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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO—REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agreement/Contract Amendment
From: Jason Simpson M/CC Meeting Date: 01/10/2013
Prepared by: Jason Simpson,
Dept: Finance Ward(s): All
Subject:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino Authorizing The
Execution of a First Amendment to a Consultant Services Agreement Between ProStaff, LLC
and the City of San Bernardino for Consultant Services. (At Meeting of January 7, 2013, Item
Continued to January 10, 2013.)
Financial Impact:
The$100,000 amendment will be funded from salary and benefit costs from key positions in
Finance and Human Resources that will take some time to be filled with qualified applicants on a
permanent basis. Attachment A provides a summary of the restructuring costs to date and the
proposed funding sources for this item's amendment.
Motion: Adopt the Resolution.
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
None.
Backaround•
ProStaff is a full-service consulting firm serving public agencies solely in the State of California.
Revenue recovery financial interface services,business and procurement services and temporary
staffing services are needed as a result of current economic conditions, and the City's Pendency
Plan.
The current service includes analysis of procurement and contract policy as well as regular and
re-examinations of procurement processes and procurement evaluation. Work efforts contained
herein typically result in essential and across the board resource savings. The work will provide
an evaluation for the following:
Policies and procedures
Purchasing documentation, including actions,terms and conditions,price controls, etc.
Internal controls and authorization levels for compliance monitoring
Procurement management and strategies
Interface with end users such as Accounting and Engineering
Cost Avoidance Measures
Workload vs. Priority
Agreement Evaluation
Risk Management and Surety Evaluation
Additional procurement efficiencies may be actualized when procurement efforts examine the
following practices:
Evaluate current practices to ensure regulatory compliance and identify areas that can be
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improved.
Formalize a procurement policy that spells out who is authorized to obligate the purchase
and from whom.
Work with preferred local vendors who can fulfill many of the procurement needs and
offer better pricing.
ProStaff shall provide temporary staffing solutions to satisfy demands on an as needed basis and
at a cost saving to current FTE rates. It is anticipated that temporary staffing will be needed to
augment personnel resources in Human Resources, Risk Management, and Finance. Specifically,
provide temporary staffing assistance with Human Resources, Risk Management, and Workers'
Compensations,purchasing, and other accounting duties.
City Attorney Review:
Supporting Documents:
ProStaff FIRST AMENDMENT Busniess Services, Revnue Development, Temp Staffing
Admin(DOCX)
ProStaff RESOLUTION NO Busniess Services, Revnue Development,Temp Staffing Admin
(DOCX)
attachment A-Funding for Services (PDF)
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THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made and entered into as of January 7, 2013 by and E
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1. This Amendment is made with the respect to the following facts and purposes:
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a. On August 8, 2012 the City and Consultant entered into that certain
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b. The parties now desire to increase the payment for services in the
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2. Section 2. Compensation of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: 9
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City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed a total of y
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Ninety Nine Dollars and no cents). City shall pay Consultant for F
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the
manner set forth herein. Any terms in Exhibit A other than the
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3. Section 3.1. Term of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: _
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This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue through June 30, 2014,
unless the Agreement is previously terminated as provided for herein.
4. Exhibit A to the Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto the items set forth on
Attachment "A" to this Amendment, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as though N
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Attachment A
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DESCRIPTION Amount Balance
Restructuring Costs to Date
Pendency Plan Allocation for Professionals $ 2,000,000
Stradling Yocca $ 785,204 1,214,796
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RESOLUTION NO.
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2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST
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PROSTAFF,LLC AND THE CITY-OF SAN BERNARDINO.
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5 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
7 SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the First
8 Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and
9 ProStaff, LLC, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1.
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SECTION 2. The Purchasing Manager is hereby authorized to amend the existing
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12 Purchase Order to ProStaff, LLC for consultant services by increasing the amount by
13 $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed$124,999.00.
14 SECTION 3. The authorization granted hereunder shall expire and be void and of no
15 further effect if the First Amendment is not executed by both parties and returned to the Office
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of the City Clerk within sixty(60)days following the effective date of this Resolution.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
1 SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST
2 AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PROSTAFF,LLC AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
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and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting
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6 thereof,held on the_day of ,2013,by the following vote,to wit:
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19 The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this day of , 2013.
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Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND PROSTAFF LLC
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made and entered into as of January 10, 2013 by and
between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a charter city ("City"),), and ProStaff, LLC
("Consultant'). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. This Amendment is made with the respect to the following facts and purposes:
a. On August 8, 2012 the City and Consultant entered into that certain
agreement entitled "CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND PROSTAFF" ("Agreement'), in the amount of$24,999.00.
b. The parties now desire to increase the payment for services in the
amount of$100,000.00 and amend the Agreement as set forth in this Amendment.
2. Section 2. Compensation of the Agreement is hereby amended to increase
the amount that the City agrees to pay Consultant to a sum not to exceed a total
of $124,999.00 (One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety
Nine Dollars and no cents). City shall pay Consultant for services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The
First Amendment amount shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars and
no Cents ($100,000.00) for additional consulting services.
3. Section 1.1. Term of Services of the Agreement is hereby amended to extend the term
of the Agreement to June 30, 2013, unless the Agreement is previously terminated as
provided for therein.
4. Exhibit A. SCOPE OF WORK to the Agreement is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as
set forth on Exhibit "A" to this Amendment, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
5. Except for the changes specifically set forth herein, all other terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND PROSTAFF, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, PROSTAFF LLC
Andrea Travis-Miller Gus Papagolos, President
Acting City Manager
ATTEST:
Georgeann Hanna, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MES F. PENMAN,
ity Attorney
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Procurement& Contract Analysis
This scope of work includes the analysis of current procurement and contract policy and
executed strategy. It will include regular and re-examinations of procurement processes and
procurement evaluation. Work efforts contained herein typically results in essential and across
the board resource savings. The work will provide an evaluation for the following:
Policies and procedures
• Purchasing documentation, including actions, terms and conditions, price
controls, etc.
• Internal controls and authorization levels for compliance monitoring
• Procurement management and strategies
• Interface with end users such as Accounting and Engineering
• Cost Avoidance Measures
• Workload vs. Priority
Agreement Evaluation
Risk-Manager»"Surety Evaluation
Additional procurement efficiencies may be actualized when procurement efforts examine the
following practices:
� Evaluate current practices to ensure regulatory compliance and identify areas
that can be improved.
• Formalize a procurement policy that spells out who is authorized to obligate the
purchase and from whom.
• Work with preferred local vendors who can fulfill many of the procurement needs
and offer better pricing.
Review and Develop Contract Administration Procedures as Needed
• Intergovernmental/Inter-local agreements and roadway
construction/maintenance, grants, etc.
• Grant applications
• Grant awards create a contractual Commitment
• Coop Agreements
Procurement
• Goods, Services (all types) and Maintenance Contracts —per
purchasing guidelines
• Goods, Non-Professional Services and Maintenance Contracts
Professional Services
Provide recommendations for amending the City's Purchasing Policy and Procedures to
incorporate modernization and best practices.
Leases and Lease Purchases
• Real Property (Land and Buildings)
Develop Contract Tracking and Reporting Process
• Departmental Contracts Log
Risk Analysis
min this scope of work Risk Management shall be reviewed for the effectiveness towards the
improvement of planning and decision making. It will help to determine if Risk Management is
creating significant value throughout the City, so the processes"are a part of a unified
Governance, to obtain risk solution and to prevent risk ma ement practices that are manual
and reactive, and r -relevant data inaccessible.
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Risk Management Work will b '._the fol ng areas:
• Claims Administrat'
• Liability Insuur rrdes
• Worker Compensation
• Claim Settlement and Negotiation Processes
• Liability Exposure
• Property Damage Subrogation/Recovery of Moneyh t isa, Owed to the City
/ Arising From the Negligence of a Third Party
Grant Administration and Special Funding Reimbursement
Provide solutions to grant and special funding administration by providing compliance oversight,
financial reporting and audit support. ProStaff, LLC will provide grants research services for
grants that are in the best interest of the City and are in alignment with City goals, objectives,
and priorities.
Focus on reimbursement and grant compliance requirements and monitor expenditures and
make certain they conform to project budgets and are properly allocated and recorded. Develop
of cost allocation plans in accordance with grant and special funding reimbursements.
Provide guidance on the differing fiscal regulations and guidelines established by each funding
source. Prepares all necessary funder financial reports in the format and schedule funders
require, bill funders and assist with audits.
Review and prepare as needed FEMA records from Winter Storm declaration 2010 and 2011 for
final inspection and final audit from FEMA/CalEMA. Determine the status of project records and
show a reconciliation of the projects undertaken and funds spent against the projects written
and the funds received from all sources: FEMA, other federal programs, and insurance.
Prepare source project documentation to prove completion, and demonstration that all costs
have been incurred and payments have been made in accordance with each project scope of
work as approved by FEMA/CaIEMA. Provide Project documentation monitoring for compliance
and funding verification. Reconcile project expenditures, FEMA/CalEMA obligations, and
receipts to avoid de-obligation of FEMA/CalEMA funds.
Compensation
Provide consultant analysis services that include the above scope of work at an estimated 18
hours per week or as needed Monday—Thursday at an hourly rate not to exceed $100.
Provide temporary staffing for the purchasing management not to exceed $65 dollars per hour
on an as needed basis.
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Provide additional temporary staffing needs as required and identified by the . Hourly rates
shall be negotiated and comparable to City and Inland Empire municipal governmen
schedules.
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND PROSTAFF
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of San Bernardinia
("City") an Pro Staff ("Consultant")to provide temporary staffing services for contract administration•, -- -- --
procurement&risk analysis for the City of San Bemardino on, August 8, 2012.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and
place.and in the manner specified-therein. In the event.of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms
of this Agreement and Exhibit A,the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first noted above
and shall end on June 30, 2013, and Consultant shall complete the work described in
Exhibit A prior to that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or
extended, as provided for in Section 8: The time provided to Consultant to dcmptete the
services required by this Agreement shall not affect the Citys right to teinminate the
Agreement, as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to
this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent
practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in
which Consultant practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products
required by this Agreement in a substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the
standards of quality normally observed by person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to
perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion,
at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such
persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of
City,reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services'pursuant to this
Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance
provided in Section 1,2;above and to satisfy Consultant's obligations hereunder.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed Tewnty
Five Thousand Dollars and cents ($24,999.00)for all work associated with Exhibit A. City shall pay
Consultant for services rendered pursuant to thlis Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth
herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant-shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specked
herein as stated in Exhibit A(invoices will be paid upon completion of services and detivery of invoice to
the City). Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services
performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this
Agreement is based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder,
including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently,the parties
further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any
pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be
eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for stdch contributions beyond compensation required under
this Agreement.
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2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once.a month during the
term of this Agreement,based on the cost for services performed and relmbursable costs
incurred prior to invoice date.
2.2 Monthly Payrnent. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for
_- - services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City
shall have 30 days from the receipt; of. an invoice that complies with all of the
requirements above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the total sum due pursuant to this Agreement within thirty
(30) days after completion of the services and submittal to City of a final invoice, if all
services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to
this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost
whatsoever incurred, by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement.
City shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this
Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum
amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement,
unless the Agreement Is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by properly
executed change order or amendment:
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not
exceed the amounts shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Expenses not listed in Exhibit A are not chargeable to City.
Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under
this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment
taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all
outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed
as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs
and timesheets in order to verify costs incurred to that date.
2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant,is not authorized to perform any
services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receiptof
authorization from the Contract Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIft AND EQUIPMERT, Except as set forth herein,Consultant shall,at its sole
cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services
required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment
listed in this section,and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be
reasonably necessary for Consultant& use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records
and the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities
shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may
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involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer,. long-distance telephone or
other communication charges,vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section4: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant,,at @sawn cost and expense, shall procure-"occurrence coverage" insurance against claims
for'injuries .ersons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance
of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors.
Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this
section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall maintain the
insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such
insurance:shall be included in the Consultant's bid. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to
commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the
subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be
submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any
and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits
of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($9;000,000.00) per accident in the
alternative, Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to meet those requirements,
but only if the program of self-insurance complies fully -with the provisions of the
California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance :program meets the
standards of the Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract
Administrator. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or the Consultant, if a program of
self-insurance is provided, shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its
officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for loss arising from work performed under
this Agreement.
An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty (3Q)
days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given°tothe
City. Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if
such coverage is suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Llabtlltvtnsurance.
4.2.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain
commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this
Agreement in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS($1,000,000.00)
per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks.associated with the work
contemplated by this Agreement. If a,Commercial General Liability Insurance or
an Automobile Liability form or other form with a,general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be
performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least
twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be
limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury,
including death resulting therefore, and damage to property resulting from
activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and
hoh-cW6ed automobiles.
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4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least
as broad as insurance Services office Commercial General Liability occurrence
form CG 0001 or GL 0002 (most recent editions) cbirering comprehensive.
General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 covering
Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability. Automobile coverage shalt be at
least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001
led. 12/90) Code 8 and 9. No endorsement shall be attached limiting the
coverage.
4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall tie included in the
insurance Coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy:
a. City and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered
as additional insured's witty respect to each of the following: liability
arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including
the insured's general supervision of Consultant; products and completed
operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied, or used by
Consultant;:and automobiles owned, leased, or used by the Consultant.
The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to: City or its officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers,
b. The insurance shall cover can an occurrence:or an accident basis,and
not on a claims-made basis,
C. An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance with
respect to the City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers,
and that no insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City shall be
called upon to contribute to a loss under the coverage.
d. Any failure of Consultant to comply with reporting provisions of the policy
shall not affect coverage provided to City and its officers, employees;
agents,and volunteers.
e. An endorsement shall state that.coverage shall not be canceled except
after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to the City. Consultant shall notify City within
14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is
suspended,voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.3 All Poltcies.Reciuirements.
4.3.1 Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed
with insurers with a Bests'rating of no less than AML
4.3.2 Verification of coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original
endorsements effecting coverage required herein. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The City reserves the right to
require complete,certified copies of all required Insurance policies, at any time.
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4.3.3 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insured's under
its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverage's for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
requirements stated herein.
4.3.4 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance
requirements, upon a determination that the coverage's, scope,limits,and forms
of such insurance are either not commercially available, or that the Cityls
interests are otherwise fully protected.
4.3.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and
obtain the approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before
beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement.
During the period covered by this Agreement, only upon the prior express written
authorization of Contract Administrator, Consultant may increase such
deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, its officers,employees,
agents, and volunteers. The Contract Administrator may condition approval of an
increase in deductible or self-insured retention levels with a requirement that
Consultant procure a bond, guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses that is satisfactory in
all respects to each of them,
4,3.6 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. in the event that any coverage required by
this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner;
Consultant shall provide written notice to City at Consultant's earliest possible
opportunity and in no case later than five days after Consultant is notified of the
change in coverage.
4.4 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide
or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the
time herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of thefoHowing remedies,
which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy
for Consultant's breach:
• Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such
insurance from any sums due under the Agreement,
• Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that
becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment,
unfit Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof;and/or
• Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
5A General Requirement. Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel selected by the
City, and hold harmless the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims,
suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising;out of any personal injury, bodily
injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or
municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful
misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees,
subcontractors, or agents, by acts for which they could be held strictly liable, or by the
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quality or character of their work. The foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply
when (1)the injury, loss of fife,damage to property, or violation of law arises wholly from
the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractor, or agents
have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to property,-or violation of
law. it understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold harmless includes
the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance
by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does
not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause.
This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for
damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply.
By execution of this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions
of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant
shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City: City shall have
the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultants services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to
Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means
by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance
to the contrary; Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and
hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit,or any incident of
employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any
contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions
for PERS benefits. Consultant shall not allow any employee to become eligible for a
claim for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant No Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this
Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
section 7 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
T,d Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of
the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties
hereto agree to the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction
located in San Bernardino County,California.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply
with all laws and regulations applicable to the performance of the work hereunder,
Including but not limited to, the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities
Act, and any copyright, patent or trademark law. Consultant's failure to comply with any
law(s)or regulation(s)applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall
constitute a breach of contract.
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by
fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors
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shall comply with-all applicable rules and regulations to whldh City is bound by the terms
of such fiscal assistance program.
Licenses:and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants fo City that Consultant and
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its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications,
antl approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required tc practice their respective
professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its
employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at ail times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits,,and approvals
that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In. addition fo the
foregoing, Consultant and any'subcontractois shall obtain and maintain during the Perm
of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the
basis of person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap
or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any
employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract; or
participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by
Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and
nondiscrimination in employment, contracting,and the provision of any services that are
the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive
obligations required of Consultant thereby.
Consultant shall include the provisions of thts•Subsection in any subcontract approved by
the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any timer and without cause upon
written notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written notice to City and
shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services
performed to the effective:date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of
such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents,
photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to
Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this
Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require
a written amendment to this Agreement,as provided for herein. Consultant understands
and agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obtigation to'provide
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this
Agreement. Similarly,unless authorized by the Contract Administrator,City shall have no
obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred
during the.extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed hIy all
the parties.
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8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a
determination of Consultant's unique personal competence, experience; and specialized
personal knowledge: Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant.
Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written
approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion:of
the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors
noted in the proposal,without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termirmfibn of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability betWean City and Consultant shall survive
the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the
terms of this Agreement, City's remedies shall include, but not.be limited to,the following:
8:6.9 immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.62 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any
other work product prepared by'Gonsultant pursuant to this Agreement
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not
finished by Consultant; or
8.6A Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work
described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that
City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had
completed,the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS..
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports; data, maps,
models„ charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies,
specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any
other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that
relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant
hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not
limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared
specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City
and Consultant agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications,
reports and other documents are confidential and:will not be released to third parties
Without prior written consent of both parties.
9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers,
books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents
evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements
charged to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any
longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this
Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this
Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
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and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of
the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public
funds expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($10,000.00), the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State
Auditor, at the request of City or as partof any audit of the City, for a period of three (3)
years after final payment under the Agreement.
Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10,1 Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party
all costs and expillsas, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing
party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any
of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this contract on behalf of the CITY shall
be considered as"attorneys'fees"for the purposes of this Agreement.
10:2 Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State
of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of Jaws. in the
event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto agree
to the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in San
Bernardino County,,
10.3 Severability Ife court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so
adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any
provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of
this Agreement.
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this
Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other
term of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
14.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written
studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal
or less cost than virginpaper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients.but none whose activities within
the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place
Consultant in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act,
codified at California Government Code Section 81000 atseq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed, pursuant to this
Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this
Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 at seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve (12)
months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. if Consultant was an
employee, agenti appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months,
Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming. of this
Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of
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jiigt!4 COUNCIL UttIL'
C:t! 4F SAN BERNARBINU
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RESOLUTION NO.
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SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST
3 AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PROSTAFF,LLC AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
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5 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
7 SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the First
8 Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement Between the City of San Bernardino and
9 ProStaff, LLC, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1.
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SECTION 2. The Purchasing Manager is hereby authorized to amend the existing
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12 Purchase Order to ProStaff, LLC for consultant services by increasing the amount by
13 $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed$124,999.00.
14 SECTION 3. The authorization granted hereunder shall expire and be void and of no
15 further effect if the First Amendment is not executed by both parties and returned to the Office
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
1 SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST
2 AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PROSTAFF,LLC AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
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and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting
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6 thereof, held on the_day of 2013, by the following vote,to wit:
7 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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11 VALDIVIA
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19 The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this day of 2013.
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Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
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24 JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND PROSTAFF LLC
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made and entered into as of January 10, 2013 by and
between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a charter city ("City"), and ProStaff, LLC
("Consultant'). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. This Amendment is made with the respect to the following facts and purposes:
a. On August 8, 2012 the City and Consultant entered into that certain
agreement entitled "CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AND PROSTAFF" ("Agreement'), in the amount of $24,999.00.
b. The parties now desire to increase the payment for services in the
amount of$100,000.00 and amend the Agreement as set forth in this Amendment.
2. Section 2. Compensation of the Agreement is hereby amended to increase
the amount that the City agrees to pay Consultant to a sum not to exceed a total
of $124,999.00 (One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety
Nine Dollars and no cents). City shall pay Consultant for services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The
First Amendment amount shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars and
no Cents ($100,000.00) for additional consulting services.
3. Section 1.1. Term of Services of the Agreement is hereby amended to extend the term
of the Agreement to June 30, 2013, unless the Agreement is previously terminated as
provided for therein.
4. Exhibit A. SCOPE OF WORK to the Agreement is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as
set forth on Exhibit "A" to this Amendment, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
5. Except for the changes specifically set forth herein, all other terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND PROSTAFF, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, PROSTAFF LLC
Andrea Travis-Miller Gus Papagolos, President
Acting City Manager
ATTEST:
Georgeann Hanna, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MES F. PENMAN,
ity Attorney
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Procurement& Contract Analysis
This scope of work includes the analysis of current procurement and contract policy and
executed strategy. It will include regular and re-examinations of procurement processes and
procurement evaluation. Work efforts contained herein typically results in essential and across
the board resource savings. The work will provide an evaluation for the following:
Policies and procedures
3 Purchasing documentation, including actions, terms and conditions, price
controls, etc.
b Internal controls and authorization levels for compliance monitoring
r Procurement management and strategies
Interface with end users such as Accounting and Engineering
Cost Avoidance Measures
• Workload vs. Priority
• Agreement Evaluation
• Risk Management and Surety Evaluation
Additional procurement efficiencies may be actualized when procurement efforts examine the
following practices:
• Evaluate current practices to ensure regulatory compliance and identify areas
that can be improved.
• Formalize a procurement policy that spells out who is authorized to obligate the
purchase and from whom.
• Work with preferred local vendors who can fulfill many of the procurement needs
and offer better pricing.
Review and Develop Contract Administration Procedures as Needed
• Intergovernmental/Inter-local agreements and roadway
construction/maintenance, grants, etc.
• Grant applications
• Grant awards create a contractual Commitment
• Coop Agreements
s Procurement
• Goods, Services (all types) and Maintenance Contracts — per
purchasing guidelines
• Goods, Non-Professional Services and Maintenance Contracts
• Professional Services
Provide recommendations for amending the City's Purchasing Policy and Procedures to
incorporate modernization and best practices.
Leases and Lease Purchases
• Real Property (Land and Buildings)
Develop Contract Tracking and Reporting Process
• Departmental Contracts Log
Risk Analysis
In this scope of work Risk Management shall be reviewed for the effectiveness towards the
improvement of planning and decision making. It will help to determine if Risk Management is
creating significant value throughout the City, so the processes are a part of a unified
Governance, to obtain risk solution and to prevent risk management practices that are manual
and reactive, and risk-relevant data inaccessible.
Risk Management Work will be in the following areas:
• Claims Administration
• Liability Insurances
• Worker Compensation
• Claim Settlement and Negotiation Processes
• Liability Exposure
• Property Damage Subrogation/Recovery of Money That is Owed to the City
Arising From the Negligence of a Third Party
Grant Administration and Special Funding Reimbursement
Provide solutions to grant and special funding administration by providing compliance oversight,
financial reporting and audit support. ProStaff, LLC will provide grants research services for
grants that are in the best interest of the City and are in alignment with City goals, objectives,
and priorities.
Focus on reimbursement and grant compliance requirements and monitor expenditures and
make certain they conform to project budgets and are properly allocated and recorded. Develop
of cost allocation plans in accordance with grant and special funding reimbursements.
Provide guidance on the differing fiscal regulations and guidelines established by each funding
source. Prepares all necessary(under financial reports in the format and schedule funders
require, bill funders and assist with audits.
Review and prepare as needed FEMA records from Winter Storm declaration 2010 and 2011 for
final inspection and final audit from FEMA/CaIEMA. Determine the status of project records and
show a reconciliation of the projects undertaken and funds spent against the projects written
and the funds received from all sources: FEMA, other federal programs, and insurance.
Prepare source project documentation to prove completion, and demonstration that all costs
have been incurred and payments have been made in accordance with each project scope of
work as approved by FEMA/CaIEMA. Provide Project documentation monitoring for compliance
and funding verification. Reconcile project expenditures, FEMA/CaIEMA obligations, and
receipts to avoid de-obligation of FEMA/CaIEMA funds.
Compensation
Provide consultant analysis services that include the above scope of work at an estimated 18
hours per week or as needed Monday —Thursday at are hourly rate not to exceed $100.
Provide temporary staffing for the purchasing management not to exceed $65 dollars per hour
on an as needed basis.
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Provide additional temporary staffing needs as required and identified by the City. Hourly rates
shall be negotiated and comparable to City and Inland Empire municipal government rate
schedules.
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND PROSTAFF
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of San Bernardino
("City") and P'roStaff ("Consultant") to provide temporary staffing services for contract administration,
procurement&risk analysis for the City of San Bernardino on, August 8, 2012.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and
place.and in the manner specified therein. In the event of conflict in or inconsistency between the terms
of this Agreement and Exhibit A,the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first noted above
and shall end on June 30, 2013, and Consultant shall complete the work described in
Exhibit A prior to that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or
extended, as provided for in Section 8: The time provided to Consultant to complete the
services required by this Agreement shall not affect the City's right to terminate the
Agreement,as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to
this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent
practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in
which Consultant practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products
required by this Agreement in a substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the
standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to
perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion,
at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such
persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of
City, reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this
Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance
provided in Section 1.2 above and to satisfy Consultant's obligations hereunder.
Secfian2 COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant.a sum not to exceed Tewnty
Five Thousand Dollars and cents ($24,999.00) for all:work associated with Exhibit A. City shall pay
Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this'Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth
herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified
herein as stated in Exhibit A(invoices will be 0010 upon completion of services and delivery of invoice to
the City). Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services
performed hymore than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this
Agreement is based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder,
including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently,the parties
further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any
pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be
eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under
this Agreement.
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2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the
term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs
incurred priorto the invoice date.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for
services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred.. City
shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the
requirements above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the total sum due pursuant to this Agreement within thirty
(30)days after completion of the services and submittal to City of a final invoice, if all
services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to
this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost
whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement.
City shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this
Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum
amount of compensation provided above either for a task orfor the entire Agreement,
unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a property
executed change order or amendment.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not
exceed the amounts shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Expenses not listed in Exhibit A are not chargeable to City.
Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under
this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.
2.7 Payment. of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment
taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. in the event that the City or Consultant terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all
outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed
as of the date of written notice-of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs
and timesheets in order to verify costs incurred to that date..
2A Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any
services or incur any costs whatsoever under the teI'm's of this Agreement until receipt of
authorization from the Contract Administrator:
Section 1.. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as setforth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole
cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services
required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment
listed in this section,and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets and conference space; as may be
reasonably necessary for Consultant's use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records
and the information in possession of the City. The location; quantity, and time of furnishing those,facilities
shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shalt City be obligated to furnish any facility that may
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involve incurring:any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or
other communication charges,vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall procure "occurrence coverage" insurance against claims
for injuries persons or damages to property, that may arise from or in connection with the performance
of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors.
Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this
section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall maintain the
insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to
commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the
subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be
submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers'Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any
and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits
of not less than ONE 'MILLION DOLLARS ($1;000,000.00) per accident, in the
alternative, Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to meet those requirements,
but only if the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the
California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the
standards of the Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract
Administrator. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or the Consultant, if a program of
self-insurance is provided, shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its
officers,officials, employees, and volunteers for loss arising from work performed under
this Agreement.
An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty (,30)
days'prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
City. Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if
such coverage is suspended,voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobiie LiaHilitVtnsurance.
4.2.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost:and expense, shall maintain
commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this
Agreement in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS($1;000,000.00)
per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work
contemplated by this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or
an Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be
performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least
twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be
limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury,
including death resulting therefore, and damage to property resulting from
activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and
non-owned automobiles.
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4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commiprcial general coverage shall be at least
as broad as Insurance Services OfFlca t3Wmercial General Liability occurrence
form CG 0001 or G_L 0002 (most recent editions) covering comprehensive
General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 covering
Broad Form Comprehensive Gperai Liability. Automobile coverage shall be at
least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001.
(ad. 12/90) Code B and 9. No endorsement shall be attached limiting the
coverage.
4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the
insurance coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy_
a. City and its officers, employees, agents,and volunteers shall be covered
as additional insured's with respect to each of the following: liability
arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including
the insured's general supervision of Consultant; products and completed
operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied, or used by
Consultant,:and automobiles owned, leased, or used by the Consultant.
The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City or its officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers.
b. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and
not on a claims-made basis.
C. An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance with
respect to the City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers,
and that no insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City shall be
called upon to contribute to a loss under the coverage.
d. Any failure of Consultant to comply with reporting provisions of the policy
shall not affect coverage provided to City and its officers, employees;
agents,and volunteers.
e. An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except
after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to the City. Consultant shall notify City within
14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is
suspended,voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.3 All Policies Reguirements.
4.3.1 Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed
with insurers with a Bests'rating of no less than A,.VII.
4.3.2 Verification of coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original
endorsements effecting coverage required herein. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The City reserves the right 10
require complete,certified copies of all required inslu
ran-
ce policies,at any time.
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4.3.3 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insured's under
its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverage's for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
requirements stated herein.
4.3.4 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance
requirements, upon a determination that the coverage's, scope, limits, and forms
of such insurance are either not commercially available, or that the City's
interests are otherwise fully protected.
4.33 Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions, Con$Uffant shall disclose to and
obtain the approval of City for the self-insured retentfb'ns and deductibles before
beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement.
During the period covered by this Agreement, only upon the prior express-written
authorization of Contract Administrator, Consultant may increase such
deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees,
agents,and volunteers. The Contract Administrator may condition approval of an
increase in deductible or self-insured retention levels with ,a requirement that
Consultant procure a bond, guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses that is satisfactory in
all respects to each of them.
4.3.6 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. in the event that any coverage required by
this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner;
Consultant shall provide written notice to City at Consultants earliest possible
opportunity and in no case later than five days after Consultant is notified of the
change in coverage.
4.4 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies Cttgm ay have;fi`Consultant fails to provide
or maintain any Insurance policies or policy endorsements4o the extent and within the
time herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies,
which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy
for Consultant's breach:
• Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such
insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
• Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that
becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment,
until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof;and/or
• Terminate this Agreement.
Section;5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
5.1 General Requirement. Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel:selected by the
City, and hold harmless the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims,
suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury, bodily
injury; loss of iffe, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or
municipal law or ordinance; to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful
misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees,
subcontractors, or agents, by acts for which they could be held strictly liable, or by the
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quality or character of their work. The foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply
when(1)the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law arises wholly from
the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractor, or agents
have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of
-lawn It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold-harmless includes
the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance
by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does
not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause.
This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for
damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply.
By execution of this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions
of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement; Consultant
shall be an independent contractor and shall not be:an employee of City: City shall have
the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultants services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to
Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means
by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule,.regulation, law, or ordinance
to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees; agents, and subcontractors
providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and
hereby agree to waive any and all claims to,any compensation, benefit, or any incident of
employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any
contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions
for PERS benefits. Consultant shall not allow any employee to become eligible for a
claim for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant No Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this
Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of
the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties
hereto agree to the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction
located in San Bernardino County,California.
7.2 Compliance-with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply
with all laws and regulations applicable to the performance of the work hereunder,
including but not limited to,the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities
Act,and any copyright, patent or trademark law. Consultant's failure to comply with any
law(s)-or regulation(s)applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall
constitute a breach of contract.
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7.3 Other Governmental Reaulations. To the extent that this Agreement may bet funded by
fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors
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shall comply with all applicable rules and regul'atloila to wh(bh City is bound by the terms 1
of such fiscal assistance program.
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7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and
its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications,
and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective
professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its
employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and.approvals
that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the
foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term
of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the
basis of person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap
or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any
employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or
participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by
Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and
nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are
the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive
obligations required of Consultant thereby.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by
the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon,
written notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this agreement upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Cityarld
shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services
performed to the effective date.of termination; City, however, may condition payment of
such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents,
photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to
Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this
Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall requ[e
a written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands
and agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to pr4tijda
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for [rot tJi s
Agreement. Similarly,unless authorized by the Contract Administrator,City shall have 0,
obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred
during the extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only.by a writing signed Icy all
the parties.
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8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a
determination of Consultants unique personal competence, experience; and specialized
personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant;
Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written.
approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of
the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors
noted in the proposal,without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
6.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultantshall-survive
the termination of this Agreement.
8:6 Options upon Breach by donsultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the
terms of this Agreement,CiVs—remedies shall include, but not be limited to,the following:
8:6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any
other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not
finished by Consultant;or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work
described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount.that
City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had
completed,the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS..
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda; plans, studies,
specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any
other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that
relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant
hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not
limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared
specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City
and Consultant agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications,
reports and other documents are confidential and.will not be released to third parties
Without prior written consent of both parties.
9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers,
books of account, invoices, vouchers,,canceled checks, and other records or documents
evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements
charged to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any
longer period required by law,from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this
Agreement.
9.3 Inspection:and Audit;of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this
Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
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and(or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of
the City: Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, If the amount of public
funds expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($10,000.00), the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the,State
Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3)
years after finalpaymeht under the-Agreement.
Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10;,1 Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with
thts Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party
all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing
party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any
of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this contract on behalf of the CITY shall
be considered as"attorneys'fees"for the purposes of this Agreement.
10:2 Venue., This Agreement'shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State
of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws. In the
event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement; the parties hereto agree
to the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competetit;jurisdiction,located in San
Bernardino County,
10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement_not so
adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any
provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of
this Agreement,
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this
Agreement does not constitute a waiver of shy other breach of that term or any,other
term of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and AsSIghs. The provisions,ofthisAgreement shall inure to the bene(d.of
and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written
studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal
or less cost than virgin paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but;none whose activities:within
the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place
Consultant in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act,
codified at California Government Code Section 81000 atseq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this
Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this
Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been,in the previous twelve(12)
months,; an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an
employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City In the previous twelve months,
\ Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this
Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of
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Government Code§1090 et.seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be
entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement,
including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the
City for anv sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the
foregoing; it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Gode.§
1090 and; if applicable will-be-disqualified from holding public,office:in the State of
California.
10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or
interview related to this Agreement,either orally or through any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager or
his or her designee("Contract Administrator"), All correspondence shalt be directed to or
through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee.
10;10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
ProStaff
27440 Matterhorn Drive
Lake Arrowhead Ca,92352
Any written notice to ClIty shall be sent to:
City of San Bernardino
300 North"D" Street
San Bernardino, Ca. 92418-5043
10.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and the compensation schedule attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, represents the entire and integrated agreement
between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or
agreements,either written or oral.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first set forth
above,which date shall be considered by the Parties to be the effective date of'thisAgreement.
CITY SAN BERNARDINO ProStaff
City anager owner /90s / v ,p;
Date. -( Date:
Attest:
city Clerk
Date'
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Procurement& Contract Analysis
This scope of work includes the analysis of current procurement and contract policy and
executed strategy. It will include regular and re-examinations of procurement processes and
procurement evaluation. Work efforts contained herein typically results in essential and across
the board resource savings.The work will provide an evaluation for the following:
• Policies and procedures
• Purchasing documentation, including actions, terms and conditions, price
controls,etc.
s Internal controls and authorization levels for compliance monitoring
s Procurement management and strategies
R Interface with end users such as Accounting and Engineering
+ Cost Avoidance Measures
+ Workload vs. Priority
,o Agreement Evaluation
+ Risk Management and Surety Evaluation
Additional procurement efficiencies maybe actualized when procurement efforts examine the
following practices:
+ Evaluate current practices to ensure regulatory compliance and identify areas
that can be improved.
+ Formalize a procurement policy that spells out who is authorized to obligate the
purchase and from whom.
+ Work with preferred local vendors who can fulfill many of the procurement needs
and offer better pricing.
Review and Develop Contract Administration Procedures as Needed
• Intergovernmental/Inter-local Agreements and roadway
construction/maintenance, grants, etc.
• Grant applications
• Grant awards create a contractual Commitment
• Coop Agreements
+ Procurement
• Goods, Services (all types) and Maintenance Contracts—per
purchasing guidelines
• Goods, Non-Professional Services and Maintenance Contracts
• Professional Services
Provide recommendations for amending the City's Purchasing Policy and Procedures to
incorporate modernization and best practices.
Leases and Lease Purchases
■ Real Property(Land and Buildings)
Develop Contract Tracking and Reporting Process
_! Departmental Contracts Log_
Risk Analysis
In this scope of work Risk Management shall be reviewed for the effectiveness towards the
improvement of planning and decision making. It will help to determine if Risk Management is
creating significant value throughout the City, so the processes are a part of a unified
Governance,to obtain risk solution and to prevent risk management practices that are manual
and reactive,and risk-relevant data inaccessible.
Risk Management Work Will be in the Following Areas:
• Claims Administration
• Liability Insuraness
• Worker Compensation
Claim Settlement and Negotiation Processes:
Liability Exposure
■ Property Damage Subrogation/Recovery of Money That is Owed to the City
Arising From the Negligence of a Third Party
Compensation
Provide consultant analysis services that include the above scope of work at an estimated 18
hours per week or as needed Monday Thursday.at an hourly rate not to exceed $100.
Provided temporary staffing for the purchasing management position not to exceed $65 dollars
per hour on an as needed basis.
Provide additional temporary staffing needs are required and identified by the City. Hourly rates
shall be negotiated and comparable to City and Inland Empire municipal government rate
schedules.