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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 93-016 - Approve & Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between COR & PACE Engineering for services for teh refoofing & roof drainage improvements to the Redding Convention Ctr1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT „ BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDDING AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATED CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. (DBA PACE ENGINEERING) IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,800.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REROOFING AND ROOF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE REDDING CONVENTION CENTER. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby approves entering into the above-mentioned Agreement with Professional Associated Consulting Engineers, Inc. (dba Pace Engineering) , a true copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Redding is hereby authorized and directed to sign said Agreement on behalf of the City of Redding; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest the signature of the Mayor and to impress the official seal of the City of Redding thereto. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 5th day of January , 1993 , and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe & Moss NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CHARLIE MOSS, Mayor City of Redding ATTEST: FORM PROVED: r` CONNIE STROHMAYER, ty Clerk L A. HAYS, ity Attorney 6 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 1993 , by and between CITY OF REDDING, Redding, California, hereinafter referred to as the CLIENT; and Professional Associated Consulting Engineers, Inc. , (dba PACE Engineering) of 1730 South Street, Redding, California, herein- after referred to as the ENGINEER. WITNESSETH THAT WHEREAS, the CLIENT requires engineering services for the reroofing and roof drainage improvements to the Redding Convention Center: AND WHEREAS, the ENGINEER is duly licensed as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California and is qualified and experienced to provide such engineering services: NOW, THEREFORE, the CLIENT and the ENGINEER for the consideration hereinafter named, agree as follows: ARTICLE I : ENGINEER'S SERVICES The ENGINEER shall perform those services which are described in the PACE letter dated December 23 , 1992 a copy of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. The ENGINEER has assumed that the structural systems of this facility conform with applicable Building Code requirements and therefore services to analyze, check and improve the existing structure are excluded herein. The ENGINEER makes no recommendations or investigations, with regard to asbestos containing materials as noted within "LIMITATIONS" in Exhibit "A" . ' I ARTICLE II: ENGINEER'S FEE II For services performed the ENGINEER shall be compensated on the basis of the rates established in the STANDARD CHARGES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, effective through December 31, 1993 , a copy of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT "B" and incorporated herein by this reference. The standard charges may not change except as a result of annual salary increases or decreases. The maximum engineering fee for the spray applied urethane foam roofing system shall not exceed an amount of $28, 300 for the design and inspection services, based on a not-to-exceed total of 344 man-hours. 'I The maximum engineering fee for the metal roofing system shall not exceed an amount of $39, 800 for the design and inspection services, based on a not-to-exceed total of 479 man-hours. The ENGINEER will make reasonable efforts to complete the work within the total man-hours indicated and will keep the client informed of progress toward that end so that the total man-hours or work effort can be adjusted if found necessary. The ENGINEER is not obligated to provide services beyond the indicated total man-hours allotted for the roofing system to be implemented, unless prior authorization is given for work in excess of the amount shown. The ENGINEER will perform all work necessary to complete the project. Work that is outside the scope of services contained in Article I shall be identified by the ENGINEER and agreed upon by the CLIENT and the ENGINEER and shall be paid for as extra work by the CLIENT in the event the maximum fee amount in this agree- ment is exceeded. `i ARTICLE III : PAYMENT FOR SERVICES I For services performed on a time and expense basis, the CLIENT agrees that he shall pay for the services performed by the ENGINEER as the work progresses, based upon work completed. Invoices shall be submitted by the ENGINEER at the beginning of each month for services performed during the previous month. Payment will be due upon receipt of invoices and shall be made within a period of 30 days following receipt of invoices. ARTICLE IV: COMPLETION OF SERVICES The ENGINEER agrees that he will complete the 90 percent plans and specifications within a time period of 60 calendar days beginning with a Notice to Proceed. The final plans will be completed within 30 days thereafter, providing the CLIENT completes its review within 10 days. It is agreed between the parties to this AGREEMENT that the ENGINEER cannot be responsible for delays occasioned by factors beyond his control, nor by factors which could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time the AGREEMENT was prepared. ARTICLE V: ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY The ENGINEER agrees that his services shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted engineering practices, but makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. The parties agree that estimated construction cost figures furnished in the preliminary and completed submittals by the ENGINEER are estimates only and the ENGINEER is not responsible for fluctua- tions in cost factors. i ARTICLE VI: CONTRACT AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS i This AGREEMENT shall include the City of Redding "General Provisions" attached as EXHIBIT "C. " The term consultant in that document shall refer to PACE Engineering. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto executed this AGREEMENT the day and year first above written. CITY OF REDDING APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY Mayor Attorney PACE ENGINEERING ATTESTED: BY Princip 1 Engineer Secretary WP-F/2022 .Agr Page 1 of 9 EXHIBIT "A" I PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN OF ROOF RECONSTRUCTION FOR REDDING CONVEN-nON CENTER II ' I) �I FOR THE CITY OF REDDING December 23, 1992 PACEPr�eaia„al �ss'O=da Co�csr�ltveg ENGIlVEERING ' Inc° ��� REDDING,GILIFORNTA EXHIBIT Protessio Page 2 of 9 PACEAssocia Consulting Engineers ENGINEERING Incorporated December 23 , 1992 i 0. 04 i 'I Director of Public Works City of Redding 760 Parkview Avenue Redding, CA 96001-3396 Attention: Jerry Aasen, Project Engineer Gentlemen: Subject: Proposal for Design of Roof Reconstruction for Redding Convention Center We are pleased to be invited to submit a proposal for providing design services for the re-roofing and retrofitting of the existing roof drainage system for the Redding Convention Center. This proposal is in response to your Request for Proposal (RFP) , and is based on our review of the RFP,research of roofing materials, consultation with several roofing contractors and suppliers, and a walk-through of the facility on December 16, 1992 , conducted by Jerry Aasen and attended by Bob Harp and Larry Boisclaire of PACE Engineering, among others. PURPOSE The purpose of our design services is to develop a functioning roofing and roof drainage system complete with construction drawings, specifications and inspection services. The construction costs for this system shall fit into the available funding. It was brought to our attention during the walk-through that the addition of the attached storage area re-roof adjacent to the stage and the detached mechanical equipment building re- roof are also to be included in this project with no increase in the current allocated construction budget. DISCUSSION We are in agreement with the RFP that the existing roof system in its existing state lacks adequate slope, drainage, detailing and proper roofing materials. These deficiencies, among others, have attributed to many years of poor roofing performance on the Convention Center facility. In addition to the drainage system (piping) being drastically undersized and sparsely located, the facility is also lacking an overflow system and emergency 1730 SOUTH STREET 9 REDDING• CA 96001 • (916) 244-0202 9 FAX (916) 244-1978 EXHIBIT "A" Page 3 of 9 Director of Public Works December 23 , 1992 Page 2 0. 04 scuppers. These deficient roofing items, amongst others, will be redesigned as part of our design services. We recommend that the City consider using a spray applied urethane foam roofing system in lieu of the metal and PVC roofing systems listed in the RFP. Our research indicates that the urethane roofing system lends itself to this particular facility more so than the other materials we evaluated which include ,I metal, PVC, built-up, EPDM, and other single ply systems. The following list describes the major benefits of urethane foam roofing as it applies to this facility: • Is easily formed into crickets during application, and can be built-up to provide positive drainage to force water into rainwater leaders. This facility currently has no such system, which accounts for the vast areas of ponding observed during our walk-through visit. • In itself this material has an insulation R-value of approximately 7 per inch of roofing. This benefit is two-fold in providing a thermal barrier against temper- ature change and a sound barrier against outside noises, rain, and hail. • Ultra-lightweight -- many times less than the existing roofing. This eliminates the need to analyze the roof structure for subsequent roofing loads. • Faster construction than other roofing systems. The full foam thickness of 1-1/2 inches plus is an integral monolithic waterproof membrane. • Adaptability to irregular roof surfaces is easily achieved. • Adaptability for slope on dead-level roofs. These areas exist in the lobby roof, auditorium side roof and stage side roof. • Excellent adhesion, capable of resisting up to 3 , 000 PSF uplift resistance. • Simple flashing details. This is the most significant characteristic of urethane foam roofing that especially lends itself to this facility. The areas most susceptible to leaking occur where the low point of the roof meets the curb or parapet walls, and around penetrations. Because this roofing is essentially a seamless self-flashing system the use of metal flashing can be omitted. r EXHIBIT "A" Page 4 of 9 I . Director of Public Works December 23 , 1992 Page 3 0. 04 • At approximately $3 . 50 per square foot installed, which includes $1. 00 per square foot for removing the old roof, the cost is considerably less than the $350, 000 allocated for the metal and PVC system. The metal roofing system stipulated in the RFP poses many disad- vantages that are listed below. It is for these reasons that we recommend against this system. • Excessive material and installation costs. In today's ' suffering economy, cost is always a consideration. Metal roofing costs nearly twice that of foam roofing. Elevating the metal roofing to achieve adequate drainage and to clear parapets will necessitate a new framing system over the existing roof structure to support this short span roofing material . • Excessive cost for the new framing system. Again, in order to provide sufficient drainage with this system utilization of a framing system to elevate the metal roofing is necessary. The framing system serves a two- fold purpose by increasing the roof slope and raising the roofing above the curbs and parapets. Tear off of the existing roofing is necessary to adequately support this framing system. • Requires analysis of existing structure. Because the ii framing system rearranges the manner in which the loads are applied to the existing roof framing, a thorough structural analysis of the existing roof would be required to check the capacity of the decking slabs and i framing. This would have a major impact on the design services cost. • Interior gutters (troughs) . Placing water collection gutters along the inner side of the parapet walls, as a means of hiding this element from view, may satisfy the architectural requirements of this RFP; however, according to the metal roof manufacturers we contacted, this type of detailing is not recommended and will greatly increase the susceptibility for roof leaks. • Seams in low slope roof areas are a source of potential leaks in any non-monolithic roofing system. • Added costs. Raising existing equipment curbs, electrical, and plumbing penetrations to accommodate the elevated metal roofing are another source of additional costs. EXHIBIT "A" Page 5 of 9 i! ,I Director of Public Works December 23 , 1992 Page 4 0. 04 While metal roofing is long lasting and is a water-tight material in itself, the deficiencies with this system occur at flashings, penetrations, gutters, ridges, valleys, equipment curbs, and other disruptions. These sources of problem areas are prevalent throughout this facility and are currently contributing to the problems with the present roofing system. LIMITATIONS This proposal was prepared under the assumption that the existing roofing, insulation and fillers do not contain asbestos. Our investigative work will not address asbestos materials. It is our recommendation that the City investigate the existing roofing system for asbestos as it has been brought to our attention that some built-up products were manufactured with asbestos during the period when this building was constructed. SCOPE OF WORK PACE Engineering proposes to provide the following services for the re-roofing of the Redding Convention Center: PRELIMINARY DESIGN l. ' Meet with City staff to review the project. 'i 2 . Review the existing building layout to study the existing roof slopes and drainage systems. i� 3 . Review existing plans and provide supplemental site visits. 4 . Investigate existing roofing to determine if removal is necessary. 5. Review the existing drainage around the facility and the existing storm drain piping system. 6 . Perform drainage calculations to determine the size, spacing, and location of roof drains, scuppers, and drain piping. 7. Develop preliminary plans, sketches and details of the proposed improvements which illustrate how to resolve the existing drainage and roof membrane problems. 8 . Meet with City staff to reach consensus as to the best means of resolving the drainage and roof membrane problems. '`_ � • EXHIBIT "A" Page 6 of 9 Director of Public Works December 23 , 1992 Page 5 0. 04 9 . Prepare preliminary cost estimate of sufficient detail to establish a range of cost for the project. PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: 1. Prepare contract documents (construction plans, 'I specifications and final cost estimate) in accordance with City of Redding standards. I 2 . Review standard design practices, standard technical provisions and procedures utilized by the City. 3 . Prepare construction plans on 24-inch x 36-inch inked mylar stamped and signed by a registered structural engineer. Provide to City original mylar drawings and final Autocad drawing on DXF format, on 3=-inch diskettes. 4 . Prepare technical specifications for the project on 8,-inch x 11-inch paper. Submit specification data file compatible with WordPerfect 5. 1 on 3=-inch diskette. 5. Provide four draft sets of both the 90 percent and 100 percent complete plans and specifications. 'i 6. Meet with City staff at 90 percent completion. it 7 . Meet with City staff at 100 percent completion. 8. Provide 40 sets of completed plans and specifications to the City. ASSISTANCE DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS 1. Provide assistance to City personnel during the bidding period for the purpose of: • answering questions as required to clarify plans and specifications • issue addenda as required • coordinate and schedule a pre-bid meeting at the project • make recommendation on the award of the project ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION i Director of Public Works December 23 , 1992 Page 6 0. 04 1. Evaluation of submittals and shop drawings. 2 . Resolve engineering problems during construction which are related to the plans and specifications provided by i; the Consultant. 3 . Coordinate with the City inspector on the inspection of the project. 4 . Provide periodic inspections and tests as required. TENTATIVE PROJECT SCHEDULE: DATE TASK 2/01/93 Begin with Preliminary Design subject to Council approval 2/18/92 Submit Preliminary Design and preliminary Cost Estimate 3/31/92 Submit 90-percent - Plans and specifications 4/13/92 Submit 100-percent - Plans and specifications 4/20/92 Submit 40 sets of completed plans and specifications 4/22/92 Advertise for bids RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL: Larry Boisclaire and Bob Harp are both registered civil and structural engineers and will be responsible for the majority of the design effort on this project. John Brunemeier is also a civil and structural engineer and is available should the schedule mandate his services. These individuals have a total of 47 years experience in the field of structural engineering and a total of 36 years experience with foam roofing systems. The anticipated time these individuals will spend on the project are as follows: Design Services Inspection Services (hrs. ) (hrs. ) Individual Foam Metal Foam Metal Bob Harp 133 224 111 125 Larry Boisclaire 70 90 20 30 John Brunemeier 10 10 ;I EXHIBIT "A" Page 8 of 9 Director of Public Works December 23 , 1992 Page 7 0 . 04 See attached resumes for additional individual qualifications. ! RELATED EXPERIENCE The following is a list of past key roofing projects that PACE Engineering has been involved with: Project Roofing Service Contact Phone # Shasta Diagnostic Foam Design & Jesse Holland 244-0777 Imaging Center Inspection Neighborhood Church Foam Design & Pastor Dale 221-5683 Inspection Edwardson PACE Engineering Foam Design & Dick Newton 1-673-1261 Building Inspection Harrasser Residence Foam Design Egon 243-5831 Harrasser Trinity Center School Foam Design Principal 1-266-3342 Recommend. Shasta College Built- Inspection Dr. Donald 225-4723 up/Foam Spellman Additional references and projects, along with addresses, will gladly be provided upon request. CONSULTANT FEE The following fees shown in the schedule include labor, expenses, mark-ups, overhead, and profit. Because the RFP indicates usage of a metal roofing system a fee schedule has been provided, although we highly recommend that this system not be used due to numerous disadvantages previously discussed. EXHIBIT "A" i• - . � O Page 9 of 9 Director of Public Works December 23 , 1992 Page 8 0. 04 FOAM ROOFING ESTIMATED FEE ESTIMATED FEE Work Phase Foam Roofing Metal Roofing Preliminary Design $ 2 , 625. 00 $ 4 , 850. 00 90% Completion 13 , 125. 00 19, 750. 00 100% Completion 875. 00 1, 200. 00 Bidding Phase 875. 00 1, 200. 00 Inspection 10, 800. 00 $ 12 , 800. 00 TOTALS (NOT TO EXCEED) $ 28, 300. 00 $ 39, 800. 00 CONCLUSIONS Because PACE Engineering has the largest staff of structural engineers in this area, we feel that we are best qualified to accommodate the project schedule and technical designs with competent and timely service. To our knowledge there have been no roof failures on projects where we have had the opportunity to design, inspect the application, and recommend the selection of the roofing contractor. Additionally, PACE Engineering is a corporation owned entirely by the active professionals within the organization. Consequently, all members of the project team listed are owners and capable of giving the City staff a very direct client-engineer relationship. We would be glad to arrange a field trip with you to view local facilities with foam roofing. Additionally, a demonstration by a qualified foam roofing contractor could be arranged to familiarize you with the advantages this material would provide for this project. We appreciate this opportunity to familiarize you with the findings of our preliminary research. We would very much appreciate the opportunity to participate on this project. For further information, please call. Respectful y submitted, Robert F. Harp Associate Engineer i4e � 4.1 �, Larry E. Boisclaire Principal Engineer WP-E/RFH/kbu enclosures Professional VACEAssocia� EXHIBIT "B" consulll� Engineers ENGINEERING Incorporated STANDARD CHARGES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Effective through December 31 , 1993 LABOR Titfe/Rating Hourly Charae Managing Engineer (E-7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95.00 Principal Engineer (E-6) . . . . . . . . . . . $86.00 Senior Engineer (E-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77.00 Associate Engineer (E-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00 Staff Engineer/Grade 3 (E-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.00 Staff Engineer/Grade 2 (E-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.00 Staff Engineer/Grade 1 (E-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.00 Technician 4 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.00 Technician 3 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.00 Technician 2 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Technician 1 - Draftsman/Engineering Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.00 Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.00 Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.00 Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.00 Clerk/Typist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00 Three-Man Survey Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "5135.00 Two-Man Survey Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "5101 .00 Survey Supervisor-Licensed Land Surveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.00 Welding and Structural Steel Fabrication Const. Obs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00 Soils Technician Including Nuclear Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63.00 lEXPENSES Incidental Expenses': Charge will be 51/6 of labor fee (plus any separately identified major expenses) Meals and Lodging: At cost (out-of-town and overnight work only) Air Transportation: At cost Vehicle Transportation: Included in 5% allowance for incidental expenses i unless specifically indicated otherwise in Agreement. Hourly labor rates are applicable during travel to and from jobsite. Express Mail/Federal Express: At cost Outside Services & Fees: At cost plus 7% administrative fee Computers, Plotters and Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments: Included in incidental expense allowance. Rates during court appearances and depositions as expert witness will be as set forth in the Engineering Agreement. *When prevailing wages are required on public works projects and are greater than normal wages, survey field rates will be adjusted accordingly by adding additional salary costs plus 15% for overhead and profit. • 'Incidental expenses normally included in the 5% fee are as follows: vehicle transportation, long-distance telephone calls, FAX, normal mailing charges, printing and copying, photos, recording fees, incidental material purchases, stakes, pins, taxi and limousine fees, tips, and other similar incidental expenses related to the project. Vehicle mileage will be at $0.30 per mile 1 if shown as a separate pay item in contract. 1730 SOUTH STREET • REDDING, CA 96001 • (916) 244-0202 • FAX (916) 244-1978 W P-G i i XI. CONTRACT PROVISIONS The following contract provisions are furnished as information to the Consultant and will be considered as a basis for the agreement between the Consultant and the City of Redding. The contract will be a written agreement between the Consultant selected and the City setting forth scope of work, time line, payment schedules, City ownership of work, and cost of work. The contract will be fixed with a not- to-exceed amount unless a change order is approved in advance of additional work being performed. The contract shall include, but not limited to the following provisions: 1. Compensation and Method of Payment Payment would be based on tasks with a not-to-exceed limit for the final price for each project. 2. Changes The City may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the services of the Consultants to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the Consultant's i i 'i compensation which are mutually agreed upon by and between the City and the Consultant, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this contract. 3. Terminations of Contract for Cause If through any cause, the Consultant fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner his obligations under this contract or- if the Consultant violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this contract, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract by giving written notice to the Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least five days before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all documents, program specifications, and work papers prepared for the City by the Consultant becomes the City's property. The City shall pay Consultant a reasonable amount for any work performed up to the stated effective termination date subject to verification by the City that said work was satisfactorily performed. 4. Conflict of Interest The Consultant agrees that it presently has no interest and shall acquire no interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder. The Consultant further agrees that, in the performance of the agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed. 5. Assignability The Consultant shall not assign any interest in this contract and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation) without the prior written approval of the City provided; however, that claims for money due or to become due to the Consultant from the City under this contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution, or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval . Notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the City. 6. Personnel a. The Consultant represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all necessary personnel required to perform the services under this contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with agencies providing funds for the project. b. All of the service required hereinafter shall be performed by the Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in performing the services are to be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services. All professional personnel , including subConsultants engaged in performing services for the Consultant under this i contract, are to be indicated in the personnel listing contained in the Consultant's proposal attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. C. Except as hereinabove agreed, no other portion of the services nor any right, title, or interest hereinunder this contract shall be assigned, transferred, conveyed, or subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City. 'I d. Any changes or substitutions in the Consultant's personnel as set forth herein must be made known. to the City's- project director; and the City' s project director shall execute a written approval before said change or substitution can become effective. 7. Status Consultant, in accordance with his status as an independent Consultant, covenants and agrees that he will conduct himself consistent with such status, that he will neither hold himself out as nor claim to be an officer or employee of the City, and that he will not make any claim, demand, or application to, or for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of the City, including, but not limited to, worker's compensation coverage, unemployment insurance benefits, social security coverage or retirement membership credit. 8. Insurance Requirements CONSULTANTS ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS BELOW. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT CONSULTANTS CONFER WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE INSURANCE CARRIERS OR BROKERS TO DETERMINE IN ADVANCE THE AVAILABILITY OF INSURANCE CERTIFICATES AND ENDORSEMENTS AS PRESCRIBED AND PROVIDED HEREIN. A. Evidence of Maintenance ReQuired. The Consultant shall , at all times, maintain in full force and effect the insurance required by this section. Certificates of insurance and necessary endorsements evidencing required coverages or policies shall be filed with the Risk Management Office at least ten (10) days prior to the beginning of work. B. Qualifying Insurers. All required insurance policies shall be issued by companies which hold a current policy holders alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A:VII according to the most recent issue of Best's Insurance Reports. C. Insurance Reouired. General liability, professional errors and omissions liability, automobile liability and workers'compensation insurance shall be maintained as follows: 1. General Liability 'Insurance. Either (a) comprehensive general or (b) commercial general liability. a. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance for bodily injury (including death) , personal injury, and property damage which provides limits of not less than one million ($1,000,000) dollars combined single limit per occurrence. or i b. Commercial General Liability Insurance for bodily injury (including death) , personal injury, and property damage which provides limits of not less than one million ($1,000,000) dollars general limit per occurrence and two million ($2,000,000) dollars general aggregate limit. In either case, the comprehensive general or commercial general liability policies shall include coverage or endorsements for: a. Premises and operations; b. Contractual liability; C. Products/Completed Operations with limits of one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence which is required to be maintained for a minimum of two (2) years following acceptance of the work by the City; d. Independent Consultants; and e. Personal injury liability. The personal injury endorsement shall not contain the so-called "a" (liability assumed under the contract) or "c" (suits brought by employees) exclusions. The comprehensive or commercial general liability insurance, and the automobile liability required below, shall also include the following endorsements, copies of which shall be provided: i a. Inclusion of the City of Redding, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds as respects services or operations under the contract. b. Cross liability and severability of interest clauses providing that the insurance applies separately to each insured except with respect to the limits of liability. C. Stipulation that the insurance is primary insurance and that neither the City nor its insurers will be called upon to contribute to a loss. 2. Professional Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance, in an amount not less than two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000). 3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability for bodily injury (including death) and property damage which provides total limits of not less than one million ($1,000,000) dollars combined single limits per occurrence, applicable to all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. 4. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employer' s Liability Insurance shall be provided for all employees engaged in services or operations under the contract. The Employer's Liability insurance shall provide limits of not less than one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence. Both the Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability policies shall contain the Insurer' s waiver-of subrogation in favor of the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. 0. Claims Made Coverage. If general liability or professional errors and omissions insurance is written on a "claims made" basis, the certificate of insurance must clearly so state, and the following additional information must be provided: 1. Whether defense coverage is included. in the policy limit (yes or no) . 2. All aggregate limitation including: i ) General aggregate, and ii ) Products/Completed Operations Aggregate. 3. The retroactive date. 4. The .length of time for extended reporting period. 5. Any limitations on invoking the reporting period (other than nonpayment) . 6. Whether a "Notice of Circumstances" is allowed (yes or no) . E. Other Insurance Provisions 1. The requirements of these Standard Specifications as to 'i types and limits of insurance. coverage to be maintained by the Consultant, and any approval of insurance by the City, are not intended to, and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant or pursuant to the contract, including, but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnifications, 'i not preclude the City from taking any other action available to it under any other provisions of the contract or law. 2. The City acknowledges that some insurance requirements contained in these Standard Specifications may be fulfilled it by self-insurance or other combinations of insurance on the part of the Contractor. However, this shall not in any way limit liabilities assumed by Consultant under the contract. Any self-insurance or other combinations on insurance must be approved in writing by the City, at its sole discretion. 3. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. !1 4. The City recognized that not all Consultants may be able to exactly meet these insurance requirements. While other options may be considered by the city, greater consideration will be given to those Consultants who meet the requirements. S. The City reserves the right to withhold any progress payments to the Consultant in the event of non compliance with any insurance requirements. 9. Ownership, Publications, Reproductions, and Use All finished documents and materials prepared pursuant to this agreement are the property of the City. The City shall have the unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any finished reports, data, or other materials prepared under this agreement. 10. Verbal Agreement or Conversation No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the City, either before, during, or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained, nor shall such verbal agreement or conversation entitle the Consultant to any additional payment whatsoever under the terms of this contract. 11. Indemnification Consultant agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, damages, claims, suits, liens, and judgments, of whatever nature, including claims for contribution and/or indemnification, for injuries to or death of any person or persons, or damage to the property or other rights of any person or persons arising out of, or alleged to have arisen from the willful or negligent acts, errors or omissions of Consultant i.n the performance of the agreement. Consulas tant's obligation to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold hereinabove, shall include any matter arising out of any actual or alleged infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright, or service mark, or any actual or alleged unfair competition, disparagement of '. product or service, or other business tort of any type whatsoever, or any actual or alleged violation of trade regulations. Consultant i further agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, from liability for compensation under- the Worker' s Compensation Act arising out of injuries sustained by any employee of Consultant. 12. Force Majeure The Consultant shall not be in default by reason of any failure to perform this agreement in accordance with its terms (including any failure by the Consultant to make progress in the performance of the work hereunder which endangers such performance) if such failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant and its subConsultants. Such causes may include, but are not restricted or limited to, acts of Goa, or of the public enemy, acts of the government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine, restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather, but in every case, the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant and its subConsultants. CDf9TRACT AWARD .j Subsequent to preparation of a draft written agreement between the City and the Consultant, the contract shall be submitted to the City Council for approval . If approved by Council , the Consultant will then have ten (10) working days to submit all the necessary insurance certificates. Once the certificates are approved, the City will issue a Notice to Proceed and the Consultant shall then diligently prosecute the work to completion within the time frame mutually agreed upon by the City and the Consultant. ja/59