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JULY 5, 2017
TITLE:
AGREEMENT FOR INSPECTION
SERVICES WITH J LEE ENGINEERING
INC., HAYER CONSULTANTS INC.,
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA
INC., JAS PACIFIC, INTERWEST
CONSULTING GROUP, AND AMERICAN
ENGINEERING LABORATORIES INC.
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,3) /
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CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1st Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreements with
J Lee Engineering Inc., Hayer Consultants Inc., Bureau Veritas North America Inc., JAS Pacific,
Interwest Consulting Group, and American Engineering Laboratories Inc. for expedited inspection
services with an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a three year term expiring on
July 5, 2020, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
DISCUSSION
Development activity in the City has been trending upward since 2011 and will continue to do so
for the foreseeable future. There has been a negative impact on inspection turnaround time as
the inspection staffing has not kept pace with said activity for 24 hour response time to as much
as 3 weeks. The effects of which are:
• Overall delayed construction timelines which is particularly detrimental to medium to large
commercial, industrial, or mixed-use projects as delays drive up construction costs and
retards revenue to the general fund.
■ Constant service requests by developers for expedited inspections or dedicated inspectors
for their projects which is currently non-existent other than through in-house staff overtime
which is unsustainable.
• Rogue construction due to contractors not able to afford waiting for inspections that will
have life -safety implications and will necessitate costly future remediation.
• Reduction in the quality of inspections due to unrealistic staff workloads.
• A service level not in synch with the cost allocated for said service based on the 2008-
2009 fee study it was assayed.
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Request to Approve Selected Vendor Contracts for Expedited Building Inspection Services
July 5, 2017
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Securing contract inspection staffing will provide a means by which projects may be expeditiously
serviced without having to wait up to three weeks. Moreover, it will assist in reducing response
time for inspection of general work load by permanent in-house staff. This expedited service will
be funded via an additional pass through service fee based on contract rates established and
agreed upon by the successful Consultant(s) and the City. There is also the added benefit of
previewing potential staff in the event that permanent future positions are made available.
Building and Safety received 12 proposals for the Expedited Building Inspections RFQ. A
selection committee consisting of senior building staff was composed to review the proposals.
The criteria to select the firms were based on the firms' expertise, length of time in the industry,
specialties, and cost. Of the 12 the selection committed selected 6. Although the RFQ stated 4
top firms would be selected. The selection committee agreed that the 6 firms selected were
comparable in all the criteria used for selection. In addition it would benefit the City to have the
additional 2 firms as it provides more resources and a larger pool of qualified inspectors to
choose when assigning expedited inspections.
On June 22, 2017, staff held a Meet and Confer with representatives from Service Employees
International Union 721 to discuss the proposed program as required under the terms of the
Memorandum of Understanding.
Approval from the City Council to authorize the City Manager and the Clerk to execute the
attached agreements will allow staff to administer these contracts and additional service.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's effort to meet Goal #3 - Economic Development;
Objective #3 (Promote a solution -based customer focus in all efforts to facilitate development and
investment in the community).
FISCAL IMPACT
Expedited inspection fees paid to the City by the applicant for each project contracted out for
inspections will fully fund the consultants cost to perform the inspection. Effective July 1, 2017
these amounts will be deposited by the applicant into expedited inspection services account no.
05316002-53618 prior to the consultant commencing any work. Fees paid to the consultant will
be recorded from account no. 05316021-62300. Funds will be budgeted in FY 2017/18 and
subsequent fiscal years in the following account for the specified years of the term:
Accounting Unit FY 17/18 FYI 8/19 FY19/20
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Request to Approve Selected Vendor Contracts for Expedited Building Inspection Services
July 5, 2017
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Candida Neal, Al6pr 7
Acting Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance and Management Services
Exhibits: 1. Agreement with J Lee Engineering Inc.
2. Agreement with Hayer Consultants Inc.
3. Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America Inc.
4. Agreement with Jas Pacific
5. Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group
6. Agreement with American Engineering Laboratories Inc.
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this Slia day of July 2017, by and between J
LEE ENGINEERING INC., a California corporation "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 (hereinafter "City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
municipal site and building inspection services.
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the
City.
C. 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
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Director of the Planning and Building Agency, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Consultant shall deliver to City all work product resulting from the services provided.
Said work product shall be submitted in a hard copy and in a form compatible with City's
computer system, as agreed between the Executive Director and Consultant.
In regard to copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings and computer
programs, Consultant agrees and shall ensue that all of Consultant's affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers agree that (a) other such material may not
be copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material,
whether copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty -
free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to
disclose, publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
Exhibit 1
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2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed
under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of six
Consultants selected to provide on-call municipal expedited site/building/inspection services on
an as needed basis pursuant to the Request for Council Action (RFCA) dated March 7, 2017, the
teens of which are incorporated herein. The total compensation for services provided by all
contractors selected under the RFCA is a collective amount not to exceed $1,000,000 during the
tenn of the 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 three (3)
years from said commencement date on July 5, 2020, unless terminated earlier in accordance
with provisions, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor
shall it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or
to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which
Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the
services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all
applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and
wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to
employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant 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
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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, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Such insurance shall (a)
name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional
insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self-insurance
programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions.
b. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section
3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant 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 the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any
employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident.
c. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of
not less than $1,000,000 per claim, subject to $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this section:
(i) Consultant 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
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e. If Consultant 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 ptooured
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 affect Consultant's right to be paid for its
time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to
receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
6. INDEMNII+ICATION
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, darnages, 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
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 fi•om this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims
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for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to
have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special
counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity
of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or
effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its
representation in any legal proceeding.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
I£ Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement,
and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of
like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall
include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written
information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other
party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be
disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
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.
9. 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 telefaesimile 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 927 02-1 98 8
Facsimile (714) 647-6956
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Copies to: Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
Building Safety Division
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-19)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-5897
City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-6515
To Consultant: J Lee Engineering Inc.
Jae Lee, President
430 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite 301
Alhambra, California 91801
Facsimile (626) 2848907
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. If sent by
mail, connnunication 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
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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, Coimty or City holidays shall be
excluded.
10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the
terms of this Agreement shall prevail, This Agreement may not be modified except by written
instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties
agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent
with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate either
Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement aelmowledges 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.
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11. ASSIGNMENT
hiasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to
this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
12. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination,
subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product
shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use
thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
13. DISCRIMINATION
Consultant 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. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. 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.
15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services
hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California,
the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City
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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.
16. 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.
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
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMEND APPROVAL:
Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CYNTHIA J. KURTZ
Interim City Manager
J LEE ENGINEERING, INC.
JAE
President
Tax ID#
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LEE, PE, CPE, CASP
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Exhibit A, — Scope of Work
According to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the scope of services to be provided includes,
but not limited to, the following:
1. Provide accelerated building inspection services on an as -needed basis.
2. Provide building inspection services for residential, commercial and government buildings
and structures for verification of compliance with the most current adopted versions of the
California Building Standards Code, City of Santa Ana Municipal Code, relevant State and
Federal Laws, the approved construction documents, and coordination between City
agencies, designers, and builders in the community.
3. Provide in-house temporary staffing,
430 S. Garfield Ave., SedPe 301, Alhambra, CA 91801 + Phone.- (626) 284-8906
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r Fax: (626) 284-8907
City of Santa Ana, RFQ #17-030 [CONFIDENTIAL.]
J LEE
f`IG IN kkNIN4 INC
Exhibit B — Fee Schedule
The following, is Schedule of Fixed Hourly Rates for the Scope of Work listed in the Request for
Qualification (City of Santa Ana, Request for Qualifications #17-030, Building Inspection
Services);
Hourly Rates for Building Inspection Services•
Senior Inspector $ 85.00
Inspector $ 75.00
Administration service $ 45.00
Sr. Plan Check Engineer
$ 105.00
Plan Check Engineer
$ 95.00
Sr. Plan Examiner
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$ 95.00
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Permit Technician
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$ 60.00
430 S Cur(ielrl Ave., Sulte 301, Alhantbr r, CA 91801 w Phone: (626) 284-8966 • rax: (626) 284-8907
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 51" day of July 2017, by and between
I-IAYER CONSULTANTS INC., a California corporation (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 (hereinafter "City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
municipal site and building inspection services.
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the
City.
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services perfonned 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 expedited inspection services on request of the Executive
Director of the Planning and Building Agency, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Consultant shall deliver to City all work product resulting from the services provided.
Said work product shall be submitted in a hard copy and in a form compatible with City's
computer system, as agreed between the Executive Director and Consultant.
In regard to copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings and computer
programs, Consultant agrees and shall ensure that all of Consultant's affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers agree that (a) other such material may not
be copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material,
whether copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty,
free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to
disclose, publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
Exhibit 2
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2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed
under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of six
Consultants selected to provide on-call municipal expedited site/building/inspection services on
an as needed basis pursuant to the Request for Council Action (RFCA) dated March 7, 2017, the
terms of which are incorporated herein. The total compensation for services provided by all
contractors selected under the RFCA is a collective amount not to exceed $1,000,000 during the
term of the 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.
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This Agreement: shall commence on the date first written above and terminate three (3)
years fi-om said commencement date on July 5, 2020, unless terminated earlier in accordance
with provisions, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by
the City Manager 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 an ernployer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or
to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which
Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the
services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all
applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and
wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to
employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant 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
perfonnance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The
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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, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, Such insurance shall (a)
name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional
insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self-insurance
programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions.
b. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section
3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant 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 the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any
employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident,
c. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of
not less than $1,000,000 per claim, subject to $1,000,000,00 aggregate.
d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this section:
(i) Consultant 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 (30) days prior written notice to the City.
e. If Consultant 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 shalt have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith
terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not affect Consultant's right to be paid for its
time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to
receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) ibr 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
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
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for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to
have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special
counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity
of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or
effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its
representation in any legal proceeding.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement,
and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of
like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall
include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written
information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other
party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be
disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
reference to information disclosed by the City.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
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.
9. 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
Facsimile (714) 647-6956
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Copies to: Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
Building Safety Division
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-19)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-5897
City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-6515
To Consultant: Hayer Consultants Incorporated
Navdeep `Soni' K. Hayer, Vice President
4067 Hardwick St., PMB 250
Lakewood, California 90712
Facsimile (562) 377-1640
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. 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 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.
10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, 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
terns of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written
instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties
agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent
with, or in addition to, the tetras and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate either
Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or
anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein.
11. ASSIGNMENT
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Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to
this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
12. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services perfornied by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination,
subject to the following conditions:
a. Asa condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product
shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use
thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
13. DISCRIMINATION
Consultant 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. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. 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 inay
be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services
heret.mder 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. Consultant shall notify the City
immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals,
waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
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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.
16. 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 fire terms of this Agreement, and shall
indemnify City hilly, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to
City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
forth in the body of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year
first above written.
ATTEST:
MARIA D. HUIZAR
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: r
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMEND APPROVAL:
M
Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CYNTHIA J. KURTZ
Interim City Manager
HAYER CONSULTANTS INC.
Navdeep `Soni' K. Hayer
Vice President
Tax ID# 95-4542509
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HAYER. CONSULTANTS INC.
4067 HARDWICK STREET, PMB 250, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
PHONE (562) 377-1678 • FAX (562) 377-1640 . EMAIL: hayer@hcipc.com
Exhibit A
Scope of Services
To provide City of Santa Ana, Planning and Building Agency, Building Division with building
inspection services and customer assistance as detailed in the request for qualification through
the contracting of ICC Building Inspectors. Said services to align with the City's intent to
minimize response time and improve customer service by supplementing in-house staff with
consulting services for Building Inspection Services.
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HAYER CONSULTANTS INC.
4067 HARDWICK STREET, PM13 250, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
PHONE (562) 377-1678 • FAX (562) 377-1640 • EMAIL: haver(@,hcil)c.com
Exhibit B
INSPECTOR RATE STRUCTURE
Inspector Rate Structure:
a. HCI Senior Commercial Building hispector Fee during normal business hours: $85-$95
per hour
b. HCI Combination Building Inspector Fee during normal business hours: $75-$85 per hour
c. HCI Residential Building Inspector Fee during normal business hours: $70-$75 per hour
d. HCI Code Enforcement Inspector Fee during normal business hours: $65470 per hour
e. HCI Fee outside regular business hours: 1.5 times the hourly rates charged above.
f. Overtime charges:
a) Over 8 hours in one day or 40 hours in one week or Saturdays - time and a half (1.5x).
b) Sundays and holidays - double time (2x).
g. Mileage charges for inspection&ode enforcement duties: if using HCI vehicle per IRS
mileage charges or per City rates. If using City vehicle there will be no mileage charge.
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 5" day of July 2017, by and between
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA , INC., a Delaware corporation (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 (hereinafter
"City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
municipal site and building inspection services.
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the
City.
C. 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:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall provide expedited inspection services on request of the Executive
Director of the Planning and Building Agency, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Consultant shall deliver to City all work product resulting from the services provided.
Said work product shall be submitted in a hard copy and in a form compatible with City's
computer system, as agreed between the Executive Director and Consultant.
In regard to copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings and computer
programs, Consultant agrees and shall ensure that all of Consultant's affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers agree that (a) other such material may not
be copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material,
whether copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty -
free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to
disclose, publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
Exhibit 3
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2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed
under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of six
Consultants selected to provide on-call municipal expedited site/building/inspection services on
an as needed basis pursuant to the Request for Council Action (RFCA) dated March 7, 2017,.the
terms of which are incorporated herein. The total compensation for services provided by all
contractors selected under the RFCA is a collective amount not to exceed $1,000,000 during the
tern of the 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.
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate three (3)
years from said commencement date on July 5, 2020, unless terminated earlier in accordance
with provisions, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
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 mamier in which
Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the
services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all
applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and
wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to
employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant 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
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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, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Such insurance shall (a)
name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional
insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self-insurance
programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions.
b. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section
3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant 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 the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any
employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident.
e. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of
not less than $1,000,000 per claim, subject to $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this section:
(i) Consultant 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
e. If Consultant 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 affect Consultant's right to be paid for its
time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to
receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
6. 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 death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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 fiom this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims
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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 fiorn this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special
counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity
of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terns of, or
effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its
representation in any legal proceeding.
7. CONFIIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the per£onnance of this Agreement,
and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of
like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall
include all nonpublic information, Confidential information includes not only written
information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other
party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be
disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
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.
9. 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
Facsimile (714) 647-6956
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Copies to: Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
Building Safety Division
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-19)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-5897
City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-6515
To Consultant: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
I ioaDuong,VicePresident
1665 Scenic Avenue, Ste. 200
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Facsimile (714) 825-0685
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. 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
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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.
10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, 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 Consultant. The parties
agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent
with, or in addition to, the teens and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate either
Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or
anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein.
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11. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to
this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
12, TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination,
subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product
shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use
thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate,
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
13. DISCRIMINATION
Consultant 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. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. 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.
15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the tern 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. Consultant shall notify the City
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immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals,
waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall because for termination of this Agreement..
16. 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.
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
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By. c" --
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMEND APPROVAL:
Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CYNTHIA J. KURTZ
Interim City Manager
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
KHOA DUONG, PE
Vice President
Tax ID# 06-1689244
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Exhibit A
Scope of Work
Plan Review
When notified by the jurisdiction, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (BVNA) shall perform plan review services.
Plan review services shall consist of the review of plans and documents for compliance with jurisdiction adopted
or enforced codes and regulations. Plan review services will be provided in accordance with accepted standards
of practice for governmental plan review and in conformance with the policies, procedures, interpretations, and
practices of the jurisdiction.
Plan review services covered under this agreement will be performed in the offices of BVNA, unless otherwise
authorized by the jurisdiction. Plan review can be provided as full review, partial review, or discipline specific, as
requested by the jurisdiction for each project.
Plan review services may include the review of:
Non-structural fire and life safety plans examination
Structural plans examination
Electrical, mechanical, & plumbing code plans examination
Disabled access code plans examination
Green building code plans examination
Energy code pians examination
Fire sprinkler and alarm plans examination
Fire code compliance
Plan review services shall e r enti ie in the project task order and corresponding rate sc e u e, dditional
services can be negotiated between BVNA and the jurisdiction, if needed.
If corrections are required, BVNA will prepare comment or correction letters. The correction letter shall describe
each required correction or addition, and reference the applicable code section. Letters will be distributed as
directed by the jurisdiction.
If plans are recommended for approval, BVNA shall transmit to the jurisdiction the required number of sets of
plans and associated documents with the plans stamped "Reviewed for Code Compliance" to Indicate that the
plans have been reviewed by BVNA and found to be in substantial compliance with applicable codes,
Electronic Plan Review
Atthe request of the jurisdiction, BVNA can provide electronic plan reviews. BVNA can utilize the system preferred
by the jurisdiction, or can provide electronic review simply using PDF software.
Third Party Review
This is an optional method to accomplish the plan review for applicants that desire preliminary plan reviews or
have expediting needs due to project time constraints.
This method allows the designer to work with plan review staff early in the design process to avoid code problems
that could lead to extensive redesign of completed plans. it also allows the permit applicant to pay for review
services directly to BVNA, independent of the normal jurisdiction plan review fee.
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With approval of the Building Official, BVNA can provide third -party plan reviews/inspections. BVNA shall be
solely responsible for the collection of any third -party fees.
Inspection Services
When notified by thejurisdiction, Bureau Veritas NorthAmerica, Inc. (BVNA) shall perform site inspection services
to verify substantial compliance with approved plans and jurisdiction adopted codes and regulations. Inspection
services will be provided in accordance with accepted standards of practice for governmental inspection and in
conformance with the policies, procedures, interpretations, and practices of the jurisdiction.
Inspection services may include the following elements:
Non-structural fire and life safety
Structural
Electrical, mechanical, & plumbing
Disabled access
Green building
Energy
Fire sprinkler and alarm
Fire code compliance
Inspection services can be provided on a full-time, part-time, or as -needed basis in accordance with the
requirements of the jurisdiction. Building Inspectors provided by Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. shall perform
the following services:
1. Become familiar with approved project plans and documents prior to inspection.
2. Conduct site inspection using safe work practices.
en ar as o non -comp lance.
4. Prepare correction notice and/or discuss non -complying items and solutions with jobsite superintendent.
5. For serious violations, notify Building Official and issue stop work notice in accordance with jurisdiction
policies and procedures.
6. Provide reinspections as necessary to address non -complying items.
7. Provide inspection records in accordance with jurisdiction policies and procedures.
S. When requested by the jurisdiction, coordinate inspections with fire, health, and other government
agencies, as applicable to the project.
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Exhibit B
Fee Schedule
Below are the proposed fees for our services:
Classification
Houfiy Rate
Building Official
$160
Senior Structural Engineer
$135
MEP Engineer
$115
Certified Plans Examiner
$95
Senior Building Inspector
$95
Building Inspector
$85
Administrative Technician/ Counter Technician
$70
The rates listed above are effective through the term of the contract.
Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable expenses shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Mileage: per current IRS rate
Professional Reimbursement
The hourly billing rates include the cost of salaries of the Bureau Veritas employees, plus sick leave, vacation,
holiday and other benefits. The percentage added to salary costs includes indirect overhead costs and fee
(profit). All employees classified as "non-exempt" by the U.S Department of Labor will be compensated at 1'/z
times salary, as per state and federal wage and hour laws. Billing rates will be calculated accordingly for these
overtime hours.
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 5111 day of July 2017, by and between
JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., (DBA JAS PACIFIC), a
California corporation (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 (hereinafter "City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
municipal site and building inspection services.
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the
City,
C. 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 expedited inspection services on request of the Executive
Director of the Planning and Building Agency, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Consultant shall deliver to City all work product resulting from the services provided.
Said work product shall be submitted in a hard copy and in a form compatible with City's
computer system, as agreed between the Executive Director and Consultant.
In regard to copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings and computer
programs, Consultant agrees and shall ensure that all of Consultant's affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers agree that (a) other such material may not
be copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material,
whether copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty -
free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to
disclose, publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
Exhibit 4
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2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed
under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of six
Consultants selected to provide on-call municipal expedited site/building/inspection services on
an as needed basis pursuant to the Request for Council Action (RFCA) dated March 7, 2017, the
terms of which are incorporated herein. The total compensation for services provided by all
contractors selected under the RFCA is a collective amount not to exceed $1,000,000 during the
term of the 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 sball commence on the date first written above and terminate three (3)
years from said commencement date on July 5, 2020, unless terminated earlier in accordance
with provisions, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
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 maturer in which
Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however; the
services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all
applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and
wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to
employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant 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
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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, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Such insurance shall (a)
name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional
insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self-insurance
programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions.
b. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section
3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant 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 the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any
employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident.
c. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of
not less than $1,000,000 per claim, subject to $1,000,000,00 aggregate.
d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this section:
(i) Consultant 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
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e. If Consultant 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 affect Consultant's right to be paid for its
time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to
receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
6. 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 death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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 terns of or effects
arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims
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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 Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special
counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity
of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terns of, or
effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its
representation in any legal proceeding.
CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement,
and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of
like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall
include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written
information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other
party is covered by this Agreement, The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be
disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
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8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
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.
9. 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 telefacshnile 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
Facsimile (714) 647-6956
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Copies to: Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
Building Safety Division
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-19)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-5897
City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-6515
To Consultant: JAS Pacific
Jason A, Smith, CEO
P.O. Box 2002
Upland, CA 91785
Facsimile (909) 605-0319
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. 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
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.
10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, 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 rnay not be modified except by written
instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties
agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent
with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate either
Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or
anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein.
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11. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have .any of the services which are the subject to
this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
12, TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination,
subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product
shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use
thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
13. DISCRIMINATION
Consultant 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. Consultant affinms that it is an equal opportunity employer
and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. 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.
15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services
hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California,
the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City
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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.
16. 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.
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
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By. c_.� -
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMEND APPROVAL:
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Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CYNTHIA J. KURT2
Interim City Manager
JAS PACIFIC
JASON A. SMITH,
CEO
Tax ID# 33-0604465
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EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF WORK
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JAS Pacific Is prepared to provide the City with seamless quality building. inspection services within exceptional
timeframes, Our service procedures are thorough meeting all expectations including great customer servlce and
efficient response times, without compromising quality. As part of JAS Pacific's overarching goal to attain customer
satisfaction, a tailored service delivery system is developed, service models are effective and efficient, and
procedures adapted to meettheCity's requirements. We are confident that we can accommodatethe City'sfinancial
needs as well as provide the desired level of customer service. Additionally, because of our available resources, we
have the ability to alterthe levels and types of service to address Increased workloads and customer needs.
JAS Pacific will ensure that all structures are equal to or exceed the applicable City, State, and Federal regulations.
JAS Pacific understands the City's needs and we have the resources to provide timely deployment. With limited City
resources, contracting with JAS Paclfic will afford the City more flexibility in the allocation of such resources. Assigned
personnel will provide building and safety support and related services as -needed ensuring compliance with the
most recent adopted version of California Building Codes, including the following:
✓ California Residential Code
✓ California Green Building Code
✓ California Mechanical Code
✓ California Plumbing Code
✓ California Electrical Code
✓ State Title 24 Accessibility
✓ State Title 24 Energy Conservation
✓ State Title 25
Acting on behalf of the City, JAS Pacific will provide superior levels of customer service, consistent code application,
and develop seamless working relationships with City staff. Contracting with JAS Pacific will provide the City with a
cost-effective alternative to a fully Internally staffed department and allow the City to focus on other critical
municipal matters. JAS Pacific will perform applicable functions as an extension of City staff and will follow all City
procedures and directives. JAS Pacific understands the importance of excellent customer service not only to the City
but to the clients we serve. We strive to meet and exceed all client expectations and we will create a cooperative
work environment with the City and the clients we serve. Staff will not only Identify building code issues within the
standards. JAS Pacific will support the City in attaining Its goal of providing timely, efficient, and effective services.
Our understanding and approach to the proposed services is detailed below.
Building Inspector Duties and Responsibilities:
✓ Provide inspection services for commercial, Industrial, residential, and tenant Improvements on an as -needed
basis.
✓ Conduct inspections ensuring construction projects are in conformance to the approved plans and all applicable
code and City ordinances including: building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes; zoning ordinances,
energy conservation; and disabled access requirements.
✓ Read and study project specifications, plans, reports, and calculations to become familiar with projects prior to
inspection, and ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.
✓ Attend grievance hearings and the like to resolve disputes with developers, homeowners, commercial and office
owners and the public.
✓ Provide appropriate and timely follow up on and resolution to complaints, and non -permitted work.
✓ Prepare inspection notices of noncompliance on incorrect construction methods or materials found during
Inspection; confer with contractor or representative regarding construction methods and procedures as they
relate to compliance with plans and specifications.
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✓ Approve certain changes in building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and related work consistent with code
and ordinance requirements.
✓ Participate in reviews with technical consultants, fire, health, and other government agency inspectors, as well
as owners.
✓ Assist in the coordination of job site conferences with technical consultants, engineers, architects,
representatives of the owner, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors to review project requirements,
and clarify or resolving any questions or problems prior to commencing work.
✓ Maintain a record of non -complying items and follow up to achieve resolution of such Items. Record all
significant construction related activities and events such as work completed to provide a chronological and
factual history of inspection on assigned construction projects.
✓
Inspect buildings alleged to be substandard, unsafe, or unsightly to ensure the timely compliance with building
codes and other ordinances and regulations, or the demolition of such structures.
✓ Maintain accurate records.
✓ Respond to telephone inquiries about code requirements and inspection procedures relating to assigned
projects.
✓ Handle resident inquiries and resolve complaints.
✓ Perform other related duties, as required.
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JAS Pacific can provide the City with additional services that include permit Issuance, plan review, code adoption,
Our service procedures are thorough meeting all expectations Including great customer service and efficient
response times, without compromising quality. As part of JAS Pacific's over arching goal to attain customer
satisfaction, a tailored service delivery system is developed, service models are effective and efficient, and
procedures adapted to meet the City's requirements. We are confident that we can accommodate the City's financial
needs as well as provide the desired level of customer service. Additionally, because of our available resources, we
have the ability to alter the levels and types of service to address increased workloads and customer needs.
Personel Superior Level of Cstomer Service
Expertise
Staffing Resources
Contract Costs
Consistent Code Application
Flexibility to Meet Various Levels of Demand
Expenses are Consitentwith Revenues
1AS Pacific can provide the Jurisdiction with plan review services both off-site and on. Off-site services will be
provided in a timely manner and will be seamless, as our team members are accessible to promptly respond to all
inquiries. Upon contract award, JAS pacific will analyze the Jurisdiction's needs and propose the appropriate service
level striking a balance between desired services and cost efficiency.
Training
JAS Pacific is committed to the continuous education of all staff through both in-house and external training. Mr.
Fady Matter and Mr. Stuart Tom are ICC certified Instructors and have provided training to various clients on the
building and other codes and regulations: Mr. Mattar's area of Instruction Includes plumbing, mechanical, green
building, energy and residential fire -sprinkler systems topics. Mr. Stuart's area of instruction includes the California
Building and Residential Codes, emergency response, fire and other related topics.
Mr, Mattar has worked with various JAS clients and Industry related organizations providing instruction on a range
of topics. He was the Training Coordinator for the County of Los Angeles Building Dlvislon, creating the training
programs for entry-level inspectors, as well as on-going training for Inspectors, plan review staff, permit technicians
and district office managers, Mr. Mattar prepared and created training booklets and PowerPoint presentations for
training on the California Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, Green Building Code and Residential Fire Sprinklers then
conducted tralnings for ICC orange Empire, LA Basin, Foothill, Hi Desert, Coachella Valley, and Ventura Chapters of
ICC. He hasalso presented training on code update to jurisdictions including the Cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach,
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Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, EI Monte and the County of Los Angeles. Mr. Mattar has also conducted code classes
for UCLA Extension Program and for organizations such as ICC, IAPMO and PHCC.
Counter
JAS Pacific will provide the City withpermit issuance/counter services for on-site grading, erosion control, building,
electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work on an as needed basis to supplement the City's full -time Senior Building
Permit Technician, through the contracting of Permit Technicians. All Permit Technicians meet all qualifications,
education, and certification/licensing requirements including an ICC Permit Technician certification, two years
experience performing technical building and safety support functions, high school diploma, and strong solution -
oriented customer service as detailed in the request for proposals. Basic services shall Include public counter services
such as processing automated and manual permits, receiving plan submittals, preparing reports, cashiering, handling
customer needs over the phone and in person, and maintaining records in locations throughout the City. Detailed -
duties and responsibilities are further discussed below and services shall be provided based on service demand.
Code Adoption
At the request of the City, JAS Pacific can perform research of the City's Municipal Code and provide draft documents
for review by the City Attorney and other responsible departments for the adoption of the codes, along with any
desired City amendments to these codes. Once these documents are approved, JAS Pacific can help schedule the
required hearings before the City Council, testify before the City Council, and answer questions regarding proposed
amendments, JAS Pacific personnel has extensive experience in area of code adoption and can assist the City in
future local adoptions.
Code Enforcement
JAS Pacific can provide code enforcement seryices by proactively identifying conditions that threaten the health and
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community problems, and promote community pride and stability. In order to enhance and sustain the highest
quality of life standard, we will provide exceptional customer service and rapid and effective responses.
CASA
JAS Pacific can provide CASA certified inspections and plan review with staff knowledgeable the requirements of the
State Senate Bill. Our staff not only can perform these duties but are available to City staff for further clarification
on various issues that arise with the bill's implementation.
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Exhibit B
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BUILDING INSPECTOR 1
$75.00 / HOUR
BUJILDING INSPECTOR 11
$85.00 / HOUR
BUILDING INSPECTOR III
$95.00 / HOUR
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 51" day of July 2017, by and between
INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, a Colorado corporation (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 (hereinafter "City"),
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
municipal site and building inspection services.
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the
City.
C. 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
Director of the Planning and Building Agency, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Consultant shall deliver to City all work product resulting from the services provided.
Said work product shall be submitted in a hard copy and in a form compatible with City's
computer system, as agreed between the Executive Director and Consultant,
In regard to copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings and computer
programs, Consultant agrees and shall ensure that all of Consultant's affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers agree that (a) other such material may not
be copyrighted without prior review from the City, anti (b) the authors of all such material,
whether copyrighted or not, award to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty -
free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to
disclose, publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
Exhibit 6'
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2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant under tivs Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed
under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of six
Consultants selected to provide on-call municipal expedited site/building/inspection services on
an as needed basis pursuant to the Request for Council Action (RFCA) dated March 7, 2017, the
terms of which are incorporated herein. The total compensation for services provided by all
contractors selected under the RFCA is a collective amount not to exceed $1,000,000 during the
term of the 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 three (3)
years from said commencement date on July 5, 2020, unless terminated earlier in accordance
with provisions, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor
shall it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or
to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which
Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the
services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all
applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and
wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to
employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shalt
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 thereftom 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
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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
arnount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Such insurance shall (a)
name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional
insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self-insurance
programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions.
b. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section
3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant 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 the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any
employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident.
c. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of
not less than $1,000,000 per claim, subject to $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this section:
(i) Consultant 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
e. If Consultant 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 affect Consultant's right to be paid for its
time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to
receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
employces, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims
for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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
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for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to
have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special
counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity
of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or
effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its
representation in any legal proceeding.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such infonnation 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
infonnation, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other
party is covered by this Agreement, The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be
disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
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8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
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.
9. 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
Facsimile (714) 647-6956
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Copies to: Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
Building Safety Division
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-19)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-5897
City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-6515
To Consultant: Interwvest Consulting Group
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
15140 Transistor Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Facsimile (714) 899-9039
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. 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
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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.
10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, 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
teens of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written
instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant.. The parties
agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent
with, or in addition to, the teens and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate either
Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or
anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein.
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It. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to
this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
12. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination,
subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product
shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use
thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet die standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
13. DISCRIMINATION
Consultant 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, tennination or
other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. 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.
15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the terra 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, Consultant shall notify the City
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immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such pennits, licenses, approvals,
waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
16. 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.
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
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CYNTHIA J. KURTZ
Interim City Manager
By:
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMEND APPROVAL: INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
RON BEEHLER, SE, CBO
Principal -in -Charge
Executive Director Tax ID# 73-1630909
Planning & Building Agency
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EXHIBIT - A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Building Inspection Services
Interwest Consulting Group's staff of ICC certified inspectors has performed inspection services on a
wide variety of construction projects including many large custom homes, new residential
developments, commercial buildings, essential service buildings and industrial projects such as power
plants and electrical wind turbines. When necessary for large or fast-track projects, multiple inspectors
are available.
All inspection personnel provided for services will be ICC and/or CASp certified as required. Our
inspectors are able to read, understand and Interpret construction documents, truss drawings and
calculations, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, communicate effectively orally and in
writing and work effectively with contractors, the public and City staff. Inspectors will possess
knowledge of modern methods of construction, materials, tools and safety procedures utilized for
building inspection.
Inspections performed by Interwest Consulting Group's inspectors will be performed in accordance with
the City's adopted version of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green
Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code and the California Electrical Code.
Projects will also be Inspected for conformance with the accessibility, noise and energy conservation
requirements as mandated by State of California Title 24 and all applicable ordinances.
Interwest Consulting Groups inspectors Wilf inspect projects Wconformance wit 1approved drawings
and specifications which will include review of the permit documents to verify that onsite conditions are
consistent with the approved documents for square footage, setbacks, heights and any other applicable
conditions. At the completion of inspections, Interwest Consulting Group's inspectors will complete all
necessary City forms, computer entries and documentation as required providing seamless service,
Interwest's inspection staff will report directly to the Building official or other City designated person,
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FEES FOR SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE
BuildingInspector Services..................................................................................................................... $80.95
CASpSpecialist........................................................................................................................................... si10
Inspection Overtime ........................................... ......... 22S%ofAbove Listed Hourly Rates
Mileage.............................................................................. ........................Current IRS Rate
The variation In building inspector rates is based on the individual qualifications and experience of
candidates, to be agreed upon prior to assignment.
Hourly services are invoiced monthly. Mileage for personal vehicle use within the City will be charged at
the current IRS vehicle mileage rate. Interwest Consulting Group will work with the City to supply all
necessary billing information.
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 51h day of July 2017, by and between
AMERICAN ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC. (aka AEL), a California corporation
(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
(hereinafter "City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
municipal site and building inspection services.
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the
City.
C. 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 expedited inspection services on request of the Executive
Director of the Planning and Building Agency, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Consultant shall deliver to City all work product resulting from the services provided.
Said work product shall be submitted in a hard copy and in a form compatible with City's
computer system, as agreed between the Executive Director and Consultant.
In regard to copyrightable material produced as a deliverable under this Agreement,
including but not limited to books, reports, plans, photographs, drawings and computer
programs, Consultant agrees and shall ensure that all of Consultant's affected officers,
employees, agents, contractors, and volunteer workers agree that (a) other such material may not
be copyrighted without prior review from the City, and (b) the authors of all such material,
whether copyrighted or not, awed to the City, and to its officers, agents and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties, as a condition of payment to the Consultant, a royalty -
free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license throughout the world for governmental purposes to
disclose, publish, translate, reproduce, and use such materials.
Exhibit ea
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2. COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed
under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of six
Consultants selected to provide on-call municipal expedited site/building/inspection services on
an as needed basis pursuant to the Request for Council Action (RFCA) dated March 7, 2017, the
terns of which are incorporated herein. The total compensation for services provided by all
contractors selected under the RFCA is a collective amount not to exceed $1,000,000 during the
term of the 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 three (3)
years from said commencement date on July 5, 2020, unless terminated earlier in accordance
with provisions, below. The tort of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
a. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor
shall it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or
to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which
Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the
services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all
applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and
wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to
employees aid shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant 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
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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, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Such insurance shall (a)
name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional
insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self-insurance
programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions.
b. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section
3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant 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 the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any
employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident.
c. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of
not less than $1,000,000 per claim, subject to $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
d. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this section:
(i) Consultant 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
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e. If Consultant 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 affect Consultant's right to be paid for its
time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to
receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to and shall indemnify and hold hanrrless the City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims
for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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
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for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to
have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special
counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity
of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or
effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its
representation in any legal proceeding.
CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives front the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement,
and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of
like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall
include all nonpublic information, Confidential information includes not only written
information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other
party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be
disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
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.
9. 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 mamzer 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
Facsimile (714) 647-6956
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Copies to: Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
Building Safety Division
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-19)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-5897
City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Facsimile (714) 647-6515
To Consultant: American Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Carey Klingfus, Vice President
205 W. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, California 90631
Facsimile (562) 697-4009
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. 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
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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.
10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, 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
terns of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written
instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties
agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent
with, or in addition to, the terns and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate either
Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or
anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein,
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11. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to
this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City,
12. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination,
subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product
shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use
thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
13, DISCRIMINATION
Consultant 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. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. 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.
15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services
hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of Califoriia,
the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City
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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.
16. 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 terns of this Agreement, and shall
indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to
City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
forth in the body of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year
first above written.
ATTEST:
MARIA D. HUIZAR
Clerk of the Council
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
Lisa Storeekk
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMEND APPROVAL:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CYNTHIA J. KURTZ
Interim City Manager
AMERICAN ENGINEERING
LABORATORIES, INC. (aka AEL).
Aida Klingfus
By: President/CEO
Executive Director Tax ID# 37-1419164
Planning & Building Agency
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Qualifications
For Building Inspection Services
RFQ 917-030
City of Santa Ana
EXHIBIT A -SCOPE OF WORK
American Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is a C -Corporation registered in the
State of California, and has business license #27889 in the City of La Habra. Our main
office is located at 205 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA, 90631.
AEL is pleased to submit our Scope of Work to the City of Santa Ana RFQ #17-030 to
provide Building Inspection Services for the inspection of construction projects, Our
proposed Scope of Work is as follows, but not limited to on how AEL will fulfill the
requirements and expectations of the City:
1. Perform all building and safety inspections required by the City
Provide accurate daily inspection sheets/reports and note all discrepancies, cite
code violations, and issue correction or stop -work notices if needed
Perform all inspections in accordance with the City's adopted version of the
California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building
Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical
Code, and the Accessibility, Noise and Energy Conservation requirements as
mandated by State Title 24 and all applicable codes; and
4. Review permit packages to verify that onsite conditions are consistent with the
that may be applicable.
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EXHIBIT B
Qualifications
"JARNK W-1 For Building Inspection Services
RFQ #17.030
City of Santa Ana
FEE SCHEDULE
AEL HOURLY FEE SCHEDULE IS OUTLINED BELOW FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
SERVICES. EQUIPMENT UTILIZED FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES INCLUDE,
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL LAB TOP, CELL PHONE, TABLET, EMAIL
CAPABILITIES, LEVEL, TAPE MEASURE, AND PERSONAL VEHICLE. HOURLY RATES
BELOW INCLUDE THE RATE FOR INSPECTORS EQUIPMENT UTILIZED ON THE JOB.
Inspector Names
Douglas Somers
Job Title
Building Inspector
Hourly
Rate
$60.00
Richard Fesler
Building Inspector
$60.00
Roy Torres
Building Inspector
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George Robinson Robinson
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Building Inspector
--$60.00
Moe Vale
Building Inspector
$60,00
Eugene Benson
Building Inspector
$60.00
Samuel Thomas
Building Inspector _
$60.00
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