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CONTRACT 6103 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND OMNIS CONSULTING, INC. ;ffAj Z j W11 This AGREEMENT is entered into this 2nd day of June, 2021, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and OMNIS CONSULTING, INC., a California corporation ("CONSULTANT"). The parties agree as follows: i 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 Ten Thousand, Two Hundred Eighty dollars ($10,280.00) 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. 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 cure any shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT. City of El Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 1 Agreement No. 6103 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, unexhaulsted 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. ADDITIONAL WORK. N/A. 7. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has: A. Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be per -formed; B. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and C. Understand's the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. 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. 8. TERM, The term of this Agreement will be from to June 21, 2021, to December 31, 2021, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to Section 15. A, CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until: CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 23 of this Agreement; and ij. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed. B. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in, advance of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's own risk, 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: City of El Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 2 Agreement No. 6103 A. Exhibit A: Scope of Work and Fee proposal, 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 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. 15,, TERMINATION. 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 upon thirty days' written notice. 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 per -formed 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(Cj• 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. City of El Segundo PSA for, Design Services Page 3 Agreement No. 6103 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 work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines,, will be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties. 18. INDEMNIFICATION. This Agreement contemplates that CONSULTANT will act both as a design professional (as defined by Civil Code § 2782.8) and for other management services. Accordingly, CONSULTANT agrees to provide indemnification as follows: A. CONSULTANT must save harmless, indemnify and defend CITY and all its officers, 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 arising from,, pertaining to, or relating to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or representatives. CONSULTANT's duty to defend consists of reimbursement of defense costs incurred by CITY in direct proportion to the CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault. CONSULTANT's, percentage of fault will be determined', as applicable, by a court of law, jury or arbitrator. In the event any loss, liability or damage is incurred by way of settlement or resolution without a court, jury or arbitrator having made a determination of the CONSULTANT's percentage of fault, the parties agree to mediation to determine the CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault for purposes of determining the amount of indemnity and defense cost reimbursement owed to the CITY, CONSULTANT and CITY must each pay half the mediator's fees. Notwithstanding the above, in the event one or more defendants to a Claim is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, the CONSULTANT must meet and confer with, the CITY regarding unpaid defense costs. B. Defense For All Non -Design Professional Liabilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing and without diminishing any rights of the CITY under subsection A, for any liability, claim, demand, allegation against CITY arising out of, related to, or pertaining to any act or omission of CONSULTANT, but which is not a design professional service, CONSULTANT must defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Indemnitee,s from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expert witness fees), judgments, settlements, and/or arbitration awards, whether for personal or bodily injury, property damage, or economic injury, to the extent that they arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT. City of El Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 4 Agreement No. 6103 C. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers. D. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement. The insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, will not I'limit the liability of CONSULTANT hereunder. The provisions of this section will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. 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. INDEPENDENT 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 alll 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 willl procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below: Type of Insurance Commercial general liability: Professional Liability Business automobile liability Workers compensation Limits $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Statutory requirement B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of ISO -COL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88, or equivalent, The amount of City of El Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 5 Agreement No. 6103 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. CITY's additional insured status will apply with respect to liability and defense of suits arising out of CONSULTANT's acts or omissions. 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 periodof 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 valid Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, a copy of an Additional Insured endorsement confirming CITY has been given Insured status under the CONSULTANT's General Liability policy, 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 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-, City of El Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 6 Agreement No. 6103 If to CONSULTANT: Omnis Consulting, Inc, P.O. Box 955 Chino Hills, CA 91709 Attention: Noel Zemla Phone: 909-631-1537 Email: nzemla@omnis-consult�ing.com If to CITY: City of El Segundo 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Attention. Lifan Xu Phone: 310-524-2368 Email: Ixu@e,isegundo.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 properly 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 with the laws of the State of California, and agreement will be in Los Angeles County, drafted in and will be construed in accordance exclusive venue for any action involving this 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 Exhibits, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There is one Exhibit to this Agreement. 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. City of El Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 7 Agreement No. 6103 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. CITY's executive manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY. 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 (pdf) 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. 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, [Signatures on next page] City of B Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 8 Agreement No. 6103 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first hereinabove written. CITY OF EL UNDO OMNIS CONSULTING, INC, DIN: C-US, N0-0� Noel Zemla CN-N-1 Z- 2z 0- MIM.24mme"rX, Elias Sagsoon, Noel Zemla . I ..... Director of Public Works President ATT for Taxpayer ID No. 45-5227962 Tracy Weaver, City Clerk APPROVED AS, TO FORM: for Ma s�e��� City Attorney Proof of Insurance Approved by: Insurance is current City of El Segundo PSA for Design Services Page 9 EXHIBIT A Agreement No. 6103 ni. Y."nfraa.strc cture Maanaagc;rr ent June 24, 2021 Floriza Rivera, Principal Engineer Department of Public Works -Engineering Division City of El Segundo 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Subject: Proposal to Provide Engineering and Architectural Design Services for Softball Bleacher Area Restroom Upgrades Dear Ms. Rivera: Omnis Consulting Inc. (Omnis) is pleased to present this proposal for engineering and architectural design services for the subject restroom upgrades. Our team will include one (1) subconsultant, Designer Projects, for the architectural design services and preparation of the architectural plans. We have the resources in place to meet the City's needs and we are ready to begin work with your authorization. We look forward to again working with you and the City. I can be reached at directly 909-631- 1537 should you have any questions or require additional information regarding this proposal. Sincerely, Omnis Consulting Inc. Noel Zemla, PE Project Manager P.O. Box 955, Chino 14ill, „ California 9,1709,Tale 909.,. ,1,,.,1 7 Agreement No. 6103 ni. .. I i Y."nfraa.strc cture Maanaagc;rr ent PROJECT UNDERSTANDING There is an existing restroom at the Softball Bleachers at Recreation Park. There are separate Men and Women restrooms which are not in compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Building Code (CBC) requirements and a redesign is required. The redesign will include new layouts of the Men and Women water closet stalls, lavatories, doorways, plumbing reroutes within the existing building, and lighting upgrades. Submittals to the City will include Conceptual, Preliminary, Pre -Final, and Final plans. Technical Specifications will be included with the Pre -Final and Final plan submittals. The final product will include final engineering and architectural plans and technical specifications for the construction bidding advertisement consisting of: Two restrooms reconfigured to comply with current ADA and CBC requirements, updated and upgraded with new plumbing and fixtures, accessories (such as mirrors, paper dispensers, etc.), interior paint, flooring, lighting, and other needed repairs. ADA improvements to the restroom entrances, within the restrooms, and the path of travel from the bleachers to the restrooms. SCOPE OF SERVICES Task 1.0 Proiect Coordination Omnis' project manager will coordinate the project design through permitting with the City and bidding by the City. Omnis' coordination efforts will include: o Coordination with Public Works staff for the design intent and design criteria o Coordination with Designer Projects for the preparation of the Architectural plans o Coordinate with Building Safety Division for all plan checks and permitting Task 2.0 Preliminary Investigation Omnis' subconsultant, Designer Projects, will perform a site visit to the Softball Bleachers restrooms and prepare scaled base plans from a combination of record plans and field measurements. Task 3.0 Conceptual Design Omnis' subconsultant, Designer Projects, will prepare design layouts for the Softball Bleachers restrooms that will comply with current ADA and CBC requirements. Page 1 of 3 P.O. Box 955, Chino 14ill, „ California 9,1709,Tel„ 909.,.63,1,,.,1 37 Agreement No. 6103 ni. .. I i Y."nfraa.strc cture Maanaagc;rr ent Task 4.0 Construction Documents The following construction documents will be prepared by Designer Projects, our subconsultant, for the two Softball Bleachers restrooms and will include the following documents for bidding by the City: 4.1 Title Sheet The title sheet will include the overall site plan and location plans along with required notes to the Contractor. 4.2 Floor Plans Enlarged floor plans will be prepared for each location showing the existing configuration and the proposed improvements and upgrades. 4.3 Interior Elevations Interior elevations will be prepared showing the fixtures and finish materials. 4.4 Plumbing Layout A plumbing layout plan will be prepared for each location showing new pipes and points of connection to existing piping. 4.5 Reflected Ceiling Plan A reflected ceiling plan will be prepared for locations that require lighting or other ceiling -mounted improvements. 4.6 Accessories Schedule An accessories schedule will be prepared for each location as well as elevations for required signage. 4.7 Details Plan Details will be prepared as necessary to convey the design intent for each location. 4.8 ADA Path of Travel Upgrades A site plan will be prepared for concrete walkway from the restroom building to the bleachers ("home" side and "visitor" side). 4.9 Technical Specifications Technical specifications will be prepared for all new fixtures, materials, and finishes as well as the path of travel upgrades. Page 2 of 3 P.O. Box 955, Chino 14ill, „ California 9,1709,Tel„ 909.,. ,1,,.,1 7 Agreement No. 6103 ni. .. I i Civil EQgineeriQq Design Y."nfraa.strc cture Maanaagc;rr ent (,'on,strLrction .1`n,spection PROPOSED SCHEDULE Conceptual Design Final Construction Total Dncnments 4 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks FEE PROPOSAL The hourly rates below include all direct and indirect costs including labor, equipment, materials, supplies, travel, etc. Omnis Consulting Designer Projects PM $145 Designer $85 Architect $150 Drafting $75 Clerical $50 Totals Task 1.0 Project Coordination 8 $1,160 Task 2.0 Preliminary Investigation 4 4 $940 Task 3.0 Conceptual Design 12 8 $2,400 Task 4.0 Construction Documents 8 12 20 6 3 $5,780 Total Proposed Fee = $10,280 Page 3 of 3 P.O. Box 955, Chino 14ill, „ California 9,1709,Tel„ 909.,.6 ,1--.1 7