Contract - BHI Management Consulting - 2009-07-13 AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
This Agreement is made and effective as of July 13, 2009, between the Costa
Mesa Sanitary District, a sanitary district ("District"), and BHI Management Consulting, a
sole proprietorship ("Consultant"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
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WHEREAS, Consultant is experienced in conducting executive searches and
related services for public entities; and
WHEREAS, District desires to conduct such a search for the District Manager
position;
NOW, THEREFORE the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on July 13, 2009, and shall remain and
continue in effect until tasks described herein are completed as stated in the proposal
attached hereto as Exhibit "A," unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of
this 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
Interim District Manager shall represent District in all matters pertaining to the
administration of this Agreement, review and approval of all products submitted by
Consultant, but not including the authority to enlarge the Tasks to be Performed or
change the compensation due to Consultant. The Interim District Manager shall be
authorized to act on District's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which
enlarge the Tasks to be Performed or change Consultant's compensation, subject to
Section 5 hereof.
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5. PAYMENT
(a) The District agrees to pay Consultant in accordance with the tasks as set
forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though
set forth in full, upon completion of the task. This amount shall not exceed Twenty
Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($20,250.00) plus expenses as specified in Exhibit
A for the total term of this Agreement unless additional payment is approved as
provided in this Agreement. Said sum includes travel and other costs.
(b) Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in
connection with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to those set
forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by
the Interim District Manager. Consultant shall be compensated for any additional
services in the amounts and in the manner as agreed to by Interim District Manager and
Consultant at the time District's written authorization is given to Consultant for the
performance of said services. The Interim District Manager may approve additional
work not to exceed the greater of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or two percent
(2%) 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. Payment shall be
made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. If the
District disputes any of Consultant's fees, it shall give written notice to Consultant within
thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth on 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 at least ten (10) days prior 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. 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) If the Interim 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 shall cause to be served upon the Consultant a written notice of the
default. The Consultant shall have ten (10) days after service upon it of said notice in
which 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 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.
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(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.
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 ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any
and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and
costs to the extent same are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act,
error or omission 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 full 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, 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 subconsultants 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 part of this
Agreement. Such coverage shall provide automotive, commercial general liability and
professional error coverage, if appropriate.
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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 whatever 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 Costa Mesa Sanitary 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 Costa Mesa Sanitary 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 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 proceed 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 performance of this Agreement shall
be considered confidential and shall not be released by Consultant without District's
prior written authorization. Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subconsultants,
shall not without written authorization from the Interim District 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, its officers,
employees, agents or subconsultants 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 and 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 the right
by District to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
(c) Consultant covenants that neither he/she 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 them as an officer, employee, agent or
subconsultant. 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 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.
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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 St
Costa Mesa, California 92627
Attn: District Clerk
To Consultant: BHI Management Consulting
2459 Neptune Court, Suite 110
Tracy, California 95304
Attn: Brent Ives
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.
Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered pursuant to this
Agreement, only Brent Ives shall perform the services described in this Agreement.
Brent Ives may use assistants, under its direct supervision, to perform some of
the services under this Agreement; however, all client contact and interaction regarding
professional services shall be provided by Brent Ives. Consultant shall provide District
fourteen (14) day's notice prior to the departure of Brent Ives from Consultant's employ.
Should he/she leave Consultant's employ, the District shall have the option to
immediately terminate this Agreement, within three (3) days of the close of said notice
period. Upon termination of this agreement, Consultant's sole compensation shall be
payment for actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as
may be otherwise agreed to in writing between the Board of Directors and the
Consultant.
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.
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19. GOVERNING LAW
The 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 municipal, superior or federal district
court with jurisdiction over the Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
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.
23. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant
warrants and represents that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on
behalf of the Consultant and has the authority to bind Consultant to the performance of
its obligations hereunder.
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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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed this day and year first above written.
COSTA MESA SANIT • RY DISTRICT BHI MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
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Overview of Amendment and Scope of Project:
The objective of this proposal is to outline professional services for the Costa Mesa
Sanitary District (District)for successful search and placement of a District Manager for
the District. Brent Ives (Consultant), Principal of BHI Management Consulting, will be
the primary consultant on this project. BHI also proposes limited use of associate
consultants for the effort. BHI's effort and scope of work will be organized in the
following manner.
Search Process Overview (and differences that set this proposal and approach apart
from others):
Two key tasks are crucial for a consulting firm to be able to assure the successful
recruitment of an executive staff level position in any public agency.
• First, it is of prime importance that the Board knows exactly what is desired in a staff
member. The Board will ultimately make the hiring decision, so he/she must know
exactly what is needed in order to be able to recognize that"right person" when they see
(interview/select) him/her. This critical decision must not be left up to just"gut
feelings", instead it should depend on the effectiveness of the selection criteria and
methodology employed to assist the Board with the decision.
• Second— a consulting firm must be able to provide a well-qualified set of candidates to
the selection team for their consideration.
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It is these key tasks, along with the experience and background of the Principal of BHI,
around which this proposal is organized and, most likely, make it somewhat different
from others that will be received.
The Principal of BHI is Brent Ives. Mr. Ives has a wealth of experience and background
that is crucial to a successful search and placement process. Mr. Ives is an elected official
that has experienced this process from both sides of the selection. As a Consultant, Mr.
Ives works each week with Managers and Boards across the State performing
organizational studies, strategic planning and assisting with Manager/Board relation's
issues. Mr. Ives has, through BHI, successfully placed a number of public agency
managers. He has also sat on the side of the Board, in evaluation panels when asked to
make the decision for the agencies to which he is serving as an elected official. It was
here that he learned a better way to conduct the process that provides for a more prepared
and informed decision by those who must do so.
While any search firm in the State will deliver candidates, it has been observed that they
are not well suited, nor do they perform well, in preparing the Board for the entire
process. This is true in terms of adequate profiling of the ideal candidate insuring that the
advertisements and initial screening criteria properly sort on that criteria assuring that the
Board is confident and well prepared to conduct a proper evaluation of candidates, all
relative to the initial profile. Missing these crucial steps, or performing them without
proper guidance, is what commonly leads to Boards making bad decisions and choosing
critical staff members that lack crucial broad skills, knowledge, attributes and abilities of
a successful manager. Each agency has different needs, challenges, opportunities and
circumstances. It is up to the consulting firm to prepare the Board to find and retain the
best overall fit from a group of qualified applicants. The best choice will be one that fits
the District, its culture, its needs and its future.
As such, BHI proposes to lead the Board and Interim Manager through a comprehensive
process of profiling, search/candidate identification, Manager/Panel preparation, and
selection methods, final selection and contract negotiations.
Specific Task Detail:
The work outlined herein is outlined below where the Consultant will:
1. Meet with the Manager to develop search criteria based on the future threats and
opportunities and develop an aligned candidate profile. This step includes
creating an agreed job description and position profile.
2. Develop and place statewide advertisements and a candidate brochure all based
on the aligned profile. Top-level candidates will feel a linkage to the District if it
is articulated in properly written ads and brochures. This will not be the typical set
of ads and outreach tools that larger firms provide. It will be carefully constructed
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• with marketing of the District in mind. As such, the Consultants work hand in
hand with District staff to assure that we correctly capture and document the
challenges, benefits and opportunities of the District.
3. Perform targeted invitations to apply. Both our firm, and you in the Orange
County region, may know of candidates that should consider this position. We
will identify them and proactively ask them to look over this opportunity. We will
canvass the upcoming CASA conference in mid-August in San Diego for
potential candidates. Within this task BHI will also place advertisements in
various appropriate Internet and print media locations.
4. Do initial screening of all candidate resumes and applications based on aligned
profile. The initial screening of resumes is guided by the detailed aligned profile
and pre-requisites established with the Board. Prepare informational report on all
candidates, with recommended strata of candidate qualifications, and provide a
recommended finalist candidate list with notes from initial references provided to
the Board .
5. Meet with Board and Interim Manager to prepare them to conduct all evaluation
and selection activities including panel interviewing, testing and full
supplementary interviews. Spend time with the Board interview panel to assure
that they are properly prepared to interview, using behavioral interviewing, and
other, techniques to investigate profile criteria.
6. Perform reference checks on chosen finalists. Report as necessary.
7. Make initial, conditional offer to finalist, based on initial contract, facilitate
background checks and other pre-employment checks on final candidate.
Note: (BHI Management Consulting may use associate consultants to assist with the
detailed aspects of this engagement. Brent Ives, Principal of BHI will be the primary
consultant for the project attending meetings and conducting workshops.)
S. Important cost items for the District that are not covered in this proposed scope of
work:
- Cost of advertising. We recommend that the District set a budget for this
element wherein the consultant may place the necessary ads. ($1-3K)
depending on ad distributions.
- Cost of print production for candidate brochure. Depending on the type of
brochure the District requires can have distinct effect on the cost of the
product. $0-600). BHI recommends using an electronic version only, printing
only those necessary.
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- Travel expenses for out of area candidates who are interviewing. ($200-
$600/candidate)
- Cost of background checks. Depending on the type chosen by the District
costs can vary. ($50-$250/candidate).
- Re-location and temporary housing costs. Should the final candidate
selected need to be re-located, it is customary for the hiring agency to
undertake some or all of the re-location expenses. It is recommended that the
Board understand this expense upfront and make the decision to pay or not
and, if so, how much if not all of the moving expenses. If the Board chooses
to pay all of the re-location expenses, it is recommended that the selectee
provide 3 moving company estimates from credible firms. Additionally, it is
also common that the selectee start employment prior to the moving of the
entire family, permanent housing can take time. It is important that the District
consider temporary housing arrangements for the selectee prior to the
permanent arrangements. ($2-IOK)
Preliminary Schedule (dates approximate):
Engagement begins immediately upon Board action on this signed agreement. The work
is outlined in the task schedule below.
Estimated Task Set Schedule:
BHI Search Process
Task Approximate Time
• Characterize the Job Week I
• Profile the ideal candidate Week 1
• Prepare the ads/brochure campaign Week 2-3
• Gather candidate resumes/applications Week 6-12
• Target individual highly desirable candidates Week 6-12
• Perform telephone interviews Week 8-12
(based on profile and pre-requisites)
• Assemble packet of candidates Week 14
(five recommended top, all resumes)
• Review candidates and process with client Week 15
• Perform reference checks on top candidates Week 15-16
• Invite candidates to interviews Week 16
• Prepare client for selection Week 17
(panel, individual or other assessments)
• Facilitate selections Week 19
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• (Optional service) Assist client with background investigation Week 20
• (Optional service) Assist client with initial GM contract Week 20-22
• (Optional service) Assist client with initial goals and objectives Week 26-30
Terms and Conditions:
BHI Management Consulting shall perform above services as agreed under authorized
signature amendment of the District. Consultant shall not begin work until Board action
on this agreement. Billing shall be monthly and include hourly fee and expense cost. BHI
will work with District staff to develop ads and the brochure. The District shall be
responsible for the costs associated with ad placement in periodicals, internet, association
website and others as directed and the cost of background checks or any pre-employment
medical tests for readiness. etc.
BHI will conduct another search for this position should the final selected candidate be
terminated from employment for wrongful cause or lacking adequate qualifications
within one year of the start date. Should the Board not be able to select from the first set
of final candidates presented to it by the BHI and it becomes necessary to re-advertise,
screen, interview and select, BHI will negotiate with the District hours for such services
at a 40% reduced fee rate, plus agreed and customary expenses.
Additionally, it is important for the District to be aware of and consider costs for recruitment
that may not be anticipated such as travel for candidates to attend interviews for this position,
especially when from out of state. Another higher cost to remember may be relocation
expenses for the selected candidate needing to move their household to the Costa Mesa area.
Costs, fees and rates:
The fixed price cost for the scope of work outlined above is $20,250, plus consultant
expenses estimated to be $3000. It should be noted that this does not include the costs of
advertisement placement and printing cost of the brochure as outlined above.
Optional Services:
• (Optional service) Assist client with background investigation $600/background
• (Optional service) Assist client with initial GM contract and $3500/estimated
negotiations
• (Optional service) Assist client with initial goals and objectives $3500/estimated
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Don McIntyre, Interim Di ctanager Date Brent H. Ives, Principal Date
Costa Mesa Sanitary District BHT Management Consulting
Costa Mesa. CA Tracy, CA
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About the Firm and Primary Consultants:
BHI Management Consulting brings unique qualifications to this project by a dual perspective
approach to the process of drafting such statements that are both practical and useful. The firm is
owned and operated by Brent Ives and is located in Tracy, CA. It was begun in 1996 and has
focused on providing for the organizational health issues of Special Districts since 1999. The
firm carries Brent as the Principal and three associates, Mr. Jim Raymond, Senior Consultant,
Ms. Tammy Colonese, HR Specialist, Mr. Andrew Ives, Outreach Manager and Ms. Lynda Ives,
Associate Consultant/Editor. Other contracted associates are contracted as projects demand
relative to the engagement and/or Agency specific needs.
Mr. Brent Ives has worked with numerous Special Districts and Cities across the state
dealing with organizational issues primarily in optimizing operational approach for each
Agency as needed. BHI is currently engaged with similar projects with California special
districts on strategic planning, Manager workshops and executive search. Additionally,
Brent serves as a faculty member on the Special Districts Governance Academy for
Special District Manager members, teaching classes in the "Foundations of Governance",
"Finding and Keeping Great Employees", "Setting Direction and Community
Leadership" and "The Manager's Role in Human Resources". Brent has taught
representative Manager members and staff from over 100 Districts across the state and
Oregon. He is the Chapter Ambassador for the CSDA and teaches his own curriculum
on Strategic Planning for Association sponsored classes across California. He is educated
in Organizational Behavior at the University of San Francisco, 26 years experience as a
technical manager for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and 17 years as a
City Council Member in the City of Tracy California. He is currently the directly elected
Mayor of Tracy, California, a member of the Altamont Commuter Express (commute rail
service) Commission, a member of the South County Fire Protection Authority in San
Joaquin County and is Chairman of the San Joaquin Council of Governments.
Brent and BHI Management Consulting bring unique perspective to the search that
differentiates them from other firms. He is an elected official and has been for 17 years.
Brent is also an experienced manager who has led groups of engineers and technicians on
complex multi-million dollar projects for the Department of Energy at the Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory. Brent has taught Nuclear Materials Control and
Accountability to Russian scientists and technicians in Russia for the US Government.
This broad experience in organizational effectiveness is captured by the agency when
they commission BHI Management Consulting in Brent's experience and expertise.
Brent is known for establishing a sincere and knowledgeable relationship with both the
Manager members and staff. Brent's time as an elected official allows him the
perspective that helps him to "see" it from their points of view which assists in capturing
the Manager's will in going forward. Brent will lead the Agency through a solid, proven
search process with the added benefit of having been on both sides of the table.
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SOME PAST RELEVANT ENGAGEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
Most recent—June 2009 —West County Wastewater District, (national search for a
Manager of Finance and Administrative Services), (Mr. EJ Shalaby, General Manager.
510-222-6700, <eshalaby @wcwd.org>
May 2008, Mt. View Sanitary District (nationwide for Assistant District Manager), (Mr.
Mike Roe, District Manager, (925-228-5635, x-12). <MRoe @mvsd.org>
Humboldt#1 Fire Protection District (nationwide for Fire Chief)
Auburn Recreation and Park District (statewide search for Interim District Manager)
Newhall County Water District (statewide search for District Manager)
Southwinds Church (international for Senior Pastor)
Camarillo Health Care District (CEO performance evaluation process)
Rosamond Community Services District (GM Performance evaluation process)
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