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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL (2)INSURANCE ON FILE WORK MAY PROCEED N-2023-158 UNTIL INSURANCE94;(,EXPIRES CITY CLERK DATE: RECRE TION SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ONLINE DRIVNG CLASSES WITH ►Qc�.4 (Q�II S� BAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 1 Oth day of May, 2023 by and between Bay Area Driving School, Inc., a California Corporation ("Provider"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"). City and Provider may be collectively referred to as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party." 0 :v c� RECITALS N j A. The City desires to retain a service provider having special skills, resources and knowledge to provide an online, interactive, educational course for driver education, in accordance with the guidelines set by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. B. Provider represents that it is able and willing to provide such services to the City C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Provider represents that it is knowledgeable in their field and that any services performed by Provider under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected. D. The Parties acknowledge that the City intends to provide recreational activities to the public but must balance the need to comply with all COVID-19 guidance and restrictions. 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. Provider shall perform those services as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement. B. Provider shall comply with the City's recreation class policy manual and any other City rules and regulations regarding the operation of recreation classes. 2. COMPENSATION a. In consideration for the provision of the programs set forth in Exhibit A, City agrees to pay, and Provider agrees to accept as total payment for their services for the City, seventy percent (70%) of all gross revenue received from program participants. Total annual revenue to Provider shall not exceed Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($25,000). a. Payment to Provider shall be made monthly within thirty (30) days following completion of the last class taught by Provider the prior month. City shall be responsible for collecting all fees from program participants. Provider shall not collect Page 1 of 9 fees but will refer all interested participants to City for registration information. Provider agrees that City shall retain thirty percent (30%) of all gross revenue received from program participants as an administrative fee. K3NNEWWWiu This Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2023 and end on June 30, 2024 unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 14 below. The term of this Agreement may be extended by a writing executed by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Provider 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 manner in which Provider performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Provider shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Provider 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. Provider is not an agent, representative or employee of City and Provider shall have no authority to act on behalf of the City. 5. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Provider shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: a. Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance: (1) Commercial General Liability Insurance. Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (2) Broader Coverage. If the Provider maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Provider. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. b. Other Insurance Provisions Page 2 of 9 (1) Additional Insured Status: The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Provider including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Provider's insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 2037 if a later edition is used). (2) Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this contract, the Provider's insurance coverage shall be primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 0104 13 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 Provider's insurance and shall not contribute with it. (3) Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City. (4) Waiver of Subrogation: Provider hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation that any insurer of said Provider may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Provider agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. (5) Self -Insured Retentions: Self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Provider to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self -insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City. (6) Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City. (7) Verification of Coverage: Provider shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage requiredby this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Page 3 of 9 Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Provider's obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. (8) Subcontractors: Provider shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Provider shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. (9) 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. 6. INDEMNIFICATION Provider agrees to and shall indemnify, defend 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 Provider or its contractors, 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, to the extent that the injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is caused by the negligence of the Provider. 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. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. In no case will Provider be required to indemnify or hold harmless the City from injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief caused by the negligence of the City. 7. CONFIDENTIALITY If Provider receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Provider 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, including but not limited to student records. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by Page 4 of 9 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 Provider disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Provider without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Provider without reference to information disclosed by the City. 8. COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER Provider acknowledges that Provider could be exposed to persons that may have COVID- 19 providing services pursuant to this Agreement. Provider understands that interacting with any person currently comes with the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and that COVID-19 is highly contagious. Provider assumes the risks associated with providing services pursuant to this Agreement, namely potential exposure to COVID-19. Provider acknowledges that while some people have no symptoms or mild symptoms from COVID-19, some people have become seriously ill requiring hospitalization and that some people have died from COVID-19. Provider acknowledges that persons over the age of 65 and persons with underlying health conditions are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and are potentially risking serious injury or death. Provider is agreeing to provide classes pursuant to this Agreement and does so of Provider's own free will. Provider intends to be legally bound by this assumption of risk, release and waiver and to bind Provider's heirs, personal representatives, next of kin and anyone who may make a claim on Provider's behalf. Provider knowingly releases and waives any and all claims that Provider may have or could have in the future and includes any claims resulting from potential exposure or actual exposure to COVID-19, this includes claims for personal injury, transmittal of COVID-19 to others, and/or wrongful death. Provider agrees to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City, its public officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims for liability or damages, including those for exposure to or diagnosis with COVID-19 as a result of providing services pursuant to this Agreement. 9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Provider covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. 10. BACKGROUND CHECK Provider shall ensure that all employees, subcontractors, and any volunteers are fingerprinted and background checked prior to conducting any work pursuant to this Agreement. Provider shall not assign any employee, agent, subcontractor, volunteer or the Provider personally to provide services pursuant to this Agreement, if that employee, agent, subcontractor, volunteer, or the Provider personally are required to register as a sex offender under California Penal Code Section 290 et seq, have a conviction for any crime of moral turpitude, have a conviction for a Page 5 of 9 sexual based crime, have a conviction for a violent felony as defined in California Penal Code Section 667.5(c), or has a conviction for a serious felony as defined in California Penal Code Section 1192.7(c). Disqualifying convictions include but are not limited to, violations of California Penal Code Sections 37, 128, 136.1 with Section 186.22, 187, 190-190.4 and 192(a), 205, 206, 207-209.5, 211, 212, 212.5, 213, 214, 215, 218-219, 220, 236.1(b) or 236.1(c), 243.4, 261, 261.5, 273.5, 262, 264.1, 266, 266c, 266h, 266i, 266j, 267, 269, 272, 273a, 273ab, 273d, 285, 286, 288, 288a, 288.2, 288.3, 288.4, 288.5, 288.7, 289, 290, 311.1, 311.2, 311.3, 311.4, 311.10, 311.11, 314, 347(a), 368, 417(b), 451(a),518 with 186.22, 647.6, 653f(c), 664 and 187, 667.5(c), 18745, 18750, or 18755, 12022.53, 11418(b)(1) or (b)(2); Business and Professions Code Section 729. 11. 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 Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988 Fax (714) 647-6956 With copy to: Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-23) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Fax (714) 571-4211 To Provider: Bay Area Driving School, Inc. Attn: Erika Vieyra 10970 A Street Hayward, CA 94541 Email: infoAbayareadriving.com 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. Page 6 of 9 12. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Provider 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 Provider. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terns and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Provider 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 is not embodied herein. 13. ASSIGNMENT/SUBSTITUTES a. Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Provider were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Provider 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. b. Substitutes. In the event Provider is not able to teach a class due to illness or some other cause beyond Provider's reasonable control, Provider must procure, at its sole expense, a qualified substitute instructor to teach the class at its regular time and place. Provider shall ensure that substitute instructors are at least twenty-one (21) years of age and comply with the City's insurance and live scan requirements contained herein. Evidence of compliance with City's insurance and live scan requirements shall be provided upon request. Provider must immediately notify the City of the substitute instructor's name, qualifications, address and phone number. If Provider cannot procure a qualified substitute and the City is unable to assist in this regard, then the class shall be canceled and a make-up class must be added to the session. Provider must notify participants as soon as possible of any class cancellation and make-up class. Provider must personally teach at least seventy-five percent (75%) of its offered classes. 14. TERMINATION a. This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Provider shall be entitled to receive, and City shall pay Provider, compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. b. Termination or cancellation of classes by the Provider outside of Section I l.b. must be given to the City at least thirty (30) days prior to termination/cancellation. Failure to provide adequate cancellation notice to the City may put future contracting of business with the City at risk and will result in the City's retention of ten (10%) percent of the final payment to Provider. Page 7 of 9 15. RECORDS Provider shall use attendance sheets generated and supplied by the City to record attendance in each class. Provider shall keep these and any other records in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement and shall permit City, upon request, to review such records for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Provider under this Agreement. 16. NON-DISCRIMINATION Provider 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. Provider affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 17. 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. 18. LICENSES Provider 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. 19. SEVERABILITY In the event that one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder. 20. EXHIBITS All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. Page 8 of 9 21. AUTHORITY The person(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by so executing this Agreement, the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: ennftlerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney `-'Rrandon Salvatierra Deputy City Attorney AL: and Community Services Agency CITY OF SANTA ANA Kri�Ridge City Manager PROVIDER: Name: i=v;kaVicj,� Title: C E o Page 9 of 9 EXHIBIT A Exhibit A SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Provider shall provide an online, interactive, educational course for driver's education in accordance with the guidelines set by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. This course is required for teens to obtain their learner's permit. B. Provider shall teach such or similar classes (1) at the times below at facilities to be designated by the City or (2) on a schedule agreed upon by the parties for each class session or term, including the location, specific days and hours when classes will be held, and holidays to be observed, in accordance with City's needs. ONLINE DRIVER'S EDUCATION COURSE - The DMV allows teens to receive their Learner's Permit at age 15%2, and a license at age 16. This class is the FIRST, required step that must be completed. This is an online course with videos, animated driving scenarios, and sample test questions. Learn the rules of the road, major causes of traffic collisions. DMV procedures and much more. A licensed instructor is available to answer any questions. Receive DMV-approved Certificate of Completion. INSTRUCTOR: Bay Area Driving staff LOCATION: At home, on your computer SESSIONS: Available daily, 24/7 HYBRID COURSE — This is a virtual Driver's Education with a live instructor. Students will enjoy a series of Drivers Education lectures including understanding the responsibilities of having a driver's license, learning the rules of the road and accident -avoidance procedures. Independent assignments will also be completed during the week. Course also includes practice questions, defensives driving movies and written test prep. Upon successful completions, students will received a certificate of completion. INSTRUCTOR: Bay Area Driving staff LOCATION: At home, on your computer SESSIONS: Available daily, 24/7 C. Provider shall provide all materials, supplies, equipment, records and personnel. Provider shall be responsible for clean-up of the facilities and materials and shall ensure the safety and effectiveness of instruction. CLASS SIZE A. There is no minimum class is taught online. B. No registration accepted after the second meeting of class. C. If the minimum registration has not reached by the second class, class will be canceled. Provider will be under no obligation to provide services for the canceled classes, and the City will have no further obligations to pay Provider compensation for the remaining classes that were canceled in that session. CLASS FEES A. Each participant shall pay class registration fees as established by City. B. Provider may not waive class participation/registration fees. C. Only registered participants may participate in class. D. Any refunds to participants will be made in accordance with City policy. E. Any materials fee shall be established by mutual agreement of City and Provider and shall be payable directly to Provider. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS A. Instructor and participants shall wear a mask at all times to participate. B. Temperature will be taken at the beginning of the class for instructor and participants. C. Social Distancing should be adhered to at all times. E. State of California COVID-19 regulations shall apply. Garcia, Stephanie From: City of Santa Ana <certificate-request@ctraxjdidata.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 12:02 PM To: Garcia, Stephanie Subject: Internal Notice of Compliance NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE CITY STAFF: PRINT THIS PAGE AND INCLUDE WITH AGREEMENT TO THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Contractor Bay Area Driving School Inc. Name: Project N-2022-219 Number: Project Recreation Services Agreement For Online Driving Classes With Bay Name: Area Driving School, Inc. The Certificate of Insurance (COI) submitted indicates that the coverages are in compliance with the insurance requirements. No further action is required at this time. The compliant coverage(s) are: TYPE OF INSURANCE GENERAL LIABILITY Thank you, City of Santa Ana Risk Management Division in partnership with CTrax Plus Services Team 6/20/2023 3:01 PM POLICY NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE PAV0321970 05/01/2024 COI DATE 05/31/2023 FILE NAME City of Santa Ana.pdf