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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC24211 First Amendment Plan Review Services FY 2006-07REQUEST: CITY OF PALM DESERT BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT By Minute Motion approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for contract plan review services with Esgil Corporation of San Diego, California. This Amendment extends the term of services for one year — July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. SUBMITTED BY: Amir (Ali) Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety CONTRACTOR: Richard James Esgate, President Esgil Corporation 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 San Diego, CA 92123 DATE: June 22, 2006 CONTENTS: Contract Extension Letter — June 8, 2006 Contract No. C24210 Scope of Services Recommendation: By Minute Motion approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for Contract Plan Review Services with Esgil Corporation of San Diego, California. This Amendment extends the term of services for one year — July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, Contract No. C24210. Background: Contract No. C24210 was awarded by City Council to Esgil Corporation of San Diego, California on August 25, 2005. Esgil Corporation has agreed, by letter of extension dated June 8, 2006, to continue to provide the same plan review services as outlined in Scope of Services (page 14 of the attached contract), with no change in service costs. The term of the extension is from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Funds are available in Account No. 110-4420-422-30-10. Document 1 Staff Report First Amendment to the Agreement for Plan Review Services, Contract No. C24210 Esgil Corporation June 22, 2006 Page 2. Therefore, staff recommends that City Council, by Minute Motion, approve the First Amendment for Contract Plan Review Services with Esgil Corporation. Submitted By: Reviewedlnd Con ti Amir (Ali) Hamidzadfi, P.E. Director of Building and Safety Reviewed: Dave Erwin, City Attorney Approv Paul Gibson, Director of Finance Approval: Carlos Ortega, Manager Homer Cr for Deve ssistant City Manager ent Services :ITY COUNCILACTION: APPROVED kdr DENIED RECEIVED OTHER MEETI ► G DATE (' - %fit - P, AYES•G't'-j .04146) dC NOES: ABSENT:. - ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: Original on File w 1 City Clerk's 0ffi'e art! [ Jt5y ) G:18IdgStty\Mary Clark\ Wpdocs1Contracts\Ptan Review - EsgitlStafReportPtanReviewExtension2006Esgd.dot 71 ( 7; (' t,::(e[ r alm dt•st,t R EMI DINI, C^ SG 1t•.s i•: (•(i-.)ts /3r: t. ? l June 8, 2006 FEDERAL EXPRESS Richard James Esgate, President Esgil Corporation 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208 San Diego, CA 92123 CIJY IIF PRIffl OESFRJ 73-5'0 r>:.: \kl.(, Dl i'.1 P •Int DLsERE. C.tl.lt;kNI.\ 92260-2;78 TEL:76o 346—obit I Ax. 760 341-7oo8 t,10c;p3111.-,1c,rt, tnh RE: Contract No. C24210 — Plan Review Services Agreement — Extension Dear Mr. Esgil: The above referenced Agreement for contract services, for the City of Palm Desert Building and Safety Department, expires on June 30, 2006. Per the TERM of the Agreement for Plan Review Services, we would like to extend the Agreement until June 30, 2007, with no change in review costs. Please sign and return this extension for contract services, if you concur. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the excellent plan review services, and look forward to our continued professional relationship. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at (760) 776-6420. Sincerely, Amir (Ali) Hamidzadeh, P.E. Director of Building and Safety AH:mc Acknowledge: ESGIL CORPORATION ;1 r , Signature: /ii.-4- C t.v i' c L Print Name:4 - ! _) =; ..ct_ l P- ,:-...., • Date: I� , "� ! (,, GtBIogSNy(Mary C.ark W docs\Coctracts'PI3o Review Fsq.1'EsgtiContractExtenston1 lr?O06 doc CONTRACT NO. C24210 AGREEMENT FOR PLAN REVIENN- SERNACES TI IIS AGREEMENT lirr contract plan review scryiccs is made and cntcred into in the City of Palm Desert on this _';th day of August, 200-. by and betNeell the CiTY OF PAIAi DESERT, a municipal cor)ioration. hereinafter referred to as "C[TY" and FSGIL CORPORATION. hereinafter referred to as CON FRAC'TOR. ( ]'Ile term contractor irreludes professionals perfimiiing, in a consulting capacith.) WFUN1;SSFFI1l: \VIIEREAS. on July 21, 2005. CITY requested proposals 11-0111 companies to provide comprehensive plan review fir- coil fimrtancc to the model codes and slate Ia%y in the toIIo\\ in,g areas ofTltle 24: structural, architectural.electrical, plumbing. mechanical, physically disahlcd laNys, and energy codes. \VHI:RI ,1S. pursuant to said invitation, CONTRA('] OR submitted a proposal, which was accepted by CITE' fire said services. NOW. THEREFORE, in consideration oftheir mutual promises. obligations. and covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follo\\s: (1) TERIN1. The term of this Agreement shall he from July 1. 2005 through June 30, 2006. or such later date as may he agreed between parties. up to a one-year maximum. (2) NO"1'ICES. Consultant shall deliver all notices and other wi-Rings required to he delivered under the Agreement to City at the address set forth in "General Provisions". The City shall deliver all notices and other writing required to he delivered to contractor at the address set filr-th lirllowing consultant's signature below. (3) ATTAC:HMEN-1-S. '['his Agreement incorporates by reference the following attachments to this :agreement: General Provisions Special Prim isions Scope of Service (4) ISTFGR,4.-1.10N. This Agreement represents the entire understanding of City and Contractor it." to those matters contained herein. \o prior oral or \k•ritten uiidcrstandirtg shall he ofany f6rcc or effect with regard to those matters coy crcd by this t�grccmcrtt. This Agreement super'scdes and cancels any and all prc% ious negotiations. arrangements. agreements. and understandings, if'any, between the parties, and none shall he used to interpret this Agreement. CONTRACT NO. C24210 (5) :kt.•I-IIOR1'1-N''l'O E\EC'tiTE A(-;RN:ENIE:N'I'. Both C'IT)' and (.'O\TRAC I'(-)IZ do co\ l;llant that each indiV ideal exccutillg tills \gl.ccllltllt oll I)tIl(lit oI cach party l5 a person duly- authorized. III �k I'I-nL-SS \k'HI.RFo F. the Il<lrtiCS I1cI-ctO ha%e caused this instrtinlcnt to he cxccutcd the da\• and year lust hcreinabov c written. (-'ITY 01 PALM DESERT \lunieipal Corporation Corporation fit'I OR1) ITES. NIA Y0R ATTEST: it:tC'Iit I.l_F I). KI. 0zSE\, CITY ('114K CITY 01; PALMI DESFR l , ('.xI,IF0R\IA CONTRACTOR Esgil Corporation Richard Jatnc;.ti Esgatc. Preaidcnt (Signature must be notarized) CA9_IPO"NIA ALL WPU RPOSK A(IMNOWLEraGt ENT State of California . ss. County Of On _.. before me. ..—;_•�' t. '�' '-'1/. .,,: % `� „ _ •, - -irk^,_ _f _ Yale. - Name and'Frle of lMcrr le 9 'Jarx, Doe, Wary Pu I : !personally appeared -/T _ personally known to me I I proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the saute in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their r;11tA tIIREt�lE12 CamffAwon 113737ab signature(s) on the instrument the persons}, or Nowy pubic _ Clio the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) San t71e00 County [ acted, execbNd the instrument. My Comm. E)q*es Sep 9. 2006 r a 1 WITNESS my- fvand and ofhcialrseal. -'lace Notary Seal AbuvcPIwL,- _ _ _.. �._ . _..�........_..� _._ OPTIONAL Though the infumation below is not 7equiled by law, it +nay pfove valuable I persons relying on the doc:unler7t and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another da:ument Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Document Date. --__ _ _ _ Number of Pages.—_- Signer(s) Other than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer Signer's Name:— L Individual . � I Corporate Officer --- Title(s): t^l1 of Ihi,mt nMC _ _ Partner - - - Limited General I_ Attorney in Fact Trustee lJ Guardian or Conservator Other: f Signer Is Representing. 1997 Nalr••Iryl NMa^i • o356 D- S'ICA— 00 Buz 24:?.: r'ht•(sw,rh r.A c611 J4lri n-o, N . 4,907 i.e11 Ipl.Ftr.o I fR'.11-875-fiR21 CONTRACT NO. C24210 GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION ONE: SERVICES OF CONTRAC"TOR 1.1 Scope of Services: hl colllphallce with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide the goods and or scr\ices shown on Part Whereto ('`Scope of Services''). which nuly be referred to herein as the "services" or the "work." If this Agreement is for the provision ofgoods, supplies, equipment or personal property. the terns "services" and "work" shall include the provision (and, if dcsi­natcd in the Scope of Services. the installation) of such goods, supplies. equipment or personal property. 1.2 Changes and Additions to Scope of Services: Cot, shall have the right at any time during the performance of* the services. \vithout invalidating this Agreement. to order extra \cork beyond that specified in the Scope of'Scr\•iccs or make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting li-onl said work. No such work shall he undertaken unless a written order is first given by City to Contractor, incorporating therein any adjustment in (1) the Budget, and or (11) the time to perform this A rccme it, wlich adjustments arc Suhjcct to the written apprm al of the Contractor. It is expressly understood by Contractor that the provisions of'this Section 1.2 shall not apply to services specifically set forth ill the Scope f Services or reasonahl\ contemplated therein. Contractor hereby acknowledges that is accepts the risk that the services to he pro\ ided pursuant to the Scope of Services ilia,, he more costl\' 01' time C011SLI1111 lg than Contractor anticipates and that Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefore. 1.3 Standard of Performance: Contractor agrees that all set-\ ices shall be perfimned in a competent, protcssional, and satisfactory manner in accordance \\ ith the standards prc\ alent in the industry. and that all goods, imperials, equipment or personal property included %vithin the seryiccs herein shall he ofgood quality. fit i'Or the purpose intended. 1.4 Performance to Satisfaction of City: Contractor agrees to perform all work to the satisfaction of'(-'ity \cithin the time specified. lf'C'ity reasonablydetcrnincs that thework is not satisfactory, City shall have the right to take appropriate action. including but not limited to: (1) meeting with Contractor to reyie\v the Lluality of the work and resol\•c niattcrs of concern: (I0 rcyuiring Contractor to repeat unsatisfactory work at no additional charge until it is satisfactory: (111) suspending the delivery of, work to Contractor Ior all Illdchnitc trine: (I\ ) \\lthholding p.mnent: and (\') terlllllatill" this Agreement as hereinafter set forth. 1.5 Instructions from City: In the performance ofthis Agreement, Contractor shall report and receive instructions from the City's Rcpresciltatl%c designated in this Agreement. Tasks or services other than specifically described in the Scope o1'Sei-\•ices shall not he pertorllled Without the prior written approval of'the C'ity's rcpresentati\'C. 3 CONTRACT NO. C24210 1.6 Familiarity Mth Work: By executing this :\grecmen1. Contractor Warrants that Contractor (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be perfimned. (ii) has carcf•ulk considered ho\V the scryices should he performed. and (iii) fully understands the facilities. difficulties, and restrictions attending pertorrnancc of the Services under the Aggeenlcnt. If the services involve work upon any site, Contractor \yarrants that Contractor has or \gill in\estigate the site and is or will he fully acquainted with the conditions there exiting. prior to commencement of scr\ Ices hereunder. Should the Coll traCtllr discover any conditions. Including allylatent or Unknown conditions. Which \yell materially affect the perfornlalicc of the services hereunder. Contractor shall immediately inlorlll the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Contractor's risk Until Written instructions are received from the City's Representative. 1.7Prohibition Against Subcontracting of .Assignment: Contractor shall not contract With any other entity to pertin-m in whole or in part the services required hereunder %without the express written approval of City. in addition, neither the Agreement nor any interest herein maybe tratisten-ed, assigned, coin eyed. hypothecated. or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law. Whether t6r the bcnef it of creditors or otherwise, without the prior \written approval 01' CIt}. In the event of ally unapproved transfer, includirtt; anv bankruptc,- proceeding. City may void the Agreement at City's option in its sole and absolute discretion. No approved transfer shall release any surety of Contractor of'any liability hcrcundcr Without the expl-ess consent 01'C'ity. 1.8 Compensation: Contractor shall he compensated as follows: A. Esgil Corporation's plan rc\ ic\v fee shal l be 70" o of the City of Palm Desert building plan revic\v tee for each commercial building checked includding UBC. U'VIC. UPC, NEC'. and Title 24 ciicrg\and disabled access. (Including all rechecks) B. Esgil Corporation's plan rcyic\\ feel shall be 80'o oftlic City ol'Palm Desert plan review fcc for each residential building checked. Tract repeats shall he reduced to 20"o. (Includes all rechecks) C. Structural -only reyie\\•s Will be reduced to 50"o of the City*s building plan rc\ ic\y fee. (Includes all rechecks) D. \'(ajor revisions initiated by the designer after completion ofplan revicw is rc\ic\\Cd at our preferred hourly rate when requested by the City. as defined III F.sgil Corporation I.ahor Rates Schedule dated July 1. 2001. F. i-.xpcditcd rc\ icWs are available fir a 50" o fee surcharge. 4 CONTRACT NO. C24210 SECTION'TWO: 1\SUR:I.ICE AND INDEMNIFICATION 2.1 Insurance: Without limiting Contractor's indemnification obligations. Contractor shall procure and Maintain. at its sole cost and for the duration of this Agreement, insurance coy erage as provided helmN , against all claims for injuries against persons or damages to property �� hich 111m, arise fi-oni or in connection �� ith the perfurulancc of this �\ ork hereunder bN Contractor. its agents. represcmatV, es. employees. and 'or subcontractors. In the event that Contractor Subcontracts any portion ofthc work in compliance with Section 1.7 of this Agreement, the contract between the Contractor and Such Subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies 01'111surance that the contractor is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 2. 1. 2.1.1 insurance Coverage Required: The policies and atnountS of insurance reduired hereunder shall he as follows: General Liability (including premises and operations, contractual liability. personal injury, independent contractors liability); One Milliotl Dollars (,S1.000.000) single limit, per occurrence. if -commercial general liability insurance or other f61711 w ith a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate shall apply separately to this project. or the general aggregate limit shall he three tinges the occurrence limit. If. .automobile LiahilitV (including owned, non -owned. leased. and hired autos): One Million Dollars (`i 1,000.000) single limit. per occurrence tier bodily injury and property damage. iii. \�1-orkers C'oninensation and EnivloNer's Liabilitti: "'of I Co11 pensatlon insurance (if Contractor IS reduired to haVc) in an amount reduired by the laws of the State of' Calitbrnia and Employer's Liability Insurance In the amount of One Million Dollar (S I ,000.000) per occurrence for injuricS incurred in providing services under this Agreement. iv. Professional Liability (covering errors and 0IIIISsmlls):One Million Dollars (S I.000,000) per occurrence. V . Other Insurailce: Such other policies of insurance as may be required in "Special Provisions". 2.1.2. General Requirements. All of Contractor's insurance: (1) Shall name the CIt . and its officers, officials. employees, agents. represcntames and volunteers (collectBely hereinafter "C'ity and Cite Personnel") as additional insured and contain no special 11n111ations on the scope of protection afforded to City and Oty Personnel: I, CONTRACT NO. C24210 (') Shall be prinuu-y insurance and an% insurance or SCIt'- III surance nrlirltailed b,,- 0tv or City Personnel shall he in excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contrihutc With it. (Z) Shall he "occurrence" father than "claims mule" insurance: (4) Shall apply scparawk to each insured apinst xhom claim Is ]Made or suit is brought. cxccpt with respect to the lilliits of'thc insurer's liahility. (� 1 Shall he endorsed to state that the insurer shall xyaiyc all rights of,ubrogation against ('ity and CIt\ Personnel: (6) Shall he w-lucn by good and solvent insurer(s) admitted to do bLISII1e5S Ill the State of California and approved in writing by City, and (7) Shall he endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended. voided, cancelled. reduced in coverage or in limits. llllll-rene��ed. or Illaterially changed for any reason. Without thil-ty (0) days prior written notice thereof given by the insurer to City by I '.5. mail, certified, or by personal delivery. 2.1.3. Deductibles: Any deductibles of stilt=insured retentions nmst he declared to and approved b\ City prior to the cxccution of this Agreement by City. 2.1.4. Evidence of Coverage: Contractor shall furnish City Nvith certificates of insurance demonstrating the coverage required by this Agrccnient, which shall be recek cd and approved by City not less than live (-5) working days before work commences. 2.1.5. Workers Compensation Insurance: If Contractor is required to pro%ide Worker's Compensation Insurance, Contractor shall file with City the following signed certification: "I am a\• arc of', acid will comply with. Divisions 4 and S of the C'alitilrnia Labor Code by securing, paying fior. and I11allltailllllg in fulf torce and effect file the duration of the contract, compIcte "Worker's Compensation IIISUrance. alld shall fui-nish a Certificate of Insurance to City hefiore execution of'thc ;1(Freenlent.'. 6 CONTRACT NO. C24210 III the Cent Contractor has 110 CIt1pI0yCCS rCgll1r111g C olltrador to provide \Vorker's Compensation Insurance. Contractor shaI l so certi f y to City in n riting pricer to City's execution of this Agreement. City and City Personnel shall not he responsible for any claims in la\%_ or equity oecasiorlcd by fallu►-e of the Contractor to comply \%1111 this section or with the provisions of' law relating. to Worker's Colllpcllsation. 2.2 Indemnification: Contractor shall indenlni fv, defend. and hold City and Cith Personnel harmless trolll and against and and all actions. suits. claims, cfenulnds. flldonlerlts. attonicy's Iccs. costs, damages to persons or property, losses, penalties, obligations, expenses or liabilities (herein "claims" or "liabilities") that play he asserted or claimed by any person or cntitv arisinl; out of the willful or ricgligent acts. errors Or 01111SSIor1S of Contractor. its employees, agents. representatives or subcontractor, in the performance ot'anv tasks or services for or on behalfof0ty, v ictl►cr or not there is concurrent acti\ c or passive negligence on the part ot'City and or City Personnel. but excluding such claims or liabilities arising fi orn the sole active negligence or k� illf it misconduct of City or City Personnel. In connection therewith: 2.2.1 Contractor shall dcicnd ally action of actions filed 111 connection with any such elaims or Iiabilities, and shall pay all costs and expenses. ineludinu attorney's fees incurred In colincetioll therelyith. 2.2.2. Contractor shall promptly pal' ally Judgment rendered against City or ally CIO, PUS01111C1 for any such claims or liabilities. 2.2.3 111 the event City and: or any City Personnel is rnade a party to any action or proceeding tiled or prosecuted fur any such damages or other claims arising out ofor Ill Connection With the negligent performance or a failure to perlornl the work or activities of Contractor, Contractor shall pay to City any and all costs and expenses incurred by City or City Personnel in such action or proceeding. together with reasonable attorney's tees and expert Witness fees. SECTION THREE: LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Compliance %%ith Laws: Contractor shall keep itself fully infiirnled of all existing and future state and federal laws and all county and city ordinances and rcgulatlons Whleh ill any manner affect those employed by or it or in any \4ay affect the performance of services pursuant to this Agrccnient. Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws, ordinances, and rel;ulations and shall be responsible fur the compliance of all work and scr\ ices pertornlcd by or on behal f'o f 'ontractor. \.k" hcn applicable. Contractor ;hall not pay less than the prey,ailing wage. Which rate i� determined by the i)irectur of Industrial Relations ofthc State of Calitorilia. 7 CONTRACT NO. C24210 3.2 Licenses, Permits. Fees, and ;assessments: Contractor shall obtain at its sole cost and expenses all licenses, hermits, and appro%aIs that maybe required by law I()1- the pert6rillance elfthe set -vices required by this Agreement. Contractor shall lia\ e the sole obligation to pay any fees, assessments, gild taxes, plus applicaiblc penalties and interest, xc•hlcli may he imposed by law and arise from or arc necessary liir Contractor's performance of the services required by this Agreemem, and shall indcnlnii'y, defend, and hold harmless City against an% such fees, assessments. taxes. penalties, or interest levied, assessed. or imposed against City thereunder. 3.3 Covenant Against Discrimination: Contractor covenants lirr itself, its heirs, executors, assignls, and all persons clainling under or through it. that there shall he no discrimination against any person on account or race, color. creed, religion. sex. marital status, national origin. or ancestry, in the pertbiwancc of this Agreement. Contractor further covenants and agrees to comply with the terms of the Americans N%ith Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et. sc(l.) as the same may he amended tram time to time. 3.4 independent Contractor: Contractor shall perlorlll all services required herein as an independent contractor of Clty and shall remain at all tulles as to Clt\. a wholly independent contractor. 00. shall not in any way or liar any purpose beconle or be dcetdcd to be a partner of Contractor in its hUSlilesS or othCIANAsc, or a joint venture, or a member of anv joint enterprise with Contractor. Contractor shall not at ally tilllc or in any manner rcpl-well[ that It or Idly of its agents or crriployees are agents or employees ofC'UN. Neither Contractor nor am of Contractor's employees shall. at any tilllc. or in any way, be entitled to any sick leave, vacation. retirement, or other fi-inge benefits from the City: and neither Contractor nor any of its employees shall he paid by City tilllc and one-halftur working in excess of forth (40) hours in any one 4veck. City is under no obligation to withhold State and 1=ederal tax deductions from Contractor's compensation. Neither Contractor nor any of Contractor's employees shall he included in the competitive scrviec. have any property right to ally position, or any of the rights an employee may have in the event of tcnlll*natioil of tuts Agreement. 3.5 Use of Patented Materials: Contractor shall assume all costs arising f -0111 the use of patented or copyrighted materials, including but not limited to equipment. devices. processes, and software programs. used or incorporated in the services or work performed by Contractor under this .Agreement. Contractor shall in(lcnlnif}-, defend, and save the City handless from any and all suits, actions ur proceedings of every nature for or oil account ofthe use of any patented or copyrighted materials. 8 CONTRACT NO. C24210 3.6 Proprietary Information: All proprietary infiirmation dc\clopcd spccifically for City by Contractor ill connection with. or resulting from. tills Agreemem. including but not limited to inventions, discoveries. Improvements, copyrights. patents, maps. reports, textual material. or sottv"are programs, but not nuauchrl,I C'omractor's tlnderlwnlL, materials, software, or know-hu\\. shall he the sole and exclusive property of City, and are confidential and shall not be made available to any person or entity Without the prior \written approval of ON. C'olltl':IClor agrees that the conipensation to be paid Pursuant to this Agreement includes adcquatc and suflicicnt compensation tier any Proprietary Information developed in connection Kith or resulting fro►11 the perforriance of Contractor's seI-yices under this Agrecnicnt. Contractor tbillier understands agrees that gull disclosure of'all proprietary Information developed in connection \\ ith. or resulting from, the performance of*scryices b,� Contractor under this Agreement shall he made to City, and that Contractor shall do all things necessary and proper to perfect and maintain ownership of such proprietary inlimnation by City. 3.7 Retention of Funcis: Contractor hereby authur17es City to deduct from an} amount payable to Contractor (\yltcthcr arising out of tills ;agreement or otlicrwisc) any amounts the payment of \� hich may he in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses. costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and all amounts for \\hick City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Contractor's ticgligmit acts. errors, or omissions, or \willlld misconduct. in performing or tailing to perlimn Contractor's uhlig:ltions under this :agreement. City in its sole and absolute discretion, may withhold from any pad-incnt due Contractor, without liability filr interest, an amount sufficient to Cover such Claim or atiN, resulting hen. The (allure of ('itv to exercise such right to deduct or withhold shall not act as it waiver of Contractor's obligation to Pay City any sums Contractor o\wcs City. 3.8 'Termination by City: City reserves the right to temiinatc this Ageement at any time, \cith or without cause, upon \writtcti notice to Contractor. (:Pon receipt of any viotice of termination from City, Contractor shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be speciticallx approved in writing by City. Contractor sliall be entitled to cunipcnsation filr all services rendered prim- to receipt of'City's notice ofterinination and for an\, services authorized in writing by City thereafter. If termination is due to the failure of,Contractor to fultill its obligations under this Agreement, C W. may take o\-cr the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or other\wlse, and Contract shall be liable to the extent that the total cost tier completion of the services required licrcunder. including costs incurred by City ill retaining a replacement contractor and similar expenses. exceeds the Budget. 9 CONTRACT NO. C24210 3.9 Right to Stop Work: 'Termination bN Contractor: Contractor shall ha%c the right to stop work only it -City fails to tllllely Illakc a payment required under the terms of the Budget. Contractor nlav terminate this �g-cement only for cause, upon thirty (ZU) days' prior iwrittcn notice to 0ty. Contractor shall inlllledlatcly cease all services hereunder as of the date Contractor's notice of- tcrinination is sent to City. except such services as may be specifically approved in writilig by City. Contractor shall be entitled to compensation tier all SCIA Ices rendered prior to the date notice of termination is sent to City and ten• ally services authorized in writing by City thereafter. If Contractor tcnllinates this Agrecment because of•an error, omission. or a fault ol'Contractor, or Contractor's \killf it misconduct. the ternis of Section 3.S relating to CiWs right to take over and finish the \kork and Contractor's liability thcrcfiir shall apply. 3.10 Waiver: No dclav or omission in the exercise of ally right or rcnlccly by a rlorldetaultlllg party un and default shall impair such right or renled-v or he construed as a waiver. A paltv's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or approval of ally subsegtlerlt act. AIIy kkalvcr by either party of' any default must he in writing. 3.11 Legal Actions: I.c&;al actions cmiccriling all\ dispute, clairll, or platter arising out ofor in relation to tills Agg-ccillellt shall be instituted an maintained in the Municipal and Superior Courts of the State of C.'alif'Orrlia in the Countv of Riverside, or in any other appropriate court Wth jurisdiction in such County and Contractor agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of' such court. 3.12 Rights and Remedies arc Cumulative: 1'hc rights and remedies of -the parties are cumulative and the exercise b} either party ol•one or snore of•such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or dill'crcrit times, of any other rights or remedies fi)r the sank default or arty Other default by the other part'_ 3.13 Attorneys' Fees: In any action between the parties hereto seeking cniurcemcnt of any of the terms oI• provisions of' this Agreement or in connection with the perforrnatice of' the work hereunder. the party prevailing in the final judgment in such action or proceeding. in addition to any other relief which relay he granted. shall be entitled to ha\ e an recover fi•onl the other party its reasonable costs and expenses, including, but not linritcd to. reasonable attorncv's fees. expert %witness fees, and court~ costs. if either party -to this Aorcerllcnl is required to initiate or clefeild litigation with a third party because ofthe Miaticm o(' aily terill of pyo\ isioll of•this .--%greement by the other party, then the patty CONTRACT NO. C24210 so litigating shall he entitled to its reasonable attorneys tires and costs from the other party to this Agrecincut. 3.14 Force Majeure: The time period specified in this Agreement for performance ol'scrvices shall he extended because of -any (lelays due to untiiresccable causes bcvond the control and %%ithout the fault or 11cuill;ellce ofC'ity or Contractor. including, but not restricted to. acts of' God or of the public enenl,, unusual]% severe Breather. fires, earthquakes. floods. epidemics, Lluarantinc restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, gars. litigation. artd'or acts of any goyertctitaacc. ncudinCty, tile dcla%* ng party shall within tell (1 U) days of the conimencerllellt of such delay notify the other party in writing of the causes of the delay. ]f Contractor is the delaying party. City shall ascertain the facts and the extent ofdclay. an(l extend the tulle for pertornll(lg the services tier the period of the enforced delay �i hen and if'in the ju(timient of such Lfelay is justified. City's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Contractor be entitled to recover (lanlagcs against City for any delay in (he performance of this Ap-cement, however caused. Contractor's sole remedy shall be extension of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 1.14. 3.15 Non -Liability of City Officers and Employees: No officer, official, employee, agent. rcpresentati�c. or %oluntccr of 0tv shall he personally liable to Contractor, tlr- any successor in interest, in the event of am default or breach by (.'itv, or fur any alllount which may becoinc due to Contractor or its successor, or fur breach ofany obligation of tlty terms of this Agl-cement. 3.10 Conflict of Interest. No officer, oflicial. employee, agellt. i-epreserltatlx e . or voluntecr of(.lty shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agrccnlcia. or participate in ally decision relating to this Agreement which affects his or her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation. partnership, or association in which he or she is interested, in violation of any I-ederal, State. or City statue, ordinance, or regulation. The Contractor shall not employ aily such person title this Agreement is In effect. SECTION FOUR:: TISCELLANEOUS PROVISiON 4.1 Records and Reports: Upon request by City. Contractor shall prepare and submit to City and reports collecrning Contractor's performance ol'the services rcn(fercd undcr this Agreement. City shall have access, upon reasonable notice. to the books and records of Contractor related to Contractor's per{Orlllarlee of tills Agrcement in the event arty audit is required. All drawings. (locunlerlts. and other materials prepared by Contractor ill the performance of this Agi-cement (1) shall be the property of ('ity and CONTRACT NO. C24210 shall he delivered at no cast to Clty upon rcqucst of (_'ity or upon the tenllinatioll of, this Agreement. and (Ill) are confidential and shall not he made available to any individual or entity �� ithout prior �rritten approval of City. Contractor shall keep and maintain all records and reports related to tills :agreement for a period ofthree (3) years following termination of tills Aoreenlcnt. and City shall have access to such records In till' event any audit is required. 4.2 Notices: t mess otherwise provided herein, all notices rcquircd to he delivered under this Agreement or under applicable U& shall he personally delivered. or delivered by I.:nited States mail, prepaid, certified, return receipt requested, or by reputable document delivery seI-V ice that prop ides showing date and time of-dcli� ery. Notices personally delivered or delivered fly a dOCUIllCnit delivery service shall be effective upon receipt. Notices delivered by mail shall be cficctive at 5:00 p.m. on the second calendar day following dispatch. Notices to the City shall be delivered to the following address: OFFICE OF THE CITY ('I,I:RK City of,PalmDesert 73-� 10 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Notices to Contractor shall be dclP crcd to the address set forth below: Esgil Corporation 9320 Clicsapcake Drivc. Suite 208 San Diego, CA 92)123 4.3 Construction and ,Amendments: The terns of this Agreement shall he construed in accordance with the nnanin�,u, of the language used and shall not he construed fir or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. The headings ofscctions and paragraphs ofthis Agreement are for comcnicnce or reference only. and shall not be construed to limit or extend the meaning of tile terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement. Tills ,agreement may only be amended h�, the mutual consent of- the parties by an instrument in writirlg. 4.4 Severability: Each provi-St*011 ot'thls Agreentct>.t shall he severable ttutll tl>c Wholc. Ifally provision of this :\greemclit shall he found contrary to law. the remainder of this A(,rccmcnt shall continue in full force. 12 CONTRACT NO. C24210 4.-5 Authorit : The persorr(s) executing this Agreement on bchalfofthc parties hereto warrant that (1) such party is duly orgarrired and existing (ii) they arc duly author-iZcd to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf- of said party. (iii) by so executing this :agreement. such party is t0rnurlly hound to the prop isions of this Agreement. and (i\) the entering into this Aorccment does not violate any provision of any other .-,\L:rccmcnt to \vlilch said party is bound. 4.6 Special Provisions: Any additional or supplcnicntary provisions or modifications or alterations of these General Provisions shall he set tbrth in this Agreement ("Special Provisions"). 4.7 Precedence: In the event of any discrepancy bo ccn "Terms". "General Provisions", "Special Provisions". and.'or "Scope ofScrvices" "Special Provisions" shall take precedence and prevail. SPECIAL PROVISIONS Replace "Contractor" witli "Consultant" throughout the Agreemem. ?. Add the fi)llowing Section 1.5: In all cases whcre staff arc provided to City to perform any part of the Scope of' Services, each and cver� qualified person from Contractor prop iding such sere ices will be required to he reviewed and certified for such scrvicc in writing by the City' representative prior to beginning service. 3. Replace, Section 2.1.". with the following: (1) Shall be "OccurTerlcc" rather than "claims made" insurance, excluding Professional Liability: 13 CONTRACT NO. C24210 SCOPE OF SERVICES Plan Check Ser%ices lin- the City to include: I . Sti-Ul'lural Building Code C'l)lltllllllancc ?. ArchitCetural 13uilding C011e C'011l()llllance I. Flcetrical Code Contofill ancc 4. Plumhin`T Code Contornlance i. Mechanical Code Contornlance h. Phvsicall-v Disabled Laws - Title 24 Conformance '. Fnenn, Code Title ' =4 Conlin-mancc S. City Policies and Procedures Contiorniance 14