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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: .Line 6, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
Agenda Item 4.9
SU B..ECT : Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement for On -Call Building and
Safety Services
Prepared by: Nelson Pureco, Plan Check Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving the first amendment to the Consulting Services
Agreement with TRB & Associates, Inc., which provide contract services on an as needed basis to
the Building and Safety Division. The proposed amendment increases the hourly rates and the
limit on the total compensation paid to the consultants during the term of this agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement for On -Call
Contract Building and Safety Services with TRB & Associates, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
All charges will be in accordance with assigned on call work and charged to the Building and
Safety Division in accordance with the adopted budget.
DESCRIPTION:
The Building and Safety Division utilizes consultants on an as -needed basis to assist Staff with
specific areas of technical expertise. This includes plan check, inspections and building code
compliance activities. The firms used by the Building Division were selected through an open and
competitive request for qualifications process. The City Council authorized entering into a
Consulting Services Agreement with TRB & Associates, Inc., on June 1, 2021 (Resolution 58-21).
The term of services on this agreement expires on June 30, 2024.
The City has had to utilize the services of TRB & Associates more than anticipated this current
year and that is expected to continue into next fiscal year, due to some staffing shortages with
other on -call service providers.
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Staff proposes to amend this agreement to increase the limit on the total compensation paid to the
consultants during the term of this agreement as noted in Table 1, and to modify the hourly rates
as shown in Table 2. The Agreement is further amended to update the nondiscrimination and
equal opportunity clause, and to ensure that consultants remain compliant with the requirements
of the Health and Safety Code.
The proposed increase in the not to exceed limit is due to an unforeseen increase of assigned plan
review and inspection services.
This agreement does not include an automatic annual escalation in rates. Rate change request, if
any, are to be submitted in writing to the City no later than April 1st of each year. If approved by
the City, the rate changes become effective on July 1st of that year. Staff proposes to amend the
Consulting Services Agreement to modify the hourly reimbursement rates as shown in Table 2.
Table 1: Compensation Limit
Consultant
TRB + Associates, Inc.
Current Not to Exceed
$1,000,000
Proposed Not to Exceed
$1,750,000
Table 2: Hourly Rates
Consultant Position Current Rates Proposed Rates
Supervising Building Inspector $140 $146
Building Inspector III $130 $135
Building Inspector II $120 $125
Building Inspector I $105 $109
Building Inspector Trainee $85 $88
Plan Review (on or off -site) $140 $146
Permit Technician $80 - $90 $83 - $93
Certified Access Specialist Inspector $5 $5
surcharge
Overtime rate 150% 150%
Expediting plan check rate 150% 150%
Project Manager / Deputy Building Official $150 $156
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement for On -Call
Contract Building and Safety Services with TRB & Associates, Inc.
2) Exhibit A to Resolution First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement Between the City
of Dublin and TRB and Associates, Inc.
3) Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Dublin and TRB and Associates, Inc.
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Attachment I
RESOLUTION NO. XX — 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON -
CALL CONTRACT BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES WITH TRB & ASSOCIATES, INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved Consulting Services Agreements with
qualified consultants to provide certain services to the Building and Safety Division on an as
needed basis; and
WHEREAS, said consultants were selected through a Request for Qualifications projects;
and
WHEREAS, the Consultant submitted a request to increase the hourly compensation in
accordance with the terms of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Staff proposes to increase the limit on the total compensation paid during the
term of the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve Amendments to the Consulting Services Agreement with TRB & Associates, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the
amendments to the agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non -
substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/23 Page 1 of 1 330
DocuSign Envelope ID: 212D9B3A-5934-460B-9063-392EDF8FE7F4
Attachment 2
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2021, the City of Dublin (hereinafter referred to as
"CITY") and TRB & Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT") entered into
a Consulting Services Agreement for Building and Safety services (hereinafter referred to as
the "AGREEMENT"); and
WHEREAS, The City Council has directed Staff to process development
projects expeditiously and to hire consultants when services are needed; and
WHEREAS, the existing AGREEMENT expires on June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and CONSULTANT now wish to amend the Agreement
to increase the not to exceed limit as provided in Section 2, Compensation, of the Agreement.
WHEREAS, the CITY and CONSULTANT now wish to amend the Agreement
to increase the reimbursable rates as provided in Exhibit B, Compensation Schedule &
Reimbursable Expenses, of the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the AGREEMENT is amended as follows:
1) Section 2. Compensation, the not to exceed amount shall be increased to $1,750,000,
whereas the provisions of Sections 2.1 to 2.9 shall remain unchanged.
2) Exhibit B shall be rescinded in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Exhibit B, Compensation Schedule — Section B. Hourly Rates:
A. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered in accordance with the hourly rates
stated in Section B. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once per
month, based upon the work completed. At the sole discretion of the City, other
payment schedules may be considered. Invoices shall include an accounting of all
hours by classification and task. Invoices shall include the purchase order number,
amount of purchase order, amount of purchase order remaining, and total hours of
augmentation personnel assigned to the City covered by purchase order. The
format documentation included on the invoice shall be subject to approval by the
City Manager and/or designee.
B. HOURLY RATES
Exhibit B, Compensation Schedule — Section B. Hourly Rates: The following rates
include all reimbursable or indirect costs, including but not limited to business cards,
all required code books and references, a vehicle and mobile field device (smart phone
or laptop) compatible with the City's permitting system.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 212D9B3A-5934-460B-9063-392EDF8FE7F4
1
)
Supervising Building Inspection
(Includes oversight of Contract
Inspectors, monitoring of inspections
demand and a knowledge / certification
in commercial / multi -family and single-
family building systems. May include
plan checking assignments)
2) Building Inspector III
(Includes knowledge / certification
in commercial / multi -family and
single-family building systems including
structural. Mechanical, plumbing and
electrical systems. May include plan
checking of non-structural plans.)
3) Building Inspector II
(Includes knowledge / certification
in residential building systems including
structural, mechanical. Plumbing, and
electrical systems. May included plan
checking of non-structural plans.)
4) Building Inspector I
(Includes inspections of residential
buildings)
$146.00
$135.00
$125.00
$109.00
5) Building Inspector Trainee $88.00
6) Plan Review (On or off site) $146.00
7) Permit Technician $83.00 - $93.00
8) Overtime rates 150% of Above Hourly Rates
(When pre -approved in writing
from Contract Administrator or designee)
9) Certified Access Specialist -
Augmentation Inspector
(An hourly surcharge is permitted for
each inspector rate listed in this exhibit
that holds and active CASp certification)
10) Expediting of Projects
(When pre -approved in writing
$5.00
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from Contract Administrator or designee.
Plan Check Times to be negotiated
with each project but shall be at least 30%
faster than plan check times listed in Exhibit A section la)
Project Manager / Deputy Building Official $156.00
Plan Check Rates 150% of Above Hourly Plan Review Rate
This agreement does not include an automatic annual escalation in rates. Rate change
requests, if any, shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Administrator for the City of
Dublin no later than April 1st of each year and if approved will become effective July 1st of
that year.
3) Except to the extent inconsistent with this First Amendment, the Parties ratify and
confirm all of the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT.
4) All requisite insurance policies to be maintained by the Consultant pursuant to the
Agreement, as may have been amended from time to time, shall include coverage for
the amended term, as described above.
5) The individuals executing this Amendment and the instruments referenced in it on
behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right
and actual authority to bind Consultant to the terms and conditions of this
Amendment.
SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 212D9B3A-5934-460B-9063-392EDF8FE7F4
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be
executed as of the date of the City Manager's signature below.
CITY OF DUBLIN
By:
Linda Smith, City Manager
Dated:
ATTEST:
By:
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
DocuSigned by:
bt. ba� t1
By. \n7CFn,»fpr.„„
Todd Bailey, P.E., LEED AP, CASp, MBA
Principal and Project Manager
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Attachment 3
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin ("City") and
TRB and Associates, Inc. ("Consultant") (together sometimes referred to as the "Parties") as of July 1, 2021
(the "Effective Date").
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and
place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms
of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail. Consultant shall conform to the requirements
of the Special Conditions attached as Exhibit C.
1.1
Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall
end on June 30, 2024, the date of completion specified in Exhibit A, and Consultant shall
complete the work described in Exhibit A on or before that date, unless the term of the
Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8. The time
provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall not affect
the City's right to terminate the Agreement, as referenced in Section 8. Notwithstanding
the foregoing this Agreement may be extended on a month to month basis for up to 6
months upon the written consent of the Consultant and the City Manager, provided that: a)
sufficient funds have been appropriated for such purchase, b) the price charged by the
Consultant for the provision of the serves described in Exhibit A does not increase. None
of the foregoing shall affect the City's right to terminate the Agreement as provided for in
Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this
Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent
practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform
services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons,
Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City,
reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this
Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance
provided in Subsection 1.2 above and to satisfy Consultant's obligations hereunder.
1.5 [Reserved].
1.6 [Reserved].
Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and
TRB and Associates, Inc.
July 1, 2021
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Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed
$1,000,000, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for
services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict
between this Agreement and Consultant's proposal, attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of
compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only
payments from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall
submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City in
writing, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this
Agreement is based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder,
including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the Parties
further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions
and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City
therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the
term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs
incurred prior to the invoice date. No individual performing work under this Agreement shall
bill more than 2,000 hours in a fiscal year unless approved, in writing, by the City Manager
or his/her designee. Invoices shall contain the following information:
■ Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice, etc.;
■ The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
• A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings,
the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the
percentage of completion;
• A copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the
following:
o Daily logs of total hours worked by each individual performing work under
this Agreement
o Hours must be logged in increments of tenths of an hour or quarter hour
o If this Agreement covers multiple projects, all hours must also be logged
by project assignment
o A brief description of the work, and each reimbursable expense
• The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant and
each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing services
hereunder;
■ The Consultant's signature;
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• Consultant shall give separate notice to the City when the total number of hours
worked by Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or subcontractor of
Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours within a 12-month period under this
Agreement and any other agreement between Consultant and City. Such notice shall
include an estimate of the time necessary to complete work described in Exhibit A and
the estimate of time necessary to complete work under any other agreement between
Consultant and City, if applicable.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for
services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City
shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements
above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this
Agreement within 60 days after completion of the services and submittal to City of a final
invoice, if all services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to
this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever
incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make
no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum
amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement,
unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly
executed change order or amendment.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed
the amounts shown on the compensation schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in Exhibit B. Expenses
not listed in Exhibit B are not chargeable to City. Reimbursable expenses are included in
the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement that shall not be
exceeded.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes
incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all
outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as
of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and
timesheets to verify costs incurred to that date.
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2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any
services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of
authorization from the Contract Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole
cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services
required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed
in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be
reasonably necessary for Consultant's use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and
the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall
be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve
incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other
communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before fully executing this Agreement, Consultant, at its
own cost and expense, unless otherwise specified below, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance
listed below against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives,
employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant shall provide proof
satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of
insurance satisfactory in all respects, and that such insurance is in effect prior to beginning work.
Consultant shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this
Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid or proposal. Consultant
shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all
insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence to City that such insurance is in
effect. VERIFICATION OF THE REQUIRED INSURANCE SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND MADE PART OF
THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO EXECUTION. Consultant shall maintain all required insurance listed
herein for the duration of this Agreement.
4.1 Workers' Compensation.
4.1.1 General Requirements. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for
any and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be
provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident. In the alternative,
Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to meet these requirements, but
only if the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the
California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets
the standards of the California Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the
Contract Administrator.
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The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the entity for all work performed by the Consultant, its employees,
agents, and subcontractors.
4.1.2 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.1, Consultant shall
submit the following:
a. Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amounts specified in the section;
and
b. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement as required by the section.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
4.2.1 General Requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain
commercial general liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an amount
not less than $1,000,000 and automobile liability insurance for the term of this
Agreement in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, combined
single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this
Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an Automobile Liability
form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this
Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to, protection
against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting
therefrom, and damage to property resulting from activities contemplated under
this Agreement, including the use of owned and non -owned automobiles.
4.2.2 Minimum Scope of Coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form
CG 0001 (most recent edition) covering comprehensive General Liability on an
"occurrence" basis. Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance
Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001, Code 1 (any auto). No
endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.
4.2.3 Additional Requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the
insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to the policy:
a. The Insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and not
on a claims -made basis.
b. City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as
additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Consultant; or automobiles owned,
leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.
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c. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any insurer or
contractor may require from vendor by virtue of the payment of any loss.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsements that may be necessary to
effect this waiver of subrogation.
d. For any claims related to this Agreement or the work hereunder, the
Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects
the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance
or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees,
or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not
contribute with it.
4.2.4 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.2, Consultant shall
submit the following:
a. Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amounts specified in the section;
b. Additional Insured Endorsement as required by the section;
c. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement as required by the section; and
d. Primary Insurance Endorsement as required by the section.
4.3 Professional Liability Insurance.
4.3.1 General Requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain
for the period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for
licensed professionals performing work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount
not less than $2,000,000 covering the licensed professionals' errors and
omissions. Any deductible or self -insured retention shall not exceed $150,000 per
claim.
4.3.2 Claims -Made Limitations. The following provisions shall apply if the professional
liability coverage is written on a claims -made form:
a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the
date of the Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least 5 years after completion of the Agreement or the
work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another
claims -made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of
this Agreement, Consultant shall purchase an extended period coverage
for a minimum of 5 years after completion of work under this Agreement.
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d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City
for review prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement.
4.3.3 Additional Requirements. A certified endorsement to include contractual liability
shall be included in the policy.
4.3.4 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.3, Consultant shall
submit the Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amounts specified in the section.
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed
with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII.
4.4.2 Verification of Coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish City with complete copies of all Certificates of Liability
Insurance delivered to Consultant by the insurer, including complete copies of all
endorsements attached to the policies. All copies of Certificates of Liability
Insurance and certified endorsements shall show the signature of a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. If the City does not
receive the required insurance documents prior to the Consultant beginning work,
it shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them. The City reserves
the right to require complete copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
4.4.3 Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and
obtain the written approval of City for the self -insured retentions and deductibles
before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this
Agreement. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate
such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects the City, its officers,
employees, and volunteers; or the Consultant shall provide a financial guarantee
satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations,
claim administration and defense expenses.
4.4.4 Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 4 shall include a "wasting"
policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of defense).
4.4.5 Endorsement Requirements. Each insurance policy required by Section 4 shall
be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except
after 30 days' prior written notice has been provided to the City.
4.4.6 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its
policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
requirements stated herein.
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4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide
or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which
are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for
Consultant's breach:
■ Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such
insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
■ Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that
becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment,
until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
■ Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. Refer to the attached
Exhibit C, which is incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall
be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. This Agreement shall
not be construed as an agreement for employment. City shall have the right to control
Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subsection 1.3; however, otherwise
City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant further acknowledges that
Consultant performs Services outside the usual course of the City's business; and is
customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the
same nature as the Consultant performs for the City and has the option to perform such
work for other entities. Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule,
regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents,
and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or
become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation,
benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to
enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of
City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or
employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant Not an Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement
to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
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7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with
all laws and regulations applicable to the performance of the work hereunder, including but
not limited to, the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any
copyright, patent or trademark law. Consultant's failure to comply with any law(s) or
regulation(s) applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall constitute a breach
of contract.
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by
fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors
shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of
such fiscal assistance program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and
its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications,
and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective
professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its
employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect
at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are
legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing,
Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the
basis of a person's race, sex, gender, religion (including religious dress and grooming
practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition
(including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, age, sexual orientation, color,
creed, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or
belief, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local,
state, or federal laws (each a "Protected Characteristic"), against any employee, applicant
for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or
applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by
the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written
notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to City and shall
include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
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In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services
performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of
such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents, photographs,
computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or
prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this
Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a
written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and
agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this
Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have no
obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred
during the extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The Parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the
Parties.
8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a
determination of Consultant's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized
personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant.
Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written
approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the
performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted
in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive
the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms
of this Agreement, City's remedies shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any
other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not
finished by Consultant; or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work
described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that
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City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had
completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications,
records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that
Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters
covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver
those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and
agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described
above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are
not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree that, until
final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are
confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both
Parties.
9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books
of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents
evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged
to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of 3 years, or for any longer period
required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Subsection 9.2 of this
Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of
the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds
expended under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.00, the Agreement shall be subject to
the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit
of the City, for a period of 3 years after final payment under the Agreement.
Section 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attorneys' Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for
declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to which
that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a
separate action brought for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this
Agreement, the Parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the
state courts of California in the County of Alameda or in the United States District Court for
the Northern District of California.
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10.3 Severabilitv. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so
adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any
provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this
Agreement.
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this
Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term
of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the Parties.
10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written
studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or
less cost than virgin paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities within
the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place
Consultant in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act,
codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this
Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this
Agreement that would violate California Government Code Section 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous 12 months,
an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an employee,
agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous 12 months, Consultant warrants that
it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant
understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of California Government Code
Section 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be entitled to
any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including
reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any
sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it
may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of California Government Code
Section 1090 et seq., and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the
State of California.
At City's sole discretion, Consultant may be required to file with the City a Form 700 to
identify and document Consultant's economic interests, as defined and regulated by the
California Fair Political Practices Commission. If Consultant is required to file a Form 700,
Consultant is hereby advised to contact the Dublin City Clerk for the Form 700 and
directions on how to prepare it.
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10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or
interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager
("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract
Administrator or his or her designee.
10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
TRB and Associates, Inc.
3180 Crow Canyon Place
Suite 216
Sam Ramon, CA 94583
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
City of Dublin
Att: City Manager
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
10.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibits A, B, and C represents the entire and integrated
agreement between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations, or agreements, either written or oral.
Exhibit A Scope of Services
Exhibit B Compensation Schedule & Reimbursable Expenses
Exhibit C Indemnification
10.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
10.13 Certification per Iran Contracting Act of 2010. In the event that this contract is for
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) or more, by Consultant's signature below Consultant
certifies that Consultant, and any parent entities, subsidiaries, successors or subunits of
Consultant are not identified on a list created pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2203 of
the California Public Contract Code as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran as
described in subdivision (a) of Section 2202.5, or as a person described in subdivision (b)
of Section 2202.5 of the California Public Contract Code, as applicable.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. The persons whose signatures appear
below certify that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the respective Party.
CITY OF DUBLIN
TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
ooas' eey: �ooasignea by:
Linda Smith, City Manager Todd Bailey, P.E., LEED AP, CASp, MBA,
Principal and Project Manager
Attest:
(10oaslgned by: III
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Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
uaigneo oy:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. BUILDING INSPECTION AND PLAN CHECK SERVICES. Consultant shall enforce provisions of
the City's Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green Building Standards,
Universal Design, Energy and Building Maintenance Codes; The City of Dublin's Zoning Code; and
related State and local laws. Consultant shall make such inspections and investigations as may be
required to effect such enforcement and issue permits as / are required by the City's Ordinances
and duly adopted policies. Such enforcement shall include the duties related to the Building
Official, as assigned, as set forth in the Dublin Municipal Code, and in the performance of such
work the Consultant shall do the following:
a. Plan Review. As assigned by the Chief Building Official, review plans prepared by or on
behalf of applicants for compliance with the applicable Federal, State, and City ordinances
and regulations.
Consultant will strive to complete the first plan check submitted within ten (10) business
days of notification of assignment of review by the City. The goal agreed to by Consultant
will be to complete 95% of all complete submittal within the ten (10) day period. City
recognizes that on large scale projects this may not be possible, and Consultant will strive
for a plan review period that does not exceed fifteen (15) days on large-scale projects.
The Consultant SHALL notify the Chief Building Official if the first plan check will not be
completed within ten (10) business days.
Consultant will strive to complete the second or subsequent plan check submitted within
five (5) business days of notification of assignment of review by the City. The goal agreed
to by Consultant will be to complete 95% of all complete submittal within the five (5) day
period. City recognizes that on large scale projects this may not be possible, and
Consultant will strive for a plan review period that does not exceed ten (10) days on large-
scale projects. The Consultant SHALL notify the Chief Building Official if the first plan
check will not be completed within five (5) business days.
b. Building Inspection. Provide building inspection services during the course of construction
of facilities to enforce compliance with the provisions of applicable laws including City
Ordinances and regulations set forth on the plans for which the permit is issued. In the
performance of such duties, Consultant shall provide prompt inspections for each project
at the completion of various stages of construction to determine compliance. Consultant
shall provide City Manager and / or designee with relevant background information on all
assigned inspection personnel prior to assignment under this agreement. Consultant shall
assign competent personnel whose background, experience, applicable certifications, and
demeanor demonstrate an ability to conduct inspections of the type required under this
Agreement, in accordance with City standards. City Manager and / or designee shall
determine acceptability of assigned inspection personnel. Consultant shall promptly
identify alternate personnel in the event of a request by the City Manager and / or
designee.
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In the event that Consultant request a change in the assigned inspection personnel,
Consultant shall bear the full cost of any training required to familiarize the assigned
personnel with the current status of projects in the City. At the minimum, this shall include
a one -week overlap with both inspectors. In the event that an assigned inspector is absent
for a period of greater than three concurrent workdays, the Consultant will provide a
qualified temporary replacement that is approved by the City.
c. Building Maintenance / Housing Code Enforcement. Under the direction of the Chief
Building Official, Consultant shall enforce the City's Building Maintenance Code by
investigation of complaints regarding substandard housing conditions and when
necessary, prepare cases for citation hearings, criminal proceedings in municipal court,
and / or civil abatement proceedings.
d. Presentations of Code Updates. In the event that the State of California adopts revisions
to any of the adopted codes during the term of this Agreement, Consultant upon request
shall assist the Building Official in preparing the staff report and necessary ordinances in
advance of the State mandatory implementation date.
e. Other Duties. Consultant shall perform other related activities as requested by the City,
including Permit Technician or Building Official services. Fees for such services shall be
negotiated on an as -needed basis as approved by the City Manager or his/her designee.
2. REPORTING / PUBLIC INFORMATION. Consultant shall be responsible for coordination of
monthly and annual reports summarizing activities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement.
Reports shall be in a format as mutually agreed by the City Manager and/or designee. As required,
Consultant may prepare staff reports for City Council, including but not limited to review and
adoption of related code updates. Consultant shall also assist with the preparation of informational
brochures designed to assist the public with Building and Safety process.
3. COLLECTION OF FEES. All fees collected from permit applicants in connection with the carrying
out of the functions set forth in this Agreement shall be collected by the City. If required,
Consultant shall submit as appropriate, information and recommendations on proposed City
adjustments to the adopted fee schedules.
4. LIMITATIONS (AVODANCE OF CONFLICTS). During the term of this Agreement, Consultant
shall not provide services to any client for a project that requires and approval from the City.
5. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE. The following terms and conditions are hereby
agreed to by Consultant in the event of a local or reginal emergency:
a. Report into the City of Dublin Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C.). Contract personnel
assigned to the City will make a reasonable effort to report to the City of Dublin E.O.C. as soon
as possible following a local or regional emergency.
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b. Consultant shall provide emergency preparedness training. All contract personnel assigned to
the City shall maintain at all times appropriate emergency training and certification, such as
ATC-20 Damage Assessment Training and Certification.
c. The Consultant shall make contract personnel and Consultant resources available for
emergency response at the same hourly rates and conditions specified in this contract.
d. The Consultant acknowledges that emergency response work may require variations in the
work hours and assignments.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
A. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered in accordance with the hourly rates stated in
section B. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once per month, based upon the
work completed. At the sole discretion of the City, other payment schedules may be considered.
Invoices shall include an accounting of all hours by classification and task. Invoices shall include
the purchase order number, amount of purchase order, amount of purchase order remaining, and
total hours of augmentation personnel assigned to the City covered by purchase order. The format
documentation included on the invoice shall be subject to approval by the City Manager and / or
designee.
B. HOURLY RATES:
The following rates include all reimbursable or indirect costs, including but not limited to business
cards, all required code books and references, a vehicle, mileage and mobile field device (tablet or
laptop) compatible with the City's permitting and plan storage systems.
1) Supervising Building Inspection $140.00
Prevailing wage rate 130% of Above Hourly Rate
(Includes oversight of Contract
Inspectors, monitoring of inspections
Demand and a knowledge / certification
in commercial / multi -family and single-
family building systems. May include
plan checking assignments)
2) Building Inspector III
Prevailing wage rate
(Includes knowledge / certification
in commercial / multi -family and
single-family building systems including
structural. Mechanical, plumbing and
electrical systems. May include plan
checking of non-structural plans.)
3) Building Inspector II
(Includes knowledge / certification
in residential building systems including
structural, mechanical. Plumbing, and
electrical systems. May included plan
checking of non-structural plans.)
4) Building Inspector I
(Includes inspections of residential
$130.00
130% of Above Hourly Rate
$120.00
$105.00
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buildings)
5) Building Inspector Trainee $85.00
6) Plan Review (On or off site) $140.00
7) Permit Technician $80.00 to $90.00
8) Overtime rates 150% of Above Hourly Rates
(When pre -approved in writing
from Contract Administrator or designee)
9) Certified Access Specialist -
Augmentation Inspector
(An hourly surcharge is permitted for
each inspector rate listed in this exhibit
that holds and active CASp certification)
$5.00
10) Expediting of Projects
(When pre -approved in writing
from Contract Administrator or designee.
Plan Check Times to be negotiated
with each project but shall be at least 30%
faster than plan check times listed in ExhibitA section la)
Project Manager / Deputy Building Official $150.00
Plan Check Rates 150% of Above Hourly Plan Review Rate
This agreement does not include an automatic annual escalation in rates. Rate change requests,
if any, shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Administrator for the City of Dublin no later than April 1st
and if approved by the City Council would become effective July 1st of that year.
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EXHIBIT C
INDEMNIFICATION
A. Consultant shall, to the extent permitted by law, including without limitation California Civil Code 2782
and 2782.8, indemnify, hold harmless and assume the defense of, in any actions at law or in equity, the
City, its employees, agents, volunteers, and elective and appointive boards, from all claims, losses, and
damages, including property damage, personal injury, death, and liability of every kind, nature and
description, arising out of, pertaining to or related to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct
of Consultant or any person directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as agent for, Consultant, during
and after completion of Consultant's work under this Agreement.
B. With respect to those claims arising from a professional error or omission, Consultant shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the City (including its elected officials, officers, employees, and
volunteers) from all claims, losses, and damages arising from the professionally negligent acts, errors
or omissions of Consultant, however, the cost to defend charged to Consultant shall not exceed
Consultant's proportionate percentage fault.
C. Consultant's obligation under this section does not extend to that portion of a claim caused in whole or
in part by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
D. Consultant shall also indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from all suits or claims for
infringement of any patent rights, copyrights, trade secrets, trade names, trademarks, service marks, or
any other proprietary rights of any person or persons because of the City or any of its officers,
employees, volunteers, or agents use of articles, products things, or services supplied in the
performance of Consultant's services under this Agreement, however, the cost to defend charged to
Consultant shall not exceed Consultant's proportionate percentage fault.
E. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services
under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City,
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or
employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which
would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
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