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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2009-12-14 #IDATE: December 14, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: David Carmany, City Manager FROM: Vince Mastrosimone, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 5946 1. Authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Energy Commission for grant funds to implement energy efficiency improvements. 2. Awarding a contract to Energy Innovation Group, LLC to prepare a complete grant application package and project specifications for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds. 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. BACKGROUND: As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Federal Department of Energy has implemented the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG), which provides non - competitive formula grants and competitive grants to U.S. local governments, states, territories, and Indian tribes to fund programs and projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions. The City of Seal Beach has been allocated $131,827 as part of the non- competitive formula grant process. Additional EECBG funding will also be available competitively to local governments through the California Energy Commission. However, the criteria for competitive funding have yet to be released. Energy Innovation Group, LLC (EIG) will provide energy program management, full bid package specifications and grant application services. A number of cities in the South Bay (Rolling Hills Estate, Lawndale, Hermosa Beach, and El Agenda Item Page 2 Segundo) are using EIG's services to determine projects for funding and complete energy audits through the EECBG. EIG will perform the scope of work described in Exhibit A of the Agreement to meet the requirements for the city to qualify for Grant Funds through the CEC. Additionally, Rebate Funds through Southern California Edison, estimated up to $20,000, are available for the city to qualify based upon future energy savings. EIG has completed its initial survey of city facilities and recommends that the following scope of work be addressed: EEM -1 - Replace Older Rooftop HVAC Units with High- Efficiency Rooftop HVAC Units Replace one 1997 Rheem 16.7 -ton, one 1998 Rheem 5 -ton, one 1998 Bryant 5 -ton single - package, constant volume, gas /electric rooftop units with high - efficiency units on the Police department building. This older equipment has an energy consumption rate of 1.34 -kW /ton. The existing units are 10 to 12 years old, have a typical useful service life of 20 -years and will not require near term replacement due to age or condition. Replacement at this time however, will benefit from immediate energy savings, utility and Federal energy savings incentives; future capital expenditure cost avoidance and reduced maintenance. EEM -2 — Install VFDs on City Hall HVAC Unit Fan Motors for Variable Volume Operation Install VFDs on the two 10 -HP fan motors in the City Hall 25 -ton rooftop HVAC unit, replace 10 existing manually set zone balancing dampers with motorized zone dampers and control VFD and damper operation based on return air temperature. EEM -3 - Upgrade HVAC Units with CMUs (Compressor Management Units Upgrade existing 3 -ton and larger HVAC units with 27 CMUs (Compressor Management Units) to allow refined control of compressor cyling in direct response to actual cooling loads. EEM -4 - Upgrade HVAC Unit Cooling Coils with UVC Emitters Upgrade existing 5 -ton and larger HVAC unit DX (Direct Expansion) cooling coils with 34 UVC (ultraviolet C -Band) emitters to destroy microorganism and prevent growth and fouling on cooling coils and interior air handler and duct surfaces. The continuously cleaned coils reduce airflow fan motor energy use, improve coil efficiency lowering refrigerant compressor energy use, reduce operations and maintenance cost by eliminating coil cleaning and improve air quality. ■ EEM -5 — Install High- Performance Window Film Install high - performance window film on city hall building south facing windows. Page 3 EEM -6 - Upgrade Interior Lighting Upgrade interior lighting systems from 912 existing earlier generation T -8 lamps to latest generation T -8 lamps and high - performance ballasts, install Axis daylight harvesting automatic dimmable ballasts in fluorescent fixtures in perimeter office areas and replace down -light compact fluorescent lamps with LED lamps. Lighting levels in perimeter offices will remain constant with ballasts dimming artificial fluorescent lighting, compensated by natural daylight available through windows. EEM -7 - Upgrade Exterior Lighting Upgrade 131 exterior lighting systems by replacing existing CFL and incandescent lamps with LED lamps in down -light fixtures, wall- mounted fixtures and pendent fixtures and by replacing athletic field lamps and fixtures with fixtures equipped with induction lamps. If the costs of the projects in their entirety exceed the amount of the grant funds then staff will implement the projects that make best use of the funds. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost to the city, the project is 100% completely funded through EECBG. If the grant is not secured and the City does not receive any funding, the city will not pay EIG for its services. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council adopt Resolution No. 5946 1. Authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Energy Commission for grant funds to implement energy efficiency improvements. 2. Awarding a contract to Energy Innovation Group, LLC to prepare a complete grant application package and project specifications for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds. 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. V ED B . trosimone Director of Public Works NOTED AND APPROVED: David Carmany, City Manager Attachments: A. Resolution No. 5946 B. Agreement RESOLUTION NUMBER 5946 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND ENERGY INNOVATION GROUP, LLC WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach recognizes that it is in the interest of the regional, state, and national economy to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce fossil fuel emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency within our jurisdiction ; and WHEREAS, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant ( EECBG) funds are available through the California Energy Commission's EECBG Program for grants to eligible local governments for cost - effective energy efficiency projects; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach is eligible for EECBG funding under the California Energy Commission's EECBG Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach is proposing to implement the energy efficiency projects described in Exhibit A in order to qualify for EECBG funds from the California Energy Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach has reviewed the energy efficiency projects described in Exhibit A under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, Energy Innovation Group, LLC will provide energy program management, full bid package specifications and grant application services; and WHEREAS, Energy Innovation Group, LLC has completed its initial survey of City facilities as described in Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: Section 1. In compliance with CEQA, the City of Seal Beach finds that the approval of the energy efficiency projects described in Exhibit A is exempt under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Article 19. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach authorizes the submittal of the application to the California Energy Commission's EECBG Program for funds to execute the proposed project described in Exhibit A. Section 3. If recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the City Council of the City of Seal Beach authorizes the City of Seal Beach to accept a grant award up to the amount of this application for $131,827, and, that the City Manager acting for the City of Seal Beach is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Seal Beach, all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments hereto, to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the application. Section 4. The City Council hereby approves the professional services agreement ( "Agreement ") between the City of Seal Beach and Energy Innovation Group, LLC for services related to the Grant Funding. Resolution Number 5946 Section 5. The Council hereby directs the City Manager to execute the Agreement. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a regular meeting held on the 14 day of December, 2009 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members NOES: Council Members ABSENT: Council Members ABSTAIN: Council Members ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 5946 on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 14 day of December, 2009. City Clerk Exhibit A • EEM -1 — Replace Older Rooftop HVAC Units with High - Efficiency Rooftop HVAC Units • EEM -2 — Install VFDs on City Hall HVAC Unit Fan Motors for Variable Volume Operation • EEM -3 - Upgrade HVAC Units with CMUs (Compressor Management Units • EEM -4 - Upgrade HVAC Unit Cooling Coils with UVC Emitters • EEM -5 — Install High- Performance Window Film • EEM -6 - Upgrade Interior Lighting • EEM -7 - Upgrade Exterior Lighting PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY OF SELECTED CITY FACILITIES AND SECURING OF FEDERAL GRANT AND UTILITY FUNDS between City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 F?� Energy Innovation Group, LLC 11965 Venice Blvd., Ste. 408 Los Angeles, CA 90066 This Professional Service Agreement ( "the Agreement ") is made as of December 14, 2009 (the "Effective Date "), by and between Energy Innovation Group, LLC ( "Consultant "), a California Corporation, and the City of Seal Beach ( "City "), a California charter city, (collectively, "the Parties "). RECITALS A. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the United States Department of Energy has implemented the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program ( EECBG), which provides grants to cities and other entities to fund programs and projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions. In addition, Southern California Edison (SCE) has agreed to rebate to the City a portion of the City's payments for electrical service in the event the City reduces its energy consumption. B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter, City desires to engage Consultant to assist the City in obtaining a minimum of $131,827 in EECBG funding in the manner set forth herein and more fully described in Section 1. C. Consultant represents that the principal members or staff of the Consultant firm have the qualifications to perform the Consultant services contemplated by this Agreement in a good and professional manner; and it desires to perform such services as provided herein. D. The Consultant understands and acknowledges that the City is under no obligation to compensate or pay Consultant for any services unless the City receives an amount equal to or in excess of $131,827 in EECBG funding. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, and based upon the foregoing recitals, which are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference, the Parties hereto agree as follows. 1.0 Scope of Services. 1.1. Consultant must provide those services ( "Services ") set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by this reference. To the extent that there is any conflict between Exhibit A and this Agreement, this Agreement must control. 1.2. Consultant shall perform all services under this Agreement on a timely, regular basis and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the City. 1.3. In performing this Agreement, Consultant must comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. 1.4. 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. 1.5. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents that, to the extent required by the standard of practice, Consultant (a) has investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. 2 of 13 S7296-0001\1 191543v2.doc 2.0 Term. This term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue until December 13, 2010 unless previously terminated as provided by this Agreement. 3.0 Consultant's Compensation. 3.1. Contingency The City shall have no obligation to pay Consultant any compensation unless and until City receives an amount equal to or in excess of $131,827 in EECBG funding. 3.2. Rates Subject to the provisions of Subsections 3.1, 3.3 and 4.1, City will pay Consultant in accordance with the hourly fee schedule set forth in Exhibit B for services provided to the satisfaction of the City. 3.3. Cap on ComRensation In no event shall Consultant's compensation exceed the lesser of. (a) $30,000; or (b) the sum of 20% of the EECBG funding actually received by the City and 20% of any SCE rebates actually received by the City. 4.0 Timing and Method of Pavment. 4.1. City will pay Consultant within 30 days of actual receipt of EECBG funding 4.2. Consultant must submit to City monthly invoices for all services rendered pursuant to his Agreement. Such invoices must be submitted within 15 days of the end of the month during which the services were rendered and must 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 not withhold any applicable federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from payments made to Consultant. 4.3. Upon 24 hours notice from City, Consultant must allow City or City's agents or representatives to inspect at Consultant's offices during reasonable business hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained by Consultant in connection with this Agreement. City's rights under this Section 4.2 shall survive for two years following the termination of this Agreement. 5.0 Termination. 5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by Consultant based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice thereof not less than thirty 30 days prior to the date of termination. 5.2. City may terminate this Agreement 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. 5.3. City may terminate this Agreement upon 2 days' notice to Consultant in the event the City does not receive a minimum of $131,827 in EECBG funding. 3of13 S7296-0001\1 191543v2.doc 6.0 Party Representatives. 6.1. The City Manager is the City's representative for purposes of this Agreement. 6.2. Sid Pelston is the Consultant's representative for purposes of this Agreement. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of Sid Pelston were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Sid Pelston 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 U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the following addresses: To City: City of Seal Beach 911 Seal Beach Boulevard Seal Beach, California 90740 Attn: City Manager To Consultant: Sid Pelston Energy Innovation Group, LLC Managing Director 11965 Venice Blvd. Ste 408 Los Angeles, CA 90066 (310) 313 -1917 (tel) (310) 313 -7605 (fax) 7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service. 8.0 In dependent contractor. 8.1. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. All services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and licenses required by State and local law to perform such Services, including, without limitation, a City of Seal Beach business license as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code. Consultant will determine the means, methods, and details of performing 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. 8.2. Any additional personnel performing services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's 4 of 13 57296 -M AI 191543v2.doc exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. 8.3. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers and employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Consultant's alleged violations of personnel practices. 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 5. 9.0 Confidentiality. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 10.0 Subcontractors. No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City. Consultant is fully responsible to City for the performance of any and all subcontractors. 11.0 Assignment. Consultant must not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect. 12.0 Insurance. 12.1. Liability Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property and professional negligence which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the services hereunder by Consultant, and its agents, representatives, employees and subconsultants. 12.2. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Unless otherwise approved by City, coverage shall be at least as broad as: 12.2.1 Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001). 12.2.2 Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto). 5of13 S7296 -0001 %1191543v2.doc 12.2.3 Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance. 12.2.4 Professional Liability insurance. Consultant shall provide to City the standard form issued by the carrier. 12.3. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than: 12.3.1 General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or the general limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 12.3.2 Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 12.3.3 Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease and Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law. 12.3.4 Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per claim/aggregate. 12.4. Deductibles and Self- Insured Retentions. Consultant shall inform City of any deductibles or self - insured retentions except with respect to professional liability insurance. 12.5. Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 12.6. City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials, are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials which are not also limitations applicable to the named insured. 12.7. For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by City, their officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials shall be excess of Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. 12.8. Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. 6of13 S7296-0001\1 191543 v2. doc 12.9. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled or materially modified except after 30 days prior written notice by first class mail has been given to City, or 10 days prior written notice by express overnight mail if cancellation is due to nonpayment of premiums. 12.10. Each insurance policy, except for the professional liability policy, required by this clause shall expressly waive the insurer's right of subrogation against City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials. 12.11. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than ANII unless waived in writing by City's Risk Manager. 12.12. Verification of Coverage. All insurance coverages shall be confirmed by execution of endorsements on forms approved by the City. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before services commence. As an alternative to City forms, Consultant's insurer may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications. 13.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless. and Duty to Defend 13.1. Indemnity for Professional Services. In connection with its professional design services, Consultant shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials (collectively, "Indemnitees "), with respect to any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses (collectively, "Claims" hereinafter), including but not limited to Claims relating to death or injury to any person and injury to any property, to the extent to which they arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents in the performance of its professional services under this Agreement, but not to the extent the result of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or of other third parties not under the control or the supervision of Consultant.. Consultant's obligation to defend pursuant to this Section 13.1 shall apply independent of any prior, concurrent or subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions of Indemnitees. Consultant shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims with counsel of City's choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys' fees actually incurred in connection with such defense. 13.2. Other Indemnities. In connection with all Claims not covered by Section 13.1, Consultant shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees with respect to any and all Claims including but not limited to Claims relating to death or injury to any person and injury to any property, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any such Claims with counsel of City's choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys' fees and experts' costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. 7of13 S7296-0001\1 191543v2.doc Consultant's duty to defend pursuant to this Section 13.2 shall apply independent of any prior, concurrent or subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions of Indemnitees. Consultant shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims, damages, penalties, obligations, or liabilities with counsel of City's choice and shall pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees actually incurred in connection with such defense. 14.0 Conflict of Interest. 14.1. 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. 14.2. Consultant further represents 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. 14.3. Consultant has no knowledge that any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual, 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 subsection. 15.0 Equal Opportunity. Consultant affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer. Consultant must not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, or age. Such non - discrimination includes, but is not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination. 16.0 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 Worker's Compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services. 8of13 S7296-0001\1 191543 v2. doc 17.0 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. 18.0 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. 19.0 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 20.0 No Third Party Rights. No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either Party as a result of this Agreement. 21.0 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. In no event shall the making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. 22.0 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City has the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. 23.0 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 attorney's fees and other costs incurred in connection with such action. 24.0 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. 9of13 S7296-0001\1 191543 v2. doc IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written. CITY OF SEAL BEACH By: David Carmany, City Manager Attest: CONSU By: Linda Devine, City Clerk Name: Its: Approved as to Form: Quinn Barrow, City Attorney 10 of 13 57296- 0001 \1191543v2.doc EXHIBIT A (SCOPE OF SERVICES) CONSULTANT, under the direction of the CITY'S Project Manager, shall perform the following services: Scope of Work CONSULTANT shall develop an energy efficiency and conservation strategy in connection with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and to help prepare appropriate documentation to meet California Energy Commission (CEC) and Southern California Edison (SCE) requirements to qualify for funds. CONSULTANT to provide project and budget data and guide the CITY to meet the following requirements: I. SCO (California State Controller's Office) requirements in regards to the Single Audit Act 2. Acquire a DUNS number, if needed 3. Current registration in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) 4. Contractor Status Form, Attachment A S. Assurance of Compliance forms, Exhibit B 6. Scope of Work documentation, Attachment D 7. A Resolution that meets all CEC requirements, Exhibit 4 8. A budget that meets CEC requirements, Attachment E 9. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Attachment F 10. National Historical Preservation Act (NRHP), Attachment I 11. CEC Financial Management requirements, Attachment J 12. Prepare and file all necessary application papers with the CEC. 13. Gather facility equipment lists, operating data, and prior reports or audits of Police Department, Public Yards and other CITY or school properties requested by CITY. 14. Complete engineering audit of facilities. 11 of 13 S7296-0001\1 191543 v2. d oc 15. Develop specifications of energy efficiency recommendations, energy savings and rebates. 16. Provide CITY with Findings Report of opportunities, estimated savings, rebates, and installed. 17. Provide CITY with project bid package specifications for a published bid process. 18. Arrange pre - installation inspection by utility with contractor to secure rebate amount approval. 19. Prepare application and feasibility study data to the CEC. 20. Coordinate with the CEC to secure approval of funding and authorization to proceed. 21. Assist CITY in entering into energy services contract with contractors to complete work. 22. Organize pre - construction meeting to establish installation timing, processes and facility requirements. 23. Oversee contractor installation. 24. Secure written progress reports from contractors. 25. Conduct periodic physical inspections to assure compliance with specifications. 26. Provide CITY with weekly progress report. 27. Oversee commissioning/start -up of project upon completion. 28. File completed project data with the CEC and SCE. 29. Arrange post - installation inspection with utility. 30. Secure all incentives. Deliverables CONSULTANT shall submit a comprehensive report of all field data and findings from the assessment of CITY properties, and the resultant recommendations for CITY consideration in pursuing energy savings and conservation projects. 12 of 13 S7296-0001\1 191543 v 2.doc EXHIBIT.' B Fee Schedule and Standard Billing Rates Hourly Fee Schedule: The following hourly rate schedule shall apply to all services provided in connection with this agreement. Title Proiect Title Rates Senior Partner Principal $250 Senior Engineer Engineering Manager $200 Engineer Associate Project Engineer $175 Grant Manager Grant Manager $125 Project Manager Project Manager $80 13 of 13 S7296-0001\1 191543v2.doc