CONTRACT 7056 Professional Services AgreementAgreement No. 7056
Agreement No.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
MOSAIC PUBLIC PARTNERS LLC
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 20th day of August, 2024, by and between
the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and
MOSAIC PUBLIC PARTNERS, a CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
("CONSULTANT").
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 twenty-six thousand dollars ($26,000.00) 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.
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:
i. 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 August 20, 2024, to December 31,
2025. 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";
B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
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8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:.
i. 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 work on any phase in advance of receiving
written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at
CONSULTANT's own risk.
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 hours (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: Scope of Work
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
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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 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" 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
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,
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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.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
i. 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.
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. 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 222, and any
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.
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MASSIGNABILITY. 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 is it 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:
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the
requirements of ISO-CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. 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
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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:VII."
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:
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If to CONSULTANT:
Attention: Gregory Nelson
Mosaic Public Partners LLC
224 Corte Colinas Verdes
Lincoln, CA 95648
916-550-4100
Greg@mosaicpublic.com
If to CITY:
Attention: Dana Hang
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-524-2328
dhang@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 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. PROHIBITED USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
A. Restriction on Artificial Intelligence Usage. CONSULTANT must not
utilize, employ, or incorporate any form artificial intelligence, machine
learning, or other similar technologies (collectively, "Al") in the provision of
professional services in this Agreement without CITY's express written
consent.
B. Exclusions. The Al prohibition set forth directly above will not apply to
general business tools and software that may have Al components but are
not directly involved in the execution or delivery of professional services
that this Agreement covers, provided that such tools and software do not
significantly impact the quality or nature of such services.
C. Notification. CONSULTANT must promptly notify CITY, in writing, of any
proposal to employ Al in connection its provision of services to the CITY
under this Agreement. CITY will have the sole discretion to grant or deny
such proposal.
27. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest
laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations.
28. 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.
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Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this
Agreement without liability.
29.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.
30.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.
31. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, 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.
33. 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.
34.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.
35.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.
36. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES; SIGNATURE AUTHORITY. This Agreement may be
executed by the Parties on any number of separate counterparts, and all such
counterparts so executed constitute one Agreement binding on all the Parties
notwithstanding that all the Parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. In
accordance with Government Code § 16.5, 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 transmission. Such electronic signature will be treated in all
respects as having the same effect as an original signature. CONSULTANT warrants
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that its signatory (or signatories, as applicable) to this Agreement has the legal authority
to enter this Agreement and bind CONSULTANT accordingly.
37. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience
of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
38.TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
39. 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.
40. 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 contract the day
and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Darrell George
City Manager
ATTEST:
Tr cy 'iea�rr,
City Clerk
MOSAIC PUBLIC PARTNERS LLC
Gregory Nelson
Founder and Managing Partner
Taxpayer ID No. 87-3004553
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HE'. LEY, City Attorney
By:
Joaq i Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Agreement No. 7056
www.mosaicpubLic.com
(916) 550-4100
August 19, 2024
Ms. Rebecca Redyk
Human Resources Director
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
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MOSAIC
P U B L I C P A R T N E R S
Re: Proposal to Provide Executive Search Services — Risk Manager
Dear Ms. Redyk:
20o Gateway Drive, #19o8
Lincoln, California 95648
Mosaic Public Partners is pleased to have the opportunity to present our qualifications
and approach to your search needs for the position of Risk Manager. Mosaic Public
Partners was founded on the principles of providing higher levels of innovation and client
collaboration to complement the tried-and-true principles of executive search. By using
private -sector technologies and search methodologies, we deliver a better client
experience and results, while staying within the constraints of the public sector. We pride
ourselves on our speed, agility, thoroughness, and client communications.
Members of our project team are seasoned public sector executives who have a true
passion for the work of public agencies. We understand the challenges that public
agencies face and their unique needs. Our consultants have conducted well over 290
executive searches across the United States, bringing both experience and a national
perspective on current trends and issues. This has allowed us to develop an extensive
network of executives as potential candidates that we could deliver to the City. If
selected, both principals of the firm will lead this recruitment.
As a California based business, we take great pride in partnering with public agencies in
California to provide the best executive leaders. Having the combined networks of our
professional recruiters would provide the City of El Segundo with a robust candidate
generation, along with significant experience and perspectives on municipal leadership in
California. We believe this aspect, along with our proven track record of successful
recruitments, makes Mosaic Public Partners the ideal executive search partner.
After reviewing our proposal, please contact us at (916) 550-4100 if you have questions or
need additional information. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to have the
opportunity to work with you on this important recruitment.
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Best Regards,
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Greg Nelson
Founder and Managing Partner
greg@mosaicpublic.com
Bryan Noblett
Founder and Managing Partner
bryan@mosaicpublic.com
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Placing today's public leaders is our mission. Aligning the right candidates with the right
opportunities helps our clients to build effective teams. We enjoy building relationships
with the people involved in our searches, whether it is the candidates, hiring managers,
team members or stakeholders. Establishing meaningful connections with those involved
in our search processes is the basis from which we derive our success as a trusted partner
and client -focused search firm.
We are seasoned public sector executives who have profound respect for the work of
public agencies. We are passionate about placing today's public leaders, which enables
public agencies to deliver exemplary leadership to their constituents.
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At the beginning of each search engagement, Mosaic Public Partners meets with clients to
collaboratively craft a work plan and timeline that best aligns with our client's needs. Our
consultants will suggest best practices and share examples from prior engagements to
tailor a process that is thoughtful and well communicated.
The typical duration of a fixed search project is 12-17 weeks. Additionally, the selected
candidate will customarily need to provide 30 days for notice and transition, if selected
from outside of the organization. A customized timeline will be crafted in collaboration
with the City during the first step of the search engagement.
The following timeline represents the key milestones of an executive search, including
tasks and approximate durations.
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Project Management
Pre -kickoff meeting: project schedule, stakeholder analysis,
communication methods, collection of background material
1-2 weeks
Candidate Profile Development
Client input meetings, stakeholder input meetings
Drafting and layout of candidate profile
Outreach and Recruiting
Advertising strategy and campaign
4-6 weeks
Candidate research and identification
Seek nominations
Recruit candidates
Candidate Screening and Evaluation
Candidate material screening
2 weeks
Screening interviews
News and internet research
Presentation of Candidates
5
Client meeting to review candidates and select those to advance
1 week
Candidate updates
Selection Process
Consult and design interview process
2-3 weeks
IFacilitation
of on -site interview process, typically 4-7 candidates
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Background and Final Qualification
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Background investigation and thorough reference checks for finalist
candidate
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Negotiation with final candidate
Assistance with offer letter and employment agreement
Closeout Communications
Concurrent
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If awarded the search, both Founders and Managing Partners of the firm would serve on
the project team, supported by the firm's Business Support Manager, Administrative
Services Manager, Research Analyst and Graphic Designer.
Greg Nelson, Founder and Managing Partner
For the better part of a decade, Greg led a successful executive search
practice for a national search firm. In his role, he has successfully
recruited public sector executives on a national scale for a diverse
array of fields and positions. His work has included positions with
intense community interest, high levels of stakeholder involvement,
and those with political sensitivities.
In the first twenty years of his career, Mr. Nelson served leadership
roles in municipal government where he was known for his progressive and principled
leadership. Under his tenure, the City increased employee engagement, citizen
satisfaction (amongst the highest in a national survey), and made drastic improvements in
the labor-management climate. He created public -private partnerships that allowed for
superior levels of service during budget shortfalls, while enhancing relationships with
stakeholders in the community. Additionally, he has provided expert testimony for state
and local legislative bodies. Mr. Nelson was a co-founder of a municipal Human Rights
Committee, engaging businesses and citizens in workshops and community dialogue on
diversity and social equity issues, in and out of the workplace.
Mr. Nelson holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of
Illinois -Springfield with a graduate certificate in Public Sector Labor Relations.
As a founder of Mosaic Public Partners, Greg leverages decades of experience in the
public sector with many years of successful experience leading executive searches for a
variety of client roles across the nation.
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Bryan Noblett, Founder and Managing Partner
Bryan Noblett spent over 34 years working as a public safety leader in
the Greater Sacramento Region. Most of his career was spent working
in leadership and executive level roles. Bryan placed a strong focus on
staff development and on ensuring his organization was responsive to
community needs throughout his career. He possesses a strong
commitment to customer service and worked diligently as a municipal
government executive to ensure his organization was focused on
partnering with the community it served. In addition, Bryan is well -
versed in labor negotiations and working collaboratively with labor groups to achieve
successful outcomes. Bryan's passion for leadership development, talent assessment and
public service led him to accept a position with a nationally recognized public sector
search firm shortly after his retirement. Bryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal
Justice, a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and has attended several
prestigious professional development courses.
As a long-time contributor to city executive teams, Bryan possesses a thorough
understanding of all areas of public sector leadership. He spent the last 4 years partnering
with municipal clients and communities across the country by assisting them in recruiting
talented leaders to serve as Police Chiefs, City Managers, Chief Financial Officers, and
other executive -level leadership positions. Bryan deeply values his connections with
people, which has led to several outstanding placements and ongoing relationships with
clients and candidates alike.
As a founder of Mosaic Public Partners, Bryan is excited to focus on client needs and work
with candidates to place today's public leaders.
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Our flat fee to provide executive search services as outlined in this proposal for the
position of Risk Manager is $26,000. The flat fee includes both professional services and
consultant expenses related to the aforementioned work plan. These expenses include
graphic design, advertising, consultant travel, administrative support, printing, postage,
technology, and educational verification and background check on the selected
candidate.
Invoicing will be in four installments:
1. Upon Execution of the Professional Services Agreement: $7,800
2. After Presentation of Candidates: $7,800
3. After Initial Interviews: $7,800
4. After Accepted Offer of Employment: $2,600
The flat fee is based upon one consultant trip for the search team to facilitate candidate
interviews. All other client meetings will be conducted via videoconference or
teleconference. If additional consultant trips are requested, they will be invoiced at
$1,500 per day, per consultant, plus actual travel expenses. Any additional expenses will
be invoiced at the end of the project and are supplemental to the flat fee. Candidate
travel expenses shall be the responsibility of the City.
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Mosaic Public Partners offers the industry -standard one-year guarantee on our full search
process. If, within a one-year period after appointment, the selected candidate
voluntarily resigns or is dismissed for cause, Mosaic Public Partners will conduct another
search effort without additional fees for professional services. The City would be
expected to reimburse the firm for all actual expenses incurred, which are approximately
30% of the flat fee, which are approximately 30% of the flat fee and could include
advertising costs, background checks, and consultant travel. This guarantee does not
apply to the appointment of internal candidates or to candidates selected over the
expressed objection(s) of the consultants.
If a placement is not made in the first search attempt, Mosaic Public Partners will conduct
a second search effort with no charge for professional services. The City would be
expected to pay for all actual expenses incurred in furtherance of the second search
effort which could include advertising costs, background checks, and consultant travel.
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Mosaic Public Partners will never actively recruit our placement while they are employed
with the City of El Segundo.
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