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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
No. 2017-09
For
City of Rosemead Website Re-design and Maintenance
Deadline for Submission:
6:00 pm
Thursday, June 22, 2017
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 3
A. General Information .......................................................................................................................... 3
B. Term of Engagement ......................................................................................................................... 3
II. NATURE OF SERVICES REQUIRED .......................................................................................................... 4
A. Scope of the Work to be Performed: ................................................................................................. 4
B. Location of the Work: ....................................................................................................................... 6
C. Irregularities and Illegal Acts ............................................................................................................ 7
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE GOVERNMENT ............................................................................................... 8
IV. TIME REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................ 8
A. Proposal Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 8
V. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS .......................................................................................................... 9
A. Examination of Proposal Documents ................................................................................................ 9
B. Information to be submitted: ............................................................................................................. 9
C. Contract Type and Method of Payment ............................................................................................. 10
D. Insurance Requirements .................................................................................................................... 11
E. Review and Selection Process ......................................................................................................... 11
F. Collusion: ........................................................................................................................................ 11
G. Disqualification ............................................................................................................................... 11
H. Non-Conforming Proposal .............................................................................................................. 12
I. Gratuities ......................................................................................................................................... 12
J. Withdrawal of Proposal ................................................................................................................... 12
K. Rights of the City ............................................................................................................................ 12
L. Addenda ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
M. Notification of right to protest contract award ..................................................................................... 13
N. Conflicts of Interest .............................................................................................................................. 13
VI. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 13
A. General Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 13
ATTACHMENT A: Work cost proposal form ...................................................................................................... 14
ATTACHMENT B: Estimate of Cost .................................................................................................................... 15
ATTACHMENT C: Scoring Criteria ....................................................................................................................... 16
ATTACHMENT D: Standard Agreement for Services ......................................................................................... 17
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. General Information
The City of Rosemead is requesting proposals from qualified web site designers. The required
services and performance conditions are described in the Scope of Work (or Services).
There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City of Rosemead to reimburse responding
firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. Materials
submitted by respondents are subject to public inspection under the California Public Records Act
(Government Code Sec. 6250 et seq.), unless exempt.
To be considered, a proposal must be received by Brad McKinney, Assistant City Manager at 8838
E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770, by 6:00 P.M. on June 22, 2017. The City reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals submitted.
During the evaluation process, the City of Rosemead reserves the right, where it may serve the
City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarification from proposers, or to allow
corrections of errors or omissions. At the discretion of the City of Rosemead, firms submitting
proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation process.
The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any idea(s) in a proposal
regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by
the firm of the conditions contained in the request for proposals, unless clearly and specifically
noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of Rosemead and
the firm selected.
It is anticipated the selection of a firm will be completed by July 25, 2017. The City reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any non-material irregularities or information in any
proposal, and to accept or reject any items or combination of items.
B. Term of Engagement.
It is the intent of the City to contract for the services presented herein for a term of three (3) years.
The City of Rosemead reserves the right to extend the term of this contract for two additional (1)
one-year terms subject to the satisfactory negotiation of terms, including a price acceptable to both
the City and the selected firm. The proposal package shall present all-inclusive fees for each year
of the contract term. Any Proposer submitting shall state their willingness to agree to the following
terms and conditions:
The awardee must be fully committed to the mission of the City of Rosemead
Termination - A termination agreement is to be negotiated between the parties that includes
provisions on termination for cause and termination for convenience.
Oral Presentations - Any Proposer who submits a proposal in response to this Request for
Proposal (RFP) must be willing to make oral presentations related to contract-related activities
at the request of the City of Rosemead.
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Compensation - The schedule of compensation will be mutually negotiated. The compensation
plan will include payment based upon an assessment of the Proposer’s attainment of specific,
measurable outcomes or “performance benchmarks,” which will be mutually developed
between the City of Rosemead and the selected Proposer.
II. NATURE OF SERVICES REQUIRED
A. Scope of the Work to be performed:
The City of Rosemead is soliciting responses from qualified firms to update its website to enhance
the user experience, simplify content management, and provide better information and customer
service to its community, while meeting high standards for design quality and visual appeal.
Effective websites provide interactive content that keeps users engaged and coming back.
Effective websites also must ensure that content sought is easily found and that navigation remains
user friendly. The following are services that are desired for the City’s website. Depending on
budget and timing, these may come in a phased approach. As such, it is possible that not all items
listed below will be implemented in the scope of this proposal.
Services may be prioritized from the below list. Website redesign to include the following features:
A completely new graphic design in line with the City’s branding. A minimum of three
alternative designs will be submitted for evaluation.
Provide unified user interface while allowing or sub-levels of thematic branding / navigation.
Compatibility with multiple browsers including, but not limited to, Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome.
A new information architecture and content organization that enhances usability, navigation
and search capability.
The ability to access services based on location via a map interface, such as Geomapping.
Robust search engine with advanced / customizable search capabilities.
Site content conversion, clean up and migration from current system.
Offer departments the ability to differentiate, their pages from the main city pages while
falling within the same framework.
Offer support for American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 508.
Website and infrastructure must be PCI (The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
compliant.
Offer the ability to translate the website into various languages such as Chinese, Vietnamese,
and Spanish.
It must conform to current web standards, HTML 5 & CSS3.
Provide multiple City on-line services and to authenticate each customer and link that custom
across departments and services such that eventually each external customer has one and only
one identity.
The CMS must provide permissions structure and workflow process to differentiate who can
edit, create, and modify the sites.
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The CMS must permit City staff to self-post content and links on the sites with immediate
publishing ability. City staff must be able to post and import standard formats of documents
and various other media.
WYSIWYG browser-based editor – The system should have a web-based rich text editor
including spell check to allow publishers to create formatted content without knowing
HTML, CSS, XML or XSL.
Undo- the system should allow users to “undo” operations if they make mistake.
Allow for rotating banner advertisements with associated hyperlinks.
Dynamic site map for departments.
Online Help – An integrated context-sensitive help system should be built in to the CMS.
Include ways in which the City can view and report various Web statistics Well developed
site search capabilities including meta tag searches, and Google like search services.
Support for delivery of web content to mobile devices.
Feedback and/or request forms, which relay information to staff and optionally send email to
the customer.
Design network architecture for e-commerce, including security aspects.
Design and build a common user interface for e-business / e-commerce functions.
Navigational tools that allow the user to find content based on various taxonomies, such as
the type of user, departmental structure, type of service, type of document, etc.
Site membership and associated security such as login / password, with features / content
available only to members or staff.
Site customization based on login.
Social Networking tools 3rd party or built in, such as wikis, blogs, forums, threaded
discussions and message boards.
RSS feeds and podcasting.
Streaming and archived video with integration capabilities with 3rd party Streaming Video
solution.
Internal document search.
Printer Friendly option for optimizing web pages for print.
Interactive calendar function that can be edited by City staff and viewed by all users.
Installation of Google Analytics and/or other mechanisms for tracking site visitations, clicks,
and other usage data.
FTP site or other mechanism for file transfers.
Other website utilities / functions as recommended by Proposer.
Agenda Management.
Ability to change web design.
Compatible with other API’s such as Eden and Laserfiche (Government Enterprise Software)
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Has the capacity to upload large documents and files quickly.
CRM platform required
Ability for staff to log in and update.
Website Documentation / Management Policy.
Site policies – privacy, acceptable usage, intellectual property.
Baseline site inventory.
Style guide – graphic design standards, fonts / colors, digital image specifications.
Site management / administration manual.
Site statistics reporting – customizable.
Support and Maintenance.
Technical support for product must be available by telephone during regular business hours,
8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and emergency hours. All product
updates and patches should install as part of maintenance.
Proposer will be available for support and/or site modifications after the contract’s
completion on an hourly basis.
System ownership.
Ongoing training opportunities.
Availability of robust self-service documentation and technical support (videos and training
manuals, etc.)
Continued communication post website go live with consultants and support staff.
How the City can share ideas, opinions and sign up for beta testing.
Normal support hours and emergency support hours.
The vendor shall provide at least three (3) instructor-led training sessions on-site for up to
10 attendees per session.
One of training classes is for site administrators only. The session shall include, at a
minimum, general system administration, new site setup, assigning permissions and
configuring search functionality, etc.
The vendor must provide a quick start CMS training guide in booklet and/or CD form for
the City to retain.
Software updates and site maintenance.
Software licensing (if any).
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In accordance with the specifications and conditions specified in the Request for Proposal issued
by the City of Rosemead. Request for Proposal documents are available at Rosemead City Hall,
located at 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770. Sealed proposals shall be
delivered to the City of Rosemead at the above-indicated address on or before 6:00 P.M., Thursday,
June 22, 2017. For more information regarding the City of Rosemead, please refer to the website
at www.cityofrosemead.org. All bid proposals will consist of one electronic copy, one original
and four (4) physical copies in sealed envelope(s). Proposals must be received by the deadline and
submitted to:
Name City of Rosemead
Address 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
Attn: Brad McKinney, Assistant City Manager
Email bmckinney@cityofrosemead.org
Proposals shall include a Table of Contents listing all items included in the proposal. See
Section 15 for proposal information, organization and content guidance. Proposals will not be
accepted via electronically or facsimile transmission. It shall be the responsibility of the
Proposer to deliver the proposal and all other required items to the location specified in this
RFP at or before 6:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Thursday, June 22, 2017. The City of
Rosemead will not accept any proposal received after the proposal submission time and date.
All employees must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and thoroughly trained and qualified
in the work assigned to them. All employees must be able to follow directions, speak, and
understand English. All employees working on site must not have been convicted of a felony.
Only authorized employees of the Service Provider may perform any services. In the event of the
absence of an employee, for any reason, only an authorized employee of the Service Provider
may act as a substitute. The use of unauthorized personnel on the part of the Service Provider
may result in immediate cancellation without notice. Service Provider(s) and Service Provider
Employees may not allow on City premises any person who is not an employee or principal
with the company, and currently on duty. All paperwork, documents, magnetic media, and any
other media at the City offices are considered to be confidential and privileged. Service Provider’s
employees are not authorized to read or make use of any paperwork on or displayed at any of
the locations.
B. Location of the Work:
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770
C. Irregularities and Illegal Acts:
Factors such as, but not limited to, any of the following may be considered just cause
to disqualify a proposal without further consideration:
1. Evidence of collusion, indirectly, among Proposers in regards to the amount,
terms or conditions of this proposal;
2. Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the evaluation team;
3. Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim or dispute between
Proposer and the City;
4. Evidence of incorrect information submitted as a part of the proposal;
5. Evidence of Proposer inability to successfully complete the responsibilities
and obligation of the proposal; and
6. Proposer’s default under any previous agreement with the City, which results
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in termination of the Agreement.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE GOVERNMENT
A. Background Information
The City of Rosemead is located in the San Gabriel Valley in the eastern portion of Los Angeles
County and encompasses 5.2 square miles. Rosemead was incorporated as a City in 1959. The
City enjoys good access to major transportation corridors including San Bernardino Freeway
(Interstate 10), San Gabriel River Freeway (Interstate 605), Rosemead Boulevard - a California
State Highway (Route 19), Mission Drive, Temple City Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, and Walnut
Grove Avenue. Strong municipal services and specialized programs distinguish Rosemead as one
of the region’s leading communities in which to live and work.
Rosemead operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The Council is elected at
large to four years, overlapping terms. The Mayor is elected by a majority vote of the City Council
and rotates each year. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City
Council. Bill Manis currently serves as the City Manager.
Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), the City of Rosemead is soliciting responses from
qualified firms to update its website to enhance the user experience, simplify content
management, and provide better information and customer service to its community, while
meeting high standards for design quality and visual appeal. Effective websites provide
interactive content that keeps users engaged and coming back. Effective websites also must
ensure that content sought is easily found and that navigation remains user friendly.
For more information regarding the City of Rosemead, please refer to the website at
www.cityofrosemead.org.
IV. TIME REQUIREMENTS
A. Proposal Calendar
The following is a list of key dates up to, and including, the date proposals are to be submitted:
Event Date
1. RFP Distribution
May 25, 2017
2. Questions from Vendors about scope or approach due
June 12, 2017
3. Proposal Due Date June 22, 2017
4. Review of Proposals June 26 - 29, 2017
5. Potential Interviews Week of July 10, 2017
6. Anticipated decision and selection of Vendor(s) Week of July 24, 2017
7. Anticipated commencement date of work
August 1, 2017
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V. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
A. Examination of Proposal Documents
The submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and certification by the proposer
that they:
Have carefully read and fully understand the information that was provided by the
City to serve as basis for submission of this proposal.
Have the capability to successfully undertake and complete the responsibilities and
obligations of the proposal being submitted.
Represent that all information contained the proposal is true and correct.
B. Information to be submitted:
Title Page/ Cover Letter - The title page should include title of the project, name
and address of proposing firms and/or individuals, phone number of proposer,
primary contact person, email and phone number of the primary contact person.
The cover letter should discuss the highlights, key features and distinguishing
points of the proposal and provide a short synopsis of the Proposer’s approach
to completing the tasks.
Profile of the Proposing Firm - This should include a brief description of the Prime
Proposer’s firm size as well as the proposed local organization structure. Include
Prime Proposer’s firm financial stability, capacity and resources. Include all other
firms participating in the Proposal, including similar information about the firms.
Also include a listing of any lawsuit or litigation and result from (a) any public
project undertaken (b) the Proposer or by its subcontractors where litigation is still
pending or has occurred within the last five years or (c) any type of project where
claims or settlements were paid by the consultants or its insurers within the last five
years. Proposers will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate or provide the
following minimum qualifications and capabilities. Proposers are encouraged to
demonstrate capabilities above and beyond the minimum qualifications. Web
Design Consultant has on staff, all personnel required to complete this work, which
may include:
Creative Director.
Custom programming (API).
Hardware installation and maintenance.
Web Designer. Production Artist(s).
Web Developer(s).
Web Content Strategist. Web Producer / Project Manager.
Account Manager.
Web Design Consultant has experience conducting usability testing for
websites.
Web Design Consultant possesses facilities and expertise to conduct research.
Or, Web Design Consultant has existing relationships with research firms and
a proven track record of successful research outcomes.
Web Design Consultant has a portfolio showcasing current excellent web
design
Awards or honors received for web design.
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Work exemplifies current best practices for designing for device context, be
it desktop/laptop, tablet, or other mobile device.
Work Plan Schedule - This should include a well-conceived service plan. Include
a full description of major tasks and subtasks. This section of the proposal shall
establish that the proposer understands the City’s objective and work requirements
and proposer’s ability to satisfy those objectives and requirements. Describe the
proposed approach for addressing the required services and the firm’s ability to meet
the City’s schedule, outlining the approach that would be undertaken in providing
the requested services.
Project Staffing - This shall discuss how the Proposer would propose to staff this
project. Key project team members shall be identified by name, title and specific
responsibilities.
Proposal Exceptions - This shall include any exceptions or request changes that
Proposer has to the City’s RFP conditions and requirements. If there are no
exceptions noted, it is assumed the Proposer will accept all conditions and
requirements identified. Items not excepted will not be open to later negotiation.
Cost Proposal - This shall include fee information that is relevant to a determination
of whether the fee is fair and reasonable in light of the service to be provided.
Provision of this information assists the City in determining the firm understanding
of the project, and provides staff with tools to negotiate the cost, provided in a table.
In addition to including, the proposed costs to provide the desired services include
any other cost and price information that would be contained in a potential
agreement with the City.
References – Please provide three (3) references, including names and contact
information, for which you have performed similar work. References should not
include any City of Rosemead Staff or City Council Members.
Fees/Budget- Fees for all services must be clearly stated in the proposal and include
all applicable fee conditions such as not-to-exceed fee provisions, reimbursable
costs, and contingency fees.
Project Development Approach - Please provide a response to the following:
Average timeline.
Outline all project phases and roles.
Explain the design process, if not included in the project phases.
Training, if not included in the project phases.
Post projects: website communication (award entries, annual website review,
etc.).
Go to the site map at www.cityofrosemead.org to see where we are now.
C. Contract Type and Method of Payment:
It is anticipated that the agreement resulting from this solicitation, if awarded, will be a fixed
fee form of contract. The method of payment to the successful Proposer shall be on a fixed
fee basis on services listed in the detailed schedule. This figure shall include direct costs and
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overhead, such as, but limited to, transportation, communication, subsistence and material.
Payments will be based on monthly invoices. The City of Rosemead does not pay for
services before it receives them. Therefore, do not propose contract terms that call for
upfront payments or deposits.
D. Insurance Requirements
The selected Proposer(s), at Proposer’s sole cost and expense and for full term of
agreement or any extension thereof, shall obtain and maintain, at a minimum, all of the
insurance requirements outlined in “Attachment D”, Standard Agreement for Services. All
policies, endorsement, certificates and/or binders shall be subject to the approval of the
Risk Manager of the City of Rosemead as to form and content. These requirements are
subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the Risk Manager. The selected
Proposer agrees to provide the City with a copy of said policies, certificates and/or
Manager endorsements upon award of contract.
E. Review and Selection Process
City staff will evaluate the proposals provided based on the following criteria:
1. Quality and completeness of proposal;
2. Quality, performance and effectiveness of the solution, goods and/or services to
be provided by the Proposer:
3. Proposer’s experience, including the experience of staff to be assigned to the
project, the engagement of similar scope and complexity;
4. Cost to the city;
5. Proposer’s financial stability;
6. Proposer’s ability to perform the work within the time specified;
7. Proposer’s prior record of performance with city or other;
8. Proposer’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies (including city
council policies), guidelines and orders governing prior or existing contracts
performed by the contractor.
F. Collusion:
By submitting a proposal, each Proposer represents and warrants that its proposal is genuine
and not a sham or collusive or made in the interest of or on behalf of any person not
named therein; that the Proposal has not directly induced or solicited any other person to
submit a sham proposal or any other person to refrain from submitting a proposal; and
that the Proposer has not in any manner sought collusion to secure any improper advantage
over any other person submitting a proposal.
G. Disqualification
Factors such as, but not limited to, any of the following may be considered just cause to
disqualify a proposal without further consideration:
1. Evidence of collusion, directly or indirectly, among Proposers in regard to the
amount, terms or condition of this proposal;
2. Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the evaluation team;
3. Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim or dispute between
Proposer and the City;
4. Evidence of incorrect information submitted as part of the proposal;
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5. Evidence of Proposer’s inability to successfully complete the responsibility and
obligation of the proposal; and
6. Proposer’s default under any previous agreement with the City, which resulted in
termination of the Agreement.
H. Non-Conforming Proposal
A proposal shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provision of these RFP
instructions and specifications. Any alteration, omission, addition, variance, or limitation
of, from or to a proposal may be sufficient grounds for non-acceptance of the proposal, at
the sole discretion of the City.
I. Gratuities
No person shall offer, give or agree to give any City employee and gratuity, discount
or offer of employment shall solicit, demand, accept or agree to accept from any other
person a gratuity, discount or offer of employment in connection with a city contract.
J. Withdrawal of Proposal
A Proposer may withdraw its proposal at any time before the expiration of the time for
submission of proposals as provided in the RFP by delivering a written request for withdrawal
signed by, or on behalf of the Proposer.
K. Rights of the City
This RFP does not commit the City to enter into a contract, nor does it obligate the City to
pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of proposals or in anticipation of a
contract. The City reserves the right to:
1. Make the selection based on its sole direction;
2. Reject any and all proposals;
3. Issue subsequent Requests for Proposal;
4. Postpone opening for its own convenience;
5. Remedy technical errors in the Request for Proposal process;
6. Accept other than the lowest offer;
7. Waive informalities and irregularities in the Proposal and/or;
8. Enter into agreement with another Proposer in the event the originally selected
Proposer defaults or fails to execute an agreement with the City.
9. All data, design and original artwork will become the intellectual property of the
City.
10. An agreement shall not be binding or valid with the City unless and until it is
executed by authorized representatives of the City of Rosemead.
L. Addenda
The City of Rosemead reserves the right to revise the RFP documents. Any City changes to
the requirements will be made by written addenda to this RFP. Any written addenda issued
pertaining to this RFP shall be incorporated into the terms and conditions of any contract
resulting from this RFP. Addenda will be posted on the City website. It is the responsibility
of the Proposer to check the City website to determine if any addenda have been issued. The
City of Rosemead will not be bound to any modifications to or deviations from the
requirements set forth in this RFP as the result of oral instructions. Proposer shall
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acknowledge receipt of addenda in their proposal. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all
addenda may cause the proposal to be deemed non-responsive to this RFP and be rejected
without further evaluation.
M. Notification of right to protest contract award
Proposer has the right to protest the contract award. A written protest must be filed with the
Rosemead City Clerk's Office within five (5) working days after posting of award decision.
The City of Rosemead will not accept any verbal protests. The protest must be a detailed,
written statement of the protest grounds and reference the RFP number and name of the
designated Contracts Administrator. Grounds for a protest are that the City of Rosemead
failed to follow the selection procedures and adhere to requirements specified in this RFP or
any addenda or amendments; there has been a violation of conflict of interest as provided by
California Government Code section 87100 et seq.; or violation of State or Federal law. The
City of Rosemead will only consider those specific issues addressed in the written protest.
N. Conflicts of Interest
All Proposers responding to this RFP must avoid organizational conflicts of interest, which
would restrict full and open competition in this procurement. An organizational conflict of
interest means that due to other activities, relationships, or contracts, a Proposer is unable,
or potentially unable, to render impartial assistance or advice to the City of Rosemead; a
Proposer’s objectivity in performing the work identified in the Scope of Work is or might
be otherwise impaired; or a Proposer has an unfair competitive advantage.
VI. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General Requirements
1. Inquiries concerning the Request for Proposals and the subject of the Request for
Proposals must be made to: City of Rosemead
2. Submission of Proposal: The Proposal shall be received at the City Hall office
of the City of Rosemead by 6:00 p.m. on June 22, 2017 for a proposal to be
considered. The Proposal should address the items listed. The Proposal should be
addressed as follows:
City of Rosemead
Brad McKinney – Assistant City Manager
Re: Website Redesign and Maintenance - RFP
8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770
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Attachment A
WORK COST PROPOSAL FORM
Service 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Website Design
$
$
$
Website Maintenance
$
$
$
Additional Costs
$
$
$
Total for Fiscal Year
$
$
$
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Attachment B
ESTIMATE OF COST
Name of Firm:
Address:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone #: Fax #:
Contact Email:
Standard Billing Rates for Repairs and Non-recurring Services
Standard Hourly Billing Rates
POSITION 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
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Attachment C
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
WEBSITE RE-DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
Scoring Criteria
Proposals that meet the minimum responsiveness and responsibility requirements will be evaluated according to
the following criteria and associated weights. Sub-criteria are equally weighted. Only proposals scoring 80
points or higher will move forward to the presentation process.
1. TECHNICAL APPROACH 30%
Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of work and exhibit ability to identify and perform tasks and
approaches that will efficiently meet the Agency’s website re-design and ongoing maintenance.
Tasks & approach clearly described
Creative / Innovative approach
Project intent has been met
Experience with similar projects of the same size and scope
2. PROPOSER FIRMS 25%
Qualifications of project staff, particularly key personnel including project Manager. Demonstrate
competence with providing sound website re-design and maintenance services.
Familiar with regional and local issues
Experience with similar projects of the same size and scope
Demonstrate competence in working with public and private entities
3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT / TEAM STAFFING 20%
Overall quality of logic of organization and staffing plan; appropriateness of labor distribution
among the tasks; resources; and ability to meet project deadlines.
Qualifications of key individuals
Time commitment of key individuals
Demonstrate experience in each discipline proposed
4. PROJECT COSTS
Provides realistic costs for website re-design and maintenance services to be performed.
Realistic cost for services to be performed
Inclusion of fee itemization by Scope of Work phases, tasks, and deliverables
5. REFERENCES Pass/Fail
Similar projects completed on time and within budget
25%
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Attachment D
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of , 20 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 __________ a __________ with its principal place of business at
______________________ (“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 website re-design and maintenance
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 services for the website re-design and
ongoing maintenance project (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
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 professional consulting services necessary for the
Project (“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.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from _____ __, 20__ to ____
__, 20__, 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
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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, and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in
Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 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.
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. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are
as follows: .
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 Contract. 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
______________, 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 best 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.
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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 warrants 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 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. Any employee of the
Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent,
a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or
property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to
the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be
re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in
compliance with all 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 defend,
indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless,
pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out
of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.2.10 Insurance.
3.2.10.1 Time for Compliance. Architect shall maintain prior to the
beginning of and for the direction of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit D
attached to and part of this agreement.
3.2.11 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid
injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor 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 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.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
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in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed dollars ($_____) without advance written approval of the City Manager’s
project manager. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be
compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City statement,
which indicates work completed by Consultant. The City agrees to pay Consultant an amount not
to exceed $_________ .
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.
3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 1600, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance”
projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or
“maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is
$1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall
provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the
commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per
diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services
available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant’s principal
place of business and at the project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City,
its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability
arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
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 five (5) days
before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated
for all direct service hours on work-in-progress for those services which have been adequately
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rendered to City; however, in no event shall the City be obligated to pay more than the total
amount of the Contract. 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 or unfinished Documents and 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.
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:
______________________
__________________
__________________
Attn: _____________
CITY:
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Attn: Brad McKinney
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty-eight (48) hours after 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 (“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. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time,
provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s
sole risk.
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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 other costs of such action.
3.5.6 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to
property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any
alleged acts, omissions or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, consultants and contractors arising out of or in connection with the performance of the
Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all
consequential damages and attorneys fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant
shall defend, at Consultant’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions
or other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Consultant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents or volunteers, in any such suit, action or other legal proceeding. Consultant
shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, for
any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in
enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be
restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers,
employees, agents or volunteers
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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD ________________________
By: By:
City Manager
Name:
Attest:
Title:
____________________________
Marc Donohue
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________
Rachel Richman
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
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EXHIBIT D
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. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set
forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. 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 using Insurance Services Office “Commercial General
Liability” policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense costs must be paid in addition to
limits. There shall be no cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another.
Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any
Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less that
$1,000,000 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 no less than $1,000,000 per accident or disease.
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 specifically
include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000
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 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. Bests rating of A- or better and a minimum
financial size VII.
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 to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage
required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials, employees and
agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992.
Consultant also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.
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2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement 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.
4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if
they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to
City and approved of in writing.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of
insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured
endorsement to Consultant’s 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.
8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 days notice to City of any
cancellation of coverage. Consultant agrees to require its insurer to modify such
certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail
written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, or that any party will “endeavor” (as
opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the certificate.
9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage 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.
10. 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.
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11. Consultant agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles
on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow
any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer or other entity or person in any way
involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated by this agreement to
self-insure its obligations to City. If Consultant’s existing coverage includes a deductible
or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the
City. At that time the City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include
reduction or elimination of the deductible or selfinsured retention, substitution of other
coverage, or other solutions.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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 obligation is not effective until City executes a written
statement to that effect.
16. 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 coverage binder or letter from Consultant’s insurance
agent to this effect is acceptable. 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 within five days of the expiration of the coverages.
17. 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.
18. 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.
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19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party
involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for
the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this agreement. Any such
provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse
any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no
recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
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.