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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBUILDING CODE SERVICES INC.City of Santa Ana ��� V� COTC Office Use Only Clerk of the Council AGREEMENT TERMINATION FORM Please complete this form in its entirety when the attached agreement and all amendments (if any) are no longer in effect. Note: If your agreement is grant related, please ensure that all grant retention requirements have been satisfied prior to signing the termination form. CL K OF THE CI)i4t,lCI! Is the agreement(s) a permanent record? YesEl No Z✓ 11 13'22 Rw8'.4� Return form to the Clerk of the Council Office (M-30). Call 647-1520 if you have any questions. The agreement with BUILDING CODE SERVICES INC. No. A-2019-199-04 was completed on 51 131 Z1 and final payment has been made. (List all amendments. Use space below if needed.) Department: Planning and Building Phone/Ext.: X2717 Signature: Date: 07/12/2022 i.�agreementsVormsVcrm - agreement termination m m_goldenrod.doc INSURANCE NOT ON FILE A-2019-199-04 WORK MAY NOT PROCEED CLERK OF COUNCIL DATE: 5 to end°lu is AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ON -CALL BUILDING SAFETY CONSULTANT SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 5th day of November, 2019 by and between Building Code Services, Inc. ("Consultant"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and N municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of v California ("City"). c,t r*� RECITALS A. On September 3, 2019, the City issued Request for Qualification No. 19-085, by which it sought Consultants to provide on -call building safety consultant services for the Planning and Building Agency of the City of Santa Ana. B. The scope of work may include any and all work efforts related to City projects to provide Plan Check and Building Inspection services and customer assistance for the City of Santa Ana. The intent is to minimize response time and improve customer services by supplementing in-house staff with consulting services on an as -needed basis. C. Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City. Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFQ No. 19-085 and attached hereto as Exhibit A. D. Consultant has been selected as one of the fourteen (14) vendors which qualified for this engagement. Only those consultants approved by the City Council on November 5, 2019, shall be eligible to be engaged by the City for these services. E. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional contracting firm in the field. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES a. On an as -needed basis, and at the sole discretion of City, Consultant shall perform the services that are described in Exhibit A. Consultant's proposal is incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. Upon final execution of this Agreement, when the need for services arise, City shall initiate services through use of a Letter Agreement for a specific project, executed by the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency and the Consultant. Work by the Consultant may not proceed absent a previously engaged or fully executed consultant Page I of 10 #12067v2 agreement followed by letter agreement for a specific project. b. Schedule for Performance. Consultant shall perform the services identified in a scope of work to be attached to a letter agreement, as detailed above, required to commence a specific project. Said project(s) shall be completed as expeditiously as is consistent with generally accepted standards of professional skill and care, and the orderly progress of work. Details of the project timelines shall be provided in a completion schedule as part of the scope of work to a letter agreement. Consultant and City agree that the completion schedule represents the best estimate of the schedule. Consultant shall comply with completion dates noted unless a written waiver is granted by the City's project manager, or by means of an amended letter agreement. In the event that Consultant fails to complete a work product in accordance with the completion date noted in its letter agreement, Consultant agrees to pay the City liquidated damages in an amount to be determined as reasonable by the City, reflecting the overall scope of the project, on a per day basis for each work product that is delayed when such delay is caused by Consultant. Consultant and City acknowledge that the actual value of delay is extremely difficult to determine and any liquidated damages amount specified in the letter agreement represents the best estimate of the daily cost of delay to City. ii. Consultant shall not be responsible for performance delays caused by others, or delays beyond Consultant's control. Consultant shall provide written notice to City's project manager of such delays. If City agrees, the project manager's written approval to the Consultant shall extend the times for performance of the work by Consultant. iii. The liquidated damages payable shall be in addition to amounts payable under this Agreement, or any letter agreement, for goods sold, services rendered and other claims and charges attributable to the period prior to the effective date of the termination. 2. COMPENSATION a. As Consultant is one of fourteen (14) selected vendors selected by the City, City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit A. The total amount to be expended during the term of this Agreement, as approved by Council amongst the fourteen (14) selected vendors, shall not exceed $2,400,000. b. Where applicable, City shall recognize and pay for any outstanding invoices for work performed by any of the fourteen (14) selected vendors for building safety Page 2 of 10 #12067v2 consultant services performed by the Consultant for work previously performed for the City. C. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals and Scope of Work, which may reasonably be expected by City. 3. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above until November 5, 2022, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 17, below. 4. PREVAILING WAGES Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title S, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the services being performed are part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. 6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant Page 3 of 10 412067v2 shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk. 7. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance naming the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s) and shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with $2,000,000 in the aggregate, Such insurance shall (a) name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s); (b) be primary with respect to insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions. b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non -owned automobiles. C. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the California Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant has any employees, is required to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance. Prior to commencing the performance of the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident. d. If Consultant is or employs a licensed professional such as an architect or engineer: Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per claim with $2,000,000 in the aggregate. C. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this section: Page 4 of 10 #12067v2 (i) Consultant shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and effect for the entire period covered by this Agreement. (ii) Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of this Agreement and shall be approved by the City. (iii) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be cancelled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect, by consultant, without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. (iv) Where the amounts or coverage provided by the certificates of insurance provides coverage greater than those listed by this Agreement, the amounts provided by the certificates of insurance shall be incorporated by reference into the Agreement. (v) Consultant shall supply City with a fully executed additional insured endorsement. f. If Consultant fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not affect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the City. 8. INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the negligent operations of the Consultant or its Consultants, subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section Page 5 of 10 #12067v2 2782.8, to claims that arise of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant. 9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees against any and all liability, including costs, and attorney's fees, for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright contained in the work product or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement. 10. RECORDS Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. 11. CONFIDENTIALITY If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the City. 12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services. #12067v2 Page 6 of 10 13. NOTICE Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons: To City: Clerk of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988 Fax: 714- 647-6956 Executive Director Planning and Building Agency City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Fax: 714-647-5897 To Consultant: Building Code Services, Inc. Donna Caraig, Principal 5319 University Dr. #100 Irvine, CA 92612 Phone: 714-609-7867 A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded. 14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant regarding the subject matter herein, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not Page 7 of 10 #12067v2 bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. 15. ASSIGNMENT Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant, Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City. 16. WAIVER No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies. 17. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions: a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 18. NON-DISCRIMINATION Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Page 8 of 10 #12067v2 19. JURISDICTION -VENUE This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement. 20. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. b. All exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. [signature page to follow] Page 9 of 10 #12067v2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: DAISY GOMEZ Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney ay. Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL MINH THAI Executive Director Planning and Building Agency CITY OF SANTA ANA `z�� z KRISTINE RIDGE City Manager CONSULTANT Donna Caraig Principal, Building Code Qrvices Inc. Page 10 of 10 #12067v2 a EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES and RATES SCOPE OF SERVICES — Exhibit A General Description Building Safety Division of the City of Santa Ana foresees the submittal of many construction projects in the near future. Therefore, the City is seeking the services of professional consultants to support the efforts of City staff in the area of Building Safety Services including Plan Check Services, Inspection Services and Technical Services. Scope of Services A. Plan Review Services Consultant shall perform the following services for each assigned building plan review. 1. Detail review of the mechanical, plumbing, electrical and building (architectural and structural) plans. Review supporting documents for industrial, commercial, residential and public buildings and determine compliance with applicable building standards as related to existing and proposed buildings. 2. Review the plans for compliance with California state -mandated regulations for energy conservation, disabled access, green building standards and City adopted ordinances. 3. Review the plans for compliance with Federal Flood Plain regulations for projects in the special flood hazard area designated on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as Flood Zone A or AE. 4. Recheck and approval of final plans and supporting documents to be provided without additional charge for recheck. 5. Submittal of approved plans and all supporting documents to the City of Santa Ana. 6. Provide all necessary liaison with applicants via phone, e-mail or in person to expedite the review process and consult on complex code issues with City of Santa Ana Building Official. 7. Plan review report to be customized for each project and be delivered via fax, mail or e-mail to City and the applicant. 8. Structural portion of the plans to be reviewed by California Licensed Civil or Structural Engineer. 9. Plan reviewer to be consistent, accurate, available and responsive to the City and the applicant via phone, fax, e-mail and meetings. Also, the plan reviewer shall be available to the Building Official and his staff to help answer Code questions arising from review. Plan reviewer shall provide assistance in evaluation of alternate materials, design and methods of construction proposed by applicant. 10. Plan reviewer shall be available, at no expense to the City of Santa Ana, to meet at the City office with owners, architects, engineers and contractors to discuss the Plan Check issues. 11. Plan reviewer to verify that the job description, square footages, occupancy classifications and type of construction, on the permit application agrees with the plans and specifications. Plan reviewer will also verify the building valuation based upon valuation costs used by the City of Santa Ana. 12. Initial Plan review to be complete within ten (10) working days and recheck within five (5) working days. 13. Consultant fee for review services to be 50% of the City of Santa Ana Plan Check Fee. 14. Hourly projects including revisions, deferred submittals, trusses, stairs, curtain walls, mechanical, plumbing and electrical plan reviews will be checked on an hourly rate of $95.00/hour when performed by a Certified Plans Examiner and a rate of $120.00/hour when performed by a registered Senior Plan Check Engineer. 15. Expedited Plan Review will be provided when requested for an individual project and will be an additional 30% of the plan review fees above. For Expedited Plan Review, the initial plan review to be complete within five (5) to seven (7) working days and recheck within five (5) working days. 16. Fee(s) are charged in conformance with the City's Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. 17. Provide in-house temporary staff. 18. Courier service for pickup and delivery of plans to the City shall be provided at no additional cost B. Building Inspection Services Consultant shall perform the following services. 1. Building inspection services for industrial, commercial, residential and public buildings to determine compliance with approved plans and documents as well as applicable building standards as related to existing and proposed buildings. 2. Building inspection services for compliance with California state -mandated regulations for energy conservation, disabled access, green building standards and City adopted ordinances. 3. Building inspection services for compliance with Federal Flood Plain regulations for projects in the special flood hazard area designated on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as Flood Zone A or AE. 4. Building inspectors shall be certified to perform inspections for compliance with applicable California Building Standards Codes. 5. Building inspectors shall complete all necessary City forms and documents, enter results, and follow the City's workflow when an inspection is conducted. Inspectors will provide accurate correction notices and inspection records. 6. Building inspections shall be charged at an hourly rate of $80.00/hour when performed by a Certified Building Inspector and a rate of $95.00/hour when performed by a Senior Certified Building Inspector. Mileage will not be reimbursed by the City. 7. Provide accelerated building inspection services on an as -needed basis. 8. Provide in-house temporary staff. C. Technical Services Consultant shall perform the following services. 1. Technical services shall be provided as -needed at hourly rates listed in Sections A and B above, based on the qualifications of the consultant that will provide the service. Technical services shall include training and technical studies with reporting, with rates ranging from $80.00/hour to $120/hour.