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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGMT - PHPE Services (On Call Professional Automation & Implementation)PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT for On -Call Professional Automation and Implementation Services between City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 PHPE Services 9738 Helena Avenue Montclair, CA 91763 (909) 238-7537 This Professional Service Agreement ("the Agreement") is made as of July 18th, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and between PHPE Services ("Consultant"), a sole proprietorship and the City of Seal Beach ("City"), a California charter city, (collectively, "the Parties"). RECITALS A. City desires certain on-call professional automation and implementation services. B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Seal Beach Municipal Code § 3.20.025(C), City desires to retain Consultant as an independent contractor to provide professional automation and implementation services. Consultant submitted a proposal dated July 1St to perform the professional services defined and described in Section 1.0 of this Agreement. C. Consultant represents that the principal members of its firm are qualified professional control system integrators and are fully qualified to perform the professional services contemplated by this Agreement by virtue of its experience, and the training, education and expertise of its principals and employees. D. City desires to retain Consultant as an independent contractor and Consultant desires to serve City to perform those professional services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows. AGREEMENT 1.0 Scope of Services 1.1. Consultant's Services. Strictly on an on-call basis, and in compliance with all terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide those services (collectively "Services") outlined in the Consultant's Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. Given the on-call nature of this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges that there is no guarantee that City shall request any Services hereunder. 1.2. Agreement Documents: Order of Precedence. 1.2.1. The Agreement Documents include this Agreement itself, and all of the following: (i) Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A); and ii) Terms for Compliance with California Labor Law Requirements (Exhibit B) all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. 1.2.2. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between this Agreement and any Exhibit or incorporated documents, the order of precedence shall be as follows: (i) this Agreement; and then (ii) Exhibit B (Terms for 2 of 24 Compliance with California Labor Law Requirements); and then (iii) Exhibit A (the Contactor's Proposal), shall control. In the event there is any conflict between the Agreement, on the one hand, and Exhibits A and/or B on the other hand, the Agreement shall control. 1.3. Standard of Care. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake the Services to be provided. In light of such status and experience, Consultant hereby covenants that it shall follow the customary professional standards in performing all Services. City relies upon the skill of Consultant, and Consultant's staff, if any, to do and perform the Services in a skillful, competent, and professional manner, and Consultant and Consultant's staff, shall perform the Services in such manner. Consultant shall, at all times, meet or exceed any and all applicable professional standards of care generally exercised by like professionals under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City. The acceptance of Consultant's work by the City shall not operate as a release of Consultant from such standard of care and workmanship. 1.4. Familiarity with Services. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents that, to the extent required by the standard of practice, Consultant (i) has investigated and considered the scope and level of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the Services should be performed, and (iii) understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement. Consultant represents that Consultant, to the extent required by the standard of practice, has investigated any areas of work, as applicable, and is reasonably acquainted with the conditions therein. Should Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of services, Consultant shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's risk until written instructions are received from City's Representative. 1.5. Compliance with Laws. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. 1.6. Additional Services. Consultant will not be compensated for any work performed not specified in the Scope of Services unless City authorizes such work in advance and in writing. The City Manager may authorize extra work to fund unforeseen conditions up to the amount approved at the time of award by the City Council. Payment for additional work in excess of this amount requires prior City Council authorization. 2.0 Term 2.1. Original Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue for a term of one (1) year ("Original Term") and shall expire at midnight on July 18, 2026, unless sooner terminated or extended as provided by this Agreement. 3 of 24 2.2. Extensions. City, at its sole option, may elect to extend the Original Term of this Agreement, upon the same terms and conditions, for up to two (2) additional terms of one year each ("extension"), by providing written notice to Consultant at least one month prior to the expiration of an existing term. If timely elected by City, the first extension shall have a term extending from July 18, 2026 through and including July 18, 2027, unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to this Agreement. If timely elected by City, the second extension shall be from July 18, 2027 through and including July 18, 2028, unless sooner terminated pursuant to this Agreement. Any extension shall not be effective except upon execution of a written amendment to this Agreement signed by the City Manager and Consultant's authorized representatives. 3.0 Consultant's Compensation 3.1. Original Term. In consideration of Consultant's performance of the Services described in Section 1.0, City will pay Consultant in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A for the Services but in no event will City pay more than the total not -to -exceed amount of $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand dollars) for the Original Term. Payment for any additional work authorized by City pursuant to Subsection 1.6 will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A, and shall not exceed the cumulative amount established by the City Manager at the time of award for the Original Term. 3.2. Extensions. In the event that City elects to extend the Original Term in accordance with Subsection 2.2 of this Agreement, and in consideration of Consultant's performance of the Services set forth in Section 1.0, City will pay Consultant in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A for Services but in no event will City pay more than the total not -to -exceed amount of $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand dollars) for each extension. Payment for any additional work authorized by City for each extension pursuant to Subsection 1.6 will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A and shall not exceed the cumulative amount established by the City Manager at the time of award for each extension. 4.0 Method of Payment Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for all Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15 days of the end of the month during which the Services were rendered and shall describe in detail the Services rendered during the period, the days worked, number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, and the Services performed for each day in the period. City will pay Consultant within 30 days of receiving Consultant's invoice. City will not withhold any applicable federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from payments made to Consultant. 4 of 24 5.OTermination 5.1. Termination by City. 5.1.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, upon giving Consultant written notice thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination. 5.1.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days' notice to Consultant if Consultant fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or replacement of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this Agreement at least 20 days before the expiration date of the previous policy. 5.2. Termination by Consultant. This Agreement may be terminated by Consultant based on reasonable cause, by serving written notice of termination to City, provided that Consultant has first served City with a written notice of default and demand to cure, and City has failed to cure such default within 30 days of receipt of such notice. 5.3. Obligations Upon Termination. Unless otherwise specified in the notice of termination, Consultant shall cease all work under this Agreement immediately upon the effective termination date. Upon termination, City shall be immediately given title to and possession of all Work Product (as defined in Subsection 11.1 of this Agreement) and all other documents, writings, and/or deliverables produced or developed pursuant to this Agreement. Provided that Consultant is not then in breach, City shall pay Consultant all undisputed amounts for any portion of the Services satisfactorily completed prior to termination, based on the reasonable value of the Services rendered. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any specific task for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for Services performed shall be the reasonable value of such Services, based on an amount agreed to by City and Consultant. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to payment for unperformed services or services within the Scope of Services performed prior to the effective date of this Agreement; and Consultant shall not be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to Consultant for the full performance of the Services up to date of termination. Consultant shall have no other claim against City by reason of such termination, including any claim for compensation or damages. 6.0 Party Representatives 6.1. The City Manager is City's representative for purposes of this Agreement. 5 of 24 6.2. Julio Monterroso is the Consultant's primary representative for purposes of this Agreement. Julio Monterroso shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Services hereunder. Consultant may not change its representative without the prior written approval of City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7.0 Notices 7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the following addresses: To City: City of Seal Beach 211 -8th Street Seal Beach, California 90740 Attn: City Manager To Consultant: PHPE Services 9738 Helena Avenue Montclair, CA 91763 Attn: Julio Monterroso 7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. 8.0 Permits and Licenses Consultant and all of Consultant's employees and other personnel shall obtain and maintain during the Agreement term all necessary licenses, registrations, permits and certificates required by law for the provision of the Services under this Agreement, including a business license as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code. 9.0 Independent Contractor 9.1. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of City. All work or other Services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or by Consultant's employees or other personnel under Consultant's supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods, and details by which Consultant's employees and other personnel will perform the Services. Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and compliance with the customary professional standards. 6 of 24 9.2. All of Consultant's employees and other personnel performing any of the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant and Consultant's personnel shall not supervise any of City's employees; and City's employees shall not supervise Consultant's personnel. Consultant's personnel shall not wear or display any City uniform, badge, identification number, or other information identifying such individual as an employee of City; and Consultant's personnel shall not use any City e-mail address or City telephone number in the performance of any of the Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall acquire and maintain at its sole cost and expense such vehicles, equipment and supplies as Consultant's personnel require to perform any of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall perform all Services off of City premises at locations of Consultant's choice, except (i) as otherwise required for the performance of Services on City real property, facilities, vehicles or equipment; (ii) as otherwise may from time to time be necessary in order for Consultant's personnel to receive projects from City, review plans on file at City, pick up or deliver any work product related to Consultant's performance of any Services under this Agreement, or (iii) as may be necessary to inspect or visit City locations and/or private property to perform such Services. City may make a computer available to Consultant from time to time for Consultant's personnel to obtain information about or to check on the status of projects pertaining to the Services under this Agreement. 9.3. In addition to all other provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall be responsible for and pay all wages, salaries, benefits and other amounts due to Consultant's personnel in connection with their performance of any Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, other retirement or pension benefits, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Notwithstanding any other agency, State, or federal policy, rule, regulation, statute or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its officers, employees, agents, servants, and subcontractors providing any of the Services under this Agreement shall not become entitled to, and hereby waive any claims to, any wages, salaries, compensation, benefit or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to, eligibility to enroll in, or reinstate to membership in, the California Public Employees Retirement System ("PERS") as an employee of City, and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions or employee contributions for PERS benefits. 9.4. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Consultant's personnel 7 of 24 practices. or to the extent arising from, caused by or relating to the violation of any of the provisions of this Section 9.0. In addition to all other remedies available under law, City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section. This duty of indemnification is in addition to Consultant's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement. Consultant's covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 10.0 PERS Compliance and Indemnification 10.1. General Requirements. The Parties acknowledge that City is a local agency member of PERS, and as such has certain pension reporting and contribution obligations to PERS on behalf of qualifying employees. Consultant agrees that, in providing its employees and any other personnel to City to perform any work or other Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall assure compliance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law ("PERL"), commencing at Government Code Section 20000, as amended by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), and the regulations of PERS, as amended from time to time. Without limitation to the foregoing, Consultant shall assure compliance with regard to personnel who have active or inactive membership in PERS and to those who are retired annuitants and in performing this Agreement shall not assign or utilize any of its personnel in a manner that will cause City to be in violation of the PERL, PEPRA or any other applicable retirement laws and regulations. 10.2. Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Consultant's violation of any provisions of this Section 10.0. This duty of indemnification is in addition to Consultant's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement. Consultant's covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 11.0 Ownership of Work Product 11.1. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, all field notes and other notes, draft and final reports, drawings, specifications, data, surveys, studies, plans, maps, models, photographs, images, ideas, concepts, designs including but not limited to website designs, source code, object code, computer files, electronic data and/or electronic files, other media of any kind whatsoever, and 8 of 24 any other documents and written material of any kind, created, developed, prepared or used by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement (collectively "Work Product") shall be considered "works made for hire," for the benefit of City. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement, all Work Product and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including, but not limited to, all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or dissemination by City upon final payment being made in accordance with Subsection 5.3, and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City for any purpose without Consultant's consent; provided that any use, reuse or modification of the Work Product by City for any purpose other than the purpose for which the Work Product was prepared or provided under this Agreement shall be at City's own risk. Consultant shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any of the Work Product. 11.2. Consultant hereby assigns to City all ownership and any and all intellectual property rights to the Work Product that are not otherwise vested in City pursuant to Subsection 11.1. 11.3. Consultant warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals to use any instrumentality, thing or component as to which any intellectual property right exists, including computer software, used in the rendering of the Services and the production of all Work Product produced under this Agreement, and that City has full legal title to and the right to reproduce the Work Product for any purpose. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, attorneys, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City's use of any of the Work Product violates federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of protecting intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions. Consultant shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision of the Services and Work Product produced under this Agreement. In the event the use of any of the Work Product or other deliverables hereunder by City is held to constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, Consultant, at its expense, shall: (i) secure for City the right to continue using the Work Product and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or licenses for City; or (ii) modify the Work Product and other deliverables so that they become non -infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. Consultant's covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9 of 24 11 A. Upon expiration or termination of the Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City all Work Product and other deliverables related to any Services performed pursuant to this Agreement without additional cost or expense to City. If Consultant prepares a document on a computer, Consultant shall provide City with said document both in a printed format and in an electronic format that is acceptable to City. 12.0 Confidentiality 12.1. Consultant may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of individuals and City employees, trade secrets, and/or other information that may be protected under other applicable laws relating to privacy, confidentiality and/or privilege. Consultant covenants that all Work Product (as defined in Subsection 11.1) and/or any other data, documents, writings, discussion or other information created, developed, received or provided by Consultant for performance of this Agreement are confidential unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such Work Product, data, documents, writings, discussion or other information to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, servants, and/or subcontractors shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested in writing by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the Services performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within City. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary," provided Consultant gives City timely notice of such court order or subpoena. 12.1. Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, servants, and/or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within City. City may, but has no obligation to, represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, City's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct or rewrite the response. 12.2. Consultant's covenants and obligations under this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 10 of 24 13.0 Subcontractors No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of City, and any subcontracting shall be at Consultant's sole cost and expense. Consultant is fully responsible to City for the performance of any and all subcontractors, and Consultant shall monitor and review all work and other services performed by any subcontractor to ensure that all Services performed by such subcontractor comply with the requirements and provisions of this Agreement. 14.0 Prohibition Against Assignment, Transfer or Delegation Consultant shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any of its rights, obligations or interest in this Agreement, or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, without City's prior written consent, which may be withheld for any reason. Any purported assignment, transfer or delegation without City's consent shall be void and without effect, and shall entitle City to terminate this Agreement. 15.0 Inspection and Audit of Records Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all Services and other matters covered under this Agreement, including but expressly not limited to, all Services performed, salaries, wages, payroll, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets, costs, expenses, receipts and other records and Work Product with respect to this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain adequate records on the Services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of all Services in connection therewith. All such records shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Upon 24 hours' notice by City, during regular business hours Consultant shall provide City with free access to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make copies and transcripts as City deems necessary, and shall allow inspection of all program data, information, documents, proceedings and activities and all other matters related to the performance of the Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall retain all financial and program service records and all other records related to the Services and performance of this Agreement for at least three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later. City's rights under this Section 15.0 shall survive for three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later. 16.0 Safety Requirements All work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in such a manner as to provide safety to the public and to meet or exceed the safety standards outlined by CAL OSHA and other applicable state and federal laws. City may issue restraint or cease and desist orders to Consultant when unsafe or harmful 11 of 24 acts are observed or reported relative to the performance of the Services. Consultant shall maintain the work sites free of hazards to persons and property resulting from its operations. Consultant shall immediately report to City any hazardous condition noted by Consultant. 17.0 Insurance 17.1. General Requirements. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that Consultant has secured all insurance required under this Section. 17.2. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure, maintain and keep in full force and effect for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, as follows: 17.2.1. Commercial General Liability Insurance: Consultant shall maintain limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, death, personal injury and property damage; and if Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location and the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit: Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001). If Consultant is a limited liability company, the commercial general liability coverage shall be amended so that Consultant and its managers, affiliates, employees, agents, servants, and other persons necessary or incidental to its operation are insureds; 17.2.2. Automobile Liability Insurance: Consultant shall maintain limits no less than $100,000 per person for bodily injury, and $300,000 per incident for bodily injury. 17.2.3. Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law; and Employer's Liability Insurance: with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease. (a) In the performance of the work under this Agreement, if Consultant does not employ any person in any manner so as to be required to provide Workers' Compensation insurance under the laws of California, Consultant shall so certify to the City in writing prior to City's execution of this Agreement, in a form satisfactory to City. (b) In addition to any other provision of this Agreement, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in 12 of 24 the role of City officials, from any and all claims, liabilities and losses, relating to personal injury, bodily injury, death, economic loss, and property damage, resulting from Consultant's failure to provide Workers' Compensation insurance. Consultant further agrees that should Consultant retain any employees or otherwise become required to provide Workers' Compensation insurance pursuant to the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, Consultant shall forthwith comply with those provisions and immediately furnish insurance certificates evidencing such coverage as set forth herein, and notify City of the change in status. 17.3. Acceptability of Insurers. The Insurance policies required under this Section shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to City. 17.4. Additional Insureds. 17.4.1. For general liability insurance, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the services or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work. 17.4.2. For automobile liability insurance, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant or for which the Consultant is responsible. 17.4.3. These additional insured provisions shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies. 17.5. Cancellations or Modifications to Coverage. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by City to state: (i) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except after 30 days (or ten days for nonpayment) prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City; (ii) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials; 17.6. Primary and Non -Contributing. Coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, 13 of 24 employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Consultant's scheduled underlying coverage and that any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it; 17.7. Separation of Insureds. Each insurance policy shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions and shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. 17.8. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self- insured retentions shall be declared to and approved by City. Consultant guarantees that, at the option of City, either: (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials; or (ii) Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses. 17.9. Waiver of Subrogation. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall expressly waive the insurer's right of subrogation against City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery and all rights of subrogation against City; and shall require similar express written waivers from any subcontractor. 17.10. Enforcement of A reement Provisions -(Non -Estoppel . Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on City's part to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance requirement does not impose additional obligations on City, nor does it waive any rights hereunder. 17.11. City Remedy for Noncompliance. If Consultant does not maintain the policies of insurance required under this Section in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or in the event any of Consultant's policies do not comply with the requirements under this Section, City may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance is available at a reasonable cost, City may, but has no duty to, take out the necessary insurance and pay, at Consultant's expense, the premium thereon. Consultant shall promptly reimburse City for any premium paid by City or City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay the premiums from payments due to Consultant. 14 of 24 17.12. Evidence of Insurance. Prior to the performance of Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and all original endorsements evidencing and effecting the coverages required under this Section on forms satisfactory to and approved by City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by City if requested. Consultant may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies to City. Consultant shall maintain current endorsements on file with City's Risk Manager. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by City before work commences. City also reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. Consultant shall also provide proof to City that insurance policies expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Consultant shall furnish such proof at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages. 17.13. Insurance Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. 17.14. Broader Coverage/Higher Limits. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this Agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant -may also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Services. If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums required above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. 17.15. Subcontractor Insurance Re uirements/Pass-Throw h Clause. Consultant shall require each of its subconsultants and/or subcontractors that perform Services under this Agreement to maintain insurance coverage that meets all of the requirements of this Section. This includes, without limitation, that if Consultant hires a subcontractor to perform work under this Agreement or any portion hereof, and the subcontractor has employees, then Consultant shall require its subcontractor to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage or Consultant shall obtain workers' compensation coverage for that subcontractor's employees. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverages and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in 15 of 24 conformity with the requirements of this Section. Consultant agrees to submit all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the Services upon City's request. 17.16. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of demands or claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required insurance policies. 17.17. Compliance with California Unem to ment Insurance Code Section 1088.8. If Consultant is a sole proprietor, then prior to signing the Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City a completed and signed Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Consultant understands that pursuant to California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1088.8, City will report the information from Form W-9 to the State of California Employment Development Department, and that the information may be used for the purposes of establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support obligations, including collections, or reported to the Franchise Tax Board for tax enforcement purposes. 18.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend 18.1. Indemnities. 18.1.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively "Indemnitees" in this Section 18.0), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, bid protests, stop notices, liens or losses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to fees of accountants, attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and the payment of all consequential damages (collectively "Claims"), in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, to property or persons, including but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury and property damage, in any manner arising out of, claimed to arise out of, pertaining to, or relating to the breach of this Agreement and/or any acts, errors, omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, subconsultants, materialmen, or suppliers, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for whom Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of the Services and/or this Agreement, except to the extent the Claims arise from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. Consultant shall defend the Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any 16 of 24 Claims with counsel of the Indemnitees' choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys' fees and experts' costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. Consultant shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith. 18.1.2. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City in accordance with Sections 9.0 and 10.0. 18.2. Subcontractor Indemnification. Consultant shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those in this Section 18.0 from each and every subcontractor, subconsultant, or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. If Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity agreements, Consultant shall be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Indemnitees from and against any and all Claims in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, arising out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertaining to, or relating to, the breach of this Agreement, any acts, errors, omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of Consultant's subcontractor, subconsultant or other person or entity, and its officers, agents, servants, employees, materialmen, contractors, subcontractors and/or subconsultants, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for whom Consultant's subcontractor, subconsultant and/or such other person or individual shall bear legal liability) in the performance of the Services or this Agreement, except to the extent the Claims arise from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. 18.3. Workers' Compensation Acts Not Limitin . Consultant's indemnification obligations under this Section, or any other provision of this Agreement, shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. Consultant expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. 18.4. Indemnification Not Limited By Insurance. Procurement of insurance by Consultant is not and shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant's liability, or as a waiver of or limitation on full performance of Consultant's duties of defense and indemnification, under this Section 18.0 or under any other provision of this Agreement. Consultant's defense and indemnification obligations under this Agreement shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the Claims or Liabilities asserted against City or any of the other Indemnitees as defined in this Section 18.0, and Consultant's defense and indemnification 17 of 24 obligations under this Agreement shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, City, or any of the other Indemnitees. 18.5. Survival of Terms. Consultant's covenants and obligations under this Section 18.0 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 19.0 Non -Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Consultant affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer. In the performance of this Agreement, Consultant covenants that it shall not discriminate, harass or retaliate against any of its employees, applicants for employment, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants because or on account of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate, harass or retaliate against City, its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, or subconsultants, on any basis prohibited by law. 20.0 Labor Certification By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services. 21.0 Prevailing Wage and Payroll Records To the extent that this Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute "public works" as defined in the California Labor Code, Consultant shall comply in all respects with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including those set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. 22.0 Entire Agreement This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties. 18 of 24 23.0 Severability The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement. 24.0 Government Code Claim Compliance In addition to any and all requirements of this Agreement pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for additional services, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code Section 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to additional services, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a lawsuit against City. 25.0 Governing Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement. Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought by reason of, that arises out of, and/or relates to any dispute under this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both). 26.0 Non -Exclusive Agreement Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other consultants for services encompassed by or similar to the services that are subject to this Agreement or may have its own employees perform services encompassed by or similar to those services contemplated by this Agreement. 27.0 No Third Party Beneficiaries This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or entity shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either party by virtue of this Agreement. 19 of 24 28.0 Waiver No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to City under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of City, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver of any breach, any failure of a condition, or any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be (i) effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver, (ii) deemed to be a waiver of, or consent to, any other breach, failure of a condition, or right or remedy, or (iii) deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states. 29.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest 29.1. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this Agreement which is or may likely make Consultant "financially interested" (as provided in California Government Code §§ 1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any matter in connection with which Consultant has been retained. 29.2. Consultant further warrants and maintains that it has not employed or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Consultant paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift. 29.3. Consultant warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, non - contractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Consultant, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Consultant at any time during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if such interest would not be deemed a prohibited "conflict of interest" under applicable laws as described in this Section. 30.0 Final Payment Acceptance Constitutes Release 20 of 24 The acceptance by Consultant of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of City from all claims and liabilities for compensation to Consultant for anything done, furnished or relating to Consultant's work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of City's check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by City shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of Consultant, its employees, subcontractors, agents, and servants for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by City for any defect or error in the work prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors, agents and servants. 31.0 Corrections In addition to the indemnification obligations set forth above, Consultant shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during City's review of Consultant's report or plans. Should Consultant fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction may be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Consultant. In addition to all other available remedies, City may deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by City or may withhold payment otherwise owed Consultant under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction. 32.0 Non -Appropriation of Funds Payments to be made to Consultant by City for any Services performed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that City does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of Consultant's Services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover payment for Consultant's Services only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which City appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year. 33.0 Mutual Cooperation 33.1. City's Cooperation. City shall provide Consultant with all pertinent data, documents and other requested information as is reasonably available for Consultant's proper performance of the Services required under this Agreement. 33.2. Consultant's Cooperation. Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's representative and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the work to be performed. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant's performance of Services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance that City requires. 21 of 24 34.0 Time of the Essence Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be construed to limit or deprive a Party of the benefits of any grace or use period allowed in this Agreement. 35.0 Attorneys' Fees If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party all of its attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in connection therewith. 36.0 Titles and Headings The titles and headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any part of it. 37.0 Exhibits All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control. 38.0 Corporate Authority The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said party and that by his or her execution, the Consultant is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. [signatures on following page] 22 of 24 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto. through their respective authorizU.. representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written. CITY OF SEAL BEACH a Attest. By: Ir ee etor of Public Works CONSULTANT- PHPE Services, sole proprietorship Bv:r Narr+e' n Its: owner ���o '�►-l�rr o Approved as to Form: By: "�w Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attomey note, two signatures required wrations pursuant to Caftrnra itions Code Section 313 from each of the following categories: (i) the chairperson of the board, the president or any vice president, Lnd (fi) the secretary, any assistant secretary, the chief financial officer or any assistant treasurer of such corporation ) 23 of 24 EXHIBIT A Consultant's Proposal Imo•• DUPE PLC & HMI 2025-112 PROGRAMMING & ENGINEERING Contract Proposal SERVICES SERVICES Revision B July 1`h 2025 City of Seal Beach Sean C. Low 1776 Adolfo Lopez Dr. Seal Beach, CA 90740 PHPE Services, is pleased to present this proposal to City of Seal Beach for contract services to help troubleshoot, modified PLC and HMI related issues. As always, PHPE Services looks forward to working with you on this and future projects. PHPE Services will provide these services for a fee of $10,000.00 Breakdown Cost. Category PLC and HMI Programming Electrical Panel Design Field Service Travel Time Emergency Call Saturday Work Sunday Work Holidays Billable Hour Rate $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $300.00 $225.00 $300.00 $300.00 Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call at 909.238.7537. Sincerely, Julio C. Monterroso PHPE Services 9738 Helena Ave, CA 91763 • Phone 909.238.7537 • Email juliom@phpe-services.com Page of Ft PIHPE PLC & RMI 2025-112 SERVICES FROG RAMk1ING & ENGINEERING Contract Proposal SERVICES Revision B SYSTEM PROJECT DEFINITIONS Services PHPE Services will provide assistance with PLC and HMI related issues to the City of Seal Beach on a Time and Material basis either onsite or remotely. PHPE Service will do its best to respond and move the City of Seal Beach to the top of the queue when ever possible in cases of emergency services calls. Exclusions ■ Electrical wiring Materials by others Schedule To be determine Start -Up To be determine 9738 Helena Ave, CA 91763 • Phone 909.238.7537 Email juliom@phpe-services.com Page of PHPE PLC &HMI SPROGRAMMING & ENGINEERING SERVICES SERVICES Terms of Sale: 2025-112 Contract Proposal Revision B • City of Seal Beach will provide a minimum of one week noticed for all service request, subject to availability. • Minimum of 4hrs plus travel time for Field Service Calls and Emergency Calls. • Minimum of 1hr for Remote Assistance. • Minimum charge of $500.00 if no billing over $1,500.00 (Labor Only) has been made by the 1st of December. • All travel time will be billed at 1.0 times the hourly rate and $0.70 per mile. • Saturday rate will be billed at 1.5 times the hourly rate & Sunday work will be billed at 2.0 times the hourly rate. Holiday rate will be billed at 2.0 times the hourly rate. • Travel time is portal to portal. • Necessary travel and living expenses will be billed at actual cost. Reimbursable expenses such as reproduction/printing, plotting and postage expenses will be billed at actual cost. • Please reference our proposal number 2025-112 on your purchase orders to PHPE Services. • Prices contained within this proposal are valid for thirty (30) days Net 30 Days, 1.5% interest per month on balances over 30 days from invoice date. Invoices will be issued on a bi-monthly or monthly basis as required. • All quotes are subject to price change due to scope change, additions and vendor/market impacts beyond our control. This proposal is subject to the terms and conditions detailed on the next 2 pages. Acceptance In order to proceed with this scope of work, please sign, date and return this proposal at your earliest convenience. We look forward to working with you on this project. Name: Signed: P.O. # Title: Date: 9738 Helena Ave, CA 91763 • Phone 909.238.7537 • Email juliom@phpe-services.com Page of PHP[.i PLC &HMI 2025-112 SERVICES PRd�;RAMMING &ENGINEERING Contract Proposal SERVICES Revision B Terms and Conditions 1. Parties to the Agreement. This agreement (the "Agreement") is between PHPE Services ("PHPE"), and the entity from whom a purchase order is issued following receipt of the attached proposal or bid (hereinafter "Client"). By issuing a purchase order for the goods and services quoted or bid by PHPE in the attached proposal or bid, Client agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. PHPE's proposal or bid is made expressly conditional on the acceptance of these terms and conditions. Terms in Client's purchase order that are in addition to or not identical with the terms of this Agreement will not become part of this Agreement. PHPE and Client are collectively referred to in this Agreement as the "Parties." 2. Goods and Services to be Provided. PHPE agrees to provide to Client the goods and services required to perform the tasks set forth in the attached proposal or bid. The end product contemplated by the attached proposal shall be referred to herein as the Product. 3. Standard of Care. The Client recognizes that the PHPE's services require decisions, which are not based upon pure science, but rather upon judgmental considerations, including the economic feasibility of alternate designs. PHPE shall perform its' services in accordance with generally accepted engineering practices. Services are rendered without any other warranty, expressed or implied and PHPE shall be responsible solely for its' own negligence. 4. Time and Method of Payment. Client shall pay the price for any goods and services within 30 days after receipt of invoice for the goods and services. Expenses will be billed as incurred and payable within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the expense report. If payment is not made within the first 30 days of the date of invoice, PHPE shall be entitled to charge interest at the maximum legally accepted rate on the unpaid balance commencing on the date of the invoice. Changes affecting the scope of work initiated by the Clint or due to unforeseen project conditions will necessitate modification of the compensation charged. S. License to Client. Client is hereby granted a perpetual, non- exclusive, non -transferable license to use the software being produced pursuant to this Agreement upon full payment of the price required herein, with no right to copy, sublicense, alter, decompile or develop derivative works. Client expressly acknowledges that PHPE will use its proprietary work product in the process of developing the Product, and that it retains ownership of such proprietary work product. PHPE may also incorporate into the Product certain other proprietary software programming. 6. Third Party Warranties. To the extent the third party hardware and software components of the Product are subject to warranties or licenses by their manufacturer(s) and/or authors, Client shall be entitled to the warranty and/or registration cards therefore, shall be considered the registered owner of the components, and shall look exclusively to those warranties for redress should the component malfunction or otherwise be defective. 7. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Client shall indemnify PHPE and its employees, officers, directors, agents, and distributors from and against any loss, cost, liability or expense (including court costs and attorneys' fees incurred) arising out of any claim by any third party alleging damages caused by Client's acts and/or omissions in the performance of this Agreement or the use of the Product by Client. 8. Remedies and Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by California law without application of its conflicts of laws provisions. Any action commenced on this Agreement shall be venued in San Bernardino County, California. 9. Failure to make payment. If the Client fails to make payment when due to PHPE for services and expenses, PHPE may, upon seven day's written notice to the Client, suspend performance of services under this Agreement. Unless PHPE receives payment in full within seven days of the date of the notice, the suspension shall take effect without further notice. In the event of a suspension of services, PHPE shall have no liability to the Client for delay or damage caused to the Client because of such suspension of services. 10, Re -Use of Documents. All documents, including Drawings and Specifications, prepared by the PHPE pursuant to this project are instruments of service. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for re -use by the Client or others on extensions of this project or any other project. Any re -use without written verification or adaptation by PHPE for the specific purposes intended will be at the Client's sole risk and without liability to PHPE, and the Client shall indemnify and hold harmless PHPE from all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting there from. Any such verification or adaptation will entitle PHPE to further compensation at rates to be agreed upon by the Client and PHPE. 11. Limitation of Legal Liability. The Client agrees to limit PHPE's liability to the Client, and to all construction Contractors and Subcontractors on the project due to PHPE's negligent act, error, or omissions such the total aggregate liability of PHPE to all those named shall not exceed $1,500 of the PHPE's total fee for services rendered on this project. 12. Modifications. This contract can be modified or rescinded only by a writing signed by both of the Parties or their duly authorized agents. Any terms and conditions contained on any purchase order, invoice, bill of lading or other document generated by PHPE or Client which are in conflict with or in addition to the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be null and void. 9738 Helena Ave, CA 91763 • Phone 909.238.7537 • Email juliom@phpe-services.com Page of PIPE PLC &HMI 2025-112 SERVICES PROGRAMMING & ENGINEERING Contract Proposal SERVICES Revision B 13. Cancellations and Changes. The obligation to provide further services under this document may be terminated by either party upon seven (7) days' written notice in the event of substantial failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms hereof through no fault of the terminating party. In the event of any termination, PHPE shall be paid for all services rendered to the date of termination, all reimbursable expenses and termination expenses. 14. Successors and Assigns. The Client and PHPE each binds himself and his partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives to the other party and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of other such party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations of this document. Neither the Client nor PHPE shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in (including, but without limitations, moneys that are or may become due) this document without the written consent of the other, except to the extent that the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this document. Nothing contained in the paragraph shall prevent PHPE from employing such independent consultants, associates and subcontractors, as it may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed to give any rights or benefits hereunder to anyone other than the Client and PHPE. 15. Force Majeure: PHPE shall not be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts or occurrences beyond the reasonable control of PHPE, including, without limitation; fire, explosion, power failure, acts of God, war, revolution, civil commotion, terrorism, or acts of public enemies, any law, order, regulation, ordinance, or requirement of any government or legal body or any representative of any such government or legal body, or labor unrest, including without limitation, strikes, slowdowns, picketing or boycotts. In such event, the party affected shall be excused from such performance on a day -for -day basis to the extent of such interference (and the other party shall likewise be excused from performance of its obligations on a day -for -day basis to the extent such party's obligations relate to the performance so interfered with) 9738 Helena Ave, CA 91763 • Phone 909.238.7537 - Email juliom@phpe-services.com Page of EXHIBIT B TERMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW REQUIREMENTS 1. This Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute "public works" as defined in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code ("Chapter 1"). Further, Consultant acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") implementing such statutes. Therefore, as to those Services that are "public works", Consultant shall comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein. 2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 above. 3. Consultant shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, and has provided proof of registration to City prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform work with any subcontractor that is not registered with DIR pursuant to Section 1725.5. Consultant and subcontractors shall maintain their registration with the DIR in effect throughout the duration of this Agreement. If Consultant or any subcontractor ceases to be registered with DIR at any time during the duration of the project, Consultant shall immediately notify City. 4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, Consultant's Services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by DIR regulations. 5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. Consultant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Consultant shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement. 6. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. Consultant shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor. 7. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subcontractor to: keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform City of the location of the records. 8. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within 60 days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of its subcontractors shall submit to City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement. 9. Consultant shall not perform work with any subcontractor that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. Consultant and subcontractors shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of this Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. If Consultant or any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the project, Consultant shall immediately notify City. 10. Consultant acknowledges that eight hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. Consultant shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $25.00 for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of eight hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay. 11. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Consultant hereby certifies as follows: I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract." 12. For every subcontractor who will perform work on the project, Consultant shall be responsible for such subcontractor's compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, and Consultant shall include in the written contract between it and each subcontractor a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subcontractor shall comply with those statutory provisions. Consultant shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor and upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages. Consultant shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any failure. 13. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (at Consultant's expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to City) City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, and volunteers and against any demand or claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Consultant, its subcontractors, and each of their officials, officers, employees, agents and servants) in connection with any work undertaken or in connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, attorneys' fees, and other related costs and expenses. All duties of Consultant under this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement. ,ac Ro v` CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE 07/23/202(3/202YYYY) 5 THIS CERTIFICATE IS SSUED A9 A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS O T E CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Hiscox Inc. d/b/a/ Hiscox Insurance Agency CA�"��` g Y In PHONE (888)202-3007 FAX — — 5Concourse Parkway Nok_ E-IAAIL contact@hiscox.com Suite 2150 npp.E Atlanta GA, 30328 iNStinpwq%AFFCIRRINr-rf1UFRAfSF NAIC# INSURED PHPE Services 9738 Helena Ave Montclair, CA 91763 INSURER B: INSURER D: F: Hiscox Insurance Company Inc COVFRAGFS CFRTIFIr`ATF NIIIIARFR• oc%ncrnur r.0 AMMCn. 10200 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY NUMBER POLICY (yF MOLICYMYDD/YYYV LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 -NAPREAMI rY0_aEoeCumartce] $ 100,000 MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5.000 A P100.063.006.9 01/24/2025 01/24/2026 PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $ 2.000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: ( X POLICY I J� � LOG GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRODUCTS -COMP/OP AGG $ S/T Gen. Agg. $ OTHER' AUTOMOBILE LIABILITYBINE�DtSINGLELIMIT [Ea zcdd$ BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ANY AUTO ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS BODILY INJURY Per accident $ ( ) HIRED AUTOS NON -OWNED AUTOS : ER DAMAGE $ par aoci e $ UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS -MADE DED I I RETENTION $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION' ER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? ❑ N / A STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under E.L DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) I,rh I It-IUA I t MULULK CANCELLATION City Of Seal Beach 211 Eight Street Seal Beach, California 90740 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE @ 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Renewal Auto Policy Declarations To report a claim please call (800) 503-3724 Policy Period From: 06/27/2025 12:01 AM To: 12/27/2025 12:01 AM Standard time at the address of the Named Insured Agent INSZONE INSURANCE SERVICES (048930) 2721 CITRUS RD STE A RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742 (877) 308-9663 Named Insured JULIO C MONTERROSO 9738 HELENA AVE MONTCLAIR, CA 91763-2721 (909) 447-9413 juliom@phpe-services.com Important Information MERCURY INSURANCE Policy Number CAAP0000019114 Companv Mercury Insurance Company P.O. BOX 10730 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-0730 Date Sent: 05/28/2025 The enclosed Auto Insurance Renewal Bill and the U-251 IMPORTANT NOTICE are part of this policy. These specify the amount of your premium, your payment options, any applicable fees, and the due date. Your automobile insurance expires and coverage ceases at 12:01 AM on 06/27/2025. Coverage under this policy will become effective provided you pay the premium and any applicable fees as indicated on the Auto Insurance Renewal Bill. If you have any questions, please contact your agent at the phone number provided above. This Declaration provides only a summary of coverage. All coverage is subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the policy contract. Discounts 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS #72175 - Exceptional Driver, Good Driver, Group Discount, Multi -Car, Multi -Policy Listed Drivers JULIO C MONTERROSO - Years License Experience: 35 Excluded Drivers None The Designated Excluded Drivers — Coverage Exclusion is applicable to all coverages, including but not limited to, liability and uninsured motorists, provided now or later. It is agreed that the insurance afforded by this policy shall not apply nor accrue to the benefit of any insured or any third -party claimant when any motor vehicle is being used or operated by an Excluded Driver designated above, regardless of where the person resides or whether the person is licensed to drive. Please refer to the terms of your auto policy. Additional Household Members None Vehicles and Coverage Limits U-176 CA 03/2023 Page 1 of 2 Current Term Annual Mileage: Renewal Term Annual Mileage: Current Term Mileage Program: Renewal Term Mileage Program Coverages 572 373 RealDrive - Verified RealDrive - Verified Limits 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS HCHBK 4DR, VIN: JTDKN3DU7E0372175 Garaging Address: 9738 Helena Ave, Montclair, CA,91763-2721 Primary Use of the Vehicle: Acceptable Business Use Current Term Annual Mileage: 22,349 Renewal Term Annual Mileage: 22,349 Current Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified Renewal Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified Coverages Limits .. ........ . .--.................................................................._.....-------------- ....................... .................... . Bodily Injury Liability $100,000 each Person/$300,000 each Accident Property Damage Liability $50,000 each Accident ------------------------------------------------------------------...............................................-.--...--------..-.. ....... :................ Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily $30,000 each Person/$60,000 each Accident Injury Uninsured Motorist Property Collision Deductible Waiver Applies Damage/Collision Deductible Waiver Medical Payments $5,000 each Person/each Accident .. ................................................................................:., .._........... • ........................................................... Comp.Thensive Actual Cash Value Less $1,000 Deductible ....................... ....... ....................................I..........._.— ...... ......................................................---------- Collision Actual Cash Value Less $1,000 Deductible ................. ................ ................................................__..__.....-._.--... .................. .._-...-•------------------- Non-Factory Equipment $1 000 ............ ..................................... ............................. Total Premium for 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS HCHBK 41DR Subtotal Policy Premium (All Vehicles) .... ---•-. • •................................................__..... _. Fraud_ Fee Total 6 Month Policy Premium (All Vehicles) Policy Contract and Endorsements Premium Premium Included Your insurance policy and any endorsement(s) contain a full explanation of your coverage. The policy contract is form U-10 California Auto Policy (03/2023). The contract is modified by endorsement(s): U-900 Amendatory Endorsement - California. U-176 CA 03/2023 Page 2 of 2 Exennption from Warkers' Compensabon Farm CITY OF SEAL BERCI I ~ wG .. T'i iF'E� _ )r� 4';tir;� t i�.c'a_l f'rnleu,rnn;�l wrn�ccs rA�rrccmcnt -"� UQCUMetlt kefereaw. . ,Automation .._re All j {nerd, comma. lnh rumbcf, locmw, rtir.; work to be performed on premises:X- Yes G No Nature of work to he perfnrraM c,,( -'AI ).A PROGIZ.}'►MMING f ewfness lklame: OHPE SERVICES -- — — :ui4NI UROSO 909-236-7537 Address: I Legal Form =P"etor nLimited Partnership _I I GeneralPadnership ion t3trslnesa Trust LJnattrd Uahitity C.ornpany Comer: Admin ledyrrmt� ,k Qnidal) I am the authorized %prrsLntdtive of the Burners riwtloned above. I warrant that Me Bush s has no employees other than the owners, ofRcera, dleeCtMr partners, or ether principals who have elected to 6e uxc7rrpt lrum wu*e' cormpunswtion coverage under Calriornw law, I further warrant that I and -stand me retlUlr!`ments W sectlOn 3100 el seq. of the Cahfvmid Labor CQde ranreming prOvtdlrg wraktY: cunip.ikbaticn cuvelage tu: airy employees of the Business. �(lnldal) I agree to comply with the axle requirements and all other applicable taws and reglafati0rrs; rt�pardlnQ workeas' com,permkt 7n, pai'rap rates, FICA, and tax wtth Ming, and orARr emptoMcIrt; =e:. WVress agrees to hold the Agency harmless from any Loss ozF I ahrllty, which may ,ante from the Business's fadure to comply wrth any svdn laws or regulations, I1Z (In;rial} Shrnild rhP Riv;i mt nr 0-t'xrhtrxvractrom hire wnplclyFw, to y31'1fc"rn rhe work rr9f!rVocs.'l above. She Buslrtess or is sulxnntrat nra s) shall nhaain workety L.ornir*n,,3tlo+n insurance a;W prowtoe prnof of the Cavwage to the Agnnry, .(Inlgsl) I understand that tires form cons'titotes a dvddrdt:un by the Buslmm against Its Rnanoa! ints±reSt, rr+J.atllvp to any riaintS it qordd 755?2,t arlainq rhe ruai_Cy Fonder the Califo+rria worker;' rnrnpexl-Mon nr tabor laws ann ,rrve. a5 an addendum tc the carlri;rxnerrt. j� (tnitWl} Pie Business wil defung, inderrnn0, and hold harmless the Agency rpm all drums and IidbdltY. nnciuthrig wexkr..rs' arrnperiwbvn dafms and any Ilabtbiy that may be asserted or rstahi shed by ,V 1Y PartY it, 01t: Vurtt 04: Business hfn75 am avnplvytw in vioWon of this addendum, Certlnmuon: I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Callfornla that the lnformalJon provided on this exemption statement Is true and accurate. 5ign?dture SJULIO MONTERROSO 07-23-2025 Print Name 01 `! 1 CantmMial Risk Transfer Marva) 1 130