Request for Qualifications for On-Call Professional Planning and Environmental Review Pursuant to the CEQA Services

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Notice is hereby given that Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received by the City of San Fernando, California, for furnishing the following: ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SERVICES The City of San Fernando Community Development Department is requesting RFQs from qualified firms to provide on-call as needed professional consulting services in the fields of Planning and Environmental Review pursuant to CEQA. All selected firms will be placed on an official list of qualified consultants to be maintained by the Community Development Department for a period of five (5) years. Firms will be contracted on an on-call as needed basis. Firms may submit a proposal to provide services in either or both areas of expertise. Three original and one electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted to the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT in a sealed envelope labeled City of San

Fernando RFQ- City Planning and CEQA Services at CITY HALL, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California, 91340, no later than Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:30pm. All RFQs received after that time will not be accepted. A copy of the RFQ may be obtained from the Citys website at SFCITY.ORG/rfps-rfqs-nibs-nois/. Any bidder may withdraw their proposal, without obligation, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. A withdrawal will not be effective unless made in writing or email received prior to the closing date. Proposals may later be referred to the City Council for appropriate action. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals as the best interests of the City may dictate. By: ________________________________ Julia Fritz, City Clerk Published in The San Fernando Sun on December 7, 2023 https://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/rfps-rfqs-nibs-nois/ City of San Fernando CD-PLN RFQ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Community Department is requesting proposals for: On-Call Professional Planning and Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2023 RESPONSE DUE: January 11, 2024 2 GENERAL INFORMATION The City of San Fernandos Community Development Department is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms interested in providing on-call as needed professional consulting services in the fields of Planning and Environmental Review pursuant to CEQA for a five-year term, with potential extensions at the discretion of the City. BACKGROUND The City of San Fernando (City) is a general law city incorporated in 1911. The City is governed by a five-member city Council who members are elected at large and operates under a Council/City Manager form of government. It is located in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County and is approximately 2.4 square miles with a residential population of 24, 564. The Community Development Department includes the divisions of Planning, Building & Safety, Community Preservation and Housing. The Community Development Department intends to establish an official list of pre-screened, qualified consulting firms to provide professional services with expertise in the fields of Planning and CEQA environmental review. A consulting firm may propose to provide services in one or both of the specified areas but must clearly identify which professional services are being proposed. Once the list is established if a firm is selected for a specific project, consultants are expected to work independently. The list will be valid for a five- year term with optional extensions at the Citys discretion. On-Call Planning Services The City is seeking to contract with professional planning firms staffed with individuals who meet the qualifications, education and certificate/licensing requirements for a range of planning professionals from Planning Technician to Planning Manager. The firms staff should include professionals who have processed ministerial applications and discretionary entitlement for residential, commercial, and mixed used projects; has experience reviewing and evaluating architecture plans, writing staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, conditions of approval, specific plans, comprehensive plans, and creating presentations and presenting in front of Planning Commission and City Council. In addition to experience in case processing and conducting plan reviews, the Community Development Department desires firms that has expertise in, but not limited to, architecture and design; GIS and mapping; evaluating, analyzing and amending municipal codes, zoning codes, development standards; developing policy documents; and recommending implementation procedures for planning and land use related enacted state legislation. All selected firms will be placed on an official list of qualified consultants to be maintained by the Community Development Department for a period of five (5) years. Firms on the list can be 3 selected on an as needed basis to provide any professional planning service the Planning Division may be in need of, such as, to serve as a contract planner for a private development project, to perform staff functions or provide a professional service or product. Selection may be based on cost, timing, available staffing and/or specialized expertise related to the need. When a firm is selected for a task or project, the firm and its staff shall work as extension of City staff and under the direction of the Director or their designee. Depending on the specific work the firm is selected to perform, work may be required to be conducted on-site at City Hall or remotely according to the Division needs. The successful firms shall also have the resources to provide cost effective and timely services to the City. Additionally, the City has an option to interview the selected firms candidate who will provide on-call planning services. On-Call Environmental Review Services Pursuant to CEQA The City is seeking to contract with experienced environmental consulting firms to assist in the preparation of environmental assessments under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for private or public development projects or Citys planning projects or initiatives. The City is requesting proposals from environmental consulting firms with extensive experience in preparing notices of exemption, initial studies, negative declarations/mitigated negative declarations, and environmental impact reports in San Fernando and/or similar communities in California. This work requires experience and familiarity with CEQA, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State planning and zoning laws. The selected consultants may utilize the services of specialty sub-contractors to complete the necessary analysis. Traffic and transportation sub-consultants should have significant experiences conducting VMT analysis and communicating the results. All selected firms will be placed on an official list of qualified consultants to be maintained by the Community Development Department for a period of five (5) years. Selection may be based on cost, timing, available staffing and/or specialized expertise. If sub-consultants are necessary to complete the work, the consultant shall advise the City of the name of the firm(s) proposed to complete those studies. Sub-consultants shall have all the appropriate licenses, certifications, and registrations necessary to perform the scope of work. The consultant shall be fully responsible to the City for the performance of their sub-contractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them. When a firm is selected for a task or project, the firm and its staff shall work as extension of City staff and under the direction of the Director or their designee. Firms on the list can be selected on an as need basis to prepare environmental documents for development projects and City planning projects, programs or initiatives in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The selected firm will prepare the CEQA document with any and all required notices such as Notices of Preparation, Availability or Determination; and perform any and all CEQA/NEP related required tasks such as filings, conducting scoping meetings, and the like. In addition, selected consultants may be required to attend and present at all public hearings, assist Staff in the preparation of the CEQA related portions of the staff reports, findings for approval and 4 presentations. Selected firms will be required to enter into a professional service agreement and/or a memorandum of understanding depending on the project. The required services and performance conditions are described in the Scope of Work. INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMITTING FIRMS A. Examination of Proposal Documents By submitting a proposal, the prospective firm represents that it has thoroughly examined and become familiar with the services required under this RFQ, and that it is capable of delivering quality services to the City in a creative, cost-effective & service-oriented manner. B. Questions/Clarifications Please direct any questions regarding this RFQ to Erika Ramirez, Director of Community Development, via e-mail at eramirez@sfcity.org. Questions must be received no later than Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. All questions received prior to the deadline will be collected and responses will be emailed by Thursday, December 14, 2023. C. Submission of Request for Qualifications Three original and one electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted to the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT in a sealed envelope labeled City of San Fernando RFQ- City Planning and CEQA Services at CITY HALL, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, California, 91340, no later than Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:30pm. All RFQs received after that time will not be accepted. All proposals received after that time will not be accepted. D. Withdrawal of Proposals A firm may withdraw its proposal at any time before the due date for submission of proposals as provided in the RFP by delivering a written request for withdrawal signed by, or on behalf of the prospective firm prior to the closing date. E. Rights of City of San Fernando This RFQ does not commit the City to enter into a Contract, nor does it obligate the City to pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of proposals or in anticipation of a contract. The City reserves the right to: mailto:eramirez@sfcity.org 5 1) Make the selection based on its sole discretion; 2) Reject any and all proposals without prejudice; 3) Issue subsequent Requests for Proposal; 4) Postpone opening for its own convenience; 5) Remedy technical errors in the Request of Proposal process; 6) Approve or disapprove the use of particular sub-contractors; 7) Negotiate with any, all, or none of the prospective firms; 8) Solicit best and final offers from all or some of the prospective firms; 9) Accept other than the lowest offer; and/or 10) Waive informalities and irregularities in the proposal process. F. Contract Type It is anticipated that a standard form professional services agreement contract (Attachment A) will be signed subsequent to City Council review and approval of the recommended firm. G. Collusion By submitting a proposal, each prospective firm represents and warrants that; its proposal is genuine and not a sham or collusive or made in the interest of or on behalf of any person not named therein; that the prospective firm has not directly, induced or solicited any other person to submit a sham proposal or any other person to refrain from submitting a proposal; and, that the prospective firm has not in any manner sought collusion to secure any improper advantage over any other person submitting a proposal. SCOPE OF SERVICE The following section describes the specific services being requested by this Request for Qualifications. The City of San Fernando Community Development Department requires the services of professional consulting firms on an on-call as needed basis to assist the Planning Division. Therefore, the Department seeks to establish an official list of pre-screened, qualified consulting firms to provide professional planning services and an official list of pre-screened, qualified consulting firms to provide professional CEQA environmental review services. This will allow firms to be selected for required services staff is not licensed or certified to provide as part of the development review process as well as to engage professional experts to assist with City initiated projects or programs. While the City has historically utilized vendors for these services, this RFQ is being issued in compliance with internal requirements to periodically solicit proposals and maintain an updated list of qualified vendors. A firm may proposal to provide either of the required services or both, but must clearly indicate which services are being proposed. 6 Required Services: 1. On-Call Planning Services Activities in which a firm may be contracted may include but are not limited to those listed below. a) Staff Augmentation. A firm may be selected to temporary fill a role in or provide temporary support to the Planning Division. Expertise or experience may range depending on the current projects. Example of assignments include but are not limited to answering phone calls and emails, providing zoning and land use information to customers, processing ministerial applications and discretionary entitlements for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed used projects, including projects with density bonus requests; reviewing and evaluating architecture plans, writing staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, conditions of approval, specific plans and creating presentations and presenting in front of Planning & Preservation Commission and City Council. This may require on-site or remote work. b) Project Management. A firm may be selected to act as a contract planner to process a specific development project. Tasks to fill this function may include but not be limited to coordinate work with project applicant, architect, traffic and environmental consultants, or any sub-consultant(s) for the processing of the project application; review and verify all application documents utilize accurate and verifiable data in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and are in conformance with all applicable City codes and CEQA requirements; complete thorough analysis of all environmental, traffic or city requested studies and analysis is to be conducted to determine the appropriate level of CEQA review and document is complete; communicate with applicant consultants may be required to ensure properly documenting, processing and filings are completed in a timely manner; all lead agency duties; maintain records of communications and documents; prepare public notices, staff reports, resolutions, ordinances and related exhibits in conformance with City requirements for Planning & Preservation Commission and City Council hearings; present, attend, respond to project related questions at all required Planning & Preservation Commission meetings, City Council meetings or any other meetings requested by the Director or their designee; maintain clear, accurate and organized project files in accordance with City policy; attend community meetings; and communicate with other city departments and divisions in collecting comments, corrections and conditions of approval. Method and frequency of communication between the consulting project manager and the City shall be determined based on the specific development project. c) Specialized Planning Project. A firm may be selected based on a specialized expertise in, but not limited to, architecture and design; GIS and mapping; evaluating, analyzing and amending municipal codes, zoning codes, development standards; developing policy documents; and recommending implementation procedures for planning and land use related enacted state legislation. When the City has such a need, a project description will be shared with the firm to determine cost, timeline and availability of staff to perform the desired task. 7 2. On-Call Environmental Review Services Pursuant to CEQA Project CEQA Environmental Assessments. A firm on the official list may be selected to prepare an environmental assessment under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As a result of the assessment the selected firm may be required to prepare notice of exemptions, initials studies, negative declarations, mitigated negative declarations, or environmental impact reports. In addition to the environmental documents, the firm shall also prepare all notices, submit filings, conduct scoping meetings, and any other related activities. The selected from may also be required to attend City staff meetings or meetings with the applicant team and the City, assist staff in preparing staff reports, findings, approvals, presentations and attend and present at public hearings for the development project. The firm are expected to have the capacity to provide electronic copies of all documents and may be required to provide physical copies. PROPOSED TERM OF CONTRACT The proposed term of the contract is five years, with options for extensions at the Citys discretion. SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION RFP Available: December 7, 2023 Deadline for submittal of Questions: December 12, 2023 Response to Questions: December 14, 2023 Deadline for submittal of Proposal: January 11, 2024 Interviews (if necessary): Early February 2024 Agreement Presented to Council for Review & Approval: March 04, 2024* *tentative METHOD OF SELECTION AND NOTICES The Director of Community Development will evaluate the information provided in the submitted proposals using the following criteria as a guideline: 1. Responsiveness to and clarity of the Request for Qualifications. 2. Qualifications and knowledge of Firm and key personnels experience most closely related to the scope of work. 3. Relevant experience within the past five years. 4. References. 5. Cost effectiveness. 8 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Prospective Firms must submit three hard copies and one electronic copies of their proposal to the Community Development Department at San Fernando City Hall located at 117 Macneil Street San Fernando CA 91340. The Statement of Qualifications should include: 1. Cover sheet The proposal shall include a cover sheet that clearly identifies the professional services being proposed and who shall be the contact with their contact information pertaining to the proposal. 2. Summary This section shall discuss the highlights, key features, and distinguishing points of the Proposal. Specify which services are being proposed. Describe the methods by which your firm will fulfill the services requested in the Scope of Services and subsequent sections. Include detailed workflow, timelines and documentation if relevant. Since the staffing requirements may vary from project to project over the duration of the contract, describe the firms approach, capability and flexibility to adjust to varying staff requirements as the Citys needs and policies vary from one project to the next. Consultant shall have the ability to electronically receive, review and transmit reports, forms, and plans. Explain capability to review plans and documents electronically. Consultant shall have the ability to attend in person meetings and pick up/drop off documents, reports, plans from City Hall if necessary. Consultant is expected at a minimum to be available during City Hall hours of Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 5:30pm and Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm for staff or applicants to communicate electronically, by phone and if necessary, in person. Consultant is also expected to attend evening or weekend meetings, or hearings as required by project. Verify ability to fulfill availability and identify any restrictions or considerations to having consulting staff available. Provide a statement of the service(s) that differentiate your firm from other respondents. 3. Statement of Firm(s) Qualifications In order to be considered eligible and qualified under this RFQ, the firm must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of providing planning or 9 environmental review pursuant to CEQA services for cities of similar size to the City of San Fernando. Include a brief description of the Firm(s), including size, location of office(s), number of years providing service, organizational structure of the responsible division, etc. Firm must demonstrate qualifications and provide previous experience on similar or related projects in similar size cities to San Fernando. Provide a description of pertinent project experience with other public municipalities (maximum of four) that includes a summary of the work performed, the total project cost, the period over which the work was completed, and the name, title, and phone number of clients to be contacted for references. References should be located within California. Give a brief statement of the Firms adherence to the schedule and budget for each project. Additionally, this section shall include a listing of any lawsuit and the result of that action resulting from (a) any public project undertaken by the Firm where litigation is still pending or has occurred within the last five years or (b) any type of project where claims or settlements were paid by the Firm or its insurers within the last five years. 4. Include a Work Plan Section In this section, present a well-conceived service plan. This section of the proposal shall establish the Firms understanding of the Citys objectives and work requirements and the Firms ability to satisfy those objectives and requirements. Describe the proposed approach for addressing the scope of service, outlining the approach that would be undertaken in providing the requested services. If any sub-consultants would be used please include a list of those sub-consultant here and what activities would they be engaged to complete. Include a timetable for providing the service. Describe related service experience by the Firm in similar work. Please describe the role, extent of services (number of people used, engagement duration, and contract value). 5. Include a Project Staffing Section In this section, discuss how the Firm would propose to staff this project. Firms key project team members shall be identified by name, position(s) in the firm, specific responsibilities on the project and their qualifications. Any certifications held and number of years certified should be included for staff proposed to perform tasks. In addition, any municipal agencies they have worked within the past three years and their level of involvement should be noted. An organizational chart for the project team and resumes for key Firm personnel shall be included with a description of how overall supervision and quality assurance will be provided. Key Firm personnel will be an important factor considered by the Director of Community Development. There can be 10 no change of key personnel once the proposal is submitted, without prior approval of City. 6. Include a Proposal Costs Sheet and Rates Section In this section, include the proposed costs to provide the services desired. Include any other cost and price information that would be contained in a potential agreement with the City including that of sub-consultants. In addition, include the costs for any other services that are considered optional additions. *The City may elect to interview a short list of qualified firms or interview only the top 5 rated firms for each service based upon this RFQ. CONTRACT NO. XXXX ATTACHMENT A 2023 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (Engagement: INSERT ENGAGEMENT) (Parties: INSERT CONSULTANT NAME and City of San Fernando) THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter, Agreement) is made and entered into this _____ day of __________, 2023 (hereinafter, the Effective Date) by and between the CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, CITY) and INSERT CONSULTANT NAME, A Professional Corporation, (hereinafter, CONSULTANT). For the purposes of this Agreement, CITY and CONSULTANT may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term Parties. The capitalized term Party may refer to CITY or CONSULTANT interchangeably, as appropriate. RECITALS WHEREAS, CITY requires professional consulting services INSERT THE KIND OF SERVICES REQUIRED; and WHEREAS, CITY staff has determined that CONSULTANT possesses the experience, skills and training necessary to competently provide such services to CITY; and WHEREAS, the execution of this Agreement was approved by the San Fernando City Council at its Regular Meeting of _____ ___ 2023, under Agenda Item No. ___. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows: I. ENGAGEMENT TERMS 1.1 TERM: This Agreement shall have a term commencing from the Effective Date through _____ ___, 2023, (hereinafter, the Term). Nothing in this Section shall operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict the CITYs ability to terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience or for cause as provided under Article V (Termination), below. 1.2 SCOPE OF WORK: A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees to provide the services and tasks described in that certain Request for Proposals of CITY entitled INSERT TITLE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, (hereinafter, CITY RFP) and the written proposal of CONSULTANT entitled INSERT TITLE OF PROPOSAL (hereinafter, the CONSULTANT Proposal) dated INSERT DATE OF PROPOSAL. The CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT Proposal are attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit A and B respectively. The term Scope of FERNANDO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 2 of 22 Work shall be a collective reference to the CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT Proposal. The capitalized term Work shall be a collective reference to all the various services and tasks referenced in the Scope of Work. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the document entitled CITY RFP and the provisions of the document entitled CONSULTANT Proposal, the requirements of the document entitled CITY RFP shall govern and control but only to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency and no further. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Scope of Work and the provisions of this Agreement to which the Scope of Work is attached, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control. B. IF NO RFP ISSUED: Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees to provide the services and tasks described in that certain proposal of CONSULTANT entitled INSERT TITLE OF PROPOSAL dated INSERT DATE OF PROPOSAL (hereinafter, the Scope of Work) which is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit A. CONSULTANT further agrees to furnish to CITY all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, services, tasks and incidental and customary work necessary to competently perform and timely complete the services and tasks set forth in the Scope of Work. For the purposes of this Agreement the aforementioned services and tasks set forth in the Scope of Work shall hereinafter be referred to generally by the capitalized term Work. 1.3 PROSECUTION OF WORK: A. CONSULTANT shall perform the Work continuously and with due diligence so as to complete the Work by the completion date indicated in each Work Order. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY and in no manner interfere with the work of CITY, its employees or other consultants, contractors or agents; B. CONSULTANT shall not claim or be entitled to receive any compensation or damage because of the failure of CONSULTANT, or its subconsultants, to have related services or tasks completed in a timely manner; C. CONSULTANT shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among CONSULTANTs employees; and D. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall pay all sales, consumer, use or other similar taxes required by law. 1.4 COMPENSATION: CONSULTANT shall perform the Work in accordance with INSERT TITLE OF COMPENSATION DOCUMENT (hereinafter, the COMPENSATION RATE). The foregoing notwithstanding, CONSULTANTs total compensation for the performance of all Work contemplated under this Agreement, will not exceed the annual budgeted sum of PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 3 of 22 INSERT WRITTEN AMOUNT ($ INSERT NUMBER) (hereinafter, the Annual Not-to-Exceed Sum) during the Term of this Agreement, unless such added expenditure is first approved by the City Council. In the event CONSULTANTs charges are projected to exceed the Annual Not-to-Exceed Sum prior to the expiration of this Agreement, CITY may suspend CONSULTANTs performance pending CITY approval of any anticipated expenditures in excess of the Not-to-Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement. 1.5 PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION: The Annual Not-to-Exceed Sum will be paid to CONSULTANT in monthly increments as the Work is completed. Following the conclusion of each calendar month, CONSULTANT will submit to CITY an itemized invoice indicating the services performed and tasks completed during the recently concluded calendar month, including services and tasks performed and the reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses incurred. If the amount of CONSULTANTs monthly compensation is a function of hours worked by CONSULTANTs personnel, the invoice should indicate the number of hours worked in the recently concluded calendar month, the persons responsible for performing the Work, the rate of compensation at which such services and tasks were performed, the subtotal for each task and service performed and a grand total for all services performed. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will notify CONSULTANT in writing of any disputed amounts included in the invoice. Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. CITY will not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to CONSULTANT. 1.6 ACCOUNTING RECORDS: CONSULTANT will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. CITY will have the right to access and examine such records, without charge, during normal business hours. CITY will further have the right to audit such records, to make transcripts therefrom and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities. 1.7 ABANDONMENT BY CONSULTANT: In the event CONSULTANT ceases to perform the Work agreed to under this Agreement or otherwise abandons the undertaking contemplated herein prior to the expiration of this Agreement or prior to completion of any or all tasks set forth in the Scope of Work, CONSULTANT will deliver to CITY immediately and without delay, all materials, records and other work product prepared or obtained by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, CONSULTANT will only be compensated for the reasonable value of the services, tasks and other Work performed up to the time of cessation or abandonment, less a deduction for any damages, costs or additional expenses which CITY may incur as a result of CONSULTANTs cessation or abandonment. II. PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 4 of 22 2.1 CITYS REPRESENTATIVE: The CITY hereby designates INSERT CITY REPRESENTATIVE (hereinafter, the CITY Representative) to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement. The CITY Representative or their designee will act on behalf of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement. CONSULTANT will not accept directions or orders from any person other than the CITY Representative or their designee. 2.2 CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE: CONSULTANT hereby designates INSERT CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (hereinafter, Consultant Representative). Consultant Representative will have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the CONSULTANT for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant Representative or their designee will supervise and direct the performance of the Work, using their best skill and attention, and will be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Agreement. Notice to the Consultant Representative will constitute notice to CONSULTANT. 2.3 COORDINATION OF SERVICE; CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS: CONSULTANT agrees to work closely with CITY staff in the performance of the Work and this Agreement and will be available to CITY staff and the CITY Representative at all reasonable times. All work prepared by CONSULTANT will be subject to inspection and approval by CITY Representative or their designees. 2.4 STANDARD OF CARE; PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES: CONSULTANT represents, acknowledges and agrees to the following: A. CONSULTANT will perform all Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANTs profession. B. CONSULTANT shall at all times employ such force, plant, materials, and tools as will be sufficient in the opinion of the CITY to perform the Services within the time limits established, and as provided herein. It is understood and agreed that said tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, and material shall be furnished and said Services performed and completed as required by the Agreement, and subject to the approval of the CITYs authorized representative. C. CONSULTANT will perform all Work in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the CITY; D. CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code Section 1090 and the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 5 of 22 connection with Services. If CONSULTANT performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom; E. CONSULTANT understands the nature and scope of the Work to be performed under this Agreement as well as any and all schedules of performance; F. All of CONSULTANTs employees and agents possess sufficient skill, knowledge, training and experience to perform those services and tasks assigned to them by CONSULTANT; and G. All of CONSULTANTs employees and agents (including, but not limited to, subcontractors and subconsultants) possess all licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the tasks and services contemplated under this Agreement and all such licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals will be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement and made available to CITY for copying and inspection. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CONSULTANT will perform, at CONSULTANTs own cost and expense and without any reimbursement from CITY, any services necessary to correct any errors or omissions caused by CONSULTANTs failure to comply with the standard of care set forth under this Section or by any like failure on the part of CONSULTANTs employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants. Such effort by CONSULTANT to correct any errors or omissions will be commenced immediately upon their discovery by either Party and will be completed within seven (7) calendar days from the date of discovery or such other extended period of time authorized by the CITY Representative in writing and in her sole and absolute discretion. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CITYs acceptance of any work performed by CONSULTANT or on CONSULTANTs behalf will not constitute a release of any deficiency or delay in performance. The Parties further acknowledge, understand and agree that CITY has relied upon the foregoing representations of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to the representation that CONSULTANT possesses the skills, training, knowledge and experience necessary to perform the Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANTs profession. 2.5 ASSIGNMENT: The skills, training, knowledge and experience of CONSULTANT are material to CITYs willingness to enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, CITY has an interest in the qualifications and capabilities of the person(s) who will perform the services and tasks to be undertaken by CONSULTANT or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In recognition of this interest, CONSULTANT agrees that it will not assign or transfer, either directly or indirectly or by operation of law, this Agreement or the performance of any of CONSULTANTs duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In the absence of CITYs prior PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 6 of 22 written consent, any attempted assignment or transfer will be ineffective, null and void and will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. 2.6 SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL: CONSULTANT has represented to CITY that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, CONSULTANT may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of CITY. In the event that CITY and CONSULTANT cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, CITY shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the CITY, or who are determined by the CITY to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the CONSULTANT at the request of the CITY. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: [INSERT NAME AND TITLE]. 2.7 CONTROL AND PAYMENT OF SUBORDINATES; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The Work will be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANTs strict supervision. CONSULTANT will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Work subject to the requirements of this Agreement. CITY retains CONSULTANT on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. CONSULTANT reserves the right to perform similar or different services for other principals during the term of this Agreement, provided such work does not unduly interfere with CONSULTANTs competent and timely performance of the Work contemplated under this Agreement and provided the performance of such services does not result in the unauthorized disclosure of CITYs confidential or proprietary information. Any additional personnel performing the Work under this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT are not employees of CITY and will at all times be under CONSULTANTs exclusive direction and control. CONSULTANT will pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due to such personnel and will assume responsibility for all benefits, payroll taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments and the like. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers compensation insurance and the like. 2.8 REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS: If any of CONSULTANTs officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants is determined by the CITY Representative to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely performance of the tasks assigned to CONSULTANT, a threat to persons or property, or if any of CONSULTANTs officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants fail or refuse to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the CITY, such officer, employee, agent, contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant will be promptly removed by CONSULTANT and will not be reassigned to perform any of the Work. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 7 of 22 2.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: CONSULTANT will keep itself informed of and in compliance with all applicable federal, state or local laws to the extent such laws control or otherwise govern the performance of the Work. CONSULTANTs compliance with applicable laws will include, without limitation, compliance with all applicable Cal/OSHA requirements and applicable regulations of the Federal Department of Housing and Urbanization. 2.10 NON-DISCRIMINATION: CONSULTANT represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. 2.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: The Parties acknowledge, understand and agree that CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT are, and will at all times remain, wholly independent contractors and are not officials, officers, employees, departments or subdivisions of CITY. CONSULTANT will be solely responsible for the negligent acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants. CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT will have no authority, express or implied, to bind CITY in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of, or against, CITY, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred by CITY in writing. III. INSURANCE 3.1 DUTY TO PROCURE AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE: Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain policies of insurance that meet the requirements and specifications set forth under this Article. CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following insurance coverage, at its own expense: A. Commercial General Liability Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL Coverage) as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CG 0001) or its equivalent. Such CGL Coverage shall have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, operations, products and completed operations, and contractual liability. B. Automobile Liability Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and maintain PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 8 of 22 Automobile Liability Insurance as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, Code 1 (any auto). Such Automobile Liability Insurance will have minimum limits of no less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and property damage. C. Workers Compensation Insurance/ Employers Liability Insurance: A policy of workers compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which will indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both CONSULTANT and CITY against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by CONSULTANT in the course of carrying out the Work contemplated in this Agreement. D. Errors & Omissions Insurance: For the full term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance appropriate to CONSULTANTs profession. Such coverage will have minimum limits of no less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per claim. 3.2 ADDITIONAL INSURED REQUIREMENTS: The CGL Coverage and the Automobile Liability Insurance will contain an endorsement naming the CITY and CITYs elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds. 3.3 REQUIRED CARRIER RATING: All varieties of insurance required under this Agreement will be procured from insurers admitted in the State of California and authorized to issue policies directly to California insureds. Except as otherwise provided elsewhere under this Article, all required insurance will be procured from insurers who, according to the latest edition of the Bests Insurance Guide, have an A.M. Bests rating of no less than A:VII. CITY may also accept policies procured by insurance carriers with a Standard & Poors rating of no less than BBB according to the latest published edition the Standard & Poors rating guide. As to Workers Compensation Insurance/ Employers Liability Insurance, the CITY Representative is authorized to authorize lower ratings than those set forth in this Section. 3.4 PRIMACY OF CONSULTANTS INSURANCE: All policies of insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary to any coverage available to CITY or CITYs elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by CITY or CITYs elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers will be in excess of CONSULTANTs insurance and will not contribute with it. 3.5 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement will not prohibit CONSULTANT or CONSULTANTs officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 9 of 22 CONSULTANT hereby waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. 3.6 VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE: CONSULTANT acknowledges, understands and agrees, that CITYs ability to verify the procurement and maintenance of the insurance required under this Article is critical to safeguarding CITYs financial well-being and, indirectly, the collective well-being of the residents of the CITY. Accordingly, CONSULTANT warrants, represents and agrees that it will furnish CITY with original certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the coverage required under this Article on forms satisfactory to CITY in its sole and absolute discretion. The certificates of insurance and endorsements for each insurance policy will be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and will be on forms provided by the CITY if requested. All certificates of insurance and endorsements will be received and approved by CITY as a condition precedent to CONSULTANTs commencement of any Work. Upon CITYs written request, CONSULTANT will also provide CITY with certified copies of all required insurance policies and endorsements. 3.7 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE: In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this Agreement effective upon notice. 3.8 SPECIAL RISKS OR CIRCUMSTANCES: CITY reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances. IV. INDEMNIFICATION 4.1 The Parties agree that CITY and CITYs elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (hereinafter, the CITY Indemnitees) should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be protected from any and all loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys fees, litigation costs, or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the CITY Indemnitees with the fullest protection possible under the law. CONSULTANT acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of CONSULTANTs commitment to indemnify, defend and protect CITY as set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent CONSULTANTs services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to Claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 10 of 22 recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT. CONSULTANTs obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. 4.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the CITY Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs, and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANTs performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY. 4.3 CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement, any amount due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANTs failure to either pay CITY promptly for any costs associated with CONSULTANTs obligations to indemnify the CITY Indemnitees under this Article or related to CONSULTANTs failure to either (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement or (ii) comply with applicable workers compensation laws. 4.4 The obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITYs elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. 4.5 CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth herein this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITYs elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANTs subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys fees incurred by counsel of CITYs choice. 4.6 CITY does not, and shall not waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost, or expense. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 11 of 22 4.7 This Article and all provisions contained herein (including but not limited to the duty to indemnify, defend, and hold free and harmless) shall survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which the CITY may have at law or in equity. 4.8 [ONLY USE IF FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS] WORK OF CONSULTANTS DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SERVICES: The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this subsection shall apply to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of any individual who qualifies as a design professional within the meaning of subsection (c)(2) of Section 2782.8 of the California Civil Code in so far as such negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct occurs in the performance, work or activities that must be performed by a design professional. Subject to the limitation of the preceding sentence, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall immediately defend and indemnify and hold harmless the CITY Indemnities, defined above, from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANTs officers, employees, servants, agents, contractors, subcontractors or authorized volunteers or any other person or entity involved by, for, or with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement. The Parties understand and agree that the duty of CONSULTANT to indemnify, defend and hold harmless pursuant to this subsection includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. CONTRACTORs obligation to indemnify applies unless it is finally adjudicated that the liability was caused by the sole active negligence or sole willful misconduct of an indemnified party. If it is finally adjudicated that liability is caused by the comparative active negligence or willful misconduct of an indemnified party, then CONSULTANTs indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the established comparative liability. 4.9 WORK OF ALL OTHER PERSONS/NON-DESIGN PROFESSIONALS: Except as otherwise provided under Section 4.2 of this Article, above, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature to the extent caused by CONSULTANTs negligent performance under this Agreement, including but not limited to the negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANTs officers, employees, agents, servants, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants or the failure of the same to comply with any of the duties, obligations or standards of care set forth herein. The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless under this subsection shall not encompass a duty to indemnity, defend or hold harmless for liability, loss, suit, damage, expense, or cost caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of any or all of the CITY Indemnitees. The duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this subsection is intended to encompass liabilities, losses, damages, expense and costs not otherwise subject to subsection 4.2, above. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 12 of 22 4.10 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due CONSULTANT under this Agreement any amount due CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANTs failure to pay CITY promptly any indemnification arising under this Article and related to CONSULTANTs failure to either (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) comply with applicable workers compensation laws. 4.11 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, the obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITYs elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and authorized volunteers. 4.12 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITYs elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and authorized volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANTs subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys fees incurred by counsel of CITYs choice. 4.13 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, CITY does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense. 4.14 As to the duties to indemnify under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Article, above, the duties to indemnify, defend and hold harmless as set forth under this Section, shall survive the early termination or normal expiration of this Agreement and shall be in addition to any other rights or remedies which the CITY may have at law or in equity. V. TERMINATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 13 of 22 5.1 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without cause by giving prior written notice of CITYs intent to terminate this Agreement which notice shall specify the effective date of such termination. Upon such termination for convenience, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been performed by CONSULTANT up to the effective date of the termination. CONSULTANT may not terminate this Agreement except for cause as provided under Section 5.2, below. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, CITY may require CONSULTANT to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data, as defined in Section 6.1 below, and other information of any kind prepared by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of the Work. CONSULTANT will be required to provide such Documents and Data within fifteen (15) calendar days of CITYs written request. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY pursuant to Section 5.2, below, will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITYs ability to terminate this Agreement for convenience as provided under this Section. 5.2 EVENTS OF DEFAULT; BREACH OF AGREEMENT: A. In the event either Party fails to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or fails to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement), an event of default (hereinafter, Event of Default) will occur. For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default will give written notice to the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a Default Notice) which will specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default will be cured, which will not be less than the applicable cure period set forth under Sections 5.2B and 5.2C below or if a cure is not reasonably possible within the applicable cure period, to begin such cure and diligently prosecute such cure to completion. The Event of Default will constitute a breach of this Agreement if the defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under this Agreement. B. CONSULTANT will cure the Event of Default within the following time periods: i. Within ten (10) business days of CITYs issuance of a Default Notice for any failure of CONSULTANT to timely provide CITY or CITYs employees or agents with any information and/or written reports, documentation or work product which CONSULTANT is obligated to provide to CITY or CITYs employees or agents under this Agreement. Prior to the expiration of the 10-day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 10-day cure period. The foregoing PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 14 of 22 notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2B.i. that exceeds seven (7) calendar days from the end of the initial 10-day cure period; or ii. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of CITYs issuance of a Default Notice for any other Event of Default under this Agreement. Prior to the expiration of the 14-day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 14-day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2B.ii that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the initial 14-day cure period. In addition to any other failure on the part of CONSULTANT to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or the failure to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task), an Event of Default on the part of CONSULTANT will include, but will not be limited to the following: (i) CONSULTANTs refusal or failure to perform any of the services or tasks called for under the Scope of Work; (ii) CONSULTANTs failure to fulfill or perform its obligations under this Agreement within the specified time or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time; (iii) CONSULTANTs and/or its employees disregard or violation of any federal, state, local law, rule, procedure or regulation; (iv) the initiation of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, or similar legislation as relates to CONSULTANT, whether voluntary of involuntary; (v) CONSULTANTs refusal or failure to perform or observe any covenant, condition, obligation or provision of this Agreement; and/or (vii) CITYs discovery that a statement representation or warranty by CONSULTANT relating to this Agreement is false, misleading or erroneous in any material respect. C. CITY will cure any Event of Default asserted by CONSULTANT within forty-five (45) calendar days of CONSULTANTs issuance of a Default Notice, unless the Event of Default cannot reasonably be cured within the 45-day cure period. Prior to the expiration of the 45-day cure period, CITY may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CITY has commenced its efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 45-day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, an Event of Default dealing with CITYs failure to timely pay any undisputed sums to CONSULTANT as provided under Section 1.5, above, will be cured by CITY within five (5) calendar days from the date of CONSULTANTs Default Notice to CITY. D. CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also immediately suspend CONSULTANTs performance under this Agreement pending CONSULTANTs cure of any Event of Default by giving CONSULTANT written notice of CITYs intent to PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 15 of 22 suspend CONSULTANTs performance (hereinafter, a Suspension Notice). CITY may issue the Suspension Notice at any time upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. Upon such suspension, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been rendered by CONSULTANT to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY up to the effective date of the suspension. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITYs ability to suspend this Agreement as provided herein. E. No waiver of any Event of Default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent Event of Default or breach. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. F. The duties and obligations imposed under this Agreement and the rights and remedies available hereunder will be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. In addition to any other remedies available to CITY at law or under this Agreement in the event of any breach of this Agreement, CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also pursue any one or more of the following remedies: i. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part; ii. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may extend the time of performance; iii. The CITY may proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Agreement to recover damages for CONSULTANTs breach of the Agreement or to terminate the Agreement; or iv. The CITY may exercise any other available and lawful right or remedy. CONSULTANT will be liable for all legal fees plus other costs and expenses that CITY incurs upon a breach of this Agreement or in the CITYs exercise of its remedies under this Agreement. G. In the event CITY is in breach of this Agreement, CONSULTANTs sole remedy will be the suspension or termination of this Agreement and/or the recovery of any unpaid sums lawfully owed to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for completed services and tasks. 5.3 SCOPE OF WAIVER: No waiver of any default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant, warranty, agreement, term, condition, duty or requirement contained in this PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 16 of 22 Agreement. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. 5.4 SURVIVING ARTICLES, SECTIONS AND PROVISIONS: The termination of this Agreement pursuant to any provision of this Article or by normal expiration of its term or any extension thereto will not operate to terminate any Article, Section or provision contained herein which provides that it will survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement. VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 6.1 DOCUMENTS & DATA; LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: All Documents and Data will be and remain the property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use or dissemination by CITY. For purposes of this Agreement, the term Documents and Data means and includes all reports, analyses, correspondence, plans, designs, notes, summaries, strategies, charts, schedules, spreadsheets, calculations, lists, data compilations, documents or other materials developed and/or assembled by or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement and fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to Documents and Data stored digitally, magnetically and/or electronically. This Agreement creates, at no cost to CITY, a perpetual license for CITY to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and/or retain any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in all Documents and Data. CONSULTANT will require all subcontractors and subconsultants working on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement to agree in writing that CITY will be granted the same right to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and retain Documents and Data prepared or assembled by any subcontractor or subconsultant as applies to Documents and Data prepared by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. 6.2 CONFIDENTIALITY: All data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by CONSULTANT or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and will not be disclosed by CONSULTANT without prior written consent by CITY. CITY will grant such consent of disclosure as legally required. Upon request, all CITY data will be returned to CITY upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement. CONSULTANT will not use CITYs name or insignia, photographs, or any publicity pertaining to the Work in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of CITY. 6.3 FALSE CLAIMS ACT: CONSULTANT warrants and represents that neither CONSULTANT nor any person who is an officer of, in a managing position with, or has an ownership interest in CONSULTANT has been determined by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have violated the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C., Section 3789 et seq. and the California False Claims Act, Government Code Section 12650 et seq. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 17 of 22 6.4 NOTICES: All notices permitted or required under this Agreement will be given to the respective Parties at the following addresses, or at such other address as the respective Parties may provide in writing for this purpose: CONSULTANT: CITY: INSERT CONSULTANT NAME INSERT ADDRESS Attn: INSERT CONTACT NAME Phone: INSERT PHONE NUMBER City of San Fernando Attn: INSERT DEPARTMENT 117 Macneil Street San Fernando, CA 91340 Phone: (818) 898-1212 Such notices will be deemed effective when personally delivered or successfully transmitted by facsimile as evidenced by a fax confirmation slip or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit with the United States Postal Service, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address. 6.5 COOPERATION; FURTHER ACTS: The Parties will fully cooperate with one another, and will take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as are reasonably necessary, appropriate or convenient to achieve the purposes of this Agreement. 6.6 SUBCONTRACTING: CONSULTANT will not subcontract any portion of the Work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without the prior written approval of CITY. Subcontracts (including without limitation subcontracts with subconsultants), if any, will contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement, including provisions relating to insurance requirements and indemnification. 6.7 CITYS RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS: CITY reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the various projects worked upon by CONSULTANT. 6.8 PROHIBITED INTERESTS: CONSULTANT warrants, represents and maintains that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY will have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of CITY, during the term of his or her service with CITY, will have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. 6.9 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 18 of 22 6.10 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement will be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue, without exception, will be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, venue, without exception, will be in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California. 6.11 ATTORNEYS FEES: If either Party commences an action against the other Party, legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation will be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorneys fees and all other costs of such action. 6.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement will be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties. 6.13 NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFIT: There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. All rights and benefits under this Agreement inure exclusively to the Parties. 6.14 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement will not be construed in favor of, or against, either Party but will be construed as if the Parties prepared this Agreement together through a process of negotiation and with the advice of their respective attorneys. 6.15 SEVERABILITY: If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. 6.16 AMENDMENT; MODIFICATION: No amendment, modification or supplement of this Agreement will be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to CITY approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver will be void and invalid. 6.17 CAPTIONS: The captions of the various articles, sections and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement. 6.18 INCONSISTENCIES OR CONFLICTS: In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the exhibits attached hereto, the provisions of this Agreement will control. 6.19 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including all attached exhibits, constitutes the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 19 of 22 or written, which may have been entered into between CITY and CONSULTANT prior to the execution of this Agreement. Any statements, representations, or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by either Party that is not embodied herein will not be valid or binding on the Parties. No amendment, modification or supplement to this Agreement will be valid and binding unless in writing and duly executed by the Parties pursuant to Section 6.16, above. 6.20 FORCE MAJEURE: The Completion Date shall be extended in the event of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control of CONSULTANT and without the fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the CITY, if the CONSULTANT shall within three (3) calendar days of the commencement of such delay notify the City Representative in writing of the causes of the delay. The City Representative shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Representative such delay is justified. The City Representatives determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall CONSULTANT be entitled to recover damages against the CITY for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, CONSULTANTs sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section. 6.21 COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement will be executed in three (3) original counterparts each of which will be of equal force and effect. No handwritten or typewritten amendment, modification or supplement to any one counterpart will be valid or binding unless made to all three counterparts in conformity with Section 6.16, above. One fully executed original counterpart will be delivered to CONSULTANT and the remaining two original counterparts will be retained by CITY. SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 20 of 22 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above. CITY OF SAN FERNANDO CONSULTANT NAME: By: By: Nick Kimball, City Manager Name: Date: Title: APPROVED AS TO FORM Date: By: Richard Padilla, Assistant City Attorney Date: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 21 of 22 EXHIBIT A CITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. XXXX [INSERT Brief Description of Engagement] Page 22 of 22 EXHIBIT B CONSULTANT PROPOSAL