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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 10th day of April, 2008, by and
between THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to
as "CITY" and HARVEY-MEYERHOFF CONSULTING GROUP, hereinafter referred to
as "CONSULTANT".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is a corporation, the principal members of which are
Professional CONSULTANTS duly registered under the laws of the State of California;
and
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage CONSULTANT to render certain technical
and professional environmental consultant services as set forth in the attached
CONSULTANT's Cost Proposal and the CITY's Scope of Work contained in the
Request for Proposals (RFP) and the CONSULTANT's Proposal, incorporated herein
by reference, in connection with the performance of Portola Ave Widening
Southbound between Portola Bridge and Magnesia Falls (Proiect No. 657-08).
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as foflows:
(1) CITY hereby agrees to engage CONSULTANT to perform the
technical and/or professional services as hereinafter set forth.
(2) CONSULTANT shall perform all work necessary within the
schedules provided herein to complete the services set forth in attached CONSULTANT
scope of work and cost proposal, the CITY's RFP Scope of Work, and the
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CONSULTANT's proposal, hereto and by reference incorporated herein and made a
part hereof.
(3) All information, data, reports and records and maps as are existing
and available from the CITY and necessary for the carryings out of the work outlined in
Exhibit "A" hereof shall be furnished to CONSULTANT without charge by CITY and
CITY shall cooperate in every way reasonable in the carrying out of the work without
delay. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to reasonably rely on the accuracy and
completeness of all information, data, reports, and records, and maps provided by
CITY.
(4) CONSULTANT represents that, it employs or will employ at its own
expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Agreement.
(5) All of the services required hereunder will be performed by
CONSULTANT or under its direct supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work
shall be qualified and sha11 be authorized or permitted under state and local law to
perform such services.
(6) The execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto does not
constitute an authorization to proceed. Work shall not commence until CITY's Director
of Public Works has issued a written Notice to Proceed to CONSULTANT.
(7) The CONSULTANT shall work closely with the CITY's Director of
Public Works, or his designated representative, who shall be the principal officer of the
CITY. The CONSULTANT shall review and receive the Director of Public Works
approval of the details of work as it progresses. The project manager hereby
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designated by the CONSULTANT, as its representatives for supervision of the work
required by this Agreement is Leslea Meyerhoff, AICP.
(8) The CONSULTANT warrants that he has not employed or retained
any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to
pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other
consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY shall have the right to annul this
Agreement without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or
consideration, or othenrvise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
(9) The right is reserved by the CITY to terminate the Agreement at
any time upon seven (7) days written notice, in the event the project is to be abandoned
or indefinitely postponed, or in the event the CONSULTANT's services, in the sole
judgment of CITY, are unsatisfactory or because of the CONSULTANT's failure to
prosecute the work with diligence or within the time limits specified or because of his
disability or death. In any such case, the CONSULTANT shall be paid the reasonable
value of the services rendered, based upon CONSULTANT's standard hourly rates, up
to the time of the termination. The CONSULTANT shall keep adequate records to
substantiate costs and provide copies of original timecards in the event of termination or
suspension.
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(10) All documents including tracings, drawings, estimates, reports,
investigations and computations shall be delivered to and become the property of the
CITY upon CONSULTANT's receipt of payment for services rendered. CITY
acknowledges and agrees that all reports and other documents prepared by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this agreement shall be used exclusively on this project and
shall not be used for any other work without the written consent of CONSULTANT. In
the event CITY and CONSULTANT permit the re-use or other use of the plans,
specifications, reports or other design documents, CITY shall require the party using
them to indemnify and hold harmless CITY and CONSULTANT regarding such re-use
or other use, and CITY shall require the party using them to eliminate any and all
references to CONSULTANT from the plans, specifications, reports and other design
documents.
(11) The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state and local
laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to work that are in effect at the time the
services are rendered.
(12) No change in the character or extent of the work to be performed
by the CONSULTANT shall be made except by supplemental authority in writing
between CITY and the CONSULTANT. The supplemental authority shall set forth the
changes of work, extension of time and adjustment of the fee to be paid by CITY to the
CONSULTANT, if any.
(13) In connection with the execution of this Agreement, the
CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, religion, color, sex or national origin. The CONSULTANT
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shall take affirmative actions to insure equal employment opportunity and that
employees are treated during their employment without regard to their race, religion,
color, sex or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not limited to, the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising;
layoff or termination; rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for
training, including apprenticeship. This clause shall be included in each related
subcontract, if any, awarded by the CONSULTANT.
(14) The CITY agrees to pay the CONSULTANT for the work required
by this Agreement on the following basis:
CONSULTANT shall submit invoices monthly for services performed in
the previous month not to exceed the total fixed contract amount of Thirty Thousand,
Five Hundred Seventy ($30,570.00). CITY agrees to pay all undisputed invoices within
thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. CITY agrees to notify CONSULTANT of disputed
invoices within fifteen (15) days of receipt of said invoice.
(15) The CONSULTANT agrees to complete the work and submit the
report as described in Exhibit "A".
(16) In the event that any judgment is entered in any action upon this
Agreement, the party hereto against whom such judgment is rendered agrees to pay the
other party an amount equal to the reasonable value of the legal services performed in
his or its behalf in such action and that such amount may be added to and made a part
of such judgment.
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(17) This Agreement shali be binding on the successors and assigns of
the parties, but the CONSULTANT without written consent of the CITY shall not assign
it.
(18) The CONSULTANT shall be an independent contractor, not an
employee of the CITY.
(19) Prohibited interests are as follows:
No officer, member or employee of the CITY during his tenure or one year
thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds
thereof. The parties hereto covenant and agree that to their knowledge no member of
the City Council, officer or employee of the CITY has any interest, whether contractual,
non-contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, or in business of the
contracting party other than the CITY, and that if any such interest comes to the
knowledge of either party at any time a full and complete disclosure of all such
information will be made in writing to the other party or parties, even if such interest
would not be considered a conflict of interest under applicable laws.
The CONSULTANT hereby covenants that he has, at the time of this
Agreement, no interest, and that he shall not acquire any interest in the future, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services
required to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. The CONSULTANT further
covenants that in the performance of this work the CONSULTANT shall employ no
person having any such interest.
(20) The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save harmless the CITY,
its officers and employees from and against any liability, loss, cost or expense resulting
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from any injury or damage to persons or property caused by the negligent acts or
omission of the CONSULTANT, its agents or employees, while engaged in the
performance of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, prior to the
Notice to Proceed is issued, certification of adequate coverage for general liability,
"errors and omission", automotive liability and workers compensation insurance in
amounts specified in the RFP or approved by the City Attorney. Any such insurance
shall not be canceled prior to written notice to and approval from the CITY.
(21) In case of conflicts within the contract documents, the document
precedence shall be as follows:
(a) This Agreement;
(b) Exhibit "A", City's Scope of Work in the Request for
Proposals
(c) CONSULTANT's Proposal of Services and any written
modifications thereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have executed this Agreement the
date first hereinabove written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT HARVEY-MEYERHOFF CONSULTING
GROUP
Municipal Corporation Consultant
Jean M. Benson, Mayor Authorized Signature
Date: Date:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Mark Greenwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
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HMCG
Environmental Consultants
Cost Pro osal — Southbound Portola Avenue Widenin Pro'ect
Task Personnel Rate Hours Total
Task 1 - Project Management and Principal $175 S $1,400
Coordination with City and design Senior Project $I50 16 �2,400
en ineers M&N Mana er
Subtotal: $3,800
Task 2 - Review Initial Study, Mitigated Env. Planner $85 8 �680
Negative Declaration,and supporting
technical reports, and reference
materials.
Subtotal: $680
Task 3— Prepare draft Initial Study and Senior Project $150 8 $1,200
Mitigated Negative Declaration. Prepare Manager
Notice of Completion/Availability, Senior Planner $125 12 $1,500
distribution list, and legal notice to be Env. Planner $85 32 $2,720
published by City. Coaduct Quality Air Analyst $125 28 $3,500
Assurance/Quality Control program. Acoustical Eng. Fee $8,900 $8,900
Production Staff $45 16 �720
Subtotal: $18,540
Task 4-Respond to Comments, prepare Env. Planner $85 16 �1,360
Notice of Determination,and Mitigation Production Staff $45 8 5360
Monitorin & Re ort Pro ram
Subtotal: $1,720
Task 5- Public Meetings Principal $175 8 $1,400
4 Project Meetings, Senior Project $150 20 $3,000
1 Planning Commission,and Manager
1 Cit Councii meetin Env. Planner $85 8 $680
Subtotal: $5,080
Travel EX eusCs- (Mileage reimbursement) $500
Re ol't CO ICS—(Based on Direct Production Cost lus 10%) $2S0
Nor�• Thts cosr proposul ts valid.jor 60 days. 530,570
Mr. John A. Garcia January 31, 2U08
City of Palm Desert Page 1 of 3
Southbound Portola Avenue Widening Cost Proposal
HMCG
Environmental Consultants
Key Assumptions Regarding Scope of Work and Budget:
• This Scope of Work and budget have been defined in response to available projcct
description information and assuming that a new Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration will be prepared for this project. The scope and budget may be altered as the
City determines to meet the City's needs,budget objectives, or schedule.
• 'The Scope of Work includes the preparation of documentation to meet requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act, and does not include National Environmental
Policy Act compliance or other formal regulatory or resource agency coordination,
consultation, or perrnitting documentation that may ultimately be rec�uired for project
implementation.
• The Noise impact assessment will be prepared by HMCG with assistance from Urban
Crossroads. Estimated costs are shown in the budget based upon literature review, field
surveys, andlor technical reports. Upon award, a final Scope of Work and Budget for the
Noise impact assessment will be developed in consultation with the City, and subject to
review and approval by the City.
• The Air Quality impact assessment will be prepared by HMCG. Estimated costs are
shown in the budget based upon literature review, field surveys,and/or technical reports.
Upon award,a detailed Scope of Work and Budget for the Air Quality impact assessment
will be developed in consultation with the City,and subject to review and approval by the
City.
• Relevant technical reports,mapping, and��raphics that have been developed will be made
available in a useable electronic format for development of supporting �,�aphics in the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.
• Costs for individual tasks are not fixed, and actual costs may be shifted by HMCG as
needed between tasks.
• The City will be responsible for filing required notices in the local newspaper and with
the City Clerk and County Clerk,and mailing notices to surrounding landowners.
Mr. John A. Garcia January 31, 2008
City of Palm Desert Page 2 of 3
Southbound Portola Avenue Widening Cost Proposal
HMCG
Environmental Consultants
2008 Rate Schedule
Principal&Senior Scientist $195
Principal&Senior Planner $175
Senior Project Manager $150
Project Manager $130
Assistant Project Manager $100
Senior Scientist $150
Environmental Scientist III $125
Environmental Scientist II $100
Environmental Scientist I � 85
Legal Advisor/Regulatory Review $250
Senior Environmental Engineer $150
Environmental Engineer $125
Senior Environmental Planner $125
Environmental Planner II $]00
Environmental Planner I $ 85
Principal Biologist $125
Senior Biologist $100
Biologist/Field Assistant $ 80
Senior Archaeologist $1 I 5
Cultural Resources Specialist $ 95
Cultural Resources Field Assistant $ 7S
Senior GIS Specialist $ 85
GIS Specialist $ 75
GIS Technician $ 65
Word Processor/Production Leader $ 55
Clerical/Production Staff $ 45
"Direct expenses including mileage,meals,copies, FedEx/mail/phone/fax billed at cost plu, 10'%.
*Mileage charged at$0.525 for automobile;$0.70 for 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Mr. John A. Garcia January 31, 2008
City of Palm Desert Page 3 of 3
Southbound Portola Avenue Widening Cost Proposal
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