2200 – Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions – Planning and Economic Development Manager Professional Recruitment ServicesPROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES
TRIPEPI SMITH TALENT SOLUTIONS
PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this August 29, 2024 (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 TRIPEPI SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
with its principal place of business at P.O. Box 52152, Irvine, California 92619
("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 PROFESSIONAL
RECRUITMENT 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 PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT
SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER POSITION
("Services') as set forth in this Agreement.
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
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customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the SEARCH SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT services necessary for the City, herein referred to a
"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 August 29. 2024 to
June 30, 2025, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete
the Services within the term of the 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.
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
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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 will designate 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.
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.
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,
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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: 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
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 and shall not
exceed $15,630.00 per fiscal year. The City agrees to pay Consultant a fee of fifteen
thousand six hundred thirty ($15,630.00). Extra Work may be authorized in writing, as
described below, and will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this
Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly
itemized statement which indicates work completed and Services rendered by
Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided
since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods,
as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving
such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.
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.
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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" 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 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 or unfinished
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.
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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:
TRIPEPI SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. Box 52152, Irvine, California 92619
Attn: Ryder Todd Smith
Tel: (626) 536-2173
CITY:
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Attn: City Manager
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.
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
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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.
3.5.6 Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law, 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
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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.
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
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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.
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: ':�z A ""I,
City ager
Attest:
TRIPEPI SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: Ilk September 16, 2024
at Date
Name:Ryder Todd Smith
Title: President
Date
[If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES, President
OR Vice President AND Secretary, AND
CORPORATE SEAL OF CONTRACTOR
REQUIRED]
Byt,e?j 'tit A,yiiit7^J September 16, 2024
Nicole Smith
Title: CFO
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES/ RATE SCHEDULE/RESUME
Attached
TRIPEPI SMITH
TALENT SOLUTIONS -
Proposal submitted for:
City of Rosemead
Professional Recruitment Services
Submitted: August 2, 2024
By:
Ryder Todd Smith, President
Christine Martin, Director
Kylie Sun, Business Analyst
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVERLETTER.......................................................................................................3
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS...............................................................4
EXPERIENCE...........................................................................................................6
PROJECTTEAM......................................................................................................8
METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH....................................................................11
PRICEPROPOSAL.................................................................................................15
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COVER LETTER
Thank you for the opportunity to propose professional recruitment services for the City of Rosemead. This
proposal outlines our approach to the recruitment process and describes how we can best serve the City.
Tripepi Smith is a force multiplier for communication operations for nearly 200 public agencies across California.
For several years, we've come to leverage our team's network, knowledge and talents to make our firm a
valuable provider of recruitment services via TS Talent Solutions (TSTS). Director Christine Martin leads our
executive and professional searches, bringing over 20 years of local government experience to the table.
Christine, a retired Assistant City Manager, has extensive experience leading executive teams and fostering
collaboration.
TS Talent Solutions is unique, mixing technical prowess, industry competency and recruitment wisdom to yield
these key advantages:
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1. Tripepi Smith knows people, and people know us. Tripepi Smith is widely connected in the local government
world. Through our partnerships with the largest local government associations in California and over 200+ local
government agencies, we have a vast network of professionals to tap into.
2. Tripepi Smith understands marketing. We value carefully crafted language and quality visuals to attract the right
applicants to an opportunity. Paired with the strategic knowledge and expertise of Christine Martin, we work with
our clients to identify the right skill set and personality for the position, compile those requirements into a
compelling recruitment package and ensure that the position is presented to the most qualified candidates.
TS Talent Solutions is a good fiscal option. While our team has a great deal of talent and experience, the TS
Talent Solutions division of Tripepi Smith is an aggressive upstart and offers our services at a price below other
firms.
Thank you for considering us in this endeavor. We eagerly anticipate the chance to discuss our proposal to find
the right professionals for the City of Rosemead in more detail.
Authorization
As co-founder and president of Tripepi Smith and TS Talent Solutions, I am qualified to enter into agreements
with the City of Rosemead. This proposal is valid for 60 days from the date of submission.
Ryder Todd Smith
Co -Founder & President, Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions
Ryder@TripepiSmith.com • (626) 536-2173 • P.O. Box 52152, Irvine, CA 92619
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BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
A Public Affairs Firm That Understands Talent
Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions is a staffing firm under the umbrella of Tripepi Smith and Associates,
Inc., a marketing and public affairs firm. The firm dedicated itself to solving communication challenges
within the local government world since its inception in 2002. It was a natural progression to move into
recruitment and talent solutions. Tripepi Smith has worked with more than 100 agencies over the past
year alone, including hundreds of city managers, department leaders and other executive staff. We
know what, and who, makes an effective government leader, and we use that experience to attract,
evaluate and retain high-quality talent for TSTS clients. With a skilled team of writers, graphic artists
and project managers, we can provide whatever level of support our clients need —from an attractive
brochure design to full-blown culture curation and recruitment support from beginning to end.
MARK
Launching TS Talent Solutions
Through our work at Tripepi Smith, our team developed a savvy understanding of the major
operations of each department within city and county governments in California, while simultaneously
expanding a network of relationships and platforms that inextricably connect us to the local
government community. Thus, TS Talent Solutions was born.
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Creative
Tripepi Smith's creative professionals have worked with
public and private clients on imagery, colors and
graphic design in an array of projects. Our firm offers
creative services that address not only traditional
media such as print, websites, logo design and
advertising but also non-traditional marketing services,
including email campaigns, social media, blogging,
SEO (Search Engine Optimization), video production
Ryder and the team at TS Talent Solutions
�� were the perfect partners for the City
Council. They generated an incredible pool
of talent for us to consider and ultimately
positioned us to make a choice that won
unanimous approval.
It is clear that Ryder and his team know local
government and have a keen understanding
of local government, but equally important is
that they really took the time to hear each
council member about their concerns and
hopes for the next City Manager.
and more. This integrated approach to content
development makes the process more efficient and ?"
effective for clients. Moreover, they help capture the
compelling stories and personalities behind client
agencies on their quests to recruit new talent.
Content x Distribution - IMPACT
Tripepi Smith was born in the digital era and brings significant technical skills to the table. Members of
our team carry technical certifications in Hootsuite Social Media Marketing, Facebook Blueprint,
Google Advertising, Google Analytics and Twitter Flight School, among others. We take digital
communications seriously and recognize how critical it is to not only develop great visuals and
messaging, but to ensure the audiences we want to reach actually see that content. Without content
distribution, there is no impact. We apply this framework to the work we do at TSTS to broadcast local
government positions across the industry landscape.
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WEAK CONTENT x
WIDE DISTRIBUTION
SILENCE IRRELEVANCE
WEAK CONTENT x STRONG CONTENT x
NARROW DISTRIBUTION NARROW DISTRIBUTION
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EXPERIENCE
Executive Recruitments
TS Talent Solutions has a strong track record of delivering effective recruitment solutions for public
agencies. Our team has successfully executed the very scope of work we propose for the City of
Rosemead, filling many executive and professional -level positions. Below is a list of recent placements,
including two upcoming and three active recruitments:
POSITIONDATE
General Manager Humboldt Bay Municipal Water Upcoming
District
Human Resources Director City of Menifee Upcoming
Executive Director Redwood Coast Energy Authority Active, closes August 5,
2024
Police Captain
City of Palos Verdes Estates
Active, closed July 26, 2024
Human Resources/Risk Manager
City of Bell
Active, closed July 12, 2024
IT Director
City of Pasco, WA
May 2024
City Manager
City of Lomita
April 2024
Deputy Director of Community
City of Bell
November 2023
Services
Chief Financial Officer
City of Menifee
October 2023
Community & Economic Development
City of Pasco, WA
July 2023
Director
City Manager
City of La Canada Flintridge
May 2023
Community Services Director
City of Bell
March 2023
Harbor Director
City of Morro Bay
February 2023
Parks & Recreation Superintendent
City of Fairfield
January 2023
Finance Director
City of American Canyon
January 2023
Finance Director
City of Fairfield
July 2022
DEI Manager
City of San Luis Obispo
February 2022
Public Works Director
City of Manteca
February 2022
Budget Officer
City of Tracy
January 2022
Parks & Recreation Director
City of American Canyon
January 2022
City Manager
City of Tracy
December 2021
Fire Chief
City of Morro Bay
July 2021
Public Works Director
City of Morro Bay
May 2021
City Attorney
City of Manteca
February 2021
Development Services Director
City of Manteca
September 2020
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Work Samples
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Sample Recruitment Brochure
TS Talent Solutions developed a 5 -page digital recruitment brochure for the La Canada Flintridge City
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PROJECT TEAM
Director Christine Martin will be the lead and face of the recruitment. Christine's decades of
experience as an Assistant City Manager and approachable personality make her a strong partner for
the City of Rosemead on this project. Principal Ryder Todd Smith will contribute positioning strategy
to broadcast the opportunity, as well as leveraging his extensive network and relationships within the
local government community. Business Analyst Kylie Sun will be the main project manager and will
execute position postings to ensure we cast a wide net to find a pool of excellent candidates. Junior
Business Analyst Hannah Wedepohl will assist with content development and Senior Graphic Artist
Sara Madsen will design all visual assets.
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Dedicated Availability for the City of Rosemead
The core project team will have dedicated availability to support the engagement, including the capacity to
provide support under urgent notice and/or time constraints. Tripepi Smith is a collaborative firm with many skills
available. Any Tripepi Smith staff member may be brought onto the engagement to help with our efforts.
Additionally, should any key personnel become unavailable during this engagement, Tripepi Smith will quickly
substitute with other Tripepi Smith resources who have commensurate experience, knowledge, and/or skill sets.
Ryder Todd Smith, Principal
Ryder has a mixed background in the worlds of government relations,
Role: Strategic Advisor
technology and marketing. He served as the SVP of Operations and
Chief Information Officer for a software -as -a -service startup in the
financial services sector. Prior to that, he was the technology manager
for a regional staffing firm. Ryder leads Tripepi Smith and is the ultimate
project owner on all work handled by the firm. He is the creator of the
City Internet Strategies Study, publisher of the Civic Business Journal,
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publisher of PublicCEO and a frequent speaker on the local government
circuit. His insights have been published in Western City and PM
magazines. He volunteers his time as vice chair of the Rose Institute of
State and Local Government Board of Governors and previously served
as a Planning Commission for the City of Tustin. Ryder graduated from
Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy,
626-536-2173
Politics, Economics and a dual degree in Economics.
Ryder@TripepiSmith.com
Ryder has supported all TSTS recruitments.
Christine Martin, Director
Christine brings over 20 years of public sector experience, providing exceptional
Role: Lead Recruiter
service to local government. Prior to joining Tripepi Smith, Christine was the
Assistant City Manager at the City of Livermore. She worked for Livermore for 21
years, serving in the City Manager's Office for seven years and as a planner in
the Community Development Department for 14 years. Christine is a
courageous, solutions -oriented servant leader. She has strong political acumen
and a positive, can -do work ethic. In her role as Assistant City Manager, she
established and oversaw the city's communications and emergency management
programs, created and implemented the city's first-ever five-year strategic plan
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925-989-2476
Christine@TripepiSmith.com
Kylie Sun,
Business Analyst
Role: Project Manager
661-770-8563
Kylie@TripepiSmith.com
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as liaison on
controversial equity and inclusion subcommittee with elected officials and
community members. She was also responsible for the city's legislative platform
and represented the city as a member of the Tri -Valley City Council legislative
coalition.
Christine built successful relationships in the region and served as chair of the
Alameda County City Managers Association. Christine is also a graduate of the
ICMA High Performance Leadership Academy where she honed her leadership
skills in organizational development and change management, negotiation and
collaboration, and effective communication.
Christine has supported the following recruitments:
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Executive Director (Current)
• City of Bell, Human Resources and Risk Manager (Current)
• City of Palos Verdes Estates, Police Captain (Current)
• Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, General Manager (Current)
• City of Menifee. Human Resources Director (Current)
Kylie brings a diverse skillset to the team from her experience in several
industries, such as litigation services, academic administration and music
marketing. She graduated from Biola University with a Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management. She has a
strong background in social media strategy, website development, writing and
scheduling and high-volume operations due to her experiences as Administrative
Assistant at Biola University, Marketing Intern at Transparent Productions, Social
Media Marketing Manager at TSE Worldwide Press and Operations Associate at
TSG Reporting.
Kylie has supported the following recruitments:
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Executive Director (Current)
• City of Bell, Human Resources and Risk Manager (Current)
• City of Palos Verdes Estates, Police Captain (Current)
• Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, General Manager (Current)
• City of Menifee, Human Resources Director (Current)
• City of Pasco, IT Director (05/2025)
• City of Lomita, City Manager (04/2024)
• City of Bell, Deputy Director of Community Services (02/2024)
• City of Menifee, Chief Financial Officer (10/2023)
• City of Pasco, Community & Economic Development Director (07/2023)
• City of Bainbridge Island, City Attorney (07/2023)
• City of La Canada Flintridge, City Manager (05/2023)
• City of Bell, Community Services Director (03/2023)
• City of Morro Bay, Harbor Director (02/2023)
• City of Fairfield, Parks & Recreation Superintendent (01/2023)
• City of American Canyon, Finance Director (01/2023)
• West City Wastewater District, Records Program Coordinator (06/2022)
• City of Fairfield, Finance Director (02/2022)
• City of San Luis Obispo, Deputy Building Official (11/2021)
• City of San Luis Obispo, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager (10/2021
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Sara Madsen,
Senior Graphic Artist
Role: Lead Designer
619-836-5441
Sara@TripepiSmith.com
Hannah Wedepohl, Junior
Business Analyst
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213-543-8252
Hannah@TripepiSmith.com
Sara is a talented graphic artist with a background in marketing and
environmental sustainability, in which she earned her degree from San Diego
State University. Her formal education in Visual Communications and passion for
the environment led her to complete a Creative Design internship with ECOLIFE
Conservation. During her time with the non-profit, she advanced her strategic
approach to graphic design. As a continuation of her interest in non -profits,
NGOs, and the public sector, Sara tackles graphic design, digital marketing and
web development projects for clients and Tripepi Smith.
Sara has designed the following recruitment brochures:
• City of Pasco, IT Director (05/2024)
• City of Lomita, City Manager (04/2024)
• City of Menifee, Chief Financial Officer (10/2023)
• City of Bainbridge Island, City Attorney (07/2023)
• City of La Canada Flintridge, City Manager (05/2023)
• City of Bell, Community Services Director (03/2023)
• City of Morro Bay, Harbor Director (02/2023)
• City of Fairfield, Parks & Recreation Superintendent (01/2023)
• City of American Canyon, Finance Director (01/2023)
• West City Wastewater District, Records Program Coordinator (06/2022)
• City of Fairfield, Finance Director (02/2022)
A strategic communicator with a passion for community engagement, Hannah
has experience in social media management, digital media design, and client -
relations. Hannah brings an interdisciplinary perspective with a degree in
Educational Studies and minors in Communications and Political Science from
Denison University. During her time at Denison, Hannah co -led a nonpartisan
civic engagement initiative that registered students to vote and conducted civic
education events. She also has broad experience managing social media
accounts and designing content for higher education, non -profits, and
philanthropy.
Hannah has supported the following recruitments:
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Executive Director (Current)
• City of Bell, Human Resources and Risk Manager (Current)
• City of Palos Verdes Estates, Police Captain (Current)
• Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, General Manager (Current)
• City of Pasco, IT Director (05/2024)
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Professronal Recrci_men; Services
METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH
The City of Rosemead's Needs
The City of Rosemead is seeking the assistance of a professional search firm to recruit for the City
Engineer and Planning and Economic Development Director positions. The below outlines TS Talent
Solutions' approach to fulfilling the requested scope of work.
TS Talent Solutions remains adaptable to managing the recruitments through the City's preferred
method, should it differ from the process we propose below. Throughout the recruiting process, TS
Talent Solutions will provide a weekly update to key City staff noting the status of the work, the
number of candidates, and expectations for the next week.
Project Management
TS Talent Solutions begins all engagements with a client kickoff meeting to introduce personnel to
one another, define Key Performance Indicators (metrics, goals, and timelines), review project
management processes and tools, and ensure each team member has a full understanding of their
responsibilities.
Tripepi Smith primarily uses the following tools to manage projects:
0,,- Google Workspace for email, creating real-time collaborative documents, and instant messaging
+tip Google Meet or Zoom for conference calls
is Sprout Social for social media management
0 Meltwater for social media and media monitoring
00 Kantata for project/task management, internal project status updates and time entry
These tools enable project manager(s) to quickly determine a project's budget status, review the
schedule of tasks and send timely notifications to the whole team if issues arise.
Scopes of Work - Talent Quest and Search Support
TS Talent Solutions offers two recruitment services to meet different client needs. The first is a
comprehensive, full-service recruitment process called Talent Quest. Leveraging best practices in
recruiting we will spearhead the entire process, with the City of Rosemead being as involved or hands-
off as it would like.
The second is a reduced, scalable service called Search Support. Search Support supplements our
clients' in-house recruitment capabilities and follows the same process as Talent Quest, up to and
including step four, detailed below.
TS Talent Solutions will execute the following steps for the recruitment process:
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STEP 1: DEVELOP A CANDIDATE PROFILE (Talent Quest and Search Support)
TS Talent Solutions will meet with key City staff to learn the key attributes and leadership qualities
desired in the next City Engineer and new Planning and Economic Development Director.
Together, we will work with the City of Rosemead to identify expectations and specific issues and
opportunities facing the City and the Community Development Department. TS Talent Solutions
will use this information to develop candidate profiles and advertising plans.
STEP 2: DEVELOP MARKETING MATERIALS (Talent Quest and Search Support)
TS Talent Solutions will develop the following marketing materials for each position to support
outreach and recruiting efforts:
i4' A 4 -5 -page digital recruitment brochure that provides key City of Rosemead metrics and
characteristics, highlights the benefits of working for the City, provides information about the
position, emphasizes exciting current and upcoming projects and programs, and provides
instructions on how to apply for the position.
ii, 5 social media copies and graphics for publishing to the City's (and Tripepi Smith's) social media
channels.
ti Compelling job board language to supplement the digital recruitment brochure.
STEP 3: OUTREACH AND RECRUITING (Talent Quest and Search Support)
Next, TS Talent Solutions will conduct outreach to encourage individuals with superior
qualifications to join our pool of candidates. We typically source high-caliber candidates by:
tis Advertising the position to appropriate and diverse professional organizations, membership
agencies and publications, including relevant associations like Western City, MMANC, MMASC,
CCMF, PublicCEO, etc.
tv Tapping into our uniquely broad, expansive network and toolset
o We will both proactively reach out to candidates in the marketplace who may not be
actively seeking the position, as well as pursue creative advertising solutions.
o Our search may include national, regional, in-state and local elements, which will be
determined at the start of the engagement.
STEP 4: EVALUATE AND SCREEN (Talent Quest and Search Support)
As resumes come in, we will acknowledge, review and evaluate each one. We will filter each
applicant's resume for conformance to required and desired qualifications, as well as conduct
prescreening interviews with the most -qualified candidates.
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TS Talent Solutions will present viable candidates to the City and provide a candidate materials
packet, inclusive of:
Cdv A list of DII applicants
• A list of viable candidates we recommend move forward to the interview phase
• Resumes and cover letters of all viable candidates
0 Summary sheets for all viable candidates
STEP 5: CONDUCT INTERVIEWS (Talent Quest)
For the next step, we will complete personal interviews with top candidates, focusing on assessing
their skills, background, experience and interpersonal skills. Based on the City's preference, we will
either develop recommended questions and rating criteria or use the City's existing/past resources.
Our team manages all logistics involved in this step, including:
Ov Coordinating the selection process and related materials needed for each interview
Cd- Arranging candidate interviews and travel logistics
0 Maintaining communications with each stakeholder; updating applicants of developments
ti- Conducting reference and background checks on select candidate(s) prior to consideration of
extending an offer of employment
STEP 6: NOTIFICATION (Talent Quest)
As we turn the corner on the recruitment, TS Talent Solutions will notify all candidates who are not
selected that they are no longer in the running, while the City will make the job offer to its
preferred candidate.
STEP 7: NEGOTIATION (Talent Quest)
Lastly, we will collaborate with the City Council and staff in negotiating an employment contract
with the preferred candidate. The final candidate will be subject to education verifications, DMV,
civil and criminal background checks and credit checks.
TRIPEPI SMITH TALENT SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE
The Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions team guarantees industry -standard services. If within one year
following the appointment, the selected candidate resigns or is terminated for cause, our team will
conduct another search free of professional services charges. However, the City of Rosemead will cover
expenses related to the recruitment, including advertising fees, background check fees and travel costs.
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Project Schedule
Below is a typical 16 -week schedule and sequenced deliverables. We have the flexibility to "ramp up"
or "ramp down" this process should the City prefer something different. Finalizing a schedule that
best suits the City's needs will require deeper discussions with staff.
WEEKS 1-3 STEP 1: DEVELOP A CANDIDATE PROFILE (Talent Quest and Search Support)
• Conduct kickoff meeting
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews
WEEKS 4-5 STEP 2: DEVELOP MARKETING MATERIALS (Talent Quest and Search Support)
• Prepare digital recruitment brochure
• Create social media content
• Prepare compelling job board language
WEEKS 6-9 STEP 3: OUTREACH AND RECRUITING (Talent Quest and Search Support)
• Post to digital job boards
• Conduct aggressive outreach
WEEKS 10-12 STEP 4: EVALUATE, SCREEN AND PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES (Talent
Quest and Search Support)
• Evaluate candidate application materials
• Conduct prescreening assessments
• Review public profiles and conduct internet searches
• Prepare and present candidate materials packet
• Select candidates for interview
WEEKS 13-16 STEPS 5-7: INTERVIEWS, NOTIFICATION AND NEGOTIATIONS (Talent
Quest)
• Schedule and facilitate interviews
• Prepare interview packet for each panelist
• Notify candidates
• Provide negotiation support
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PRICE PROPOSAL
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The Talent Quest level of engagement provides the City of Rosemead with comprehensive search services to
connect with the most capable, talented candidates available in the market. The fixed cost for each
recruitment will be $19,000, plus expenses.
Fees for each recruitment will be collected in three installments as follows:
1. Upon Execution of the Agreement - $6,000
2. Following Presentation of Candidates - $6,000, plus expenses
3. Upon Acceptance of Offer- $7,000, plus any remaining expenses
Executive Recruitment
Estimated
Estimated Expenses
$19,000
$3,500
Fixed Cost
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We estimate $3,500 in expenses, with these fees primarily being attributed to paid placements on
various digital job boards and hotspots popular with local government agencies. Examples of job
boards include Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC), Municipal
Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), Western City Magazine, PublicCEO, and
more. Additional expenses include travel reimbursement for Christine Martin for one (potential) on-site
visit and reimbursement for third -party services such as background checks, etc. If expenses appear to
exceed the budget outlined above, TS Talent Solutions will discuss that budget risk with City staff and
seek authorization before exceeding that expense budget.
Tripepi Smith owns PublicCEO, a local government news publication dedicated to providing a
statewide perspective on California's cities, counties and special districts. PublicCEO reaches over
17,000 local government executives — city managers, county administrators and public executives
included— through a daily newsletter, website and job board. The publication actively seeks
stories promoting cross -sector partnerships to provide decision -makers with best practices,
perspectives on trends, innovations and access to opportunities.
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Search Support
Search Support will connect the City of Rosemead with the most capable, talented candidates. Search
Support is conducted on a time and materials (T&M) basis.
Below you will find the estimated cost for the proposed scope of work:
SEARCHPOCOST
Recruitment project management, kick-off call and candidate profile
$1,900
Marketing Materials
Includes 4-6 page digital recruitment brochure
Includes 5 social media copies & graphics for publishing to social media
channels
$2,600
Manage Digital Job Placements
Includes posting and management of job boards
$460
Candidate Research and Direct Outreach
Includes 10 hours of research/outreach
$2,270
Candidahe Screening & Presentation of Candidates
Includes reviewing candidate materials for up to 30 applicants
Includes prescreening interviews for up to 15 applicants
Includes preliminary internet background screening for up to 15 applicants
Includes candidate materials packet presentation to appropriate City staff
$5,900
*ESTIMATED EXPENSES (pass-through fees for digital job boards)
$2,500
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*Estimated Expenses
We estimate $1,500-2,500 in expenses, with these fees primarily being attributed to paid placements
on various digital job boards and industry hotspots. Examples of job boards include Municipal
Management Association of Northern California (MMANC), Municipal Management Association of
Southern California (MMASC), Western City Magazine, PublicCEO, and more.
Billing for Time & Materials
Time & Materials work at Tripepi Smith is billed in 15 -minute increments — i.e. we invoice our time in
the following examples: 1.25, 0.75, 4.0, or 6.5 hours. Time & Materials work will be invoiced at the end
of the month in which the work was done. All payment terms are net 30 days.
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The estimates above are based on the hourly rates below:
Resource
Principal
Director
Art/Creative Director
Senior Business Analyst
Business Analyst
Junior Business Analyst
Senior Videographer/Animator
Senior Photographer
Videographer/Photographer
Junior Videographer/Photographer
Senior Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Junior Graphic Designer
Web Developer
Junior Web Developer
Drone Operator
Council Chamber AN Operator
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References
City of La Canada Flintridge
Dan Jordan
City Manager
818-790-8880
DJordan@LCF.CA.gov
One Civic Center Dr, LCF, CA 91011
Period: 12/2022 — 05/2023
The City of La Canada Flintridge is a
current Tripepi Smith client in other
capacities.
City of Menifee
Armando Villa
City Manager
951-672-6777
AVilla@CilyoMenifee.us
29844 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92586
Period: 05/2023 — 10/2023
The City of Menifee is a current
Tripepi Smith client in other capacities.
City of Bell
Michael L. Antwine II
City Manager
323-588-6211
MAntwi n e@C ityofBel I . ora
6330 Pine Ave, Bell, CA 90201
Periods: 11 /2022 — 03/2023;
08/2023 — 01/2024
The City of Bell is a current Tripepi
Smith client in other capacities.
TS Talent Solutions filled a City Manager position in the City of
La Canada Flintridge. Our scope of work included:
• Meeting with Staff and City Council one-on-one
• Development of candidate profile
• Community engagement survey
• Recruitment brochure & marketing materials
• Job board posting and management
• Direct networking and outreach campaign
• Screening of applicants and presentation of candidates
• Interview coordination and facilitation
• Assistance with selection process and negotiations
TS Talent Solutions filled a Chief Financial Officer position in the
City of Menifee. Our scope of work included:
• Meeting with City staff and key personnel
• Development of candidate profile
• Recruitment brochure & marketing materials
• Job board posting and management
• Direct networking and outreach campaign
• Screening of applicants and presentation of candidates
• Interview coordination and facilitation
• Assistance with selection process and negotiations
TS Talent Solutions filled two key positions in the City of Bell:
Director of Community Services and Deputy Director of
Community Services. Our scope of work for both recruitments
included:
• Meeting with City staff and key personnel
• Development of candidate profile
• Recruitment brochure & marketing materials
• Job board posting and management
• Direct networking and outreach campaign
• Screening of applicants and presentation of candidates
• Interview coordination and facilitation
• Assistance with selection process and negotiations
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Tripepi Smith Client Roster
Outside of our recruitment services, Tripepi Smith has been selected to work with over 200 local
government agencies to help with their communications and resident outreach. We can provide you
with contacts at any of these clients if desired and are confident you will find them to be quite happy
with our services.
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California City Management
City of Lynwood
City of Vista
Foundation
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Walnut
City of Aliso Viejo
City of Manteca
(City of) Yuba City
City of American Canyon
City of Martinez
Fresno County
City of Azusa
City of Millbrae
Merced County
City of Bellflower
City of Morgan Hill
Orange County
City of Claremont
City of Morro Bay
Santa Barbara County
City of Coronado
City of Murrieta
Town of Windsor
(City of) Culver City
City of Napa
CalChoice Energy CCA
City of Cupertino
City of Norwalk
Clean Energy Alliance
(City of) Daly City
City of Orange
California Joint Powers Insurance
City of Danville
City of Palm Desert
Authority
City of Duarte
City of Palmdale
Citrus Heights Water District
City of EI Cerrito
City of Paramount
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
City of Fountain Valley
City of Pismo Beach
Del Paso Manor Water District
City of Fullerton
City of Placentia
EI Toro Water District
City of Grover Beach
City of Pomona
Independent Cities
City of Hawaiian Gardens
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Finance Authority JPA
City of Huntington Beach
City of Rancho Mirage
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
City of Indian Wells
City of Riverbank
League of California Cities
of Indust
City r'
City of Rolling Hills Estates
Municipal Management
Association of
City of Irvine
City of San Luis Obispo
Northern California
City of La Canada Flintridge
City of Santa Ana
Municipal Management
City of La Palma
City of Santa Clarita
Association of
City of La Puente
City of Santa Cruz
Southern California
City of La Verne
City of Santa Paula
Orange County City Manager
City of Lake Forest
City of Saratoga
Association
San Gabriel Valley City
Ci of Laguna Hills
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City of Stanton
Managers' Association
City of Laguna Niguel
City of South Gate
South Orange County
City of Lancaster
City of Sunnyvale
Wastewater Authority
City of Livermore
City of Tracy
City of Lomita
City of Vallejo
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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: Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG
00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 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.
Automobile liability insurance: Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property
damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with Work to be
performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or
rented vehicles, in an amount not less than 1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements,
shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any
such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop down
provision providing primary coverage above a maximum $25,000 self-insured retention
for liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall be
provided on a "pay on behalf basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits.
Policy shall contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured's liability is
determined, not requiring actual payment by the insured first. There shall be no cross
liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another.
Coverage shall be applicable to City for injury to employees of Consultant, subconsultants
or others involved in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of
City following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review
but in no event less than $1 Million per occurrence.
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 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 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.
Consultant also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do
likewise.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
DA812 12024 )
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER
c NTACT Shammy Phillips
Puc°,NNo, Eae: (417) 695-4616 FAX
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Digital Insurance LLC -Clayton, MO
8235 Fors�yytth Blvd #1200
A"pAss.shawny.phillips@onedigital.com
Clayton, MO 63105
6/2012025
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL p
INSURERA:Hartford Underwriters Ins Co 30104
MED EXP (My one rson S 10'000
INSURED
INSURER B: Hartford Fire Insurance Co 19682
INSURER C: Beazley Insurance Company 37540
Tripepi Smith And Associates, Inc
INSURER D
P.O. Box 52152
Irvine, CA 92619
INSURER E
INSURER F:
CnVFRAr:FS r1FRTIFICATF NIIMRFR- REVISION NUMBER -
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR
TYPE OF INSURANCE
ADDL
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POLICY NUMBER
POLICY EFF
POLICY EXP
LIMITS
A
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS -MADE FX OCCUR
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84SBABG4S3U
6/2012024
6/2012025
EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000
DAMAGE TO RENTED 1,000,000
PREMISES (Ea omj�nce�
MED EXP (My one rson S 10'000
PERSONAL &ADV INJURY S 2'000'000
GENL AGGREGATE LIMIT � APPLIES PER:
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PRODUCTS - COMPIOP AGG E 4'000'000
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AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
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X AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY
84SBASG4S3U
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6/20/2025
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 2,000,000
BODILY INJURY Per rson) $
BgORDILY INJURY Perawdent E
PPe�ecadant AMAGE $
A
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UMBRELLA LIAR
EXCESS LIAB
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CLAIMS -MADE
84SBABG4S3U
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6120/2025
EACH OCCURRENCE E 1,000'000
AGGREGATE $ 1'000'000
DED I X I RETENTIONE 10,000
B
WORKERS COMPENSATION
ANDEMPLOYERS'LIABILITY
ANY PROPRIEI-ORIPARTNER,HXECUTIVE Y�
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6/20/2024
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1,000,000
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Cyber/Tech E&O Liabi
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W226EE230701
226EE230701
4/112024
4/1/2024
4/112025
4/112025
Parr OcclAggregate 2,000,000
Aggregate Limit 3,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS 1 VEHICLES /ACORD 101, Additional Remarks SCNrduls, may W abacN N mon apace le nxIulmd)
The City of Rosemead, its officers, agents, employees, representatives and volunteers are
added as additional insureds as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of the
named insured, performed under contract with the City of Rosemead.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
ACORD 25 (2016/03) ®1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
CI Of Rosemead
City
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
AUTHORIZED REEPIZES,ENTATWE
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ACORD 25 (2016/03) ®1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD