Request for Proposals. On-Call Construction Management and Private Development Support Services

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1 1 Request for Proposals On-Call Construction Management and Private Development Support Services Public Works Department City of San Mateo 330 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, CA June 2, 2015 The City of San Mateo is accepting proposals to select a qualified engineering or construction management firm to provide consulting services in support of the City s capital improvement, private development and pavement management program, on an as-needed basis. All questions regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) shall be directed to Evan Albert, Associate Engineer, at (650) Proposals shall be submitted by firms that have a capable and demonstrable background in the type of work described in Section II, "SCOPE OF SERVICES," of this notice. In addition, all interested firms shall have sufficient, readily available resources in the form of trained personnel, support services, specialized consultants and financial resources to carry out the work without delay or shortcomings. The City intends to award at least one contract for an amount not to exceed $100, over a time period of approximately three (3) year. The City reserves the right to award any number of contracts or not to award any contract. Due to the as-needed nature of the work, no work is guaranteed on any contract even if awarded. The scope of work will vary and will be requested on a task order basis as the need arises. A detailed outline of the Consultant s potential services is given in Section II of this RFP. The proposals shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, City of San Mateo, 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, California, 94403, no later than: 4:00 p.m. on Friday June 26, 2015 Each proposer shall submit four (4) bound sets of the proposal and one electronic file (PDF) in accordance with Section IV, "PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS."

2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. INTRODUCTION... 3 II. SCOPE OF SERVICES... 3 III. AUTHORIZATION OF TASK ORDERS... 5 IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS... 5 V. CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCEDURE... 7 VI. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION... 8 VII. CONTACT PERSON 8 VIII. LATE PROPOSALS NOT CONSIDERED 8 APPENDIX: A. City of San Mateo Department of Public Works Standard Agreement for Professional Consultant Services.

3 3 I. INTRODUCTION A. BACKGROUND The City of San Mateo s Public Works Department, hereafter referred to as the City, receives approximately 300 building permits and 100 planning applications and expends approximately three (3) million dollars on pavement rehabilitation and bicycle/pedestrian improvements projects. The City wishes to obtain professional construction management and support services under an On-Call Construction Management and Private Development Review Support Services contract to provide construction management, private development review and inspection, general inspection, administrative support services, specialty inspection, and other construction support services such as material testing and surveying for various projects on an as-needed basis. II. SCOPE OF SERVICES NOTE: It is understood that the scope of services listed in this RFP covers a wide spectrum of services. It is not required that one consulting firm provides services for all services listed. The City will hire firms best fit to obtain the requested services. The scope of work for this contract will vary as need arises and will be at the discretion of the City. The main categories of work will include: o Construction Management o Construction Inspection/Specialty Inspection o Private Development Planning Application Review o Private Development Building Permit Review o Private Development Inspection o Task Order Management Typical tasks that may be required of the Consultant under these categories are detailed in the following sections. The City reserves the right to discontinue or postpone services at any time. Construction Management Services Provide services of a Construction Manager (CM) / Resident Engineer (RE) to manage construction contract(s) on behalf of the Department. A City Project Manager (PM) will oversee and provide guidance and owner s decisions to the CM/RE. Construction Managers or Resident Engineers shall be registered Civil Engineers licensed in the State of California unless otherwise accepted by the City. CM/RE may be required to manage a project that is federally funded and should be aware of the most current federally funded project requirements and able to implement and provide proper record keeping.

4 4 Construction and Specialty Inspection Provide construction inspector(s) to perform general construction inspection of pavement projects. Pavement projects may include various types of rehabilitation such as chip seal, slurry seal, overlay, complete reconstruction and base failure repair. Provide specialty construction inspection for specific construction operations, systems, or equipment which may include but not be limited to: Construction safety (shoring, confined space, OSHA) Storm water pollution prevention (newest NPDES Construction General Permit requirements) Traffic control Slope protection/stabilization Permit compliance (environmental) Federal funded project requirements Private Development Planning Application Review Provide services related to the planning application process for the redevelopment or new development of single family homes, duplex, antenna installation, multi-family dwellings, office, retail, and mixed use developments that include but not limited to: Review planning application from the development review technician. This includes but is not limited to reviewing easement limits, parking standards, drainage, storm water compliance (C.3), storm water pollution prevention plan, best management practices, turning radius, encroachment permits, haul routes, site development, and grading. Provide comments for incomplete letters Provide conditions in EnerGov once approved Attend planning commission meetings as-needed Private Development Building Permit Review Provide the services related to the building permit review process for the redeveloped or new development single family homes, duplex, antenna installation, multi-family dwellings, office, retail, and mixed use construction that include but not limited to: Review building permit from the development review technician Perform plan check related to public works conditions of approval, City municipal code, and City standards. This includes but is not limited to reviewing easement limits, parking standards, drainage, storm water compliance (C3), storm water pollution prevention plan, best management practices, turning radius, encroachment permits, haul routes, site development, and grading. Utilize EnerGov for building permit process Manage public works trust accounts

5 5 Private Development Inspection Provide field inspection services related to the construction of redeveloped or new development single family homes, duplex, antenna installation, multi-family dwellings, office, retail, and mixed use buildings that include but not limited to: Sidewalk removal and replacement, sewer lateral connection, sanitary sewer line rehabilitation work, temporary power pole inspections, traffic control and haul route inspection, ADA accessible ramps, and ensure compliance with City standard details. Attend pre-construction meetings Maintain construction records Task Order Management Provide project management and coordination of assigned task orders. Conduct project meetings with City staff to review progress of assigned task orders. Prepare monthly status reports detailing progress of assigned task orders. III. AUTHORIZATION OF TASK ORDERS Consultant services will be on an as-needed, on-call basis throughout the term of the Agreement. Consultant services will be authorized by task orders issued by the City, which may be in the form of a written or verbal request. The Consultant is responsible for acknowledging receipt of requests within two (2) working days. Task orders may vary significantly in size and scope and will be determined in greater detail as each task order is assigned. The City will discuss the scope of services with the selected Consultant prior to issuing a task order. The Consultant will be responsible for preparing a detailed scope and fee estimate for each task order. The Consultant will be compensated for actual time spent on preparation of task order scopes and fee estimates up to a maximum amount of $ per task order. The City may accept the Consultant s scope and fee or negotiate with the Consultant at the City s discretion. The City reserves the right to not accept the Consultant s scope and fee and perform the work with other resources. IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: The City requests that the proposer submit a concise proposal clearly addressing all of the requirements outlined in the RFP. Proposals shall be no more than 15 pages long excluding resumes. Proposer shall submit four (4) bound sets of its proposal containing 8-1/2" x 11" sheet sizes for the text and 11" x 17" sheet sizes for any fold-out drawings and an electronic (PDF) copy. The proposal must include, at a minimum, the following information: A. A summary of the consultant s understanding of the contract requirements as a

6 6 whole and the unique capabilities to perform the services required. B. The consultant s experience and history in providing construction management and support services pavement rehabilitation construction projects, private development review and inspection, or other relevant or similar projects. Include references of persons, firms, or agencies that the City may contact to verify the experience of the consultant. C. A table of organization setting forth the positions, functions and roles to be performed by key staff. D. A statement of qualifications and experience for each licensed or certified individual proposed to perform work on this contract. Firms must be able to provide sufficient staffing with qualified individuals as needed to be responsive to the on-call nature of the contract. G. Consultant fee schedule for the duration of the project. H. An identification of any modifications to the attached Professional Consulting Services Agreement (Appendix A) the consultant would require prior to entering into an agreement with the City. I. Proposals shall remain effective for ninety (90) days beyond the submittal date.

7 7 V. CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCEDURE A. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Proposals received by the City will be reviewed by the Selection Committee, which will make the final selection based on the following factors. Quality of Proposal: Proposal is concise, well written, and organized. The proposal addresses the items specified in Section IV, Proposal Requirements. Firm Qualifications: Technical experience in performing work of a closely similar nature, experience working with public agencies, record of completing work on schedule, strength and stability of the firm, and assessments by client references. Specific technical experience in pavement projects and private development review related to Public Works. Staff and Project Organization: Qualifications of project staff, key personnel s level of involvement in performing related work, logic of project organization, adequacy of labor commitment; concurrence in the restriction on changes in key personnel. B. EVALUATION PROCEDURE: An oral interview with one or more of the firms submitting proposals may be requested after written proposals have been received by the City if deemed necessary to clarify proposal or qualifications. The City will schedule the time and place for the interview if determined to be necessary. Each proposer should be prepared to clarify and elaborate on the details set forth in their proposal. The Selection Committee will review the proposals submitted, establish a list of finalists based on pre-established review criteria, interview the finalist firms, if necessary, and determine the successful Proposer. The individual or composite rating and evaluation forms prepared by the Selection Committee will not be revealed. C. AWARD: The successful proposer will be asked to enter into a contract with the City reflecting the terms and conditions of the proposal plus the City's standard professional services agreement requirements for City funded projects and federally funded projects. A copy of the City of San Mateo Department of Public Works Standard Agreement for Professional Consultant Services is attached in Appendix A. The City reserves the right to modify the scope of work and reject any or all proposals.

8 8 VI. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION Schedule for Consultant Selection Process The following project timeline is provided for your scheduling information; however it is subject to change at the discretion of the City. Project Benchmarks Date (No Later Than) Request for Proposals available June 2, 2015 Proposals due at the City June 26, 201 Preliminary Evaluation July 10, 2015 Consultant Interview (if necessary) July 17, 2015 Consultant Selection July 22, 2015 Execute Consultant Agreement August 17, 2015 VII. CONTACT PERSON Prospective proposers may contact Evan Albert, the City s Project Manager, for further information regarding contractual questions for this Request for Proposals. Deadline for inquires is on June 19, All requests for interpretation or questions must be sent by facsimile or in writing and must clearly include the subject line RFP: Inquiries for On- Call Construction Management and Private Development Support Services. Inquiries and written correspondence may be directed to: EVAN ALBERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF SAN MATEO 330 WEST 20th AVENUE SAN MATEO, CA (650) (650) (FAX) VIII. LATE PROPOSALS NOT CONSIDERED Proposals must be received by the time specified at the address listed above. Any proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

9 9 Appendix A AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES CITY OF SAN MATEO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT On-Call Construction Management and Private Development Support Services [name of consultant] This Agreement, made and entered into this day of, 20, by and between the CITY OF SAN MATEO, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", and, a[n] [insert legal status of consultant here, e.g., individual, corporation, limited partnership, etc.] with offices at (address) hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT": R E C I T A L S: A. CITY desires certain professional services hereinafter described. B. CITY desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide these professional services by reason of its qualifications and experience for performing such services and CONSULTANT has offered to provide the required services on the terms and in the manner set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED as follows: SECTION 1 - SCOPE OF SERVICES The scope of services to be performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement is as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Services, attached and incorporated by reference. 2.1 CITY SECTION 2 - PROJECT COORDINATION/STAFFING LARRY PATTERSON, CITY MANAGER will be the representative of CITY for all purposes under this Agreement. is hereby designated as the PROJECT MANAGER and shall supervise the day to day progress and execution of this Agreement. 2.2 CONSULTANT

10 CONSULTANT's services are unique and personal. CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer its interest or obligation under this Agreement without the CITY's written consent. CONSULTANT shall not subcontract its duties under this Agreement without the CITY's written consent. CONSULTANT shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for CONSULTANT. is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall assign a PROJECT COORDINATOR to represent CONSULTANT during the day-to-day work on the Project. is hereby designated as the PROJECT COORDINATOR for CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall assign additional key personnel as follows: 10 In addition, CONSULTANT is specifically authorized to subcontract with the following sub-consulting firms to assist in providing the services required by this Agreement: CONSULTANT shall be responsible for employing or engaging all sub-consultants necessary for performance of the CONSULTANT S scope of work. CONSULTANT shall manage, evaluate, and incorporate sub-consultants work into the project as necessary. All work on this project shall be accomplished by the above named CONSULTANT's personnel and sub-consultants. CONSULTANT shall not substitute personnel or sub-consultants without the CITY's written consent. SECTION 3 - DUTIES OF CONSULTANT CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of all work furnished by CONSULTANT under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its work. CONSULTANT represents that it is qualified to furnish the services described under this Agreement.

11 CONSULTANT shall be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services of CONSULTANT. SECTION 4 - DUTIES OF CITY CITY shall provide pertinent information regarding its requirements for the project. CITY shall examine documents submitted by CONSULTANT and shall render decisions pertaining thereto promptly, to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of CONSULTANT'S work. SECTION 5 - TERM The services to be performed under this Agreement shall commence on and be completed on or about. SECTION 6 - PAYMENT Payment shall be made by the CITY only for services rendered and upon submission of monthly progress payment requests. In consideration for the full performances of the services and any reimbursable expenses set forth in this Agreement, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a fee based on verified time and materials not to exceed $. Requests for payments shall be itemized and correspond to the various items of work described in Exhibit A and shall be based on the rate and cost schedule set forth in Exhibit B, attached and incorporated by reference. CONSULTANT shall bill the CITY within thirty (30) days for all compensable activity on the project. SECTION 7 TERMINATION Without limitation to such rights or remedies as CITY shall otherwise have by law, CITY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend work on the Project for any reason, upon ten (10) days' written notice to CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT agrees to cease all work under this Agreement upon receipt of said written notice. 11 Upon termination and upon CITY'S payment of the amount required to be paid, documents become the property of CITY, and CONSULTANT shall transfer them to CITY upon request without additional compensation. SECTION 8 - OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All documents prepared by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement, although instruments of professional service, are and shall be the

12 property of CITY, whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. SECTION 9 - CONFIDENTIALITY All reports and documents prepared by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of this Agreement are confidential until released by CITY to the public. CONSULTANT shall not make any such documents or information available to any individual or organization not employed by CONSULTANT or CITY without the written consent of CITY before any such release. SECTION 10 - INTEREST OF CONSULTANT CONSULTANT covenants that it presently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the services under this Agreement. SECTION 11 - CONSULTANT'S STATUS It is expressly agreed that in the performance of the professional services required under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall at all times be considered an independent contractor as defined in Labor Code Section 3353, under control of the CITY as to the result of the work but not the means by which the result is accomplished. Nothing herein shall be construed to make CONSULTANT an agent or employee of CITY while providing services under this Agreement. SECTION 12 - INDEMNITY CONSULTANT agrees to hold harmless and indemnify CITY, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents, from and against any alleged claims, loss, liability, damage, and expense arising out of CONSULTANT s performance of this Agreement, except those claims arising out of CITY s active negligence or willful misconduct. CONSULTANT agrees to defend CITY, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents, against any such claims. 12 SECTION 13 INSURANCE I. Coverage shall be at least as broad as: 1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG covering CGL on an occurrence basis, including products-completed operations, personal &

13 advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 2. Automobile Liability: ISO Form Number CA covering any auto (Code 1), or if CONSULTANT has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non-owned autos (Code 9), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 3. Workers Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. 4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the CONSULTANT s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Other Insurance Provisions 13 The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: Additional Insured Status The City of San Mateo, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents are to be covered as insureds on the auto policy for liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT; and on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the CONSULTANT s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, or both CG and CG forms if later revisions used). Primary Coverage For any claims related to this contract, the CONSULTANT s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents. Any insurance or self-insurance

14 maintained by the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, or agents shall be excess of the CONSULTANT s insurance and shall not contribute with it. Notice of Cancellation Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice (10 days for non-payment) has been given to the City. Waiver of Subrogation CONSULTANT hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CONSULTANT may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONSULTANT agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the CONSULTANT to purchase coverage with a lower deductible or retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City. Verification of Coverage CONSULTANT shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the CONSULTANT s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. Note: See Insurance Requirements and Sample Endorsement attached to this Agreement. 14

15 15 SECTION 14 - NONASSIGNABILITY Both parties hereto recognize that this Agreement is for the personal services of CONSULTANT and cannot be transferred, assigned, or subcontracted by CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of CITY. SECTION 15 - RELIANCE UPON PROFESSIONAL SKILL OF CONSULTANT It is mutually understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that CONSULTANT is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the work agreed to be done under this Agreement and that CITY relies upon the skill of CONSULTANT to do and perform the work in the most skillful manner, and CONSULTANT agrees to thus perform the work. The acceptance of CONSULTANT's work by CITY does not operate as a release of CONSULTANT from said obligation. SECTION 16 - WAIVERS The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any provisions of any ordinance or law shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition, ordinance or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term, covenant, condition, ordinance or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term, condition, ordinance, or law. The subsequent acceptance by either party of any fee or other money which may become due hereunder shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law or ordinance. SECTION 17 - SEVERABILITY If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION 18 - COSTS AND ATTORNEYS FEES Attorney fees in an amount not exceeding $85 per hour per attorney, and in total amount not exceeding $5000, shall be recoverable as costs (by the filing of a cost bill) by the prevailing party in any action or actions to enforce the provisions of this Agreement. The above $5000 limit is the total of attorney fees recoverable whether in the trial court, appellate court, or otherwise, and regardless of the number of attorneys, trials, appeals, or actions. It is the intent of this Agreement that neither party shall have to pay the other more

16 than $5000 for attorney fees arising out of an action, or actions to enforce the provisions of this Agreement. SECTION 19 - NON-DISCRIMINATION CONSULTANT warrants that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall comply with applicable regulations governing equal employment opportunity. Neither CONSULTANT nor any of its subcontractors shall discriminate in the employment of any person because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification pursuant to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. SECTION 20 - MEDIATION Should any dispute arise out of this Agreement, any party may request that it be submitted to mediation. The parties shall meet in mediation within 30 days of a request. The mediator shall be agreed to by the mediating parties; in the absence of an agreement, the parties shall each submit one name from mediators listed by either the American Arbitration Association, the California State Board of Mediation and Conciliation, or other agreed-upon service. The mediator shall be selected by a "blindfolded" process. The cost of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. Neither party shall be deemed the prevailing party. No party shall be permitted to file a legal action without first meeting in mediation and making a good faith attempt to reach a mediated settlement. The mediation process, once commenced by a meeting with the mediator, shall last until agreement is reached by the parties but not more than 60 days, unless the maximum time is extended by the parties. SECTION 21 - LITIGATION CONSULTANT shall testify at CITY's request if litigation is brought against CITY in connection with CONSULTANT's services under this Agreement. Unless the action is brought by CONSULTANT, or is based upon CONSULTANT's wrongdoing, CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at CONSULTANT's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony. 16

17 17 SECTION 22 - NOTICES All notices hereunder shall be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: To CITY: Brad B. Underwood Public Works Director City of San Mateo 330 W. 20th Avenue San Mateo CA To CONSULTANT: SECTION 23 - AGREEMENT CONTAINS ALL UNDERSTANDINGS; AMENDMENT This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between CITY and CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, either written or oral. This document may be amended only by written instrument, signed by both CITY and CONSULTANT. SECTION 24 AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT CONSULTANT has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party. SECTION 25 - GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and, in the event of litigation, venue will be in the County of San Mateo.

18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and CONSULTANT have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. 18 CITY OF SAN MATEO, a municipal corporation BRAD B. UNDERWOOD DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSULTANT By Its Authorized Agent Printed name and title* *If a Corporation, can be either 1) President or 2) Vice President plus an additional corporate officer (i.e., Secretary, Treasurer) who shall sign below ADDITIONAL CORPORATE OFFICER (if necessary per the above) By: Printed name of additional corporate officer and title Attachments: Exhibit A: Scope of Services Exhibit B: Rate and Cost Schedule Including Hourly Rates, Sub-Consultants and Reimbursable Expenses

19 19 For Information Only CITY OF SAN MATEO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Coverage shall be at least as broad as: 1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG covering CGL on an occurrence basis, including products-completed operations, personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 2. Automobile Liability: ISO Form Number CA covering any auto (Code 1), or if CONSULTANT has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non-owned autos (Code 9), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 3. Workers Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. 4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the CONSULTANT s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Other Insurance Provisions The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: Additional Insured Status The City of San Mateo, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents are to be covered as insureds on the auto policy for liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT; and on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the CONSULTANT s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, or both CG and CG forms if later revisions used). Primary Coverage For any claims related to this contract, the CONSULTANT s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, or agents shall be excess of the CONSULTANT s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

20 20 Notice of Cancellation Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice (10 days for non-payment) has been given to the City. Waiver of Subrogation CONSULTANT hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CONSULTANT may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONSULTANT agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the CONSULTANT to purchase coverage with a lower deductible or retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City. Verification of Coverage CONSULTANT shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the CONSULTANT s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. To prevent delay and insure compliance with the requirements of the specifications, the insurance certificates and endorsements must be returned to: EVAN ALBERT, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF SAN MATEO 330 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403

21 21 SAMPLE ENDORSEMENT POLICY NUMBER: XXXXXXXXX THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY, PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS (FORM B) This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COVERAGE PART Name of Person or Organization: SCHEDULE The City of San Mateo, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents are named as additional insured. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance as respects any Person, Organization, Partnership or Joint Venture named above, and any other insurance available to such Person, Organization, Partnership or Joint Venture shall be excess and not contributory with the insurance afforded by this policy.