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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25F - AGMT - PARK LANDSCAPE SRVSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2014 TITLE: AGREEMENTS FOR PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR DISTRICTS 1 AND 3 2 " CITY MANAGE 6 - G l — • CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a one -year agreement, with four one -year renewal options, with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. dba Palo Verde Landscape Management Company to provide park landscape maintenance services in District 1 in an annual amount not to exceed $259,000 and approve a 10% contingency for unanticipated work for a total annual amount not to exceed $284,900, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a one -year agreement, with four one -year renewal options, with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. to provide park landscape maintenance services in District 3, in an annual amount not to exceed $887,420, and approve a 10% contingency for unanticipated work for a total annual amount not to exceed $976,162, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency ( PRCSA) divides the City into five park maintenance districts. On October 30, 2013, PRCSA issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to 20 landscape maintenance vendors for the maintenance of District 1 and District 3. On November 6, 2013 a pre - proposal conference was conducted, and on November 21, 2013 five proposals were submitted for consideration. Landscape West Management Services, Inc. doing business as Palo Verde Management Company, Mariposa Landscape, Inc., Master Landscape and Maintenance, Inc., Midori Gardens, and Vista Del Verde Landscape, Inc. submitted proposals for consideration. An evaluation committee consisting of two representatives from PRCSA Park Services, one representative each from the City of Anaheim Park Services and the City of Orange Park Services reviewed and rated the five proposals. The proposals were evaluated according to the evaluation criteria listed in the RFP, which includes Capability and Experience of Contractor (25 %), Past Performance (25 %), and Cost of Proposal (50 %). The results of the RFP evaluation were as follows: 25F -1 Agreements for Park Landscape Maintenance Services January 7, 2014 Page 2 DISTRICT 1 Landscape West Mariposa Master Midori Capability and Experience 69 96 55 76 Past Performance 58 95 52 66 Cost of Proposal 180 100 125 135 400 point max 307 291 232 277 Rank 1 2 4 3 DISTRICT 3 Mariposa Midori Vista Del Verde Capability and Experience 96 76 85 Past Performance 95 66 81 Cost of Proposal 160 150 82 400 point max 351 292 248 Rank 1 1 1 2 1 3 The City proposes to enter into a one -year agreement with Landscape West, with four one -year renewal options, for the maintenance of District 1. District 1 is located in the northwest quadrant of the City and includes eight properties, including El Salvador, Riverview and Rosita parks. The annual base contract cost is $259,000. An additional 10% contingency is included for unanticipated work, resulting in a total annual contract amount of $284,900. Landscape West is new to PRCSA and has been performing well for other government agencies. The City proposes to enter into a one -year agreement with Mariposa Landscape, with four one - year renewal options, for the maintenance of District 3. District 3 is located in the southeast quadrant of the City and includes 11 properties, including Delhi, Madison and Memorial parks. The annual base contract cost is $887,240. An additional 10% contingency is included for unanticipated work, resulting in a total annual contract amount of $976,162. Mariposa Landscape performed well in the past for PRCSA and is performing well for other cities. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for these agreements are included in the FY 2013 -2014 and 2014 -15 Park Services Maintenance and Repairs, Buildings and Grounds account (no. 01113250 62320), Community Development Maintenance Contract Services account (no. 40718842 62300). Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT: Francisco Gutierrez, Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency 25F -2 LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 6`h day of January, 2014 by Landscape West Management Services, Inc., dba Palo Verde Landscape Management Services, a California corporation (hereinafter "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 (hereinafter "City"). RECITALS A. The City desires to retain a Contractor having special skill and knowledge in the field of high - level park landscape maintenance comparable with standard industry practice. B. Contractor represents that Contractor is able and willing to provide such services to the City. C. 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. 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 landscape maintenance services for Santa Ana Parks, District 1 covering eight (8) City properties, as set forth in City's Request for Proposal 13 -068, dated October 30, 2013, incorporated by reference to this Agreement, the Specification for Routine Maintenance, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and Contractor's Proposal dated November 21, 2013, incorporated by reference to this Agreement. Said maintenance includes the baseball /softball diamond maintenance, which Contractor has subcontracted to Major League Softball, Inc. 2. CITY INSPECTION The Executive Director of the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, or his designee, shall regularly inspect the parks, playgrounds, fields and other City property subject to this Agreement. If said inspection results in discovery of work that is not performed in the agreed manner, and to the professional degree set forth in the Specifications, Contractor agrees that the City shall deduct from Contractor's next monthly payment, the City's actual or estimated costs of performing the work to bring the property into conformance with the Specifications. Additionally, City shall impose liquidated damages of up to $300.00 per inspection, per 'Park not meeting the Specifications during any such inspection. 3. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Contractor agrees to accept as total payment for its services, the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not 25F -3 exceed $259,000, plus a ten percent (10 %) contingency for total amount not to exceed $284,900.00 annually, during the term of this Agreement. b. Payment by City shall be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work perfonned during the prior month, 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. 4. TERM This Agreement shall commence on February 1, 2014 and terminate on January 31, 2015 unless tenninated earlier in accordance with Section 12, below. Additionally, the City may terminate this Agreement if the Santa Ana City Council fails to approve funding for the Agreement for any fiscal year covered herein. The Term may be extended for up to four (4) additional one -year terms upon mutual agreement of the parties. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Contractor shall, during the entire tern 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. 6. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Contractor shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance which shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall (a) name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s); (b) be primary with respect to insurance or self - insurance programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non -owned automobiles. c. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300 of the Labor Code, Contractor, if Contractor has any employees, is required to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self - insurance. Prior to commencing the performance of 25F -4 the work under this Agreement, Contractor agrees to obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident. d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Contractor pursuant to this section: (i) Contractor shall maintain all insurance required above in fall force and effect for the entire period covered by this Agreement. (ii) Certificates of insurance shall be famished to the City upon execution of this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney. (iii) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. e. If Contractor fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Contractor's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Contractor waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the City. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to 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 health, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Contractor or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services provided by Contractor pursuant to 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 terns 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 terns of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. 8. 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 perfonnance 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 Infonnation" shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, 25F -5 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. 9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Contractor covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with perfornance of services specified under this Agreement. 10. 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 telefacsimile or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons: To City: Cleric of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 -1988 telefacsimile (714) 647 -6956 With courtesy copies to: and Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -23) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -29) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Telefacsimile (714) 647 -6515 To Contractor: Landscape West Management Services, Inc. 3628 Country Road Chino, California 91710 Telefacsimile (909) 627 -0697 Telephone (909) 627 -7507 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 25F -6 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, 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. 11. 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, that terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor nor the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any Exhibits or Attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail, followed by the provisions of Exhibit A. 12. 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. 13. TERMINATION AND DAMAGES This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. hl 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. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. b. Material Breach: If the Director determines the Contractor has failed in the performance of its duties and /or schedule as provided, the Director may consider the Contractor in material breach. City may exercise all remedies in law or equity including but not limited to: 1) withholding all or a portion of payment owed relative to any such failure to perform or for any delay in performance, and 2) directing the work be accomplished by either City employees or another contractor at Contractor's expense, as determined by the Director. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs resulting from breach, including incidental and consequential damages. In the event of a material breach, which 25F -7 remains uncured after five (5) days notice to Contractor, City may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days written notice of termination. Contractor's failure to perform and deliver the work specified is considered a Material Breach and cause for the City to tenninate or not renew. c. Tennination by City: This Agreement may be terminated without cause by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice delivered to the Contractor either personally or by mail. Upon such termination, City shall pay Contractor that portion of compensation specified in the Agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the effective date of termination. d. Termination by Contractor: Contractor must provide the City with One Hundred Eighty (180) days notice of termination. 14. DISCRIMINATION Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 15. 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 farther 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. 16. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Contractor shall, throughout the tern of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, pen-nits, 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 her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 17. 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 tenns 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. 25F -8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: MARIA D. HUIZAR Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney By: Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney CITY OF SANTA ANA DAVID CAVAZOS City Manager LANDSCAPE WEST MANAGEMENT, INC. dba Palo Verde Landscape Management Co. STACY KONIER President NOWE 25F -9 25F -10 LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 6a' day of January, 2014 by Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., a California corporation (hereinafter "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 (hereinafter "City "). RECITALS A. The City desires to retain a Contractor having special skill and knowledge in the field of high - level park landscape maintenance comparable with standard industry practice. B. Contractor represents that Contractor is able and willing to provide such services to the City. C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor raider 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 Contractor shall perform landscape maintenance services for Santa Ana Parks, District 3 covering eleven (11) City properties, as set forth in City's Request for Proposal 13 -068, dated October 30, 2013, incorporated by reference to this Agreement, the Specification for Routine Maintenance, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and Contractor's Proposal dated November 20, 2013, incorporated by reference to this Agreement. Said maintenance. includes the baseball /softball diamond maintenance, which Contractor has subcontracted to Major League Softball. (Elite Infields ? ? ?) 2. CITY INSPECTION The Executive Director of the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, or his designee, shall regularly inspect the parks, playgrounds, fields and other City property subject to this Agreement. If said inspection results in discovery of work that is not performed in the agreed manner, and to the professional degree set forth in the Specifications, Contractor agrees that the City shall deduct from Contractor's next monthly payment, the City's actual or estimated costs of performing the work to bring the property into conformance with the Specifications. Additionally, City shall impose liquidated darnages of up to $300.00 per inspection, per Park not meeting the Specifications during any such inspection. 3. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Contractor agrees to accept as total payment for its services, the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not 25F -11 exceed $887,240, plus a ten percent (10 %) contingency for total amount not to exceed $976,162.00 annually, 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 during the prior month, 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. 4. TERM This Agreement shall commence on February 1, 2014 and terminate on January 31, 2015 unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 12, below. Additionally, the City may tenninate this Agreement if the Santa Ana City Council fails to approve funding for the Agreement for any fiscal year covered herein. The Tenn may be extended for up to four (4) additional one -year terms upon mutual agreement of the parties. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Contractor shall, during the entire tern 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. 6. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work Linder this Agreement, Contractor shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance which shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall (a) name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s); (b) be primary with respect to insurance or self - insurance programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non -owned automobiles. e. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300 of the Labor Code, Contractor, if Contractor has any employees, is required to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self - insurance. Prior to commencing the performance of 25F -12 the work under this Agreement, Contractor agrees to obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident. d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Contractor pursuant to this section: (i) Contractor shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and effect for the entire period covered by this Agreement. (ii) Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney. (iii) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (3 0) days prior written notice to the City. e. If Contractor fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to fiumish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Contractor's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Contractor waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the City. 7. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to 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 health, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Contractor or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services provided by Contractor pursuant to 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. 8. 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, 25F -13 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. 9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Contractor covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. 10. 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 telefacsimile or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons: To City: Clerk of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 -1988 telefacsimile (714) 647 -6956 With courtesy copies to: and Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -23) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -29) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Telefacsimile (714) 647 -6515 To Contractor: Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. 15520 Arrow Highway Irwindale, California 91706 Telefacsimile (626) 960 -3809 Telephone (626) 960 -0196 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 25F -14 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, 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. 11. 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 terns 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, that terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor nor the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any Exhibits or Attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail, followed by the provisions of Exhibit A. 12. 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. 13. TERMINATION AND DAMAGES 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. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. b. Material Breach: If the Director determines the Contractor has failed in the performance of its duties and/or schedule as provided, the Director may consider the Contractor in material breach. City may exercise all remedies in law or equity including but not limited to: 1) withholding all or a portion of payment owed relative to any such failure to perform or for any delay in performance, and 2) directing the work be accomplished by either City employees or another contractor at Contractor's expense, as determined by the Director. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs resulting from breach, including incidental and consequential damages. In the event of a material breach, which 25F -15 remains uncured after five (5) days notice to Contractor, City may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days written notice of termination. Contractor's failure to perform and deliver the work specified is considered a Material Breach and cause for the City to terminate or not renew. c. Termination by City: This Agreement may be terminated without cause by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice delivered to the Contractor either personally or by mail. Upon such termination, City shall pay Contractor that portion of compensation specified in the Agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the effective date of tenmination. d. Termination by Contractor: Contractor must provide the City with One Hundred Eighty (180) days notice of termination. 14. DISCRIMINATION Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 15. 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 detennined 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. 16. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, pennits, 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 her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 17. 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 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. 25F -16 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. CITY OF SANTA ANA ATTEST: MARIA D. HUIZAR DAVID CAVAZOS Clerk of the Council City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC. By: Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney TERRY NORIEGA President Tax ID# 25F -17 25F -18