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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. (7) NSIJR�°iNC;F FII'r. N�_�t_I A-2026-U40-79 .oil 01�.oZ.�v_,__ . MAY 14 2026 Ffl�ncineVi4lp�ensl Cpxj AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ON-CALL BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 7th day of April, 2026 by and between Transtech Engineers, Inc. ("Consultant"), 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"). RECITALS A. On November 14, 2025, the City issued Request for Qualification No. 25-130, 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 Cheek 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. 25-130 and attached hereto as Exhibit A. D. Consultant has been selected as one of the fifteen (15) vendors which qualified for this engagement. Only those consultants approved by the City Council on April 7, 2026 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,attached and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. 2. COMPENSATION a. As Consultant is one of fifteen (15) selected vendors selected by the City, City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to Page 1 of 7 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 fifteen(l 5)selected vendors,shall not exceed Four Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents($4,900,000). b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the City's standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to deposit payments directly into Consultant's account(s) with financial institutions. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. 3. TERM This Agreement shall commence on May 17, 2026 and continue for a one (1) year term until May 16, 2027 with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year extension(s), exercisable by a writing by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below. 4. 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. S. 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 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. Page 2 of 7 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. 6. INSURANCE Insurance requirements are attached hereto as Exhibit B. 7. 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 I 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 2782.8, to claims that arise of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant. S. 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. 9. 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 Page 3 of 7 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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: City Clerk 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 Page 4 of 7 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza(M-21) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Email: PBAAdmin@santa-ana.org To Consultant: Transtech Engineers, Inc. Attn: Allen Cayir, President 13357 Benson Avenue Chino, CA 91710 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. 13. 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 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. 14. 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. 15. WAIVER No waiver of breach,failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or Page 5 of 7 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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 Page 6 of 7 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. 20. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: CITY F SANT NA a4 xanrr vy C JE L. L r'`'°^' ALVARONUNEZ City Cler City Manager APPROVE TO FORM CONSULTANT SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney By:tn�(SAM. CROSTHWArm Al Ca)it Senior Assistant City Attorney P rSidfnt RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Or ALI PEZESHKPOUR Executive Director Planning and Building Agency Page 7 of 7 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEES General Description The Planning and Building Agency's Building Safety Division of the City of Santa Ana foresees the submittal of many construction projects in the near future resulting from the adoption of new specific plans, sustained economic and market interest in the community, and the pending Zoning Code Update. Therefore, the City is seeking the services of professional consultants to support the efforts of City staff in the area of Building Safety Services that include 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. Detailed 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. 1 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 and meetings 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 mail or e-mail to City and the applicant. 8. Structural portion of the plans to be reviewed by California Licensed Civil or Structural Professional Engineer. 9. Plan reviewer to be consistent, accurate, available, and responsive to the City and the applicant via phone, 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 the 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, scope of work, 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 flan review to be complete within ten (10)working days and recheck within five (5) working days. 13. Consultant fee for review services to be 60% of the City of Santa Ana Standard Plan Check Fee, excluding any accelerated 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 $120.00/hour when performed by a Certified Plans Examiner and a rate of$150.00/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 as approved by the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency. 18. Courier service for pickup and delivery of plans to the City shall be provided at no additional cost. 19. Plan review shall be performed electronically using the City's electronic plan review system when requested by the City. No additional fees shall be charged for electronic plan review. 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$100.00/hour when performed by a Certified Building Inspector and a rate of$125.00/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. 3. 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 $150.00/hour, and document management system administration services with rates ranging from $25.001hour to $45.00/hour based on experience. 2. Permit technical services shall be charged at an hourly rate of$70.00/hour when performed by non-certified permit technicians and $85.00/hour when performed by Certified Permit Technician. 3. Structural Peer Review services shall be performed by a California registered Structural Engineer who has expertise in the current edition of ASCE 41 and performance-based structural design methodologies. Peer reviewer shall have technical expertise in the evaluation and retrofit of buildings similar to the one being reviewed and shall be familiar with the technical issues and regulations governing the work to be reviewed. Consultant shall provide a lump sum fixed fee for the structural peer review services based on the scope and complexities of the project. This fee shall be subject to the approval of the project applicant as a pass-through fee and shall be paid by the project applicant in conformance with the City's Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE 1. Commercial General Liability(CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal &advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies. 2. Automobile Liability (AL): Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any auto),with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event Consultant does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of personal automobile insurance, provided that such policy is endorsed for business use and provides coverage with a minimum limit of$1,000,000. Required policy limits can be met with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies. 3. Workers' Compensation (WC): as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident, policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has no employees and signs request to waive such insurance. 4. Professional Liability(PL): with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and$2,000,000 aggregate. If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City. Other Insurance Provisions The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions: 1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds, under Consultant's CGL and AL policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts, equipment, and personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations. 2. Consultant's Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of Consultant's CGL, AL, and WC policies which arise from work performed by Consultant under this Agreement. 3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it. 4. A severability of interest provision must apply far all the additional insureds, ensuring that Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits of liability. 5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or materially changed except after thirty(30) days prior written notice has been given to City. Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-renewal due to non-payment of premium. 6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana, Attention: (Name of Department Staff Responsible for Agreement), Address of Department Responsible for Agreement, M-XX, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section of each certificate. Self-Insured Retentions Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant 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. Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City. Verification of Coverage Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant's obligation to provide them. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. 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. A�©a r ATE(MM)DDIYYYY) III CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 1l2212026 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER, IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: Sand Peters AssureclPartners Design Professionals Insurance Services, LLC PHONE I'm 3697 Mt, Diablo Blvd Suite 230 ;626-696-1901 A c Na EMAIL Lafayette CA 94549 ADDRESS: CertsDesignPro@AssuredPartners.com INSURERS AFFORD,ING COVERAGE NAIC# License#:5003745 INSURER A:Travelers Casualty and Surety Co of America 31194 INSURED TRANENG-09 INSURERS:Travelers Property Casualty Company of America 25674 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 909-595-8599 INSURER C:The Travelers Indemnity Company of Connecticut 25682 13367 Benson Ave INSURERD:Hartford Casualty Insurance Company 29424 Chino CA 91710-3009 INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:1655749798 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE SEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDLSUBTYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICYNUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR MMIDDIYYYY) JMMfDIDIYYYYI LIMITS B X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y Y 6805H737478 12131/2025 12/31/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PREMISES Ea occurrence $1,000,000 X Contractual Liab MED EXP(Any one person) $10,000 Included PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER, GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000 POLICY� JECT FX I LOC PRODUCTS-COMPYOP AGG $2,000,000 OTHER: $ C AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y Y BA3RD67451 12/31/2025 12131I2C26 COMBINED SINGLELIMIT $1,000,000 Ea accident ANY AUTO $ODILY INJURY(Per person) $ OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ X HIRED X NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY Per accident X NoOwnedAutos $ B X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR Y Y CUP4F17434A 12/31/2025 12/31/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE $5,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $5,000,000 DEn I X i RETENTION$ $ D WORKERS COMPENSATION Y 57VVEGAA508A 9/112025 91112026 X PER CRH AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y 1 N ANYPROPRIETORIPARTNER,'EXECLLTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $1,000,000 OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? NIA (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000 If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000 A ProfessianalLlability 107328311 12/31/2025 1213112026 Per Claim $2,000,000 Aggregate L€mit $4,000,000 APPRO VEs DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS)LOCATIONS f VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,maybe attached if more space is required) 8y Charlene R.Muro at 4:42 pm,Feb 11,2026 Insured owns no company vehicles;therefore,hiredlnon-owned auto is the maximum coverage that applies. The following policies are included in the underlying schedule of insurance for umbrellalexcess liability:General Liability/Auto Liability/Employers Lability/Employee Benefits Liability. RE:All Operations of the Named Insured. The City of Santa Ana,its officers,officials,employees,and volunteers are named as an additional insured as respects general liability and auto liability as required per written contract.General Liability is PrimarylNan-Contributory per policy form wording. Insurance coverage includes waiver of subrogation per the attached endorsement(s). CANCELLATION:30 day notice will be sent to the certificate holder. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION 30 Day Notice of Cancellation SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of Santa Ana ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Planning &Building Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza AUILLORIZED ATIVE Santa Ana CA 92701 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD POLICY NUMBER: 6805H737478 ISSUE DATE: 12/31/2025 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION - NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL PROVIDED BY US This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: ALL COVERAGE PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS POLICY SCHEDULE CANCELLATION: Number of Days Notice: 30 WHEN WE DO NOT RENEW(Nonrenewal): Number of Days Notice: 30 PERSON OR ORGANIZATION: ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION TO WHOM YOU HAVE AGREED IN A WRITTEN CONTRACT THAT NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF THIS POLICY WILL BE GIVEN, BUT ONLY IF: 1. YOU SEND US A WRITTEN REQUEST TO PROVIDE SUCH NOTICE, INCLUDING THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF SUCH PERSON OR ORGANIZATION, AFTER THE FIRST NAMED INSURED RECEIVES NOTICE FROM US OF THE CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF THIS POLICY; AND 2. WE RECEIVE SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE APPLICABLE NUMBER OF DAYS SHOWN IN THIS SCHEDULE. ADDRESS: THE ADDRESS FOR THAT PERSON OR ORGANIZ- ATION INCLUDED IN SUCH WRITTEN REQUEST FROM YOU TO US. PROVISIONS B. If we do not renew this policy for any legally A. If we cancel this policy for any legally permitted permitted reason other than nonpayment of reason other than nonpayment of premium, and a premium, and a number of days is shown for number of days is shown for Cancellation in the When We Do Not Renew (Nonrenewal) in the Schedule above, we will mail notice of Schedule above, we will mail notice of cancellation to the person or organization shown nonrenewal to the person or organization shown in such Schedule. We will mail such notice to the in such Schedule. We will mail such notice to the address shown in the Schedule above at least the address shown in the Schedule above at least the number of days shown for Cancellation in such number of days shown for When We Do Not Schedule before the effective date of cancellation. Renew (Nonrenewal) in such Schedule before the effective date of nonrenewal. IL T4 00 05 19 ©2019 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved. Page 1 Of 1 6805H737478 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY NUMBER: THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s): Any person or organization that you agree in a written contract to include as an additional insured on this Coverage Part for"bodily injury" or"property damage" included in the"products- completed operations hazard", provided that such contract was signed and executed by you before, and is in effect when, the bodily injury or property damage occurs. Location And Description Of Completed Operations Any project to which an applicable contract described in the Name of Additional Insured Person(s) or Organization(s) section of this Schedule applies. Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. Section II — Who Is An Insured is amended to in- location designated and described in the schedule of dude as an additional insured the person(s) or or- this endorsement performed for that additional in- ganization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with sured and included in the "products-completed opera- respect to liability for "bodily injury" or"property dam- tions hazard". age" caused, in whole or in part, by"your work" at the CG 20 37 07 04 12/31/2025 © ISO Properties, Inc., 2004 Page 1 of 1 CG T8 OX XX XX DATE OF ISSUE: 6805H737478 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY NUMBER THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS -- SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Names of Additional Insured Person(s) or Organization(s): Any person or organization that you agree in a written contract to include as an additional insured on this Coverage Part, provided that such written contract was signed by you before, and is in effect when, the "bodily injury"or"property damage"occurs or the "personal injury" or"advertising injury" offense is committed. Location of Covered Operations: Any project to which a written contract with the Additional Insured Person(s) or Organization(s) in the Schedule applies. (Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.) A. Section II —Who Is An Insured is amended to in- This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury" or clude as an additional insured the person(s) or "property damage" occurring, or "personal injury" organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only or "advertising injury" arising out of an offense with respect to liability for"bodily injury", "property committed, after: damage", "personal injury" or "advertising injury" 1. All work, including materials, parts or equip- caused, in whole or in part, by: ment furnished in connection with such work, 1. Your acts or omissions; or on the project (other than service, mainte- 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your nance or repairs) to be performed by or on behalf; behalf of the additional insured(s) at the loca- tion of the covered operations has been com- in the performance of your ongoing operations for pleted; or the additional insured(s) at the location(s) desig- nated above. 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its in- B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these tended use by any person or organization additional insureds, the following additional exclu- other than another contractor or subcontrac- sions apply: for engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. CG D3 61 03 05 Copyright HRH ie St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.All rights reserved. Page 1 of 1 CG T8 OX XX XX Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc,with its permission. DATE OF ISSUE: Policy# 5805H737478 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY c. Method Of Sharing a. The statements in the Declarations are If all of the other insurance permits contribution accurate and complete; by equal shares, we will follow this method also_ b. Those statements are based upon Under this approach each insurer contributes representations you made to us; and equal amounts until it has paid its applicable c. We have issued this policy in reliance upon limit of insurance or none of the loss remains, your representations. whichever comes first. The unintentional omission of, or unintentional error If any of the other insurance does not permit in, any information provided by you which we relied contribution by equal shares, we will contribute upon in issuing this policy will not prejudice your by limits. Under this method, each insurer's rights under this insurance. However, this provision share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit does not affect our right to collect additional of insurance to the total applicable limits of premium or to exercise our rights of cancellation or insurance of all insurers. nonrenewal in accordance with applicable insurance d. Primary And Non-Contributory Insurance if laws or regulations. Required By Written Contract -->T, Separation Of Insureds If you specifically agree In a written contract or Except with respect to the Limits of Insurance, and agreement that the insurance afforded to an any rights or duties specifically assigned in this insured under this Coverage Part must apply on Coverage Part to the first Named Insured, this a primary basis, or a primary and non- insurance applies: contributory basis, this insurance is primary to a. As if each Named Insured were the only other insurance that is available to such insured Named Insured;and which covers such insured as a named insured, and we will not share with that other insurance, b. Separately to each insured against whom claim provided that: is made or"suit" is brought. (1) The "bodily injury"or"properly damage" for 8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others which coverage is sought occurs; and To Us (2) The "personal and advertising injury" for If the insured has rights to recover all or part of any which coverage is sought is caused by an payment we have made under this Coverage Part, offense that is committed; those rights are transferred to us. The insured must subsequent to the signing of that contract or do nothing after loss to impair them.At our request, agreement by you. the insured will bring "suit" or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. 5. Premium Audit 9. When We Do Not Renew a. We will compute all premiums for this Coverage If we decide not to renew this Coverage Part,we will Part in accordance with our rules and rates. mail or deliver to the first Named Insured shown in b. Premium shown in this Coverage Part as the Declarations written notice of the nonrenewal advance premium is a deposit premium only_At not less than 30 days before the expiration date. the close of each audit period we will compute If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient the earned premium for that period and send notice to the first Named Insured,The due date proof of notice_ For audit and retrospective premiums is the date SECTION V--DEFINITIONS shown as the due date on the bill. If the sum of 1. "Advertisement" means a notice that is broadcast or the advance and audit premiums paid for the published to the general public or specific market policy period is greater than the earned segments about your goods, products or services premium, Vie will return the excess to the first for the purpose of attracting customers of- Named Insured, supporters. For the purposes of this definition: c. The first Named Insured must keep records of a. Notices that are published include material the information we need for premium placed on the Internet or on similar electronic computation, and send us copies at such times means of communication; and as we may request. b. Regarding websites, only that part of a website 6. Representations that is about your goods, products or services By accepting this policy, you agree; for the purposes of attracting customers or supporters is considered an advertisement. Page 16 of 21 2017 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved. CG T1 00 02 16 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc.with its permission. Policy# 680eH727478 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY occupational therapist or occupational that is available to any of your "employees" therapy assistant, physical therapist or for "bodily injury" that arises out of providing speech-language pathologist; or or failing to provide "incidental medical (b) First aid or "Good Samaritan services" services" to any person to the extent not by any of your"employees" or"volunteer subject to Paragraph 2.a.(1) of Section 11 — workers", other than an employed or Who Is An Insured. volunteer doctor. Any such "employees" K. MEDICAL PAYMENTS—INCREASED LIMIT or"volunteer workers" providing or failing The following replaces Paragraph 7. of to provide first aid or "Good Samaritan SECTION III— LIMITS OF INSURANCE: services" during their work hours for you will be deemed to be acting within the 7. Subject to Paragraph 5. above, the Medical scope of their employment by you or Expense Limit is the most we will pay under performing duties related to the conduct Coverage C for all medical expenses of your business, because of "bodily injury" sustained by any 3. The following replaces the last sentence of one person, and will be the higher of: Paragraph 5. of SECTION III — LIMITS OF a. $10,000; or INSURANCE: For the purposes of determining the b. The amount shown in the Declarations of applicable Each Occurrence Limit, all related this Coverage Park for Medical Expense acts or omissions committed in providing or Limit. failing to provide "incidental medical L. AMENDMENT OF EXCESS INSURANCE services", first aid or "Good Samaritan CONDITION — PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY services" to any one person will be deemed The following is added to Paragraph 4.1b., to be one "occurrence Excess Insurance, of SECTION IV — 4. The following exclusion is added to COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Paragraph 2., Exclusions, of SECTION I — CONDITIONS: COVERAGES — COVERAGE A — BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE This insurance is excess over any of the other LIABILITY: insurance, whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis, that is Professional Sale Of Pharmaceuticals Liability or similar coverage, to the extent the "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising loss is not subject to the professional services out of the violation of a penal statute or exclusion of Coverage A or Coverage B. ordinance relating to the sale off BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION — pharmaceuticals committed by, or with the WHEN REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT knowledge or consent of the insured. OR AGREEMENT 5. The following is added to the DEFINITIONS Section: The following is added to Paragraph 8., Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us, "Incidental medical services" means: of SECTION IV — COMMERCIAL GENERAL a. Medical, surgical, dental, laboratory, x LIABILITY CONDITIONS: ray or nursing service or treatment, If the insured has agreed in a written contract or advice or instruction, or the related agreement to waive that insured's right of furnishing of food or beverages; or recovery against any person or organization, we b. The furnishing or dispensing of drugs or waive our right of recovery against such person medical, dental, or surgical supplies or or organization, but only for payments we make appliances. because of: 6. The following is added to Paragraph 4.b., a. "Bodily injury" or "property damage" that Excess Insurance, of SECTION IV -- occurs; or COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS: b. "Personal and advertising injury" caused by This insurance is excess over any valid and an offense that is committed; collectible other insurance, whether primary, subsequent to the signing of that contract or excess, contingent or on any other basis, agreement. CG D3 79 02 19 ©2017 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved. Page 5 of 6 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc.with its permission. s. e: t THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY, PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT - CALIFORNIA Policy Number: 57WEGAA508A Endorsement Number: Effective Date:09/01/2025 Effective hour is the same as stated on the Information Page of the policy. Named Insured and Address: Transtech Engineers, Inc. 13367 Benson Ave Chino, CA 91710-3009 We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule. The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 2 % of the California workers'compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration. SCHEDULE Person or Organization Job Description Any person or organization from whom you are required by written contract or agreement to obtain this waiver of rights from us Countersigned by Authorized Representative Form WC 04 03 06 (1) Printed in U.S.A. Policy Expiration Date:09/01/2026 Policy# BA3R067451 COMMERCIAL AUTO THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM The following replaces Paragraph A.5., Transfer of required of you by a written contract executed Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us, of the prior to any "accident" or "loss", provided that the CONDITIONS Section: "accident" or "loss" arises out of the operations 5. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Oth- contemplated by such contract. The waiver ap- ers To Us plies only to the person or organization desig- We waive any right of recovery we may have nated in such contract. against any person or organization to the extent CA T3 40 02 15 ©2015 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved. Page 1 of 1 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc.with its permission. Policy: BA3R067451 COMMERCIAL AUTO THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM The following is added to Paragraph c. in A.1., Who between you and that person or organization, that is Is An Insured, of SECTION II -- COVERED AUTOS signed by you before the "bodily injury" or "property LIABILITY COVERAGE in the BUSINESS AUTO damage" occurs and that is in effect during the policy COVERAGE FORM and Paragraph e. in A.1., Who Is period, to name as an additional insured for Covered An Insured, of SECTION II — COVERED AUTOS Autos Liability Coverage, but only for damages to LIABILITY COVERAGE in the MOTOR CARRIER which this insurance applies and only to the extent of COVERAGE FORM, whichever Coverage Form is that person's or organization's liability for the conduct part of your policy: of another"insured". This includes any person or organization who you are required under a written contract or agreement CA T4 37 02 16 ©2016 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved. Page 1 Of 1 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc.with its permission. Policy #107328311 D. the dates of the alleged events; and E. the reasons for anticipating a Claim, any Claim subsequently made against any Insured arising out of such Potential Claim will be deemed to have been made on the date such notice was received by the Company. All notices under this section must be sent or delivered to the Company set forth in ITEM 3 of the Declarations and will be effective upon receipt. IX. RELATED CLAIMS All Claims or Potential Claims for Related Wrongful Acts will be considered as a single Claim or Potential Claim , whichever is applicable. All Claims or Potential Claims for Related Wrongful Acts will be deemed to have been made the date: A. the first of such Claims for Related Wrongful Acts was made; or 8. the first notice of such Potential Claim for Related Wrongful Acts was received by the Company, whichever is earlier. X. SUBROGATION In the event of payment under this policy, the Company is subrogated to all of the Insureds rights of recovery against any person or organization to the extent of such payment and the Insured will execute and deliver instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights. The Insured will do nothing to prejudice such rights. Section X. SUBROGATION does not apply if the Insured, prior to the date a Wrongful Act is committed, has waived its right of recovery for Damages that result from such Wrongful Act. X1. RECOVERIES All recoveries from third parties for payments made under this policy apply, after first deducting the costs and expenses incurred in obtaining such recovery: A. first, to the Company to reimburse the Company for any Deductible amount it has paid on behalf of any Insured; B. second, to the Insured to reimburse the Insured for the amount it has paid which would have been paid hereunder, but for the fact that such amount is in excess of the applicable limit hereunder; C. third, to the Company to reimburse the Company for the amount paid hereunder; and D. fourth, to the Insured in satisfaction of any applicable Deductible paid by the Insured, provided that such recoveries do not include any recovery from insurance, suretyship, reinsurance, security or indemnity taken for the Company's benefit. X11. ACQUISITIONS If, during the Policy Period, the Named Insured acquires or forms an entity that performs Professional Services, coverage will be provided for such acquired or formed entity and its respective Insured Persons for Wrongful Acts committed after the Named Insured acquires or forms such entity. Coverage for such entity will end 90 days after the acquisition or formation of such entity, or the end of the Policy Year, whichever is earlier, unless the Company has agreed to provide such coverage by endorsement. PTC-1001 Ed. 11-08 Printed in U.S.A. Page 4 of 7 ©2008 The Travelers Companies, Inc.All Rights Reserved