HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-2015 Operations Committee Agenda Packet Orange County Sanitation District Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Regular Meeting of the 5:00 P.M.
Operations Committee t
Administration Building
Board Room
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714 593-7433
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to speak, please complete a Speaker's Form and give it to the Clerk
of the Board. Speakers are requested to limit comments to three minutes.
REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on
miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information
only and require no action by the Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approve Minutes of the June 3, 2015, Operations Committee Meeting.
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Service Contract with Hoffman Southwest Corp.,
dba Professional Pipe Services, for Industrial Cleaning Services, Specification No.
S-2014-6216D, for the period December 11, 2014 through December 10, 2015, for
an additional amount of $35,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed
$167,000.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. Recommend to the Board of Directors:
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with MWH Americas,
Inc. to provide engineering design services for the Rehabilitation of Seal
Beach Pump Station, Project No. 3-62, for an amount not to exceed
$6,917,347; and
B. Approve a contingency of$691,735 (10%).
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4. Recommend to the Board of Directors:
A. Establish a budget for an AquaCritoe Demonstration Project Evaluation
Study, Project No. SP-125-17, in the amount of$423,000.
B. Approve a Sole Source Professional Services Agreement with SCFI Group
Limited to conduct an Evaluation Study for the AquaCritox® Demonstration
Project, Project No. SP-125-17, for an amount not to exceed $311,460; and
C. Approve a contingency of$31,200 (10%)
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 2, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
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Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability
related accommodations, please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at
(714)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability
and the type of accommodation requested.
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda
has been posted outside the main gale of the Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis
Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public
records relating to each agenda item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting
to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting,items must be submitted to the
Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting.
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7433
klore(docsd.com
For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager Jim Herberg (714)593-7300 iherberulalocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rehirelli(adocsd.com
Director of Engineering Rob Thompson (714)593-7310 rthomoson(cili corn
Director of Facility Support Services Nick Amontes (714)593-7210 narhontes(docsd.com
Director of Operations&Maintenance Ed Torres 714 593-7080 etorres ocsd.com
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ITEM NO.1
MINUTES OF THE
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 5:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Operations Committee was called to order by Committee Chair
Sebourn on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 5:03 p.m. in the Administration Building of the
Orange County Sanitation District.
Committee Chair Sebourn led the Flag Salute.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Greg Sebourn, Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
David Shawver, Vice-Chair Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Lisa Bartlett Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Ellery Deaton Ed Torres, Director of Operations & Maintenance
Steve Jones Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Robert Kiley Administrative Services
Lucille Kring Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
Richard Murphy Jeff Armstrong
Steve Nagel Jennifer Cabral
Fred Smith Jim Colston
Chad Wanke Ron Coss
Tom Beamish, Board Chair Rudy Davila
John Nielsen, Board Vice-Chair Carla Dillon
Mark Esquer
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Dean Fisher
Mariellen Yarc Norbert Gaia
Rob Gamber
At Garcia
Ingrid Hellenbrand
Kathy Millea
Jeff Mohr
Cahn Nguyen
Wendy Sevenandt
Sarah Strader
Ted Vitro
Eros Yong
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Joe Toolson, OCTA
Evelyn French, OCTA/Simon Wong Eng.
Stephen Beay, OCTA
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Committee Chair Sebourn did not provide a report.
REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER:
General Manager, Jim Herberg did not provide a report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve Minutes of
May 6, 2015.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Kring, Murphy,
Nielsen, Sebourn, Shawver, Smith, F., and Wanke
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Nagel and Yarc
2. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO:
A. Award a Service Contract to EnviroSupply & Service Inc. for Plant No. 2,
Central Generation Facility Fuel Gas Cleaning System, Carbon Change-
Out [replacement]; Specification No. S-2015-6561313, for a total amount not
to exceed $110,187.07 for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016,
with four (4) one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve a contingency of$11,018.70 (10%).
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Kring, Murphy,
Nielsen, Sebourn, Shawver, Smith, F., and Wanke
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Nagel and Yarc
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4. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
Approve Amendment No. 1 of the OC Waste and Recycling Waste Disposal
Agreement, extending the initial term of the Agreement from June 30, 2020 to
June 30, 2025.
AYES: Bartlett; Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Kring, Murphy,
Nielsen, Sebourn, Shawver, Smith, F., and Wanks
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Nagel and Yarc
Item 3 was pulled and heard separately.
Operations Chair Sebourn and Director Bartlett recused themselves and left the room
during discussion and vote.
Operations Vice-Chair Shawver presided.
3. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
A. Approve annual Professional Design Services Agreements with Dudek;
Lee & Ro, Inc.; GHD; AECOM; Hazen and Sawyer; RMC Water and
Environment; Projectline Technical Services, Inc.; Tait & Associates, Inc.;
Beyaz& Patel, Inc.; IDS Group, Inc.; Kleinfelder, Inc.; and RMS Engineering
and Design, Inc. for professional engineering design and construction
support services projects, Contract No. FE15-00-XX, commencing July 1,
2015 with a maximum annual fiscal year contract limitation not to exceed
$400,000 for each Professional Design Services Agreement; and,
B. Approve up to two additional one-year optional extensions.
AYES: Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Kring, Murphy, Nielsen,
Shawver, Smith, F., and Wanks
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Bartlett (recused) and Sebourn (recused)
ABSENT: Nagel and Yarc
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NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
Operations Chair Seboum recused himself from Item 5 and left the room during
discussion and vote.
Operations Vice-Chair Shawver presided.
Director of Engineering, Rob Thompson provided a short oral presentation regarding this
item.
5. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
A. Approve a budget increase of $300,000, which would increase the project
total amount to $1,900,000 for the Odor Control Master Plan, Project No.
SP-166;
B. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with CH2M-Hill to provide
Engineering Services for Odor Control Master Plan, Project No. SP-166,for
an amount not to exceed $790,285; and
C. Approve a contingency of$118,543 (15%)
AYES: Bartlett, Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Kring, Murphy,
Nielsen, Shawver, Smith, F., and Wanke
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Seboum (recused)
ABSENT: Nagel and Yarc
6. Information Only - 1-405 Widening Impacts to the Orange County Sanitation
District's Plant No. 1 Facilities.
Engineering Manager Kathy Millea and Joe Toolsen, OCTA, provided a
PowerPoint presentation and answered questions regarding: timelines; preliminary
designs; and a potential joint contract.
Director Nagel arrived at 5:20 p.m.
Director of Engineering, Rob Thompson provided an informative PowerPoint
presentation regarding Item 7. He then answered questions from the Committee
regarding: Price per foot; conservative estimate; financing; available funds; project
management; design bid build; and cost increases.
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7. MOVED, SECONDED, and DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors:
A. Establish a budget for Administrative Facilities Replacement at Plant No. 1,
Project No. P1-128, in the amount of$168,000,000 and;
B. Rename the project.
AYES Bartlett, Beamish, Deaton, Jones, Kiley, Kring, Nielsen,
Seboum, Shawver, Smith, F., and Wanks
NOES: Nagel
ABSTENTIONS: Murphy
ABSENT: Yarc
INFORMATION ITEMS:
8. Environmental Laboratory and Ocean Monitoring
Director of Operations and Maintenance Ed Torres introduced Environmental Lab
& Ocean Monitoring Manager, Ron Coss; Environmental Supervisor, Jeff
Armstrong; Sr. Environmental Specialist, Rob Gamber and Laboratory Supervisor
Canh Nguyen who presented an informative PowerPoint presentation which
included an overview of Division 890, Environmental Monitoring, Toxicological
Monitoring and Compounds of Emerging Concern.
Chair Beamish left the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
9. Quarterly Odor Complaint Report
Director of Operations and Maintenance Ed Torres provided an oral report.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Mr. Thompson notified the Committee that Engineering Manager Mike Puccio resigned.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
Vice-Chair Nielsen invited everyone to attend the annual City of Tustin, Chili Cookoff on
Saturday, June 61" from 11:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m. Mr. Herberg also stated that OCSD will
have an informational booth at that event.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 6:43 p.m., Committee Chair Sebourn declared the meeting adjourned to the next
scheduled meeting of Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
Kelly A. Lore
Clerk of the Board
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Neeenyoate TOBe.orDi,.
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AGENDA REPORT Item Number Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Nicholas J. Arhontes, Director of Facilities Support Services
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. S-2014-
621BD
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Service Contract with Hoffman Southwest Corp., dba
Professional Pipe Services, for Industrial Cleaning Services, Specification No. S-2014-
621 BD, for the period December 11, 2014 through December 10, 2015, for an additional
amount of$35,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $167,000.
SUMMARY
Staff utilizes this service to clean treatment plant facilities and the pump stations in the
collection system. This is an on-call service to clean and remove accumulated grit,
debris, and other materials from our facilities. This cleaning helps improve system
performance and reliability. Tasks are a part of planned and scheduled work and also
emergency work when needed.
After a public bid process, the contract was awarded in December 2014. The contract
amount is $120,000 with a 10% contingency. Work was recently stopped so we do not
exceed the currently authorized amount including contingency. Approximately 17% of
the work performed was collection facilities related and 83% was treatment facilities
related. An increase is needed at this time to continue the highest priority planned and
scheduled work until the overall scope of work can be re-bid this fall.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
December, 2014 — The Operations Committee approved award of a service contract to
Hoffman Southwest Corp., dba Professional Pipe Services for Industrial Cleaning
Services, Specification No. S-2014-62113D, for a total amount not to exceed $120,000
with a contingency of$12,000 (10%)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The bid for the original volume of work was advertised on June 11, 2014. Two bids
were received on July 31, 2014. The bids were evaluated in accordance with OCSD
policies and procedures. Professional Pipe Services was deemed the lowest
responsible and responsive bidder, and was awarded the work, with a contract term of
December 11, 2014 to December 10, 2015.
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Staff will begin the process to competitively bid a new contract with an expanded scope
of work to allow the cleaning and removal of debris throughout our treatment plant and
collection system. This bid process will take five months. The recommended action will
allow the highest priority work to continue until a new contract is available for use.
This type of blanket contract is more cost effective than bidding individual purchase
orders. This also helps to minimize time spent by our purchasing and contracts staff to
award numerous bids and manage multiple contracts for smaller, separate tasks.
CEQA
N/A
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Adequate funds exist in the operating budget to support this increase. This
recommendation complies with authority levels of the OCSD Purchasing Ordinance.
This item was included in the budget line item of 54010, Repairs and Maintenance
Services of Divisions 330 - Facilities Engineering; 342 - Odor and Corrosion Control;
830 - Plant No. 1 Operations; 840 — Plant No. 2 Operations; and 850 — Buildings,
Grounds, and Mechanical Maintenance.
Date of ADDroval Contract Amount Continaencv
12/03/2014 $120,000.00 $12,000.00(10%)
07/01/2015 $167,000.00 N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (wwwocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package and attachments:
Service Contract Amendment No. 1
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RETURN TO AGENDA
AMENDMENT NO. 1
SERVICE CONTRACT
Industrial Cleaning Services
Specification No. S-2014-621BD
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT is made and entered into, to be effective July 1, 2015,
by and between Orange County Sanitation District hereinafter referred to as "OCSD" and Hoffman
Southwest Corporation, dba: Professional Pipe Services (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor")
collectively referred to as the"Parties".
WHEREAS, OCSD and Contractor executed, delivered and entered into the Contract between
OCSD and Contractor, the effective date of which is December 11, 2014 ("the Contract'); and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend the Contract to make certain modifications which shall be
called Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment'); and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2015, the Operations Committee of OCSD, by minute order, authorized
execution of this Amendment between OCSD and Contractor; and
WHEREAS, the Parties to the Contract desire that this Amendment be incorporated into the
Contract and become a part thereof from the beginning; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire that the Contract as modified by this Amendment shall constitute
the sole and entire Contract among the Parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual benefits which will result to
the Parties in carrying out the terms of this Amendment No. 1, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. Increase the total Contract amount by Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) for a
new total amount not to exceed One Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty
Two Dollars ($149,832).
Except as expressly amended above, the Contract will remain unchanged and in full force
and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto have caused this
Amendment No. 1 to be signed by the duly authorized representatives as of the day and year last signed
below.
Orange County Sanitation District Hoffman Southwest Corporation
dba Professional Pipe Services
By.
Contracts/Purchasing Manager Date Date
Name:
Chair, Operations Committee Date
Title.
Clerk of the Board Date
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting Date Toad.ofDlr.
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AGENDA REPORT em Number Item Number
3
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: REHABILITATION OF SEAL BEACH PUMP STATION,
PROJECT NO. 3-62
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Approve a Professional Design Services Agreement with MWH Americas, Inc. to
provide engineering design services for the Rehabilitation of Seal Beach Pump
Station, Project No. 3-62, for an amount not to exceed $6,917,175; and
B. Approve a contingency of $691,718 (10%).
SUMMARY
This project will completely rehabilitate the Seal Beach Pump Station and the force
mains. In addition to this work, a regional odor control and hydraulic study will be
performed to support this project and Project No. 3-64 (Rehabilitation of Western
Regional Sewers).
The project also includes the performance of engineering tasks supporting preliminary
and final design such as topographical land surveying, potholing and utility location,
corrosion studies, geotechnical, landscaping and architectural services, structural
analysis, traffic control studies, public outreach, electrical and instrumentation studies,
security studies, permitting assistance, and ultimately the preparation of construction
ready drawings and specifications.
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) advertised a Request for
Proposal on March 5, 2015, and six proposals were received. Based on the overall
qualifications and expertise, staff recommends awarding a Professional Design
Services Agreement (PDSA) to MWH Americas, Inc.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
General
The Seal Beach Pump Station and its associated Force Main piping system was built in
the 1970s and currently serves Seal Beach, Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Cypress, and La
Palma. The dual force main piping system is approximately 2.7 miles long and traverses
through Seal Beach, US Naval Weapons Station, and Westminster along Westminster
Blvd.
Request for Proposal:
A Request for Proposal which describes the Consultant's Scope of Work required for
this project was advertised on March 5, 2015.
As a result, proposals were received from MWH Americas, Inc.; Brown & Caldwell;
Psomas; Lee & Ro, Inc.; RBF Consulting; and Atkins North America, Inc. on
April 15, 2015. A Staff Evaluation Committee consisting of five representatives from the
Engineering and Maintenance Departments reviewed and ranked each of the proposals
in accordance with the evaluation process set forth in Sanitation District Board of
Directors' Ordinance No. OCSD-44. An additional representative from the Contracts
Administration Division participated in the evaluation process as a non-voting member.
The proposals were evaluated according to the following criteria: (1) project
understanding and approach; (2) applicable related project experience; and (3) project
team and staff qualifications.
After reviewing and scoring the proposals, the Consultant firms were ranked according
to the score achieved. The Evaluation Committee short-listed and interviewed the top
three proposing firms to meet the key team members and further evaluate the firms'
proposals. Pursuant to the results of the interview, the Evaluation Committee selected
MWH Americas, Inc. as the top-ranked firm as shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1
PROPOSAL EVALUATION*
MWH Americas, Brown &
Consultant Evaluator Inc. Caldwell Psomas
Reviewer A 1 2 3
Reviewer B 1 2 3
Reviewer C 1 2 3
Reviewer D 1 2 3
Reviewer E 1 2 3
Overall Ranking 1 2 3
Proposal Fee $7,908,799 - -
Negotiated Fee Proposal $6,917,175
* Based on scores after interview
MWH Americas, Inc. was ranked highest by the Evaluation Committee.
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All proposals were accompanied by a sealed fee proposal estimate. The fee proposal of
the highest ranked firm was opened after the proposals were evaluated and a top-ranked
firm was selected in accordance with Sanitation District Ordinance No. OCSD-44. Staff
conducted negotiations with MWH Americas, Inc. to clarify the requirements of the scope
of work and their proposed work effort. During the negotiation meetings, the project scope
of work, level of effort, and assumptions were discussed and clarified as required for the
completion of the scope of work for the project. As a result of these negotiations, MWH
Americas, Inc. submitted a revised fee proposal.
Based on the above, staff determined the final cost proposal to be fair and reasonable for
the scope of work and recommends awarding the PDSA to MWH Americas, Inc.
CEQA
Notice of Exemption was filed on April 11, 2014.
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with the authority levels in the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted (Line item: FY 2014-15 & 2015-16, Section 8,
Page 32) and the project budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) maybe viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the complete
agenda package:
Professional Design Services Agreement
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RETURN TO AGENDA
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into to be effective the 22th day of July, 2015
by and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as
"SANITATION DISTRICT", and MWH Americas, Inc., for purposes of this Agreement hereinafter
referred to as "CONSULTANT'.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT desires to engage a CONSULTANT for
PROJECT NO. 3-62, SEAL BEACH PUMPING UPGRADE AND REHABILITATION; and to
provide Design services for the rehabilitation of the pump station to include the replacement of
the pump station mechanical, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation and control systems and the
rehabilitation or replacement of concrete structures. The project also includes addressing
regional odor deficiencies, preliminary design of the odor control facilities at three separate
sites, and preliminary and final design of the odor control facilities at the SBPS and,
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is qualified to provide the necessary services in connection
with these requirements and has agreed to provide the necessary professional services; and,
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT has adopted procedures for the selection of
professional services and has proceeded in accordance with said procedures to select a
CONSULTANT to perform this work; and,
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on «Board Meeting Date» the Board of Directors, by
Minute Order, accepted the recommendation of the Operations Committee or Director of
Engineering and General Manager pursuant to SANITATION DISTRICT Board of Directors'
Ordinance No. OCSD-47 to approve this Agreement between the SANITATION DISTRICT and
CONSULTANT.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual benefits, which will
result to the parties in carrying out the terms of this Agreement, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish necessary professional and technical services to
accomplish those project elements outlined in the Scope of Work attached hereto as
Attachment "A", and by this reference made a part of this Agreement.
A. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical
accuracy, completeness, and coordination of all design, drawings, specifications,
and other services furnished by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement,
including the work performed by its Subconsultants. Where approval by the
SANITATION DISTRICT is indicated, it is understood to be conceptual approval
only and does not relieve the CONSULTANT of responsibility for complying with
all laws, codes, industry standards and liability for damages caused by errors,
omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, and/or negligence on the part
of the CONSULTANT or its Subconsultants.
PDSA PROJECT NO.3-62
Remed 020915 SEAL BEACH PUMPING UPGRADE AND REHABILITATION
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B. CONSULTANT is responsible for the quality of work prepared under this
Agreement and shall ensure that all work is performed to the standards of best
engineering practice for clarity, uniformity, and completeness. CONSULTANT
shall respond to all comments, suggestions, and recommendations on the
SANITATION DISTRICT's review comment sheets (i.e. DS1, DS2 and DS3). All
comments shall be incorporated into the design prior to the next submittal
deadline or addressed, in writing, as to why the comment has not been
incorporated. CONSULTANT shall ensure that each submittal is 100% accurate
for the level of work submitted (i.e. correct references, terms, capitalization or
equal status, spelling, punctuation, etc.)
C. In the event that work is not performed to the satisfaction of the SANITATION
DISTRICT and does not conform to the requirements of this Agreement or any
applicable industry standards, the CONSULTANT shall, without additional
compensation, promptly correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs,
drawings, specifications, or other services within the timeframe specified by the
Project Engineer/Project Manager. The SANITATION DISTRICT may charge to
CONSULTANT all costs, expenses and damages associated with any such
corrections or revisions.
D. All CAD drawings, figures, and other work shall be produced by CONSULTANTS
and Subconsultants using the SANITATION DISTRICT CAD Manual.
Conversion of CAD work from any other non-standard CAD format to the
SANITATION DISTRICT format shall not be acceptable in lieu of this
requirement.
Electronic files shall conform to the SANITATION DISTRICT specifications. Any
changes to these specifications by the CONSULTANT are subject to review and
approval of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Electronic files shall be subject to an acceptance period of«Number of Days))
calendar days during which the SANITATION DISTRICT shall perform
appropriate reviews and including CAD Manual compliance. CONSULTANT shall
correct any discrepancies or errors detected and reported within the acceptance
period at no additional cost to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
E. The CONSULTANT shall ensure that all plans and specifications prepared, or
recommended under this Agreement allow for competitive bidding. The
CONSULTANT shall design such plans or specifications so that procurement of
services, labor or materials are not available from only one source, and shall not
design plans and specifications around a single or specific product, piece of
major equipment or machinery, a specific patented design or a proprietary
process, unless required by principles of sound engineering practice and
supported by a written justification that has been approved in writing by the
SANITATION DISTRICT. The CONSULTANT shall submit this written
justification to the SANITATION DISTRICT prior to beginning work on such plans
and specifications. Whenever the CONSULTANT recommends a specific
product or equipment for competitive procurement, such recommendation shall
include at least two brand names of products that are capable of meeting the
functional requirements applicable to the project.
PDSA PROJECT NO.3-62
Revised 020915 SEAL BEACH PUMPING UPGRADE AND REHABILITATION
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RETURN TO AGENDA
F. All professional services performed by the CONSULTANT, including but not
limited to all drafts, data, correspondence, proposals, reports, and estimates
compiled or composed by the CONSULTANT, pursuant to this Agreement, are
for the sole use of the SANITATION DISTRICT, its agents and employees.
Neither the documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party
without the prior written consent of the SANITATION DISTRICT. This provision
does not apply to information that (a)was publicly known, or otherwise known to
the CONSULTANT, at the time that it was disclosed to the CONSULTANT by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, (b)subsequently becomes publicly known to the
CONSULTANT other than through disclosure by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
2. COMPENSATION
Total compensation shall be paid to CONSULTANT for services in accordance with the
following provisions:
A. Total Compensation
Total compensation shall be in an amount not to exceed Six Million Nine
Hundred Seventeen Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars
($6,917,177). Total compensation to CONSULTANT including burdened labor
(salaries plus benefits), overhead, profit, direct costs, and Subconsultant(s)fees
and costs shall not exceed the sum set forth in Attachment"E" - Fee Proposal.
B. Labor
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT a sum equal to the
burdened salaries (salaries plus benefits)actually paid by CONSULTANT
charged on an hourly-rate basis to this project and paid to the personnel of
CONSULTANT. Upon request of the SANITATION DISTRICT, CONSULTANT
shall provide the SANITATION DISTRICT with certified payroll records of all
employees' work that is charged to this project.
C. Overhead
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall compensate CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
for overhead at the rate equal to the percentage of burdened labor as specified in
Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
D. Profit
Profit for CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall be a percentage of consulting
services fees (Burdened Labor and Overhead). When the consulting or
subconsulting services amount is $250,000 or less, the maximum Profit shall be
10%. Between $250,000 and $2,500,000, the maximum Profit shall be limited by
a straight declining percentage between 10% and 5%. For consulting or
subconsulting services fees with a value greater than $2,500,000, the maximum
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Profit shall be 5%. Addenda shall be governed by the same maximum Profit
percentage after adding consulting services fees.
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT and
Subconsultants, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay profit for all services
rendered by CONSULTANT and Subconsultants for this project according to
Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
E. Suboonsultants
For any Subconsultant whose fees for services are greater than or equal to
$100,000 (excluding out-of-pocket costs), CONSULTANT shall pay to
Subconsultant total compensation in accordance with the Subconsultant amount
specified in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
For any Subconsultant whose fees for services are less than $100,000,
CONSULTANT may pay to Suboonsultant total compensation on an hourly-rate
basis per the attached hourly rate Schedule and as specified in the Scope of
Work. The SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT the actual costs
of Subconsultant fees and charges in an amount not to exceed the sum set forth
in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal.
F. Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
the actual costs of permits and associated fees, travel and licenses for an
amount not to exceed the sum set forth in Attachment"E"- Fee Proposal. The
SANITATION DISTRICT shall also pay to CONSULTANT actual costs for
equipment rentals, leases or purchases with prior approval of the SANITATION
DISTRICT. Upon request, CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION
DISTRICT receipts and other documentary records to support CONSULTANT's
request for reimbursement of these amounts, see Attachment"D"-Allowable
Direct Costs. All incidental expenses shall be included in overhead pursuant to
Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
G. Reimbursable Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT will reimburse the CONSULTANT for reasonable
travel and business expenses as described in this section and further described in
Attachment"D"-Allowable Direct Costs to this Agreement. The reimbursement of
the above mentioned expenses will be based on an "accountable plan' as
considered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The plan includes a combination of
reimbursements based upon receipts and a "per diem' component approved by
IRS. The most recent schedule of the per diem rates utilized by the SANITATION
DISTRICT can be found on the U.S. General Service Administration website at
htti)://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/l 04711#.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the most economical and practical
means of management of reimbursable costs inclusive but not limited to travel,
lodging and meals arrangements. The SANITATION DISTRICT shall apply the
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most economic and practical method of reimbursement which may include
reimbursements based upon receipts and/or"per diem' as deemed the most
practical.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for returning to the SANITATION DISTRICT
any excess reimbursements after the reimbursement has been paid by the
SANITATION DISTRICT.
Travel and travel arrangements—Any travel involving airfare, overnight stays or
multiple day attendance must be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT in
advance.
Local Travel is considered travel by the CONSULTANT within the SANITATION
DISTRICT general geographical area which includes Orange, Los Angeles,
Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial and Kern Counties.
Automobile mileage is reimbursable if CONSULTANT is required to utilize
personal vehicle for local travel.
Lodging—Overnight stays will not be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT for
local travel. However, under certain circumstances overnight stay may be allowed
at the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT based on reasonableness of
meeting schedules and the amount of time required for travel by the
CONSULTANT. Such determination will be made on a case-by-case basis and at
the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Travel Meals— Per-diem rates as approved by IRS shall be utilized for travel
meals reimbursements. Per diem rates shall be applied to meals that are
appropriate for travel times. Receipts are not required for the approved meals.
Additional details related to the reimbursement of the allowable direct costs are
provided in the Attachment"D"-Allowable Direct Costs of this Agreement.
H. Limitation of Costs
If, at any time, CONSULTANT estimates the cost of performing the services
described in CONSULTANT's Proposal will exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of
the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement, including approved additional
compensation, CONSULTANT shall notify the SANITATION DISTRICT
immediately, and in writing. This written notice shall indicate the additional
amount necessary to complete the services. Any cost incurred in excess of the
approved not-to-exceed amount, without the express written consent of the
SANITATION DISTRICT's authorized representative shall be at CONSULTANT's
own risk. This written notice shall be provided separately from, and in addition to
any notification requirements contained in the CONSULTANT's invoice and
monthly progress report. Failure to notify the SANITATION DISTRICT that the
services cannot be completed within the authorized not-to-exceed amount is a
material breach of this Agreement.
3. REALLOCATION OF TOTAL COMPENSATION
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provided that the total compensation is not increased.
4. PAYMENT
A. Monthly Invoice: CONSULTANT shall include in its monthly invoice, a detailed
breakdown of costs associated with the performance of any corrections or
revisions of the work for that invoicing period. CONSULTANT shall allocate costs
in the same manner as it would for payment requests as described in this Section
of the Agreement. CONSULTANT shall warrant and certify the accuracy of these
costs and understand that submitted costs are subject to Section 11 -AUDIT
PROVISIONS.
B. CONSULTANT may submit monthly or periodic statements requesting payment
for those items included in Section 2- COMPENSATION hereof in the format as
required by the SANITATION DISTRICT. Such requests shall be based upon the
amount and value of the work and services performed by CONSULTANT under
this Agreement and shall be prepared by CONSULTANT and accompanied by
such supporting data, including a detailed breakdown of all costs incurred and
project element work performed during the period covered by the statement, as
may be required by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Upon approval of such payment request by the SANITATION DISTRICT,
payment shall be made to CONSULTANT as soon as practicable of one hundred
percent (100%)of the invoiced amount on a per-project-element basis.
If the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that the work under this Agreement or
any specified project element hereunder, is incomplete and that the amount of
payment is in excess of:
i. The amount considered by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of
Engineering to be adequate for the protection of the SANITATION DISTRICT;
or
ii. The percentage of the work accomplished for each project element.
He may, at his discretion, retain an amount equal to that which insures that the
total amount paid to that date does not exceed the percentage of the completed
work for each project element or the project in its entirety.
C. CONSULTANT may submit periodic payment requests for each 30-day period of
this Agreement for the profit as set forth in Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
Said profit payment request shall be proportionate to the work actually
accomplished to date on a per-project-element basis. In the event the
SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of Engineering determines that no satisfactory
progress has been made since the prior payment, or in the event of a delay in the
work progress for any reason, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall have the right to
withhold any scheduled proportionate profit payment.
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D. Upon satisfactory completion by CONSULTANT of the work called for under the
terms of this Agreement, and upon acceptance of such work by the SANITATION
DISTRICT, CONSULTANT will be paid the unpaid balance of any money due for
such work, including any retained percentages relating to this portion of the work.
E. Upon satisfactory completion of the work performed hereunder and prior to final
payment under this Agreement for such work, or prior settlement upon
termination of this Agreement, and as a condition precedent thereto,
CONSULTANT shall execute and deliver to the SANITATION DISTRICT a
release of all claims against the SANITATION DISTRICT arising under or by
virtue of this Agreement other than such claims, if any, as may be specifically
exempted by CONSULTANT from the operation of the release in stated amounts
to be set forth therein.
F. Pursuant to the California False Claims Act (Government Code Sections 12650-
12655), any CONSULTANT that knowingly submits a false claim to the
SANITATION DISTRICT for compensation under the terms of this Agreement
may be held liable for treble damages and up to a ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
civil penalty for each false claim submitted. This Section shall also be binding on
all Subconsultants.
A CONSULTANT or Subconsultant shall be deemed to have submitted a false
claim when the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant: a) knowingly presents or causes
to be presented to an officer or employee of the SANITATION DISTRICT a false
claim or request for payment or approval; b) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to
be made or used a false record or statement to get a false claim paid or approved
by the SANITATION DISTRICT; c) conspires to defraud the SANITATION
DISTRICT by getting a false claim allowed or paid by the SANITATION DISTRICT;
d) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or
statement to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to the SANITATION
DISTRICT; or e) is a beneficiary of an inadvertent submission of a false claim to
the SANITATION DISTRICT, and fails to disclose the false claim to the
SANITATION DISTRICT within a reasonable time after discovery of the false claim.
5. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (DIR) REGISTRATION
AND RECORD OF WAGES
A. To the extent CONSULTANT's employees and/or Subconsultants who will
perform Work during the design and preconstruction phases of a construction
contract for which Prevailing Wage Determinations have been issued by the DIR
and as more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720 at seq,
CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall comply with the registration
requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section
1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the
DIR.
B. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall maintain accurate payroll records
and shall comply with all the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, and shall
submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code
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1771.4(a0(3). Penalties for non-compliance with the requirements of Section
1776 may be deducted from progress payments per Section 1776.
C. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, the CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
shall furnish a copy of all certified payroll records to OCSD and/or general public
upon request, provided the public request is made through OCSD, the Division of
Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor Enforcement of the
Department of Industrial Relations.
D. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultant shall comply with the job site notices
posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner per Title 8,
California Code of Regulation Section 16461(3).
6. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP—SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
A. Ownership of Documents for the Professional Services performed.
All documents, including but not limited to, original plans, studies, sketches,
drawings, computer printouts and disk files, and specifications prepared in
connection with or related to the Scope of Work or Professional Services, shall
be the property of the SANITATION DISTRICT. The SANITATION DISTRICT's
ownership of these documents includes use of, reproduction or reuse of and all
incidental rights, whether or not the work for which they were prepared has been
performed. The SANITATION DISTRICT ownership entitlement arises upon
payment or any partial payment for work performed and includes ownership of
any and all work product completed prior to that payment. This Section shall
apply whether the CONSULTANT's Professional Services are terminated: a) by
the completion of the Agreement, or b) in accordance with other provisions of this
Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph or Agreement,
the CONSULTANT shall have the right to make copies of all such plans, studies,
sketches, drawings, computer printouts and disk files, and specifications.
B. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for damage caused by subsequent
changes to or uses of the plans or specifications, where the subsequent changes
or uses are not authorized or approved by CONSULTANT, provided that the
service rendered by CONSULTANT was not a proximate cause of the damage.
7. INSURANCE
A. General
i. Insurance shall be issued and underwritten by insurance companies
acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
ii. Insurers must have an "A-" Policyholder's Rating, or better, and Financial
Rating of at least Class Vill, or better, in accordance with the most current
A.M. Best's Guide Rating. However, the SANITATION DISTRICT will accept
State Compensation Insurance Fund, for the required policy of Worker's
Compensation Insurance subject to the SANITATION DISTRICT's option to
require a change in insurer in the event the State Fund financial rating is
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decreased below"B". Further, the SANITATION DISTRICT will require
CONSULTANT to substitute any insurer whose rating drops below the levels
herein specified. Said substitution shall occur within twenty (20)days of
written notice to CONSULTANT, by the SANITATION DISTRICT or its agent.
!it. Coverage shall be in effect prior to the commencement of any work under this
Agreement.
B. General Liability
The CONSULTANT shall maintain during the life of this Agreement, including the
period of warranty, Commercial General Liability Insurance written on an
occurrence basis providing the following minimum limits of liability coverage: two
million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence with two million Dollars ($2,000,000)
aggregate. Said insurance shall include coverage for the following hazards:
Premises-Operations, blanket contractual liability(for this Agreement), products
liability/completed operations (including any product manufactured or
assembled), broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability,
independent contractors liability, personal and advertising injury, mobile
equipment, owners and contractors protective liability, and cross liability and
severability of interest clauses. A statement on an insurance certificate will not be
accepted in lieu of the actual additional insured endorsement(s). If requested by
SANITATION DISTRICT and applicable, XCU coverage (Explosion, Collapse
and Underground) and Riggers/On Hook Liability must be included in the
General Liability policy and coverage must be reflected on the submitted
Certificate of Insurance.
C. Umbrella Excess Liability
The minimum limits of general liability and Automotive Liability Insurance
required, as set forth herein, shall be provided for through either a single policy of
primary insurance or a combination of policies of primary and umbrella excess
coverage. Umbrella excess liability coverage shall be issued with limits of liability
which, when combined with the primary insurance, will equal the minimum limits
for general liability and automotive liability.
D. AutomotiveNehicle liability Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall maintain a policy of Automotive Liability Insurance on a
comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles,
trucks, and other vehicles providing the following minimum limits of liability
coverage: Combined single limit of one million Dollars ($1,000,000) or
alternatively, one million Dollars ($1,000,000) per person for bodily injury and one
million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for property damage. A statement on
an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual additional
insured endorsement.
E. Worker's Compensation Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall provide such Workers' Compensation Insurance as
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required by the Labor Code of the State of California in the amount of the
statutory limit, including Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of
one million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such Worker's Compensation
Insurance shall be endorsed to provide for a waiver of subrogation in favor of the
SANITATION DISTRICT. A statement on an insurance certificate will not be
accepted in lieu of the actual endorsements unless the insurance carrier is State
of California Insurance Fund and the identifier"SCIF" and endorsement numbers
2570 and 2065 are referenced on the certificate of insurance. If an exposure to
Jones Act liability may exist, the insurance required herein shall include coverage
for Jones Act claims.
F. Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability
CONSULTANT shall maintain in full force and effect, throughout the term of this
Agreement, standard industry form professional negligence errors and omissions
insurance coverage in an amount of not less three million Dollars ($3,000,000)
with limits in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph. If the policy of
insurance is written on a "claims made" basis, said policy shall be continued in
full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, and for a
period of five (5)years from the date of the completion of the services hereunder.
In the event of termination of said policy during this period, CONSULTANT shall
obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of
CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement. Said coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing
no gap in coverage or by separate extended "tail" coverage with the present or
new carrier.
In the event the present policy of insurance is written on an "occurrence" basis,
said policy shall be continued in full force and effect during the term of this
Agreement or until completion of the services provided for in this Agreement,
whichever is later. In the event of termination of said policy during this period,
new coverage shall be obtained for the required period to insure for the prior acts
of CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION DISTRICT a certificate of
insurance in a form acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT indicating the
deductible or self-retention amounts and the expiration date of said policy, and
shall provide renewal certificates not less than ten (10)days prior to the
expiration of each policy term.
G. Proof of Coverage
The CONSULTANT shall furnish the SANITATION DISTRICT with original
certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage. Said policies and
endorsements shall conform to the requirements herein stated. All certificates
and endorsements are to be received and approved by the SANITATION
DISTRICT before work commences. The SANITATION DISTRICT reserves the
right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
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including endorsements, effecting the coverage required, at any time. The
following are approved forms that must be submitted as proof of coverage:
• Certificate of Insurance ACORD Form 25 (5/2010)or equivalent.
• Additional Insurance (ISO Form) CG2010 11 85 or
(General Liability)
The combination of(ISO Forms)
CG 2010 10 01 and CG 2037 10 01
All other Additional Insured endorsements must
be submitted for approval by the SANITATION
DISTRICT, and the SANITATION DISTRICT
may reject alternatives that provide different or
less coverage to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
• Additional Insured Submit endorsement provided by carrier for the
(Auto Liability) SANITATION DISTRICT approval.
• Waiver of Subrogation State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2570 or equivalent.
• Cancellation Notice State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2065 or equivalent.
H. Cancellation Notice
Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30)days' prior written
notice. The Cancellation Section of ACORD Form 25 (5/2010) shall state the
required thirty (30) days' written notification. The policy shall not terminate, nor
shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage reduced until thirty(30) days after written
notice is given to the SANITATION DISTRICT except for nonpayment of
premium, which shall require not less than ten (10) days written notice to the
SANITATION DISTRICT. Should there be changes in coverage or an increase in
deductible or SIR amounts, the CONSULTANT and its insurance broker/agent
shall send to the SANITATION DISTRICT a certified letter which includes a
description of the changes in coverage and/or any increase in deductible or SIR
amounts. The certified letter must be sent to the attention of Risk Management,
Div. 260, and shall be received by the SANITATION DISTRICT not less than
thirty (30)days prior to the effective date of the change(s) if the change would
reduce coverage or increase deductibles or SIR amounts or otherwise reduce or
limit the scope of insurance coverage provided to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
I. Primary Insurance
All liability policies shall contain a Primary and Non Contributory Clause. Any
other insurance maintained by the SANITATION DISTRICT shall be excess and
not contributing with the insurance provided by CONSULTANT.
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J. Separation of Insured
All liability policies shall contain a "Separation of Insureds" clause.
K. Non-Limiting (if applicable)
Nothing in this document shall be construed as limiting in any way, nor shall it
limit the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to
which CONSULTANT may be held responsible for payment of damages to
persons or property.
L. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductible and/or self-insured retention must be declared to the
SANITATION DISTRICT on the Certificate of Insurance. All deductibles and/or
self-insured retentions require approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT. At the
option of the SANITATION DISTRICT, either: the insurer shall reduce or
eliminate such deductible or self-insured retention as respects the SANITATION
DISTRICT; or the CONSULTANT shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory
to the SANITATION DISTRICT guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
M. Defense Costs
Liability policies shall have a provision that defense costs for all insureds and
additional insureds are paid in addition to and do not deplete any policy limits.
N. Subconsultants
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible to establish insurance requirements for
any Subconsultant hired by the CONSULTANT. The insurance shall be in
amounts and types reasonably sufficient to deal with the risk of loss involving the
Subconsultant's operations and work.
O. Limits Are Minimums
If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than any minimums shown above,
then SANITATION DISTRICT requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the
higher limits maintained by CONSULTANT.
8. SCOPE CHANGES
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work, requested by SANITATION DISTRICT,
the parties hereto shall execute an amendment to this Agreement setting forth with
particularity all terms of the new Agreement, including but not limited to any additional
CONSULTANT's fees.
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9. PROJECT TEAM AND SUBCONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT shall provide to SANITATION DISTRICT, prior to execution of this
Agreement, the names and full description of all Subconsultants and CONSULTANT's
project team members anticipated to be used on this project by CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT shall include a description of the scope of work to be done by each
Subconsultant and each CONSULTANT's project team member. CONSULTANT shall
include the respective compensation amounts for CONSULTANT and each
Subconsultant on a per-project-element basis, broken down as indicated in Section 2-
COMPENSATION.
There shall be no substitution of the listed Subconsultants and CONSULTANT's project
team members without prior written approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
10. ENGINEERING REGISTRATION
The CONSULTANT's personnel are comprised of registered engineers and a staff of
specialists and draftsmen in each department. The firm itself is not a registered
engineer but represents and agrees that wherever in the performance of this Agreement
requires the services of a registered engineer. Such services hereunder will be
performed under the direct supervision of registered engineers.
11. AUDIT PROVISIONS
A. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the reasonable right to access, review, examine,
and audit, any and all books, records, documents and any other evidence of
procedures and practices that the SANITATION DISTRICT determines are
necessary to discover and verify that the CONSULTANT is in compliance with all
requirements under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall include the
SANITATION DISTRICT's right as described above, in any and all of their
subcontracts, and shall ensure that these rights are binding upon all
Subconsultants.
B. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the right to examine CONSULTANT's books,
records, documents and any other evidence of procedures and practices that the
SANITATION DISTRICT determines are necessary to discover and verify all
direct and indirect costs, of whatever nature, which are claimed to have been
incurred, or anticipated to be incurred or to ensure CONSULTANT's compliance
with all requirements under this Agreement during the term of this Agreement
and for a period of three (3)years after its termination.
C. CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with
generally accepted industry standard practices and the SANITATION
DISTRICT's policy. The CONSULTANT shall make available to the
SANITATION DISTRICT for review and audit, all project related accounting
records and documents, and any other financial data within 15 days after receipt
of notice from the SANITATION DISTRICT. Upon SANITATION DISTRICT's
request, the CONSULTANT shall submit exact duplicates of originals of all
requested records to the SANITATION DISTRICT. If an audit is performed,
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CONSULTANT shall ensure that a qualified employee of the CONSULTANT will
be available to assist SANITATION DISTRICT's auditor in obtaining all project
related accounting records and documents, and any other financial data.
12. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES
The legal relationship between the parties hereto is that of an independent contractor
and nothing herein shall be deemed to make CONSULTANT an employee of the
SANITATION DISTRICT.
13. NOTICES
All notices hereunder and communications regarding the interpretation of the terms of
this Agreement, or changes thereto, shall be effected by delivery of said notices in
person or by depositing said notices in the U.S. mail, registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid.
Notices shall be mailed to the SANITATION DISTRICT at:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
Attention: Sarah L. Strader, Senior Contracts Administrator
Copy: Adam Nazaroff, Project Manager
Notices shall be mailed to CONSULTANT at:
MWH Americas, Inc.
19900 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92612
Attention: Joe Lauria, PE, BCEE
All communication regarding the Scope of Work, will be addressed to the Project
Manager. Direction from other SANITATION DISTRICT's staff must be approved in
writing by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Project Manager prior to action from the
CONSULTANT.
14. TERMINATION
The SANITATION DISTRICT may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause,
upon giving thirty(30) days written notice to CONSULTANT. In the event of such
termination, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to Compensation for work performed on a
prorated basis through and including the effective date of termination.
CONSULTANT shall be permitted to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30)days
written notice only if CONSULTANT is not compensated for billed amounts in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the same are due.
Notice of termination shall be mailed to the SANITATION DISTRICT and/or
CONSULTANT in accordance with Section 13- NOTICES.
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15. DOCUMENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS
The documents and study materials for this project shall become the property of the
SANITATION DISTRICT upon the termination or completion of the work.
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish to the SANITATION DISTRICT copies of all
memoranda, correspondence, computation and study materials in its files pertaining to
the work described in this Agreement, which is requested in writing by the SANITATION
DISTRICT.
16. COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT certifies by the execution of this Agreement that it pays employees not
less than the minimum wage as defined by law, and that it does not discriminate in its
employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin; that it is in
compliance with all federal, state and local directives and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to demonstrate positively and
aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
17. AGREEMENT EXECUTION AUTHORIZATION
Both the SANITATION DISTRICT and CONSULTANT do covenant that each individual
executing this document by and on behalf of each party is a person duly authorized to
execute agreements for that party.
18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this Agreement, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration
under the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"), or similar
organization or entity conducting alternate dispute resolution Services.
19. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS AND NECESSARY DISBURSEMENTS
If any action at law or in equity or if any proceeding in the form of an Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary
disbursements in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
20. PROGRESS REPORTS
Monthly progress reports shall be submitted for review by the tenth day of the following
month and must include as a minimum: 1) current activities, 2)future activities, 3)
potential items that are not included in the Scope of Work, 4) concerns and possible
delays, 5) percentage of completion, and 6) budget status.
21. WARRANTY
CONSULTANT shall perform its services in accordance with generally accepted industry
and professional standards. If, within the 12-month period following completion of its
services, the SANITATION DISTRICT informs CONSULTANT that any part of the
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services fails to meet those standards, CONSULTANT shall, within the time prescribed
by the SANITATION DISTRICT, take all such actions as are necessary to correct or
complete the noted deficiency(ies).
22. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend (at
CONSULTANT's sole cost and expense and with legal counsel approved by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), protect
and hold harmless the SANITATION DISTRICT and all of SANITATION DISTRICT's
officers, directors, employees, CONSULTANT's, and agents (collectively the
"Indemnified Parties"), from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, causes
of action, suits, arbitration awards, losses,judgments, fines, penalties, costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs,
and all other professional, expert or CONSULTANT's fees and costs and the
SANITATION DISTRICT's general and administrative expenses; individually, a "Claim";
collectively, "Claims")which may arise from or are in any manner related, directly or
indirectly, to any work performed, or any operations, activities, or services provided by
CONSULTANT in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement to the extent of the
negligent, recklessness and/or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its principals,
officers, agents, employees, CONSULTANT's suppliers, CONSULTANT,
Subconsultants, subcontractors, and/or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of
them, regardless of any contributing negligence or strict liability of an Indemnified Party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
CONSULTANT to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising solely from:
(A)the active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties; or
(B)a natural disaster or other act of God, such as an earthquake; or
(C)the independent action of a third party who is neither one of the Indemnified Parties
nor the CONSULTANT, nor its principal, officer, agent, employee, nor
CONSULTANT's supplier, CONSULTANT, Subconsultant, subcontractor, nor
anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
Exceptions (A)through (B) above shall not apply, and CONSULTANT shall, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, indemnify the Indemnified Parties, from Claims arising from
more than one cause if any such cause taken alone would otherwise result in the
obligation to indemnify hereunder.
CONSULTANT's liability for indemnification hereunder is in addition to any liability
CONSULTANT may have to the SANITATION DISTRICT for a breach by
CONSULTANT of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Under no circumstances
shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to
limit CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder. The terms
of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the parties
hereto. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation,
California Civil Code Section 1654)that ambiguities are to be construed against the
drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
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23. DUTY TO DEFEND
The duty to defend hereunder is wholly independent of and separate from the duty to
indemnify and such duty to defend shall exist regardless of any ultimate liability of
CONSULTANT and shall be consistent with Civil Code Section 2782.8. Such defense
obligation shall arise immediately upon presentation of a Claim by any person if, without
regard to the merit of the Claim, such Claim could potentially result in an obligation to
indemnify one or more Indemnified Parties, and upon written notice of such Claim being
provided to CONSULTANT. Payment to CONSULTANT by any Indemnified Party or the
payment or advance of defense costs by any Indemnified Party shall not be a condition
precedent to enforcing such Indemnified Party's rights to indemnification hereunder. In
the event a final judgment, arbitration, award, order, settlement, or other final resolution
expressly determines that the claim did not arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT, to any extent,
then the DISTRICT will reimburse CONSULTANT for the reasonable costs of defending
the Indemnified Parties against such claims.
CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation hereunder shall survive the expiration or
earlier termination of this Agreement until such time as action against the Indemnified
Parties for such matter indemnified hereunder is fully and finally barred by the applicable
statute of limitations.
24. CONSULTANT PERFORMANCE
The CONSULTANT's performance shall be evaluated by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
A copy of the evaluation shall be sent to the CONSULTANT for comment. The
evaluation, together with the comments, shall be retained by the SANITATION
DISTRICT and may be considered in future CONSULTANT selection processes.
25. COMPLIANCE WITH OCSD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CONSULTANT shall be required to comply with all OCSD policies and procedures
including the Safety Manual, as applicable, all of which may be amended from time to
time.
26. CLOSEOUT
When the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that all Work authorized under the
Agreement is fully complete and that the SANITATION DISTRICT requires no further
work from CONSULTANT, or the Agreement is otherwise terminated or expires in
accordance with the terms of the Agreement, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall give the
Consultant written notice that the Agreement will be closed out. CONSULTANT shall
submit all outstanding billings, work submittals, deliverables, reports or similarly related
documents as required under the Agreement within thirty (30)days of receipt of notice of
Agreement closeout.
Upon receipt of CONSULTANT's submittals, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall
commence a closeout audit of the Agreement and will either:
i. Give the CONSULTANT a final Agreement Acceptance: or
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ii. Advise the CONSULTANT in writing of any outstanding item or items which must be
furnished, completed, or corrected at the CONSULTANT's cost.
CONSULTANT shall be required to provide adequate resources to fully support any
administrative closeout efforts identified in this Agreement. Such support must be
provided within the timeframe requested by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Notwithstanding the final Agreement Acceptance the CONSULTANT will not be relieved
of its obligations hereunder, nor will the CONSULTANT be relieved of its obligations to
complete any portions of the work, the non-completion of which were not disclosed to
the SANITATION DISTRICT (regardless of whether such nondisclosures were
fraudulent, negligent, or otherwise); and the CONSULTANT shall remain obligated under
all those provisions of the Agreement which expressly or by their nature extend beyond
and survive final Agreement Acceptance.
Any failure by the SANITATION DISTRICT to reject the work or to reject the
CONSULTANT's request for final Agreement Acceptance as set forth above shall not be
deemed to be acceptance of the work by the SANITATION DISTRICT for any purpose
nor imply acceptance of, or agreement with, the CONSULTANT's request for final
Agreement Acceptance.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
Parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed in the name of the SANITATION
DISTRICT, by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and CONSULTANT as of the day and year
first above written.
CONSULTANT: MWH AMERICAS, INC.
By
Date
Printed Name &Title
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
By
Chair, Board of Directors Date
By
Clerk of the Board Date
BY
Marc Dubois Date
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
Attachments: Attachment"A" — Scope of Work
Attachment'B" — Labor Hour Matrix
Attachment"C' — NOT USED
Attachment"D" — Allowable Direct Costs
Attachment"E" — Fee Proposal
Attachment"F" — NOT USED
Attachment"G" — NOT USED
Attachment"H" — NOT USED
Attachment"I" — Cost Matrix and Summary
Attachment"J" — NOTUSED
Attachment"K" — Hourly Rate Schedule for Minor Subconsultant
Attachment"L" — OCSD Safety Standards
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting Date TOBI0/1Dir.
07/01/15 07/22/15
AGENDA REPORT It mNumber Item Number
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Robert Thompson, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: AQUACRITOX° DEMONSTRATION PROJECT,
PROJECT NO. SP-125-17
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
A. Establish a budget for an AquaCritoe Demonstration Project Evaluation Study,
Project No. SP-125-17, in the amount of$423,000.
B. Approve a Sole Source Professional Services Agreement with SCFI Group
Limited to conduct an Evaluation Study for the AquaCritox® Demonstration
Project, Project No. SP-125-17, for an amount not to exceed $311,460; and
C. Approve a contingency of$31,200 (10%)
SUMMARY
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) has an active research
program to support its industry leadership and efficiency vision statement components.
The Sanitation District has become aware of an innovative technology that has the
potential to replace several current unit processes with a more effective treatment step.
The new process utilizes super critical water oxidation to turn raw sewage sludge and
thickened waste activated sludge into energy and inert, phosphor rich fertilizer. This
new technology offers up to three times better energy conversion rates and superior
final products at less cost than the current anaerobic digestion, engine generator, and
biosolids reuse technology that has been in place for decades.
The technology shows promise. The vendor, SCFI Group Limited (SCFI), has run a
batch reactor for up to 50 hours in Ireland. It is installing the same unit in a wastewater
plant in Spain in a European Union sponsored research project. SCFI and Synagro
have also signed a non-binding term sheet with the Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Joint
Powers Authority for a small production unit.
Staff believes that a prudent investigation of this technology should be pursued. In
September, the Board of Directors authorized staff to negotiate with SCFI to work
toward a demonstration facility for the technology. A three-step approach is
recommended with Board of Director approval at each step. Step one is to work with
the proprietary vendor to produce a preliminary engineering study to define the process
equipment and site specific planning. The products of this study will define the process
requirements, utility needs, space requirements, sizing parameters, cost and schedule
estimates, and process performance. Step two, assuming step one looks promising,
would be a detailed design contract with an engineering firm to create plans and
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specifications for a construction bid. Step three would be to construct and operate the
new facilities. The Board of Directors would retain approval oversight of this research at
every step.
Staff recommends the award of the step one preliminary engineering design contract.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
October 2014 - Authorized staff to engage in contract negotiations with SCFI Group and
other potential partners to design, build, and/or operate an industrial-scale
demonstration facility for the AquaCritoe supercritical water oxidation process.
Authorize staff to seek grant funds and partnerships to offset the cost of this research
project.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Approximately 750 tons of biosolids are produced each day from Orange County
Sanitation District's' (Sanitation District) two wastewater treatment plants at an annual
cost for offsite management of approximately $19 million. A new proprietary technology
now entering the market offers the potential to drastically reduce the amount of biosolids
and the cost for offsite management; additionally, it could generate up to 300% more
energy onsite with reduced treatment plant operating costs. This would be
accomplished using the concept of supercritical water oxidation, which was initially
developed in the United States in the 1980s. The technology applying this to
wastewater solids processing is the AquaCritoe Hydrothermal Oxidation System
(AquaCritoxe) marketed by the Irish company SCFI.
While AquaCritox®could offer major continuing cost savings, it has not yet been in full-
scale operation at wastewater facilities to confirm its long-term performance and
reliability, or to characterize the required support facilities and processes. To address
this gap, the Sanitation District would need to build and operate a demonstration project
before a larger commitment could be made to the technology.
The initial step for the AquaCritoxe Demonstration Project (ADP) would be to conduct
an engineering evaluation study to determine specifics such as the facility capacity and
location, the source(s) of feed sludge to be used, and the details of the project
implementation. Because only SCFI is familiar with the technology and associated
facilities, only they could conduct the study. Therefore, a sole source professional
services procurement is required for this task.
A Sole Source Request for Proposal including a detailed scope of work was issued to
SCFI, and a proposal was received on June 10, 2015. In evaluating whether the
proposal was fair and reasonable, the following factors were considered:
The estimated level of effort was evaluated in detail for each phase, task, and
subtask and was found to be justified by the needs of the project, the agreed-upon
assumptions, and the Sanitation District's expectation for the quality of services.
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• The Consultant's hourly rates are significantly lower than typical for a study of this
nature because SCFI is not charging the Sanitation District overhead or profit.
Based on the above, staff determined the cost proposal to be fair, reasonable, and
appropriate for the Scope of Work and recommends awarding the Professional Services
Agreement to SCFI Group Limited.
CEQA
This study is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA's Class 6 Exemption for Information
Collection.
BUDGET/PURCHASING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This request complies with the authority levels in the Sanitation District's Purchasing
Ordinance. This item has been budgeted (Line item: FY 2014-15 and 2015-16, Section
8, Page 129) and the project budget is sufficient for the recommended action.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s) may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com) with the
complete agenda package:
• Professional Services Agreement
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into to be effective the 22"" day of July, 2015,
by and between the ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as
"SANITATION DISTRICT", and SCFI GROUP LIMITED, for purposes of this AGREEMENT
hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT". The SANITATION DISTRICT and CONSULTANT
are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT desires to engage a consultant for an
AquaCritox® Demonstration Project Evaluation Study, Project No. SP-125-17, to provide
professional services to determine the location and configuration of a full-scale demonstration of
the AquaCritox® Process; and,
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is qualified to provide the necessary services in connection
with these requirements and has agreed to provide the necessary professional services; and,
WHEREAS, the SANITATION DISTRICT has adopted procedures for the selection of
professional services and has proceeded in accordance with said procedures to select
CONSULTANT to perform this work; and,
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on July 22, 2015 the Board of Directors, by Minute
Order, accepted the recommendation of the Operations Committee to approve this
AGREEMENT between the SANITATION DISTRICT and CONSULTANT.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual benefits, which will
result to the parties in carrying out the terms of this AGREEMENT, it is mutually agreed as
follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish necessary professional services to accomplish those
project elements outlined in the Scope of Work attached hereto as "Attachment A", and
by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT.
A. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical
accuracy, and completeness and coordination of the work and services furnished
by the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, including the work performed by
its Subconsultants. Where approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT is indicated,
it is understood to be conceptual approval only and does not relieve the
CONSULTANT of responsibility for complying with all applicable laws,
regulations, codes, industry standards and liability for damages caused by errors,
omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, and/or negligence on the part
of the CONSULTANT or its Subconsultants.
B. CONSULTANT is responsible for the quality of work prepared under this
AGREEMENT and shall ensure that all work is performed to the highest industry
standards for clarity, uniformity, and completeness. CONSULTANT shall timely
respond to all comments, suggestions, and recommendations from the
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SANITATION DISTRICT. All comments from the SANITATION DISTRICT, or its
agent, shall be incorporated into the work prior to the next review deadline or
addressed, in writing, as to why the comment(s) has/have not been incorporated.
CONSULTANT shall ensure that each submittal is 100% accurate for the level of
work submitted (i.e. correct references, terms, capitalization or equal status,
spelling, punctuation, etc.)
C. In the event that CONSULTANTS services and/or work product(s) is not to the
satisfaction of the SANITATION DISTRICT and/or does not conform to the
requirements of this AGREEMENT or the applicable industry standards, the
CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, promptly correct or revise
any errors or deficiencies in its work product(s) within the timeframe specified by
the Project Manager. The SANITATION DISTRICT may charge to
CONSULTANT all costs, expenses and damages associated with any such
corrections or revisions.
D. Any CADD drawings, figures, and other work produced by CONSULTANT and
Subconsultants using the SANITATION DISTRICT CAD Manual. Conversion of
CADD work from any other non-standard CADD format to the SANITATION
DISTRICT format shall not be acceptable in lieu of this requirement.
Electronic files shall conform to the SANITATION DISTRICT specifications. Any
changes to these specifications by the CONSULTANT are subject to review and
require advance written approval of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Electronic files shall be subject to an acceptance period of 10 calendar days
during which the SANITATION DISTRICT shall perform appropriate reviews and
including CAD Manual compliance. CONSULTANT shall correct any
discrepancies or errors detected and reported within the acceptance period at no
additional cost to the SANTITATION DISTRICT.
E. All professional services performed by the CONSULTANT, including, but not
limited to, all drafts, data, correspondence, proposals, and reports compiled or
composed by the CONSULTANT, pursuant to this AGREEMENT, are for the sole
use of the SANITATION DISTRICT, its agents and employees. Neither the
documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party without the prior
written consent of the SANITATION DISTRICT. This provision does not apply to
information that(a)was publicly known, or otherwise known to the
CONSULTANT, at the time that it was disclosed to the CONSULTANT by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, or(b) subsequently becomes publicly known to the
CONSULTANT other than through disclosure by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
2. COMPENSATION
Total compensation shall be paid to CONSULTANT for services in accordance with the
following provisions:
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A. Total Compensation
Total compensation shall be in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Eleven
Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($311,460). Total compensation to
CONSULTANT including burdened labor (salaries plus benefits), overhead,
profit, direct costs, and Subconsultant(s)fees and costs shall not exceed the sum
set forth in Attachment"B"—Cost Matrix.
B. Labor
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT a sum equal to the
burdened salaries (salaries plus benefits)actually paid by CONSULTANT
charged on an hourly-rate basis to this project and paid to the personnel of
CONSULTANT. Upon request of the SANITATION DISTRICT, CONSULTANT
shall provide the SANITATION DISTRICT with certified payroll records of all
employees' work that is charged to this project.
C. Overhead
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT, the
SANITATION DISTRICT shall compensate CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
for overhead at the rate equal to the percentage of burdened labor as specified in
Attachment"B"—Cost Matrix.
D. Profit
Profit for CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall be a percentage of consulting
services fees (Burdened Labor and Overhead). When the consulting or
subconsulting services amount is $250,000 or less, the maximum Profit shall be
10%. Between $250,000 and $2,500,000, the maximum Profit shall be limited by
a straight declining percentage between 10% and 5%. For consulting or
subconsulting services fees with a value greater than $2,500,000, the maximum
Profit shall be 5%. Addenda shall be governed by the same maximum Profit
percentage after adding consulting services fees.
As a portion of the total compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT and
Subconsultants, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay profit for all services
rendered by CONSULTANT and Subconsultants for this project according to
Attachment"B"—Cost Matrix.
E. Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
the actual costs of permits and associated fees, travel and licenses for an
amount not to exceed the sum set forth in Attachment"B"—Cost Matrix. The
SANITATION DISTRICT shall also pay to CONSULTANT actual costs for
equipment rentals, leases or purchases with prior approval of the SANITATION
DISTRICT. Upon request, CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION
DISTRICT receipts and other documentary records to support CONSULTANT's
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request for reimbursement of these amounts, see Attachment"C"-Allowable
Direct Costs. All incidental expenses shall be included in overhead pursuant to
Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
F. Reimbursable Direct Costs
The SANITATION DISTRICT will reimburse the CONSULTANT for reasonable
travel and business expenses as described in this section and further described in
Attachment"C"-Allowable Direct Costs to this Agreement. The reimbursement of
the above mentioned expenses will be based on an "accountable plan" as
considered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The plan includes a combination of
reimbursements based upon receipts and a "per diem" component approved by
IRS. The most recent schedule of the per diem rates utilized by the SANITATION
DISTRICT can be found on the U.S. General Service Administration website at
htti)://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/l 04711#.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the most economical and practical
means or management of reimbursable costs inclusive but not limited to travel,
lodging and meals arrangements. The SANITATION DISTRICT shall apply the
most economic and practical method of reimbursement which may include
reimbursements based upon receipts and/or"per diem" as deemed the most
practical.
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for returning to the SANITATION DISTRICT
any excess reimbursements after the reimbursement has been paid by the
SANITATION DISTRICT.
Travel and travel arrangements—Any travel involving airfare, overnight stays or
multiple day attendance must be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT in
advance.
Local Travel is considered travel by the CONSULTANT within the SANITATION
DISTRICT geographical area which includes Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, San
Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial and Kern Counties. Automobile
mileage is reimbursable if CONSULTANT is required to utilize personal vehicle
for local travel.
Lodging—Overnight stays will not be approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT for
local travel. However, under certain circumstances overnight stay may be allowed
at the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT based on reasonableness of
meeting schedules and the amount of time required for travel by the
CONSULTANT. Such determination will be made on a case-by-case basis and at
the discretion of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Travel Meals— Per-diem rates as approved by IRS shall be utilized for travel
meals reimbursements. Per diem rates shall be applied to meals that are
appropriate for travel times. Receipts are not required for the approved meals.
Additional details related to the reimbursement of the allowable direct costs are
provided in the Attachment"C'-Allowable Direct Costs of this Agreement.
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G. Limitation of Costs
If, at any time, CONSULTANT estimates the cost of performing the services
described in CONSULTANT's Proposal will exceed seventy-fiver percent(75%)
of the not-to-excede amount of the Agreement, including approved additional
compensation, CONSULTANT shall notify the SANITATION DISTRICT
immediately, and in writing. This written notice shall indicate the additional
amount necessary to complete the services. Any cost incurred in excess of the
approved not-to-exceed amount, without the express written consent of the
SANITATION DISTRICT's authorized representative shall be at CONSULTANT's
own risk. This written notice shall be provided separately from, and in addition to
any notification requirements contained in the CONSULTANT's invoice and
monthly progress report. Failure to notify the SANITATION DISTRICT that the
services cannot be completed within the authorized not-to-exceed amount is a
material breach of this Agreement.
3. REALLOCATION OF TOTAL COMPENSATION
The SANITATION DISTRICT, by its Director of Engineering, shall have the right to
approve a reallocation of the incremental amounts constituting the Total Compensation,
provided that the Total Compensation is not increased.
4. PAYMENT
A. Monthly Invoice: CONSULTANT shall include in its monthly invoice, a detailed
breakdown of costs associated with the performance of any corrections or
revisions of the work for that invoicing period, in a format acceptable to the
SANITATION DISTRICT. CONSULTANT shall warrant and certify the accuracy
of these costs and provide all support documentation required by the
SANITATION DISTRICT. CONSULTANT understands that submitted costs are
subject to Section 11 Audit Provisions.
B. CONSULTANT will submit monthly statements covering services and/or work
performed for payment for those items included in Section 2 hereof no later than
the second Wednesday of the following month and in the format required by the
SANITATION DISTRICT. The format must include, as a minimum: 1) current
billing period invoicing, 2) current billing period "total percent invoiced to date", 3)
future activities, 4) previous billing period "total invoiced to date', 5) potential
items that are not included in the Scope of Work, 6) concerns and possible
delays, 7) percentage of completion to date, and 8) budget status and amount
remaining. Such requests shall be accompanied by such supporting data as may
be required by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Upon approval of such payment request by the SANITATION DISTRICT,
payment shall be made to CONSULTANT as soon as practicable of one hundred
percent (100%)of the invoiced amount.
If the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that the work under this AGREEMENT
or any specified project element hereunder, is incomplete and that the amount of
payment is in excess of:
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i. The amount considered by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of
Engineering to be adequate for the protection of the SANITATION
DISTRICT; or
ii. The percentage of the work accomplished for each project element,
The SANITATION DISTRICT may, at the discretion of the Director of
Engineering, retain an amount equal to that which insures that the total amount
paid to that date does not exceed the percentage of the completed work for the
Project in its entirety.
C. CONSULTANT may submit periodic payment requests for each 30-day period of
this Agreement for the profit as set forth in Section 2 -COMPENSATION above.
Said profit payment request shall be proportionate to the work actually
accomplished to date on a per-project-element basis. In the event the
SANITATION DISTRICT's Director of Engineering determines that no satisfactory
progress has been made since the prior payment, or in the event of a delay in the
work progress for any reason, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall have the right to
withhold any scheduled proportionate profit payment.
D. Upon satisfactory completion by CONSULTANT of the work called for under the
terms of this AGREEMENT, and upon acceptance of such work by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, CONSULTANT will be paid the unpaid balance of any
money due for such work based on the monthly statements, including any
retained percentages relating to this portion of the work.
E. Upon satisfactory completion of the work performed hereunder and prior to final
payment under this AGREEMENT for such work, or prior settlement upon
termination of this AGREEMENT, and as a condition precedent thereto,
CONSULTANT shall execute and deliver to the SANITATION DISTRICT a
release of all claims against the SANITATION DISTRICT arising under or by
virtue of this AGREEMENT other than such claims, if any, as may be specifically
exempted by CONSULTANT from the operation of the release in stated amounts
to be set forth therein.
F. Pursuant to the California False Claims Act(Government Code sections 12650-
12655), any CONSULTANT that knowingly submits a false claim to the
SANITATION DISTRICT for compensation under the terms of this AGREEMENT
may be held liable for treble damages and up to a $10,000 civil penalty for each
false claim submitted. This section shall also be binding on all Subconsultants.
A CONSULTANT or Subconsultant shall be deemed to have submitted a false
claim when the CONSULTANT or Subconsultant: (a) knowingly presents or
causes to be presented to an officer or employee of the SANITATION DISTRICT
a false claim or request for payment or approval; (b) knowingly makes, uses, or
causes to be made or used a false record or statement to get a false claim paid
or approved by the SANITATION DISTRICT; (c)conspires to defraud the
SANITATION DISTRICT by getting a false claim allowed or paid by the
SANITATION DISTRICT; (d) knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or
used a false record or statement to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to
the SANITATION DISTRICT; or(a) is a beneficiary of an inadvertent submission
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of a false claim to the SANITATION DISTRICT, and fails to disclose the false
claim to the SANITATION DISTRICT within a reasonable time after discovery of
the false claim.
S. PREVAILING WAGES
To the extent CONSULTANT intends to utilize employees who will perform work during
the contract, as more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720,
CONSULTANT shall be subject to prevailing wage requirements with respect to such
employees.6. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (DIR)
REGISTRATION AND RECORD OF WAGES
A. To the extent CONSULTANT's employees and/or Subconsultants who will
perform Work during the design and preconstruction phases of a construction
contract for which Prevailing Wage Determinations have been issued by the DIR
and as more specifically defined under Labor Code Section 1720 at sec,
CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall comply with the registration
requirements of Labor Code Section 1726.5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section
1771.4, the Work is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the
DIR.
B. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall maintain accurate payroll records
and shall comply with all the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, and shall
submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code
Section 1771.4(a)(3). Penalties for non-compliance with the requirements of
Section 1776 may be deducted from progress payments per Section 1776.
C. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, the CONSULTANT and Subconsultants
shall furnish a copy of all certified payroll records to SANITATION DISTRICT
and/or general public upon request, provided the public request is made through
SANITATION DISTRICT, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the
Division of Labor Enforcement of the Department of Industrial Relations.
D. The CONSULTANT and Subconsultants shall comply with the job site notices
posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner per Title 8,
California Code of Regulation Section 16461(3).
6. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP—CONSULTANT PERFORMANCE
A. Ownership of Documents for the Professional Services performed.
All documents in all forms (electronic, paper, etc.), including, but not limited to,
studies, sketches, drawings, computer printouts, disk files, and electronic copies
prepared in connection with or related to the Scope of Work or Professional
Services, shall be the property of the SANITATION DISTRICT. The SANITATION
DISTRICT's ownership of these documents includes use of, reproduction or
reuse of and all incidental rights, whether or not the work for which they were
prepared has been performed. The SANITATION DISTRICT ownership
entitlement arises upon payment or any partial payment for work performed and
includes ownership of any and all work product completed prior to that payment.
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This Section shall apply whether the CONSULTANT's Professional Services are
terminated: a) by the completion of the AGREEMENT, or b) in accordance with
other provisions of this AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
paragraph or AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall have the right to make
copies of all such plans, studies, sketches, drawings, computer printouts and disk
files, and specifications.
B. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for damage caused by subsequent
changes to or uses of the study or deliverable where the subsequent changes or
uses are not authorized or approved by CONSULTANT, provided that the service
rendered by CONSULTANT was not a proximate cause of the damage.
7. INSURANCE
A. General
i. Insurance shall be issued and underwritten by insurance companies
acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
ii. Insurers must have an "A-" Policyholder's Rating, or better, and Financial
Rating of at least Class Vlll, or better, in accordance with the most current
A.M. Best's Guide Rating. However, the SANITATION DISTRICT will
accept State Compensation Insurance Fund, for the required policy of
Workers Compensation Insurance subject to the SANITATION
DISTRICT's option to require a change in insurer in the event the State
Fund financial rating is decreased below"B". Further, the SANITATION
DISTRICT will require CONSULTANT to substitute any insurer whose
rating drops below the levels herein specified. Said substitution shall
occur within twenty (20)days of written notice to CONSULTANT, by the
SANITATION DISTRICT or its agent.
iii. Coverage shall be in effect prior to the commencement of any work under
this Agreement.
B. General Liability
The CONSULTANT shall maintain during the life of this Agreement, including the
period of warranty, Commercial General Liability Insurance written on an
occurrence basis providing the following minimum limits of liability coverage: One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence with One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)
aggregate. Said insurance shall include coverage for the following hazards:
Premises-Operations, blanket contractual liability(for this Agreement), products
liability/completed operations (including any product manufactured or
assembled), broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability,
independent contractors liability, personal and advertising injury, mobile
equipment, owners and contractors protective liability, and cross liability and
severability of interest clauses. A statement on an insurance certificate will not be
accepted in lieu of the actual additional insured endorsement(s). If requested by
SANITATION DISTRICT and applicable, XCU coverage (Explosion, Collapse
and Underground)and Riggers/On Hook Liability must be included in the
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General Liability policy and coverage must be reflected on the submitted
Certificate of Insurance.
C. Umbrella Excess Liability
The minimum limits of general liability and Automotive Liability Insurance
required, as set forth herein, shall be provided for through either a single policy of
primary insurance or a combination of policies of primary and umbrella excess
coverage. Umbrella excess liability coverage shall be issued with limits of liability
which, when combined with the primary insurance, will equal the minimum limits
for general liability and automotive liability.
D. AutomotiveNehicle liability Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall maintain a policy of Automotive Liability Insurance on a
comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles,
trucks, and other vehicles providing the following minimum limits of liability
coverage: Combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) or
alternatively, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per person for bodily injury and
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for property damage. A statement
on an insurance certificate will not be accepted in lieu of the actual additional
insured endorsement.
E. Worker's Compensation Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall provide such Workers' Compensation Insurance as
required by the Labor Code of the State of California in the amount of the
statutory limit, including Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such Worker's Compensation
Insurance shall be endorsed to provide for a waiver of subrogation in favor of the
SANITATION DISTRICT. A statement on an insurance certificate will not be
accepted in lieu of the actual endorsements unless the insurance carrier is State
of California Insurance Fund and the identifier"SCIF" and endorsement numbers
2570 and 2065 are referenced on the certificate of insurance. If an exposure to
Jones Act liability may exist, the insurance required herein shall include coverage
for Jones Act claims.
F. Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability
CONSULTANT shall maintain in full force and effect, throughout the term of this
Agreement, standard industry form professional negligence errors and omissions
insurance coverage in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000)with limits in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph. If
the policy of insurance is written on a "claims made" basis, said policy shall be
continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement,
and for a period of five (5) years from the date of the completion of the services
hereunder.
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In the event of termination of said policy during this period, CONSULTANT shall
obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of
CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement. Said coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing
no gap in coverage or by separate extended "tail" coverage with the present or
new carrier.
In the event the present policy of insurance is written on an "occurrence" basis,
said policy shall be continued in full force and effect during the term of this
Agreement or until completion of the services provided for in this Agreement,
whichever is later. In the event of termination of said policy during this period,
new coverage shall be obtained for the required period to insure for the prior acts
of CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of this
Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide to the SANITATION DISTRICT a certificate of
insurance in a form acceptable to the SANITATION DISTRICT indicating the
deductible or self-retention amounts and the expiration date of said policy, and
shall provide renewal certificates not less than ten (10)days prior to the
expiration of each policy term.
G. Proof of Coverage
The CONSULTANT shall furnish the SANITATION DISTRICT with original
certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage. Said policies and
endorsements shall conform to the requirements herein stated. All certificates
and endorsements are to be received and approved by the SANITATION
DISTRICT before work commences. The SANITATION DISTRICT reserves the
right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, effecting the coverage required, at any time. The
following are approved forms that must be submitted as proof of coverage:
• Certificate of Insurance ACORD Form 25 (5/2010)or equivalent.
• Additional Insurance (ISO Form) CG2010 11 85 or
(General Liability)
The combination of(ISO Forms)
CG 2010 10 01 and CG 2037 10 01
All other Additional Insured endorsements must
be submitted for approval by the SANITATION
DISTRICT, and the SANITATION DISTRICT
may reject alternatives that provide different or
less coverage to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
• Additional Insured Submit endorsement provided by carrier for the
(Auto Liability) SANITATION DISTRICT approval.
• Waiver of Subrogation State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2570 or equivalent.
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• Cancellation Notice State Compensation Insurance Fund
Endorsement No. 2065 or equivalent.
H. Cancellation Notice
Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30)days' prior written
notice. The Cancellation Section of ACORD Form 25 (5/2010) shall state the
required thirty(30) days' written notification. The policy shall not terminate, nor
shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage reduced until thirty(30) days after written
notice is given to the SANITATION DISTRICT except for nonpayment of
premium, which shall require not less than ten (10) days written notice to the
SANITATION DISTRICT. Should there be changes in coverage or an increase in
deductible or SIR amounts, the CONSULTANT and its insurance broker/agent
shall send to the SANITATION DISTRICT a certified letter which includes a
description of the changes in coverage and/or any increase in deductible or SIR
amounts. The certified letter must be sent to the attention of Risk Management,
Div. 260, and shall be received by the SANITATION DISTRICT not less than
thirty (30)days prior to the effective date of the change(s) if the change would
reduce coverage or increase deductibles or SIR amounts or otherwise reduce or
limit the scope of insurance coverage provided to the SANITATION DISTRICT.
I. Primary Insurance
All liability policies shall contain a Primary and Non Contributory Clause. Any
other insurance maintained by the SANITATION DISTRICT shall be excess and
not contributing with the insurance provided by CONSULTANT.
J. Separation of Insured
All liability policies shall contain a "Separation of Insureds" clause.
K. Non-Limiting (if applicable)
Nothing in this document shall be construed as limiting in any way, nor shall it
limit the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to
which CONSULTANT may be held responsible for payment of damages to
persons or property.
L. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductible and/or self-insured retention must be declared to the
SANITATION DISTRICT on the Certificate of Insurance. All deductibles and/or
self-insured retentions require approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT. At the
option of the SANITATION DISTRICT, either: the insurer shall reduce or
eliminate such deductible or self-insured retention as respects the SANITATION
DISTRICT; or the CONSULTANT shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory
to the SANITATION DISTRICT guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
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M. Defense Costs
Liability policies shall have a provision that defense costs for all insureds and
additional insureds are paid in addition to and do not deplete any policy limits.
N. Subconsultants
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible to establish insurance requirements for
any Subconsultant hired by the CONSULTANT. The insurance shall be in
amounts and types reasonably sufficient to deal with the risk of loss involving the
Subconsultant's operations and work.
O. Limits Are Minimums
If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than any minimums shown above,
then SANITATION DISTRICT requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the
higher limits maintained by CONSULTANT.
8. SCOPE CHANGES
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work or a change in the proposed Project, as
requested by the SANITATION DISTRICT, the Parties hereto shall execute an
Amendment to this AGREEMENT setting forth with particularity all terms of the new
AGREEMENT, including, but not limited to any additional CONSULTANT's fees.
9. PROJECT TEAM AND SUBCONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT shall provide to SANITATION DISTRICT, prior to execution of this
AGREEMENT, the names and full description of all Subconsultants and
CONSULTANT's project team members anticipated to be used on this Project under this
AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall include a description of the work
and services to be done by each Subconsultant and each of CONSULTANT's Project
team member. CONSULTANT shall include the respective compensation amounts for
CONSULTANT and each Subconsultant, broken down as indicated in Section 2-
COMPENSATION.
There shall be no substitution of the listed Subconsultants and CONSULTANT's project
team members without prior written approval by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
10. ENGINEERING REGISTRATION
The CONSULTANTS personnel and Subconsultants are comprised of registered
engineers and a staff of specialists and draftsmen in each department. The firm itself is
not a registered engineer but represents and agrees that wherever, in the performance
of this AGREEMENT, the services of a registered engineer is required, such services
hereunder will be performed under the direct supervision of registered engineers who
are registered in California.
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11. AUDIT PROVISIONS.
A. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the reasonable right to access, review, examine,
and audit, any and all books, records, documents and any other evidence of
procedures and practices that the SANITATION DISTRICT determines are
necessary to discover and verify that the CONSULTANT is in compliance with all
requirements under this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall include the
SANITATION DISTRICT's right as described above, in any and all of their
subcontractss, and shall ensure that these rights are binding upon all
Subconsultants.
B. SANITATION DISTRICT retains the right to examine CONSULTANT's books,
records, documents and any other evidence of procedures and practices that the
SANITATION DISTRICT determines are necessary to discover and verify all
direct and indirect costs, of whatever nature, which are claimed to have been
incurred, or anticipated to be incurred or to ensure CONSULTANT's compliance
with all requirements under this AGREEMENT during the term of this
AGREEMENT and for a period of three (3)years after its termination.
C. CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with
generally accepted industry standard practices and the SANITATION
DISTRICT's policy. The CONSULTANT shall make available to the
SANITATION DISTRICT for review and audit, all project related accounting
records and documents, and any other financial data within 15 days after receipt
of notice from the SANITATION DISTRICT. Upon SANITATION DISTRICT's
request, the CONSULTANT shall submit exact duplicates of originals of all
requested records to the SANITATION DISTRICT. If an audit is performed,
CONSULTANT shall ensure that a qualified employee of the CONSULTANT will
be available to assist SANITATION DISTRICT's auditor in obtaining all Project
related accounting records and documents, and any other financial data.
12. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES
The legal relationship between the parties hereto is that of an independent contractor
and nothing herein shall be deemed to transform CONSULTANT, its staff, independent
contractors, or Subconsultants into employees of the SANITATION DISTRICT.
CONSULTANT'S staff performing services under the AGREEMENT shall at all times be
employees and/or independent contractors of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall
monitor and control its staff and pay wages, salaries, and other amounts due directly to
its staff in connection with the AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
hiring, review, and termination of its staff and shall be accountable for all reports and
obligations respecting them, such as social security, income tax withholding,
unemployment compensation, workers' compensation and similar matters.
13. NOTICES
All notices hereunder and communications regarding the interpretation of the terms of
this AGREEMENT, or changes thereto, shall be effected by delivery of said notices in
person or by depositing said notices in the U.S. mail, registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018
Attention: Sarah L. Strader, Senior Contracts Administrator
Copy: Jeff Mohr, Project Manager
CONSULTANT:
SCFI GROUP LIMITED
Rubicon, CIT Campus, Bishoptown
Cork, Ireland
Attention: John O'Regan
All communication regarding the Scope of Work, will be addressed to the Project
Manager. Direction from other SANITATION DISTRICT staff must be approved in
writing by the SANITATION DISTRICT's Project Manager prior to action from the
CONSULTANT.
14. TERMINATION
The SANITATION DISTRICT may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time, without
cause, upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to CONSULTANT. In the event of such
termination, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to compensation for work performed on a
prorated basis through and including the effective date of termination.
CONSULTANT shall be permitted to terminate this AGREEMENT upon thirty (30)days
written notice only if CONSULTANT is not compensated for billed amounts in
accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT, when the same are due.
Notice of termination shall be mailed to the SANITATION DISTRICT at the address
listed in Paragraph 13.
15. DOCUMENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS
The documents and study materials for this Project shall become the property of the
SANITATION DISTRICT upon the termination or completion of the work.
CONSULTANT agrees to furnish to the SANITATION DISTRICT copies of all
memoranda, correspondence, electronic materials, computation and study materials in
its files pertaining to the work described in this AGREEMENT, which is requested in
writing by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
16. COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT certifies by the execution of this AGREEMENT that it pays employees
not less than the minimum wage as defined by law, and that it does not discriminate in
its employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin; that it is in
compliance with all federal, state and local directives and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to demonstrate positively and
aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
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17. AGREEMENT EXECUTION AUTHORIZATION
Both the SANITATION DISTRICT and CONSULTANT do covenant that each individual
executing this document by and on behalf of each Party is a person duly authorized to
execute this AGREEMENT for that Party.
18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this AGREEMENT, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration
under the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"), or similar
organization or entity conducting alternate dispute resolution services.
19. ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS AND NECESSARY DISBURSEMENTS
If any action at law or in equity or if any proceeding in the form of an Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary
disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
20. WARRANTY
CONSULTANT shall perform its services in accordance with generally accepted industry
and professional standards. If, within the 12-month period following completion of its
services, the SANITATION DISTRICT informs CONSULTANT that any part of the
services fails to meet those standards, CONSULTANT shall, within the time prescribed
by the SANITATION DISTRICT, take all such actions as are necessary to correct or
complete the noted deficiency(ies).
21. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend (at
CONSULTANT's sole cost and expense and with legal counsel approved by the
SANITATION DISTRICT, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), protect
and hold harmless the SANITATION DISTRICT and all of SANITATION DISTRICT's
officers, directors, employees, CONSULTANT's, and agents (collectively the
"Indemnified Parties"), from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, causes
of action, suits, arbitration awards, losses,judgments, fines, penalties, costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs,
and all other professional, expert or CONSULTANT's fees and costs and the
SANITATION DISTRICT's general and administrative expenses; individually, a "Claim";
collectively, "Claims")which may arise from or are in any manner related, directly or
indirectly, to any work performed, or any operations, activities, or services provided by
CONSULTANT in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement to the extent of the
negligent, recklessness and/or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its principals,
officers, agents, employees, CONSULTANT's suppliers, CONSULTANT,
Subconsultants, subcontractors, and/or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of
them, regardless of any contributing negligence or strict liability of an Indemnified Party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
CONSULTANT to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising solely from:
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(A)the active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties; or
(B)a natural disaster or other act of God, such as an earthquake; or
(C)the independent action of a third party who is neither one of the Indemnified Parties
nor the CONSULTANT, nor its principal, officer, agent, employee, nor
CONSULTANT's supplier, CONSULTANT, Subconsultant, subcontractor, nor
anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
Exceptions (A)through (B) above shall not apply, and CONSULTANT shall, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, indemnify the Indemnified Parties, from Claims arising from
more than one cause if any such cause taken alone would otherwise result in the
obligation to indemnify hereunder.
CONSULTANT's liability for indemnification hereunder is in addition to any liability
CONSULTANT may have to the SANITATION DISTRICT for a breach by
CONSULTANT of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Under no circumstances
shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to
limit CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder. The terms
of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the parties
hereto. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation,
California Civil Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the
drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
22. DUTY TO DEFEND
The duty to defend hereunder is wholly independent of and separate from the duty to
indemnify and such duty to defend shall exist regardless of any ultimate liability of
CONSULTANT and shall be consistent with Civil Code section 2782.8. Such defense
obligation shall arise immediately upon presentation of a Claim by any person if, without
regard to the merit of the Claim, such Claim could potentially result in an obligation to
indemnify one or more Indemnified Parties, and upon written notice of such Claim being
provided to CONSULTANT. Payment to CONSULTANT by any Indemnified Party or the
payment or advance of defense costs by any Indemnified Party shall not be a condition
precedent to enforcing such Indemnified Party's rights to indemnification hereunder. In
the event a final judgment, arbitration, award, order, settlement, or other final resolution
expressly determines that the claim did not arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT, to any extent,
then the DISTRICT will reimburse CONSULTANT for the reasonable costs of defending
the Indemnified Parties against such claims.
CONSULTANT'S indemnification obligation hereunder shall survive the expiration or
earlier termination of this AGREEMENT until such time as action against the Indemnified
Parties for such matter indemnified hereunder is fully and finally bared by the applicable
statute of limitations.
23. COMPLIANCE WITH SANITATION DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCESURES
CONSULTANT shall be required to comply with all SANITATION DISTRICT policies and
procedures including the Safety Manual, as applicable, all of which may be amended
from time to time.
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24. CLOSEOUT
When the SANITATION DISTRICT determines that all Work authorized under the
AGREEMENT is fully complete and that the SANITATION DISTRICT requires no further
work from CONSULTANT, or the AGREEMENT is otherwise terminated or expires in
accordance with the terms of the AGREEMENT, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall give
the Consultant written notice that the AGREEMENT will be closed out. CONSULTANT
shall submit all outstanding billings, work submittals, deliverables, reports or similarly
related documents as required under the AGREEMENT within thirty(30) days of receipt
of notice of AGREEMENT closeout.
Upon receipt of CONSULTANT'S submittals, the SANITATION DISTRICT shall
commence a closeout audit of the AGREEMENT and will either:
I. Give the CONSULTANT a final AGREEMENT Acceptance: or
ii. Advise the CONSULTANT in writing of any outstanding item or items which must
be furnished, completed, or corrected at the CONSULTANT'S cost.
CONSULTANT shall be required to provide adequate resources to fully support any
administrative closeout efforts identified in the AGREEMENT. Such support must be
provided within the timeframe requested by the SANITATION DISTRICT.
Notwithstanding the final AGREEMENT acceptance, the CONSULTANT will not be
relieved of its obligations hereunder, nor will the CONSULTANT be relieved of its
obligations to complete any portions of the work, the non-completion of which were not
disclosed to the SANITATION DISTRICT (regardless of whether such nondisclosures
were fraudulent, negligent, or otherwise), and the CONSULTANT shall remain obligated
under all those provisions of the AGREEMENT which expressly or by their nature extend
beyond and survive final AGREEMENT Acceptance.
Any failure by the SANITATION DISTRICT to reject the work or to reject the
CONSULTANT's request for final Agreement Acceptance as set forth above shall not be
deemed to be acceptance of the work by the SANITATION DISTRICT for any purpose
nor imply acceptance of, or agreement with, the CONSULTANT's request for final
Agreement Acceptance.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
Parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this AGREEMENT has been executed in the name of the
SANITATION DISTRICT, by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and CONSULTANT
as of the day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT: SCFI GROUP LIMITED
By
Date
Printed Name &Title
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
By
Chair, Board of Directors Date
By
Clerk of the Board Date
By
Marc Dubois Date
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials
Management Division Manager
Attachments: Attachment"A"—Scope of Work
Attachment"B"—Cost Matrix
Attachment"C"—Allowable Direct Costs
Attachment"D"—Not Attached (Acknowledgement of PSA)
Attachment"E"- OCSD Safety Standards
SLS:yp
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Agenda
Terminology Glossary
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
AQMD Air Quality Management District
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CARB California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EMT Executive Management Team
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSSD Facilities Support Services Department
gpd Gallons per day
GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS)
ICS Incident Command System
IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan
LOS Level of Service
MGD Million gallons per day
NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWRI National Water Research Institute
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
GOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm Parts per million
RFP Request For Proposal
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements
WEF Water Environment Federation
WERF Water Environment Research Foundation
Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria
reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved
nutrients in the wastewater.
Benthos— The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms and shrimp, which live on, in, or
near the seabed, also know as the benthic zone.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)—The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes
decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in
water.
Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the
wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on
farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve
and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets.
Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria—A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also
occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common
bacteria in wastewater.
Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and
convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
Certificate of Participation (COP) —A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the
lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dilution to Threshold (D!f) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor
becomes the DrT for that air sample.
Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse
effect").
Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively
responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the
Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a
day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels of Service (LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
NDMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been
found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide
with extra ultra-violet treatment.
National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing
environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory
compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency
biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
Publicly-owned Treatment Works (POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million
gallons per day (MGD) of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the
ocean for disposal, after treatment.
Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial
wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that
develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions
from business and industry.
Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process,
where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
Sludge—Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other
microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in
wastewater as it trickles over them.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm
drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is
in the Santa Ana River Watershed.