CONTRACT 6020 Service AgreementAgreement No. 6020
California Green Business Network
Services Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by the California Green Business Network (hereinafter "CAGBN" or
"Client"), having an address at 307 Laguna Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, and the City of El Segundo
(hereinafter "Consultant"), having an address at 350 Main Street, Et Segundo, CA 90245.
The period of time covered by this Agreement is from December 10, 2021 to June 30, 2023, unless
extended by written agreement.
This Agreement is a sub -award under California Air Resources Board Contract with CAGBN. As such,
it is subject to the terms and conditions of that contract to the extent they apply to sub-awardees. An
excerpt of some of the key requirements are attached as Appendix B. Consultant is required to
understand and comply with all applicable flow -down requirements.
Scope of Work and Compensation
Consultant is to perform the services and be entitled to compensation for such services as described in
Appendix A Scope of Work and Appendix B Reporting and Deliverables and any future appendices signed
by both parties. See details in Appendices A and B.
Relationship of the Parties
Applying his/her judgment regarding the work to be performed, Consultant is to choose the means and
methods of performing the duties described herein. In so doing, Consultant will act as an independent
contractor and not as an agent, partner, joint venturer, or employee of CAGBN. As such, Consultant is not
eligible for workers' compensation or any of the benefits paid to employees of CAGBN. No taxes
(including income, payroll or social security taxes) of any jurisdiction shall be withheld or paid by CAGBN
on behalf of Consultant. Consultant understands that he/she is responsible for paying his/her income taxes
and all other taxes required by law.
Liability and Indemnification
Consultant is solely and exclusively liable to third parties for all expenses incurred by Consultant and for
all claims of damages arising out of Consultant's actions. Consultant agrees to hold CAGBN harmless for
any claims arising from, connected to, or caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the
Consultant.
Confidentiality and Publicity
To the extent confidential or proprietary information is revealed to Consultant by the Client or obtained by
Consultant on behalf of the Client, Consultant may not use or disclose the information without written
approval from the Client. Wherever possible the California Green Business Network and the California Air
Resources Board shall be recognized in publicity efforts for their fiscal and in -kind support. The City of El
Segundo, once accepted into the California Green Business Network, shall include the CAGBN logo and a
statement of membership on the program website, window clings, and other key marketing collateral.
Intellectual Property; Work Made For Hire
In relation to the performance of this Agreement, Consultant may create certain works for CAGBN, and
program partners, all of which will be the property of CAGBN upon creation. To the extent that such works
may be copyrighted or copyrightable under the laws of the United States. Consultant will be considered to
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have created a Work Made for Hire as defined in 17 U.S.C. Section 101 and CAGBN shall have the sole
right to the copyright.
Cancellation
This agreement may be canceled by either party at any time. Upon cancellation by CAGBN, Consultant is
entitled to payment for all services performed prior to cancellation. if canceled by the Contractor, the
complete funding amount will be returned.
Failure to Perform
The contract provides an up -front lump sum payment for 50% of the services to be rendered, or $15,000.
Should the Consultant fail to perform all or a portion of the deliverables outlined in Appendix A on the
schedule provided, Consultant shall be required to return this initial lump sum fee to Client upon written
request. Upon completion of goals, the remaining 50% of funding, an additional $15,000 will be disbursed.
Entire Agreement; Waiver; Modification
This agreement, including Appendices A, B, and any subsequently added appendices, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and outlines in full all of the responsibilities each party has to the other. No
waiver or modification of its terms shall be valid or binding unless in writing and signed by the parties. The
failure of any party to exercise any right or option given to it by this Agreement or to insist upon strict
adherence to the terms of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any terms or conditions of this
Agreement with respect to any other or subsequent breach.
Miscellaneous
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of California applicable to agreements
made in California. Section headings used herein are inserted for convenie 7
only and are not part of this
Agreement.
Josephine Fleming Sign ture of Authorized Program Official
Executive Director (Executive officer, or equivalent)
California Green Business Network Name: t 44AA1'r
831-706-7384 Title: C a`41/' AJ11 A 0 Of
Organization:
Phone number:
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Appendix A
Scope of Work and Compensation
Scope of Work
With this funding of up to $30,000, the City of El Segundo will support the certification of 15 or more
businesses in the City of El Segundo in collaboration with their program partners. There can be up to 5
of those businesses in Tier 1 Entry -Level and at least 10 businesses in Tier 2 Certified.
The Program will launch recruitment efforts by February 1, 2022. The City of El Segundo in
collaboration with their program partners agrees to certify this minimum number of new businesses
based on their jurisdiction's business population. The City of El Segundo will develop a work plan that
must be submitted along with this agreement — funding is dependent on an approved work plan from
CAGBN.
Half of the payment will be provided initially. The second half is contingent upon meeting the certification
goals and providing complete and accurate documentation by the given deadlines. Half of the funds, or
$15,000 will be provided upon signature of this sub -contract. If 40% of the terms of this contract are not
met by the progress report date of June 30, 2022, the remaining funding amount of an additional $15,000
will not be disbursed and instead will be used for another jurisdiction. Regardless of funding amounts,
detailed expenses must be kept to track all costs for staff time, expenses and/or materials using the expense
tracking forms. The total costs must add up to the total funding amount provided, or exceed it with
matched funding.
If all goals are met, additional funding may be available for the second year of the program. This will be
done by Subcontract amendment.
Task Outnut Rehavinr VhAncee
Collaborate with program
1. Certify a minimum of 15 new
1. Businesses get help and make
partners to recruit businesses and
businesses the first year of
verified changes to use
assist businesses through the
program operation.
environmentally preferable
Green Business certification
2. Create local environmental
products and chemicals, conserve
process in the City of El
partnerships that break down
water and energy, and train all
Segundo
government silos, making it easier
employees on environmental
for businesses to gain
awareness. (about 40% of our
environmental technical
measures are behavior change,
assistance.
and 60% involve technology
3. Log business progress and
retrofit)
metrics using the CAGBN
2. Government agencies and
Database, GreenBizTRACKER.
community -based organizations
Report outcomes to CAGBN by
have increased collaboration.
progress report due June 30, 2022
and for final report January 31,
2023-
4. Participate on CAGBN
committees.
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Local Match Commitment and Reporting Requirements
See Appendix B.
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Appendix B
Reporting and Deliverables
The City of El Segundo shall provide one progress reports June 30, 2022 and one final report due
January 31, 2023 reporting on the progress of meeting these deliverables on the following schedule:
EPA Grant Output
Due Date
Deliverable
1. Certify 15+ businesses in the City of
1/31/23
15 or more new Green Business
El Segundo
certifications (up to 10 certified and up
to 5 at ent -level)
2. Log business progress and metrics
Ongoing
Administrator will confirm utilization of
using the CAGBN Database
GreenBizTracker and provide
GreenBizTracker
environmental outcomes in update
reports.
3. Create a 1-2 page progress report that
6/30/22
1-2 page update report on status of grant
includes:
implementation overall and on progress
a. Status update on working
with business certification (give specific
with businesses in the City
number of certifications thus far). Note:
of El Segundo.
Show 40%+ of certification target
b. Environmental outcomes of
complete at this time to receive the
working with businesses.
second half of the $30,000.
c. Obstacles.
4. Create a 2-3 page final report that
1/31/23
2-3 page final report on the success of
includes:
the grant implementation.
a. Results of working with
businesses in the City of El
Segundo.
b. Environmental outcomes of
working with businesses.
C. Success story
d. Recommendations on how to
proliferate GB certifications
in all parts, and especially
DACs, of CA.
Reports shall include digital versions of marketing collateral and links to online collateral. These images and links
shall be provided electronically to the CAGBN Executive Director, Josephine Fleming at
-iolie its �r envia° nrr e al" . in and cc:ed to CAGBN's Funding Administrator Shawn Orgel-Olson at
sor elolsor�enirorrnentaln.com.
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Cost and Expense Tracking
Consultant shall utilize the attached "Expense Documentation", on the following page, to document
eligible expenses related to the scope not to exceed the contract amount stated herein ($30,000). Mileage
costs will be reimbursed at the current State and IRS approved rates.
Expense Documentation Instructions:
New Green Business Programs chosen by CAGBN will receive funding for
1.) in establishing a new program,
2) creating partnerships with community -based organizations that will perform outreach to
disadvantaged community businesses so that these businesses can become green certified, or
3) supporting businesses in these communities to become certified Green Businesses.
As the selected program, Consultant will receive up to S30,000 for expenses related to this scope.
Expenses that are eligible may include but are not limited to:
w Staff and/or consultant time to assist and track businesses through the program.
• Marketing efforts to attract and promote certified green businesses.
• Business rebates for purchases required to meet green business standards.
• Material expenses for events such as Green Business Academies and/or recruitment events.
• Staff time from a community -based organization, such as a chamber of commerce, business
incubator or small business assistance program to assist in business recruitment, language
assistance and technical assistance.
Consultant is also committing to $30,000, or more, in in -kind match expense for the scope noted above.
Please list the items or services that were a cost or expense on the form provided, and include receipts
Email the completed form and receipts along with the required reports to
and " )umgntal in.com or mail them to Accounting;
CAGBN, 307 Laguna Street, Santa Cruz, CA. 95066
Consultant must ensure that the funding is used only for eligible expenses in the not -to -exceed amount
of $30,000. This will take place after the match documentation is received during the progress report and
final report. Consultant shall submit forms for expenses and anything above the $20,000 will be tracked
as match contribution.