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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 CON Geosyntec Consultants - Environmental Consulting ServicesRESOLUTION NO. 2014 — 142 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $300,000 TO PROVIDE ON -CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, SITE ASSESSMENTS, CHARACTERIZATION AND REMEDIATION, GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND REPORTING, AND PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) WHEREAS, the Engineering Department issued Requests for Qualifications for various engineering and construction support services on January 27, 2014, to provide on -call project support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program ("CIP"), including, but not limited to, plan and map reviews, preparation of plat and legal descriptions, sewer system management and financial administration, and environmental compliance involving storm water, wastewater, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT); and WHEREAS, 70 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from various firms, including disadvantaged, small and/or minority business enterprises, were submitted by the February 24, 2014 deadline; and WHEREAS, the Engineering and Public Works Department selected several firms based on qualifications for interviews. Based on the strength of their SOQ and interview, staff recommends executing an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for a not -to - exceed amount of $300,000, to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP projects, including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $300,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of October, on Morrison, Mayor ATTEST: 1 4 ' PROVED • S TO FO Michael R. Della, VT Clerk laudia Gacitu= Silva City Attorn Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on October 7, 2014 by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON Mayor of the City of National City, California City CI rk of the City of �l�ltional City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2014-142 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on October 7, 2014. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 7th day of October, 2014, by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "CITY"), and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., a corporation (the "CONSULTANT"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to provide on -call project support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is an environmental engineering firm and is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT is willing to perform such services. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY agrees to engage the CONSULTANT, and the CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services set forth here in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein. The CONSULTANT represents that all services shall be performed directly by the CONSULTANT or under direct supervision of the CONSULTANT. 2. ,SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A", including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The CONSULTANT will be expected to submit proposals for individual task orders in a timely manner, consistent with the general scope of services in Exhibit "A". Task order proposals shall include a detailed scope of work, schedule of deliverables and "not -to - exceed" cost estimate. The Project Coordinator will issue a Notice to Proceed upon approval of each individual task order. After issuance of a Notice to Proceed for each individual task order, the CONSULTANT will only receive compensation for actual work performed, on a time and materials basis, consistent with the detailed scope of work and within the limits of the "not -to - exceed" cost estimate. 1 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by the Project Coordinator. The CONSULTANT shall appear at meetings as required by the Project Coordinator to keep staff and City Council advised of the progress on projects. The CITY may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONSULTANT, from time to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CITY and the CONSULTANT agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction or increase in the compensation associated with said change in services, not to exceed a factor of 15% from the base amount. 3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Stephen Manganiello, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONSULTANT. Veryl Wittig, PG, thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT. 4. S"OMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the CONSULTANT shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed. Billings shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and materials, consistent with Exhibit "B". The total cost for services described in Exhibit "A" shall not exceed $300,000 (the Base amount) without prior written authorization from the Project Coordinator. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with the general scope of services in Exhibit "A", and the detailed scope of work and schedule of deliverables provided for individual task orders, as determined by the Project Coordinator. The CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred, and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CITY, and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested. 5. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORI,. The City shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of the services performed and the manner of performance, the acceptable completion of this Agreement, and the amount of compensation due. In the event the CONSULTANT and the City cannot agree to the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT in this Agreement, the City or the CONSULTANT shall give to the other written notice. Within ten (10) business days, the CONSULTANT and the City shall each prepare a report which supports their position and file the same with the other party. 2 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October2)I4 The City shall, with reasonable diligence, determine the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement will become effective on October 7, 2014. The duration of this Agreement is for the period of October 7, 2014 through October 6, 2016. With mutual agreement of the parties, this Agreement may be extended for an additional period of up to one year, through October 6, 2017. 7. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this Project, whether paper or electronic, shall become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this Project, and shall be turned over to the CITY upon completion of the Project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated by this Agreement. Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY, and CONSULTANT thereby expressly waives and disclaims any copyright in, and the right to reproduce, all written material, drawings, plans, specifications, or other work prepared under this Agreement, except upon the CITY'S prior authorization regarding reproduction, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request of the CITY, execute any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and disclaimer. The CONSULTANT agrees that the CITY may use, reuse, alter, reproduce, modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium, or method utilize the CONSULTANT'S written work product for the CITY' S purposes, and the CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections 980 through 989 relating to intellectual property and artistic works. Any modification or reuse by the CITY of documents, drawings, or specifications prepared by the CONSULTANT shall relieve the CONSULTANT from liability under Section 14, but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse by the CITY, or for any liability to the CITY should the documents be used by the CITY for some project other than what was expressly agreed upon within the Scope of this project, unless otherwise mutually agreed. 8. )NDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Both parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint venturers with one another. Neither the CONSULTANT nor the CONSULTANT'S employees are employees of the CITY, and are not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY'S employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance. This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT'S employees, and it is recognized by the parties that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONSULTANT and its employees. Neither this Agreement 3 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 nor any interest herein may be assigned by the CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY. Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONSULTANT from employing or hiring as many employees, or SUBCONSULTANTS, as the CONSULTANT may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONSULTANT with its SUBCONSULTANT(S) shall require the SUBCONSULTANT(S) to adhere to the applicable terms of this Agreement. 9. CONTROL. Neither the CITY nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT'S employees, except as herein set forth, and the CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT'S agents, servants, or employees are not in any manner agents, servants, or employees of the CITY, it being understood that the CONSULTANT its agents, servants, and employees are as to the CITY wholly independent CONSULTANT, and that the CONSULTANT'S obligations to the CITY are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement. 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONSULTANT, in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONSULTANT and each of its SUBCONSULTANT(S), shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to and during performance of any work pursuant to this Agreement. 11. LICENSES. PERMITS. ETC. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for the CONSULTANT to practice its profession. 12. ,STANDARD OF CAR1K. A. The CONSULTANT, in performing any services under this Agreement, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the CONSULTANT'S trade or profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. The CONSULTANT shall take all special precautions necessary to protect the CONSULTANT'S employees and members of the public from risk of harm arising out of the nature of the work and/or the conditions of the work site. B. Unless disclosed in writing prior to the date of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT warrants to the CITY that it is not now, nor has it for the five (5) years preceding, been debarred by a governmental agency or involved in debarment, arbitration or litigation proceedings concerning the CONSULTANT'S professional performance or the furnishing of materials or services relating thereto. C. The CONSULTANT is responsible for identifying any unique products, treatments, processes or materials whose availability is critical to the success of the project the CONSULTANT has been retained to perform, within the time requirements of the CITY, or, when no time is specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. Accordingly, unless the CONSULTANT has notified the CITY otherwise, the CONSULTANT warrants that all 4 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 products, materials, processes or treatments identified in the project documents prepared for the CITY are reasonably commercially available. Any failure by the CONSULTANT to use due diligence under this sub -paragraph will render the CONSULTANT liable to the CITY for any increased costs that result from the CITY'S later inability to obtain the specified items or any reasonable substitute within a price range that allows for project completion in the time frame specified or, when not specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. 13. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONSULTANT will take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. 14. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONSULTANT certain confidential information to enable the CONSULTANT to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONSULTANT shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 14, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of the CONSULTANT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONSULTANT without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the CONSULTANT by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party. The CONSULTANT shall not disclose any reports, recommendations, conclusions or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm or corporation. The CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14. 15. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. The CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers and employees, against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable 5 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 attorneys' fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting from or arising out of the CONSULTANT'S negligent performance of this Agreement. The indemnity, defense and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this Agreement that occurred during the term of this Agreement. 16. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California Government Code and all amendments thereto; and all similar State or federal acts or laws applicable; and shall indemnify, and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, and employees from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs presented, brought or recovered against the CITY or its officers, employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. 17. JNSURANCF. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its SUBCONSULTANT(S), when applicable, to purchase and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, the following checked insurance policies: A. ® If checked, Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. B. Automobile Insurance covering all bodily injury and property damage incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include owned, non - owned, and hired vehicles ("any auto"). The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents and employees as additional insured, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Umbrella Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $10,000,000, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operations under this Agreement. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents and employees as additional insured, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit must apply solely to this "project" or "location". D. Workers' Compensation Insurance in an amount sufficient to meet statutory requirements covering all of CONSULTANT'S employees and employers' liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. Said endorsement shall be provided prior to commencement of work under this Agreement. If CONSULTANT has no employees subject to the California Workers' Compensation and Labor laws, CONSULTANT shall execute a Declaration to that effect. Said Declaration shall be provided to CONSULTANT by CITY. 6 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October2014 E. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of cancellation or material change. F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence" form, the CONSULTANT shall maintain such insurance coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement. In addition, the "retro" date must be on or before the date of this Agreement. G. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted companies that hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A VIII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal financial stability that is approved by the CITY'S Risk Manager. In the event coverage is provided by non - admitted "surplus lines" carriers, they must be included on the most recent California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet rating requirements. H. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by the CITY'S Risk Manager. If the CONSULTANT does not keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times during the terms of this Agreement, the CITY may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein. I. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be disclosed to and approved by the CITY. 18. J,EGAI, FEF,S,. If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, then in that event, the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of - court settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including attorneys' fees. For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award. Attorney's fees to the prevailing party if other than the CITY shall, in addition, be limited to the amount of attorney's fees incurred by the CITY in its prosecution or defense of the action, irrespective of the actual amount of attorney's fees incurred by the prevailing party. 19. JVIEDIATION/ARBITRATION. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the 7 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 parties, and a judgment thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its own experts, evidence and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part thereof against a specified party as part of the arbitration award. 20. TERMINATION. A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY. Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 60-day's written notice to the CONSULTANT. During said 60-day period the CONSULTANT shall perform all services in accordance with this Agreement. B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CITY for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the CONSULTANT in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CITY. C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written Notice of Termination to the CONSULTANT as provided for herein. D. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished Memoranda Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT, whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of and be delivered to the CITY, and the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused the CITY by the CONSULTANT'S breach, if any. Thereafter, ownership of said written material shall vest in the CITY all rights set forth in Section 7. E. The CITY further reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONSULTANT; (2) a reorganization of the CONSULTANT for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business reorganization, change in business name or change in business status of the CONSULTANT. 21. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered, certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons: 8 Geosyntec Consultants On -Cull Agreement, October 2014 To CITY: Stephen Manganiello Director of Public Works/City Engineer Engineering & Public Works Department City of National City 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950-4301 To CONSULTANT: Veryl Wittig, PG Project Director Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. 10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92127 Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confirmed within forty- eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section. 22. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way with those of the City of National City. The CONSULTANT also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process or material for the project in which the CONSULTANT has a material financial interest, either direct or indirect, without first notifying the CITY of that fact. The CONSULTANT shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. The CONSULTANT shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the CITY in which the CONSULTANT has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The CONSULTANT represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests that would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the CITY. ❑ If checked, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of interest Code. Specifically, the CONSULTANT shall file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk of the City of National City in a timely manner on forms which the CONSULTANT shall obtain from the City Clerk. The CONSULTANT shall be strictly liable to the CITY for all damages, costs or expenses the CITY may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Paragraph 22 by the CONSULTANT. 9 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 23. PREVAILING WAGES. State prevailing wage rates may apply to work performed under this Agreement. State prevailing wages rates apply to all public works contracts as set forth in California Labor Code, including but not limited to, Sections 1720,1720.2, 1720.3, 1720.4, and 1771. Consultant is solely responsible to determine if State prevailing wage rates apply and, if applicable, pay such rates in accordance with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 24. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state, or legal holiday. B. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument. C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof. D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto. E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. F. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto. G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision hereof. H. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. I. Audit. If this Agreement exceeds ten -thousand dollars ($10,000), the parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7. J. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby. K. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. L. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the 10 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv) each party and such parry's counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first above written. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY By: Rdn Morrison, Mayor GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. By: By: Sam Williams, Vice President Th. _ Sanglera's xecutive V.P. 11 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 Geosyntec consultants EXHIBIT "A" Stephen Manganiello, Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of National City Department of Engineering & Public Works 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950 Subject: Re: 10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200 San Diego, California 92127 PH 858.674.6559 FAX 858.674.6586 www.geosynlec.corn 24 February 2014 Environmental CIP Support that Yields Expertise and Innovation with the Added Benefit of Staff Continuity Statement of Qualifications for 0n Call Project Support Services for the City of National City Dear Mr. Manganiello: In response to your Request for Qualifications (RFQ) referenced above, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec) is pleased to offer specialized professional services to the City of National City (the City) in the following discipline: Environmental Engineering, Planning and Design. Our Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), which fully conforms to your RFQ, describes Geosyntec's expertise, specific project experience in National City, quality of client service, local knowledge and industry leadership that we bring. We understand that direct and relevant experience such as ours, quality of service, and understanding of the unique technical challenges relevant to the City and the CIP are of paramount importance. Working with a consultant team that knows and understands the City and its environmental challenges stands to benefit the progress of CIP implementation. Toward that end, we look forward to continuing to work on behalf of National City by serving the needs of City staff through analysis of project challenges and implementation of innovative solutions. Geosyntec has reviewed, understands, and is uniquely qualified to implement the Environmental Engineering, Planning & Design scope of services described in the RFQ. We are confident that Geosyntec fully meets and exceeds the City's selection criteria for performing Site Assessment and Characterization, Water Resources, CEQA/NEPA, and Remediation specialties. Geosyntec has been providing a comprehensive and cost-effective range of environmental engineering services to the City since 2007, and we have a strong track record managing and performing similar as -needed contracts for municipal agencies and public utilities in San Diego County and throughout Southern California. The depth and breadth of our locally -based experience will be valuable in continuing to provide exceptional service and responsiveness, and streamlining project execution and supporting City staff. We will staff this project out of our two fully self - supported offices in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo and Old Town) with our Rancho Bernardo location serving as the project office. Geosyntec's San Diego operations are currently staffed with 50 professionals and technical support staff with specific expertise to serve the City's needs. Additionally, Nautilus Environmental, a locally based DBE certified firm that specializes in environmental studies, augments the expert capabilities of the Geosyntec Team. Mr. Veryl Wittig, who has managed many local environmental programs including our contract with the City's former Community Development Commission (CDC) and Successor Agency, will serve as engineers 1 scientists 1 innovators Stephen Manganiello Page 2 the Project Director for this contract. He will continue to be supported by the same qualified and experienced team of engineers, geologists, environmental specialists and support staff that has served the City since 2007. Geosyntec affirms that the staff comprising the Project Team will be available and dedicated to the City as needed; and there will be no substitutions of personnel without the approval of the City. We look forward to continuing to deliver environmental engineering excellence as your partner and consultant. Please contact me for any additional information at (858) 716-2903 direct; (619) 884- 6552 mobile; or VWittig@G9osvntec_com. Sincerely, r Veryllittig, PG, C, Project Director c tlf;I!) ct♦ scientists ' in nvato EXHIBIT "B" GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS RATE SCHEDULE FOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Updated 23 September 2014) Engineer/Scientist Staff Professional Senior Staff Professional Professional Project Professional Senior Professional Associate Principal Field Services Engineering Technician Senior Engineering Technician Field Manager Site Manager Field Superintendent Design, Graphical, and Administrative Services Senior Drafter/Senior CADD Operator Drafter/CADD Operator/Artist Admin Assistant/Tech Word Processor Clerical General Direct Expenses Subconsultant Services Subcontract Services Communications Fee Specialized Computer Applications (per hour) Personal Automobile (per mile) Rate/Hour $104 $120 $134 $151 $171 $194 $226 $ 72 $81 $ 87 $91 $ 97 $115 $100 $ 62 $ 48 Cost plus 0% Cost plus 0% Cost plus 10% 3% of Professional Fees $ I0 Current IRS Rate Rates are provided on a confidential basis and are client and project specific. Unless otherwise agreed, these standard rates will remain in effect for the term of the Agreement (2 years). Rates for field equipment, health and safety equipment, and graphical supplies presented upon request. GC syntec CNC Rates,2014.doc ACORE) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY1 9/24/2014 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 an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) 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 endorsornont(s). PRODUCER Greyling Insurance Brokerage 450 Northridge Parkway Suite 102 Atlanta GA 30350 INSURED Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. 900 Broken Sound Parkway NW Suite 200 Boca Raton FL 33487 CONTACT Jerry Noyola PI)NC Na GNE "D. ( 77 0 ) 55 2 - 42 2 5 AEonsiess: Orr noyola@greyling.com FVAXC No.(866)550-478E INSURER(SJ AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER A:t3ational Union Fire Ins. Co. INSURER 0!XL Specialty Insurance Company INsuRERc;New Hampshire Insurance Comgat y NAIC P 19445 37885 23841 INSURER AIG Specialty Insurance Co_ 26883 INSURER E INSURER F COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:14-15 (Geosyntec Main) REVISION NUMBER: THIS'S 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 �NcR SUM Wen POLICY NUMBER (MM/lthL DDIYYYYI i (MMIDO.YYCY YYI LIMITS A GENERAL X A X LIABILITY COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY _, CLAIMS -MADE J OCCUR Contractual Liability : GL 5302659 4/1/2014 4/1/2015 EACH OCCURRENCE PREMISES iFg pa .ry, $ 1,000,000 $ 500,000 MED ERP(AlLone person) $ 25,000 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY GENERA, AGGREGATE 5 1,000,000 $ 2,000,000 5 2, 000,000 PRODUCTS- COMPtOP AGO GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY rX1 PRO X DC 5 AUTOMOBILE __ X - LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALLOU1EO ALIT OS HIRED AUTOS _._.. SCHEDULED AUTOS Nor`OWNED CA 6403892 (AOS) CA 6403893 (MA) 4/1/2014 4/1/2014 4/1/2015 4/1/2015 COMHIN$D SINGLE. 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COPS 1951904 9/1/2013 4/1/2015 per Clem) 58,000,000 Aggregate $10, 000, 000 DESCRIPTION OF OP.RATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedu e, if mere space Is required) .....,,, ...:... certificate Holder and its elected Officials,. officers, ...,agents ....and employeett,. are named as Additional Insureds with respects to General & Auto Liability where required by written contract. The above referenced liability policies with the exception of professional liability are primary & non-contributory where required by written contract. Waiver of Subrogation is applicable where required by written contract & allowed by law. Should any of the above described policies be cancelled by the issuing insurer before the expiration date thereof, we will endeavor to provide 30 days' written notice (except 10 days for nonpayment of premium) to the Certificate Holder named below. CERTIFICATE HOLDER City of National City c/o City Attorney's Office 1243 National City Blvd National City, CA 91950 CANCELLATION 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 David Collings/JERKY ACORD 25 (2010/05) INS026 nrnnnst ns © 1988-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The:. droop l name and Innn aro ranictnrnrl marbc of arsnPrl POLICY NUMBER:GL 5302659 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 37 07 04 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s): Location And Description Of Completed Operations AS REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT AS REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. Section I1 - Who Is An Insured is amended to designated and described in the schedule of this include as an additional insured the person(s) or endorsement performed for that additional insured organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only and included in the "products -completed operations with respect to liability for "bodily injury" or hazard." "property damage" caused, in whole or in part, by "your work" at the location CG 20 37 07 04 0 ISO Properties, Inc.,2004 Page 1 of 1 ❑ Policy Number: GL 5302659 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 33 07 04 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - AUTOMATIC STATUS WHEN REQUIRED IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH YOU This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART A. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured any person or or- ganization for whom you are performing operations when you and such person or organization have agreed in writing in a contract or agreement that such person or organization be added as an addi- tional insured on your policy. Such person or or- ganization is an additional insured only with re- spect to liability 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. A person's or organization's status as an additional insured under this endorsement ends when your operations for that additional insured are com- pleted. CG20330704 B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclu- sions apply: This insurance does not apply to: 1. "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the render- ing of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering or surveying ser- vices, including: a. The preparing, approving, or failing to pre- pare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders or drawings and specifica- tions; or b. Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. 2. "Bodily injury" or "property damage" occurring after: a. AU work, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, on the project (other than ser- vice, maintenance or repairs) to be per- formed by or on behalf of the additional in- sured(s) at the location of the covered operations has been completed; or b. 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 subcontrac- tor engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. © ISO Properties, Inc., 2004 Page 1 of 1 0 ENDORSEMENT This endorsement, effective 12:01 A.M. 04/01/14 Policy No. CA 6403892 forms a part of issued toGeosyntec Consultants, Inc . by NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - WHERE REQUIRED UNDER CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL INSURED: ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION FOR WHOM YOU ARE CONTRACTUALLY BOUND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH PERSON OR ORGANIZATIONS LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF A COVERED AUTO. I. SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE, A. Coverage, 1. - Who Is Insured, is amended to add: d. Any person or organization, shown in the schedule above, to whom you become obligated to include as an additional insured under this policy, as a result of any contract or agreement you enter into which requires you to furnish insurance to that person or organization of the type provided by this policy, but only with respect to liability arising out of use of a covered "auto". However, the insurance provided will not exceed the lesser of: (1) The coverage and/or limits of this policy, or (2) The coverage and/or limits required by said contract or agreement. Atfthorized Representative or Countersignature (in States Where Applicable) 87950 (10/051 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: October 7, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO. 12 EM TITLE: Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of $300,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello PHONE: 619-336-4382 EXPLANATION: See attached. DEPARTMENT: ngineering & Public Works APPROVED BY: FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED: ACCOUNT NO. APPROVED: Funded through various CIPs, on an as -needed basis ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: N/A ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION: FINAL ADOPTION: MIS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 1. Explanation 2. Agreement 3. Resolution Explanation: The City's current 5-Year CIP is projected to deliver over $60 million in major public improvements. Approximately $25 million, or 40% of the CIP budget, is funded through active Federal, State and Regional "competitive" grants. Projects include corridor enhancements for traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and smart growth redevelopment; road diets and complete streets; safe routes to school; traffic signal modifications; street lights; sewer replacement and upsizing; storm drain improvements and implementation of Low -Impact Development (LID) measures for treatment of urban runoff; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enhancements; park amenities; mechanical, electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades to City -owned buildings; and affordable housing projects including infill transit -oriented development. In order to design, manage and deliver these projects on schedule and within budget, the Department of Engineering & Public Works advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for various engineering and construction support services on January 27, 2014. Additional services requested via the RFQ include plan and map reviews, preparation of plat & legal descriptions, sewer system management and financial administration, and environmental compliance involving storm water, wastewater, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT). The RFQ was advertised on the City's Website, published in the Daily Transcript, and e-mailed to over 150 professional consultant firms. The Department received approximately 70 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from various firms, including Disadvantaged, Small and/or Minority Business Enterprises, by the February 24, 2014 deadline. Staff from the Department of Engineering & Public Works selected several firms based on qualifications for interviews. Based on the strength of their SOQ and interview, staff recommends executing an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for a not -to - exceed amount of $300,000, to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP projects, including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). See Exhibit "A" for general scope of work and Exhibit "B" for fee schedule. A copy of the SOQ submitted by Geosyntec Consultants is available for review in the Office of the City Engineer. AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 7th day of October, 2014, by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "CITY"), and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., a corporation (the "CONSULTANT"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to provide on -call project support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is an environmental engineering firm and is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT is willing to perform such services. NOW, THEREFORE, TIIE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: I. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY agrees to engage the CONSULTANT, and the CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services set forth here in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein. The CONSULTANT represents that all services shall be performed directly by the CONSULTANT or under direct supervision of the CONSULTANT. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A", including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The CONSULTANT will be expected to submit proposals for individual task orders in a timely manner, consistent with the general scope of services in Exhibit "A". Task order proposals shall include a detailed scope of work, schedule of deliverables and "not -to - exceed" cost estimate. The Project Coordinator will issue a Notice to Proceed upon approval of each individual task order. After issuance of a Notice to Proceed for each individual task order, the CONSULTANT will only receive compensation for actual work performed, on a time and materials basis, consistent with the detailed scope of work and within the limits of the "not -to - exceed" cost estimate. 1 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, Oetobcr 2014 The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by the Project Coordinator. The CONSULTANT shall appear at meetings as required by the Project Coordinator to keep staff and City Council advised of the progress on projects. The CITY may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONSULTANT, from time to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CITY and the CONSULTANT agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction or increase in the compensation associated with said change in services, not to exceed a factor of 15% from the base amount. 3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Stephen Manganiello, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONSULTANT. Veryl Wittig, PG, thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT. 4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the CONSULTANT shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed. Billings shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and materials, consistent with Exhibit "B". The total cost for services described in Exhibit "A" shall not exceed $300,000 (the Base amount) without prior written authorization from the Project Coordinator. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with the general scope of services in Exhibit "A", and the detailed scope of work and schedule of deliverables provided for individual task orders, as detennined by the Project Coordinator. The CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred, and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CITY, and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested. 5. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK. The City shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of the services performed and the manner of performance, the acceptable completion of this Agreement, and the amount of compensation due. In the event the CONSULTANT and the City cannot agree to the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT in this Agreement, the City or the CONSULTANT shall give to the other written notice. Within ten (10) business days, the CONSULTANT and the City shall each prepare a report which supports their position and file the same with the other party. 2 Ceosyntec Cunsullnnts On -Call Agreement, October 2014 The City shall, with reasonable diligence, determine the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement will become effective on October 7, 2014. The duration of this Agreement is for the period of October 7, 2014 through October 6, 2016. With mutual agreement of the parties, this Agreement may be extended for an additional period of up to one year, through October 6, 2017. 7. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this Project, whether paper or electronic, shall become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this Project, and shall be turned over to the CITY upon completion of the Project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated by this Agreement. Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CfFY, and CONSULTANT thereby expressly waives and disclaims any copyright in, and the right to reproduce, all written material, drawings, plans, specifications, or other work prepared under this Agreement, except upon the CITY'S prior authorization regarding reproduction, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request of the CITY, execute any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and disclaimer. The CONSULTANT agrees that the CITY may use, reuse, alter, reproduce, modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium, or method utilize the CONSULTANT'S written work product for the CITY'S purposes, and the CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections 980 through 989 relating to intellectual property and artistic works. Any modification or reuse by the CITY of documents, drawings, or specifications prepared by the CONSULTANT shall relieve the CONSULTANT from liability under Section 14, but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse by the CITY, or for any liability to the CITY should the documents be used by the CITY for some project other than what was expressly agreed upon within the Scope of this project, unless otherwise mutually agreed. 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Both parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint venturers with one another. Neither the CONSULTANT nor the CONSULTANT'S employees are employees of the CITY, and are not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY'S employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance. This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT'S employees, and it is recognized by the parties that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONSULTANT and its employees. Neither this Agreement 3 Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 nor any interest herein may be assigned by the CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY. Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONSULTANT from employing or hiring as many employees, or SUBCONSUL'{ANTS, as the CONSULTANT may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONSULTANT with its SUBCONSULTANT(S) shall require the SUBCONSULTANT(S) to adhere to the applicable terms of this Agreement. 9. CONTROL. Neither the CITY nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT'S S employees, except as herein set forth, and the CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT'S agents, servants, or employees are not in any manner agents, servants, or employees of the CITY, it being understood that the CONSULTANT its agents, servants, and employees are as to the CITY wholly independent CONSULTANT, and that the CONSULTANT'S obligations to the CITY are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement. 10. COMPLIANCE WITII APPLICABLE LAW. The CONSULTANT, in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONSULTANT and each of its SUBCONSULTANT(S), shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to and during performance of any work pursuant to this Agreement. 11. LICENSES. PERMITS. ETC. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, pennit, or approval which is legally required for the CONSULTANT to practice its profession. 12. STANDARD OF CARE. A. The CONSULTANT, in performing any services under this Agreement, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the CONSULTANT'S trade or profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. The CONSULTANT shall take all special precautions necessary to protect the CONSULTANT'S employees and members of the public from risk of harp arising out of the nature of the work and/or the conditions of the work site. B. Unless disclosed in writing prior to the date of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT warrants to the CITY that it is not now, nor has it for the five (5) years preceding, been debarred by a governmental agency or involved in debarment, arbitration or litigation proceedings concerning the CONSULTANT'S professional performance or the furnishing of materials or services relating thereto. C. The CONSULTANT is responsible for identifying any unique products, treatments, processes or materials whose availability is critical to the success of the project the CONSULTANT has been retained to perform, within the time requirements of the CITY, or, when no time is specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. Accordingly, unless the CONSULTANT has notified the CITY otherwise, the CONSULTANT warrants that all 4 Geasyntec Con.sultar,ts On -Gill Agreement, October 1014 products, materials, processes or treatments identified in the project documents prepared for the CITY are reasonably commercially available. Any failure by the CONSULTANT to use due diligence under this sub -paragraph will render the CONSULTANT liable to the CITY for any increased costs that result from the CITY'S later inability to obtain the specified items or any reasonable substitute within a price range that allows for project completion in the time frame specified or, when not specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. 13. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONSULTANT will take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. 14. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONSULTANT certain confidential information to enable the CONSULTANT to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONSULTANT shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 14, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of the CONSULTANT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONSULTANT without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the CONSULTANT by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party. The CONSULTANT shall not disclose any reports, recommendations, conclusions or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm or corporation. The CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14. 15. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. The CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers and employees, against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable 5 Gutsy owe Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2014 attorneys' fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting from or arising out of the CONSULTANT'S negligent performance of this Agreement. The indemnity, defense and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this Agreement that occurred during the term of this Agreement. 16. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California Government Code and all amendments thereto; and all similar State or federal acts or laws applicable; and shall indemnify, and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, and employees from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs presented, brought or recovered against the CITY or its officers, employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. 17. INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its SUBCONSULTANT(S), when applicable, to purchase and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, the following checked insurance policies: A. Z1 If checked, Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. B. Automobile Insurance covering all bodily injury and property damage incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include owned, non - owned, and hired vehicles ("any auto"). The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents and employees as additional insured, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Umbrella Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $10,000,000, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operations under this Agreement. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents and employees as additional insured, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit must apply solely to this "project" or "location". D. Workers' Compensation Insurance in an amount sufficient to meet statutory requirements covering all of CONSULTANT'S employees and employers' liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. Said endorsement shall be provided prior to commencement of work under this Agreement. If CONSULTANT has no employees subject to the California Workers' Compensation and Labor laws, CONSULTANT shall execute a Declaration to that effect. Said Declaration shall be provided to CONSULTANT by CITY. 6 Geosyntec Consuhunts On -Cell .Agreement. October 2014 E. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of cancellation or material change. F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence" fom1, the CONSULTANT shall maintain such insurance coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement. In addition, the "retro" date must be on or before the date of this Agreement. G. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted companies that hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A VIII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal financial stability that is approved by the CITY'S Risk Manager. In the event coverage is provided by non - admitted "surplus lines" carriers, they must be included on the most recent California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet rating requirements. H. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by the CITY'S Risk Manager. If the CONSULTANT does not keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times during the terms of this Agreement, the CITY may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein. I. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be disclosed to and approved by the CITY. 18. LEGAL FEES. If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, then in that event, the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of - court settlement, shall be entitled to have arid recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including attorneys' fees. For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award. Attorney's fees to the prevailing party if other than the CITY shall, in addition, be limited to the amount of attorney's fees incurred by the CITY in its prosecution or defense of the action, irrespective of the actual amount of attorney's fees incurred by the prevailing party. 19. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the 7 Geusynlec Consultants On -Call Agreement; October 3014 parties, and a judgment thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. The expenses of' the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its own experts, evidence and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part thereof against a specified party as part of the arbitration award. 20. TERMINATION. A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY. Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 60-day's written notice to the CONSULTANT. During said 60-day period the CONSULTANT shall perform all services in accordance with this Agreement. B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CITY for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the CONSULTANT in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CITY. C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written Notice of Termination to the CONSULTANT as provided for herein. D. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished Memoranda Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT, whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of and be delivered to the CITY, and the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused the CITY by the CONSULTANT'S breach, if any. Thereafter, ownership of said written material shall vest in the CITY all rights set forth in Section 7. E. The CITY further reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONSULTANT; (2) a reorganization of the CONSULTANT for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business reorganization, change in business name or change in business status of the CONSULTANT. 21. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered, certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons: 8 Geosyntec Cansalunis On -Call Agre iuent. Uctuher 2014 To CITY: Stephen Manganiello Director of Public Works/City Engineer Engineering & Public Works Department City of National City 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950-4301 To CONSULTANT: Veryl Wittig, PG Project Director Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. 10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92127 Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confinned within forty- eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section. 22. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAI,REFORM ACT OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way with those of the City of National City. The CONSULTANT also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process or material for the project in which the CONSULTANT has a material financial interest, either direct or indirect, without first notifying the CITY of that fact. The CONSULTANT shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. The CONSULTANT shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter corning before the CITY in which the CONSULTANT has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The CONSULTANT represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests that would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the CITY. If checked, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. Specifically, the CONSULTANT shall file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk of the City of National City in a timely manner on forms which the CONSULTANT shall obtain from the City Clerk. The CONSULTANT shall be strictly liable to the CITY for all damages, costs or expenses the CITY may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Paragraph 22 by the CONSULTANT. 9 Gensyntec Consultants On -Cull Agreement, October 2014 23. PREVAILING WAGES. State prevailing wage rates may apply to work performed under this Agreement. State prevailing wages rates apply to all public works contracts as set forth in California Labor Code, including but not limited to, Sections 1720,1720.2, 1720.3, 1720.4, and 1771. Consultant is solely responsible to determine if State prevailing wage rates apply and, if applicable, pay such rates in accordance with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 24. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state, or legal holiday. B. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument. C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof. D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto. E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. F. Amendment to this Agreement. The teens of this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto. G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision hereof. H. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. I. Audit. If this Agreement exceeds ten -thousand dollars ($10,000), the parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7. J. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be hound thereby. K. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. L. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the 10 Gcosyntec Consul) eni=_On-Call A(;reemen4 October 2014 opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv) each party and such party's counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first above written. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. By: Ron Morrison, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Claudia G. Silva City Attorney 11 By: By. Sam Williams, Vice President Theirry Sanglerat, Executive V.P. Geosyntec Consultants On -Call Agreement, October 2044 Geosyntec > consultants EXHIBIT "A" Stephen Manganiello, Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of National City Department of Engineering & Public Works 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950 Subject: Re: 10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200 San Diego, California 92127 PH 858.674 0559 FAX 858.674.6586 wv • w. geosyn lee. c om 24 February 2014 Environmental CIP Support that Yields Expertise and Innovation with the Added Benefit of Staff Continuity Statement of Qualifications for 0n Call Project Support Services for the City of National City Dear Mr. Manganiello: In response to your Request for Qualifications (RFQ) referenced above, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec) is pleased to offer specialized professional services to the City of National City (the City) in the following discipline: Environmental Engineering, Planning and Design. Our Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), which fully conforms to your RFQ, describes Geosyntec's expertise, specific project experience in National City, quality of client service, local knowledge and industry leadership that we bring. We understand that direct and relevant experience such as ours, quality of service, and understanding of the unique technical challenges relevant to the City and the CIP are of paramount importance. Working with a consultant team that knows and understands the City and its environmental challenges stands to benefit the progress of CIP implementation. Toward that end, we look forward to continuing to work on behalf of National City by serving the needs of City staff through analysis of project challenges and implementation of innovative solutions. Geosyntec has reviewed, understands, and is uniquely qualified to implement the Environmental Engineering, Planning & Design scope of services described in the RFQ. We are confident that Geosyntec fully meets and exceeds the City's selection criteria for performing Site Assessment and Characterization, Water Resources, CEQA/NEPA, and Remediation specialties. Geosyntec has been providing a comprehensive and cost-effective range of environmental engineering services to the City since 2007, and we have a strong track record managing and performing similar as -needed contracts for municipal agencies and public utilities in San Diego County and throughout Southern California. The depth and breadth of our locally -based experience will be valuable in continuing to provide exceptional service and responsiveness, and streamlining project execution and supporting City staff. We will staff this project out of our two fully self - supported offices in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo and Old Town) with our Rancho Bernardo location serving as the project office. Geosyntec's San Diego operations are currently staffed with 50 professionals and technical support staff with specific expertise to serve the City's needs. Additionally, Nautilus Environmental, a locally based DBE certified firm that specializes in environmental studies, augments the expert capabilities of the Geosyntec Team. Mr. Veryl Wittig, who has managed many local environmental programs including our contract with the City's former Community Development Commission (CDC) and Successor Agency, will serve as ui uiecrs I sc1t n lsts I innovators Stephen Manganiello Page 2 the Project Director for this contract. He will continue to be supported by the same qualified and experienced team of engineers, geologists, environmental specialists and support staff that has served the City since 2007. Geosyntec affirms that the staff comprising the Project Team will be available and dedicated to the City as needed; and there will be no substitutions of personnel without the approval of the City. We look forward to continuing to deliver environmental engineering excellence as your partner and consultant. Please contact me for any additional information at (858) 716-2903 direct; (619) 884- 6552 mobile; or Mitt1o,Tc:c ,,yr tv. c(m. Sincerely, veryI Wittig, 1(i , Ci-lb Project [director I sc;i(1 tilts I int-ifrvators EXHIBIT "B" GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS RATE SCHEDULE FOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Updated 23 September 2014) Engineer/Scientist Rate/Hour Staff Professional $104 Senior Staff Professional $120 Professional $134 Project Professional $151 Senior Professional $171 Associate $194 Principal $226 Field Services Engineering Technician Senior Engineering Technician Field Manager Site Manager Field Superintendent Design, Graphical, and Administrative Services $ 72 $ 81 $ 87 $ 91 $ 97 Senior Drafter/Senior CADD Operator $1 15 Drafter/CADD Operator/Artist $100 Admin Assistant/Tech Word Processor $ 62 Clerical $ 48 General Direct Expenses Subconsultant Services Subcontract Services Communications Fee Specialized Computer Applications (per hour) Personal Automobile (per mile) Cost plus 0% Cost plus 0% Cost plus 10% 3% of Professional Fees S 10 Current IRS Rate Rates are provided on a confidential basis and are client and project specific. Unless otherwise agreed, these standard rates will remain in effect for the term of the Agreement (2 years). Rates for field equipment, health and safety equipment, and graphical supplies presented upon request. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 — RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $300,000 TO PROVIDE ON -CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, SITE ASSESSMENTS, CHARACTERIZATION AND REMEDIATION, GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND REPORTING, AND PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) WHEREAS, the Engineering Department issued Requests for Qualifications for various engineering and construction support services on January 27, 2014, to provide on -call project support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program ("CIP"), including, but not limited to, plan and map reviews, preparation of plat and legal descriptions, sewer system management and financial administration, and environmental compliance involving storm water, wastewater, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT); and WHEREAS, 70 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from various firms, including disadvantaged, small and/or minority business enterprises, were submitted by the February 24, 2014 deadline; and WHEREAS, the Engineering and Public Works Department selected several firms based on qualifications for interviews. Based on the strength of their SOQ and interview, staff recommends executing an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for a not -to - exceed amount of $300,000, to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP projects, including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $300,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including, but not limited to, environmental engineering, site assessments, characterization and remediation, groundwater monitoring and reporting, and preparation of environmental studies in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2014. Ron Morrison, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk Claudia Gacitua Silva City Attorney CITY OF NATIONAL CITY Office of the City Clerk 1243 National City Blvd., National City, California 91950 619-336-4228 phone / 619-336-4229 fax Michael R. Dalla, CMC - City Clerk October 20, 2014 Mr. Veryl Wittig Geosyntec Consultants 10875 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92127 Dear Mr. Wittig, On October 7th, 2014, Resolution No. 2014-142 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, authorizing execution of an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. We are enclosing for your records a certified copy of the above Resolution and a fully executed original Agreement. Michael R. Dalla, CMC City Clerk Enclosures cc: Engineering Dept.