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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAvery & Associates - 2002-07-15PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY° OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND AVERY & ASW..TATEq FOR. PROFESSIONAL RECRUI M S`r. VICES Table of Contents 1 Scope of Services......................................................................................................1 2 City Staff Assistance .................. :................ ............................................................. 2 3 Tenn; Time of Performance ...................... ................................................. I .............. 2 4 Compensation::...:..............................:................................2 5 Extra Work................................................:.............. 6 Method of Payment.......................:......:...................................................................3 7 Disposition of Plans, Estimates and Other Documents...........................................3 8 Hold Harmless..........................................................................................................3 9 Professional Liability Insurance..............................................................................4 10 Certificate of Insurance ........................... :........................... :..................................... 5 11 Independent Contractor............................................................................................6 12 Termination of Agreement..........:......:..::.........:...................::.................................. 6 13 Assignment and Delegation......................................................................................6 14 Copyrights/Patents .......... :..... ............................ ............................:........................... -7 15 City Employees and Officials.... .................. . ............ .. .7 - 16 Notices..... ...........:..:...........:.................:... :7 ... ..... .. . 17 Consent..............................................................: 18 Modification.....................................:.......:.....:...:::................:.................................. 8 .... 19 Section Headings.................................................................................................8 20 Interpretation of this Agreement..........................................................................:....8` 21 Duplicate Original.................................................................:..................................9 22 Immigration .......................... 23 Legal Services Subcontracting Prohibited..........................:.....................................9 24 Attomey's Fees...........................................................................................................10 25 Survival....................................................... ..............10 26 Governing Law.........................................................................................................10 27 Entirety ............................................................... ..10 i ti • C 4, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN „ THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND AVERY & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL : RFUMT?�M ` SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this i5th day of JAY 2002 , by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY, and AVERY & ASSOCAATES a PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION hereinafter referred to as ".CONSULTANT." WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to RECRUIT A DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ;and Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, .the provisions of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to.procurement of - professional service contracts have been complied with; and CONSULTANT has been selected to perform these services, NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:. 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES t CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit ."A" which isattached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These. services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT. CONSULTANT hereby designates WIMIAM AVERY who shall represent it and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement. `i agreelfonns/profservl0/15/01 I i s 2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE CITY shall assign a staff coordinator. to work directly with CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. 3. TERM, TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence,of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence as soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement by CITY (th "Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall expire on ;,- 2002 unless sooner terminated as provided herein.. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be 0c 'o Psi— 31 IL completed no later than 20 from the Commencement Date of this Agreement. These times maybe extended with the written permission of CITY. The time - for performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown' in Exhibit "A.". This schedule maybe amended to. benefit the PROJEC-T-.:if mutually ---agreed : to in writing by CITY and CONSULTANT. 4. COMPENSATION In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in t Exhibit "B," a fee, including all costs and expenses, not to exceed _ 'IWrMY-ONE THOUSAND NEE 1•ULNMRED Dollars ($ 21,900 ). 5. EXTRA WORK In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A" or changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such work - only after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional agree/fmms/profservl0/15/01 2 - compensation for such extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained: 6. METHOD OF PAYMENT CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to :the terms of Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement. 7. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS CONSULTANT agrees that title to. all materials prepared hereunder, including, without limitation, all original, drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, computer code, language, data or programs, maps, memoranda, letters- and other documents, shall belong to: CITY, and CONSULTANT shall turn these materials over to CITY upon expiration or teinunation of this Agreement or- upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur.first.: These materials maybe used -by =CITY:= as it sees fit. S. HOLD HARMLESS CONSULTANT hereby agrees to. protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless .CITY, . its officers, elected or appointed officials employees, agents.- and M volunteers from and against any. and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, judgments;. demands and defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liabilityof any kind or nature) . arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANTs (or CONSULTANTS subcontractors, if any) negligent performance of this Agreement,or its failure ° to comply with any of its : obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT,:. its. officers;. agents _ or employees except such loss or, damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. CITY i agredfonns/profserv10/15/01 3 shall be reimbursed by CONSULTANT for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation. CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel. This indemnity shall apply to, all claims and liability regardless. of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT. 9. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY a professional liability insurance policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide coverage for CONSULTANT's professional liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in 'the aggregate. The above - mentioned insurance shall -not contain a self -insured retention, -"deductible" or, any similar form of limitation on the required coverage except with the express written consent of CITY. A claims -made policy shall be acceptable if the policy further provides that: A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the initiation of the scope of -work (including subsequent policies purchased as .e renewals or replacements). B. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of circumstances or incidents . that might give rise to future claims. CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during the required extended period of coverage following PROJECT completion.: If insurance is terminated for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to purchase , an extended reporting t ag=c1fmms/profs=v10/15/01 4 provision.- of at least two (2) years to..report claims arising from work performed in connection with this Agreement. 10. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. Prior to commencing performance .of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall. fumish.to CITY a.. certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney. evidencing the foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall: A. provide the name and, policy. number of each carrier and policy; B. shall state that the.policy is currently in force; and C. shall promise that such policy shall not be suspended, voided or canceled by either .party, reduced in coverage or in .limits except after thirty (30) days'. -.prior written notice; however,_ten (10) days' prior written notice in the, event of cancellationfor nonpayment of ...premium. CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY. The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate from CONSULTANT's defense, hold harmless and indemnification obligations as set forth in this Agreement. CITY or its .representative shall at all. times have the right to. . demand the. original .or a copy of the policy ,of insurance.. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner, the premiums on the insurance hereinabove required. 1 agreelfoims/profsery 10/15/01 5 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee : of. CITY. CONSULTANT shall secure at its own cost and expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of all taxes, social security, state disability insurance compensation, unemployment compensation .and other payroll deductions for CONSULTANT and its officers, agents and employees and all business licenses, if any, in connection with the PROJECT and/or the services to be performed hereunder. 12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike mariner. CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without cause, and whether or not the PROJECT is fully complete.. Any. termination -of this Agreement by CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as provided herein. In the event of termination, .all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits, report, and evidence shall, at the option of CITY, become its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT. t 13. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION This Agreement is a personal service contract and the work hereunder shall not be .assigned;: delegated or subcontracted by CONSULTANT_ to any .other person or. entity without the prior express written consent of CITY. If an assignment, delegation or subcontract is approved, all approved assignees, delegates and subconsultants must satisfy the insurance requirements as set forth in Sections 9 and 10 hereinabove. agree/forms/profservlo/15/01 6 14. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material produced as a result of this Agreement 15. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California Government Code. 16. NOTICES Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY as -the situation shall warrant, or by enclosing the same;in envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the United .States -Postal Service, to }. the addresses specified below. CITY and CONSULTANT may designate different addresses .to which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications. will be.sent by notifying the other party via personal delivery, a reputable overnight carrier or U. S. certified mail -return receipt requested: TO .CITY: City of Huntington. Beach ATTN: CLAY MARTIN 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 agro Abets/profsay. 10/15/O1 y 17. CONSENT When. CTTY's consentlapproval is required under this Agreement, its consent/approval for one`transaction:or-event shall not be deemed .to.be-a consent/approval to any subsequent occurrence of the same or any,other transaction or event. 18. MODIFICATION No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by both parties: 19. SECTION HEADINGS The titles, captions, section, paragraph and subject headings, and descriptive phrases at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are included solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of matters included. or excluded from such provisions, and do not interpret define; limit or describe, or construe the intent of the parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. 20. INTERPRETATION -OF THIS AGREEMENT - The language of all parts of this Agreement -shall in all cases be construed t as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable void, illegal or invalid,. such holding shall not invalidate or affect 'the remaining 'covenants and=provisions of this Agreement: - No covenant or provision. shall be. deemed dependent upon any- other unless so expressly provided- here. As used in -this Agreement, the masculine or neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or requires. agree/fosms/profservl0/15/01 8 Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the: commission of any act . contrary to law, and wherever.there.is any conflict. between any provision contained herein. and: any present: or future statute, law,. ordinance.or regulation contrary to which the parties. . have no right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this Agreement which is hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law. 21. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared and signed in counterparts. as duplicate originals, each of which so: executed shall, irrespective of the date. of its. execution and, delivery.,: be. deemed an original.. Each duplicate original shall be deemed an. original. .instrument as against.any party who has signed it. - 22. 41VINUGRATION CONSULTANT shall be responsible for: :full compliance. with the immigration and naturalization laws'of-the United States and shall; in particular, comply with the provisions of the United.States Code regarding employment verification. t 23: LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is. not liable for payment of any subcontractor work involving legal services, and: that -.such ,legal services are expressly outside the scope of services contemplated hereunder....CONSULTANT -understands that . pursuant to Huntington Beach City: Charter Section 309,.the City Attorney is. the exclusive legal .counsel. for CITY; and CITY shall not be: liable for payment of :any legal services expenses incurred by CONSULTANT: agredf&ms/profsery 10/15/01 9 . . • 24, ATTORNEY'S FEES Except as expressly set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement; in the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or `enforce the. terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, ,each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attomey's fees from the non -prevailing party. 25, SURVIVAL Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which .by their sense and context survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement shall so survive. 26, GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed and construed in' accordance with ,the laws of the State of California _. IT ENTIRETY The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into. this Agreement freely and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and _ that -each has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made by that party or anyone acting on that parry's behalf, which are not embodied in this Agreement, and that that party has not executed this Agreement in reliance on any representation, inducement, promise, agreement, warranty, fact or circumstance not expressly set forth . in this Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain. the entire agreement between the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supercede all prior agree/forms/profsav10/15101. 10 understandings and agreements whether oral or in writing between the.parties respecting the subject matter hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized offices the day,month and year first above written. CONSULTANT,. CITY OF HUNT INGTON BEACH, AVEtY &ASSOCIATES a municipal co oration of the State of California Director of ' s atz Services By. ursuant To HBMC §3.03.100) PAt L- K1Ru2k . print name - ITS: (circle oneChairmai esident _ APPROVED. AS TO FORM r City Attorney B- y 0 W( L4-1 e.tit. _ 4 REVIEWED AND APPROVED: print name.—.� ITS: (circle one) Secretary/Chief Financial Officer/ sst. secretary -Treasurer City Administrator 4 . (only for contracts over $50, 000.00) agree/forms/profservl0/15/01 11 f r EXHIBIT "A" A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed) AVERY & ASSOCAITES will play the lead role in recruiting the City of Huntington Beach's new Director fo. Information Systems. B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Organization and Position Analysis. — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will interview appropriate individuals to determine view of the position and expectations regarding desirable training, experience and personal characteristics of candidates. Once findings are summarized a Recruitment Profile with desired qualifications and characteristics will be submitted for City approval. 2. Recruitment — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will actively seek. out individuals which fit the recruitment profile regardless of race, religion, creed, age, color, martial status, sex, sexual preference, disabilities, medical condition, veteran status or: national origin. 3. Preliminary Screening — AVERY. & ASSOCIATES will review, acknowledge and. evaluate all -resumes received. Preliminary screening _,_will be ..based upon the criteria contained in the recruitment .profile. Telephone screening will be conducted, on the most promising candidates..: 4. Progress Reporting — upon completion of preliminary screening. AVERY & ASSOCIATES will assemble and submit a progress report of the leading candidates to the City.. This report will include summary resumes, supplemental information, and the original resumes of the candidates believed to be best qualified for -the position. 5. Candidate Evaluation — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will interview those candidates whose qualifications most. closely . match. the . criteria established by the City. AVERY & ASSOCIATES will verify degrees and certifications. AVERY. & ASSOCIATES will make. -telephone reference checks. 6. Final Reporting/Client Interviews - AVERY & ASSOCIATES will schedule final candidates for interview with the City and will send candidate packets of information. AVERY & ASSOCIATES will conduct a "briefing" . preceding the interview and- "debriefing" sessions immediately following the interview of each candidate. C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Inform AVERY & ASSOCIATES of relevant matters to the search that will be kept confidential. t jmp/contram group/exA/7/23/02 EXHIBIT.."A 0 19 2. Supply _AVERY & ASSOCIATES with names of people previous interviewed/considered for the position. 3.. Forward copies of resumes the City receives 4. Provide feedback to. AVERY & ASSOCIATES regarding the .information and recommendations provided. 5. Promptly decide upon and follow up in scheduling interviews with most promising candidates. 6. Assist in -providing information to candidates that will.enable them to make their career decisions. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE: 1st week — Meet with -the appropriate . individuals to gather background information 2nd to 4th week— Develop and obtain, approval for the - Recruitment 'Profile. Develop a list of potential. candidates to target. Prepare and place advertisements. 5th to 8th week — Active Recruitment — solicit,. receive and acknowledge resumes 9th week - Evaluate resumes and gather... supplemental information 10th week - Submit progress report and meet with _City to review leading candidates 11th to 12th week= Verify degrees and certifications, conduct preliminary reference and interview the best=qual ied candidates 13th week — Submit final report and .initiate interview, process--:. Following Interviews — - : Finalize references, conduct record checks, and assist with negotiations y Z jmp/contracts group/exA/7/2.3/02 EXHIBIT "B" Payment Schedule` AVERY & ASSOCIATES will submit two payments not to exceed $14,900 for recruitment services. Each payment will include an itemized expense report not to exceed $7,000 over the term of the contract. I : Charges for time during travel are normally not reimbursable and will only be paid if such time is actually used in performing services for CITY or as otherwise arranged with CITY. 2. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to progress payments toward the fixed fee set forth herein in accordance with the following progress and payment schedules. 3. Delivery of work product: A copy of every memorandum, letter, report, calculation and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT shall be submitted to CITY to demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. 4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each progress payment due. Such invoice shall: 1) Reference this Agreement; j 2) Describe the services performed; 3) Show the total amount of the payment due; 4) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and 5) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work completed. Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this Agreement, CITY khall approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. - Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non -approval and the schedule of performance set.forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT. is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated. as provided herein. 5. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in writing by CITY shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for " such time. Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement. imp/conawm group/exB-1/627/02 I EXHIBIT B. Alternative #1 1.. Requested by:. William McReynolds 2. Date: July 23, 2002 3. Name of consultant: Avery & Associates. 4. Description of work to be performed: Executive Search - IS Director 5. Amount of the contract: $22,000.00 6. Are sufficient funds available to fund this contract?' ® Yes, ❑ No 7. Company number and object code where funds are. budgeted: 10040101.69395 8. Is this contract generally described on the list of professional service contracts ,approved by the City Council'? ❑ Yes, ® No 9. Is this contract within $25,000:or. 25% (whichever is less) of the amount stated on. the list of professional service contracts approved by -the City Council?' ® Yes, ❑ No 10. Were. (at least) informal written proposals requested of three consultants? ® Yes, ❑ No 11.. Attach list of consultants from whom proposals were requested (including a contact telephone number): �� Assoc;I, L-(gl(.)7v..-.gOJO 12. Attach proposed scope of work. vIA)OMUS - (Sod) zq► -q210 13. Attach proposed payment schedule. 'RIMARD A KIADRIL, Manager Purchasing/Central Services ' If the answer to any these questions is "No," the contract will require approval from the City Council. Documentl 7/23/2002 11:16 AM l EXHIBIT "B►► Payment Schedule AVERY &. ASSOCIATES will submit two payments not to exceed $14,900 for recruitment services. Each payment will include an itemized expense report not to exceed $7,000 over the term of the contract. l . Charges for time during travel are normally not reimbursable and will only be paid if such time is actually used in performing services for CITY or as -otherwise arranged with CITY. 2. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to progress payments toward the fixed fee set forth herein in accordance with the following progress and payment schedules. 3. Delivery of work product: A copy of every memorandum, letter, report, calculation and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT shall be submitted to CITY to demonstrate progress toward completion 'of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. 4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each progress- payment due. Such invoice shall:. . 1) Reference this Agreement; - 2) Describe the services performed; 3) Show the total amount of the payment due; 4) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's fine that the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and 5) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work completed. Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of :tasks in accordance with this Agreement, CITY shall approve the invoice,. in which event payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be' unreasonably withheld. If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non -approval and the schedule of performance set forth in' -Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided herein. 5. Any billings •for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in writing by- CITY shall be . invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice. shall contain all of the information required above, and.in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any j dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart.from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement. jmpkontmm group/exB-1/7M102 1 EXHIBIT B Alternative #1 0. C. Mnh6N) art yrv, as "- �1 . M OtfjN0�)5, pAM-kI/ Council/Agency Meeting Held:^cn- Deferred/Continued to: A proved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied y Cler s Signature Council Meeting Dater JULY 15,.2002 Department ID Number: AS 02-019 C c CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH =, REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION = -_ J � _ SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, CITY ADMINISTRATORa//V PREPARED BY: CD CLAY MARTIN, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUBJECT: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachments) Statement of Issue: Should the City Council approve a professional recruitment services contract to fill the position of Director of Information Systems approved in the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 budget? Funding Source: Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 budget in account number 10040101.69395 Non -Departmental, Recruitment Professional Services. The total cost for Executive Recruitment Professional Services Contract is.$22,000. Recommended Action: Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to enter into a professional services contract with Avery & Associates for executive recruitment services for the position of Director of Information Systems. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the executive recruitment professional services agreement and direct staff accordingly. IAUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTIG MEETING DATE: JULY 15, 2002 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: AS 02-019 Analysis: As part of the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 budget the City Council approved the position of Director of Information Systems. At this time the City.is prepared to move forward with the recruitment. Proposals were received from a total of four firms for the recruitment of Director of Information Systems. Based upon a review of the proposals, Administrative Services is recommending the selection of Avery & Associates. Avery & Associates is well known in the -field of executive recruitment in the public sector, is well respected, and has extensive experience in Director of Information Systems recruitments. Among Avery & Associates recently completed Information Systems searches are: Chief Information Officer for the City of- Modesto; Directors of Information Technology for the Counties of Monterey and Sonoma; and Management Information Systems Managers for the cities of Santa Cruz and West .Hollywood. The Administrative Services Department completed a reference check with the City of Modesto, which was pleased with the service received from Avery & Associates. The Administrative Services , Department is recommending approval of the Avery & Associates contract at this time in an amount not to exceed $22,000. It is anticipated- that a final selection will be recommended to the City Council in the early Fall. Attachment(s): RCA Author: William McReynolds H:\RCA's\IT Director.doc -2- 7/8/2002 1:27 PM • • ATTACHMENT #1 0 EXHIBIT "A" 0 A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed) AVERY & ASSOCAITES will play the lead role in recruiting the City of Huntington Beach's new Director fo Information Systems. B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Organization and Position Analysis — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will interview appropriate individuals to determine view of the position and expectations regarding desirable training, experience and personal characteristics of candidates. Once findings are summarized a Recruitment Profile with desired qualifications and characteristics will be submitted for City approval. 2. Recruitment — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will actively seek out individuals which fit the recruitment profile regardless of race, religion, creed, age, color, martial status, sex, sexual preference, disabilities, medical condition, veteran status or national origin. 3. Preliminary Screening — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will review, acknowledge and evaluate all resumes received. Preliminary screening will be based upon the criteria contained in the recruitment profile. Telephone screening will be conducted on the most promising candidates. 4. Progress Reporting — upon completion of preliminary screening AVERY & ASSOCIATES will assemble and submit a progress report of the leading candidates to the City. This report will include summary resumes, supplemental information, and the original resumes of the candidates believed to be best qualified for the position. 5. Candidate Evaluation — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will interview those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the criteria established by the City. AVERY & ASSOCIATES will verify degrees and certifications. AVERY & ASSOCIATES will make telephone reference checks. 6. Final Reporting/Client Interviews — AVERY & ASSOCIATES will schedule final candidates for interview with the City and will send candidate packets of information. AVERY & ASSOCIATES will conduct a "briefing" preceding the interview and "debriefing" sessions immediately following the interview of each candidate. C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Inform AVERY & ASSOCIATES of relevant matters to the search that will be kept confidential. jmp/contracts group/exA/7/8/02 0 EXHIBIT "A" 0 2. Supply AVERY & ASSOCIATES with names of people previous interviewed/considered for the position. 3. Forward copies of resumes the City receives 4. Provide feedback to AVERY & ASSOCIATES regarding the information and recommendations provided. 5. Promptly decide upon and follow up in scheduling interviews with most promising candidates. 6. Assist in providing information to candidates that will enable them to make their career decisions. D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT-SCHEDULE: 1 st week — Meet with the appropriate individuals to gather background information 2nd to 4th week — Develop and obtain approval for the Recruitment Profile. Develop a list of potential candidates to target. Prepare and place advertisements. 5th to 8th week — Active Recruitment — solicit, receive and acknowledge resumes 9th week — Evaluate resumes and gather supplemental information 10th week — Submit progress report and meet with City to review leading candidates 11th to 12th week— Verify degrees and certifications, conduct preliminary reference and interview the best -qualified candidates 13th week — Submit final report and initiate interview process Following Interviews — Finalize references, conduct record checks, and assist with negotiations jmp/contracts group/exA/7/8/02 RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUBJECT: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 15, 2002 RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Not Applicable Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) (Signed in full by the City Attorney) Attached Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. (Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Not Applicable Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $5,000) Not Applicable Bonds (If applicable) Not Applicable Staff Report (If applicable) Not Applicable Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Not Applicable Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS REVIEWED RET)JJRNED FORWARDED Administrative Staff ( ) ( ) Assistant City Administrator (Initial) (Ll( ) City Administrator (Initial) City Clerk ( ) EXPLANATION FOR RETURN OF ITEM: 1 RCA Author: William McReynolds RtUEST FOR COUNCIL ACT* MEETING DATE: JULY 15, 2002 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: AS 02-019 Analysis: As part of the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 budget the City Council approved the position of Director of Information Systems. At this time the City is prepared to move forward with the recruitment. Proposals were received from a total of four firms for the recruitment of Director of Information Systems. Based upon a review of the proposals, Administrative Services is recommending the selection of Avery & Associates. Avery & Associates is well known in the field of executive recruitment in the public sector, is well respected, and has extensive experience in Director of Information Systems recruitments. Among Avery & Associates recently completed Information Systems searches are: Chief Information Officer for the City of Modesto; Directors of Information Technology for the Counties of Monterey and Sonoma; and Management Information Systems Managers for the cities of Santa Cruz and West Hollywood. The Administrative Services Department completed a reference check with the City of Modesto, which was pleased with the service received from Avery & Associates. The Administrative Services Department is recommending approval of the Avery & Associates contract at this time in an amount not to exceed $22,000. It is anticipated that a • final selection will be recommended to the City Council in the early Fall. Attachment(s): • RCA Author: William McReynolds HARCA's\IT Director.doc -2- 7/8/2002 1:27 PM