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2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach,CA
City of Huntington Beach 92648
File #: 22-230 MEETING DATE: 4/5/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Celeste Coggins, Administrative Analyst
Subject:
Approve and authorize execution of 3-year Professional Services Contracts in the amount of
$850,000 for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services with Psomas, Michael Baker
International, Environmental Science Associates, and LSA Associates
Statement of Issue:
The Community Development Department requires on-call environmental consulting services for as-
needed support in preparing documents for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Financial Impact:
An appropriation to the General Fund will be required when projects requiring CEQA review are
confirmed through a task order. Each project will require a matching reimbursement agreement with
a project applicant to fund the project at no cost to the City.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute $850,000 "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Psomas, for On-Call Environmental (CEQA)
Services;" and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute $850,000 "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc., for On-Call
Environmental (CEQA) Services:" and,
C) Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute $850,000 "Professional Services
ontract etween the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Science Associates, for On-Cad
Environmental (CEQA) Services:" and,
,fYr� D) Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute $850,000 "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and LSA Associates, for On-Call Environmental
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(CEQA) Services."
Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize the contracts, and direct staff accordingly. Staff will not be able to utilize consultant
services for these documents and direct staff to facilitate a different process for document preparation
under CEQA.
Analysis:
On November 18, 2021, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications for On-Call Environmental
(CEQA) Consulting Services. Proposals were requested and submitted in compliance with Chapter
3.03 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. Twenty-one proposals were received for
Environmental (CEQA) Consulting Services. In accordance with qualifications-based selected
procurement, per the Federal "Brooks Act", State SB 419, and the City of Huntington Beach
Municipal Code Section 3.03 "Professional Services", the Community Development Department
established a review board. Proposals were then evaluated and ranked by the review board. The
top four firms were selected according to overall ranking.
CEQA review is required for all projects proposed by private applicants. For many planning
applications, a project would be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines.
However, some projects require preparation of an environmental document such as a negative
declaration or environmental impact report to comply with CEQA. These documents require
technical studies on specific topics such as geology, hydrology, noise and air quality that require
expert analysis from qualified professionals in their respective fields of study. Therefore, the
Community Development Department contracts with professional consultants to assist with the
preparation of CEQA documents.
Preparation of a CEQA document typically adds significant time to the overall processing of a project.
When an applicant submits a project, it takes approximately two months to begin CEQA document
preparation to obtain proposals and execute a contract with a consultant. This can add two months
to an already lengthy process. The four contracts recommended for approval are for on-call
environmental (CEQA) services. By utilizing these services, the Community Development
Department will be able to streamline the CEQA process for applicants and eliminate approximately
two months of processing time from a project. The selected consultant will complete assignments as
directed by staff through a proposal and confirmed by a task order. Each proposal will be prepared
according to the CEQA needs for a specific project. Each task order issued will be matched with a
reimbursement agreement with a project applicant that covers all expenses for the preparation of the
CEQA document by the assigned consultant. The financial impact of these activities is net neutral
due to the required reimbursement agreement with the project applicant.
Preparation of a CEQA document can vary significantly. The cost to prepare a CEQA document can
range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on the type and scope of project submitted. Therefore
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these consultants were selected to meet the projected workload over the next three years with a
contract limit of $850,000 each. The proposed contract amounts are a not-to-exceed amount for a
three-year term with no guarantee of work.
Environmental Status:
Approval of professional services agreements, such as the subject professional service contracts and
any reimbursement agreements, would not result in a potentially significantly physical impact on the
environment. Furthermore, the requested actions do not constitute a "project" pursuant to section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and no CEQA review is required.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Psomas for On-Call
Environmental (CEQA) Services.
2. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker
International, Inc., for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services.
3. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental
Science Associates, for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services.
4. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and LSA Associates,
Inc., for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services.
5. Professional Services Award Analysis
6. .Request for Qualifications
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OP HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIA"rES
FOR
ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL (CEQA) SERVICES
THIS AGIZ17EMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of
Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of' the State of California. hereinafter referred to as
"CITY." and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, a California Corporation hereinafter
referred to as "CON SUL,TANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to On-Call Environmental
(CEQA) Services; 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:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Esbibit "A," which is
attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall
sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Terri Avila who shall represent it and be its sole
contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement.
2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE,
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement.
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3. TERM, TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to
commence on 201ZZ (the "Commencement Date"). This Agreement
shall automatically terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless extended or
sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no
later than three (3) years from the Commencement Date. The time for performance of the tasks
identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in Exhibit "A." This schedule may be
amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually agreed to in writing by CITY and CONSULTANT.
In the event the Commencement Date precedes the Effective Date, CONSULTANT
shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein.
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 Exhibit "B," which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement, a fee, including all costs and
expenses, not to exceed Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000).
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 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."
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7. DISPOSITION OP 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
termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These
materials rnav be used by CITY as it sees fit.
8. HOLD HARMLESS
A. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect. defend, indemnify and hold
harmless CITY, its officers. elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and 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 liability of any kind or
nature) arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT'S (or CONSULTANT's subcontractors.
if any) negligent (or alleged 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. 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 anv insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits
do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
B. 'I'o the extent that CONSULTANT performs "Design Professional Services" within
the meaning of' Civil Code Section 2782.8. then the following Hold Harmless provision applies in
place of'subsection A above:
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"CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend. indemnif\ and hold harmless
CITY and its officers, elected or appointed of icials, employees; agents and volunteers, from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, demands and defense costs (including,
without limitation, costs and fees of' litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) to
the extent that the claims against CONSULTANT arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence.
recklessness. or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged
to CONSULTANT exceed CONS UL,TANr's proportionate percentage of fault. however,
notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more other defendants to the claims
and/or litigation is unable to pay its share of' defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the
business, CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with CITY and other defendants regarding unpaid
defense costs. The duty to indemnify, including the duty and the cost to defend, is limited as
provided in California Civil Code Section 2782.8.
C. Regardless of' whether subparagraph A or B applies. CITY shall be reimbursed by
CONSULTANT for all costs and attorney's FCCS incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation.
This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies
are applicable. "rhe policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be
provided by CONSULTANT.
9. PROFESSIONAL LIABII.JTY 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 1br
CONSUL rANT's professional liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the agareeatc. The above-mentioned insurance shall not
contain a self-insured retention without the express written consent oFCITY; however an insurance
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police "deductible" of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less is permitted. 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 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 PROJELCT completion. If insurance is terminated
for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to purchase an extended reporting provision of at least two
(2) years to report claims arising from work performed in connection with this Agreement.
If CONSULTANT fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by
this section or fails or refuses to furnish the CITY with required proof that insurance has been
procured and is in force and paid for, the CITY shall have the right. at the CITY's election, to
forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect ConsUltant's right to be paid
for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. CONSULTANT waives the
right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the CITY for any work performed prior to
approval of-insurance by the CITY.
10. CERTIFICATE Of- INSURANCE
Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder. CONSULTANT shall
furnish 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:
13. state that the policy is currently in force: and
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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 cancellation for nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the
work under this Agreement is filly completed and accepted by CITY.
'File requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate
from CONSUL.TANT'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.
11. INDE13ENDENT 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, Wally, in connection with the PROJECI and/or the services to be performed hereunder.
12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner.
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
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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.
13. ASSIGNNIENf 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 hercinabove.
14. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS
CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work. item or material
produced as a result ol'this Agreement.
15. CITY E\4PL.OYEES 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 CONS ULT.ANT's agent (as designated in Section I hereinabove) or to CITY as
the situation shall warrant, or by enclosing the same in a scaled 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:
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TO C1TY: TO CONSULTANT:
Cite of I-funtington Beach Environmental Science Associates
AT TN: Director of Community ATTN: Terri Avila
Development 626 Wilshire Blvd.. Suite 1100
2000 Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90017
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
17. CONSENT
When CITY's consent/approvat is required under this Agreement, its
consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to amp
subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event.
18. \10DIPICATION
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 as a
whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If am
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
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neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the
contest so indicates or requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the
commission of any act contrary to laNv, 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 lavv.
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. IMMIGRATION
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.
21 LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED
CONSULTANT and CITY auree 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.
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24. ATTORNEY'S FEES
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 attorneys fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's
Fees from the nonprevailing partm.
25. SURVIVAL
"berms 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 govemed and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
27. SIGNATORIES
Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbclow has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement,
and shall indemnify CITY fully for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
28. 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 part•'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
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Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the
parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and
agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof.
29. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council.
This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their authorized officers.
CONSULTANT,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
ASSOCIATES municipal corporation of the State of
California
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ITS: (circle one)Chairman/Presiden ice President
City Clerk
AND
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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ITS: fnrrle one)Secrets ief Financial Offic Asst.
Secretary•Treasurer
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
City Manager
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City Attorney Up
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COUNTERPART
Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the
parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and
agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof.
29. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council.
This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their authorized officers.
CONSULTANT,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
ASSOCIATES municipal corporation of the State of
Cal' is
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ITS: (circle one)Chairman/PresidentNice President
City Clerk W/4
AND
INITIATED AN PR D:
By: 1MV
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ITS: (circle one)Secretary/Chief Financial Officer/Asst.
Secretary-Treasurer
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City Manager
APPROVE FORM:
City Attorney
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COUNTERPART
E%F11111T "A"
A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed)
CONSULTANT shall provide consulting services on an "as-needed" basis for projects to be
determined during the term of the agreement. During the term of the agreement, CITY shall
issue task orders based upon scope of services, work schedule, and fee proposal submitted to
City for its review and approval.
E. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Consultant may be asked to provide any number of services pertaining to the City's
implementation of CEQA, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Conduct preliminary review of projects for CEQA purposes
• Prepare CEQA documents for the City, including, but not limited to:
o Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
o Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
o Environmental Impact Reports
o Notices of intent/Preparation/Determination/Exemption
• Prepare technical studies (e.g. — Traffic, Air Quality. Noise. Cultural Resources.
Biological Resources, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
• Provide peer review of CEQA documents prepared by project applicants
• Review CEQrVNEPA documents from neighboring jurisdictions/agencies
• Required consultations (i.e. NAFIC)
• Conduct seeping meetings
• Attend public meetings and hearings
C. CITY'S DU"I'IES AND RESPONSIBluTIES:
1. Furnish scope of work request for each project
2. Prepare associated reimbursement agreements and collect developer payments in a
timely manner in conjunction with projects assigned.
D. WORK PROGRAf\,I/PROJECT SCHEDULE:
A project schedule will be developed for each project assigned by City.
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Exhibit B
EXHIBIT "B"
Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment)
A. 1-louriv Rate
CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the I'ollowing hourly rate and cost
schedule:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FEE PROPOSAL.
B. Travel. Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable
C. Billing
I. All billing shall be done monthly in fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to an
appropriate breakdown of the time that was taken to perform that work and who
performed it.
2. Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a glance,
the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project.
3. A copy of memoranda. letters, reports, calculations and other documentation prepared
by CONSULTANT may be required to 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 monthly payment due.
Such invoice shall:
A) Reference this Agreement;
B) Describe the services performed;
C) Show the total amount of the payment due;
D) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANI's firm that
the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, and
13) I-or 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.
Exhibit B
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 it'
CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs incurred is accurate.
Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Am, 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.
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Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B
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Appendix E - Fee Schedule
Table E-1: ESA Fee Schedule (Hourly Rates by Labor Category)
Labor
Project Technicians S90 $110 S130
Associate $115 $135 $145
Senior Associate S160 S170 $185
Managing Associate $190 S205 $220
Director S225 S245 S260
Senior Director $275 $300 $325
Table E-2: ESA 2021 Fee Schedule by Staff Member
LaborStaff Name
Terri Avila (Contract Manager/Project Director) Senior Director III $325
Ruta Thomas (Strategic Advisor) Senior Director III 5325
Manaqement Team
Michael Houlihan, AICP Director III $260
Mike Harden Director III S260
Brian Allee Managing Associate II $205
Jacqueline De La Rocha Managing Associate 1 S190
Luci Hise-Fisher. AICP Director III $260
Alan Sako, LEED AP BD+C Director 11 S245
Scott Holbrook Managing Associate III $220
Monica Strauss, RPA Senior Director II S300
Michael Burns.. CHG, CEG, PG, OSD Director II S245
Tony Chung, PhD Director III S260
Shadde Rosenblum Managing Associate III S220
Jeff Caton, PE. LEEP AP Director III $260
Nick Garrity, PE Director III $260
Mike Leech Senior Director II S300
Support am(presented in alphabetical
Olivia Chan Managing Associate 11 $205
Kimberly Comacho Managing Associate 11 $205
Sara Dietler Managing Associate II $205
Candace Ehringer Director 11 $245
Patricia Fonseca Flores Director III $260
Kyle Garcia, RPA Director 11 $245
Elbert Hsiung Senior Associate 1 $160
Margarita Jerabek-Bray. PhD Director III S260
May Lau Director II $245
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environmental science associates
Appendix E-Fee Schedule
Table E-2: ESA 2021 Fee Schedule by Staff Member
CategoryStaff Name Labor
Madie Long Managing Associate 1 $190
SmpR2q-Team (continued)
Anna Millar Associate II $135
Jason Nielsen Managing Associate II $205
Sylvia Palomera Associate II $135
Russell Shapiro, PhD Managing Associate II $205
Lindsey Sheehan, PE Managing Associate II $205
James Songco Project Technician III $130
Maile Tanaka Managing Associate II $205
Table E-3: Direct Expenses by Unit Cost
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Color-8.5 x 11 $0.40
Color-11 x 17 $0.70
B&W-Plotter(Toner-ECO Quality) $0.40/sf
B&W-Plotter(Toner-Presentation Quality) $1.00/sf
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Color-Plotter(Inkjet-Presentation Quality) $4.00/sf
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All Other Items(including bindings and covers) At cost plus 10%
Personnel Category Rates
Charges will be made at the Category hourly rates set forth below for time spent on project management,
consultation, or meetings related to the project, field work, report preparation and review, travel time, etc.
Time spent on projects in litigation, in depositions, and providing expert testimony will be charged at the
Category rate times 1.5.
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experience levels. These rate ranges allow our project managers to assemble the best project teams to
meet the unique project requirements and client expectations for each opportunity.
> From time to time, ESA retains outside professional and technical labor on a temporary basis to meet
peak workload demands. Such contract labor may be charged at regular Employee Category rates.
> ESA reserves the right to revise the Personnel Category Rates annually to reflect changes in its
operating costs.
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Environmental Science Associates
Attn: Terri Avila
626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Dear Ms. Avila:
Enclosed is a fully executed copy of the Professional Services Contract between the
City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Science Associates for On-Call
Environmental (CEQA) Services approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on
April 5, 2022.
Sincerely,
Robin Estanislau, CIVIC
City Clerk
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Sister Cities: Anjo, Japan ♦ Waitakere, New Zealand
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City's implementation
of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: Psomas
OVERALL RANKING: 1
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Managerial Specialist 2, Deputy Director 3. Principal Civil Engineer
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 208.90
Minimum"Qualifications Review_
Total
Weighted Maximum
Criteria Score Score
Proposal Clarity 27.80 30
Firm Qualifications 70 75
Staffing 70 75
Understanding & Methodology 41.10 45
Total 208:90 . `' 225'•
Psoma's= Summary of Review
• Psomas submitted a clear and comprehensive
proposal for the RFQual. This firm has an
understanding of the work required and a highly
qualified staff is present for future project requests.
In addition, this firm has current projects within
multiple City departments.
Psoma's— Pricing
• Low end: S80/hr _.._
• High end: 5275/1hr
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City's implementation
of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: LSA Associates, Inc.
OVERALL RANKING: 2
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Associate Planner 2. Principal Planner 3, Planning Manager
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 206.70
Minimum Qualifications Review.`
Total ----• -- - --
Weighted Maximum
Criteria Score Score
Proposal Clarity 27.60 30
Firm Qualifications 70 75
Staffing 69.50 75
Understanding & Methodology 39.60 45
Total 205.70. 225-
LSA"-Summary of ReviewT.
• LSA describes relevant and local coastal
experience. Their proposal included their the depth
of experience and technical staff. The proposal was
clearly written and demonstrated research of
Huntington Beach with reference to recent work
performed in the City.
LSA_Pricing"
• Low end: $50/hr -
• High end: $390/hr
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City's implementation
of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
OVERALL RANKING: 3 (tied)
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Associate Planner 2. Principal Planner 3. Planning Manager
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 205.70
Minimum Qualifications Review
Total
Weighted Maximum
Criteria Score Score
Proposal Clarity 28.8 30
Firm Qualifications 68.50 75
Staffing 67 75
Understanding & Methodology 41.40 45
Total 205.70 225.;-
ESA—Summary of Review
• ESA scored the highest on the clarity of their
proposal. Their staff has extensive experience with
numerous public and private developments. Their
proposal provided a good description of their
implementation and execution success.
ESA- Pricing
• Low end: $90/hr
• High end: $325/hr
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City's implementation
of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: Michael Baker International, Inc.
OVERALL RANKING: 3 (tied)
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Associate Planner 2. Principal Planner 3. Planning Manager
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 205.70
Minimum Qualifications Review
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Total
Weighted Maximum
Criteria Score Score
Proposal Clarity 27.60 30
Firm Qualifications 69.50 75
Staffing 69 75
Understanding 8 Methodology 39.60 45
Total 205.70 225,
Michael Baker'--Summary of Review .
• Michael Baker has good experience and shows
positive performance on many projects within the
City. The proposal presents their in house approach
as a desirable choice for the City with a highly
qualified and experienced staff to support future
projects.
Michael Baker=Pricing,
• Low end: S90/hr
• High end: S390/hr
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
ON-CALL EN-VIRONIIENTAL (CEQA)
CONSULTING SERVICES
COMMUNITY DEVELOP NIENT DEPARTi1IENT
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Released on November 18, 2021
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ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTLNG SERVICES
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department is seeking a statement of
qualifications (SOQ) from professional environmental consulting firms to provide on-call
environmental consulting services for Planning related development projects on an as-needed
basis. The City will be selecting firms with experience in preparation of environmental impact
reports, negative declarations, initial studies, technical studies, and environmental notices.
Interested consultants who can successfully demonstrate their ability to provide environmental
consulting services are invited to submit qualifications. Through this RFQ, the City will select a
pool of qualified consultants to establish a list of professional environmental consultants to
provide services for a three year period commencing upon the creation of the list.
Subsequent to the establishment of a qualified list, selected consultants may be asked to prepare
specific proposals for projects as they are submitted. If a proposal is selected, the consultant
would enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Huntington Beach to
provide CEQA services per an approved scope of work.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This request for qualifications will be governed by the following schedule:
Release of RFQ November I S, 2021
Qualification Statements are Due December li, 2021
Qualification Evaluation Completed January 14, 2022
Approval of List of Qualified Consultants January 2 1. 2022
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant may be asked to provide any number of services pertaining to the City's
implementation of CEQA, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Conduct preliminary review of projects for CEQA purposes
• Prepare CEQA documents for the City, including, but not limited to:
o Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/A4l4R.P
o Addendutns to Environmental Impact Reports
o Environmental Impact Reports
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o Notices of hitent/Preparation/Determination/Exemption
• Prepare technical studies (e.g. — Traffic, Air Quality, Noise, Cultural Resources,
Biological Resources, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
• Provide peer review of CEQA documents prepared by project applicants
• Review CEQA/NEPA documents from neighboring jurisdictions/agencies
• Required consultations (i.e. NAHC)
• Conduct scoping meetings
• Attend public meetings and hearings
4. PROPOSAL FORMAT GUMELItNES
Interested consultants are to provide the City of Huntington Beach with a thorough statement of
qualifications using the following guidelines:
Statement should contain no more than 20 typed pages using a 12-point font size, including
transmittal letter and resumes of key people, but excluding Index/Table of Contents, tables,
charts, and graphic exhibits. Each statement should adhere to the following order and content of
sections. Proposal should be straightforward, concise and provide `layman" explanations of
technical terns that are used. Emphasis should be concentrated on conforming to the RFQ
instructions, responding to the RFQ requirements, and on providing a complete and clear
description of qualifications. Statements of Qualifications, which appear unrealistic in the ternts
of technical commitments, lack of technical competence or are indicative of failure to
comprehend the complexity and risk of the City's Professional Services Agreement, may be
rejected. The following sections are to be included in the response:
A. Vendor Application Forn and Cover Letter
Complete Appendix A, "Request for Proposal-Vendor Application Form" and attach this
form to the cover letter. A cover letter, not to exceed three pages in length, should
summarize key elements of the statement. An individual authorized to bind the consultant
must sign the letter. The letter must stipulate that the consultant fees and hourly rates
will be valid for a period of at least ISO days. Indicate the address and telephone number
of the contractor's office located nearest to Huntington Beach, California and the office
from which the on-call services will be managed.
B. Background and Experience Section
The information in this section should inlcude a brief'statement of your understanding of
the City and the scope of services to be provided in addition to addressing the following
items:
1) Describe the firn's background, business expertise/experiences, specialties, and
capabilities to perform professional consultant services with the application of
CEQA related to development projects. This should include the preparation of
various environmental documents, the ability to review technical studies and
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knowledge of CEQA processes as it relates to typical development projects.
Please describe the firm's ability to prepare and review:
• Initial studies,
• Environmental exemptions,
• Negative Declarations,
• Mitigated Negative Declarations,
• Environmental Impact Reports,
• Associated technical studies, such as air quality, biology, noise,
traffictHAil,
cultural resources; greenhouse gas emissions, and energy.
• Environmental mitigation and implementation measures.
The statement should also demonstrate the firm's understanding of the key issues
related to environmental analysis and the firm's familiarity with the issues and
challenges associated with development in the City of Huntington Beach. Please
(cC21indicate how you ascertained this information.
2) Provide a description of the firm's local, state and/or regional experience in
preparing or reviewing environmental documents as described above.
3) Describe any characteristics of the firm that would be uniquely relevant in
evaluating the experience of the proposer's firm to handle various potential
environmental projects.
4) Briefly describe the legal challenges your firm's environmental documents have
been subject to and the success rate that the environmental documents prepared by
your firm have held up to legal challenges.
5) Provide a description of the methods, including controls by which your firm
manages projects of the type sought by this R1=Q, and any other project
management or implementation strategies or techniques that the respondent
intends to employ in carrying out the work.
6) Detailed description of efforts your firm will undertake to achieve client
satisfaction and to satisfy the requirements of the "Scope of Services" section.
C. Staffing
Provide a list of key individual(s) who would be assigned to work on projects for the City
of Huntington Beach and indicate the functions that each will perform. Include a resume
for each designated individual.
Include a brief description of any sub-consultants with whom the firm partners and a
description of the services those consultants provide (e.g. air quality, CrHG,
historic/cultural resource evaluation, etc.). Provide specific examples of projects
completed by the fine and sub-consultant as a team.
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Upon award of a contract. and during the contract period, if the firm chooses to assign
different personnel to a project, the Finn must submit their names and qualifications
including information listed above to the City for approval before they begin work.
D. Qualifications and References
The information requested in this section should describe the qualifications of the finn,
key staff and sub-contractors performing projects within the past five years that are
similar in size and scope to demonstrate competence to perform these services.
Information shall include:
1) Names of key staff that participated on named projects and their specific
responsibilities with respect to this scope of services.
2) A summary of the your firm's demonstrated capability, including length of time
that your firm has provided the services being requested in this Request for
Qualifications.
3) Provide at least five local references that received similar services from your firm.
The City of Huntington Beach reserves the right to contact any of the
organizations or individuals listed. Information provided shall include:
♦ Client Name
♦ Project Description
♦ Project start and end dates
♦ Client project manager name, telephone number, and e-mail address
E. Fee Schedule
Provide a complete time and materials fee schedule for all services provided by the
consultant, including hourly rates for all proposed staff'(HA3l. Please include all costs that
are typically billed separately as direct expenses (e.g. copy or document delivery fees).
Please include any information on subs typically used for specific services.
5. PROCESS FOR SUBIITTING STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
All SOQs must be submitted in PDF file format.
♦ Content of Statement of Qualifications
The Statement of Qualifications must be submitted using the format as indicated in the
proposal format guidelines.
♦ Preparation of Statement of Qualifications
Each Statement of Qualifications shall be prepared simply and economically; avoiding
the use of elaborate promotional material beyond those sufficient to provide a complete,
accurate and reliable presentation.
♦ Number of Statement of Qualifications
Submit one (I) PDF file format copy of your Statement of Qualifications in sufficient
detail to allow for thorough evaluation and comparative analysis.
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♦ Submission of Statement of Qualifications
Complete written Statement of Qualifications artist be submitted electronically in PDF
file fortnar via the Plait etbids.cool website no later than 4:00 pan. (P.S.T) on December
15, 2021. Statements of Qualifications will not be accepted after this deadline. Faxed
or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted.
♦ Inquiries
Ouestions about this RFO must be directed in writin„ via a-snail to:
Jennifer Anderson, Senior Buyer
jennifer.anderson@surfcity-hb.org
Prom the date that this RFQ is issued until firms are selected and the selection is
announced, firms are not allowed to communicate for any reason with any City employee
other than the contracting officer listed above regarding this RFQ. The City reserves the
right to reject any proposal for violation of this provision. No questions other than
written will be accepted, and no response other than written will be binding upon the
City.
♦ Conditions for Proposal Acceptance
This RFQ does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred for
any services. The City, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to accept or reject any or
all proposals received as a result of this RFQ, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to
cancel this RI-Q in part or in its entirety. All proposals will become the property of the
City of' Huntington Beach, USA. If any proprietary information is contained in the
proposal, it should be clearly identified.
6. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The City's consultant evaluation and selection process is based upon Qualifications Based
Selection (QBS) for professional services. The City of Huntington Beach may use some or all of'
the following criteria in its evaluation and comparison of proposals submitted. The criteria listed
are not necessarily an all-inclusive list. The order in which they appear is not intended to
indicate their relative importance:
A. Compliance with RFQ requirements
B. Understanding of the project
C. Resent experience in conducting similar scope, complexity, and magnitude for other
public agencies
D. Educational background, work experience, and directly related consulting experiences
E. Price
F. References
The City may also contact and evaluate the firm's and any identified subconsultant's references;
contact any firm to clarify any response; contact any current users of a firm's services; solicit
information from any available source concerning any aspect of a proposal; and seek and review
any other information deemed pertinent to the evaluation process. The evaluation committee
shall not be obligated to accept the lowest priced proposal, but shall make an award in the best
interests of the City.
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After written Statements have been reviewed, discussions with prospective firsts may or may not
be required. If scheduled, the oral interview will be a question/answer format for the purpose of
clarifying the intent of any portions of the SOQ. The individual from your firth that will be
directly responsible for carving out a contract, if awarded, should be present at the oral
interview.
The on-call list will include consultants that have been prequalified to provide on-call CEQA
services on an as-needed basis. The on-call consultant list will be valid for a period of three
years. Subsequent to the establishment of a qualified list, selected consultants may be asked to
prepare specific proposals for projects as they are submitted. If a proposal is selected, the
consultant would enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Huntington
Beach to provide CEQA services per an approved scope of work.
7. STANDARD TERDIS AND CONDITIONS
♦ Amendments
The City reserves the right to amend this RFQ prior to the due date. .All amendments
and additional information will be posted to the Huntington Beach Procurement
Registry, Huntington Beach - Official Citv Web Site - Business - Bids & RFP's;
bidders should check this web page daily for new information.
♦ Cost for Preparin-, Proposal
The cost for developing the proposal is the sole responsibility of the bidder. All
proposals submitted become the property of the City.
♦ Contract Discussions
Prior to award of a professional services agreement, the apparent successful firm may
be required to enter into discussions with the City to resolve any contractual
differences. These discussions are to be finalized and all exceptions resolved within
one (1) week from notification. If no resolution is reached, the proposal may be
rejected and discussions will be initiated with the second highest scoring firm. See
Exhibit B for a sample agreement.
♦ Confidentiality Requirements
The staff members assigned to this project may be required to sign a departmental
non-disclosure statement. Proposals are subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
The City cannot protect proprietary data submitted in proposals.
♦ Financial Information
The City is concerned about bidders' financial capability to perform, therefore, may
ask you to provide sufficient data to allow for an evaluation of your firm's financial
capabilities.
♦ Insurance Requirements
City Resolution 2008-63 requires that licensees, lessees, and vendors have an
approved Certificate of Insurance (not a declaration or policy) on file with the City
for the issuance of a permit or contract. Within ten (10) consecutive calendar days of
award of contract, successful bidder must furnish the City with the Certificates of
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Insurance proving coverage as specified in Appendix C. Failure to furnish the
required certificates within the time allowed will result in forfeiture of the Proposal
Security.
Please carefrdly review the Sample Agreement and Insurance Requirements before
responding to the Request for Qualifications enclosed herein. The terms of the
agreement, including insurance requirements have been mandated by City Council and
can be modified only if ewraordinary circumstances exist. Your response to the
Request for Qualifications must indicate if you are unwilling or unable to execute the
agreement as drafted as well as providing the insurance requirements. The City will
consider this in determining responsiveness to the Request for Qualifications.
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