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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 PSA ASSIGNMENT JAMBOREE & TUSTIN RANCH RD REHAB PROJECTS• Agenda Item 7 ~~ . ~~- ~ AGENDA REPORT Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director t MEETING DATE: MARCH 16, 2010 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: DOUGLAS S. STACK, ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ASSIGNMENT FOR JAMBOREE ROAD (CIP 7194) AND TUSTIN RANCH ROAD (CIP 7195) REHABILITATION PROJECTS SUMMARY The City of Tustin currently has a Consultant Services Agreement with Norris-Repke, Inc. for Design Engineering Services for the Jamboree Road and Tustin Ranch Road Pavement Rehabilitation Projects (CIP Nos. 7194 and 7195). In November of 2009, Norris-Repke, Inc. was purchased by Winzler & Kelly who has requested that the City of Tustin consent to the assignment of the Consultant Services Agreement with Norris-Repke, Inc. to Winzler & Kelly. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the assignment of the Consultant Services Agreement with Norris-Repke, Inc. to Winzler & Kelly and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the consent documents on behalf of the City. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. DISCUSSION On December 16, 2008, the City of Tustin entered into a Consultant Services Agreement with Norris-Repke, Inc. for Design Engineering Services for the Jamboree Road and Tustin Ranch Road Pavement Rehabilitation Projects (CIP Nos. 7194 and 7195). Design has been completed for the Jamboree Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 7194), the construction contract has been awarded, and the project is currently in the early construction phase. Design is proceeding on the Tustin Ranch Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 7195). In November of 2009, Norris-Repke, Inc. was purchased by Winzler & Kelly. Winzler & Kelly has provided the City with the attached Assignment of Professional Service Agreement and Consent to Assignment forms and is requesting that the City of Tustin formally consent to the assignment of the existing Norris-Repke Consultant Services Agreement to Winzler & Kelly. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ASSIGNMENT CIP NO's 7194 & 7195 March 16, 2010 Page 2 The project design team with Norris-Repke, Inc. will remain intact and will continue work on the projects under the new ownership of Winzler & Kelly. Staff has determined that Winzler & Kelly is qualified to provide the engineering design services required for these projects and the Consent to Assignment document has been approved as to form by the City Attorney. o g a S. Stack, P.E. Dana R. Kasdan, P.E. '- In Director of Public Works/City Engineer Engineering Services Manager Attachments: Assignment of Professional Services Agreement and Consent to Assignment Forms Consultant Services Agreement (Existing) S:\City Council Items\2010 Council Items\Assignment of Contract Norris Repke.docx ASSIGNMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT This Assignment of Rights and Delegation of Duties ("Agreement") effective as of November 1, 2009 is entered into by and between Norris-Repke, Inc. ("Assignor"), and Winzler & Kelly ("Assignee") with respect to the following: RECITALS A. Assignee has purchased all of the assets of Assignor as more fully described in the Asset Purchase Agreement ("Purchase Agreement"), dated October 31, 2009. B. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement certain contracts for professional services of Assignor must be assigned to Assignee, with the consent of Assignor's clients. Assignor has entered into a professional service agreement with The City of Tustin ("Professional Service Contract") dated December 16, 2008 for Engineering Services for the Jamboree Rd. and Tustin Ranch Rd. Rehabilitations. C. The Assignor now wants to assign its rights and delegate its duties under the Professional Service Contract to Assignee. The Assignee is willing to accept such assignment and delegation. The parties understand that The City of Tustin will consent to such assignment and delegation as described in this Agreement. AGREEMENT 1. Assignor assigns, transfers, and conveys to Assignee all of Assignor's rights, title, and interest in and to and delegates to Assignee all its duties and obligations under the Professional Service Contract. 2. Assignee accepts the assignment to it by Assignor of all of Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to, and the delegation to it by Assignor of all of Assignor's duties and obligations under, the Professional Service Contract. 3. The Assignor and Assignee, respectively, bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. 4. Should any legal proceeding be commenced between the parties to this Agreement seeking to enforce any of its provisions, the prevailing party in such a proceeding shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum for attorney's fees, expert witness' fees and other litigation expenses which shall be determined by the court or forum in such a proceeding or in a separate action brought for that purpose. N-R Job # W&K Job # Page 1 of 2 5. If any provision or portion of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid, it is agreed that such invalidity shall affect only such provision or portion thereof, and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in force and effect. 6. No action or failure to act by the parties shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Agreement, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach there under, except as may be specifically agreed in writing. 6. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except that portion of California law dealing with conflicts of law. 7. Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into and perform the Agreement and that the person executing the Agreement on behalf of that party has been property authorized and empowered to enter into the Agreement. 8. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and when signed by each of the Parties shall be deemed to be in full force and effect. ASSIGNOR Norris-Repke, Inc. L Warren W. Repke P.E. Principal ASSIGNEE Winzler & Kelly Jeff ooper, P.E. Sou west Regional Manager N-R Job # w&cK Job # Page 2 of 2 CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT The undersigned consents to the assignment by Norris-Repke, Inc. ("Assignor") to Winzler & Kelly ("Assignee") of all of Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to the professional service agreement with The City of Tustin ("Professional Service Contract"), dated December 16, 2008 for the Jamboree Road and Tustin Ranch Road Projects. This consent is effective as of Novemberl, 2009 and the assumption by Assignee of all of Assignor's duties and obligations under the Professional Service Contract. This consent to assignment includes the transfer of all previously prepared plans, drawings, specifications, and work products produced by Assignor to Assignee. Assignor agrees that no outstanding amounts are due and no further charges will be tendered to The City of Tustin relative to the previous agreement with Assignee. This consent relates to the assignment described above only. Assignee may not assign any interest in the Agreement without the prior written consent of The City of Tustin. "City" City of Tustin Bv: Jerry Amante Title: Mayor "Consultant" Norris-Repke, Inc. ,~ By: arren W. Repke Title: Principal In Charge ATTEST: Pamela Stoker, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: <G~~ Do as C. Holland, ity Attorney N-R Job # W&K Job # EXiSt~n~ CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES, is made and entered into this It~tl,day of Dz:.zMb~~ 20 08 , by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN, a municipal corporation, hereafter referred to as "City", and Norris-Repke, Inc., a California Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant". RECITALS WHEREAS, City requires the services of a consultant to furnish the necessary Engineering Services for the Jamboree Road Rehabilitation Project between 2,750 feet north of Tustin Ranch Road and the north City Limits (CIP No. 7194) and the Tustin Ranch Road Rehabilitation Project between Bryan Avenue and Jamboree Road (CIP No. 7195), hereinafter referred to as "Project"; and WHEREAS, City has prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) dated September, 2008, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and is by this reference incorporated into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, in response to City's RFP, Consultant has submitted to City a proposal dated September 29, 2008, a copy of which is attached hereto marked as Exhibit "B" and is by this reference incorporated into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified to provide the necessary services for the Project and desires to provide said services to City; and WHEREAS, City desires to retain the services of Consultant for said Project. NOW, THEREFORE, for the consideration and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT Section 1: Scope of Consultant's Services Consultant shall perform all work necessary to complete in a manner satisfactory to City, the services set forth in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Section 2: Order of Precedence In the event of a conflict between or among any of the documents comprising this Agreement, the following order of precedence shall govern the provision in question: 1. This Agreement 2. City's Request for Proposal (Exhibit "A") 3. Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit "B") Section 3: Time for Completion The time for completion of the work to be performed by Consultant is an essential condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and diligently the work of this Agreement according to reasonable schedules established by the City for various items described and as outlined within Consultant's proposal. Consultant shall not be accountable for delays in the progress of its work caused by any condition beyond its control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the party responsible for the delay. Section 4: Compensation A. The compensation to be paid under this Agreement shall be as set forth in Exhibit "B", which shall not exceed a total cost of $197,535.00. B. Consultant shall submit detailed invoices, based upon the actual work performed accompanied by backup documentation as requested by the City. C. Progress payments for work completed shall be paid by City as the work progresses, within thirty (30) days of the date of Consultant's invoice. 2 D. Consultant shall provide City with a monthly itemization of all work performed, and the fees accrued thereon, in complete and sufficient detail to fully apprise City thereof. Section 5: Independent Contractor Consultant's relationship to City in the performance of this Agreement is that of an independent contractor. Consultant's personnel performing services under this Agreement shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control and shall be employees of Consultant and not employees of City. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due its employees in connection with this Agreement and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, such as social security, income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, worker's compensation and similar matters. Section 6: Indemnification Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold City, its officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns harmless from any loss, damage, injury, sickness, death, or other claim made by any person and from all costs, expenses and charges including attorney's fees caused by or arising out of Consultant's, its officers', agents', subcontractors', or employees' negligent acts, negligent errors, or negligent omissions or willful misconduct, or conduct for which the law imposes strict liability on Consultant in the performance or failure to perform this Agreement. Section 7: Insurance A. Consultant shall maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance (each of which shall include property damage and bodily injury) and each with limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit coverage per occurrence. B. Consultant shall maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement a policy of professional liability insurance coverage with limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit coverage per claim or per occurrence. If Consultant provides claims made professional liability insurance, Consultant shall also agree in writing either (1) to purchase tail insurance in the amount required by this Agreement or to cover claims made within five (5) years of the completion of Consultant's service under this Agreement, or (2) to maintain professional liability insurance coverage with the same carrier, or with an equivalent carrier in the amount required by this Agreement for at least five (5) years after completion of Consultant's services under this Agreement. Consultant shall also provide 3 evidence to the City of the purchase of the required tail insurance or continuation of the professional liability policy by executing the attached Letter Agreement on Consultant's letterhead. C. Consultant shall carry and pay for such workers' compensation insurance as is required to fully protect Consultant and its employees under California Worker's Compensation Insurance Law. The insurance company shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City for losses paid under the policy, which losses arose from the work performed by the named insured. D. Other applicable insurance requirements are: (1) Name the City, its officials and employees as additional insured on the commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance policies. (2) The insurance shall be issued by a company authorized by the Insurance Department of the State of California and rated A, VII (seven) or better (if an admitted carrier) or A-, X (ten) or better (if offered by a surplus line broker), by the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, except that the City will accept workers' compensation insurance rated B-, VII (seven) or better, or from the State Compensation fund. (3) The insurance shall not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) days written prior notice to the City; and (4) The commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance shall each be primary as respects the City, and any other insurance maintained by the City shall be in excess of this insurance and not contribute to it. E. Upon execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance and insurer endorsements evidencing the required insurance. Insurer endorsements (or a copy of the policy binder if applicable) shall be provided as evidence of meeting the requirements of Subsections (1)(3) and (4) of Section 7D above and the waiver of subrogation requirement in Section 7C above. If self- insured for worker's compensation, Consultant shall submit to City a copy of its certification of self-insurance issued by the Department of Industrial Relations. Section 8: Termination of Agreement A. City and Consultant shall each have the right to terminate any or all of the services covered by this Agreement at any time or any reason by giving ten (10) business days written advance notice to the other party. B. Upon termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall be paid for services rendered by the effective date of the termination. C. Upon termination of this Agreement or completion of the Project, all documents relating to the Project shall become the sole property of City. Should City terminate this Agreement pursuant to subparagraph A. of this Section, Consultant shall within ten (10) business days of receipt of notice of termination, provide City with all documents within Consultant's possession relating to this Agreement and 4 the Project, including but not limited to all completed documents and all drafts of uncompleted documents. Section 9: Notice Any notice allowed or required to be given shall be effective upon personal delivery thereof, or upon depositing thereof in the United States Postal Service, certified mail, upon receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: To City: City of Tustin Attn.: Tim D. Serlet, Director of Public Works/City Engineer 300 Centennial Way Tustin, CA 92780-3715 To Consultant: Norris-Repke, Inc. Attn.: Warren W. Repke, Principal in Charge 400 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 230 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Section 10: Miscellaneous Provisions A. Consultant shall proceed immediately and diligently to perform the services provided for in this Agreement upon receipt of notice from City to proceed therewith. B. No part of this Agreement may be assigned by Consultant without the prior written approval of City. C. This Agreement shall extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. D. Consultant shall perform all services required under this Agreement using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar conditions in similar localities, and shall be responsible for all errors and omissions for services performed by Consultant under the terms of this Agreement. E. Consultant certifies that there shall be no discrimination against any employee who is employed in the work covered by this Agreement, or against any application of such employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin including but not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, lay-off or termination, rate of 5 pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. F. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with California Law. The parties agree that the Orange County Superior Court is the exclusive venue for any lawsuits by either party regarding this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement was executed by the parties on the date and year first above written. "CI' CI7 By Titt ATTEST: ~~ Pa toker, Jerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Dou las C. olland, City ttor y "CONSULTANT" Norris-Repke, Inc. By Warren W. Repke Title Principal in Charge 6