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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEMC Planning Group - Environmental Services Agreement (2015)AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES (For contracts over $5,000 - CONSULTANT) This AGREEMENT made this 6th day of November, 2015, between: CITY: City of Gilroy, having a principal place of business at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California and CONSULTANT: EMC Planning Group, Inc., having a principal place of business at 301 Lighthouse Ave„ Suite C, Monterey, CA 93940. ARTICLE 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement will become effective on 11/06/2015 and will continue in effect through 11/06/2018 with up to two, one -year extensions possible through a contract amendment, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of this Agreement. Any lapse in insurance coverage as required by Article 5, Section D of this Agreement hall terminate this Agreement regardless of any other provision stated herein. Initial ARTICLE 2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS It is the express intention of the parties that CONSULTANT is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, joint venturer or partner of CITY. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between CITY and CONSULTANT or any employee or agent of CONSULTANT. Both parties acknowledge that CONSULTANT is not an employee for state or federal tax purposes. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any of the rights or benefits afforded to CITY'S employees, including, without limitation, disability or unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, medical insurance, sick leave, retirement benefits or any other employment benefits. CONSULTANT shall retain the right to perform services for others during the term of this Agreement. ARTICLE 3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT A. Specific Services CONSULTANT agrees to: Perform the services as outlined in Exhibit "A" ( "Specific Provisions ") and Exhibit "B" ( "Scope of Services "), within the time periods described in Exhibit "C" ( "Milestone Schedule "). B. Method of Performing Services CONSULTANT shall determine the method, details and means of performing the above - described services. CITY shall have no right to, and shall not, control the manner or determine the method of accomplishing CONSULTANT'S services. 4835 - 2267 -03610 LAC104706083 C. Employment of Assistants CONSULTANT may, at the CONSULTANT'S own expense, employ such assistants as CONSULTANT deems necessary to perform the services required of CONSULTANT by this .Agreement, subject to the prohibition against assignment and subcontracting contained in Article 5 below. CITY may not control, direct, or supervise CONSULTANT'S assistants in the performance of those services. CONSULTANT assumes full and sole responsibility for the payment of all compensation and expenses of these assistants and for all state and federal income tax, unemployment insurance, Social Security, disability insurance and other applicable withholding. D. Place of Work CONSULTANT shall perform the services required by this Agreement at any place or location and at such times as CONSULTANT shall determine is necessary to properly and timely perform CONSULTANT'S services. ARTICLE 4. COMPENSATION A. Consideration In consideration for the services to be performed by CONSULTANT, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT the amounts set forth in Exhibit I'D" ( "Payment Schedule'). In no event however shall the total compensation paid to CONSULTANT exceed $1,000,000.00. B. Invoices CONSULTANT shall submit invoices for all services rendered. C. Payment Payment shall be due according to the payment schedule set forth in Exhibit "D ". No payment will be made unless CONSULTANT has first provided City with a written receipt of invoice describing the work performed and any approved direct expenses (as provided for in Exhibit "A ", Section M incurred during the preceding period. If CITY objects to all or any portion of any invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT of the objection within thirty (30) days from receipt of the invoice, give reasons for the objection, and pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute. It shall not constitute a default or breach of this Agreement for CITY not to pay any invoiced amounts to which it has objected until the objection has been resolved by mutual agreement of the parties. D. Expenses CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incident to the performance of services for CITY, including but not limited to, all costs of equipment used or provided by CONSULTANT, all fees, fines, licenses, bonds or taxes required of or imposed against CONSULTANT and all other of CONSULTANT'S costs of doing business. CITY shall not be 4835 - 2267 -03610 _2_ LAC104706083 responsible for any expenses incurred by CONSULTANT in performing services for CITY, except for those expenses constituting "direct expenses" referenced on Exhibit "A." ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS Of CONSULTANT A. Tools and Instrumentalities CONSULTANT shall supply all tools and instrumentalities required to perform the services under this Agreement at its sole cost and expense. CONSULTANT is not required to purchase or rent any tools, equipment or services from CITY. B. Workers' Compensation CONSULTANT agrees to provide workers' compensation insurance for CONSULTANT'S employees and agents and agrees to hold harmless, defend with counsel acceptable to CITY and indemnify CITY, its officers, representatives, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, suits, damages, costs, fees, demands, .causes of action, losses, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any injury, disability, or death of any of CONSULTANT'S employees. C. Indemnification of Liability, Duty to Defend 1. . As to professional liability, to the fullest extent permitted by _law, CONSULTANT shall defend, through counsel approved by CITY (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, representatives, agents and employees against any and all suits, damages, costs, fees, claims, demands, causes of action, losses, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees, to the extent arising or resulting directly or indirectly from any willful or negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT'S assistants, employees or agents, including all claims relating to the injury or death of any person or damage to any property. 2. As to other liability, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall defend, through counsel approved by CITY (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, representatives, agents and employees against any and all suits, damages, costs, fees, claims, demands, causes of action, losses, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees, arising or resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT'S assistants, employees or agents, including all claims relating to the injury or death of any person or damage to any property. D. Insurance In addition to any other obligations under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall, at no cost to CITY, obtain and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement: (a) Commercial Liability Insurance on a per occurrence basis, including coverage for owned and non -owned automobiles, with a minimum combined single limit coverage of $1,000;000 per occurrence for all damages due to bodily injury, sickness or disease; or death to any person, and damage to property, 4835 - 2267 -0361v1 _3_ LAC104706083 including the loss of use thereof; and (b) Professional Liability Insurance (Errors_ & Omissions) with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate; provided however, Professional Liability Insurance written on a claims made basis must comply with the requirements set forth below. Professional Liability Insurance written on a claims made basis (including without limitation the initial policy obtained and all subsequent policies purchased as renewals or replacements) must show the retroactive date, and the retroactive date must be before the earlier of the effective date of the contract or the beginning of the contract work. Claims made Professional. Liability Insurance must be maintained, and written evidence of insurance must be provided, for at least five (5) years after the completion of the contract work. If claims made coverage is canceled or non - renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the earlier of the effective date of the contract or, the beginning of the contract work, CONSULTANT must purchase so called "extended reporting" or "tail" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work, which must also show a retroactive date that is before the earlier of the effective date of the contract or the beginning of the contract work. As a condition precedent to CITY'S obligations under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall furnish written evidence of such coverage (naming CITY, its officers and employees as additional insureds on the Comprehensive Liability insurance policy referred to in (a) immediately above via a specific endorsement) and requiring thirty (30) days written notice of policy lapse or cancellation, or of a material change in policy terms. E. Assignment Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither this Agreement nor any duties or obligations of CONSULTANT' under this Agreement may be assigned or subcontracted by CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of CITY, which CITY may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. F. State and Federal Taxes As CONSULTANT is not CITY'S employee, CONSULTANT shall be responsible for paying all required state and federal taxes. Without limiting the foregoing, CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that:. • CITY will not withhold FICA (Social Security) from CONSULTANT'S payments; • CITY will not make state or federal unemployment insurance contributions on CONSULTANT'S behalf; • CITY will not withhold state or federal income tax from payment to CONSULTANT; • CITY will not make disability insurance contributions on behalf of CONSULTANT; • CITY will not obtain workers' compensation insurance on behalf of CONSULTANT. 4835- 2267 -0361v1 4_ CAC104706083 ARTICLE 6. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY A. Cooperation of City CITY agrees to respond to all reasonable requests of CONSULTANT and provide access, at reasonable times following receipt by CITY of reasonable notice, to all documents reasonably necessary to the performance of CONSULTANT'S duties under this Agreement. B. Assignment CITY may assign this Agreement or any duties or obligations thereunder to a successor governmental entity without the consent of CONSULTANT. Such assignment shall not release CONSULTANT from any of CONSULTANT'S duties or obligations under this Agreement. ARTICLE 7. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT A. Sale of Consultant's Business/ Death of Consultant. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of the proposed sale of CONSULTANT's business no later than thirty (30) days prior to any such sale. CITY shall have the option of terminating this Agreement within thirty (30) days after receiving such notice of sale. Any such CITY termination pursuant to this Article 7.A shall be in writing and sent to the address for notices to CONSULTANT set forth in Exhibit A, Subsection V.H., no later than thirty (30) days after CITY' receipt of such notice of sale. If CONSULTANT is an individual, this Agreement shall be deemed automatically terminated upon death of CONSULTANT. B. Termination by City for Default of Consultant Should CONSULTANT default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, CITY, at CITY'S option, may terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to CONSULTANT. For the purposes of this section, material breach of this Agreement shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1., CONSULTANT'S failure to professionally and/or timely perform any of the services contemplated by this Agreement. 2. CONSULTANT'S breach of any of its representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to payment only for work completed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through the date of the termination notice, as reasonably determined by CITY, provided that such payment shall not exceed the amounts set forth in this Agreement for the tasks described on Exhibit C" which have been fully, competently and timely rendered by CONSULTANT. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if CITY terminates this Agreement due to CONSULTANT'S default in the performance of this Agreement or material breach by CONSULTANT of any of its provisions, then in addition to any other rights and remedies CITY 4835 - 2267=03610 _5_ LAC104706083 may have, CONSULTANT shall reimburse CITY, within ten (10) days after demand, for any and all costs and expenses incurred by CITY in order to complete the tasks constituting the scope of work as described in this Agreement, to the extent such costs and expenses exceed the amounts CITY would have been obligated to pay CONSULTANT for the performance of that task pursuant to this Agreement. C. Termination for Failure to Make Agreed -Upon Payments Should CITY fail to pay CONSULTANT all or any part of the compensation set forth in Article 4 of this Agreement on the date due, then if and only if such nonpayment constitutes a default under this Agreement, CONSULTANT, at the CONSULTANT'S option, may terminate this Agreement if such default is not remedied by CITY within thirty (30) days after demand for such payment is given by CONSULTANT to CITY. D. Transition after Termination Upon termination, CONSULTANT shall immediately stop work, unless cessation could potentially cause any damage or harm to person or property, in which case CONSULTANT shall cease such work as soon as it is safe to do so. CONSULTANT shall incur no further expenses in connection with this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall promptly deliver to CITY all work done toward completion of the services required hereunder, and shall act in such a manner as to facilitate any the assumption of CONSULTANT's duties by any new consultant hired by the CITY to complete such services. ARTICLE 8. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Amendment & Modification No amendments, modifications, alterations or changes to the terms of this Agreement shall be effective unless and until made in a writing signed by both parties hereto. B. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Throughout the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall comply fully with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( "the Act ") in its current form and as it may be amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall also require such compliance of all subcontractors performing work under this Agreement, subject to the prohibition against assignment and subcontracting contained in Article 5 above. The CONSULTANT shall defend with counsel acceptable to CITY, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY OF GILROY, its officers, employees, agents and representatives from and against all suits, claims, demands, damages, costs, causes of action, losses, liabilities, expenses and fees, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, that may arise out of any violations of the Act by the CONSULTANT, its subcontractors, or the officers, employees, agents or representatives of either. 4835- 22674361v1 _6_ LAM04706083 C. Attorneys' Fees If any action at law or in equity, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, which may be set by the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. D. Captions The captions and headings of the various sections, paragraphs and subparagraphs of the Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered nor referred to for resolving questions of interpretation. E. Compliance with Laws The CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of all State and National laws and all municipal ordinances and regulations of the CITY which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the work, or the materials used in the work, or which in any way affect the conduct of the work, and of all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. Without limiting the foregoing, CONSULTANT agrees to observe the provisions of the Municipal Code of the CITY OF GILROY, obligating every contractor or subcontractor under a contract or subcontract to the CITY OF GILROY for public works or for goods or services to refrain from discriminatory employment or subcontracting practices on the basis of the race, color, sex, religious creed, national origin, ancestry of any employee, applicant for employment, or any potential subcontractor. F. Conflict of Interest CONSULTANT certifies that to the best of its knowledge, no CITY employee or office of any public agency interested in this Agreement has any pecuniary interest in the business of CONSULTANT and that no person associated with CONSULTANT has any interest that would constitute a conflict of interest in any manner or degree as to the execution or performance of this Agreement. G. Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of services by CONSULTANT for -CITY and contains all the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such services in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding. No other agreements or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of CITY prior to execution of this Agreement shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in any documents comprising this Agreement. Such other agreements or conversations shall be considered as unofficial information and in no way binding upon CITY. 4835 - 2267 -0361v1 _7_ LAC\04706083 H. Governing Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to the conflict of laws provisions of any jurisdiction. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue with respect to any and all disputes arising hereunder shall be in state and federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California. I. Notices Any notice to be given hereunder by either party to the other may be effected either by personal delivery in writing or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the parties at the addresses appearing in Exhibit "A ", Section V.H. but each party may change the address by written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Notices delivered personally will be deemed delivered as of actual receipt; mailed notices will be deemed delivered as of three (3) days after mailing. J. Partial Invalidity If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. K. Time of the Essence All dates and times referred to in this Agreement are of the essence. L. Waiver CONSULTANT agrees that waiver by CITY of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be construed as waiver(s) of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. Executed at Gilroy, California, on the date and year first above written. CONSULTANT: EMC Planning Group. Inc. B y: Name: Teri Wissler Adam Title: Vice President Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number 770126607 4835 - 2267 -0361 v1 LAC104706083 CITY: CITY OF GILROY By: 4�� Name: 1. Edward Tewes Title: Interim Citv Administrator Approved as to Form Attorney 4835 - 2267 -0361v1 _9_ LAC104706083 EXHIBIT "A" SPECIFIC PROVISIONS I. PROJECT MANAGER CONSULTANT shall provide the services indicated on the attached Exhibit "B ", Scope of Services ("Services").' (All exhibits referenced are incorporated herein by reference.) To accomplish that end, CONSULTANT agrees to assign Teri Wissler Adam, who will act in the capacity of Project Manager, and who will personally direct such Services. Except as may be specified elsewhere in this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall furnish all technical and professional services including labor, material, equipment, transportation, supervision and expertise to perform all operations necessary and required to complete the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. II. NOTICE TO PROCEED /COMPLETION OF SERVICE A. NOTICE TO PROCEED CONSULTANT shall commence the Services upon delivery to CONSULTANT of a written "Notice to Proceed ", which Notice to Proceed shall be in the form of a written communication from designated. City contact person(s). Notice to Proceed may be in the form of e-mail, fax or letter authorizing commencement of the Services. For purposes of this Agreement, Sue Martin, Planning_ Division Manager and_ Rebecca Tolentino, Senior Planner, shall be the designated City contact person(s). Notice to Proceed shall be deemed to have been- delivered upon actual receipt by CONSULTANT or if otherwise delivered as provided in the Section V.H. ( "Notices ") of this Exhibit "A ". B. COMPLETION OF SERVICES When CITY determines that CONSULTANT has completed all of the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, CITY shall give CONSULTANT written Notice of Final Acceptance, and CONSULTANT shall not incur any further costs hereunder. CONSULTANT may request this determin ation of completion when, in its opinion, it has completed all of the Services as required by the terms of this Agreement and, if so requested, CITY shall make this determination within two (2) weeks of such request, or if CITY determines that CONSULTANT has not completed all of such Services as required by this Agreement, CITY shall so inform CONSULTANT within this two (2) week period. III. PROGRESS SCHEDULE The schedule for performance and completion of the Services will be as set .forth in the attached Exhibit "C ". 4835 - 2267-0361x1 LAC104706M IV. PAYMENT OF FEES AND DIRECT EXPENSES Payments shall be made to CONSULTANT as provided for in Article 4 of this Agreement. Direct expenses are charges and fees not included in Exhibit "B ". CITY shall be obligated to pay only for those direct expenses which have been previously approved in writing by CITY. CONSULTANT shall obtain written approval from CITY prior to incurring or billing of direct expenses. Copies of pertinent financial records, including invoices, will be included with the submission of billing(s) for all direct expenses. V. OTHER PROVISIONS A. STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP CONSULTANT represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, skills and licenses necessary to perform the Services, and its duties and obligations, expressed and implied, contained herein, and CITY expressly relies upon CONSULTANT'S representations and warranties regarding its skills, qualifications and licenses. CONSULTANT shall perform such Services and duties in conformance to and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Any plans, designs, specifications, estimates, calculations, reports and other documents furnished under this Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to CITY. The minimum criteria for acceptance shall be a product of neat appearance, well - organized, technically and grammatically correct, checked and having the maker and checker identified. The minimum standard of appearance, organization and content of the drawings, shall be that used by CITY for similar purposes. B. RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANT CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of the Services furnished by it under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for the accuracy of any project or technical information provided by the CITY. The CITY'S review, acceptance or payment for any of the Services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and CONSULTANT shall be and remain liable to CITY in accordance with applicable law for all damages to CITY caused by CONSULTANT'S negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this Agreement. C. RIGHT OF CITY TO INSPECT RECORDS OF CONSULTANT CITY, through its authorized employees, representatives or agents, shall have the right, at any and all reasonable times, to audit the books and records (including, but not limited to, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, time cards, etc.) of CONSULTANT for the purpose of verifying any and all charges made by CONSULTANT in connection with this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall maintain for a minimum period of three (3) years (from the date of final payment to 4835 - 2267 -0361v1 _2_ LAC104706083 CONSULTANT), or for any longer period required by law, sufficient books and records in accordance with standard California accounting practices to establish the correctness of all charges submitted to CITY by CONSULTANT, all of which shall be made available to CITY at the CITY's offices within five (5) business days after CITY's request. D. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIAL All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, manufacturing procedures, data (including, but not limited to, computer data and source code), drawings, descriptions, documents, discussions or other information developed or received by or for CONSULTANT and all other written and oral information developed or received by or for CONSULTANT and all other written and oral information submitted to CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by CONSULTANT and shall not, without the prior written consent of CITY, be used for any purposes other than the performance of the Services, nor be disclosed to an entity not connected with the performance of the such Services. Nothing furnished to CONSULTANT which is otherwise known to CONSULTANT or is or becomes generally known to the related industry (other than that which becomes generally known as the result of CONSULTANT'S disclosure thereof) shall be deemed confidential. CONSULTANT shall not use CITY'S name or insignia, or distribute publicity pertaining to the services rendered under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper or other medium without the express written consent of CITY. E. NO PLEDGING OF CITY'S CREDIT. Under no circumstances shall CONSULTANT have the authority or power to pledge the credit of CITY or incur any obligation in the name of CITY. F. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL. All material including, but not limited to, computer information, data and source code, sketches, tracings, drawings, plans, diagrams, quantities, estimates, specifications, proposals, tests, maps, calculations, photographs, reports and other material developed, collected, prepared (or caused to be prepared) under this Agreement shall be the property of CITY, but CONSULTANT may retain and use copies thereof subject to Section V.D of this Exhibit "A ". CITY shall not be limited in any way in its use of said material at any time for any work, whether or not associated with the City project for which the Services are performed. However, CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for, and City shall indemnify CONSULTANT from, damages resulting from the use of said material for work other than PROJECT, including, but not limited to, the release of this material to third parties for work other than on PROJECT. G. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. This Agreement shall not be construed or deemed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have any claim or right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever. 4835- 2267 -0361v1 LAC104706083 H. NOTICES. Notices are to be sent as follows: CITY: Sue Martin, Planning Division Manager City of Gilroy 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 CONSULTANT: Teri Wissler Adam EMC Planning Group, Inc. 301 Lighthouse Ave, Suite C Monterey, CA 93940 I. FEDERAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS. ❑ If the box to the left of this sentence is checked, this Agreement involves federal funding and the requirements of this Section V.I. apply. If the box to the left of this sentence is checked, this Agreement does not involve federal funding and the requirements of this Section V.I. do not apply. DBE Program CONSULTANT shall comply with the requirements of Title 49, Part 26, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 26) and the City- adopted Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs. 2. Cost Principles Federal Acquisition Regulations in Title 48, CFR 31, shall be used to determine the allowable cost for individual items. 3. Covenant against Contingent Fees The CONSULTANT warrants that he /she has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he /she has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or formation of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Local Agency shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, at its discretion, to deduct from the agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee. 4835-2267 -0361v1 _4_ LAC04706083 EXHIBIT `°B" SCOPE OF SERVICES Environmental Reviews In general, EMC Planning Group, Inc. will be expected to provide comprehensive environmental services in accordance with CEQA. EMC Planning Group Inc.'s ability to complete the environmental reviews in a timely manner is essential. The environmental firm should have the staffing resources available (either in -house or assembled team) to complete multiple environmental reviews in an expeditious manner. The services that EMC Planning Group, Inc. will provide include, but are not limited to the following; 1. Write accurate, clear, concise and legally defensible environmental documents. 2. Work with a consultant staff planner if applicable. 3. Attend. Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings and give presentations when necessary; 4. Prepare, circulate and file /record environmental documents and notices in accordance with CEQA and within timelines specified by CEQA and the City (shorter timelines may be required for certain projects); 5. Conduct site visits as necessary; 6. Maintain concise and accurate administrative record for the assigned project. The project administrative record will be returned to the City upon request, or at project completion. 7. Be available during regular business hours to answer questions from city staff, outside agencies, and the public; and 8. Provide brief weekly updates to Gilroy Planning staff on the status of the application processing as requested. Prior to assigning a specific project, the City will provide an introductory overview of the project and the scope of services to be provided. All available drawing and other applicable technical and property information will be available to EMC Planning Group, Inc. 4835 -2267 -0361 v1 LAM04706083 EXHIBIT "C" MILESTONE SCHEDULE N/A 4835 -2267 -0361 vl _ 1 LAC104706083 EXHIBIT "D" PAYMENT SCHEDULE Attached. 4835- 2267 -0361v1 LAC104706083 [�-'XM X4_C]A Planning for Success. FEE SCHEDULE (Effective January 1, 2015) Principals Senior Principal Principal Planners Principal Planner Senior Planner Associate Planner Assistant Planner Biologists Principal Biologist Senior Biologist Certified Arborist Associate Biologist Assistant Biologist Support Staff Desktop Publisher Administrative Assistant Office Assistant Expenses Mileage Photocopying Hourly Billing Rate $205.00 $195.00 $185.00 $150.00 $125.00 $105.00 $175.00 $150.00 $125.00 $125.00 $105.00 $125.00 $95.00 $75.00 Rate $0.575 (Per Mile) $0.10 (Per Copy) This fee schedule is exclusive of direct reimbursable expenses, such as word processing, editing, printing, copying, travel, lodging, dining, communications, supplies, equipment rental, etc. All expenses are billed at cost plus ten percent (10 %) for administration. All outside services are billed at cost plus ten percent (10 %) for administration. This fee schedule is subject to revision at any time. A retainer of up to fifty percent (50 %) of the approved contract amount may be required for new clients or projects. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days. Past due balances are subject to a service charge of one and one -half percent (1.5 %) per month. Service charges are in addition to approved contract amount. Expert witness services are provided at a 50 percent mark -up. ACORE® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE 24/2o 5) THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder LS an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Carmel Insurance Agency San Carlos 2 NW of 8th P.O. Box 6117 Carmel CA 93921 -6117 CONTA _ -- -- - - - -- - tC - - .NAME ;,__MOniCiu9 Than03,C=C PHONE (1331) 624=1234 ; (631) 624 -3605 -E -MAIL - .monaguet@carmelinsurance.com - -- _ INSU AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURERA:Colon - Insurance _Company - - LIMITS _ - INSURED EMC Planning Group, Inc. 301 Lighthouse Avenue Suite' C Monterey CA 93940 - INSURER B Nationwide Mutual" INSURER C: INSURER 0: - - - - - INSURER E: -. .. $ 1- ,.000 -,000 INSURER F: $ 50-, 000 COVERAGES _ _ _ ._ CERTIFICATE NUMBER:GL _- Prof- Auto REVISION NUMBER__ _ _ _ THIS IS'TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO.THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE POR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID. CLAIMS. --- ---- - --- -- CONDITIONS -- — - -- -- -- - - - - LTR. _ "- -" -- _ _ - _ TYPE OF INSURANCE _ INSR - WVD - - - --"- -- POLICY NUMBER. _ - -_ POLICY EFF - !D POLICY EXP - - LIMITS _ - GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE. -. .. $ 1- ,.000 -,000 PREMISES Ea occurrence $ 50-, 000 A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE Fx_1 OCCUR EPK302184 /1/2015 /1/2016 MED.EXP (Any one person) $ T 5, 000 PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $ 1, 000., 000 X Aggregate Limits Include Errors 6 Omissions GENERALAGGREGATE $ 3,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP /OP AGG $ 3,000,000 _- PRO- _X_ _POLICY_ _ . LOC DEDUCTIBLE PER OCCURR - - $ lO , 000 AUTOMOBILE uABILnY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT Ea acr9dent $ 1,000,000 x BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ANY AUTO ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS ILCP3047177663 /1/2015 /1/2016 BODILYINJURY(Peraccident) $ PROPERTY DAMAGE- " - - -- (Per accident) $ - " - -- -- -- - - -- HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS $ UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE' $ AGGREGATE $ EXCESS LU1C CLAIMS -MADE DED RETENTION$ WORKERS COMPENSATION I WC STATU- I OT.H- ANY PROPRIETOR /PARTNER/EXECUTIVE FFICEoMEM NRS' EXCLUDED Y❑/ N OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED NIA E.L. EACH ACCIDENT - - — $ OYE E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE , $ ( ry i If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below I I E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ A Errors 6 Omissions CPK302184 5/1/2015' /1/2016 EACH CLAIM LIMIT 1,000,000 Retroactive Date 8/22/02 DEDUCTIBLE EACH CLAIM 10,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, If more.space Is required) RE: "City of Gilroy On -Call Environmental Review Agreement," Subject to a Signed, Written Agreement: The City of Gilroy, its officers, officials and employees are named at Additional Insured under the General Liability per attached endorsement EV242 -0312 and under the Auto Liability per attached endorsement CA2048 02/99. 10 Days Notice of Cancellation for Non - Payment of Premium. SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN The City of Gilroy, its officers, ACCORDANCE WITH THE. POLICY PROVISIONS. officials and employees AUTHORQED REPRESENTATNE 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 �rs Little, CIC /MRT 25 (2010105) ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserves INS025 rgninnsi m The Armor name anri Inn^ aro rranieferarl mar4e of Ar nbh EMC PLANNING GROUP, INC. Policy #EPK302184 5/1/15 -- 5/1/16 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION - ONGOING OPERATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s): Locations Of Covered Operations: Where Required By Written Contract Where Required By Written Contract Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, wig be shown in,the Declarations. A. Section hl Who .ls An Insured within the Common Policy Provisions is amended b include as an additional insured the person(s) or organizations) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to livability for "bodily injury°, "property damage' or 'personal and advertising injury' caused, in whole or in part, by. 1. Your acts or omissions; or 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured(s) at the location(s) desig- nated above. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclu- sions apply: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury' or "property damage" occurring ring after. 1. All work, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, on the project (other than service, maintenance or repairs) to be performed by or on behalf of the addi- tional insured(s) at the location of the covered operations has been completed; or 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY REMAIN UNCHANGED. EV242 -0312 Includes copyrighted material of ISO Properties, Inc., Page 1 of 1 with its permission. EMC Planning Group, Inc. Policy #: ACP3047177663 Policy Term: 5101/15 to 5/01/1.6 CA 20 48 (02 -99) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. DESIGNATED INSURED This endorsement modes insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM GARAGE COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM TRUCKERS COVERAGE FORM With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modified by this endorsement. This endorsement identifies person(s) or organization(s) who. are "insureds" under the Who Is An Insured Provision of the Coverage Form. This endorsement does not after coverage provided in the Coverage Form. SCHEDULE Name of Person(s) or Organization(s): The City of Gilroy, its officers, officials,and employees. (If no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declarations as applicable to the endorsement.) Each person or organization shown in the Schedule is an "insured" for Liability Coverage, but only to the extent that person or organization qualifies as an "insured" under the Who Is An Insured Provision contained in Section II of the Coverage Form. Copyright, Insurance Services Office, Inc., 1998 CA 20 48 (02 =99) �CORQ0 �� CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) 7 /e /2015 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: if the Certificate holder is in ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WANED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endomement(s). PRODUCER - - - - - - - - - - CONTACT i - -- -._ NAME: MOn que Thanos, CIC PHONE (831) 624 -1234 FAX No): (831)624 -4605 Carmel Insurance Agency D ES_S:mon quet @carmellnsurance.com 33I3 Carlos 2 NW Of 8th P.O. Box 6117 INSU S AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURER A'Ra ublic Indemnity 9999 Carmel CA 93921 -6117 INSURED INSURER B: MED EXP (Any one person) INSURER C: EMC Planning Group, Inc. INSURER D $ 301 Lighthouse Avenue INSURER E: $ Suite C INSURER F: Monterey CA 93940 COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:15 /16 REVISION NUMBER: THIS 1S TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE O I BR - POLICY NUMBER POLICY-EFF.' MMIOD POLICY EXP MUMO/YYYY LIMITS COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE F] OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ PREMISES Eaoccudence $ MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO- JEGT ❑ LOC OTHER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ - PRODUCTS COMP /OP AGG $ $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS COMBINED SI L IM • Ea accident, $ BODILY INJURY (Perperson) $ BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ PROPERTY DAMAGE Per accident $ $ UMBRELLA.LIAB EXCESS LIAR OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ HCLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DIED I I RETENTION $ $. A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? Y (Mandatory' In NH) if es, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS beicw NIA 18205505 7/10/2015 7/10/2016 S PER H- STATUTE I i -ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT -- $ 1,000,000, - . - E.L DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE $ 1,000,000 : E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 11000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space is required) 10 Days Notice of Cancellation Applies for non payment of premium The City of Gilroy Planning Divison 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 L"10 C L14:4 NW-1 I Leis SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Little, CIC /AAL © 1988 -201, ACORD 25 (2014101) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD INS025 r7014nli