HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 CON Chen Ryan Associates - On-Call Project Support Services CIP ProgramAGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on this 19th day of November, 2019, between the
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "CITY"), and CHEN RYAN
ASSOCIATES, INC., a California 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, on May 1, 2019, the Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on -call project support services for National City's CIP;
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2019, the CONSULTANT submitted a Statement of
Qualifications (SOQ) in response to the RFQ, consistent with the requirements of the RFQ;
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is an engineering and
planning firm; and
WHEREAS, based on evaluation of the CONSULTANT SOQ and interview, the CITY
has determined that the CONSULTANT 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 to provide on -call C1P project support services for the CITY, 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. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement
will become effective on November 5, 2019. The duration of this Agreement is for the period of
November 19, 2019 through November 18, 2022. This Agreement may be extended by mutual
agreement upon the same terms and conditions for an additional one (1) year term. The Parties
may exercise up to two one-year extensions. Any extension of this Agreement must be approved
in writing by the City Council.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth
in the attached Exhibit "A", including, but not limited to: project management; civil engineering;
traffic engineering; transportation planning; plan reviews; constructability reviews; long-range
planning for all disciplines described in Exhibit "A"; grants management; and, community
outreach and communications.
The CONSULTANT will be expected to submit proposals for individual task orders in a
timely manner, consistent with the general scope of services described in Exhibit "A". Task
order proposals shall include a detailed scope of work, schedule of deliverables, and a "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.
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 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.
4. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Stephen Manganiello,
City Engineer/Director of Public Works, 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. Matt Capuzzi, P.E., Project
Manager, thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT.
5. 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" shall not exceed $2,000,000. The compensation
for the CONSULTANT's work shall not exceed the rates set forth in Exhibit "B". The CITY will
not accept CONSULTANT "mark-ups" for services provided by SUBCONSULTANTS.
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", 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.
6. 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.
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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.
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: (1) be free from defects; (2)
become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this project; and (3) 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 Services 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
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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 set forth in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT, or the CONSULTANT's agents,
servants, or employees are not in any manner agents, servants, or employees of the CITY. The
CONSULTANT and its agents, servants, and employees are wholly independent from the CITY
and CONSULTANT's obligations to the CITY are solely 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. CONSULTANT must promptly produce a copy of any such
license, permit, or approval to CITY upon request. 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 -section 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
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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.
CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this
condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.
15. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. To the maximum extent
provided by law, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
National City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers 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 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 negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct in the performance of this Agreement. CITY will cooperate reasonably in the
defense of any action, and CONSULTANT shall employ competent counsel, reasonably
acceptable to the City Attorney.
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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. EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS AND INDEMNIFICATION.
A. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. If CONTRACTOR's employee(s)
providing services under this Agreement claims, or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System ("PERS") to be eligible for
enrollment in PERS of the CITY, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
CITY for the payment of any employer and employee contributions for PERS benefits on behalf
of the employee as well as for payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which
would otherwise be the responsibility of the CITY.
CONTRACTOR's employees providing service under this Agreement shall not:
(1) qualify for any compensation and benefit under PERS; (2) be entitled to any benefits under
PERS; (3) enroll in PERS as an employee of CITY; (4) receive any employer contributions paid
by CITY for PERS benefits; or (5) be entitled to any other PERS-related benefit that would
accrue to a CITY employee. CONTRACTOR's employees hereby waive any claims to benefits
or compensation described in this Section 16. This Section 16 applies to CONTRACTOR
notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to
the contrary.
B. Limitation of CITY Liability. The payment made to CONTRACTOR
under this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which CONTRACTOR and
CONTRACTOR's officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled for performance
of any work under this Agreement. Neither CONTRACTOR nor CONTRACTOR's officers,
employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled to any salary or wages, or retirement, health,
leave or other fringe benefits applicable to CITY employees. The CITY will not make any
federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of CONTRACTOR. The CITY shall not be required
to pay any workers' compensation insurance on behalf of CONTRACTOR.
C. Indemnification for Employee Payments. CONTRACTOR agrees to
defend and indemnify the CITY for any obligation, claim, suit, or demand for tax, retirement
contribution including any contribution to PERS, social security, salary or wages, overtime
payment, or workers' compensation payment which the CITY may be required to make on
behalf of (1) CONTRACTOR, (2) any employee of CONTRACTOR, or (3) any employee of
CONTRACTOR construed to be an employee of the CITY, for work performed under this
Agreement. This is a continuing obligation that survives the termination of this Agreement.
17. 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 Labor 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, employees, and volunteers 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
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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.
18. 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 insurance policies:
A. 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. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and
volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be
provided.
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of either
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, or $1,000,000 per occurrence and
$2,000,000 aggregate with a $2,000,000 umbrella policy, covering all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of its operations, work, or performance under this Agreement. The policy
shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds,
and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit
must apply solely to this "project" or "location". The "project" or "location" should be noted
with specificity on an endorsement that shall be incorporated into the policy.
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, officials, 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's Risk Manager, at the address listed in subsection G
below, 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. The Certificate Holder for all policies of insurance required by this
Section shall be:
City of National City
c/o Risk Manager
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
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H. Insurance shall be written with only insurers authorized to conduct
business in California that hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category
rating of not less than A:VII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company of
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 List
of Approved Surplus Line Insurers ("LASLP') and otherwise meet rating requirements.
I. 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 insurance policies required
by this Section 18 in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, the
CITY may treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and
terminate the Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be
disclosed to and approved by the CITY. CITY reserves the right to modify the insurance
requirements of this Section 18, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior
experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
K. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage or higher limits (or
both) than the minimum limits shown above, the CITY shall be entitled to the broader coverage
or higher limits (or both) maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds
in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the
CITY.
19. 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 fmal 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.
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 unfmished 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:
To CITY: Stephen Manganiello
City Engineer/Director of Public Works
Engineering & Public Works Department
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
To CONSULTANT:
Matt Capuzzi, P.E.
Project Manager
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103
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
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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 fmancial 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.
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 Section 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 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. ADMINISTRATIVE 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.
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E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are
hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. To the extent any exhibits,
schedules, or provisions thereof conflict or are inconsistent with the terms and conditions
contained in this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
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. Assignment & Assumption of Rights. CONSULTANT shall not assign this
Agreement, in whole or in part, to any other party without first obtaining the written consent of
CITY.
H. 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.
I. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any legal action arising under
this Agreement shall be in either state or federal court in the County of San Diego, State of
California.
J. 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.
K. 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.
L. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
M. Subcontractors or Subconsultants. The CITY is engaging the services of
the CONSULTANT identified in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any
portion of the work, unless such subcontracting was part of the original proposal or is allowed by
the CITY in writing. In the event any portion of the work under this Agreement is subcontracted,
the subconsultant(s) shall be required to comply with and agree to, for the benefit of and in favor
of the CITY, both the insurance provisions in Section 18 and the indemnification and hold
harmless provision of Section 15 of this Agreement.
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City of National City and
Revised May 2019 Chen Ryan Associates
N. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
By:
Alejandra Sotelo Solis, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Angil P. Morris -Jones
City Attorney
By:
Rdberto M. Contreras
Deputy City Attorney
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June 10, 2019
Roberto Yano, PE, Deputy City Engineer
City of National City
Engineering & Public Works Department
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
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Re: On -Call Project Support Services for National City's Capital Improvement Program
Dear Roberto Yano:
We applaud the City of National City for your forward -thinking vision that has, and continues to, strengthen
transportation choices, improve and revitalize public facilities, and enhance the quality of life for National City residents.
Being selected as an awardee for multiple grants over the past decade is evidence of the City's effective and innovative
planning efforts, and is something to be celebrated. From our past and current work for the City, we know first hand
that in order to successfully complete the projects envisioned over the life of this contract a comprehensive consulting
team with the experience, expertise, and immediate availability will be needed. Chen Ryan Associates has assembled
this team. Our local complete/green streets knowledge and experience is unmatched. Chen Ryan staff have delivered
an extensive list of award -winning active transportation projects and we are excited
for the opportunity to continue partnering with you to implement your vision.
Therefore, we are pleased to submit our proposal to the City of National City. The
Chen Ryan team offers the following benefits:
LOCAL AND EFFECTIVE
Chen Ryan Associates is based in San Diego and will perform all project work from
our San Diego location. We have strengthened our in-house team with highly
qualified subconsultant partners. In developing our team, we focused on depth and
flexibility in order to provide you expertise in the wide variety of services we know
will be required on your complex, multi -disciplinary projects. Additional detailed
descriptions of these firms and their qualifications are included in the proposal.
We have an unparalleled and in-depth understanding of the City's ambition to
implement mobility enhancements as our team members have assisted the City
in recently delivering an extensive list of professional services. We are currently
working on a number of task orders through our As -Needed Engineering contract
with your Public Works department, some of which includes: the Sweetwater Road
Protected Bikeway Project, the 24th Transit -Oriented Development Street Overlay,
and the City's SSARP Safety Analysis.
PROVEN AND RESPONSIVE CONTRACT MANAGER
Multi -modal complete/green streets and park projects are my passion. Over the
last decade I have worked almost exclusively as a project manager providing
preliminary design, environmental, final design, and construction period services
for active lifestyle and green streets projects in San Diego County. As contract
manager, I will be your point of contact during the delivery of this On -Call, ensuring
the overall quality and timeliness of all project deliverables. I pride myself on my
responsiveness to client needs and encourage you to contact our references to learn
firsthand about the attention and quality you will receive working with our team.
CONTENTS
1. Cover Letter
2. Executive Summary
3. Contact Information
4. Familiarity with Local
Environments
5. Experience and Technical
Competence
2-3
4-5
6
7
8-44
6. Grants Management 45.46
7. Financial Management & 47
Accounting Systems
Additional Information 48-49
CHENp,
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City of National Cty
ON -CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES
COVER LETTER
Furthermore, our team offers the following benefits:
Unified Integration
The members of our team were selected for their
experience with similar on -call contracts and their
availability to serve you on this contract.
Proven Approach
Our team of veteran task order managers and
technical discipline leads will be assigned to
direct each given task based on the project
type and size. This allows our contract manager
to be involved in all assignments, while the
respective task order managers provide day-to-
day management for each individual task order.
This approach puts our resources to work for you
proficiently and cost -efficiently, while balancing
the demands of rigorous schedules on concurrent
task orders.
Flexibility
We will propose a task delivery team for each
given task and partner with your respective project
manager to ensure they agree with the proposed
team prior to beginning work.
Value Engineering and Quality
Our team will provide the various professional
services that will be required throughout this
contract. This means effective peer review,
quality control, depth of experience, and value
engineering that will allow our team to identify
and execute the most effective approach for you.
We have assembled a comprehensive team that can support the City under the following disciplines as defined in the
RFQ:
Civil
Engineerin,
Transportation
Planning
Grant
Management
Chen Ryan is dedicated to innovative and cost-effective service, keeping projects within budget and on schedule. As
contract manager, I will be your main point of contact during the delivery of this contract, ensuring the overall quality and
timeliness of all deliverables while maintaining responsive to all client needs.
Sincerely,
Matt Capuzzi, PE Contract Manager
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310 • San Diego, CA 92103
619.795.6086 % mcapuzzi@chenryanmobility.com
Monique Chen, PE Principal
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310 • San Diego, CA 92103
619.318.4664 mchen@chenryanmobility.com
City of National Cit
CHEN ��• r y' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
RYAN ar ON CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICE
2 Executive Summary
Since our establishment in 2011, Chen Ryan Associates,
Inc. has presented a fresh vision for transportation
planning and engineering in Southern California.
Our approach is built upon the multi -dimensional
experiences of our staff. We understand the quality -of -
life and health benefits of integrated transportation/
land use planning, smart growth, accessibility, and
active transportation. Chen Ryan is committed to
developing transportation systems and creating mobility
improvements that enhance and support vibrant and
sustainable communities. We offer specialized expertise
in the areas of transit and complete streets design, ADA
accessibility, bicycle/pedestrian planning and design,
civil and traffic engineering, multi -modal design and
analysis, transportation planning/land use & smart
growth planning, traffic operations and simulation, and
safe routes to school and transit design. Our experience
and capabilities in these areas allow us to take on a wide
range of municipal projects, bringing strong technical
expertise combined with practical experience in a variety
of environments and applications.
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
BUSINESS TYPE: California S Corporation
PRINCIPAL OWNERS:
Monique Chen, President
Matthew Capuzzi, Principal
Our proposed Contract Manager, Matt Capuzzi, PE,
has spent the vast majority of his career designing
and leading, multimodal, municipal development,
and complete street projects in San Diego County. His
experience spans all phases of project delivery including
conceptual design, preliminary engineering, and final
design. Matt has led many projects through the critical
early stages of environmental analysis and the crucial
implementation stages of bid and construction. Matt
also has first-hand knowledge of what it takes to carry
out a federally funded projects.
0 PROFESSIONALS YOU KNOW AND TRUST
Our team includes local professionals that have worked
collaboratively with the City for many years. We
understand the most recent innovative design guidelines
available to implement complete streets projects, have
an intimate understanding of the latest storm water
design standards, and we are dedicated to the goal of
helping you transform your community into a more
livable city that provides safe transportation choices
for all.
When you select a consultant for this contract, you
are really selecting the people that will provide the
right combination of relevant experience, technical
competence, passion for the project, and skill in
successful delivery with quality and detail. Our
assembled team includes experienced engineers,
planners, and architects with highly successful track
records of completing projects for public agencies.
0 WHY SELECT THE CHEN RYAN TEAM?
Our local team is excited about the opportunity to grow
our relationship with National City. Our team provides:
A hands-on contract manager. You can rest
assured that Matt Capuzzi will be readily
available, reliable, and accountable throughout
all phases of each task order assigned to our
team.
Responsiveness, Local Knowledge, Relationships.
The Chen Ryan team can serve as an extension
of your staff, as we have done for you in the
past. We understand the local, technical,
and political challenges that impact your
constituents.
Team of local experts. Our local team features
proven specialty subconsultants who have
worked with us on numerous previous projects.
Experienced grant writers. Our team has
successfully helped the City acquire and manage
millions of dollars of transportation grant funding
and look forward to continuing this partnership
with you.
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EXHIBIT B
CHEN *RYAN
On -Call Project Support Services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Rate Schedule
Effective through December 31, 2022
Classification Billing Rate per Hour
Principal $260.00
Senior Professional II $225.00
Senior Professional I $205.00
Professional II $185.00
Professional I $162.00
Analyst $130.00
Support Staff $90.00
Direct expenses such as but not limited to printing and reproductions, travel
expenses, deliveries, materials, shipping, postage, etc. will be invoiced at cost.
3900 5th Avenue, Suite 310 I San Diego, CA 92103 I (619) 795-6086
www.ChenRyanMobility.com
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 163
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1) AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 TO PROVIDE ON -
CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROJECT MANAGEMENT; CIVIL
ENGINEERING; TRAFFIC ENGINEERING; TRANSPORTATION PLANNING; PLAN
REVIEWS; CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEWS; LONG-RANGE PLANNING; GRANTS
MANAGEMENT; COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS; AND 2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY PROJECT -SPECIFIC
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS, AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR GRANT FUNDED
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) estimates
approximately $80 million in Capital Improvement Projects needs over the next five years
to include corridor enhancements for traffic calming, pedestrian / bicycle safety (including
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance) and smart growth redevelopment; road diets
and complete streets; safe routes to school; traffic signal modifications; new street lights;
sewer replacement and upsizing; storm drain improvements and implementation of Low -
Impact Development (LID) measures for treatment of urban storm water runoff; drought
tolerant landscaping; facilities improvements; and park amenities; and
WHEREAS, successfully design, manage and construct these projects, the
Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for various engineering, architectural and construction support services on May 1, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the RFQ was advertised on the City's website, published in the
San Diego Union Tribune, e-mailed to over 100 professional consulting firms and also
advertised on PlanetBids where over 400 firms were notified; and
WHEREAS, the City also hosted an Information Session regarding the RFQ
process on May 14, 2019 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, which was
attended by over 100 people; and
WHEREAS, the City received 71 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from
various firms by the June 10, 2019 deadline and reviewed, taking into consideration,
among other things, past performance history, knowledge of the environment, the type of
services offered, and the cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, based on an interview, qualifications, and past performance,
staff recommends executing a three-year Agreement (with the option to extend for two,
one year extensions) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of
$2,000,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP, including,
but not limited to, project management; civil engineering; traffic engineering; transportation
planning; plan reviews; constructability reviews; long-range planning; grants management;
community outreach and communications; and
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WHEREAS, in addition, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to
execute any project -specific supplemental agreements, as may be required for grant
funded projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor to execute a three-year Agreement (with the option to extend for
two, one year extensions) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of
$2,000,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP, including,
but not limited to, project management; civil engineering; traffic engineering; transportation
planning; plan reviews; constructability reviews; long-range planning; grants management;
community outreach and communications. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the
City Manager to execute any project specific supplemental agreements as may be
required for grant funded projects.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2019.
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
ATTEST.
M Michael R. Pfalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
November 19, 2019 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Quintero, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: ALEJANDRA SOTELO-SOLIS
Mayor of the City of National City, California
MICHAEL R. DALLA
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-163 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on November 19, 2019.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE:
November 19, 2019,
AGENDA ITEM NO. 24
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, 1) authorizing the Mayor to execute a three-year
Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 to provide on -call project
support services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including, but not limited to, project
management; civil engineering; traffic engineering; transportation planning; plan reviews; constructability
reviews; long-range planning; grants management; community outreach and communications; and 2)
authorizing the City Manager to execute any project -specific supplemental agreements, as may be required for
grant funded projects.
PREPARED BY: Jose Lopez,
PHONE: 019-336-4312
EXPLANATION:
'See attached.
sociate Civil Engineer DEPARTMENT: Engineering/Public Works
APPROVED BY:
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED: `0/( Finance
ACCOUNT NO. ' APPROVED: MIS
Funds are appropriated in various CIP accounts for FY 2020; funding for subsequent fiscal years is dependent on
future CIP appropriations as part of annual budget and/or future grant awards
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION: r
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution executing an Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of
$2,000,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
TTACHMENTS:
1. Explanation
2. Agreement
3. Resolution
Explanation:
National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) estimates approximately $80 million
in capital needs over the next five years. Projects include, for example, corridor
enhancements for traffic calming, pedestrian / bicycle safety (including Americans with
Disabilities Act compliance) and smart growth redevelopment; road diets and complete
streets; safe routes to school; traffic signal modifications; new street lights; sewer
replacement and upsizing; storm drain improvements and implementation of Low -
Impact Development (LID) measures for treatment of urban storm water runoff; drought
tolerant landscaping; facilities improvements; and park amenities.
In order to successfully design, manage and construct these projects, the Engineering &
Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for various
engineering, architectural and construction support services on May 1, 2019. Additional
services requested via the RFQ include, for example, plan and map reviews,
preparation of plat and legal descriptions, sewer system management and financial
administration, housing and real estate development services, Building Department
support services, and environmental compliance involving storm water, wastewater and
hazardous materials.
The RFQ was advertised on the City's website, published in the San Diego Union
Tribune, e-mailed to over 100 professional consulting firms and also advertised on
PlanetBids where over 400 firms were notified. Additionally, the City hosted an
Information Session regarding the RFQ process on May 14, 2019 at the MLK Jr.
Community Center, which was attended by over 100 people. The Department received
71 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from various firms by the June 10, 2019
deadline. Copies of the SOQs received are available in the Office of the City Engineer.
Based on the strength of their SOQ, interview and past performance, staff recommends
executing a three-year Agreement (with the option to extend for two, one year
extensions) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000
to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP, including, but not
limited to, project management; civil engineering; traffic engineering; transportation
planning; plan reviews; constructability reviews; long-range planning; grants
management; community outreach and communications. See Exhibit "A" for general
scope of work and Exhibit "B" for schedule of fees. Services will be provided "as -
needed" based on available funding and capital priorities.
In addition, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute any project -
specific supplemental agreements, as may be required for grant funded projects. These
supplemental agreements would reference the terms and conditions of the attached
master on -call Agreement, while incorporating additional project -specific grant
requirements for use of consultant support services. Authorization to accept and
appropriate grant funds, and execute grant agreements with the awarding agency (e.g.
Caltrans, SANDAG, etc.) would still require separate City Council action.
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on this 19th day of November, 2019, between the
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "CITY"), and CHEN RYAN
ASSOCIATES, INC., a California 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, on May 1, 2019, the Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on -call project support services for National City's CIP;
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2019, the CONSULTANT submitted a Statement of
Qualifications (SOQ) in response to the RFQ, consistent with the requirements of the RFQ;
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is an engineering and
planning firm; and
WHEREAS, based on evaluation of the CONSULTANT SOQ and interview, the CITY
has determined that the CONSULTANT 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 to provide on -call CIP project support services for the CITY, 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. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement
will become effective on November 5, 2019. The duration of this Agreement is for the period of
November 19, 2019 through November 18, 2022. This Agreement maybe extended by mutual
agreement upon the same terms and conditions for an additional one (1) year term. The Parties
may exercise up to two one-year extensions. Any extension of this Agreement must be approved
in writing by the City Council.
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3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth
in the attached Exhibit "A", including, but not limited to: project management; civil engineering;
traffic engineering; transportation planning; plan reviews; constructability reviews; long-range
planning for all disciplines described in Exhibit "A"; grants management; and, community
outreach and communications.
The CONSULTANT will be expected to submit proposals for individual task orders in a
timely manner, consistent with the general scope of services described in Exhibit "A". Task
order proposals shall include a detailed scope of work, schedule of deliverables, and a "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.
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 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.
4. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Stephen Manganiello,
City Engineer/Director of Public Works, 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. Matt Capuzzi, P.E., Project
Manager, thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT.
5. 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" shall not exceed $2,000,000. The compensation
for the CONSULTANT's work shall not exceed the rates set forth in Exhibit "B". The CITY will
not accept CONSULTANT "mark-ups" for services provided by SUBCONSULTANTS.
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", 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 fmal payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CITY,
and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested.
6. 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.
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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.
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: (1) be free from defects; (2)
become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this project; and (3) 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 Services 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
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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 set forth in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT, or the CONSULTANT's agents,
servants, or employees are not in any manner agents, servants, or employees of the CITY. The
CONSULTANT and its agents, servants, and employees are wholly independent from the CITY
and CONSULTANT's obligations to the CITY are solely 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. CONSULTANT must promptly produce a copy of any such
license, permit, or approval to CITY upon request. 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 -section 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
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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.
CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this
condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.
15. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. To the maximum extent
provided by law, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
National City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers 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 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 negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct in the performance of this Agreement. CITY will cooperate reasonably in the
defense of any action, and CONSULTANT shall employ competent counsel, reasonably
acceptable to the City Attorney.
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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. EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS AND INDEMNIFICATION.
A. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. If CONTRACTOR's employee(s)
providing services under this Agreement claims, or is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System ("PERS") to be eligible for
enrollment in PERS of the CITY, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
CITY for the payment of any employer and employee contributions for PERS benefits on behalf
of the employee as well as for payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which
would otherwise be the responsibility of the CITY.
CONTRACTOR's employees providing service under this Agreement shall not:
(1) qualify for any compensation and benefit under PERS; (2) be entitled to any benefits under
PERS; (3) enroll in PERS as an employee of CITY; (4) receive any employer contributions paid
by CITY for PERS benefits; or (5) be entitled to any other PERS-related benefit that would
accrue to a CITY employee. CONTRACTOR's employees hereby waive any claims to benefits
or compensation described in this Section 16. This Section 16 applies to CONTRACTOR
notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to
the contrary.
B. Limitation of CITY Liability. The payment made to CONTRACTOR
under this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which CONTRACTOR and
CONTRACTOR's officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled for performance
of any work under this Agreement. Neither CONTRACTOR nor CONTRACTOR's officers,
employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled to any salary or wages, or retirement, health,
leave or other fringe benefits applicable to CITY employees. The CITY will not make any
federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of CONTRACTOR. The CITY shall not be required
to pay any workers' compensation insurance on behalf of CONTRACTOR.
C. Indemnification for Employee Payments. CONTRACTOR agrees to
defend and indemnify the CITY for any obligation, claim, suit, or demand for tax, retirement
contribution including any contribution to PERS, social security, salary or wages, overtime
payment, or workers' compensation payment which the CITY may be required to make on
behalf of (1) CONTRACTOR, (2) any employee of CONTRACTOR, or (3) any employee of
CONTRACTOR construed to be an employee of the CITY, for work performed under this
Agreement. This is a continuing obligation that survives the termination of this Agreement.
17. 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 Labor 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, employees, and volunteers 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
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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.
18. 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 insurance policies:
A. 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. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and
volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be
provided.
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of either
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, or $1,000,000 per occurrence and
$2,000,000 aggregate with a $2,000,000 umbrella policy, covering all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of its operations, work, or performance under this Agreement. The policy
shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds,
and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit
must apply solely to this "project" or "location". The "project" or "location" should be noted
with specificity on an endorsement that shall be incorporated into the policy.
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, officials, 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's Risk Manager, at the address listed in subsection G
below, 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. The Certificate Holder for all policies of insurance required by this
Section shall be:
City of National City
c/o Risk Manager
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
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H. Insurance shall be written with only insurers authorized to conduct
business in California that hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category
rating of not less than A:VII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company of
equal fmancial 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 List
of Approved Surplus Line Insurers ("LASLI") and otherwise meet rating requirements.
I. 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 insurance policies required
by this Section 18 in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, the
CITY may treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and
terminate the Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be
disclosed to and approved by the CITY. CITY reserves the right to modify the insurance
requirements of this Section 18, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior
experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
K. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage or higher limits (or
both) than the minimum limits shown above, the CITY shall be entitled to the broader coverage
or higher limits (or both) maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds
in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the
CITY.
19. 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 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.
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 fmished 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:
To CITY: Stephen Manganiello
City Engineer/Director of Public Works
Engineering & Public Works Department
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
To CONSULTANT:
Matt Capuzzi, P.E.
Project Manager
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103
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
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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 fmancial 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.
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 Section 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 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. ADMINISTRATIVE 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.
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E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are
hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. To the extent any exhibits,
schedules, or provisions thereof conflict or are inconsistent with the terms and conditions
contained in this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
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. Assignment & Assumption of Rights. CONSULTANT shall not assign this
Agreement, in whole or in part, to any other party without first obtaining the written consent of
CITY.
H. 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.
I. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any legal action arising under
this Agreement shall be in either state or federal court in the County of San Diego, State of
California.
J. 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 fmal payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7.
K. 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.
L. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
M. Subcontractors or Subconsultants. The CITY is engaging the services of
the CONSULTANT identified in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any
portion of the work, unless such subcontracting was part of the original proposal or is allowed by
the CITY in writing. In the event any portion of the work under this Agreement is subcontracted,
the subconsultant(s) shall be required to comply with and agree to, for the benefit of and in favor
of the CITY, both the insurance provisions in Section 18 and the indemnification and hold
harmless provision of Section 15 of this Agreement.
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N. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
By:
Alejandra Sotelo Solis, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
(Corporation — signatures of two corporate officers required)
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Angil P. Morris -Jones (Title)
City Attorney
By:
Roberto M. Contreras
Deputy City Attorney
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CHE;,
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City of Nation! City
ON -CALL PROJECT j,;PPO° SEvIi:FS
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June 10, 2019
Roberto Yano, PE, Deputy City Engineer
City of National City
Engineering & Public Works Department
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Re: On -Call Project Support Services for National City's Capital Improvement Program
Dear Roberto Yano:
We applaud the City of National City for your forward -thinking vision that has, and continues to, strengthen
transportation choices, improve and revitalize public facilities, and enhance the quality of life for National City residents.
Being selected as an awardee for multiple grants over the past decade is evidence of the City's effective and innovative
planning efforts, and is something to be celebrated. From our past and current work for the City, we know first hand
that in order to successfully complete the projects envisioned over the life of this contract a comprehensive consulting
team with the experience, expertise, and immediate availability will be needed. Chen Ryan Associates has assembled
this team. Our local complete/green streets knowledge and experience is unmatched. Chen Ryan staff have delivered
an extensive list of award -winning active transportation projects and we are excited
for the opportunity to continue partnering with you to implement your vision.
Therefore, we are pleased to submit our proposal to the City of National City. The
Chen Ryan team offers the following benefits:
LOCAL AND EFFECTIVE
Chen Ryan Associates is based in San Diego and will perform all project work from
our San Diego location. We have strengthened our in-house team with highly
qualified subconsultant partners. In developing our team, we focused on depth and
flexibility in order to provide you expertise in the wide variety of services we know
will be required on your complex, multi -disciplinary projects. Additional detailed
descriptions of these firms and their qualifications are included in the proposal.
We have an unparalleled and in-depth understanding of the City's ambition to
implement mobility enhancements as our team members have assisted the City
in recently delivering an extensive list of professional services. We are currently
working on a number of task orders through our As -Needed Engineering contract
with your Public Works department, some of which includes: the Sweetwater Road
Protected Bikeway Project, the 24th Transit -Oriented Development Street Overlay,
and the City's SSARP Safety Analysis.
PROVEN AND RESPONSIVE CONTRACT MANAGER
Multi -modal complete/green streets and park projects are my passion. Over the
last decade I have worked almost exclusively as a project manager providing
preliminary design, environmental, final design, and construction period services
for active lifestyle and green streets projects in San Diego County. As contract
manager, I will be your point of contact during the delivery of this On -Call, ensuring
the overall quality and timeliness of all project deliverables. I pride myself on my
responsiveness to client needs and encourage you to contact our references to learn
firsthand about the attention and quality you will receive working with our team.
CONTENTS
1. Cover Letter
2. Executive Summary
3. Contact Information
4. Familiarity with Local
Environments
5. Experience and Technical
Competence
2-3
4-5
6
7
8-44
6. Grants Management 45-46
7. Financial Management & 47
Accounting Systems
Additional information 48-49
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CHEN J.
RYAN ar
City of National City
ON -CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES
COVER LETTER
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irthermore, our team offers the following benefits:
0 Unified Integration
The members of our team were selected for their
experience with similar on -call contracts and their
availability to serve you on this. contract.
0 ""Proven Approach
Our team of veteran task order managers and.
technical discipline leads will be assigned to
direct each given task based on the project
type and size. This allows our contract manager
to be involved in all assignments, while. the
respective, task order managers provide day-to-
day management for each individual task order"
This approach puts our resources to work for you.
proficiently and cost -efficiently, while balancing.
the demands of rigorous schedules on concurrent
task orders.
O Flexibility
We will propose a task delivery team for each
given task and partner with your respective project
manager to ensure they. agree with the proposed
team prior to beginning work.
O Value Engineering and. Quality
Our team will provide the various professional
services that will be, required throughout this
contract. This means effective peer review,
quality control, depth of experience, and value
engineering that will allow our team to identify
and execute the mosteffective approach foryou:
vVe have assembled a comprehensive team that can support the City under the following disciplines as defined in the
RFQ:
Civil
Engineering
Architecture
Structural
Engineering
Landscape
Architecture
Mechanical
Engineering
Environmental
Planning
Electrical
Engineering
Graphic
Design
Traffic
Engineering
Planning &
Design
Traffic Signal
Communications
Engineering /
Project
Management
Transportation
Planning
Grant
Management
Chen Ryan is dedicated to innovative and cost-effective service, keeping projects within budget and on schedule. As
contract manager, I will be your main point of contact during the delivery of this contract, ensuring the overall quality and
timeliness of all deliverables while maintaining responsive to all client needs.
Sincerely,
Matt Capuzzi, PE / Contract Manager
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310 • San Diego, CA 92103
619.795.6086 / mcapuzzi@chenryanmobility.com
Monique Chen, PE / Principal
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310 • San Diego, CA 92103
619.318.4664 / mchen@chenryanmobility.com
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CHENjai, City of Nation' City
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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2 / Executive Summary
Since our establishment in 2011, Chen Ryan Associates,
Inc. has presented a fresh vision for transportation
planning and engineering in Southern California.
Our approach is built upon the multi -dimensional
experiences of our staff. We understand the quality -of -
life and health benefits of integrated transportation/
land use planning, smart growth, accessibility, and
active transportation. Chen Ryan is committed to
developing transportation systems and creating mobility
improvements that enhance and support vibrant and
sustainable communities. We offer specialized expertise
in the areas of transit and complete streets design, ADA
accessibility, bicycle/pedestrian planning and design,
civil and traffic engineering, multi -modal design and
analysis, transportation planning/land use & smart
growth planning, traffic operations and simulation, and
safe routes to school and transit design. Our experience
and capabilities in these areas allow us to take on a wide
range of municipal projects, bringing strong technical
expertise combined with practical experience in a variety
of environments and applications.
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
BUSINESS TYPE: California S Corporation
PRINCIPAL OWNERS:
Monique Chen, President
Matthew Capuzzi, Principa:
Our proposed Contract Manager, Matt Capuzzi, PE,
has spent the vast majority of his career designing
and leading, multimodal, municipal development,
and complete street projects in San Diego County. His
experience spans all phases of project delivery including
conceptual design, preliminary engineering, and final
design. Matt has led many projects through the critical
early stages of environmental analysis and the crucial
implementation stages of bid and construction. Matt
also has first-hand knowledge of what it takes to carry
out a federally funded projects.
0 PROFESSIONALS YOU KNOW AND TRUST
Our team includes local professionals that have worked
collaboratively with the City for many years. We
understand the most recent innovative design guidelines
available to implement complete streets projects, have
an intimate understanding of the latest storm water
design standards, and we are dedicated to the goal of
helping you transform your community into a more
livable city that provides safe transportation choices
for all.
When you select a consultant for this contract, you
are really selecting the people that will provide the
right combination of relevant experience, technical
competence, passion for the project, and skill in
successful delivery with quality and detail. Our
assembled team includes experienced engineers,
planners, and architects with highly successful track
records of completing projects for public agencies.
0 WHY SELECT THE CHEN RYAN TEAM?
Our local team is excited about the opportunity to grow
our relationship with National City. Our team provides:
• A hands-on contract manager. You can rest
assured that Matt Capuzzi will be readily
available, reliable, and accountable throughout
all phases of each task order assigned to our
team.
• Responsiveness, Local Knowledge, Relationships.
The Chen Ryan team can serve as an extension
of your staff, as we have done for you in the
past. We understand the local, technical,
and political challenges that impact your
constituents.
• Team of local experts. Our local team features
proven specialty subconsultants who have
worked with us on numerous previous projects.
• Experienced grant writers. Our team has
successfully helped the City acquire and manage
millions of dollars of transportation grant funding
and look forward to continuing this partnership
with you.
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EXHIBIT B
CHEN #:7 RYAN
On -Call Project Support Services for National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Rate Schedule
Effective through December 31, 2022
Classification Billing Rate per Hour
Principal $260.00
Senior Professional II $225.00
Senior Professional I $205.00
Professional II $185.00
Professional I $162.00
Analyst $130.00
Support Staff $90.00
Direct expenses such as but not limited to printing and reproductions, travel
expenses, deliveries, materials, shipping, postage, etc. will be invoiced at cost.
3900 5th Avenue, Suite 310 I San Diego, CA 92103 I (619) 795-6086
www.ChenRyanMobility.corn
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 1) AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 TO PROVIDE ON -
CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROJECT MANAGEMENT; CIVIL
ENGINEERING; TRAFFIC ENGINEERING; TRANSPORTATION PLANNING; PLAN
REVIEWS; CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEWS; LONG-RANGE PLANNING; GRANTS
MANAGEMENT; COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS; AND 2)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY PROJECT -SPECIFIC
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS, AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR GRANT FUNDED
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, National City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) estimates
approximately $80 million in Capital Improvement Projects needs over the next five years
to include corridor enhancements for traffic calming, pedestrian / bicycle safety (including
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance) and smart growth redevelopment; road diets
and complete streets; safe routes to school; traffic signal modifications; new street lights;
sewer replacement and upsizing; storm drain improvements and implementation of Low -
Impact Development (LID) measures for treatment of urban storm water runoff; drought
tolerant landscaping; facilities improvements; and park amenities; and
WHEREAS, successfully design, manage and construct these projects, the
Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for various engineering, architectural and construction support services on May 1, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the RFQ was advertised on the City's website, published in the
San Diego Union Tribune, e-mailed to over 100 professional consulting firms and also
advertised on PlanetBids where over 400 firms were notified; and
WHEREAS, the City also hosted an Information Session regarding the RFQ
process on May 14, 2019 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, which was
attended by over 100 people; and
WHEREAS, the City received 71 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from
various firms by the June 10, 2019 deadline and reviewed, taking into consideration,
among other things, past performance history, knowledge of the environment, the type of
services offered, and the cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, based on an interview, qualifications, and past performance,
staff recommends executing a three-year Agreement (with the option to extend for two,
one year extensions) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of
$2,000,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP, including,
but not limited to, project management; civil engineering; traffic engineering; transportation
planning; plan reviews; constructability reviews; long-range planning; grants management;
community outreach and communications; and
Resolution No. 2019 —
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WHEREAS, in addition, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to
execute any project -specific supplemental agreements, as may be required for grant
funded projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor to execute a three-year Agreement (with the option to extend for
two, one year extensions) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not -to -exceed amount of
$2,000,000 to provide on -call project support services for National City's CIP, including,
but not limited to, project management; civil engineering; traffic engineering; transportation
planning; plan reviews; constructability reviews; long-range planning; grants management;
community outreach and communications. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the
City Manager to execute any project specific supplemental agreements as may be
required for grant funded projects.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2019.
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Della, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Angil P. Morris Jones
City Attorney
A\o l A C
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Office of the City Clerk
1243 National City Blvd., National City, California 91950-4397
619-336-4228
Michael R. Dalla, CMC - City Clerk
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES
On -Call Project Support Services
CIP Program
Judith Hernandez (Engineering/Public Works) forwarded a duplicate original
Agreement to Chen Ryan Associates.