Contract - Environmental Education Services & Programs Inc. - 2015-07-01 AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
Environmental Education Services and Programs, Inc. (Environmental ESP)
This Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is made and effective as of July 1, 2015,
between the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, a sanitary district ("DISTRICT"), and
Environmental Education Services and Programs, Inc. (EESP), a non-profit corporation
("CONSULTANT"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth
herein, the parties agree as follows:
Recitals
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT is an environmental organization that focuses on
recycling organic materials; and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT submitted a proposal to provide
vermicomposting workshops to Costa Mesa schools and at the Orange County Fair;
and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT finds it is in the public's best interest to accept
CONSULTANT'S proposal and enter into an agreement to provide said services.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. TERM
This AGREEMENT shall commence on July 1, 2015, and shall remain and
continue in effect until June 30, 2017, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the
provisions of the AGREEMENT.
2. SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. CONSULTANT shall
complete the tasks according to the schedule of performance which is also set forth in
Exhibit A.
3. PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall, at all times, faithfully, competently, and to the best of
his/her/its ability, experience, and talent perform all tasks described herein.
CONSULTANT shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and
practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of
CONSULTANT hereunder in meeting its obligations under this AGREEMENT.
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4. DISTRICT MANAGEMENT
The General Manager shall represent DISTRICT in all matters pertaining to the
administration of this AGREEMENT, including review and approval of all products
submitted by CONSULTANT. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the General Manager's
authority to enlarge the tasks to be performed or change CONSULTANT's
compensation is subject to Section 5 hereof.
5. PAYMENT
(a) The DISTRICT, upon presentation of an invoice, agrees to pay the
CONSULTANT progress payments, after services have been rendered or materials
purchased, up to the amount not to exceed Twenty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Dollars
($28,600) for the total term of the AGREEMENT [in accordance with Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference OR upon completion of the task]. No other
expenditures made by CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed by DISTRICT.
(b) CONSULTANT shall not be compensated for any services rendered in
connection with its performance of this AGREEMENT that are in addition to those set
forth herein, unless such additional services are requested in a written change order
and are approved in advance and in writing by DISTRICT. The written change order
requirement cannot be waived. The General Manager may approve change orders for
additional work not to exceed the cumulative value of ten percent (10%) of the total
contract sum. Any additional work in excess of this cumulative amount shall be
approved by the Board of Directors.
(c) CONSULTANT will submit invoices upon task completion unless
otherwise agreed. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each
invoice as to all non-disputed fees. If DISTRICT disputes any of CONSULTANT'S fees,
DISTRICT shall give written notice to CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of receipt of
an invoice of any disputed fees contained in the invoice.
6. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITHOUT CAUSE
(a) The DISTRICT may, at any time, for any reason, with or without cause,
suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the
CONSULTANT written notice. Upon receipt of said notice, the CONSULTANT shall
immediately cease all work under this AGREEMENT, unless the notice provides
otherwise. If the DISTRICT suspends or terminates a portion of this AGREEMENT,
such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this
AGREEMENT.
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(b) In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated pursuant to this Section, the
DISTRICT shall pay to CONSULTANT the actual value of the work performed up to the
time of termination, provided that the work performed is of value to the DISTRICT.
CONSULTANT shall immediately turn over all work-product to DISTRICT in a readily
usable form. Upon termination of the AGREEMENT pursuant to this Section, the
CONSULTANT will submit an invoice to the DISTRICT pursuant to Section 5.
7. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) The CONSULTANT's failure to comply with the provisions of this
AGREEMENT shall constitute a default. In the event that CONSULTANT is in default
for cause under the terms of this AGREEMENT, DISTRICT shall have no obligation or
duty to continue compensating CONSULTANT for any work performed after the date of
default and can terminate this AGREEMENT immediately by written notice to the
CONSULTANT. If such failure by the CONSULTANT to make progress in the
performance of work hereunder arises out of causes beyond the CONSULTANT's
control, and without fault of negligence of the CONSULTANT, it shall not be considered
a default.
(b) As an alternative to the procedure for immediate termination for default set
forth in subparagraph (a), if the District Manager or his/her delegate determines that the
CONSULTANT is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this
AGREEMENT, he/she may in his/her discretion cause to be served upon the
CONSULTANT a written notice of the default and demand to cure. The CONSULTANT
shall have ten (10) days after service upon it of said notice to cure the default by
rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that the CONSULTANT fails to cure
its default within such period of time, the DISTRICT shall have the right, notwithstanding
any other provision of this AGREEMENT, to terminate this AGREEMENT without further
notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in
equity or under this AGREEMENT.
8. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a) CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect
to the professional services required by this AGREEMENT and will produce the work
product specified in Exhibit A and other such information required by DISTRICT that
relate to the performance of services under this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall
maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an
evaluation of services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily
accessible. CONSULTANT shall provide free access to the representatives of
DISTRICT or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give
DISTRICT the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit
DISTRICT to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all
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work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this AGREEMENT. Such
records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three
(3) years after receipt of final payment.
(b) Upon completion, termination, or suspension of this AGREEMENT, all
work product reduced to any medium and other documents prepared in the course of
providing the services to be performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall become the
sole property of the DISTRICT and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by
the DISTRICT without the permission of the CONSULTANT. With respect to computer
files, CONSULTANT shall make available to the DISTRICT, at the CONSULTANT's
office and upon reasonable written request by the DISTRICT, the necessary computer
software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, and printing
computer files. Said software and hardware shall be made available to DISTRICT at
CONSULTANT's cost.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a
professional standard of care for CONSULTANT's services, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless
DISTRICT and any and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any
and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees and
costs to the extent the same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, employees, or
subconsultants (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal
liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this AGREEMENT.
(b) Indemnification for Other than Professional Liability. Other than in the
performance of professional services and to the fullest extent permitted by law,
CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DISTRICT and any and all
of its employees, officials, and agents from and against any liability (including liability for
claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory
proceedings, losses, expenses, or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged, or
threatened, including attorney's fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and
expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, pertain to, relate to, are a
consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of
this AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT or by any individual or entity for which
CONSULTANT is legally liable, including, but not limited to, officers, agent, employees,
or sub-consultants of CONSULTANT.
10. INSURANCE
CONSULTANT shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this
AGREEMENT insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B attached to and made part
of this AGREEMENT.
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11. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
(a) CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain as to the DISTRICT a
wholly independent consultant. The personnel performing the services under this
AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT shall at all times be under CONSULTANT's
exclusive direction and control. Neither DISTRICT nor any of its officers, employees, or
agents shall have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's
officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this AGREEMENT.
CONSULTANT shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its
officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the
DISTRICT. CONSULTANT shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt,
obligation, or liability whatsoever against DISTRICT or bind DISTRICT in any manner.
(b) No employee benefits shall be available to CONSULTANT in connection
with the performance of this AGREEMENT. Except for the fees paid to CONSULTANT
as provided in the AGREEMENT, DISTRICT shall not pay salaries, wages, or other
compensation to CONSULTANT for performing services hereunder for DISTRICT.
DISTRICT shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to CONSULTANT for
injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.
12. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and
regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the
performance of its service pursuant to this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall at
all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations. The DISTRICT and its
officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the
CONSULTANT to comply with this Section.
13. UNDUE INFLUENCE
CONSULTANT declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure has
been used against or in concert with any officer or employee of the DISTRICT in
connection with the award, terms, or implementation of this AGREEMENT, including
any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No
officer or employee of the DISTRICT will receive compensation, directly or indirectly,
from CONSULTANT or from any officer, employee, or agent of CONSULTANT in
connection with the award of this AGREEMENT or any work to be conducted as a result
of this AGREEMENT. Violation of this Section shall be a material breach of this
AGREEMENT entitling the DISTRICT to any and all remedies at law or in equity.
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14. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member, officer, or employee of DISTRICT, or their designees or agents, and
no public official who exercises authority over or has responsibilities with respect to the
project during his/her tenure or for one year thereafter shall have any interest, direct or
indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be
performed in connection with the project performed under this AGREEMENT.
15. RELEASE OF INFORMATION / CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
(a) All information gained by CONSULTANT in the performance of this
AGREEMENT shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by
CONSULTANT without DISTRICT's prior written authorization. CONSULTANT and its
officers, employees, agents, or sub-consultants shall not, without written authorization
from the General Manager or unless requested by the District Counsel, voluntarily
provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to
interrogatories, or other information concerning the work performed under this
AGREEMENT or relating to any project or property located within the DISTRICT.
Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary' provided
CONSULTANT gives DISTRICT notice of such court order or subpoena.
(b) CONSULTANT shall promptly notify DISTRICT should CONSULTANT or its
officers, employees, agents, or sub-consultants be served with any summons,
complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories,
requests for admissions, or other discovery request, court order, or subpoena from any
person or party regarding this AGREEMENT or the work performed thereunder or with
respect to any project or property located within the DISTRICT. DISTRICT retains the
right, but has no obligation, to represent CONSULTANT and/or be present at any
deposition, hearing, or similar proceeding. CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate fully with
DISTRICT and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests
provided by CONSULTANT. However, DISTRICT's right to review any such response
does not imply or mean that DISTRICT has a right to control, direct, or rewrite said
response.
(c) CONSULTANT covenants that neither he/she/it nor any officer or principal
of their firm have any interest in, or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which
will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their services hereunder.
CONSULTANT further covenants that in the performance of this AGREEMENT, no
person having such interest shall be employed by it/them as an officer, employee,
agent, or sub-consultant. CONSULTANT further covenants that CONSULTANT has not
contracted with nor is performing any services, directly or indirectly, with any
developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) owning
property in the DISTRICT or the study area and further covenants and agrees that
CONSULTANT and/or its subconsultants shall provide no service or enter into any
agreement or agreements with a/any developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or
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firm(s) and/or partnership(s) owning property in the DISTRICT or the study area prior to
the completion of the work under this AGREEMENT.
16. NOTICES
Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this
AGREEMENT must be in writing and may be given by: (i) personal service, (ii) delivery
by a reputable document delivery service, such as, but not limited to, Federal Express,
which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery, or (iii) mailing in the United
States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the
address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may later
designate by notice:
To DISTRICT: Costa Mesa Sanitary District
628 West 19th Street
Costa Mesa, California 92627
Attn: District Clerk
To CONSULTANT: Environmental ESP
PO Box 3021
Huntington Beach, CA 92605
Attn: Alan Piercy
17. ASSIGNMENT
The CONSULTANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor
any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without prior written consent of the
DISTRICT.
18. LICENSES
At all times during the term of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall have in
full force and effect all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services
described in this AGREEMENT.
19. GOVERNING LAW
DISTRICT and CONSULTANT understand and agree that the laws of the State
of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to
this AGREEMENT and also govern the interpretation of this AGREEMENT. Any
litigation concerning this AGREEMENT shall take place in the superior or federal district
court with jurisdiction over the DISTRICT.
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20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT contains the entire understanding between the parties
relating to the obligations of the parties described in this AGREEMENT. All prior or
contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral
or written, are merged into this AGREEMENT and shall be of no further force or effect.
Each party is entering into this AGREEMENT based solely upon the representations set
forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts
such party deems material.
21. CONTENTS OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROPOSAL
CONSULTANT is bound by the contents of Exhibit A, hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference. In the event of conflict, the requirements of DISTRICT's
Request for Proposals and this AGREEMENT shall take precedence over those
contained in the CONSULTANT's proposals.
22. MODIFICATION
No modification to this AGREEMENT shall be effective unless it is in writing and
signed by authorized representatives of the parties hereto. This written modification
requirement cannot be waived.
23. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT
warrant(s) and represent(s) that he/she/they has/have the authority to execute this
AGREEMENT on behalf of the CONSULTANT and has/have the authority to bind
CONSULTANT to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
24. INTERPRETATION
In the event of conflict or inconsistency between this AGREEMENT and any
other document, including any proposal or Exhibit hereto, this AGREEMENT shall
control unless a contrary intent is clearly stated.
25. BUSINESS LICENSE
CONSULTANT shall obtain a business license from the City of Costa Mesa
unless legally exempt.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to
be executed this day and year first above written.
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND
SERVICE PROGRAMS, INC. (EESP)
' 4411111011
eneral Manager Signature
ATTEST: Alan D. Piercy
, Typed Name A .J/ �_
sis iCtCer President / CEO
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
District Counsel
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Exhibit A
SCOPE OF WORK
SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform the following services according to a flexible schedule
determined by the DISTRICT.
1. Pre-coordinate and recommend proposed educational materials to DISTRICT
representatives for acquisition, reproduction, and distribution with the DISTRICT.
2. Present approved vermicomposting instructions, public outreach, and
educational materials to school representatives and residents.
3. Promote the use of backyard vermicomposting bins for organic recycling and
reducing landfill disposal.
4. Promote the use of vermicomposting bins to reduce landfill disposal of kitchen
waste.
5. Distribute DISTRICT provided public outreach and educational materials at the
scheduled events.
SCHEDULE
The schedule of the presentations shall be co-developed with the DISTRICT
representative during this performance period.
CONSULTANT shall recommend educational materials to the DISTRICT to support the
public outreach presentations. The DISTRICT will provide all educational materials for
distribution.
PRODUCT COST
CONSULTANT will provide the VermiPRO Model 14 kit or the VermiPRO Model 16 kit
that includes the worm bin, bedding and worms for both kits. Each school may receive
one (1) VermiPRO Model 14 kits at $70.00 per kit or one (1) VermiPRO Model 16 kits at
$100.00 per kit.
DISTRICT shall compensate CONSULTANT at the rate of one hundred fifty dollars
($150.00) per presentation given to schools and residents at the Orange County Fair.
The number of school presentations will be fifty (50) and the number of presentations at
the Orange County Fair will be twelve (12) for a total of sixty-two (62) presentations.
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COMPENSATION
For school vermicomposting kits, the DISTRICT will pay CONSULTANT up to five
thousand dollars ($5,000) per year of this two-year agreement.
For vermicomposting presentations, the DISTRICT will pay CONSULTANT up to nine
thousand three hundred dollars ($9,300) per year of this two-year agreement.
In total, the DISTRICT shall compensate CONSULTANT up to a maximum of twenty
eight thousand six hundred dollars ($28,600)for vermicomposting kits and
presentations upon the completion of tasks throughout this two-year agreement.
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Exhibit B
DISTRICT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
General Liability
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.
General Liability insurance shall endorse the Costa Mesa Sanitary District as an
additional insured party. An endorsement must accompany the certificate of insurance
as proof. A sample endorsement is provided as Exhibit C.
Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Automobile Liability
insurance shall cove "any" vehicle.
Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
Workers' Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California.
Employer's Liability limit of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
Acceptability of Insurers: All insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best financial rating no less than A-:VII, licensed to do business in California, and
satisfactory to the District.
All insurance documents must be submitted and approved by the District's Risk
Manager prior to execution of any Agreement with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
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Exhibit C
This is Page 2 of the insurance documentation required This page is mandatory as 4 changes
the policy to add the Costa Mesa Sanitary District as additional insured It also states the policy
holders insurance is primary
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POLICY NUMBER. (enter policy# here) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
ADDITION L INSURED - DESIGNATED PERSON OR
ORGANIZATION
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
SCHEDULE
Name of Person or Organization
Costa Mesa Sanitary District. its elected and appointed "dOcials, agents volunteers and
employees
(If no entry appears above information required to complete this endorsement i.111 be shoi,in in
the Declaration as applicable to this endorsement.)
WHO IS AN INSURED (Section Ill is amended to include as an insured the person or
organization shown in the Schedule as an insured but only 'ith respect to liability arising out of
your operations or premises owned by or rented to you
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