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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05934 - CRM TECH ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE STUDY Kathie Hart From: Allen Smoot Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:12 PM To: Kathie Hart Subject: Re:A5934-CRM (Archaeological Resource Study at the Animal Shelter) Yes Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26,2014, at 7:10 PM, "Kathie Hart"<Kathie.Hart@palmsnrines-ca.eov>wrote: Al: May I close this agreement? Kathie Hart, emc Chief Deputy City Clerk City of Palm Springs �W(760)323-8206 3200 f. Tahqui tz Canyon Way A (760)322-8332 Palm 5prfngs, CA 92262 EqKathie.Hart@PalmSprinasCA.�ov Please note that City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 6 pm,. Monday through Thursday, and closed on Fridays at this time. <image001.gif> a� CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT Archaeological Resource Study—CRM Tech THIS AGRF,,EMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES (die "Agreement") is made and entered into this L day of 2010, by and between the City of Palm Springs, a California charter city and mturicip corporation("City"), and CRM TECH ("Consultant"). RECITALS A. City requires the services of an Archaeologist for the Animal Shelter("Project"). B. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal to provide Archaeological Resource Study services to City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. C. Based on its experience, education, training, and reputation, Consultant is qualified to provide the necessary services to City for the Project and desires to provide such services. D. City desires to retain the services of Consultant for the Project. NOW, THERE FORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements contained herein, City agrees to retain and does hereby retain Consultant and Consultant agrees to provide services to the City as follows: AGREEMENT 1. CONSULTANT SERVICES 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide Archaeological Resources Study services to City as described in the Scope of Services/Work attached to this Agreement as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein 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 in accordance with all standards prevalent in the industry. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained in the Scope of Services/Work and the terms,set forth in the main body of this Agreement,the terms set forth in the main body of this Agreement shall govern. 1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered under this Agreement shall be provided by Consultant in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes and ordinances and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations promulgated thereunder. 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. 507679.2 t Revised'312=7 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. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated and reimbursed, in accordance with the schedule of Fees set forth in Exhibit"A," which total amount shall not exceed$6,150. 3.2 Method of Payment. In any month in which Consultant wishes to receive payment, Consultant shall no later than the first working day of such mouth, submit to City in the form approved by City's finance director, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Payments shall be based on the hourly rates as set forth in Exhibit "A" for authorized services performed. City shall pay Consultant for all expenses stated thereon, which are approved by City consistent with this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of receipt of Consultant's invoice, 3.3 Changes. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services/Work is requested by City, the parties hereto shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but not limited to, any additional fees_ An amendment may be entered into: A. To provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other work product or work when documents or other work product or work is required by the enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other work product, or work; 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 therefore by the City Council of City for each fiscal year covered by the Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to City. 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 pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed pursuant to the agreed upon schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit"A." The extension of any time period must be approved in writing by the Contract Officer. 5976392 2 Revised:3122107 4.3 Force 1blaieure. The time for performance of services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement may be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant, including, but 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 if Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such condition notify the Contract Officer who shall thereupon ascertain 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, and the Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. 4.4 'Perna, Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9.5 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 8 weeks, commencing on January 11, 2010, and ending on February 15, 2010, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. 5. COORDINATION OF WORK 5.1 Representative of Consultant. The fallowing principal of Consultant is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the services and work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith; Michael Hogan, CRM Tech. 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 personally supervise the services hereunder. 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. It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to keep the Contract Officer, or his/her designee, fully informed of the progress of the performance of the services and Consultant shall refer any decisions that must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder 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 perfonn 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. 5.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, triode, or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall not be an employee of 507630,2 3 Revised 3123/07 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 Persoonel. Consultant agrees to assign the following individuals to perform the services set forth herein. 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: Michael Mogan Archaeologist 6. INSURANCE Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, policies of insurance as set forth in Exhibit"B,"which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. 7. INDEMNTIFICATION, 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, 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, which Claims arise out of or are related to Consultant's performance under this Agreement, but excluding such Claims arising from the 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 hereunder. 507639,2 4 Revised:3/23107 S. RECORDS AND REPORTS 8.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. 8.2 Records. 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- 'U 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 and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consriltant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its Rill 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. 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 and shall make such materials available at its offices at all reasonable tunes during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment for inspection by City and copies thereof sball 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, arid Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. 9.2 Waiver. No delay or ornission in the exercise oC 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 and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. ia76;�2 5 Revised:$/=07 9.3 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 and the exercise by either parry 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. 9.4 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. 9.5 Termination Prior to Expiration of Tcrm. City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant, except that 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 hereunder 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 thereafter. Consultant may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to City. 10. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; NON-DISCIZ MINATION 10.1 Non-Liability of City Off"reers 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 terns of this Agreement. 10.2 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, national origin, or ancestry. 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 11.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated seventy-two (72) hours Ronr the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section. 507639.2 6 Revised.3123/07 To City: City of Palm Springs Attention: City Manager& City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 To Consultant: Michael Hogan CRM Tech 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/S Colton, Ca 92324 11.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement. 11.3 Amendweot. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual' consent of the parties by an instrument in writing. 11.4 Severability. 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 hereunder. 11.5 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. [SIGNATURE PAGE SEPARATELY ATTACHED] Sn7G39.I 7 ReNsed:3123/07 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of-the dates stated below. . "CITY11 City of Palm Springs Date: Cyr 2.1 1 2Cr O �r Bye David"'��'R.ead. APPROVED BY CITY MANAGER AP ROVED AS TO FOILNI: ATT) ST B D ug as H d, ]�i}es Thompson, ty Attorneyy Clerk - "CONSULTANT" CRM TECH Date: By : Name P1qresidcnt ,r Date:_�Lc:- c:�- �S2CY2ICd1'�� 507639.2 g Revised:V23107 7 CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of �. do D?/--- 23 2bTf9—bofare me, , o'l . — personally appeared �iC2/ any l tiomrmsknxrls} who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person*-whose name*islarsrsubscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/sb&%rt ey-executed the same In hisdiack4eir authorized eapacity(j ,, and that by his/h9WINelr signature(e)on the 1 m instrumerd the persnn(s)"or the entity upon behalf of 4 COMM,#1647163 00 i which the persan(apacted, executed the instrument, 1 certify under PENALTY OF PERJUFCR under the laws of the State of California that t foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand an tal seal. 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Cooley Ddvo, Suitc A/B Collor, CA 92324 December 18,2009 Allen Smoot City of Palm Springs 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 SCOPE OF WORIf AND COST PROPOSAL Hisforical/Archaeological Resources Technical Study The Pahm Springs Animal Care Facility Project(Portion of APN 690-020-010) City of Palm Springs,Riverside County,California At the request of Allen Smoot of the City of Palm Springs("Client"), CRM TECH is submitting this scope of work and cost proposal concerning a historical/archaeological resources survey of approximately 3 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Vella Road and Mesquite .Avenue (a portion of APN 690-020-010),in the City of Palm Springs,Riverside County, California. The survey is required by the City of Palm Springs,lead Agency for the proposed project,to ensure that the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) regarding the identification and evaluation of cultural resources are satisfied for the project area. Scope of Work In order to comply with the requirements of the archaeological technical study, CRM TECH would accomplish the following tasks_ I. Conduct a historical/archaeological resources records search for the project area and vicinity at the Eastern Information Center located on the campus of the University of California,Riverside;also contact the Agua Caliente Register for any information they may have; 2. Conduct historical background research using archival materials and early maps to ascertain past land uses and the development history of the project area and vicinity; 3. Request a sacred lands record search from the Native American Heritage Commission and contact local Native American representatives regarding Native American resources in and around the project area; 4. Conduct a field survey of the project area following standard professional archaeological procedures; 5. Prepare a final report to document the findings of Tasks 1-4, stating our findings, conclusions,and recommendations. Cost CRM TECH proposes to complete the tasks listed above for the archaeological study in order meet CEQA and City guidelines on the identification and evaluation of historical and archaeological resources for a total cost of$2,580.00. Tel: 909 824 6400 Fax:909 824 6405 Cell: 909 376 7843 Note that the above Scope of Work and Cost is based on the assumption that we will NOT find any cultural resources that will need to be recorded and discussed_ However,if historical/ archaeological resources are found then we would need to also complete;field recording of the finds, conduct site-specific historical research,prepare site record(s)and submit the forms to the Information Center, and discuss the resources in the report. If we find and record cultural resources on the property,then the cost of completing the archaeological study would be $3,570.00. While we do not expect to find any cuItural resources on this previously disturbed property,we never can be sure until we do the work. Therefore this cost is provided as"full disclosure'and so that you know up-front- Reimbursable Expenses The prices quoted here include items such as mileage, copies, printing,Information Center charges, and administrative fees. No "reimbursable"expenses or indirect costs will be added to our invoice. Payment Schedule The full amount will be due upon completion of the final reports. Project Schedule Start date:Immediately upon authorization to proceed. Completion date: Approximately five weeks from the start date. .Agreement If the Client agrees to the terms and conditions of this proposal, this document can be incorporated into the Client's standard subconsultant agreement. Submit-teed by: Ma a Fae l Hagan CIZM TECH Page 2 Pahx Springs Animal Care Archaeo Study Insurance Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, and submit concurrently with its execution of this Agreement, in a form and content satisfactory to the City, 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 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 extension thereof, and 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 indemnify City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The minimum amount of insurance required hereunder shall be as follows: I. 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 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 occurrences'�i4f Consultant has no employees, Consultant shall complete the City's Request for Waiver of Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirement form. For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects 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. B. Errors and Omissions Coverage. Not Required C. Sufficiency of Insurers. Insurance required herein shall be provided by authorized insurers in good standing with the State of California. Coverage shall be provided by 5076392 12 Revised:3(23107 insurers admitted in the State of California with an AM, Best's Key Rating of B++, Class VII, or better,unless otherwise acceptable to the City. D. '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 wort[ 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 certiftaW 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 workperformed 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 failare 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 Qte certificate holder on the policies. 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 agentfbroker or insurance underwriter. Failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them. E. Deductibles ajid 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 the insurer shall reduce or 507639.2 13 Revised.3/23107 eliminate such deductibles or self insured retentions as respects the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or, 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. F. Severability of Interests Se aration of Insureds)- This insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought cxecpt with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. 507639.2 14 Revised=0/07