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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMichael Hennessey dba Hennessey Group - 2023-06-12 (2) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND MICHAEL HENNESSEY dba HENNESSEY GROUP FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT ("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, MICHAEL HENNESSEY dba HENNESSEY GROUP., hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT." WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to perform a real estate consulting 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: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit "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 Michael Hennessey 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. 23-12852/309807 1 of 12 3. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence on 6X,?.,, 2023 (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 two (2) 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 Ninety Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($94,600). 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. 23-12852/309807 2 of 12 6. METHOD OF PAYMENT CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B." 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 termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These materials may 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 any insurance policies are applicable. 23-12852/309807 3 of 12 The policy limits do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT. B. To 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: "CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY and its officers, elected or appointed officials, 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 CONSULTANT'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 fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT. 23-12852/309807 4 of 12 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 without the express written consent of CITY; however an insurance policy "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 PROJECT 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 23-12852/309807 5 of 12 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; B. 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 cancellation for 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. 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. 23-12852/309807 6 of 12 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 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 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. 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. 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. 23-12852/309807 7 of 12 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 a sealed 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: TO CONSULTANT: City of Huntington Beach Michael Hennessey dba Hennessey Group ATTN: Dir. of Community Development ATTN: Michael Hennessey 2000 Main Street 17602 17th Street, Suite 102-246 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Tustin, CA 92780 17. CONSENT When CITY's consent/approval 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. 23-12852/309807 8 of 12 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 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. 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 23-12852/309807 9 of 12 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. 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. 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. 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 attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party. . 23-12852/309807 10 of 12 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. 27. SIGNATORIES Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow 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 party'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 supersede all prior understandings and agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof. 23-12852/309807 11 of 12 29. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Attorney. 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, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, MICHAEL HENNESSEY dba MICHAEL a municipal corporation of the State of HENNESSEY California By: 4. City Manager sprint name INITIATED AND APPROVED: ITS:(circle one)Chairman/President/Vice President AND Director of Community Development By: APPROVED APPROVED AS TO FORM: print name ITS: (circle one)Secretary/Chief Financial Officer/Asst. City Attorney tk , Secretary—Treasurer - w TM Date COUNTERPART RECEIVE AND FILE: City Clerk Date 23-12852/309807 12 of l2 29. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Attorney. 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, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, MICHAEL HENNESSEY dba MICHAEL a municipal corporation of the State of HENNESSEY California ir) By: �) City Marta print name INITIATED AND APPROVED: ITS: (circle one)Chairman/PresidentNice President AND (A-,Jt. - Director of Community Development By: APPROVED AS FORM: print name ITS: (circle one)Secretary/Chief Financial Officer/Asst. ty Attorney '� ,) Secretary—Treasurer _ w Date COUNTERPART RECEIVE AND FILE: City Clerk Date 23-12852/309807 12 of 12 EXHIBIT "A" A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed) Assist with City's leasing activities, including rent collection, insurance verification, annual rent adjustments, lease extensions, amendments, renewals, and terminiations. B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ensure tenants leasing City facilities are in compliance with terms and conditions of their lease and help address tenant issues. 2. Check that rental properties are well maintained and provide safe and sanitary conditions for occupancy. 3. Advise City of necessary repairs to maintain the long-term value of the property. 4. Work with tenants to address maintenance issues within the property and inform City with issues that occur in the common areas that are managed directly by the City. 5. Function as the City's broker, advisor, and represent the City's interest in leasing opportunities and lease negotiations. 6. Provide guidance to the City on fair market rent and tenant selection. 7. Conduct an assessment of current leases and prepare a report to the City to include the following: are rents being paid correctly under the terms of lease; are lessees compliant with lease insurance requirements; when will lease expire and which leases are currently in holdover. 8. Provide a monthly report to the City to include the following: rent collection, penalty/interest payments, delinquency aging, expenditures, lease terms, upcoming rent increases, and upcoming lease expirations. 9. Assist with obtaining and reviewing appraisals, market analyses, and title reports. 10. Assist with the preparation of documents for acquiring, leasing, and disposing of property, including opening and coordinating escrows, obtaining and reviewing legal descriptions and related maps,planned sketches, and other materials as needed. 11. Other real estate management service support to the City, as needed. EXHIBIT A C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. City Staff to meet with consultant and review the various assignments and communicate priorities as well as milestones and deadlines. 2. City Staff will provide access to various files and background documents for each assignment. 3. Include City Attorney staff for initial meeting to layout process for drafting and amending contracts. D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE: Program goals and timeline will be established and directed by City Staff. EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT `B" Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment) A. Hourly Rate CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and cost schedule: Project Principal: $215/hour Administrative Assistant: $75/hour B. Travel. Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable C. Billing 1. 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 CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and E) 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 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. Budget of Services— Hennessey Group Task Hours Budget Review& update database of all City real property agreements(leases, 30 $6,450 licenses, franchises, etc.): Review agreements for compliance with terms. Evaluate leased properties 90 $19,350 for maintenance and operations. Work with tenants regarding same. Provide a monthly property management report to the City(including income, vacancy, expenses, lease payments delinquency, pending lease expirations, lease terminations, maintenance issues,tenant eligibility, and other as requested by City). Prepare and make recommendations to best manage City's leased assets. 35 $7,525 Evaluate and make recommendations regarding opportunities to sell City 15 $3,225 owned surplus properties. Review database of City owned real property and search for opportunities 20 $4,300 for more efficient management and revenue generation. Create customized rent calculation worksheets for each City tenant with 50 $10,750 revenue sharing to input their gross sales, sales tax and any fees, rent credits, and other criteria to then calculate the tenant's rent due. Prepare OC Treasurer-Tax Collector Annual Possessory Interest Report. 40 $8,600 Prepare leasing guidelines -60 $12,900 On call real estate assistance with renewing expired leases, preparing 100 $21,500 requests for proposals, marketing leasing opportunities, acquiring encyclopedia lots, and other services. Total 440 $94,600 AC R CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMIDD'Yn") 06/05/2023 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: if the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. 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I, # l � NTINGTO ook VeMill ;k-el COUNT`( ,P/,0l REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR Real Estate Consulting Services Community Development Department CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Released on December 9,2022 Real Estate Consulting Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 1. BACKGROUND The City of Huntington Beach is seeking proposals from qualified professional consulting firms to provide a variety of on-call real estate consulting services,primarily management of the City's lease portfolio and other real estate services as needed,which may include assistance with real property acquisition and disposition and updates to the City's real property inventory. The City currently manages approximately 75 leases, licenses, and franchise agreements for the use of City-owned beach,pier,park, and right-of-way property, including 23 cell facilities, 19 concessions, a museum, a nursery, and a variety of other private commercial uses. The City is seeking a firm familiar with municipal government practices,policies,procedures, and laws applicable to land use and real estate for the purpose of assisting the City best manage these assets for the benefit of Huntington Beach residents,businesses, and visitors. The City of Huntington Beach is a full service city of approximately 200,000 residents within approximately 27.3 square miles. The Community Development Department consists of approximately 57 full and part time employees and shares the responsibility of oversight of City managed properties with various departments. 2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS This request for proposal will be governed by the following schedule: Release of RFP December 9,2022 Deadline for Written Questions December 22,2022 Responses to Questions Posted on Web January 10,2023 Proposals are Due January 31,2023 Proposal Evaluation Completed February 15,2023 Approval of Contract March 2023 3. SCOPE OF WORK The Community Development Department is seeking a consultant to handle the following activities: • Assist with the City's property management activities, including leasing,rent collection, insurance verification, annual rent adjustments, lease extensions, amendments, renewals, and terminations. • Update and monitor the City's real property inventory database. • Ensure tenants leasing City facilities are in compliance with terms and conditions of their • lease and helps address tenant issues. • Check that the rental properties are well maintained and provide safe and sanitary conditions for occupancy. • Advise City of necessary repairs in order to maintain the long-term value of the property. • Work with tenants to address maintenance issues within the property and inform City of issues that occur in the common areas that are managed directly by the City. • Function as the City's representative, advisor, and represent the City's interest in leasing opportunities and lease negotiations. • Provide guidance to the City on fair market rent,prepare rent competitive market analyses, and tenant selection. • Review housing residual loan payments to ensure compliance. • Conduct an assessment of current leases and prepare a report to the City to include the following: are current rents being paid correctly under the terms of the lease, are lessees compliant with lease insurance requirements,when will leases expire and which leases are currently in holdover. • Provide a monthly report to the City to include the following:rent collection, penalty/interest payments, delinquencies, delinquency aging, expenditures, lease terms, upcoming rent increases, and upcoming lease expirations. • Review City franchise agreements to ensure compliance. • Assist with real estate acquisition and disposal, including compliance with State of California relocation and surplus land act requirements as necessary. • Assist with obtaining and reviewing appraisals,market analyses, and title reports. • Assist with the preparation of documents for acquiring, leasing, and disposing of property,including opening and coordinating escrows, obtaining and reviewing legal descriptions and related maps,planned sketches, and other materials as needed. • Other real estate management service support to the City, as needed. 4. PROPOSAL FORMAT GUIDELINES Interested contractors are to provide the City of Huntington Beach with a thorough proposal using the following guidelines: Proposal should be typed and 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 proposal will adhere to the following order and content of sections. Proposal should be straightforward, concise and provide "layman" explanations of technical terms that are used. Emphasis should be concentrated on conforming to the RFP instructions, responding to the RFP requirements, and on providing a complete and clear description of the offer. Proposals, which appear unrealistic in the terms of technical commitments, lack of technical competence or are indicative of failure to comprehend the complexity and risk of this contract, may be rejected. The following proposal sections are to be included in the bidder's response: A. Vendor Application Form 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 proposal. An individual authorized to bind the consultant must sign the letter. The letter must stipulate that the proposal price will be valid for a period of at least 180 days. Indicate the address and telephone number of the contractor's office located nearest to Huntington Beach, California and the office from which the project will be managed. B. Background and Project Summary Section The Background and Project Summary Section should describe your understanding of the City, the work to be done, and the objectives to be accomplished. Refer to Scope of Work of this RFP. C. Methodology Section Provide a detailed description of the approach and methodology to be used to accomplish the Scope of Work of this RFP. The Methodology Section should include: 1) An implementation plan that describes in detail (i)the methods, including controls by which your firm manages projects of the type sought by this RFP; (ii) methodology for soliciting and documenting views of internal and external stakeholders; (iii) and any other project management or implementation strategies or techniques that the respondent intends to employ in carrying out the work. 2) Detailed description of efforts your firm will undertake to achieve client satisfaction and to satisfy the requirements of the "Scope of Work" section. 3). Detailed project schedule, identifying all tasks and deliverables to be performed, durations for each task, and overall time of completion. 4) Detailed description of specific tasks you will require from City staff. Explain what the respective roles of City staff and your staff would be to complete the tasks specified in the Scope of Work. D. Staffing Provide a list of individual(s) who will be working on this project and indicate the functions that each will perform. Include a resume for each designated individual. Upon award and during the contract period, if the contractor chooses to assign different personnel to the project, the Contractor must submit their names and qualifications including information listed above to the City for approval before they begin work. E. Qualifications The information requested in this section should describe the qualifications of the firm, 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 work. 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 Proposal. 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 F. Fee Proposal Provide a complete time and materials fee schedul for all services provided by the consultant including hourly rates for all proposed staff. Please include all costs that are typically billed separately as direct expenses (e.g. copy or document delivery fees). Please include any informaiton on subs typically used for specific services. 5. PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS All proposals must be submitted in PDF file format. • Content of Proposal The proposal must be submitted using the format as indicated in the proposal format guidelines. • Preparation of Proposal Each proposal 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 Proposals Submit one (1) PDF file format copy of your proposal in sufficient detail to allow for thorough evaluation and comparative analysis. • Submission of Proposals Complete written proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF file format via the Planetbids.com website no later than 9:00 p.m. (P.S.T) on January 31, 2023. Proposals will not be accepted after this deadline. Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. • Inquiries Questions about this RFP must be directed in writing, via email to: Jennifer Anderson, Senior Buyer jennifer.anderson@surfcity-hb.org From the date that this RFP is issued until a firm is 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 RFP, except during the pre- proposal conference. Refer to the Schedule of Events of this RFP or the City webpage to determine if a pre-proposal conference has been scheduled. 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 RFP 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 RFP,to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel this RFP 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 RFP requirements B. Understanding of the project C. Recent 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 bidder's and subcontractor's references; contact any bidder to clarify any response; contact any current users of a bidder'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. After written proposals have been reviewed, discussions with prospective firms 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 proposal. The individual from your firm that will be directly responsible for carrying out the contract, if awarded, should be present at the oral interview. A Notification of Intent to Award may be sent to the vendor selected. Award is contingent upon • the successful negotiation of final contract terms. Negotiations shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to competing vendors unless an agreement is reached. If contract negotiations cannot be concluded successfully, the City may negotiate a contract with the next highest scoring vendor or withdraw the RFP. 7. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Amendments The City reserves the right to amend this RFP prior to the proposal due date. All amendments and additional information will be posted to the Huntington Beach Procurement Registry, Huntington Beach - Official City Web Site - Business - Bids & RFP's; bidders should check this web page daily for new information. • Cost for Preparing 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, 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 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 carefully review the Sample Agreement and Insurance Requirements before responding to the Request for Proposal enclosed herein. The terms of the agreement, including insurance requirements have been mandated by City Council and can be modified only if extraordinary circumstances exist. Your response to the Request for Proposal 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 Proposal. List of consultants: Real Estate Consulting 1. Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc. Ph:714-379-3376,ext 105 2. Michael Hennessey DBA Hennessey Group Ph:714-771-7443