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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRtfy - C33750 - Janitorial Svcs - Parkview Office Cmplx CITY OF PALM DESERT FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: RATIFY CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT G�3�5o WITH DEDICATED BUILDING SERVICES, LLC SERVICES TO PERFORM JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKVIEW OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THREE MONTHS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,200 PER MONTH. SUBMITTED BY: PAUL S. GIBSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR APPLICANT: DEDICATED BUILDING SERVICES, �LC 11338 MOORPARK STREET STUDIO CITY, CA 91602 ATTN: DEREK SMITH DATE: JUNE 26, 2014 CONTENTS: JANITORIAL SERVICE AGREEMENT Recommendation By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's approval and execution of contract C �3�5o with Dedicated Building Services, LLC to perForm janitorial services at the City of Palm Desert Parkview Office Complex for three months in an amount not to exceed $5,200 per month. Backqround On February 27, 2014 the City of Palm Desert City Council approved contract C33340 Between Diamond Contract Services, Inc and the City of Palm Desert in the annual amount of $62,400 ($5,200 monthly) for janitorial services at the Parkview Office Complex. On June 9, 2014 City staff discovered that Diamond Contract Services did not have Worker's Compensation Insurance which was later confirmed Mr. Steve Walton, President of Diamond. Mr. Walton also indicated that Diamond was not able to continue providing janitorial service to the City of Palm Desert at the Parkview Office Complex. Given the City's contractual obligation to provide janitorial service to the gross lease tenants and to maintain the common areas, the City sought an interim janitorial company to step in and continue the same services for the same price. Dedicated Staff Report Dedicated Building Services, LLC, Contract for Janitorial Services June 26, 2014 Page 2 Of 2 Building Services, LLC (Dedicated) agreed to assume the same contractual obligations at the same price until August 30, 2014, including any option periods of 30-days each. The City Manager approved the contract C ���5n with Dedicated under the same contractual provisions and price of the Diamond Contract. Additionally, the City Manager has directed staff to issue an RFP for Janitorial Services, which will be done and a new contract will be brought before City Council at the August 28, 2014 meeting for their approval. Therefore, City Staff is requesting the City Council to ratify the City Manger's approval and execution of the interim contract with Dedicated Building Services, LLC. Fiscal Analvsis Dedicated Building Services, LLC has agreed to assume the same price during the interim period, therefore there is no financial impact at all to the City. One-hundred percent of the cost of this contract is allocated to each space at the Parkview Office Complex and recovered through the lease payments from all the tenants. No appropriation required funds are available in fund 510. Submitted By: Approval: /`��'� �/!��/�2�A'UT�t Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance John . Wohlmuth, City Manager PSG:AH: CITY COUNCILA�TiON API'ROWF,D �� DENiFD RI�,CTIVED OTHER Mr[;TI1�G DAT '��' Av[;s: �'tSdn, rruK�sP��r.lel. ,�, �n„�_ NOFs: No�n - �,�3�r�v��: Ndno . AE��TAI}�i: (�o� „ b'�Ttl1+Il�.n 13Y: ��<.I rll(n , ��i-i�i�al on File with City Clerk's Office H:\WPDOCS\Interoffice Memos\ParkView�2013-2014\Janitorial Staff Rpt-13-14 Parkview Short term replacement.doc Contract No C 33750 AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR PARKVIEW OFFICE COMPLEX This Agreement is entered into between the CITY OF PALM DESERT (CITY) and Dedicated Buildinq Services, LLC, Inc, (CONTRACTOR), to provide janitorial services at Parkview Office Complex; the buildings located at 73-710 and 73-720 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA. This Agreement shall commence on June 10, 2014 and expire on August 31, 2014. The City has the authority to extend the contract month-to month for an additional 2-months at the City's Discretion. 1. Backqround: The CITY desires that Dedicated Buildinq Services, LLC, (CONTRACTOR) provide janitorial services for the two office buildings collectively known as the City of Palm Desert Parkview Office Complex. The CONTRACTOR will provide these services on a daily basis during the days of Monday through Friday during the evening hours. 2. Description of Service: The Janitorial services are to consist of general cleaning services to be provided to the specified suites located at the Parkview office complex, plus all the common areas of both buildings. The services are to be sufficient to maintain the interior of those specified suites in a clean well maintained condition; that is to eliminate all visible dust, dirt, litter, grime, stains, smears, finger prints, etc; to the greatest practical degree possible, by performing at least but not limited to; Tenant Suites (See exhibit "A") Daily a. Empty and clean all trash containers, and dispose of all trash and rubbish, and install new plastic liners as needed. b. Sweep or dust mop all hard surface floors, vacuum all carpeted areas including hallways and cubicles. Offices with hard surface floors in the public lobby shall be damp-mopped daily. c. Check all ceiling, wall and floor areas for spider webs and clean as needed. d. Remove finger marks and smudges from all glass entrance doors. e. Specifically check, and if any action is needed then i. Dust the tops of all furniture, counters, cabinets, and window sills (which are free of interFering objects) ii. Remove spots and/or spills from the carpets, floors, and stairways. iii. Provide and replace light bulbs as needed. f. Provide and replace stained or damaged ceiling tiles, as needed Agreement 1 of 15 Contract No C33750 Weekly a. Dust all window blinds b. Treat stainless steel fountains and sinks to eliminate stains and mineral deposits. c. Spot clean the walls. Quarterlv a. Strip all hard surface floors and apply a new coat of floor finish; buff as necessary to produce a uniformly shining appearance. Semi-annuallv a. Dust and clean all light fixtures Conference Rooms (suites 119, 115, and 105) Daily a. Empty and clean all trash containers, and dispose of all trash and rubbish, and install new plastic liners as needed. b. Sweep or dust mop all hard surface floors, vacuum all carpeted areas Including hallways and cubicles. Offices with hard surface floors in the public lobby shall be damp-mopped daily. c. Check all ceiling, wall and floor areas for spider webs and clean as needed. d. Remove finger marks and smudges from all glass entrance doors. e. Specifically check, and if any action is needed then i. Dust the tops of all furniture, counters, cabinets, and window sills (which are free of interFering objects) ii. Remove spots and/or spills from the carpets, floors, and stairways. iii. Provide and replace light bulbs, as needed. f. Provide and Replace stained or damaged ceiling tiles, as needed. Weekly a. Dust all window blinds b. Treat stainless steel fountains and sinks to eliminate stains and mineral deposits. Agreement 2of15 Contract No C 33750 c. Spot clean the walis. Quarterlv a. Strip all hard surface floors and apply a new coat of ftoor finish; buff as necessary to produce a uniformly shining appearance. Semi-annuallv a. Dust and clean all light fixtures Restrooms Daily a. Clean and maintain in a sanitary and odor-free condition all floors, mirrors, basins, toilet bowls, and urinals. b. Furnish and replenish all toilet room supplies (including soap, paper towels, seat covers, toilet tissue, urinal fresheners and sanitary napkins). c. Sweep or mop all hard surface floors and remove any spots. d. Remove finger marks and smudges from all mirrors and entrance doors, and stall entry doors and walls. e. Wash all counter tops, mirrors, basins; grab bars, stools, and urinals. f. Empty and clean all trash containers, and dispose of all trash and rubbish, and install new plastic liners as needed. g. Provide and replace light bulbs as needed. Common Areas (Both Buildinqs) Daily a. Pick up trash in the atrium areas and the entrances of the buildings, especially area around the mailboxes. b. Clean all drinking fountains. c. Provide and replace exterior building light bulbs; including atrium areas. d. Clean area (interior) of Waste Management trash bin areas. e. Sweep tile entry areas, interior tile walkways, and stairways. Agreement 3of15 Contract No C 33750 f. Remove smudges and fingerprints on the elevator doors, mop floor of elevator, and clean walls. g. Keep the janitor, telephone, and electric rooms clean, and free of debris, and well organized. Exhibits Enclosed (attached) is the following exhibit; Exhibit A: Listing of Tenant Suites requiring Janitorial Services The CONTRACTOR shall provide neatly attired professional service employees whose appearance is appropriate for the context in which they will be working. 3. Service Equipment: The CONTRACTOR shall have their own equipment to perForm the services required; such as floor buffers, vacuums, ladders, brooms, mops, and other hand tools and/or other cleaning supplies as necessary. The equipment must be maintained and kept in working order to prevent delays in the duties required to fulfill the obligations of the CONTRACTOR. Costs of the equipment and the maintenance of the equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR at the CONTRACTOR's cost shall provide all paper supplies, such as, toilet tissue, seat covers, paper hand towels, sanitary napkins, urinal fresheners; light bulbs, etc., plus all the cleaning supplies. 4. Fees and Pavments: Payment to CONTRACTOR will be made as follows: A. Janitorial Service for the Parkview Office Complex Buildings: $5,200 per month for janitorial service for five (5) days a week. B. Payments: CONTRACTOR shall invoice the City by the fifteenth of each calendar month for the preceding month's fees. Terms of the invoices shall be net thirty days. The invoices shall provide a breakdown between the costs of providing services for the common areas (by building) and per suite (gross lease tenants by building). 5. Insurance: Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement �intil it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City of Palm Desert that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section. Agreement 4of15 Contract No C33750 Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to the City. General Liabilitv Insurance: Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; or (3) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement. Automobile Liabilitv Insurance: Contractor shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident Workers' Compensation Insurance: Contractor shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Palm Desert, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers. Umbrella or Excess Liabilitv Insurance: Contractor may opt to utilize umbrella or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such circumstances, Contractor shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance policy with limits of not less than 4,000,000 that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverage set forth above, including commercial general liability and employer's liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions: • A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any reason; • Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; • Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and • Policies shall "follow form" to the underlying primary policies. • Insured's under primary policies shall also be insured's under the umbrella or excess policies Agreement Sof15 Contract No C 33750 OTHER PROVISIONS OR REQUIREMENTS Insurance for Subcontractors: All Subcontractors shall be included as additional insured's under the Contractor's policies, or the Contractor shall be responsible for causing Subcontractors to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City as an Additional Insured to the Subcontractor's policies. Contractor shall provide to City satisfactory evidence as required under Insurance Section of this Agreement. Proof of Insurance: Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. Duration of Coveraqe: Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the perFormance of the Work hereunder by Contractor, his/her agents, representatives, employees or sub-Contractors. Citv's Riqhts of Enforcement: In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Contractor, or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Contractor payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement. Acceptable Insurers: All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City's Risk Manager. Waiver of Subroqation: All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City of Palm Desert, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery against City of Palm Desert and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its sub-Contractors. Agreement 6 of 15 Contract No C 33750 Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel): Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of noncompliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder. Primary and Non-Contributinq Insurance: All insurance coverage shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the indemnified parties shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions. Specifications Not Limitinq: Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. Notice of Cancellation: Contractor agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten [10] day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. Additional Insured Status: General liability, Automobile Liability, and if applicable, Pollution Liability, policies shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the City of Palm Desert and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insured's with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement, under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess liability policies. Citv's Riqht to Revise Specifications: The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Contractor, the City and Contractor may renegotiate Contractor's compensation. Self-Insured Retentions: Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by City. Timelv Notice of Claims: Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor's performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. Agreement 7of15 Contract No C 33750 Safety: Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where applicable, shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. Additional Insurance: Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work. 6. Compliance. The CONTRACTOR shall comply, to the extent reasonably and commercially practicable, with this agreement and the specifications set forth. The CONTRACTOR shall also comply with all laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, authorizations, directives of all governments and governmental authorities, which now or hereafter may be applicable to the services provided under this agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the storage, use, and disposal of"hazardous or toxic wastes, substances, or materials" as defined by applicabte law, to the extent such "hazardous or toxic wastes, substances, or materials" are within the CONTRACTOR's control. The CONTRACTOR shall have readily available the Material Safety Data Sheets for those products used in providing the service. These Material Safety Data Sheets shall be kept in an area, which is easily accessible for the employees of the CONTRATOR and the tenants of the building. The CONTRACTOR shall take all commercially reasonable action to cause their compliance with all safety regulations of federal, state, and local governmental agencies and their instrumentalities, including without limitation any requirements imposed by California Labor Code Sections 1720 et se�c . and 6300 et se�c. and regulations promulgated with respect thereto, and applicable federal occupational, health, and safety laws and regulations. The CONTRACTOR shall take all reasonable actions to protect the safety of all his/her employees and customers while performing services at Parkview Office Complex. Agreement 8of15 Contract No C 33750 7. Termination Riqhts. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without further compensation to the CONTRACTOR, other than as to amounts theretofore accrued, upon the occurrence of any one of the following events: a) The CONTRACTOR fails to perform their services as specified in the agreement, or b) The CONTRACTOR fails to maintain adequate insurance policies as set forth in section 5, or c) The CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the provisions of section 6 of this agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall have the right to terminate this Agreement if the City fails to keep, observe, or perform any other material covenant, agreement, term or provision of this Agreement to be kept, observed or performed by the City, and such default continues for a period of 30 days after notice of such default by the CONTRACTOR to the City. The CONTRACTOR's right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 7 shall be exercised upon written notice to the CITY given at any time. The CONTRACTOR'S termination notice shall specify the effective date of such termination, which date shall not be less than 30 days. Any default by the CONTRACTOR or the CITY under the provisions of Section 7 as the case may be, which is susceptible of being cured shall not constitute a basis for termination of this Agreement if the nature of such default will not permit it to be cured within the grace period allotted; provided that within such grace period the alleged party in default shall have given notice of its intent to cure, has commenced to cure such default, and is proceeding to complete the cure in good faith and with reasonable diligence, and such cure is effected, in any event, within 30 days of the date of the notice of default. The termination of this Agreement under the provisions of this section 7 shall not affect the rights of the terminating party with respect to any damages it has suffered as a result of any breach of this Agreement, nor shall it affect the rights of either party with respect to any liability or claims accrued, or arising out of events occurring, prior to the date of termination. Neither the right of termination, nor the right to sue for damages, nor any other remedy available to a party under this Agreement shall be exclusive of any other remedy given under this Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. Agreement 9of15 Contract No C 33750 8. Damaqe or Destruction. Should the Buildings be destroyed or substantially damaged by, fire, flood, acts of god, or other casualty the CITY shall have the right to terminate this agreement, by written notice to the CONTRACTOR given within 30 days following the occurrence of such event, and in such event neither party shall have any further obligation to the other party under this agreement, except with respect to liabilities accruing, or based upon events occurring, prior to the effective date of such termination. For the purpose of this section the buildings shall be deemed to have been substantially damaged if the estimated length of time required to restore the buildings, or portions thereof, substantially to its condition and character just prior to the occurrence of such casualty shall be in excess of two months, as indicated by an architect's certificate or other evidence reasonably satisfactory to both parties. If as a result of any damage or destruction to the building(s), and the responsibilities of the CONTRACTOR have changed, then the parties shall meet and discuss in good faith appropriate modifications to this agreement including the contract price. 9. Indemnification: The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the City Manager), protect, and hold harmless the City, the Agency, and all City Personnel from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, lawsuits, proceedings, damages, liabilities, judgments, penalties, fines, attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses: a) which result from any action taken by the CONTRACTOR relating to Parkview Office Complex buildings that is expressly prohibited by this Agreement, or that is not within the scope of the CONTRACTOR's duties under this Agreement, or that is not within the CONTRACTOR's delegated authority under this Agreement; or b) which result from any violations by the CONTRACTOR or his/her `s agents, or employees of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation governing or otherwise affecting the business operations of the tenants at Parkview Office Complex or the CITY performance of services and obligations under this Agreement; or c) which result from any injury or death of any person (including, without limitation, injury or death of the CONTRACTOR'S employees, or agents, within the CONTRACTOR's control) or damage or destruction of the property of any person or entity which occurs by reason of the negligent actions or omissions or willful misconduct of the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR's agents and employees, or material breach or default by the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR'S agents or employees, in perFormance of the CONTRACTOR'S services under this Agreement or otherwise caused by the negligent actions or omissions or willful misconduct of the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR's agents or employees; or Agreement 10 of 15 Contract No C33750 d) Which result from the CONTRACTOR'S material breach of any section of this agreement; or e) Which result from any other act or omission not enumerated above constituting the negligence or willful misconduct by the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR'S employees or agents. This indemnity provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR hereby stipulates and agrees that no condition precedent to its indemnification obligations stated herein, whether by way of notice or otherwise, exists or shall constitute a defense to its obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and the Agency, and the City Personnel in any of such circumstances. The CONTRACTOR's indemnity obligations under this Section 9 shall not apply to any acts or omissions taken (or in the case of omissions, not taken) either at the direction of the City or with the approval of the City. The City agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the CONTRACTOR), protect, and hold harmless the CONTRACTOR and its owners, officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, lawsuits, proceedings, damages, liabilities, judgments, penalties, fines, attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses arising from any act or omission to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct by the City, Agency, or any officer, director, employee, or agent of the City. 10. Notices: All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, replies and other communications ("Notices") required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and may be delivered by any one of the following methods: (a) by personal delivery; (b) by deposit with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid to the addresses stated below or (c) by deposit with an overnight express delivery service. Notice deposited with the United States Postal Service in the manner described above shall be deemed effective three business days after deposit with the Postal Service. Notice by overnight express delivery service shall be deemed effective upon receipt. Notice by personal delivery shall be deemed effective at the time of personal delivery. For purposes of Notices hereunder, the address of the City shall be: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Attention: Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director/ City Treasurer Agreement 11 of 15 Contract No C. 33750 For purposes of Notices hereunder, the address of the CONTRACTOR shall be: Contractor: Dedicated Buildinq Services, LLC Address: 11338 Moorpark Street Studio City, CA 91602 Attention: Mr. Derek Smith, Manaqer Each party shall have the right to designate a different address within the United States of America by the giving of notice in conformity with this Section 10. 11. Independent Contractor. The Contractor shall at all times be considered an independent contractor under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to be or create a partnership or joint venture between the City and its successors and assigns, on the one part, and The Contractor and its successors and assigns, on the other part. 12. Third Parties. None of the obligations under this Agreement of either party shall run to or be enforceable by any party other than the party to this Agreement or by party deriving rights under this Agreement as a result of an assignment permitted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 13. Waivers. No failure by the CONTRACTOR or the CITY to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, agreement, and term of condition of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon the breach of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or any subsequent breach of the same covenant, agreement, term or condition. No covenant, agreement, term or condition of this Agreement and no breach of this Agreement shall be waived, altered or modified except by a written instrument. A waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall only affect this Agreement to the extent of the specific waiver, and all covenants, agreements, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 14. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with, and shall be governed by, the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside shall have jurisdiction of any litigation between the parties relating to this Agreement. 15. Enforceabilitv of Any Provision. If any term, condition, covenant, or obligation of this Agreement shall be determined to be unenforceable, invalid, or void, such Agreement 12 of 15 Contract No C 33750 determination shall not affect, impair, invalidate, or render unenforceable any other term, condition, covenant, or obligation of this Agreement. 16. United States Currencv. All amounts payable pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid in lawful money of the United States of America. 17. Counterparts. This Agreement and any amendment may be executed in counterparts, and upon all counterparts being so executed each such counterpart shall be considered as an original of this Agreement or any amendment and all counterparts shall be considered together as one agreement. 18. Attornevs' Fees. In the event of a dispute involving the non-perFormance by a party hereto of its obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and all other expenses (including fees and costs related to discovery) reasonably incurred in connection with such dispute, whether or not litigation is commenced, in addition to all other relief to which the party is entitled. If the successful party recovers judgment in any legal action or proceeding, the attorneys' fees and all other expenses of litigation shall be included in and made a part of any such judgment. 19. Covenants Aqainst Discrimination. The CONTRACTOR agrees that in connection with its performance under this Agreement, there shall be no discrimination by the CONTRACTOR against any person on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry. The CONTRACTOR agrees to include a provision similar to this Section in all subcontracts entered into by the CONTRACTOR in connection with work being perFormed under this Agreement. 20. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The parties understand that the time for perFormance of each obligation has been the subject of negotiation by the parties. 21. Authoritv. The parties represent for themselves that (a) such party is duly organized and validly existing, (b) the person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of such party is/are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of such party, (c) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, and (d) the execution of this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which such party is bound. 22. Conflict of Interest. The parties hereto hereby covenant that during the term of this Agreement they will not employ any person to administer any portion of this Agreement that has an interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this Agreement. Agreement 13of15 Contract No C 33750 23. Supercede and Replace. This Agreement supercedes and replaces any and all agreements regarding the janitorial services at the City of Palm Desert Parkview Office Complex. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. CITY OF PALM DESERT CONTRACTOR By: By: Van Tanner, Mayor Signature Attest: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Title Approved as to form: Attest: Signature David J. Erwin, City Attorney Title Agreement 14 of 15 Contract No C 33750 Address: 73-710 Fred Waring Drive Exhibit "A" (Two Story Building) Suite Approximate No. Square footage Use 105 540 Conference Room 108 758 State Tenant 115 1,100 Conference Room 116 500 State Tenant 119 1,380 Conference Room 200A 1,104 State Tenant 203 700 State Tenant 205 480 State Tenant 208 1,104 State Tenant 211 937 State Tenant 222 3,304 Riverside County Supervisor This Buildin� has two men's and two ladies restrooms Address: 73-720 Fred Waring Drive (Single Story Building) Suite Approximate No. Square footage Use 100 15,233 State Tenant 102 4,396 State Tenant This Buildin� has one men's and one ladies restrooms Agreement 15 of 15