pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement.
D. Based on its experience, training, and reputation, Consultant is uniquely qualified
to provide the necessary services to City and desires to provide such services.
E. City desires to retain the services of Consultant for the services described in this
Agreement.
In consideration of these promises and mutual agreements, City agrees as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. CONSULTANT SERVICES
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide services to City as described in the Scope of Services and
Schedule of Compensation attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by
reference (the "services" or "work") which includes the agreed upon schedule of performance
and the schedule of fees. Consultant warrants that all services and work shall be performed in a
competent, professional, and satisfactory manner consistent with prevailing industry standards.
In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in the Scope of Services/Work
and the terms set forth in this Agreement, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall govern.
1.2 Compliance with Law. Consultant services rendered under this Agreement shall
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes and ordinances and all lawful
orders, rules, and regulations.
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1.3 Licenses and Permits. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such
licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services
required by this Agreement.
1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that
it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully understands the
facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.
2. TIME FOR COMPLETION
The time for completion of the services to be performed by Consultant is an essential
condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and diligently the work of this
Agreement according to the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A."
Consultant shall not be accountable for delays in the progress of its work caused by any
condition beyond its control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant. Delays shall not
entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the party responsible for the
delay.
3. COMPENSATION OF CONSULTANT
3.1 Compensation of Consultant. Consultant shall be compensated and reimbursed
for the services rendered under this Agreement in accordance with the schedule of fees set forth
in Exhibit "A". The total amount of Compensation shall not exceed Thirty Two Thousand Eight
Hundred Dollars $32 800 .
3.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Consultant wishes to receive
payment, Consultant shall submit to City an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the
invoice, no later than the first working day of such month, in the form approved by City's
finance director. Payments shall be based on the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit "A" for
authorized services performed. City shall pay Consultant for all expenses stated in the invoice
that are approved by City and consistent with this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of receipt
of Consultant's invoice.
3.3 ChanEes. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services/Work is
requested by City, Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, specifying all
proposed amendments, including, but not limited to, any additional fees. An amendment may be
entered into:
A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents, work product, or
work, when required by the enactment or revision of any subsequent law; or
B. To provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not
customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Consultant's profession.
3.4 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to, and contingent upon, funds being
appropriated by the City Council of City for each fiscal year. If such appropriations are not
made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to City.
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4. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
4.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
4.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered under this Agreement shall be
performed under the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A." Any time
period extension must be approved in writing by the Contract Officer.
4.3 Force Maieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered under this
Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the
control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant, if Consultant notifies the Contract
Officer within ten (10) days of the commencement of such condition. Unforeseeable causes
include, but are not limited to, acts of God or of a public enemy, acts of the government, fires,
earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, and
unusually severe weather. After Consultant notification, the Contract Officer shall investigate
the facts and the extent of any necessary delay, and extend the time for performing the services
for the period of the enforced delay when and if, in the Contract Officer's judgment, such delay
is justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties
to this Agreement.
4.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 4.5 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of eighteen (18)
months, commencing on January 1, 2016, and ending on June 30, 2017, unless extended by
mutual written agreement of the parties. Upon mutual agreement by both parties, the term may
be extended by twelve (12) months, up to two (2) times. Such options(s) must be exercised in
writing no fewer than 30 days or no more than 60 days in advance of the expiration of the Term,
and may be executed by the City Manager on behalf of the City.
4.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. City may terminate this Agreement
at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Where
termination is due to the fault of Consultant and constitutes an immediate danger to health,
safety, and general welfare, the period of notice shall be such shorter time as may be determined
by the City. Upon receipt of the notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all
services except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall
be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination
and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer after such notice. Consultant may
terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty(30) days written notice to City.
5. COORDINATION OF WORK
5.1 Representative of Consultant. The following principal of Consultant is
designated as being the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act and snake all
decisions in its behalf with respect to the specified services and work: Nona Watson, Chief
Executive Officer. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education,
capability, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for City to enter
into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of
this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to
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personally supervise the services under this Agreement. The foregoing principal may not be
changed by Consultant without prior written approval of the Contract Officer.
5.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager or his/her
designee ("Contract Officer"). Consultant shall be responsible for keeping the Contract Officer
fully informed of the progress of the performance of the services. Consultant shall refer any
decisions that must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified, any
approval of City shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer.
5.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience,
knowledge, education, capability, and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees,
were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall
not contract with any other individual or entity to perform any services required under this
Agreement without the City's express written approval. In addition, neither this Agreement nor
any interest may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior
written approval of City.
5.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall have any
control over the manner, mode, or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform
the services required, except as otherwise specified. Consultant shall perform all required
services as an independent contractor of City and shall not be an employee of City and shall
remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are
consistent with that role; however, City shall have the right to review Consultant's work product,
result, and advice. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of
its agents or employees are agents or employees of City.
5.5 Personnel. Consultant agrees to assign the following individuals to perform the
services in this Agreement. Consultant shall not alter the assignment of the following personnel
without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. Acting through the City Manager, the
City shall have the unrestricted right to order the removal of any personnel assigned by
Consultant by providing written notice to Consultant.
Name: Title:
Nona Watson Chief Executive Officer
6. INSURANCE
Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of insurance
as set forth in the attached Exhibit "B", incorporated herein by reference.
7. INDEMNIFICATION.
7.1 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
defend (at Consultant's sole cost and expense), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its
elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively the "Indemnified
Parties"), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs,
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judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and expenses
including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively "Claims"), including but not limited to
Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Consultant's employees included), for
damage to property, including property owned by City, from any violation of any federal, state,
or local law or ordinance, and from errors and omissions committed by Consultant, its officers,
employees, representatives, and agents, that arise out of or relate to Consultant's performance
under this Agreement. This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents,
and volunteers. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in
this Agreement be construed to limit Consultant's indemnification obligation or other liability
under this Agreement. Consultant's indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or
earlier termination of this Agreement until all actions against the Indemnified Parties for such
matters indemnified are fully and finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations or, if an
action is timely filed, until such action is final. This provision is intended for the benefit of third
party Indemnified Parties not otherwise a party to this Agreement.
7.2 Design Professional Services Indemnification and Reimbursement. If the
Agreement is determined to be a "design professional services agreement" and Consultant is a
"design professional" under California Civil Code Section 2782.8, then:
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
(at Consultant's sole cost and expense), protect and hold harmless City and its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers and all other public agencies whose approval of the
project is required, (individually"Indemnified Party'; collectively "Indemnified Parties") against
any and all liabilities, claims, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, costs, demands, orders
and penalties (collectively "Claims"), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries or
death of persons (Consultant's employees included) and damage to property, which Claims arise
out of, pertain to, or are related to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of
Consultant, its agents, employees, or subcontractors, or arise from Consultant's negligent,
reckless or willful performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or
condition of this Agreement ("Indemnified Claims"), but Consultant's liability for Indemnified
Claims shall be reduced to the extent such Claims arise from the negligence, recklessness or
willful misconduct of the City and its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers.
B. The Consultant shall require all non-design-professional sub-contractors,
used or sub-contracted by Consultant to perform the Services or Work required under this
Agreement, to execute an Indemnification Agreement adopting the indemnity provisions in sub-
section 7.1 in favor of the Indemnified Parties. In addition, Consultant shall require all non-
design-professional sub-contractors, used or sub-contracted by Consultant to perform the
Services or Work required under this Agreement, to obtain insurance that is consistent with the
Insurance provisions as set forth in this Agreement, as well as any other insurance that may be
required by Contract Officer.
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8. RECORDS AND REPORTS
8.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer
reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement, or as the
Contract Officer shall require.
8.2 Records. Consultant shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed accounts of all
time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this Agreement. Consultant
shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the services required
by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services.
The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable
times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such
records.
8.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement
shall be the property of City. Consultant shall deliver all above-referenced documents to City
upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant shall
have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by
City of its full rights or ownership of the documents and materials. Consultant may retain copies
of such documents for Consultant's own use. Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use
the concepts embodied in such documents.
8.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records,
documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services under this
Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract
Officer.
8.5 Cost Records. Consultant shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee
time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred while performing
under this Agreement. Consultant shall make such materials available at its offices at all
reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final
payment for inspection by City and copies shall be promptly furnished to City upon request.
9. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
9.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to
validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this
Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of
California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to
submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.
9.2 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its
fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties. The
terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the Parties.
Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation, California Civil
Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafting party, shall not be e
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employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections
and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience and identification purposes only and shall
not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs.
9.3 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a non-
defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.
No consent or approval of City shall be deemed to waive or render unnecessary City's consent to
or approval of any subsequent act of Consultant. Any waiver by either party of any default must
be in writing. No such waiver shall be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any
other provision of this Agreement.
9.4 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and
remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the
parties are cumulative. The exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies
shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or
remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
9.5 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take
legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct, or remedy any default, to recover damages for
any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain injunctive relief, a
declaratory judgment, or any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.
10. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
10.1 Non-Liability of Citv Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of City
shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any
default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or its
successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
10.2 Conflict of Interest. Contractor acknowledges that no officer or employee of the
City has or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement nor shall
Contractor enter into any agreement of any kind with any such officer or employee during the
term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter. Contractor warrants that Contractor has not
paid or given, and will not pay or give, any third party any money or other consideration in
exchange for obtaining this Agreement.
10.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself,
its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be
no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in connection with this Agreement
regarding any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, or ancestry.
11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
11.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that
either party desires, or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in
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writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class mail to the address set forth
below. Notice shall be deemed communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing
if mailed as provided in this Section. Either party may change its address by notifying the other
party of the change of address in writing.
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: City Manager/ City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Consultant: Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
Attention: Executive Director
190 West Amado Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
11.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the
parties and supersedes all other written agreements.
11.3 Amendment. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be
binding unless through written agreement by all Parties.
11.4 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be
interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. In the event that
any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this
Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining
phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted
to carry out the intent of the parties.
11.5 Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Parties' successors and assignees.
11.6 Third Party Beneficiary. Except as may be expressly provided for in this
Agreement, nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement
be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any rights as a third-party
beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party to this Agreement.
11.7 Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as though fully set forth in this Agreement and each Party acknowledges and agrees
that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.
11.8 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of Parties and that by
so executing this Agreement the Parties are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates
stated below.
"CITY"
City of Palm Springs
Date: By:
David H. Ready
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST
By: By:
Douglas C. Holland, James Thompson,
City Attorney City Clerk
"CONSULTANT"
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
Date: By :
Patrick Service, President
Date:
Nona Watson, Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Services and Schedule of Compensation
Task A: "City Guide Publication —formerly, "Chamber Directory"
One time per calendar year, the Consultant shall provide the City the opportunity to provide
editorial copy and shall provide one (1) full page of advertising space in its new Business
Directory publication, entitled the "City Guide." The new format will include digital
applications, as well as traditional printed copies for distribution to at least 15,000 hotel rooms
and business locations and shall be mailed to each household in Palm Springs. The publication
will feature stories focused on Palm Springs special events, development projects, and
demographics.
Task B: Quarterly Community Newsletter
Produce and manage a quarterly community newsletter to be made available to residents and
businesses. The newsletter content shall be provided by the City and by other entities, provided
that the content from other entitles is approved by the City. The Chamber shall provide content
editing, graphics, layout, writing and editorial copy if needed. The cost for mailing, special
photography and printing shall be paid by the City and billed separately from this contract.
Task C: Business Outreach Program
Business Retention Program Outreach
The Consultant shall assist the City with the implementation of a Citywide Business Retention
Survey. The consultant shall be the "eyes and ears" throughout the City to inform the business
community about the survey, meet one-on-one with business owners to complete the survey, post
the survey on the Consultant's website, and inform staff about survey's dissiminated or
completed. In additon, the Consultant shall contact a minimum of 12 businesses per month to
inform them about the City's survey, and to identify concerns or issues, as well as be the
continued liaision with those buisneessss after the City has addressed any identified problem.
The Consultant shall also use their website and their monthly outreach efforts to advise the
business community of any new business incentive programs introduced by the City during the
term of this contract.
Trolley Outreach
The Consultant shall assist the City in the marketing effort of the Trolley loyalty program, where
riders can get a "perk card" on the trolley and be entitled to discounts from participating
merchants. The Consultant will reach out to businesses to get their interest and registration in
the loyalty program, particularly retailers, bars, restaurants and hotels. The Consultant shall help
the city identify interested businesses, classify the proposed perk, ascertain the duration of the
perk, and determine any special facts and logo of the participating business.
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Schedule Performance and Compensation
Services shall be performed on a monthly basis beginning on the first day of the month following
the signing of this agreement and continue for an 18-month period.
Task A:
One time during each calendar year, the Consultant shall be paid 55,600 for the City's editorial
and advertising copy in both the digital application and print publication of the City Guide.
During the 18-month term of the original agreement, this payment shall be made two times:
once for the City Guide Publication in 2016, and once for the 2017 publication. In the event that
one year renewal options are exercised for the agreement, payment for Task A shall be made no
more than one time per calendar year.
Task B and Task C:
Consultant shall be paid $1,200 per month during the 18-month period. In the event that one
year renewal options are exercised for the agreement, payment for Task B or C shall be made no
more than 12 times in the calendar year.
Papnent Schedule
$5,600 shall be paid to Consultant within 30 days upon signing of this agreement
$1,200 shall be paid to Consultant within 30 days of receipt of monthly invoices. In accordance
with Section 3.2, the first invoice for services shall be submitted to the City no later than the first
working day of the second month of the contract term.
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EXHIBIT "B"
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Including
Verification of Coverage,
Sufficiency of Insurers,
Errors and Omissions Coverage,
Minimum Scope of Insurance,
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions, and
Severability of Interests (Separation of Insureds)
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INSURANCE
1. Procurement and Maintenance of Insurance. Consultant shall procure and
maintain public liability and property damage insurance against all claims for injuries against
persons or damages to property resulting from Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
Consultant shall procure and maintain all insurance at its sole cost and expense, in a form and
content satisfactory to the City, and submit concurrently with its execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall also carry workers' compensation insurance in accordance with California
workers' compensation laws. Such insurance shall be kept in full force and effect during the
term of this Agreement, including any extensions. Such insurance shall not be cancelable
without thirty(30) days advance written notice to City of any proposed cancellation. Certificates
of insurance evidencing the foregoing and designating the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers as additional named insureds by original endorsement shall be
delivered to and approved by City prior to commencement of services. The procuring of such
insurance and the delivery of policies, certificates, and endorsements evidencing the same shall
not be construed as a limitation of Consultant's obligation to indemnity City, its elected officials,
officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
2. Minimum Scone of Insurance. The minimum amount of insurance required
under this Agreement shall be as follows:
1. Comprehensive general liability and personal injury with limits of at least
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit coverage per occurrence and two
million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate;
2. Automobile liability insurance with limits of at least one million dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence;
3. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance with limits of at
least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000)
annual aggregate is: required X is not required;
4. Workers' Compensation insurance in the statutory amount as required by
the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million
dollars $1 million per occurrence. If Consultant has no employees, Consultant shall complete the
City's Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement form.
3. Primary Insurance. For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's
insurance coverage shall be primary with respect to the City and its respective elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City
and its respective elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be in excess
of Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. For Workers' Compensation and
Employer's Liability Insurance only, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and
contribution it may have against City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers.
4. Errors and Omissions Coverage. if Errors & Omissions Insurance is required,
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agree in writing either (1) to purchase tail insurance in the amount required by this Agreement to
cover claims made within three years of the completion of Consultant's services under this
Agreement, or (2) to maintain professional liability insurance coverage with the same carrier in
the amount required by this Agreement for at least three years after completion of Consultant's
services under this Agreement. Consultant shall also be required to provide evidence to City of
the purchase of the required tail insurance or continuation of the professional liability policy.
5. Sufficiency of Insurers. Insurance required in this Agreement shall be provided
by authorized insurers in good standing with the State of California. Coverage shall be provided
by insurers admitted in the State of California with an A.M. Best's Key Rating of B++, Class
VII, or better, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
6. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with both certificates of
insurance and endorsements, including additional insured endorsements, effecting all of the
coverages required by this Agreement. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a
person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All proof of insurance is to be
received and approved by the City before work commences. City reserves the right to require
Consultant's insurers to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at
any time. Additional insured endorsements are not required for Errors and Omissions and
Workers' Compensation policies.
Verification of Insurance coverage may be provided by: (1) an approved General and/or
Auto Liability Endorsement Form for the City of Palm Springs or (2) an acceptable Certificate of
Liability Insurance Coverage with an approved Additional Insured Endorsement with the
following endorsements stated on the certificate:
1. "The City of Palm Springs, its officials, employees, and agents are named as an
additional insured... " ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No. " or "for any and all
work performed with the City"may be included in this statement).
2. "This insurance is primary and non-contributory over any insurance or self-
insurance the City may have..." ("as respects City of Palm Springs Contract No. or 'for any
and all work performed with the City" may be included in this statement).
3. "Should any of the above described policies be canceled before the expiration
date thereof, the issuing company will mail 30 days written notice to the Certificate Holder
named." Language such as, "endeavor to" mail and "but failure to mail such notice shall impose
no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representative" is not
acceptable and must be crossed out.
4. Both the Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability policies shall contain
the insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its elected officials, officers, employees,
agents, and volunteers.
In addition to the endorsements listed above, the City of Palm Springs shall be named the
certificate holder on the policies.
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All certificates of insurance and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City
before work commences. All certificates of insurance must be authorized by a person with
authority to bind coverage, whether that is the authorized agent/broker or insurance underwriter.
Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work shall not waive the
Consultant's obligation to provide thern.
7. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be declared to and approved by the City prior to commencing any work or
services under this Agreement. At the option of the City, either (1) the insurer shall reduce or
eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to the City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or (2) Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
Certificates of Insurance must include evidence of the amount of any deductible or self-insured
retention under the policy. Consultant guarantees payment of all deductibles and self-insured
retentions.
8. Severability of Interests (Separation of Insureds). This insurance applies
separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to
the limits of the insurer's liability.
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EXHIBIT "C"
Special Requirements
Section 5.3, "Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment" is hereby amended
to read:
5.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge,
education, capability, and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees, were a
substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not
contract with any other individual or entity to perform in whole or in part the services required
hereunder without the express written approval of City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor
any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the
prior written approval of City. Section 8.3, "Ownership of Documents" is hereby amended to
read:
8.3 Ownership of Documents. City and Consultant acknowledges all drawings,
specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials provided to Consultant by the
City in the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to links to the Municipal
Code and Zoning Code on the City website, reports prepared, purchased or commissioned by the
City, or other material considered work product of the City, shall be the property of City and
shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this
Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional
compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights or ownership of the documents
and materials hereunder. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use.
Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein.
Section A.3. of Exhibit B, Insurance, is waived. As a result, Section B. of Exhibit B,
Insurance, does not apply.
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Business Retention and Expansion Survey
City of Palm Springs Department of Economic Development
CONFIDENITAL - Business Name:
COMPANY HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION
What is the primary nature of your business?(Please check one)
❑ Retail ❑ Service ❑ Manufacturing
❑ Construction ❑ Transportation ❑ 4*holesale
❑ Communication ❑ Hi-tech/Alt Energy __-OGblishing
❑ Consulting Services ❑ Other
Is your business owned by a larger corporations
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❑ Yes If yes, where are they headgr`i�rtered? "�
❑ No 910,
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How long has your business been operatirWAri'Palm Springs?
❑ Under 3 years.,,. p 6.1'0 years
❑ 3-6years ❑- ,Cver'10years
Why did your firm choose to locafe`�ftt the-C-f Prim Springs?
❑ Custog7errzasejt ❑ Lifes#+le ❑ Already lived here
❑ Reloc il
w9n fi °i 7, Land or building Cost El Cost of living
Other
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How wd you classify yourlpany's annual gross revenue range?
{ ntle ftL
000 [I $500,000to $1,000,000
❑ $100,000 ti 4250 000 ❑ $1,000,000 to$5,000,000
❑ $250,000 tc500,000 11 Over$5,000,000
❑ $500AM,t4"$1,000,000
Would you say that sales in the last twelve months are?
0 Increasing ❑ Decreasing ❑ Or flat
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Do you own or lease your facility?
❑ Own ❑ Lease
❑ If leased,when does your lease expire? Month_ Year_
Do you plan to renew your lease upon expiration?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Undecided
❑ If no,why not?
Do you plan to expand your business operation in the next one to three y; ars?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes,are you actively pursuing expansion in the City of Palm Springs?
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ If no, why not?
WORKFORCE
How many full-time employees do you currently havev s
How many part-time employees do you cur*104ve? 1
Of all employees, how many 1( eii ?alm Springii
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Do you plan to hire more employeeslIn the 6 4twelve months?
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❑ Yes = ❑ No ❑ Undecided
Does yopt fir n have diffiCu(ty re cr i Cinjg new employees?
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❑ Yes „i, ❑ No ❑ N/A
Do you currently'use"or'h g yogi" yer used the Riverside County Workforce Development Center for
employee recruitment ort, ingiprograms?
❑ YesI's ❑ No ❑ Notsure
El If yes, list program name:
If yes, how would you rate the Workforce Development program(s) or service(s) provided?
❑ Very useful ❑ Moderately Useful
❑ Marginal ❑ No use
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BUSINESS CLIMATE
Based on your personal experience, please rate the following items on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being
the most beneficial for doing business in Palm Springs.
Least Most
Quality of life 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 n/a
Available Workforce
Access to markets/customers
City government
Cost of living
Diverse economic base
Business regulations
Crime prevention
Cost of doing business
Workforce readiness
Education system
International reputation
Transportation :'
Land and rent costs
Other:
Please check three items from the following') tha4ou feel`are the most important policy actions that
could be taken to improve the��tUS�riess clima Gn Pairrt Spnngs.
❑ Reduce crime, improve sett'attdfetys
❑ Improve thae ucational sysft /enhn Yational training
❑ Streamline de efopgent serwfe permitting process
El Improve main#epa'nce�p�ublic A' and sidewalks
❑ 1 fpye code corn Iiari I a pls ani�i1einforcement
❑ A mcle incentive_plogrtt�4 � rms expand or enhance their business
❑ ) f tprove customer service at Ci Hall
❑ P,� v'de hpU A that"�S1,a,ffordable to low-to-moderate wage earners
❑ Otrle�l Ap( Isei i
pdcify) . .
What would be your relcarnmendation to the Mayor and City Council on how to improve the business
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climate in Palm SpringsF
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Business resources exist to help new and existing companies grow and thrive in a fast changing global
economy. Whether you are a startup company or existing retailer or manufacturer, the City of Palm
Springs Economic Development Department is here to help connect you to resources, programs and
service providers to help you keep pace with consumer demands. The following list of service providers
and programs are available to all businesses.
If you are interested in any of services or programs described below, please check all boxes that apply:
❑ CV Small Business Development Center(Business consulting services)
❑ Palm Springs Innovation Hub and Accelerator Campus (High tech, clean energy startup)
❑ Palm Springs Foreign Trade Zone (international trade import/export):
❑ Riverside County Workforce Development Center(Recruitmen#apd training)
❑ Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce (Business to business networking)
❑ Renewable Energy Roundtable (Clean energy and green tech nettararkingi ,._
❑ City of Palm Springs Relocation Information (Available real estate'6jio "graphics)
❑ Workforce Excellence Industry Councils(Industry ancL'Schoot Distric6w-,co eer pothWgys)
❑ Main Street(Downtown/Uptown merchants) llkrr� IiU't
❑ Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism (Hospitalitypnd Purism)
❑ Palm Springs Office of Sustainability& Recycling(Clean and healthy environment)
❑ Homelessness Task Force
Please provide contact information to receivecommunicatio I from the service provider(s):
Name: kr.
Phone:
Email:
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The information you,provide is comfit entiaFA you Will only be contacted if you selected one of the
services or programsaboue. -
Thank you for participatl g m th �{ vey g
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Community& Economic Development
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Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-8259
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