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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBUILDING CHANGES-2012INS"AiANCE NOT REQUIRED llYORIC AIIIY PROCEED N-20'12-044 CLERK OF COUNCIL DATA e[? -2 X12 CONSULTANT AGREEMENT Q: GD / 1? INCORPORATING FIOPWA ferry GRANT REQUIREMENTS THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this first day of March, 2012 by and between Building Changes, a non-profit corporation chartered in the State of Washington, (hereinafter "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. City, on behalf of all jurisdictions in Orange County, has been designated to receive grant funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") pursuant to the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS ("HOPWA") Program, and City has entered into a HOPWA grant agreement with HUD. B. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of providing technical assistance with regard to HOPWA data collection and reporting. C. Consultant represents that Consultant is not listed as debarred, is able and willing to provide such services to the City, and will comply with the HOPWA Regulations. D. 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 consulting 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 Consultant shall provide technical assistance with regard to HOPWA data collection and reporting. 2. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services, the rates and charges identified as set forth in the Work Plan Budget (Exhibit A) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) during the term of this Agreement. b. Payment by City shall be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. 3. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate upon expenditure of fiords, unless terminated eazlier in accordance with Section 12, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency and the City Attorney. 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 anemployer-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 aze 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 similaz taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. 5. LICENSES AND LAW Consultant shall comply with all laws, rules or regulations applicable to the services provided hereunder, as any may now exist or be hereafter changed. These laws, rules, and regulations shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. United States Code (U.S.C.A.), Title 42, Section 12901-12912, AIDS Housing Opportunity Act. 2. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 24, Part 574, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. 3. CFR Title 24, Part 85, Common Rule to the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program. 4. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments. 5. OMB Circulaz No. A-128, Single Audit Act of 1984. 6. INSURANCE -Not required due to nature of work being performed. 7. INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to 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 health, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the 2 direct or indirect operations of the Consultant or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. 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 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. 8. CONSULTANT'S OBLIGATIONS A. No Conflict. To the best of Consultant's knowledge, Consultant's execution, delivery and performance of its obligations under this Agreement will not constitute a default or a breach under any contract, agreement or order to which Consultant is a party or by which it is bound. B. No Bankruptcy. Consultant is not the subject of any current or threatened bankruptcy proceeding. C. No Pending Legal Proceedings/Debarment. Consultant is not the subject of a current or threatened litigation that would or may materially affect Consultant's performance under this Agreement. Consultant further acknowledges that it is not on the list of debarred contractors. D. No Pending Investigation. Consultant is not aware that it is the subject of any current or threatened criminal or civil action investigation by any public agency, including without limitation a police agency or prosecuting authority, that would relate to affect performance of the Agreement or provision of services hereunder. E. Licensing. Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain all required licenses, registrations, accreditation and inspections from all agencies governing its operations. Consultant shall ensure that its staff shall also obtain and maintain all required licenses, registrations, accreditation and inspections from all agencies governing Consultant's operations hereunder. F. Audit Report Requirements. Consultant agrees that if Consultant receives Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) or more in federal funds, Consultant shall have an annual audit conducted by a certified public accountant in accordance with the standards as set forth and published by the United States Office of Management and Budget. Consultant shall provide City with a copy of said audit by October 1 of the year following the program year in which this Agreement is executed, if applicable. 3 G. Record Keeping/Confidentiality. a. The parties, and any subcontractors, shall prepare and maintain any records required by laws, regulations and procedures applicable to their responsibilities under this Agreement. b. The parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any records which pertain to this Agreement in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Financial records related to this Agreement shall be maintained for four (4) years after termination of this Agreement. c. "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. H. Access to Records. City and the United State Government and/or their representatives shall have access for purposes of monitoring, auditing, and examining Consultant's activities and performance, to books, documents and papers, and the right to examine records of Consultant's subcontractors, bookkeepers and accountants, employees and participants in regard to said program. City and the United States Government and/or their representatives shall also schedule on-site monitoring at their discretion. Monitoring activities may also include, but are not limited to, questioning employees and participants in said program and entering any premises or any site in which any of the services or activities funded hereunder are conducted or in which any of the records of Consultant are kept. Nothing herein shall be construed to require access to any privileged or confidential information as set forth in federal or state law. I. Lobbying. Consultant certifies that it will comply with federal law (31 U.S.C. 1352) and regulations found at 24 CFR Part 87, which provide that no appropriated funds may be expended by the recipient of a federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement to pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, Member of Congress, or an officer or employee of a Member of Congress in connection with awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant or loan, entering into any cooperative agreement and the extension, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. J. Financial Interest. Consultant agrees that except for the use of funds to pay salaries and other related administrative or personnel costs, no persons who exercise or have exercised any function with respect to activities assisted under the terms of this Agreement, or who are in a position to participate in adecision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a City-assisted activity of Consultant, either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. This prohibition applies to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of City, or of any designated public agencies, or the Consultant. K. Drug Free Workplace. Consultant certifies that it has established the following drug- free workplace policy: 4 1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace for any employee involved in a federally fiinded program. 2. As an employee working in conjunction with a federally funded program, the employees of Consultant will be required to: a) Abide by the terms above in statement 1. b) Notify appropriate officials of Consultant and City officials of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace not later than five days after such conviction. 3. The City and the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development will be notified within ten days after receiving notice of any such violation. 4. Within 30 days of receiving such notice, appropriate personnel action will be taken against such employee, up to and including termination. Each such employee shall be required to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency. L. Nondiscrimination. Consultant agrees that no person on the ground of race, age, color, national origin, religion or sex will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds received pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. M. Conflict of Interest. Consultant agrees that no officer, employee, agent or assignee of City who was involved in the sale of said property, either directly or indirectly, shall serve as an officer of Consultant. Further, any conflict or potential conflict of interest of any officer of Consultant shall be fully disclosed in writing prior to the execution of this Agreement and said writing shall be attached and deemed fully incorporated as a part hereof. Notice shall be sent by Consultant to City regarding any changes or modifications to its board of directors and list of officers. N. Prohibition Of Nepotism. Consultant agrees not to hire or permit the hiring of any person to fill a position funded through this Agreement if a member of that person's immediate family is employed in an administrative capacity by Consultant. For the purposes of this section, the term "immediate family" means spouse, child, mother, father, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, stepparent and stepchild. The term "administrative capacity" means having selection, hiring, supervisor or management responsibilities. 9. NOTICES 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 telefacsimile or other communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons: To City: Clerk of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702-1988 FAX (714) 647-6956 With courtesy copies to: City of Santa Ana HOPWA Coordinator 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-27) Santa Ana, California 92702-1988 To Consultant: Building Changes 2014 E. Madison, Ste. 200 Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: (206) 805-6131 FAX: (206) 805-6153 Attn: Mariah Ybarra A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other 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 telefacsimile, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other 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. 6 10. ASSIGNABILITY None of the duties of, or work to be performed by, Consultant under this Agreement shall be subcontracted or assigned to any agency, consultant, or person without the prior written consent of City. Consultant must submit all subcontracts and other agreements that relate to this Agreement to City. No subcontract or assignment shall terminate or alter the legal obligations of Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. 11. TERMINATION A. This Agreement may be terminated on thirty (30) days' written notice by either party. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall only be entitled to reimbursement for approved expenses incurred to the effective date of termination. B. This Agreement may be suspended or terminated by City upon five (5) days' written notice for violation by Consultant of Federal Laws governing the use of HOPWA Funds. In the event of such suspension or termination, Consultant shall only be entitled to reimbursement for approved expenses incurred up to the effective date of suspension or termination. C. Pursuant to 24 CFR 85.43, in the event Consultant defaults by failing to fulfill all or any of its obligations hereunder, City may declare a default and termination of this Agreement by written notice to Consultant, which default and termination shall be effective on a date stated in the notice which is to be not less than ten (10) days after certified mailing or personal service of such notice, unless such default is cured before the effective date of termination stated in such notice. If terminated for cause, City shall be relieved of further liability or responsibility under this Agreement, or as a result of the termination thereof, including the payment of money, except for payment for approved expenses incurred for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the mailing or service of the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made for services not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) costs incurred by City in obtaining substitute performance. 12. VENUE/JURISDICTION 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. 13. VALIDITY The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement. 7 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify Agency fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to Agency 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. c. No delay or omission by either party hereto to exercise any right or power accruing upon any noncompliance or default by the other party with respect to any of the terms of this Agreement shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver thereof. A waiver by either of the parties hereto of any of the covenants, conditions, or agreements to be performed by the other shall not be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach thereof or of any other covenant, condition or agreement herein contained. 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and yeaz first above written. ATTEST: Maria D. Huizar Clerk of the Council CITY OF SANTA ANA: lJ? Paul Walters Interim City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Lisa E ? Storck Assistant City Attorney RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL: By:?'l.?ti ?c?,o Nancy T. Edw s Executive Dire or Community Development Agency CONSULTANT: Building Changes By: Betsy Lieberman Executive Director 9 EXHIBIT A Work Plan Budget for City of Santa Ana hon Totaf) Personnel Personnel Personnel Personnel Hours Rate Estimate Estimate Estimate Mariah Ybarra - 4 Prep, 8 Travel, 8 Training, TA 20 $125.00 $2,500 Admin support O $0.00 $O Estimated BC Staff Time $2,500.00 BC Travel Expenses Days Rate Total Estimate Airfare 425.00 Hotel (Current GSA Rate) 1 $125.00 5125.00 Per Diem (Current GSA Rate) 1.5 $77.00 5115.50 Ground Transportation - Rental Car 1.5 $175.00 5262.50 Miles Rate Local Airport Mileage 32, $0.55 $17.60 Days Rate Airport Parking 1 $35.00 $35.00 Estimated BC Travel Expenses $980.60 B E i d S b T l 4 3 st mate u - ota C $ , 80.60 % Rate swevzolm BC Indirect Costs 15.2% $529.05 Total Indirect Costs $529.05 Estimated Grand Total $4,009.65