HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 CON Grossman Psychological Associates - Officer Assistance ProgramAGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, APC
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 22nd day of January , 2015, by and
between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "CITY"), and
GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, a professional corporation (the
"CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to provide Pre -Placement
Suitability Evaluations, Pre -Employment Psychological Examinations and Fitness for Duty
Evaluations for the National City Police Department.
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is a licensed psychologist
that has specialized in police psychology since 1982, 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 Fitness for Duty
Evaluations, Pre -Placement Suitability Evaluations, and Pre -Employment Psychological
Examinations as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B".
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 CITY. The CONSULTANT shall appear at meetings specified in Exhibit "A" to
keep staff and City Council advised of the progress on the Project.
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 0% from the
base amount.
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3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. The Operations
Support Lieutenant is 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. Dr. Ira Grossman 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 also materials, if any. The
total cost for all work described in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit `B" shall not exceed $20,000.00
annually (the Base amount) without prior written authorization from the City Manager. The
amount of $15,000.00 shall be for Exhibit "A" - Pre -Placement and Pre -Employment
Psychological Evaluations/Examinations and $5,000.00 for Exhibit "B" - Fitness For Duty
Evaluations. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30)
days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with Exhibit "A"
and Exhibit "B", as determined by the CITY.
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. 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 July 1, 2014. The duration of this Agreement is for the period of July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2015- Completion dates or time durations for specific portions of the
Project are set forth in Exhibit "A".
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.
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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. 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, unemploy-
ment, 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 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.
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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 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
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 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
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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 13, 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.
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, suites, actions, proceedings, reasonable 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 performance or other
obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold
harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or
willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers, or employees. 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
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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. ® 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 insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be
provided.
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, 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 insureds, 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.
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.
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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.
1. 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 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 net
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 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.
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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 6.
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:
To CITY: Manuel Rodriguez
Chief of Police
National City Police Department
1200 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4302
To CONSULTANT:
Dr. Ira Grossman
Grossman Psychological Associates, APC
Landmark Centre
4550 Kearney Villa Road, Suite 214
San Diego, CA 92123-1563
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,
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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.
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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.
23. PREVAILING WAGES. State prevailing wage rates may apply to work
performed under this Agreement. State prevailing wages rates apply to ail 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.
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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 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
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Leslie Deese, City Manager
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Ira Grossman, PhD, Secretary
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Scope of Services for National City Police Department
Pre- i ment Suitability Evsluetion
This evaluation Consists of three elements:
The General Ability Measure for Adults (LAMA) Test
California Psychological inventory (434) Police and Public Safety Selection
Report (CPi)
Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
This evaluation is provided prior to a conditional job offer and meets with both ADA and
POST requirements for such. The report generated from the data provides the
background investigator an ability to prioritize the order in which backgrounds cen be
scheduled as well as intonation so as to conduct a focused background investigation.
Often it will save the department from conducting a full background investigation or,
alternatively. predicting that a candidate's background Investigation will likely be without
significant problems,
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This evaluation consists of four elements:
Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI)
Clinical interview
Medical Personal History Questionnaire
Review of the Pre -Placement Suitability Evacuation materials
This examination is provided after a conditional job offer has been made to a job
candidate. The evaluation Is in conformance with POST and ADA criteria. The report
provides a clear recommendation regarding hire of the candidate based upon
psychoioglcat issues.
Cost
The City of National City shall pay to Dr. Grossman $250.00 per Pre -Placement Suitability
Evaluation, and'$250.00 per Pre -Employment Psychological Examination.
L.
Ira Grossman, PhD.
2009.06.01
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SCOPE OF SERVICE
Fitness for Duty Evaluations
Purpose:
To provide to the National City Police Department Fitness for Duty Evaluations when so
requested by the Chief of Police. The purpose of such evaluations will be to determine
the psychological status of an employee and to provide a recommendation to the
Department regarding the psychological status of the employee In regard to their ability
to perform their job functions.
Scope of Service:
Fitness for Duty Evaluations will be performed when so requested by the Chief of Police
with areferral question and information as to why the evaluation is being ordered. It
should be noted that Fitness for Duty Evaluations will be dedined should they be ordered
for punitive reasons. The evaluation will consist of an appropriate psychological
evaluation which may include both clinical Interview and psychotogicai testing. A report
of findings will be sent to the Chief of Police and Dr. Grossman will make himself
available by telephone and/or In person to further discuss findings.
Cost:
The city of National City shall pay to Dr. Grossman $750.00 per Fitness for Duty
Evaluation.
Ira Grossman,
Ph.D.
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OR RECEIVING NOTICE OF CANCELLATION.
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This Certificate Issued to:
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(To be submitted only when there are no employees subject to Workers' Compensation)
DECLARATION AND ADDENDUM TO ALL CONTRACTS AWARDED TO:
Grossman Psychological Associates, APC
(Company Name)
For the purpose of inducing the City of National City to go forward with any contracts awarded
to Grossman Psychological Associates. APC (Company), I declare as follows:
T, Ira Grossman (name) , CEO (tide), am authorized to execute this document on behalf of
Grossman Psychological Associates, APC (company) with respect to compliance with the California
Workers' Compensation and Labor laws.' All work required will be performed personally and solely by
volunteers of Grossman Psychological Associates, APC (company), who are independent contractors. If,
hosvever, Grossman Psychological Associates, APC (company) shall ever be required to hire employees
or Subcontractors to perform this contract, Grossman Psychological Associates, APC (company) shall
obtain Workers' Compensation Insurance and/or provide proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance
coverage to the City of National City.
This document constitutes a declaration by Grossman Psychological Associates, APC (company)
against its financial interest, relative to any claims which may be asserted under the California Workers'
Compensation and/or Labor laws against the City of National City relating to any bid or contract awarded
Grossman Psychological Associates, APC (company).
Grossman Psychological Associates, APC (company) will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the City of National City, its officers and employees, from any and all claims and liability, including
Workers' Compensation claims and liability that may be asserted or established by any party in the event
it hires an employee in violation of this addendum or if a volunteer of the organization makes a claim
against or alleges liability of the City of National City for Workers' Compensation, and it will further
indemnify the City of National City, its officers and employees, for all damages the City thereby suffers.
I agree that these declarations shall constitute an addendum to any bid or contract awarded to:
Grossman Psychological Associates, APC
(company').
Dated: October 20, 2014. Grossman Psychological Associates, APC.
(conzpa y)
By
(Signature ofAuthorized Representative)
Ira Grossman, Ph.D., CEO
(Name and Title)
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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
GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
Officer Assistance Program
Bridget Gregory (Police Dept.) Forwarded Copy of
Agreement to Grossman Psychological Associates