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CC - Item 4F – Consideration of an Investment Grade Audit Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. to Evaluate Energy Use Optimization Measures for City FacilitiesROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND ITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 8, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT AGREEMENT WITH SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BUILDINGS AMERICAS, INC. TO EVALUATE ENERGY USE OPTIMIZATION MEASURES FOR CITY FACILITIES SUMMARY This item seeks City Council approval of an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. The purpose of the IGA is to evaluate the City's energy usage and identify optimization measures such as LED lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades, installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and implementation of Building Automation Systems. The audit will focus on the following facilities: City Hall, Garvey Community Center, Rosemead Community Recreation Center, Garvey Park Clubhouse, Garvey Park Splash Zone, Rosemead Park, and the Rosemead Aquatic Center. Additionally, the project includes the development of a Capital Asset Planning database and a Streetlighting Master Plan for citywide LED streetlight conversion. DISCUSSION On May 13, 2025, City staff presented a proposed energy service performance project aimed at improving energy efficiency in City facilities. Following the presentation, the City Council approved the selection of Schneider Electric as the City's Energy Service Company (ESCO). The next step in the process is to enter into an IGA agreement with Schneider Electric. As part of the IGA, Schneider Electric will conduct a comprehensive audit that includes a detailed scope of work, construction schedule, firm pricing, projected energy and operational savings, product and design specifications, and identification of applicable utility incentives and grant opportunities to help fund infrastructure improvements. The proposed improvements include LED lighting retrofits, HVAC system upgrades, installation of VFDs, and integration of Building Automation Systems at City Hall, Garvey Community Center, Rosemead Community Recreation Center, Garvey Park Clubhouse, Garvey Park Splash Zone, Rosemead Park, and the Rosemead Aquatic Center. The audit will also support the development of a Streetlighting Master Plan, which will inform future retrofits and the potential installation of new street lighting. AGENDA ITEM 4.F City Council Meeting July 8, 2025 Page 2of3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Investment GradeAudit (IGA) Agreement with Schneider Electric in support of the City's Strategic Plan Goal C to improve city facilities and promote the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency resources. FISCAL IMPACT This energy conservation project will have no immediate fiscal impact. Staff have established performance metrics in the IGA Agreement that must be achieved by Schneider Electric. if Schneider Electric does not achieve the performance metrics, there is no obligation for the City to proceed with any of the energy conservation measures proposed in the IGA and there is no cost to the City for Schneider Electric to perform the investment grade audit. If Schneider Electric meets or exceeds the performance metrics and the City decides not to move forward with the project, the City will reimburse Schneider Electric for its time and material at a cost of $99,750. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it constitutes an administrative activity of the City involving general policy direction and does not commit the City to a specific project or result in a physical change to the environment at this time. As such, the action does not meet the definition of a "project" under CEQA, and no environmental review is required at this stage. Should the City move forward with the implementation of a specific energy efficiency project as a result of this direction, the proposed project will be evaluated for potential environmental impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). At that time, the City will determine the appropriate level of environmental review, if any, prior to project approval or commencement of physical work. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT This action aligns with the City of Rosemead's Strategic Plan Goal C — Infrastructure and Facilities, focusing specifically on improving city facilities and promoting the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency resources. It supports the modernization of public infrastructure through sustainable energy solutions and resource -efficient facility upgrades. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: Arlene Tieu, Administrative Analyst City Council Meeting July 8, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Submitted by: Sam Gutierrez, Director of Public Works Attachment A: Investment Grade Audit Agreement (Schneider Electric) Attachment A Investment Grade Audit Agreement (Schneider Electric) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT SERVICES (SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BUILDINGS AMERICAS, INC.) 1. PARTIES AND DATE. This Agreement is made and entered into this _ Day of , 2025 (Effective Date) by and between the City of Rosemead, a municipal organization organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California 91770 ("City") and Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. with its principal place of business at 1650 West Crosby Rd. Carrollton, TX 75006 ("Consultant'). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as 'Parties." 2. RECITALS. 2.1 Consultant. Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing Investment Grade Audit Services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California and is familiar with the plans of City. 2.2 Project. City desires to engage Consultant to render such ongoing professional Investment Grade Audit Services ("Services") as set forth in this Agreement. 3. TERMS. 3.1 Scope of Services and Term. Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 2 of 27 3.1.1 General Scope of Services: Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the Investment Grade Audit Services necessary for the Project, herein referred to as "Services". The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The City acknowledges that the Services are not intended to serve as a comprehensive inspection of the City's facilities and that, to facilitate the performance of the Services and to assist Consultant in identifying and recommending Energy Conservation Measures ("ECMs") appropriate for the City's facilities, the City is responsible for providing Consultant with all such access, knowledge and history as may be relevant to Consultant's analysis, including, without limitation, with respect to the City's facilities, systems, and equipment, as well as its accounting, maintenance, and operation practices. 3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a one (1) year period from the Effective Date shown unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. 3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant. 3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. 3.2.2 Schedule of Services: Consultant shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 3 of 27 3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements: All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City. 3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel: Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant at the request of the City. 3.2.5 City's Representative: The City hereby designates the City Manager, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee. 3.2.6 Consultant's Representative: Consultant hereby designates Marc Starkey or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her professional skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement. 3.2.7 Coordination of Services: Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times. 3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees: Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant represents that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City business License, and Gene2l Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 4 of 27 that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. 3.2.9 Laws and Regulations: Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with applicable local state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any liability to the extent found to be arising out of any failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations. 3.2.10 Insurance: Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B attached to and part of this agreement. 3.2.11 Safety: Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of its employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and life saving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. 3.2.12 Government Code Section 1097.6: In accordance with California Government Code §1097.6(c)(1), Consultant's duties and services under this Agreement shall not include preparing or assisting the City with any portion of the City's preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with the City. The City shall at all times retain responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent Project. Consultant's participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or specifications for any subsequent or additional contract shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications. Consultant shall cooperate with the City to General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 5 of 27 ensure that bidders (if the City elects to utilize a bidding process) for a subsequent contract on any subsequent Project have access to the same information, including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. 3.3 Fees and Payments. 3.3.1 Compensation: Subject to the conditions set forth in Sections 3.3.2.1, 3.3.2.2, and 3.3.2.3 below, Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement which shall not exceed Ninety -Nine Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty ($99,750) and shall be paid in accordance with consultant's proposal dated March 20'", 2025. Consultant's proposal is hereby incorporated and found in Exhibit "A". Extra Work may be authorized in writing. 3.3.2 Payment of Compensation: Consultant shall be compensated as follows: 3.3.2.1 Payment through Performance Contract. City shall have no payment obligations under this contract if Consultant and City execute an Energy Services Agreement within 180 days, allowing sufficient time for contract negotiation, attorney review, and City processing days, after issuance of the Notice of Acceptance (Exhibit C: Notice of Acceptance of Investment Grade Audit Report) of the final Investment Grade Audit Report, in which case the fee indicated in Section 3.3.1 above shall be incorporated into Consultant's project costs in the Energy Services Agreement and paid through the project's funding mechanisms. 3.3.2.2 Non -Execution of ESA. If City and Consultant do not Execute an Energy Services Agreement within 180 days as provided for in Subsection 3.3.2.1, above, and if Consultant's Investment Grade Audit Report does not meet the parameters of subsection 3.3.2.3 below, then City shall pay to Consultant the fee indicated in Section 3.3.1 above. 3.3.2.3 Project With Insufficient Savings. City shall have no payment obligations under this Contract in the event that Consultant's final Investment Grade Audit Report does not contain a package of cost saving measures which, if implemented, will provide City with cash savings sufficient to fund City's payments of all costs and fees associated with the Energy Services Agreement, including 1) the fee associated with the Investment Grade Audit, and 2) any annual fees for measurement, monitoring, and maintenance incurred by the Consultant. Should the Consultant determine at any time during the Investment Grade Audit that savings cannot be attained to meet these terms, the Investment Grade Audit will be terminated by written notice by the Consultant to City. In this event this Contract shall be cancelled, City shall have no obligation to pay, in whole or in part, the amount specified in Section 3.3.1 above. General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 6 of 27 3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses: Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City. 3.3.4 Extra Work: At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City's Representative. 3.4 Accounting Records. 3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection: Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. 3.5 General Provisions. 3.5.1 Termination of Agreement. 3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination: City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause. 3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination: If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished Documents/ Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request. 3.5.1.3 Additional Services: In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated. Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 7 of 27 3.5.2 Delivery of Notices: All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose: CONSULTANT: Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. 1650 West Crosby Rd Carrollton, TX 75006 Attn: Tammy Fulop CITY: City of Rosemead 8838 Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 Attn: Sam Gutierrez Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty- eight (48) hours by certified mail or deposit in the U.S. Mail, first-class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. 3.5.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality. 3.5.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property: This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement and are paid for in full by the City pursuant to Sections 3.3.2.1 or 3.3.2.2 above ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. The Documents & Data are intended for use solely with respect to the project for which they were prepared. Any reuse or modification by City shall be at City's sole risk. Should City provide Data and Documents to a third party, City will ensure Consultant is released by said third party from liability, arising out of the use of such Data and Documents. Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 8 of 27 3.5.3.2 Confidentiality: All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents and Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City. 3.5.4 Cooperation; Further Acts: The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement. 3.5.5 Attorney's Fees: If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all costs of such action as part of prevailing party's total damages as determined by court of competent jurisdiction or as agreed upon by the parties in settlement. 3.5.6 Indemnity and Defense. a. Indemnity and Defense To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless Agency and any and all of its officials, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including legal counsel's fees and costs, to the extent caused by the negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants (or any agency or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of services under this agreement. Consultant's duty to indemnify and hold harmless Agency shall not extend to the Agency's sole or active negligence. b. Duty to Defend In the event the Agency, its officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from the performance of the services encompassed by this agreement, and upon demand by Agency, Consultant shall defend the Agency at Consultant's cost or at Agency's option, to General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 9 of 27 reimburse Agency for its costs of defense, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in the defense of such matters to the extent the matters arise from, relate to or are caused by Consultant's negligent acts, errors or omissions. Payment by Agency is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this provision. In the event of any dispute between Consultant and Agency, as to whether liability arises from the sole or active negligence of the Agency or its officers, employees, or agents, Consultant will be obligated to pay for Agency's defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the Agency as solely or actively negligent. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to the design professional exceed the design professional's proportionate percentage of fault. 3.5.7 Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties. 3.5.8 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County. 3.5.9 Time of Essence: Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 3.5.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants: City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project. 3.5.11 Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties. 3.5.12 Assignment or Transfer: Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. 3.5.13 Construction; References; Captions: Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement. Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 10 of 27 3.5.14 Amendment; Modification: No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties. 3.5.15 Waiver: No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. 3.5.16 No Third Party Beneficiaries: There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. 3.5.17 Invalidity; Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 3.5.18 Prohibited Interests: Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City's Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. 3.5.19 Equal Opportunity Employment: Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted. 3.5.20 Labor Certification: By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services. General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 11 of 27 3.5.21 Authority to Enter 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 bind each respective Party. 3.5.22 Counterparts: This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. 3.6 Subcontracting. 3.6.1 Prior Approval Required: Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. 3.7 The City's Information. 3.7.1 The City is responsible for providing Consultant with all such access, knowledge and history as may be relevant to Consultant's performance of the Investment Grade Audit Services, including, without limitation, with respect to the City's Facilities, systems, and equipment, as well as its accounting, maintenance, and operation practices. the City is required to disclose all known or suspected deficiencies, defects and malfunctions of or affecting the Facilities, systems, equipment and components thereof, as well as any site conditions that should be considered in planning and executing future construction services. the City responsibilities are set forth in further detail on Exhibit A. The City agrees that it shall provide and continue to provide Consultant with all such information, documentation, access, knowledge and history as is available to the City and relevant to Consultant's timely and successful completion of and performance of its obligations under this Agreement and the Scope of Work, including, without limitation, the following: 3.7.1.1 Copies of or access to (i) all such working drawings, specifications, surveys and "As -Built" drawings as it may have relating to the Site(s), to the Work, and/or to work being performed by other companies at the Site(s), and (ii) all such surveys as it may have describing the physical characteristics, legal boundaries and restrictions, and/or utility locations at and around the Site(s); and 3.7.1.2 Copies of all energy bills, energy usage data, and all other such documentation maintained by the City. 3.7.2 To facilitate the exchange of relevant facilities information, the City shall provide Consultant with access to the City's key facilities personnel and, at Consultant's reasonable request, shall designate a City representative to ensure the timely and correct transfer of information requested by Consultant. [Signatures on next Page] General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 12 of 27 CITY OF ROSEMEAD Ben Kim, City Manager Date Attest: Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk Date Approved as to Form: Rachel Richman, City Clerk Date General Schneider Electric Buildings America, Inc. M Name: Title: [if Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES, President OR Vice President AND Secretary, AND CORPORATE SEAL OF CONTRACTOR REQUIRED] M Name: Title: Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 13 of 27 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES/ RATE SCHEDULE 1. CONSULTANT agrees to Provide Customer with the following: A. An IGA of each of the facilities described under Section 3 (each, a "Facility"; collectively, the "Facilities"); B. An IGA Report & Draft Deliverables as detailed below in Sections 4 & 5; C. A draft Energy and Construction Services Contract to be entered into if Customer elects to move forward with the Project. 2. Customer agrees to Provide CONSULTANT with the following: A. A list of any requirements and/or specifications that Customer expects to be included in and/or associated with the scope of work; B. Complete access to the Facilities (including remote network access as appropriate) and to information concerning the Facilities, including without limitation such Facility access and information as will enable CONSULTANT to accurately perform an energy efficiency analysis, measure actual energy use, take equipment inventory, determine operating schedules, and identify known operational deficiencies; C. Access to key personnel to discuss operating requirements; D. Copies or loans of building plans and other such documents for the purpose of facilitating CONSULTANT's understanding of the Facility characteristics and the current sequences of operation; and E. All other insight, knowledge and history as may be relevant to CONSULTANT's analysis, particularly with respect to the operation, maintenance and energy efficiency of the Facilities, as well as disclosure of all known or suspected deficiencies, defects and malfunctions of or affecting the Facilities or the systems, components and equipment therein. 3. Facilities /Systems Included: FACILITIES ADDRESS SQ. FT. Aquatic Center/ Rosemead Park 9155 Mission Dr, Rosemead, CA 91770 29,200 Garvey Park / Splash Zone 7933 Emerson PI, Rosemead, CA 91770 17,200 Rosemead City Hall 8838 E Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770 18,000 Garvey Community Center 9108 Garvey Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770 20,000 Rosemead Community Recreation Center 3936 Muscatel Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770 18,000 TOTAL 102,400 Ge 4 Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 14 of 27 SYSTEMS TO BE EVALUATED Interior LED Lighting Retrofit Exterior LED Lighting Retrofit Park and Sports Field LED Lighting Retrofit Streetlighting Master Plan HVAC Replacement Building Automation System Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Additional Savings/Modernization solutions as identified in IGA 4. Milestones & IGA Deliverables: The IGA will consist of three (3) major milestone deliverables and review meetings between the CONSULTANT, the Customer, and its agents including 3rd party City's Representation and SoCaIREN. Following submission of the 30%, 60%, and 90% IGA deliverables, the City and its agents shall have a maximum of ten (10) business days to review and either (a) approve the report for progression to the next phase or (b) return written comments, questions, or requested revisions to the CONSULTANT. If the City fails to respond within the ten (10) business day period, the report shall be deemed approved for the purpose of continuing to the next milestone, unless the City provides written notice within such period requesting a specific extension, not to exceed five (5) additional business days. Upon receipt of City comments, CONSULTANT shall respond within five (5) business days, and a conference call shall be scheduled promptly to resolve any outstanding issues. Milestone progression shall occur only after City has provided written approval or the report is deemed approved as outlined above. 30% Draft IGA Deliverable & Planning Meeting shall be completed within 45 calendar days after execution of this Contract. o Facility Descriptions — General, envelope, lighting, HVAC, building controls. o Baseline Lighting Audit o Equipment Inventories o Updated scope matrix of potential measure options for input and discussion o Feasibility level energy savings and costs for ECM options o Preliminary project development & implementation timeline 60% Draft IGA Deliverable & Planning Meeting shall be completed within 80 calendar days after the 30% milestone. o Detailed scope of work descriptions for each measure o Projected energy & cost savings for each measure o Supporting data, which may include EMS Trending analyses and data logger results o Budgetary pricing for the project based on subcontractor input consistent with Section 6 below. o Proposed M&V strategies in accordance with IPMVP o Preliminary Client Services offerings including CAP demo o Review of possible grants and funding incentives o Draft pro forma/financial models o Inflation & Escalation Rates - Any general inflation rates and/or escalation rates will be approved at the sole discretion of the City. The escalation rate shall not exceed 3 percent, unless agreed upon by the City. General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 15 of 27 90% Draft IGA Deliverable & Planning Meeting shall be completed within 45 calendar days after the 60% milestone o Final scope of work o Final fixed, firm pricing consistent with Section 6 below o Financial pro -forma o Guaranteed annual energy savings and M&V plan o Commissioning Plan o Operations & Maintenance Plan o Training Plan o Marketing vision and community engagement plan o Final drawings and equipment specifications o Preliminary construction phasing plan o Template Energy and Construction Services Contract for review 100% IGA Report shall be completed within 15 calendar days after the 90% milestone. o Incorporate all necessary engineering, economic, financial, and overall scope of work changes documented through the 30-60-90% draft deliverables o Include all required information detailed in the chart below & Section 5. o Final M&V plan IGA DELIVERABLES - WORK PRODUCTS Streetlighting Master Plan Streetlighting Audit - AutoCAD & ArcGIS Files Facilities Lighting Line -by -Line (LxQ Engineering Drawings Product Specifications PDF that clarifies how savings have been calculated. 5. Investment Grade Audit Report The IGA Report is a deliverable that summarizes various components of the project, including the proposed project scope, costs, savings, etc. CONSULTANT shall complete the following as a part of the 100% Investment Grade Audit (IGA) Report. Overview • Contact information • Executive Summary • Description of the facility, measures evaluated, analysis methodology, results • Summary table presenting the cost and savings estimates for each measure and for the project as a whole. • Summary table of recommended energy and operational saving measures, including total and itemization for each measure of total design and construction cost, annual maintenance costs, the first year cost avoidance (in dollars and energy units), simple payback and equipment service life • Any cost savings due to changes to utility rates or commodity costs due to changes in metering, commodity procurement, etc. • Summary of annual energy use and costs by fuel type and costs of existing or base year condition General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 16 of 27 • Calculation of energy and cost savings expected if all recommended measures are implemented, and total percentage savings of total facility energy cost. • Description of the existing facility, mechanical and electrical systems • Summary description of measures, including estimated costs and savings for each as detailed above • Summary of recommended City related actions (i.e. internal occupant energy reduction programs or competitions, plug load reduction measures, procurement recommendations -laptops not desktops, etc.) • Discussion of measures considered but not investigated in detail • Summary of the value beyond energy cost savings (i.e. greenhouse gas reduction, employee retention and recruiting benefits, employee productivity benefits, etc.) • Conclusions and recommendations Baseline and/or base Year energy use • Description and itemization of current billing rates, including schedules and riders. • Summary of all utility bills for all fuel types and water. • Identification and definition of base year consumption and description of how established Provide detail on baseline adjustments, if any, as approved by City. Reconciliation of estimated end use consumption (i.e. lighting, cooling, heating, fans, plug loads, etc.) with base year (include discussion of any unusual findings) Description of each operational and enerav savings measure Written description • Existing conditions • Description of equipment to be installed and how it will function • Detailed descriptions for each measure including analysis method, supporting calculations (submitted in appendices), results, proposed equipment and implementation issues, including a discussion of facility operations and maintenance procedures that will be affected by installation/implementation. • Plan for installing or implementing the recommendation. • Discussion of the conclusions, observations and caveats regarding cost and savings calculations. Savings calculations • Base year energy use and cost • Post -retrofit energy use and cost • Savings calculations including analysis methodology, supporting calculations and assumptions used. • Annual savings calculations. The cost savings for all energy saving measures must be estimated for each year during the contract period. Savings must be able to be achieved each year (cannot report average annual savings over the term of the contract). • Savings calculations must be limited to savings allowed by City as described above. • Percent cost -avoidance projected • Description and calculations for any proposed rate changes • Explanation of how savings interactions between retrofit options is accounted for in calculations. Genal Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 17 of 27 • Operation and maintenance savings, including detailed calculations and description. Ensure that maintenance savings are only applied in the applicable years and only during the lifetime of the particular equipment. • If computer simulation is used, include a short description and state key input data and software used. If requested by City, printouts shall be provided of all input files and important output files and included in the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) with documentation that explains how the final savings figures are derived from the simulation program output printouts • If manual calculations are employed, formulas, assumptions and key data shall be stated and provided for City's review. • Conclusions, observations, caveats Cost estimate • In accordance with Section 6, include a detailed narrative of the construction scope of work and open book pricing model that builds up the cost to a total fixed -firm price. Include all anticipated costs associated with installation and implementation. Provide specifications for major mechanical components as well as detailed lighting and water fixture counts. • Engineering/design costs • CONSULTANT/vendor estimates for labor, materials, and equipment; include special provisions, overtime, etc., as needed to accomplish the work with minimum disruption to the operations of the facilities. • Permit costs Other • Construction management fees • Environmental costs or benefits (disposal, avoided emissions, handling of hazardous materials, etc.) • Note that all markups and fees shall not exceed those stated in Section 6. • Conclusions, observations, caveats • Estimate of average useful service life of equipment • Commissioning plan • Measurement & Verification plan, following the current version of the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP), explaining how savings from each measure is to be measured and verified (description of Option A, B, C, or D will be implemented for the measure). • Discussion of impacts that facility would incur after contract ends. Consider operation and maintenance impacts, staffing impacts, budget impacts, etc., and identify who is responsible for maintenance. • Compatibility with existing energy management control and/or building automation systems. • Complete appendices that document the data used to prepare the analyses. Describe how data were collected. Genal Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 18 of 27 Streetlighting Master Plan 1. Survey of all city streets, identify all streetlights and traffic signal lights. Data gathered on forms pre -approved by the City. 2. Data compiled in Excel and mapped in ArcGIS & AutoCAD. Database to show for each luminaire: Owner (SCE vs City), Roadway Width, Style of Luminaire, Mounting Type, Mast Arm Length, Lamp Type, Wattage, Pole Material, Pole Height, Pole Spacing. 3. 5 -year Phased CIP Plan with luminaire replacement cost estimates, with the City understanding that a 5 -year cost -projection accuracy is not 100% due to projected potential tariffs. 4. 3 meetings with staff, one City Council meeting, One community meeting, and meetings with SCE. Collaborative brochure/flier included. Costs for mailings not included. 5. Photometrics on 151 City owned streetlights. Genal Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 19 of 27 6. Project Pricing: The below schedule is a deliverable that summarizes the pricing structure and the proposed project costs and price. CONSULTANT shall complete this chart as a part of the 100% Investment Grade Audit Report. Cost Markups Assumptions for Cost Markup Table Above Rows D - N are calculated as a percent of Row C Rows P & Q are calculated as a percent of Row O General Project Budget Category Maximum Percentage Price/Cost a Subcontractor Costs (Contractor Costs to CONSULTANT N/A b Other Direct Purchases of Equipment, Material, Supplies (Supplier Costs to CONSULTANT c Total of Hard Costs c = a + b d Project Development X9/0 e Design/Engineering X910 f Project Management X910 g Permits X910 h Performance Bond X9/0 i Payment Bond X910 j Commissioning X% K Measurement & Verification X95 1 Training X910 m Contingency X% n Warranty Service X% o Total of Hard Costs & CONSULTANT Fees X% o = c + sum(d:n) p Overhead 12% q Profit 6% r PROJECT PRICE SUB TOTAL w/OH &P X% r = o + p + q Assumptions for Cost Markup Table Above Rows D - N are calculated as a percent of Row C Rows P & Q are calculated as a percent of Row O General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 20 of 27 7. Savings Measurement & Verification Plan: The M&V plan will be developed per the most recent IPMVP guidelines for M&V of annual guaranteed savings. This plan and report shall be thoroughly reviewed by City. Energy-related cost savings shall be measured and/or calculated as specified in the savings M&V Plan. Upon acceptance of construction by City, an annual M&V Report shall be provided to City for the previous performance year to provide verification of savings. The M&V report shall be submitted within 60 days of the anniversary of the performance period Commencement Date. In the event the Energy and Cost Savings achieved during such guarantee year are less than the Guaranteed Energy and Cost Savings as defined in the agreed to Savings Guarantee, the CONSULTANT shall pay the City an amount equal to the shortfall. The CONSULTANT shall remit such payments to the City within 60 days of written notice by the City of such monies due In the event that the Energy and Cost Savings achieved during during such guarantee year are greater than the Guaranteed Energy and Cost Savings as defined in the agreed to Savings Guarantee, the excess savings shall inure to the benefit of the City and shall not be applied to previous or future years' shortfalls. The M&V Plan shall incorporate at minimum the following components: • Proposed Annual Savings Overview • Site Use and Savings Overview • M&V Plan Summary • Schedule of Verification Reporting Activities • Proposed Annual Savings per ECM �e�en� Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 21 of 27 EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Consultant will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Any insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City. Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance: Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in the amount of $10,000,000 per occurrence, $15,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO "insured contract" language will not be accepted. Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits shall be $5,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non -owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If Consultant or Consultant's employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person. Workers Compensation on a state -approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer's liability limits of $5,000,000 per accident or disease. Umbrella or excess liability insurance. [If required to meet higher limits]. Consultant shall obtain and maintain an umbrella liability insurance policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage liability coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer's liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions: • A drop-down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any reason, other than bankruptcy or insolvency of said primary insurer; • "Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to "reimbursement"; • Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies. Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 22 of 27 Should Consultant obtain and maintain an excess liability policy, such policy shall be excess over commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer's liability policies. Such policy or policies shall include wording that the excess liability policy follows the terms and conditions of the underlying policies. Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the consultant and "Covered Professional Services" as designated in the policy must include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must "pay on behalf of the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend the Named Insured. The policy retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement. Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A.M. Best's rating of A- or better and a minimum financial size Vll. General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant. Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Consultant: 1. Consultant agrees the Commercial General Liability, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be included additional insureds under such policies. 2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement, with the exception of Professional Liability insurance, shall prohibit Consultant, or Consultant's employees, or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise. 3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage. General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 23 of 27 4. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so-called "third party action over' claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor. 5. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period} that may affect City's protection without City's prior written consent. 6. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement from Consultant's Commercial General Liability policy, shall be delivered to City at or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant or deducted from sums due Consultant, at City option. 7. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide the Agency with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. If any of the Consultant's insurance agents, brokers or insurers are unwilling to provide such notice, then Consultant shall have the responsibility of notifying the Agency immediately in the event of Consultant's failure to renew any of the required insurance coverages, or insurer's cancellation or non -renewal... 8. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage (except Professional Liability and Workers' Compensation) required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, noncontributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance available to City. General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 24 of 27 9. Consultant agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review. 10. If Consultant's existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. 11. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City. 12. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement. 13. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard. 14. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 25 of 27 obligation is not effective until City executes a written statement to that effect. 15. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A certificate of insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to City at least five days prior to the expiration of the coverages. 16. The provisions of any workers' compensation or similar act will not limit the obligations of Consultant under this agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials and agents. 17. Requirements of specific coverage features, or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all inclusive. 18. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such. 19. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section. Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 26 of 27 Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City. General Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Page 27 of 27 EXHIBIT C NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT REPORT Notice of Acceptance Date of Notice Notice is hereby given that City accepts the Investment Grade Audit and Project Development Proposal by CONSULTANT, as contemplated in Section 2 of the Investment Grade Audit Contract dated City Representative Name go Date When completely executed, this form is to be sent by certified mail to the CONSULTANT by CITY. General