CONTRACT 5892 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 5892
Agreement No. _[City Clerk assigns]_
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
F F MANAGEMENT PARTNERS CORPORATION
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 11th day of March, 2020, by and
between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city
("CITY") and MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, an Ohio Corporation ("CONSULTANT").
The parties agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed
in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by
the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not
to exceed Forty-nine Thousand dollars ($49,000) for CONSULTANT's
services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless
otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will
pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated
by reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A,"
which is incorporated by reference.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor,
technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies
and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space
and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other
means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be
furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work
and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this
Agreement.
3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at
the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY
will continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of
any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to
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cure any shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the
deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT.
4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in
Exhibit "A") the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing
period, the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work
during the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected
and actual expenditures versus time to date.
5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT
for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted
and unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not
appropriated sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current
fiscal year, this Agreement will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of
the current fiscal year.
6. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:
Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully
acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the
services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or
unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the
services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will
not proceed except at CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions
are received from CITY.
7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from March 23, 2020, to June 30, 2021.
Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this
Agreement will terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A";
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B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under
Section 22 of this Agreement; and
CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
B. Should CONSULTANT begin war
written authorization to proceed,
CONSULTANT's own risk.
k on any phase in advance of receiving
any such professional services are at
9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the
contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within
forty-eight (48) hours, in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such
delay interferes with the Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the
completion time, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
10. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the
main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this
Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the
Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below:
A. Exhibit: A: Proposal for Services.
11. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of
this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract
sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be
authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY
resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written
agreement between the parties.
12.TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
13. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and
certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under
this Agreement.
14.WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared
by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of
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any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from
CONSULTANT's performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant,
or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement, whether of the same or different character.
15JERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any
time with or without cause.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's
mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the
effective termination date.
C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately
cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the
termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice,
any additional work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a
termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT's own cost; CITY
will not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by
CONSULTANT will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and
CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination,
not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).
E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may
procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this
Section.
16.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps,
models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are
CITY's property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as
desired but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY
agrees that use of CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than
identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art
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work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any
other person or public CITY without CITY's prior written
including graphic display information to be published in
be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless
agreement between the parties.
18. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following;
approval. All press releases,
newspapers or magazines, will
otherwise provided by written
L Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will
save harmless and indemnify and at CITY's request reimburse
defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers,
employees and representatives from and against any and all
suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought
for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by
any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent
or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of
CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or
representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except
for such loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence
or willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies
and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action,
damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its
performance, except for such loss or damage arising from
CITY's sole negligence or willful misconduct. Should CITY be
named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it
by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not,
arising out of this Agreement, or its performance,
CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with
counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any
judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in
settlement or otherwise.
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will
survive termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, and any
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approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any
manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to
the provisions concerning indemnification.
19.ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without
CITY's written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
20.11NDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work
and the manner in which it is performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for
similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY.
CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in
any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees.
Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct
CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control
over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end
results of the work only.
21.AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free
access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the
same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents,
proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program
service records for at least three (3) years after termination or final payment under this
Agreement.
22. INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other
times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and
maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying,
at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:
Tvpe of Insurance
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
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Limits
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement
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B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the
requirements of the most recent ISO -CGL Form. The amount of
insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence
for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy
coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials,
and employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance coverage
and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any
other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. Such
endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10'11 85 or 88, or
equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims
made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
C. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such
coverage is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When
coverage is provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will
continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this
Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same
coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY
arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers,
employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form
CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of
Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this
Agreement and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as
may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must
be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:Vll."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the
insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at
CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from
payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate
pursuant to Section 15.
23. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such
approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative
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description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the
work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule
update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed
made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT:
Management Partners Corp
3152 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 210
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attention: Jan Perkins
Phone: (949) 202-8870
Email: jperkins@managmentpartners.com
If to CITY:
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA
Attention: Joseph Lillio
Phone: (310) 524-2318
Email: jliilio@elsegundo.org
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been
received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid and property addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be
deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or
addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner
prescribed in this paragraph.
26. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest
laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations.
27. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed
nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee,
to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not
paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona
fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this
Agreement without liability.
28.THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES, This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of
any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of
CONSULTANT's or CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
29, INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in and will be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action
involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
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30. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibit(s), sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other
agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. This Agreement will bind and inure to
the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and
assigns,
32. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently
review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be
construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be
interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
33. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion
enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will
continue in full force and effect.
34.AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this
Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be
modified by written amendment.
35.ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this
Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be
entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the
signature of a party is delivered by electronic (.pdfl or facsimile transmission. Such
electronic or facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect
as an original signature.
36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience
of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
37. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
38, FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire,
flood, explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military
authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable
control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party
to the other.
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39. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness
and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY.
CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience,
service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in
dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all
suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a
demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public CITY,
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the
day and year first hereinabove written.
City Manager
ATTEST:��
for
Tracy Weaver,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
for
Mark D. HensleyL,,,,_,)
City Attorney
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Gerald Newfarmer
President/CEO
Management
March 10, 2020
Mr. Scott Mitnhck
City Manager
City ofE|Segundo
95UMain Street
BSegundo, CA 90245
Dear Mr. Mhnick:
Agreement No. 5892
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide human resources consulting assistance
to the City of El Segundo. Management Partners has the expertise and skills necessary to provide this
assistance and we would be pleased to do so. Before I describe our approach, I would like to tell you
about our firm.
About Management Partners
As you may know, Management Partners was founded in 1994 with a specific mission to help local
government leaders improve their service to the public. Since then we have worked with cities, counties,
towns, and special districts of all sizes across the United States to help them work more effectively and
run more efficiently.
We offer a balance of perspectives with a practitioner's bias and a proven track record of successful
consulting engagements. This experience gives us a sensitivity that produces positive outcomes. We are
proud to say that as a result of our quality work, many of our clients ask us to complete subsequent
assignments.
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We Know Local Government. Our associates have served in local governments, so we have a
deep understanding of the operating and political environments in which you work.
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We Take a Collaborative Approach. We consider ourselves part of your team and strive to
ensure our work supports your overall corporate strategy and goals.
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We Have Extensive Experience. Each of our more than 100 associates is an expert in one or more
service areas, and our firm has assisted hundreds ofjurisdictions in43states.
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We Have Developed Proven Methodologies. We understand the importance of a holistic
approach to improving organizations, using field-tested techniques for each aspect of the work.
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Our Work Plan is Tailored to Your Needs. Each of our projects is individually tailored to our
client's unique needs, starting with acareful learning process.
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We Take Pride in the Quality of Our Work. Our internal processes ensure first-rate, complete
staff work and adherence to the highest of ethical standards in public service.
° We Are Focused on Implementation. As practitioners, our recommendations make practical
sense and are able tobeimplemented.
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Mr. Scott Mitnick
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IN We Provide a Full Suite of Services. Management Partners' services include everything required
to support local government leaders, including organization assessments, performance
management, process improvement, strategic planning, and financial planning, budgeting and
Understanding of the Engagement
The following scope of work describes the expert consulting services desired from Management
Partners. These items will be prioritized in collaboration with you to fit within the agreed upon contract
5 Provide advice, coaching and mentoring bothe Human Resources Director.
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Review and analyze a report prepared by HR Dynamics & Performance Management Inc. to the
City of El Segundo and identify the top eight to ten priorities for attention by the Human
Resources Department.
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Provide advice and assistance in creating a plan of action for the Human Resources Department
to address top priorities for improving department service delivery, with established tasks,
timelines, and measures oJsuccess.
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Provide advice nneffective approaches toperformance management.
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Help the Director develop aplan focused onorganizational functioning: goals, roles, systems,
processes, communication, accountability, and customer service.
ra Provide assistance on projects requested by the City Manager, including meeting workload and
capacity issues.
We anticipate providing these services through a combination of time onsite and offsite.Management
Partners will provide regular reports to the City of El Segundo summarizing the consulting assistance our
firm has provided.
Consultants
We have a team of experts available for this engagement. We will assign Donna Peter, Special Advisor,
asour lead consultant. Her qualifications are provided below.
Management Partners will determine when other experts from the firm are needed to assist with a
project in order to meet project requirements, within the budget specified by the contract. our
commitment is to provide high quality consulting expertise to the City of El Segundo. Management
Partners and our consultants will determine the method and manner of carrying out the work and
achieving the desired result. We will also determine the schedule of our consultants, including onsite or
off-site hours.
Our consultants are employed by Management Partners and work for and at the direction of
Management Partners. Donna Peter and all consultants report UoAndrew Belknap, Senior Vice President
of Management Partners. Additionally, our consultants are part of our overall team and are available for
assignments on other engagements, consistent with our responsibility to the City of El Segundo, at the
discretion of Management Partners.
Matters pertaining to personnel, such asdiscipline, hiring, mevaluations, are not part of the scope or
work, nor are execution of contracts or other written documents obligating the City of El Segundo. All
such matters will bethe responsibility ofthe City ofBSegundo.
Mr. Scott Mitnick
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Management Partners provides all insurance (including workers' compensation, liability and professional
errors and umkaions),training and administrative support (including equipment such msphones and
computers) as necessary during the assignment.
Our consultants use their Management Partners business cards and email address and will identify
themselves asconsultants with our firm. Our consultants will only use City mf E|Segundo systems and
equipment if required to access data and information essential for our consulting engagement. Such
instances will be authorized by Andrew Belknap or his designee from Management Partners. The City of
El Segundo may provide conference room or office space if needed when our consultants are working
onsite. it is important to the City of El Segundo, our consultants and our firm to be clear that we are
doing this work for the City of El Segundo as a firm and that our consultants work for Management
Partners.
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Human Resources executive with expertise inall aspects mf human
resources, labor relations, workers' compensation, and ernployee
health insurance.
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Extensive experience creating and managing leadership and
supervisory training programs, investigating and overseeing misconduct
and discrimination investigations.
° Expertise |npolicy and procedure improvement and organizational
restructuring; excellent interview and facilitation skills; ability toengage
employee and stakeholders infocus group meetings.
IN Worked as director of Human Resources with the cities of Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach;
served as president of the League of California Cities, Personnel and Employee Relations
Department and amember ofthe VVebinarand Training Committee for the Association uf
Workplace Investigators.
Other Experts available to assist the City of El Segundo
Among our many other consultants who will beavailable toprovide assistance, and assigned by
Management Partners asneeded, are the individuals listed below.
° Lisa Achen,Human Resources Special Advisor
IN Ashley Garcia, Principal Management Analyst
Fee Proposal and Term of Engagement
VVepropose aninitial not-to-exceedcontract inthe amount of$4OOOO which will provide
approximately 240 hours of consulting assistance, depending on the consultant assigned. We are
estimating 20 hours per week of assistance for the scope of work described above.
During this engagement, the actual consultant hours will be paid by the City ofE|Segundo aterate of
$1SOper hour plus travel expenses (mi|eage tolls and half ofthe travel time toBSegundo) for our lead
consultant, Donna Peter. This is a discounted rate in recognition of the anticipated length of the
engagement. other consultants will be provided at their regular hourly rates plus travel expenses,
ranging from $85to $2GOper hour depending onthe individual assigned tothe project.
Mr. Scott Mitnick
Conclusion
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We appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance to the City of El Segundo. Please feel free to contact
either Jan Perkins (949-202-8870) or me if you have any questions about this proposal.
Accepted for City of El Segundo by:
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Name:
Title:
Date:
Sincerely,
Julie Mares
Chief Operating Officer