2018/11/20 Rincon Consultants, Inc. FY18/19 As-Needed Contract Planning Services (3)CITY OF MENIFEE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FY18/I9 AS-NEEDED CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES
THIS PRO.FESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and effective
tfris i/ day of Npmlq:2018 ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF MENIFEE,
a California municipal corporation, ("City") and Rincon Consultants. Inc, a California
Corporation ("Consultant"). City and Consultant may sometimes herein be referred to individually
as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
SECTION 1. SERVICES.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to
City the services described in the Scope ofServices, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by this reference (the "Services"). Consultant will perform subsequent task orders as
requested by the Contract Administrator (as defined below), in accordance with the Scope of
Services. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the tems of this Agreement and
Exhibit A, this Agreement shalI prevail.
1.1 Term ofServices. The term of this A greement shall begin on November 20, 2018
and shall end on June 30, 2019 unless the term of this Agreement is otherwise terminated or
extended as provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the Services
required by this Agreement shall not affect City's right to terminate this Agreement, as provided
fbr in Section 8.
\.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant re presents and warrants that Consultant is a
provider offirst class work and services and Consultant is experienced in performing the Servrces
contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience, Consultant shall perform the
Services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards
observed by a competent practitioner of the prolession in which Consultant is engaged in the
geographical area in which Consultant practices its profession and to the sole satisfaction ofthe
Contract Administrator.
1.3 Assignment of Perqolnel. Consultant shall assi gn only competent persomel to
perform the Services pursuant to Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment olany such persons, Consultant
shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City ofsuch desire of City, reassign such person or
persons.
L4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of the Services
pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy Consultant's obligations
hereunder.
1.5 Authorization to Perform S ervlces . Consultant is not authorized to perform any of
the Services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of
authorization from the Contract Administrator.
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City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND
NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($24,950.00) notwithstanding any
contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for the Services to be
performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict
between this Agreement and Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, this Agreement
shall prevail. City shall pay Consultant lor the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at
the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only
payments from City to Consultant for the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically
authorized in advance by City. Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by
more than one person.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices monthly during the term ol this
Agreement, based on the cost for the Services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to
the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
invoice, etc.;
Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first
b. The bcginning and ending dates of the bitling period;
c. A "Task Summary" containing the original contract amount, the amount of
prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under this Agreement, and the
percentage of completion;
d. At City's option, for each item in each task, a copy of the applicable time
entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person performing the
Services, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the Services, and each
reimbursable expense;
e. The total number of hours ol work performed under this Agreement by
Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing the
Services hereunder necessary to complete the Services described in Exhibit A;
Receipts for expenses to be reimbursed;
The Consultant Representative's signature.
Invoiccs shall bc submitted to:
City of Menifee
Attn: Accounts Payable
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 925 86
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SECTION 2. COMPENSATION.
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2.2 Monthly Pa),ment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received,
for the Services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City
shall have thirty (30) days from the receipt ofan invoice that complies with all ofthe requirements
above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last five percent (5%) of the total amount due
pursuant to this Agreement within sixty (60) days after completion of the Services and submittal
to City of a final invoice, if all ofthe Services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost
whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering the Services pursuant to this Agreement. City
shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the
maximum amount of compensation provided above either lor a task or for the entirety of the
Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, unless this Agreement is modified in writing prior
to the submission of such an invoice.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for the Services performed by Consultant on an hourly basis
shall not exceed the amounts shown on the fee schedule included with Exhibit A
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable ex penses are included within the maximum
amount of this Agreement
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solel y responsible lor the payment of employment
taxes incurred under this Agreement and any federal or state taxes
2.8 Payment upon Terminatiou. [n the event that Ci tv or Consultant terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, City shall compensate Consultant for all outstanding costs and
reimbursable expenses incurred for Services satisfactorily completed and for reimbursable
expenses as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs
and timesheets in order to verily costs and reimbursable expenses incurred to that date.
SECTION 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
Except as otherwise provided, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all
facilities and equipment necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall
make available to Consultant only physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference
space, as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant's use while consulting with City employees
and reviewing records and the information in possession of City. The location, quantity, and time
of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. ln no event shall City be
required to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not
limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and
reproduction facilities.
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SECTION 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Before beginning any work under this Agreemcnt. Consultant, at its own cost and expense,
shall procure the types and amounts of insurance checked below and provide Certificates of
Insurance, indicating that Consultant has obtained or currently maintains insurance that meets the
requirements of this section and which is satisflactory, in all respects, to City. Consultant shall
maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement.
The cost ol such insurance shall be included in Consultant's compensation. Consultant shall not
allow any subcontractor, consultant or other agent to commence work on any subcontract until
Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided
evidence thereofto City. Verification ofthe required insurance shall be submitted and made part
of this Agreement prior to execution. Consultant acknowledges the insurance policy must cover
inter-insured suits between City and other Insureds.
4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any and all
persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant pursuant to the provisions of the California
Labor Code. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance
shall be provided with limits of not less than ONE, MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per
accident, ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($ 1,000,000.00) disease per employee, and ONE MILLION
DOLLARS ($ I ,000,000.00) disease per policy. In the altemative, Consultant may rely on a self-
insurance program to meet those requirements, but only ilthe program of self-insurance complies
fully with the provisions of the Califomia Labor Code. Determination of whether a sell-insurance
program meets the standards of the Califbrnia Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion ofthe
Contract Administrator. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or Consultant, ifa program of self-
insurance is provided, shall waive all rights of subrogation against City and its officers, officials,
employees, and authorized volunteers for loss arising lrom the Services performed under this
Agreement.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liabilitv Insurance.
General requirements. Consultan t, at its own cost and expense, shalla
maintain commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in
an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per occurence, combined
single limit coverage, ior risks associated with the Services contemplated by this Agreement, TWO
MILLION DOLLARS (S2,000,000.00) general aggregate, and TWO MILLION
DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) products/completed operations aggregate. If a Commercial General
Liability lnsurance or an Automobile Liability Insurance form or other form with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the Services to
be perlormed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the
required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to, protection
against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and
damage to property resulting from the Services contemplated under this Agreement, including the
use ofhired, owned, and non-owned automobiles.
b. Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least
as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occunence form CG 0001.
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Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobite Liability
lorm CA 0001 Code 2, 8, and 9. No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.
a. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and
not on a claims-made basis.
b. Any failure of Consultant to comply with reporting provisions olthe
policy shall not affect coverage provided to City and its officers, employees, agents,
and volunteers.
4.3 Professional I-iabilitylnsuraneg.
General re uirement . Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shallaoS
maintain for the period covered by this Agreement prolessional liability insurance for licensed
professionals performing the Services pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than ONE
MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) covering the licensed professionals' errors and omissions.
Any deductible or self-insured retention shall be shown on the Certificate. If the deductible or
self-insured retention exceeds TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000), it must be
approved by City.
b. Claims-made limitations. The following provisions shall apply if the
prolessional liability coverage is written on a claims-made form:
a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be no
later than the commencement ofthe Services.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five (5) years after the expiration or termination of this
Agreement or completion of the Services, so long as commercially available at
reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with
another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the Effective
Date of this Agreement. Consultant must provide extended reporting coverage lor
a minimum of five (5) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement
or the completion ofthe Services. Such continuation coverage may be provided by
one ofthe following: (l) renewal ofthe existing policy; (2) an extended reporting
period endorsement; or (3) replacement insurance with a retroactive date no later
than the commencement of the Services under this Agreement. City shall have the
right to exercise, at Consultant's sole cosl and expense, any extended reporting
provisions ofthe policy, if Consultanl cancels or does not renew the coverage.
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to
City prior to the commencement of the Services under this Agreement.
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c. Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the
insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to the policy:
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
a.Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this Section is to be
placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII and admitted in Califomia.
b. Verification of coverage. Prior to be ginning the Services under this
Agreement, Consultant shall fi.rrnish City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured
endorsement or policy language granting additional insured status complete certified copies ofall
policies, including complete certified copies of all endorsements. All copies of policies and
certifled endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind
coverage on its behalf. The Certificate of Insurance must include the following reference:
FYlS/19 AS-NEEDED CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES. The name and address for
Additional Insured endorsements, Certificates oflnsurance and Notice ofCancellation is: City ol
Menifee, 29714 Harn Road, Menifee, CA 92586. City must be endorsed as an additional insured
lor liability arising out of ongoing and completed operations by or on behalf ol Consultant.
Notice of Reduction in or C4lcellation ol Coverase. Consultant shall
provide written notice to City within ten (10) working days if: (l) any of the required insurance
policies is terminated; (2) the limits ofany ofthe required polices are reduced; or (3) the deductible
or self insured retention is increased.
d. Additional insuredi primary iusurance. Ci ty and its officers, employees,
agents, and authorized volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to each of
the following: liability arising out of the Services performed by or on behatf of Consultant,
including the insured's general supervision of Consultan! products and completed operations of
Consultant, as applicable; premises owned, occupied, or used by Consultant; and automobiles
owned, leased, or used by Consultant in the course ol providing the Services pursuant to this
Agreement. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded
to City or its officers, employees, agents, or authorized volunteers. The insurance provided to City
as an additional insured must apply on a primary and non-contributory basis with respect to any
insurance or self-insurance program maintained by City. Additional insured status shall continue
for one ( I ) year after the expiration or termination of this Agreement or completion ofthe Services.
A certified endorsement must be attached to all policies stating that coverage is
primary insurance with respect to City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, and
that no insurance or self-insurance maintained by City shall be called upon to contribute to a loss
under the coverage.
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written approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any ofthe
Serwices.
During the term of this Agreement, only upon the prior express written
authorization ol the Contract Administrator. Consultant may increase such deductibles or self-
insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. The
Contract Administrator may condition approval of an increase in deductible or self-insured
retention levels with a requirement that Consultant procure a bond guaranteeing payment oflosses
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and relatcd investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses that is satisfactory in all
respects to each ol them.
f. Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each
subcontractor, All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all ofthe requirements stated
herein.
a. Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums
for such insurance from any sums due under this Agreement;
b. Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any
payment tlrat becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any
payment. until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
c. Terminate this Agreement.
SECTION 5. INDEMNIFICATION.
5. 1 lndcmnillcation fbr Professional Liabilitv. Where the law establishes a
professional standard of care for performance of the Services, to the fullest extent permitted by
law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend (with counsel selected by City), and hold harmless
City and any and all of its officers, employees, officials, volunteers, and agents from and against
any and all claims, losses. costs, damages, expenses, liabilities, liens, actions, causes of action
(whether in tort, contract. under statute, at law, in equity, or otherwise) charges, awards,
assessments. fines, or penalties ofany kind (including reasonable consultant and expert fees and
expenses ol investigation, costs of whatever kind and nature and, if Consultant fails to provide a
defense for City, the legal costs of counsel retained by City) and any judgment (collectively,
"Claims") to the extent same are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error,
or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors (or any entity or
individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereot) in the performance ofprofessional
services under this Agreemenl.
5.2 Indemnification for Other than Professional Liabilitv. Other than in the
perlormance of professional services and to the full extent pemitted by law, Consultant shall
indemnify, protect, delend (with counsel selected by City), and hold harmless City, and any and
all of its officers. cmployees, officials, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all Claims,
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g. Variation. The Contract Administrator may, but is not required to, approve
in writing a variation in the foregoing insurance requirements, upon a determination that the
coverage, scope, limits. and forms ofsuch insurance are either not commercially available, or that
City's interests are otherwise fully protected.
4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies at law or equity City may have if
Consultant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent
and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option, exercise any ol the following
remedies. which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy
for Consultant's breach:
where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way altributable to, in whole or in
part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which
Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to olficers, agents, employees or
subcontractors ol Consultant.
5.3 Limitation of Indemnifi cation . The provisions of this Section 5 do not apply to
claims occurring as a result of City's sole or active ncgligence. The provisions of this Section 5
shall not release City from liability arising from gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of
City or any and all olits officers. officials, employees, and agents acting in an official capacity.
SECTION 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 lndependent Contrac!or. At all times durin g the term of this Agreement, Consultant
shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right
to control Consultant only insofar as the results of the Services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph L3; however, otherwise Cily
shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes the Services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. The personnel performing the Services under this
Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and
control. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers,
employees, or agents is in any manner officers, officials, employees, or agents of City. Consultant
shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatever against City,
or bind City in any manner. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in this Agreement,
City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Consultant lor performing the Services
hereunder for City. City shalt not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Consultant for
injury or sickness arising out ol performing the Services hereunder. Notwithstanding any other
City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any
of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not
quatify for or become entitled to any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by
City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees
Retirement System ("PERS") as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be
paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
SECTION 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governins Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and an y subcontractor shall comply
with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to the performance of
the work hereunder. Consultant shall not hire or employ any person to perform work within City
or allow any person to perform the Services required under this Agreement unless such person is
properly documented and legally entitled to be employed within the United States. Any and all
work subject to prevailing wages, as determined by the Director ollndustrial Relations ofthe State
of Califomia, will be the minimum paid to all laborers, including Consultant's employee and
subcontractors. It is understood that it is the responsibility of Consultant to determine the correct
scale. The State Prevailing Wage Rates may be obtained from the Califomia Department of
Industrial Relations C'DIR") pursuant to California Public Utilities Code, Sections 465,466, and
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467 by calling 415-703-4774. Appropriate records demonstrating compliance with such
requirement shall be maintained in a safe and secure location at all times, and readily available at
City's request. Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold City and its elected and appointed
boards, members, officials, officers, agents, representatives, employees, and volunteers harmless
from and against any liability, loss, damage, cost or expenses (including but not limited to
reasonable attomeys' fees, expert witness fees, court costs, and costs incurred related to any
inquiries or proceedings) arising from or related to (i) the noncompliance by Consultant or any
party performing the Services ofany applicable Iocal, state, and/or federal law, including, without
limitation, any applicable federal andior state labor laws (including, without limitation, the
requirement to pay state prevailing wages and hire apprentices); (ii) the implementation ofSection
l78l of the Labor Code, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other similar law;
and/or (iii) failure by Consultant or any party perlorming the Services to provide any required
disclosure or identification as required by Labor Code Section l78l , as the same may be amended
lrom time to time, or any other similar law. It is agreed by the Parties that, in connection with
performance olthe Services, including, without limitation, any and alt public works (as defined
by applicable law), Consultant shall bear all risks ofpayment or non-payment ofprevailing wages
under Califomia law and/or the implementation of Labor Code Section I 781, as the same may be
amended from time to time, and/or any other similar law. Consultant acknowledges and agrees
that it shall be independently responsible for reviewing the applicable laws and regulations and
effectuating compliance with such laws. Consultant shall require the same of all subcontractors.
7.3 Licenses and Permits. Consuhant represents and warrants to City that Consultant
and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and
approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions.
Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, and
subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of
this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their
respective professions. ln addition to the loregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain
and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
SECTION 8. TE,RMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon
written notifi cation to Consultant.
8.2 Termination Consul al.t Consultant may canccl this Agreement upon 30 days'
written notice to City
8.3 Cons e(l uences of Te mrinatio In the event of termination. Consultant shall bet1
entitled to compensation fbr the Services perlbrmed up to the date of termination; City, however,
may condition paymenl of such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all
documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided
to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or City in connection with this Agreement.
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8.4 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of
this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection l.l. Any such extension shall require a
written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees
that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with
compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this Agreement. Similarly, unless
authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant
for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension period.
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all the Panies.
Amcndments. The Parlies ma y amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by
8.6 Assisnment and Subcontracting. Ci ty and Consultant recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a determination
of Consultant's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge.
Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the
professional reputation and competence of Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement
or any interest therein without the prior written approval ofthe Contract Administrator. Consultant
shall not subcontract any portion ofthe performance contemplated and provided for herein, other
than to the subcontractors noted in Consultant's proposal, without prior written approval of the
Contract Administrator. ln the event that key personnel leave Consultant's employ, Consultant
shall notify City immediately.
8.7 Survival. Al[ obligations arising prior to the expiration or termination of this
Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant
shall survive the expiration or termination olthis Agreement.
8.8 Options upon Breach byleenlqll4nl. ll Consultant materiall y breaches any of the
terms of this Agreement, City's remedies shall include, but not be limited to, any or all of the
following:
a. Immediately terminate this Agreement;
b. Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and
any other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
c. Retain a dilferent consultant to complete the Services described in
Exhibit A; and/or
d. Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the Services
described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City
would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had completed the
Services.
SECTION 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part o Consultant's Performance.All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records,
files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form that Consultant prepares
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or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the
property of City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents 10 City upon the expiration
or termination of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other
materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement
are prepared specifically for City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. Any
use ol such documents for other projects by City shall be without liability to Consultant. City and
Consultant agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans. specifications, reports, and other
documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent
of both Parties unless required by law.
9.2 Licensing of Intelleqtual Propertv This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs,
rights of reproduction, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies,
drawings, estimates, test data, survey results, models, renderings, and other documents or works
of authorship fixed in any tangible medium ol expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawirrgs, digital renderings, or data stored digitally, magnetically, or in any other medium, which
are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents and
Data"). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-
exclusive and perpetual license lor any Documents and Data the subcontractor prepares under this
Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any
and all Documents and Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents and Data which were prepared by design prolessionals other than Consultant or
provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents
and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this
Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
9.3 Consultant's Books and Re cords . Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers.
books ofaccount, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing
or relating to charges for the Services or expenditures and disbursements charged to City under
this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from
the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records shall be maintained
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and
readily accessible.
9.4 lnspection and Audit of Records.Any records or documents that Section 9.3 ol
this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of City.
Under Califomia Government Code Section 8546.7, ifthe amount ofpublic funds expended under
this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), this Agreement shall be
subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any
audit of City, for a period olthree (3) years after final payment under this Agreement.
SECTION IO.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
1 0.1 Attorneys' Fees. If either Party to this Agreement brings any action, including an
action for declaratory relief, to enfbrce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing
Parly shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses including costs, in addition to
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any other relief to which that Party may be entitled; provided, however, that the attomeys' fees
awarded pursuant to this Section shall not exceed the hourly rate paid by City for legal services
multiplied by the reasonable number of hours spent by the prevailing Party in the conduct of the
litigation. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that
purpose.
10.2 Apnlicable Lawr Vcnue. The intemal laws o1'thc State ol Califbrnia shall govern
the interpretation and enforcement ol this Agreement. In the event that either Party brings any
action against the other under this Agreement, the Parties agree that trial of such action shall be
vested exclusively in Riverside County.
10.3 Severability. If an y provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder ol
this Agreement shall not be aflected thereby and all other parts of this Agreement shall
nevertheless be in full force and effect.
10.4 Section I Ieadinss and Subheadines. The section headin gs and subheadings
contained in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not limit or otherwrse
affect the terms of this Agreement.
10.5 No Implied Waiv er of Breach The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of
this Agreement does not constitute a waiver ofany other breach ofthat term or any other term of
this Agreement.
I 0.6 Successors and4sqigrc. The provisions ofthis Agreement shall inure to the benefit
ofand shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns ofthe Parties.
10.7 Consultant ReDresentative. All matters under this A greement shall be handled for
Consultant by Brenna Weatherby ("Consultant's Representative"). The Consultant's
Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalfofConsultant for all purposes
under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services,
using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques.
sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions ol the Services
under this Agreement.
10.8 Citv Contract Adrnini stration This Agreement shall be administered by a City
employee, Cheryl Kitzerow, Community Development Director ("Contract Administrator"). All
correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his designee. The
Contract Administrator shall have the power to act on behalf of City for all purposes under this
Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, Consultant shall not accept direction
or orders from any person other than the Contract Administrator or his designee.
10.9 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Rincon Consultants, Inc
Attn: Brenna Weatherby
2215 Faraday Avenue, Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Any written notice to City shall be sent to the Contract Administrator at:
City of Menifee
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Attn: Cheryl Kitzerow, Community Development Director
with a copy to:
City Clerk
City of Menifee
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
10.10 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the Contract
Administrator, the first page ofa technical report, first page ofdesign specifications, and each page
of construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed prof'essional
responsible fbr the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled "Seal and
Signature ol Registered Prolessional with report/design responsibility," as in the following
example.
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
re ort/desi rcs nsibili
10.1 I Riehts and Remedies. Exce pt with respect to rights and remedies expressly
declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Palties are cumulative
and 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, ofany other rights or remedies for the same default
or any other default by the other Party.
10.12 Inteeration. This Agreement, including the scope ofservices attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and
Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or
oral. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the
language used and shall not be construed for or against either Party by reason ofthe authorship of
this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
10.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
10.14 Execution ofContract. The persons executing this Agreement on behalfofeach of
the Parties hereto represent and warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they
are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said Party, (iii) by so
executing this Agreement, such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and
(iv) that entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to
which said Party is bound.
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l0.l 5 Nondiscrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and lor itself, its heirs, executors,
assigns, and alI persons claiming under or through them, that in the performance of this Agreement
there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on
account of any impermissible classification including, but not limited to, race, color, creed,
religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry.
10.16 No Third Partv Beneficiaries. With the exception of the specific provisions set
forth in this Agreement, there are no intended third-party beneficiaries under this Agreement and
no such other third parties shall have any rights or obligations hereunder.
10. I 7 Nonliability oleiry Qffipqlald ElqBIar No officer, official, em ployee, agent,
representative, or volunteer of City shall be personally liable to Consultant, or any successor ln
interest, in the event ofany default or breach by City or lor any amount which may become due to
Consultant or to its successor, or for breach ofany obligation ofthe terms of this Agreement.
10.1 8 No Undue Influence. Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or
pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of City in connection with the
award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential
financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of City shall receive
compensation, directly or indirectly, from Consultant, or from any officer, employee, or agent of
Consultant, in connection with the award ofthis Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result
of this Agreement.
10.19 No Benefit to Arise to Cit Em lo o member, officer, or employee of City,D s.N
or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or has
responsibilities with respect to this Agreement during his/her tenure or for one (1) year thereafter,
shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds
thereof, for the Services to be performed under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed and entered into this
Agreement as ofthe Effective Date.
CITY OF MENIFEE CONSULTANT
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Attest:
h Power, Senior Principal/Vice Presidenl
Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk
Abe Leider. Principal
Approved as to Form:
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attomey
fNote:2 officer's signatures required if
Consultant is a corporation, unless provided
with a certificate of secretary in-lieu]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed and entered into this
Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF MENI CONSULTANT
Armando G. Vill City Manager Joseph Power, Senior Principal/Vice President
Abe Leider, Principal
[Note:2 officer's signatures required if
Consultant is a corporation, unless provided
with a certificate of secretary in-lieu]
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Attest
S M anwarlng,C Clerk
ved as to Form:
.I T. Melching,Attomey
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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November 14, 2018
Project Num ber 18-06803
Ms. Cheryl Kitzerow
Com munity Development Director
City of Menifee
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Subred: Revised Proposalto Provide As-Needed Contact Planning S€rvices
Dear Ms. Kitzerow:
Rincon Consultants is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of Menifee (City) with as-
needed planning and environmental services. This revised proposal supersedes our prior proposal
letter dated November 6, 2018. We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with the City in
this new capacity. Should this proposal be acceptable to the City, please advise on how you would
like to proceed with execution of a contract.
UNDERSTANDING OF ASSIGNM . STAFFING. and SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Menifee is requesting assistance with contract planning-related tasks on an as-needed basis,
for an undetermined amount of time. Throughout the contract period, Rincon contract planning staff
will assist City Staff with the processing of plannint permit applications and other as-needed planning
tasks, working under general direction of the Community Development Director' As previously
discussed, our assistance will include a combination of on-site contract staffing and remote assistance. I
would serve as the primary point-of-contact, and would be available to provide planning services at the
Senior Planner level up to 15-20 hours per week for this assiBnment. We have also identified an
Associate Planner, Mr. Ryan Russell, who is available for approximately 10 hours per week. Mr. Abe
Leider, Principal-in-Charge for the Contract Plannin8 service line, and Mr. Rob Mullane, AICP, Senior
Program Manager, will be available as needed to provide contract administration and quality
assura nce/quality control.
The specific tasks performed may include, but are not limited to, the followin8l
. Review ond occept plonning permit opplicqtions and onswer questions lrom memben ol the
communW, stokeholder groups, developers, or other interested pot'ties;
. Anolwe development projects for complionce with the city's Generol Plon, other opplicoble lond use
plons, Zoning Ordinqnce, design stondords ond guidelines, ond other policies;
. Evoluote projects lor consistencywith environmentql regulotions ond determine requbite CEQA
documentqtion;
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. Prcpore ot review initiol studies, negotive declorutions, notices of exemption, environmentolimpoct
reports, NEPA cleoronces, ond reloted technicol documents;
. Prcpore stolJ reports, opprovol/deniol findings, resolution| ond conditions of opprowl for
discr etio n ory op p licoti o ns ;
. Attend ond give orol presentotions ot decision-moker heorings, recommending bodies, special
oversight commissions, or other stokeholder organizotions;
. Perform groding ond linol mop plon checks;
. Administet condition complionce, building and sofety plon checks, and mitigotion monitoting ond
reporting progroms,
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Rincon Consultants wiLl provide these as-needed contract panning services on a time-and-materials
basis. We will provide Senior Planner services at a discounted rate of S140 per hour for the first several
months (through the end of May 2019), and this rate will adjust to 5150 per hour on June 1, 2019.
Associate Planner services will be billed at 5112 per hour. The involvement of Mr. Leider and/or Mr.
Mullane would be limited, and their billing rates would be at the Principal I (5215/hour) and Senior
Supervisor I (S190/hour) levels, respectively. As you have previously indicated, the total amount of this
contract will not exceed 524,950, unless the contract is extended by mutual agreement between the
City and Rincon.
Additional services or other services outside of the scope of work described herein can be completed
upon request, but addltional work will only commence after recelving wrltten City approval of a revised
proposal or amended contract.
We appreciate the opportunity to asslst the City with contract planning services. This proposal is ful y
negotiable to meet the City's needs for this assignment. lf you have any questions about this proposal,
please do not hesitate to contact me al 760-205-2097 or via email at
bweathe rbv@ rinco n co nsulta nts. com, Thank you,
Sin ce rely,
RTNCON CONSULTANTS, tNC.
Brenna Weatherby, MCP
Planning and Entitlement Specialist
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