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CERT MUTUAL AIDE PROGRAM(CMAP) EXERCISE DRILL
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 23rd day of June, 2026 by and between
Olson Group Ltd., ("Contractor"), 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. City issued Request for Proposal No. 26-039A (RF'P) by which it sought proposals from
qualified firms and organizations(Proposers)to provide a county-wide CERT Mutual Aide
Program (CMAP) Exercise Drill, on behalf of the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area
(ASAUA). This program must address the unique needs of a high-density, high-threat
urban area and shall assist in building enhanced and sustainable capabilities to prevent,
protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. All exercise
subject matter must satisfy the Department of Homeland Security terrorism nexus
prerequisite.
B. The United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, has developed ASAUA to enhance the domestic preparedness of urban areas by
ensuring that first responders have adequate and appropriate equipment and training to
prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.ASAUA allocates a set percentage
of its annual United States Department of Homeland Security's Urban Areas Security
Initiative (UASI) grant allocations to fund training and exercises. Training courses and
exercises requested through the ASAUA Homeland Security Regional Training and
Exercise Program will be paid in part or in full with funding from the United States
Department of Homeland Security's Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant.
Funding from this grant is applied to homeland security related training, exercises,
equipment, and projects in the ASAUA.
C. Contractor submitted a responsive proposal that was selected by the City. In undertaking
the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is knowledgeable in its
field and that any services performed by Contractor under this Agreement will be
performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a
professional consulting firm in the field.
D. City and Contractor agree and understand that the services and funding for this Agreement
are separate from Agreement #N-2025-245 awarded to Contractor in Fiscal Year 2025-
26. Contractor shall comply with the obligations, laws and regulations defined within N-
2025-26 and provided by the UASI grant allocations to fund the training and exercises
therein.
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
Contractor shall perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations
including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully
and adequately complete the services described and set forth in Scope of Services— Exhibit A,
provided in the RFP, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Contractor agrees to accept as total payment for its services for
City, the rates and charges identified in Contractor's Cost Proposal—Exhibit B The
total amount to be expended during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed
$44,000.
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
Contractor agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House(ACH)transfers. Contractor 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 Contractor'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 the date first written above for a two (2) year term,
unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16,below,
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor 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 Contractor
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however,the services to be
provided by Contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Contractor 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.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a nonexclusive 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 Contractor under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Contractor
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.
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Contractor 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 attached hereto as Exhibit C.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors,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 Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its 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 Contractor
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 Contractor'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 out of,.
pertain to, or relate to the negligence,recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States'
letters patent,trademark,or copyright infringement,including costs,contained in the work product
or documents provided by Contractor to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Contractor 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 Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor 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. Contractor 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 Contractor under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Contractor receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Contractor 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
Contractor disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Contractor
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or(e)
is independently developed by the Contractor without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
a. Consultant 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.
b. No immediate family members of either the Mayor, City Council Member, or any
appointed City Official, including appointed board and commission members, as
defined under the City's Municipal Code, whose position with the City shall award or
influence the award of this Agreement, or any competing contract or amendment
thereof, shall be employed in any capacity by the Consultant or have any other direct
or indirect financial benefit or interest in this Agreement.
c. The section also prohibits the awarding of any agreement, contract, grant, or any
amendment to those awards, to any former full-tinge employee for one-year from date
of employee separation except for any CalPERS retiree as authorized by City Council
resolution
d. The Consultant must comply with all conflict of interest laws, ordinances, and
regulations now in effect or hereafter to be enacted during the term of this Agreement.
The Consultant warrants that it is not now aware of any facts which conflict with the
prohibitions defined above. If the Consultant hereafter becomes aware of any facts that
might reasonably be expected to create a conflict of interest,it must immediately make
full written disclosure of such facts to the City. Full written disclosure must include,
but is not limited to, identification of all persons implicated and a complete description
of all relevant circumstances. Failure to comply with the provisions of this paragraph
will be a material breach of this Agreement.
e. Consultant covenants that none of its directors, officers, employees, or agents shall
participate in selecting or administrating any subcontract supported(in whole or in part)
by City funds stemming from the Agreement where the awarding of the subcontract
has any direct or indirect financial benefit or interest to any individual, as defined in
subsections (b)and(c) above.
f. The recipient or subrecipient must maintain written standards of conduct covering
conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection,
award, and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, agent, or board member
with a real or apparent conflict of interest may participate in the selection, award, or
administration of a contract supported by the Federal award. A conflict of interest
includes when the employee, officer, agent, or board member, any member of their
immediate family,their partner, or an organization that employs or is about to employ
any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in or a tangible
personal benefit from an entity considered for a contract. An employee, officer, agent,
and board member of the recipient or subrecipient may neither solicit nor accept
gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors. However, the
recipient or subrecipient may set standards for situations where the financial interest is
not substantial or a gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The recipient's or
subrecipient's standards of conduct must also provide for disciplinary actions to be
applied for violations by its employees, officers, agents, or board members.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor 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. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between. the City and
Contractor, 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 Contractor. 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 Contractor 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.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor,
Contractor 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 Contractors retained by City.
15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor
compensation for all services performed by Contractor 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 Contractor to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Contractor 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.
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. 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. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Contractor 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. Contractor 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.
19. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
The Olson Group Ltd. shall comply with all applicable contractual provisions required by
the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as set for the in 2 CRF Part 200,
whether or not expressly set forth in this document, including but not limited to those provisions
set forth below. Notwithstanding, anything to the contrary herein, including without limitation ,
the language in this Agreement, the actual language contained in federal statutes, federal
regulations, federally promulgated materials and state statutes, shall control in determining any
obligations under federal law in the event of a conflict with any terms, language or provisions
contained in this Agreement. The Olson Group Ltd. shall not perform any act, fail to perform any
act,or refuse to comply with any requests,which would cause City to be in violation of the federal
terms and conditions.
a. Federal Regulations--Recipient must comply with the government cost principles,
uniform administrative requirements and audit requirements for federal grant program housed
within Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
b. Debarment and Suspension—As required by Executive Orders 12549 and 12689,
and 2 CFR §200.214 and codified in 2 CFR Part 180, Recipient must provide protection against
waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their
dealings with the Federal government.
C. Audit Records—With respect to all matters covered by this agreement all records
shall be made available for audit and inspection by CITY, the grant agency and/or their duly
authorized representatives for a period of three (3) years from the date of submission of the final
expenditure report by the City of Santa Ana. For a period of three years after final delivery
hereunder or until all claims related to this Agreement are finally settled, whichever is later,
Recipient shall preserve and maintain all documents, papers and records relevant to the services
provided in accordance with this Agreement, including the Attachments hereto. For the same time
period, Recipient shall make said documents,papers and records available to City and the agency
from which City received grant funds or their duly authorized representative(s), for examination,
copying,or mechanical reproduction on or off the premises of Recipient,upon request during usual
working hours.
d. Report --Recipient shall provide to City all records and information requested by
City for inclusion in quarterly reports and such other reports or records as City may be required to
provide to the agency from which City received grant funds or other persons or agencies.
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Handicappedgd
J — All recipients of
federal funds must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (The Act).
Therefore, the federal funds recipient pursuant to the requirements of The Act hereby gives
assurance that no otherwise qualified handicapped person shall, solely by reason of handicap be
excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subject to discrimination,
including discrimination in employment, in any program or activity that receives or benefits from
federal financial assistance. The Recipient agrees it will ensure that requirements of The Act shall
be included in the agreements with and be binding on all of its contractors, subcontractors,
assignees or successors.
f. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990—(ADA) Recipient must comply with all
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA), as applicable.
g. Political Activity — None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided
directly or indirectly under this agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity, or to
further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office, or otherwise in violation of the
provisions of the "Hatch Act".
h. No Lobbying_ — Recipient will comply with all applicable lobbying prohibitions
and laws, including those found in the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment(31 U.S.C. 1352, et seq.),
and agrees that none of the funds provided under this award may be expended by the Recipient to
pay any person to influence, or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with any federal action concerning the award or renewal of any federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
i. Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity — Recipient will comply, and all its
contractors (or subrecipients) will comply, with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972,
as amended; Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970, as amended; Section 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of
1912, as amended; Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; Department of Justice
Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and Department of
Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and 39. In the event a Federal or
State court, Federal or State administrative agency, or the Recipient makes a finding of
discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, or disability against a recipient of fiends, the Recipient will forward a copy of the findings to
CITY which will, in turn, submit the findings to the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. If applicable, recipient will comply with the equal
opportunity clause in 4t C.F.R. 60-1.4(b)in accordance with Executive Order 11246 as amended
by Executive Order No. 11375.
j. Equal Employment Opportunity—Recipient will comply, and all its contractors
(or subrecipients)will comply,with all requirements of the Executive Order It 246 of September
24, 1965, entitled"Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order 11375 of
October 13, t967, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR chapter
60), as applicable.
k. Public Contracts Code — Recipient will comply, and all its contractors (or
subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements of the California Public Contract Code Section
10295.3, as applicable.
1. Copeland"Anti-Kickback"Act--Recipient will comply,and all its contractors(or
subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements of the Copeland "Alai-Kickback" Act (40
U.S.C. 3145) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3), as
applicable.
In. Davis-Bacon Act — Recipient will comply, and all its contractors (or
subrecipients)will comply, with all requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. 3141-3144
and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5), as
applicable.
n. Work Hours and Safety — Recipient will comply, and all its contractors (or
subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements of Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704) as supplemented by Department of
Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5), as applicable.
o. Clean Air Act—
(1) The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.
(2) The contractor agrees to report each violation to CITY and understands and agrees
that the CITY will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection
Agency Regional Office.
(3) The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
P. Energy_and Conservation — Recipient will comply, and all its contractors (or
subrecipients)will comply,with all requirements of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act(42
U.S.C. 6201), as applicable.
q. Waste Disposal—Recipient will comply, and all its contractors (or subrecipients)
will comply,with all requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended
by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as applicable.
r. Patent Rights—Recipient agrees that the Department of Homeland Security shall
have the authority to seek patent rights for any process, product, invention or discovery
developed and paid for with funding through this Agreement based on the requirements of 37
CFR§ 401 and any other implementing regulations, as applicable.
S. CoMight — Recipient may copyright any books, publications or other
copyrightable materials developed in the course of or under this Agreement. However,the federal
awarding agency, State Administrative Agency (SAA) and City reserve a royalty-free, non-
exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others
to use, for federal government, SAA and/or City purpose:
(1) the copyright in any work developed through this Agreement; and
(2) any rights of copyright to which the subcontractor purchases ownership with support
through this grant. The Federal government's, SAA's and City's rights identified
above must be conveyed to the publisher and the language of the publisher's release
form must ensure the preservation of these rights.
t. Equal Employment in Construction Contracts — Pursuant to Equal Employment
Opportunity requirements of 41 C.F.R. 60-1,4(b) in accordance with Executive Order 11246 as
amended by Executive Order No. 11375, as to any construction contract thereunder, if applicable,
during the performance of this contract,the contractor agrees as follows:
(1)The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are
employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such
action shall include,but not be limited to the following:
Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment
advertising;layoff or termination;rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in
conspicuous places,available to employees and applicants for employment,notices
to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
(2)The contractor will,in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on
behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin,
(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant
or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which
an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the
compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not
otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a
formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation,proceeding,hearing, or
action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which
he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding,a notice to
be provided advising the said labor union or workers'representatives of the contractor's
commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous
places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(5)The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September
24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order
11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules,regulations, and orders of the Secretary of
Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts
by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation
to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders,
(7) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of
this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be
canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be
declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction
contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked
as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation,
or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
(8) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding
paragraph(1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8)in every subcontract or
purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of
Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965,
so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The
contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase,order as
the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions,including
sanctions for noncompliance.
U. Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment—Recipient will comply, and all its contractors(or subrecipients)will comply,with all
requirements under Uniform Guidance 2 CFR §200.216. Recipient will comply with FEMA
Policy 405-143-1, Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds on Covered
Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Interim), which prohibits grant recipients and
subrecipients from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to procure or obtain, extend or
renew a contract to procure or obtain,or to enter into a contract(or extend or renew a contract)to
procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that uses covered telecommunications
equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical
technology as part of any system.
As described in Public Law 115-232,section 889,covered telecommunications equipment:
(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE
Corporation(or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).
(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security
surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video
surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications
Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua
Technology Company(or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).
(3)Telecommunications or video surveillance services produced by such entities or using
such equipment.
(4)Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided
by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the
National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,reasonably
believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the
government of a covered foreign country.
V. Domestic Preferences for Procurements/Subcontracts— Recipient will comply,and
all its contractors (or subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements under Uniform Guidance
2 CFR §200.322.
Recipient shall comply with the federal and recipient standards in the award of any
subcontracts. For purposes of this Agreement, subcontracts shall include but not be limited to
purchase agreements, rental or lease agreements, third party agreements, consultant service
contracts and construction subcontracts.
Recipient shall ensure that the terms of this Agreement with the CITY are incorporated
into all Subcontractor Agreements. The recipient shall submit all Subcontractor Agreements to the
CITY for review prior to the release of any funds to the subcontractor.The recipient shall withhold
funds to any subcontractor agency that fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and their respective Subcontractor Agreement.
(1) Recovered Materials
Recipient shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are
EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired competitively within a timeframe
providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule; Meeting contract performance
requirements; or at a reasonable price.
Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designated items, is
available at EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines webpage:
https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-pro curement-guideline-epg-program.
The Contractor also agrees to comply with all other applicable requirements of Section
6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
(2) Domestic Preference for Procurements
Recipient should,to the greatest extent practicable,provide a preference for the purchase,
acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States. This includes,
but is not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products.
For purposes of this clause:
Produced in the United States means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing
processes,from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings,occurred in the United
States.
Manufactured products mean items and construction materials composed in whole or in
part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as
polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber; and lumber.
W. Termination for Cause and Convenience— Should recipient fail for any reason to
comply with the contractual obligations of this agreement within the time specified by this
Agreement,the CITY reserves the right to terminate the Agreement,reserving all rights under state
and federal law.
X. Contractual/Legal Remedies for Breach of Contract—Should recipient fail for any
reason to comply with the contractual obligations of this Agreement and/or willfully, knowingly
or negligently breach any term, condition or requirement of the agreement, City may impose
sanctions including but not limited to damages (liquidated damages and or penalties) and/or any
other remedy available pursuant to the Agreement of the laws then in effect.
Y. Conflict of Interest-- In the event a conflict of interest is identified, disciplinary
action shall be determined and imposed based on the severity of the violation and may include,but
is not limited to, written warnings, suspension, mandatory ethics training, reassignment of duties,
or termination of employment. All disciplinary action taken/imposed, will be documented and
handled in accordance with applicable federal, state and local employment laws.
Z. Federal Water Pollution Control Act—
(1) The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 1251-1387
et seq. [as amended]
(2) The contractor agrees to report each violation to CITY and understands and agrees that
the CITY will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional
Office.
(3) The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
20. 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
With courtesy copies to:
Chief of Police
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza(M-96)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Contractor:
Kyle Olson, President
Olson Group, LTD
209 Madison St., Ste. 410
Alexandria, VA 22314
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.
23. 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]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: _ CITY O SANTA
IF ALVARO NUNEZ
City Cl r City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: OLSON GROUP,LTD.:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: r —
TAMARA BOGOSIAN K B. ON
Senior Assistant City Attorney P sident
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
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ROBERT RODRIGU
Chief of Police
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT 1 --
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor shall perform services asset forth below.
I. REQUIREMENTS
A. The specific requirements of this RFP have been listed in Section ll.
II. EXERCISE
A. ASAUA requires the following:
1. Exercise for:CERT Mutual Aide Program(CMAP)Exercise Drill
Ell. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A. Availability to conduct up to a total of one(1)delivery of the exercise by the end of the term of the
contract.
B. The exercise must be conducted no later than January 2027. Must be available to administer the
exercise on the following dates:January 16,2027 or January 30,2027(dates subject to change).
C. Exercise must be posted to the National Exercise Schedule (NEXS) through the Design &
Development System(DDS)as outlined in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
(HSEEP)toolkit.
D. Completed After Action Report must be submitted to the ASAUASI Homeland Security Regional
Training and Exercise Program Manager within 30 days of the exercise to meet required grant
deadlines.
E. Numberof Deliveries Being Requested:one(1)
IV. SCOPE OF EXERCISE
Scope of exercise is outlined below:
The ASAUA is seeking a contractor that will be required to plan and execute a full-scale functional exercise
for a minimum of 60 Community Emergency Response Team Volunteers with a maximum of 100
Volunteers part of the Orange County CERT Mutual Aid Program (CMAP). Overall objective is to exercise
the ability to activate, coordinate and lead CERT volunteers from various city programs in a simulated
mutual aid activation for an incident supporting logistic roles through a one-day training session with a
functional exercise that will satisfy the requirements for the Countywide CMAP Responder's Course.
The contractor shall:
• Utilize the FEMA HSEEP planning process when developing the exercise plan and documents.
• Develop and print controller handbook, player guide,certificates.
• Provide one exercise controller at each of stations during the functional exercise.
• Coordinate registration,the sign in/check out process,and draft an After-Action Report. Exercise planning should also
utilize NIMS,SEMS, and ICS.
• Serve as lead instructor for stations with the support of local CERT Coordinators.
• Facilitate or support five stations of the exercise, including: Care& Reception; Basic Emergency Operations Center(EOC)
functions based on the G191 curriculum;Commodities Point of Distribution (C-POD);disaster structure triage and radio
use;and basic traffic management and sandbagging/flood-fighting.These stations are subject to change depending on th
objectives of the exercise.
+ Be tasked to work with the CMAP Exercise Working Group which would include partners from CMAP leadership, CERT
program coordinators, representatives from the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI and the Orange County Sheriff's Department
Emergency Management Division.
The exercise must also align with assisting CERT volunteers in meeting the OC CMAP / FEMA Type II
certification-level task book requirements. The use of CMAP Program Coordinators may be available to
aid the contractor in collecting information throughout the exercise and during the evaluation process for
the contractor to write a final after-action report.The approved plan and all data gathered throughout the
term of the contract will be property of CMAP.
1. Overview:
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Mutual Aid Program (CMAP) is looking for a
contractor to support in developing a simulated exercise for CMAP Volunteers.This exercise will
address core capabilities identified in the 2024-2026 ASAUA-OCOA Homeland Security Strategy
such as Mass Care Services,Logistics and Supply Chain,Operational Communications,Operational
Coordination and Situational Assessment. This exercise will utilize the designated Position Task
Book (PTB) aligned with the National Qualification System (NQS) for existing CMAP volunteers
interested in further deployment across the Orange County region.
2. Description of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT):
The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may
occur where they live. CERT is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) nationwide
curriculum that trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills.
3. Description of CERT Mutual Aid Program(CMAP):
28+CERT programs comprised of various agencies throughout Orange County.
1. Vision(Hope):The existence of CMAP is to augment the abilities and service of the
local public safety agencies during times of overwhelming response to a local or
regional disaster.
2. Mission (Purpose): The purpose of CMAP is to provide CERT Mutual Aid within
Orange County in the event of a disaster.
3. Values(Principles/Ethics):You are priority.Safety.Greatest good for the greatest
number.
4. The National Qualification System (NQS)provides:
1. Foundational guidelines for jurisdictions on the qualification of personnel
resources within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
2. A common language and standardized approach for qualifying, certifying, and
credentialing incident management and support personnel.
3. Tools for jurisdictions and organizations to share resources seamlessly.
POSITION TASK BOOK OVERVIEW
Position Task Book Example can be found on EXHIBIT 6
A. What is a PTB? The Position Task Book (PTB) documents a trainee's performance criteria to be
certified for a position within the National Qualification System (NQS). The performance criteria
are associated with core NQS competencies, behaviors, and tasks.
1. Type 1 and 2 tasks within the PTB may be completed in any order,however, before
seeking final evaluator verification for a Type 1 position, an individual must
complete the Training Matrix& PTB at the Type 2 level.
PTB EVALUATION PROCESS
PTB Evaluation Process Examples can he found on.EXHIBIT 6
A. Refer to the attached CMAP-How-To Task Book Guidelines for the evaluation process for
the day of the exercise.
COMPLETE THIS AT THE END OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD:
The exercise team should consist of no less than two (2) instructors with experience in similar exercises. The
proposer will provide resumes of the staff to be assigned to these exercises, detailing their prior experience.
All exercises should be conducted in a manner that adheres to all applicable state and federal guidelines,
including exercise design and development guidelines outlined in the HSEEP.This includes an After-Action
Report,which will contain specific corrective actions and a training improvement plan.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,ON BEHALF OF ASAUASI:
A. Act as a liaison between the selected proposer and regional stakeholders
B. Provide a Point-of-Contact to help facilitate all aspects of desired exercise locations
C. Coordinate local evaluators
D. Notice to Respondents:
All responses to this solicitation shall become property of the City of Santa Ana,
and responses will become public record after Issuance of Purchase Order.
Proposer information identified as proprietary information shall be maintained
confidential,to the extent allowed under the California Public Records Act.
2. Contractor shall conduct seminars, workshops, tabletops, drills, functional,and
full-scale exercises at various locations/venues wlthin the ASAUASI. All drills,
functional and full-scale exercises will require an EHP approval from FEMA/Cal OES
prior to delivery. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor if requested to
complete all forms and documentation necessary to obtain the required EHP
approvals at its cost. The ASAUASI Homeland Security Regional Training and
Exercise Program Manager will assist Contractor with the submission of requests
for approval. Contractor shall ensure that, when required, an Environmental
Historic Preservation(EHP)approval letter has been issued to the ASAUASI before
delivery of any seminars, workshops, tabletops, drills, functional, and full-scale
exercises.All drills,functional and full-scale exercises will require an EHP approval
from FEMA/Cal OES prior to delivery.
3. All exercises must be conducted in a manner which adheres to all applicable state
and federal guidelines, including exercise design and development guidelines
outlined in the HSEEP.
4. When conducting seminars,workshops,tabletops,drills,functional and full-scale
exercises, Contractor shall provide all required exercise consumables, printed
materials, handouts, and other materials such as, but not limited to, exercise
manuals,special effects,actor moulage,supplies,signage,etc.at its cost.The City
shall not be billed nor will it accept requests for reimbursements and/or billing.
5. Contractor shall provide and assign high quality personnel such as exercise
designers, directors, controllers, evaluators, and support personnel on a
consistent basis to deliver the specified seminars, workshops, tabletops, drills,
functional,and full-scale exercises.
6. Contractor shall provide all multi-media devices necessary for presentations
during seminars,workshops,tabletops,drills,functional,full-scale exercises,and
any planning meetings and conferences.
7. Contractor and its exercise personnel shall provide immediate feedback to the
City via the ASAUASI Homeland Security Regional Training and Exercise Program
Manger regarding all customer requests for new or additional services or to file
complaints.
$. Seminar, workshop,tabletop, drill,functional and full-scale exercise venues may
be provided by the City or by hosting agencies based on the needs of the exercise.
Contractor must be able to secure exercise sites at any of the jurisdictions within
the ASAUASI.
9. Contractor is responsible for providing exercise materials and delivering it to the
site(s) of all seminars, workshops, tabletops, drills, functional and full-scale
exercises at its cost. The City shall not be billed nor will it accept requests for
reimbursements and/or billing.
10.Contractor may not charge the City for materials brought to the seminars,
workshops, tabletops, drills, functional, and full-scale exercises that are not
utilized.
11.Contractor shall ensure that exercise participants are members of agencies or
organizations located or operating within the ASAUASI, or have been approved
by the ASAUASI Training& Exercise Program Manager or his designee.
V. QUALIFICATIONS—HOMELAND SECURITY EXPERIENCE
A. The following elements outline the type of experience and expertise proposers should possess
related to the development and delivery of seminars,workshops, tabletops,drills,functional and
full-scale exercises.Proposers shall document their experience and expertise in their proposals.
1. Proposer must be experienced and proficient in the design and delivery of
relevant homeland security related seminars, workshops, tabletops, drills,
functional and full-scale exercises.
2. Proposer shall have staff that is experienced and. proficient in developing
seminars, workshops, tabletops, and drills, functional and full-scale exercises in
accordance with HSEEP guidelines.
3. Proposer must have staff that is experienced and proficient in conducting
seminars, workshops, tabletops, drills, functional and full- scale exercises in
accordance with HSEEP guidelines.
4. Proposer shall have staff that is experienced and proficient in providing training
to and coordinating exercise evaluators,controllers,and operators
VI. DELIVERABLES/REPORTS FOR EXCERCISES
A. Exercise Documents:
1. Contractor shall provide all documents necessary to conduct seminars,
workshops,tabletops,drills,functional and full-scale exercises in accordance with
HSEEP guidelines.These documents should include, but not be limited to:
2. Exercise Plan, Controller/Evaluator Plan, Master Scenario Events List (MESA,
Exercise Evaluation Guides, etc.
B. Contractor must provide rosters, sign-in sheets, and presentation materials for all planning
meetings conducted in support of all seminars, workshops, tabletops, drills, functional and full-
scale exercises and will deliver to the ASAUASI Training & Exercise Program Manager upon
completion of the planning activity at its cost.
C. Contractor must complete After Action Reports (AARs) for all seminars, workshops, tabletops,
drills, functional and full-scale exercises. Copies of these AARs must be provided to the ASAUA
Training & Exercise Program Coordinator within 30 calendar days of any seminars, workshops,
tabletops, drills,functional, and full-scale exercises.
D. Contractor must complete an Improvement Plan for each seminar, workshop, tabletop, drill,
functional and full-scale exercise delivered, Copies of the Improvement Plan will be provided to
the ASAUA Training&Exercise Coordinator within 30 calendar days of any seminars, workshops,
tabletops,drills,functional, and full-scale exercises.
E. Proposer shall upload, on behalf of the ASAUA, all necessary AARs and Improvement Plans into
HSEEP within 30 calendar days of completing any exercise activity.
VII. QUANTITIES FOR EXERCISE
A. Quantities listed herein are estimates and are not to be construed as a commitment.
No minimum or maximum is guaranteed or implied.
Vill. ACCOUNT MANAGER/SUPPORT STAFF FOR EXCERCISES
A. Proposer shall provide a dedicated competent account manager who shall be responsible for the
City account/agreement.The account manager shall receive all orders from the City and shall be
the primary contact for all issues regarding the Proposer's response to this RFP and any
agreement which may arise pursuant to this RFP.
K Proposer shall provide a dedicated competent account manager who shall be responsible for the
City account/agreement.The account manager shall receive all orders from the City and shall be
the primary contact for all issues regarding the Proposer's response to this RFP and any
agreement which may arise pursuant to this RFP.
C. Proposer shall also provide adequate, competent support staff that shall be able to service the
City during normal working hours, Monday through Friday. Such representative(s) shall be
knowledgeable about the agreement,training offered, and able to identify and resolve quickly
any issues included, but not limited to order and invoicing problems.
D. Proposer account manager shall be familiar with City requirements and standards and
work with the City to ensure that established standards are adhered to.
EXIIIBIT B
COSTS PROPOSAL
0 The
Olson Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area
Group,
d CERT Mutual Aid Program (CMAP) Exercise Drill 2027
12. Cost Proposal
The Olson Group, Ltd. (OGL) is pleased to offer this Cost Proposal in response to the Santa Ana Police Department
and the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI Request for Proposals for a CERT Mutual Aid Exercise Drill as part of the
Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI Regional Training and Exercise Program. OGL proposes to develop, conduct, and
document this important training exercise for the Firm Fixed Price of$46,150. This price is inclusive of all labor,
travel, printed materials,and other direct costs.
Price Assumptions: Our price assumes a minimum of one controllerlevaluator for each skill station, provided by OGL.
Regarding the exercise planning meetings, our proposal assumes a face-to-face meeting for the Initial Planning
Meeting and Final Planning Meeting, with a virtual Midterm/MSEL Planning Meeting. All these assumptions are
negotiable based on the actual needs of the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI and the Exercise Planning Team.
OGL has intentionally maintained pricing consistent with the previous CMAP Exercise Grill.Due to our prior experience
supporting CMAP exercises and our familiarity with the program's structure, planning requirements, stakeholder
expectations, and operational tempo,we are able to efficiently deliver a high-quality exercise without increasing costs.
Our established knowledge of the CMAP program reduces startup time,streamlines planning coordination,and allows
our team to focus resources on exercise quality, realism,and participant support.
OGL will submit invoices on a monthly basis,tied to project milestones,as indicated below:
Initial Planning Meeting $8,000.00
Midterm Planning Meeting $8,000.00
Final Planning Meeting $8,000.00
Exercise Conduct $15,650.00
After-Action Report Delivery $6,500.00
TOTAL $46,150.00
We have based this price on the planning and conduct of the deliveries,with the exercise being completed on January
161h or 301h, 2027. We are fully prepared to negotiate our pricing based on further guidance from you and would be
willing to submit a Best and Final Offer based on those negotiations.
We look forward to your review of our offer. Should you have any questions or requests for clarification, please feel
free to contact us directly.
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EXHIBIT C
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 INSUIpANCE
1. Commercial General Liability(CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage,bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence and$2,000,000 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 EmpIoyer'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. Consultant
attests that its workers' compensation coverage extends to all persons who will be
working with the City under the agreed scope of services.
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 for 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: Santa Ana Police Department,Office Jason McFall, 60 Civic Center Plaza,
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: II, 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 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DaTE(MNU2DIYYYY)
03I1612026
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($),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: Jennifer Bennett
Welch,Graham&Ogden Ins.,Inc. PHONE t (703)530-1300 FvAN I.No): (703)530-9994
7723Ashion Avenue AflDRIL certlfieates@wgoins.com
INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#
Manassas VA 20109 INSURERA: Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Ins.Co. 13037
INSURED INSURERH: Rated by Multiple Companies 00914
The Olson Group Ltd INSURER C:
209 Madison Street INSURER D:
Ste:410
INSURER E
Alexandria VA 22314 INSURER F:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 26.27 Liability Master 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 BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR AUUL UUM POLICYEFF POLICY EXP
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City of Santa Ana,Its officers,employees,agents,and representatives are named as Additional Insured as required by written contract,subject to policy
forms and conditions.Waiver of subrogation applies.30 day notice of cancellation applles,except for non-payment.
APPROVED
By Tit Tran Nguyen at 12:30 pm,Mar 23,2026
CERTIFICATE HOLDER 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.
20 Civic Center Plaza
4th Floor AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Santa Ana CA 92710 r
O 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25(2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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L CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 0312312026
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 endorsements.
PRODUCER CONTACT Scott Gilbride
Paul S Gilbride Insurance Agency,Inc. PHONE (703)329-9500 we Nc
P.O.Box4282 E-MADDRESS- Scott@Gilbridelnsurance.com
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC q
Alexandria VA 22303 INSURERA:
INSURED INSURER B:
The Olson Group,Ltd INSURER C:
209 Madison Street INSURER D:
Suite 410 INSURER E: Beazley Insurance Company 37540
Alexandria VA 22314
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 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 CONTRACTOR 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 BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS,
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LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER D MMfDD LIMITS
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE
DAMAGE TO
CLAIMS-MADE F OCCUR PREMISES Ea occTur ence $ -
MED EXP fAny onePerson) $
PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $
GENT AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $
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AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $
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ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per pen:or) $
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DED I I RETENTION$ $
WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH.
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ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNERIEXECUTIVE NIA E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $
OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED?
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS 1 VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space ie required)
Evidence of Coverage-Limit applies per occurence and aggregate.
APPROVED
By'ru Tran Nguyen of 72:4 m Mar 23,2026
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
City of Santa Ana-Human Resources Department ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
20 Civic Center Plaza
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Santa Ana CA 92701 5 �
Q 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25(2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
COMMERCIAL_GENERAL LIABILITY
CSGA 4087 12 12
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY
AGAINST OTHERS TO US - PER CONTRACT
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
The following is added to Paragraph 8.Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us of SECTION
IV-CONDITIONS:
If you have agreed, in a written contract or agreement, to provide a waiver of any right of recovery against a
person or organization, we will waive any right of recovery we may have against that person or organization
because of payments we make for injury or damage arising out of your ongoing operations or"your work"done
under a contract with that person or organization and included in the "products-completed operations hazard".
This waiver applies only to that person or organization for which you have agreed to in a written contract to
provide said waiver.
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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER
FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT
Policy Number: 42 WEC BR1 R41-1 Endorsement Number:
Effective Date: 02/13/26 Effective hour is the same as stated on the Information Page of the policy.
Named Insured and Address: The Olson Group Ltd
209 MADISON STREET SUTE#410
ALEXANDRIA VA 22314
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 shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule.
SCHEDULE
Any person or organization for whom you are required by contract or agreement to obtain this waiver from us.
Endorsement is not applicable in KY, NH, NJ or for any MO construction risk
Countersigned by
Authorized Representative
Form WC flu 03 13 Printed in U.S.A.
Process Date: 01/04/26 Policy Expiration Date:02/13/27
COMMERCIAL GENERAL.LIABILITY
CSGA41140624
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
ADDITIONAL INSURED(S) - OWNERS, LESSEES OR
CONTRACTORS - AUTOMATIC STATUS FOR OTHER
PARTIES WHEN REQUIRED IN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
WITH YOU - OPERATIONS AND COMPLETED OPERATIONS
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
A. Section II -Who Is An Insured is amended to for the person ororganization described in par-
include as an additional insured: agraph A.1. are completed. The written con-
tract or agreement must be currently in effect or
1. Any person or organization for whom you are become effective during the term of this Cover-
performing operations when you and such age Part. The contract or agreement must be
person or organization have agreed in writing executed prior to the "bodily injury", "property
in a contract or agreement that such person damage"or"personal and advertising injury"to
or organization be added as an additional in- which this endorsement pertains,
sured on your policy; and
However:
2. Anyother person or organization you are re-
quired to add as an additional insured under 1. The insurance afforded to such additional
the contract or agreement described in Para- insured described above only applies to
graph 1.above. the extent permitted by law; and
Such person(s) or organization(s) is an addi- 2. If coverage provided to an additional in-
tional insured only with respect to liability for sured described above is required by a
"bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal contract or agreement, the insurance af-
and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in forded to such additional insured will not
part by: be broader than that which you are re-
quired bythe contract or agreementto pro-
f. Youracts or omissions in the perfon-nance vide.
of your ongoing operations for the addi-
tional insured described in paragraph Al. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these
or A.2,above; additional insureds,the following additional ex-
clusions apply:
2. The acts or omissions of those acting on
your behalf in the performance of your on- This insurance does not apply to:
going operations for the additional insured
described in paragraph Al.orA.2.above; 1. "Bodily injury","property damage"or"per-
or sonal and advertising injury"arising out of
the rendering of, or the failure to render,
3. "Your work" performed for the additional any professional architectural,engineering
insured described in paragraph Al. or or surveying services, including:
A.2. above and included in the "products-
completed operations hazard". a. The preparing,approving,or failing to
prepare or approve, maps, shop
If not specified otherwise in the written contract drawings, opinions, reports, surveys,
or agreement described in paragraph Al. of field orders, change orders or draw-
this endorsement, a person's or organization's ings and specifications; or
status as an additional insured under this en-
dorsement ends one year after your operations
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b. Supervisory, inspection, architectural ten contract or agreement described in para-
or engineering activities. graph Al.of this endorsement or in the Decla-
rations of this Coverage Part,whicheveris less.
2. "Bodily injury" or "property damage" aris- If no limits are specified in the written contract
ing out of"your work"for which a oonsoli- or agreement described in paragraph A.1.,the
dated (wrap-up) insurance program has limits applicable to the additional insureds are
been provided by the prime contractor/pro- those specified in the Declarations of this Cov-
ject manager or owner of the construction erage Part.The limitsof insurance are inclusive
project in which you are involved. of and not in addition to the limits of insurance
shown in the Declarations.
3. "Bodily injury", "property damage"or"per-
sonal and advertising injury" to any em- D. With respect to the insurance afforded to these
ployee of you or to any obligation of an ad- additional insureds, SECTION IV-COMMER-
ditional insured to indemnify another be- CIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS, 4.
cause of damages arising out of such in- Other Insurance is amended to include:
jury.
Any coverage provided herein will be excess
4. "Bodily injury","property damage"or"per- over any other valld and collectible insurance
sonal and advertising injury"for which the available to an additional insured whether pri-
Named Insured is afforded no coverage mary, excess, contingent or on any other basis
under this policy of insurance, unless you have agreed in a written contract or
written agreement executed prior to any loss
C. With respect to the insurance afforded to these that this insurance will be primary. This insuy- -
additional insureds, SECTION III -LIMITS OF ance will be noncontributory only if you have so
INSURANCE is amended to include; agreed in a written contract or written agree-
ment executed prior to any loss and this cover-
The limits applicable to an additional insured age is determined to be primary.
described herein are those specified in the writ-
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