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Home My WebLink AboutGVP Venture Inc dba Bob Murray & Associates; 2026-01-26; HR2601HR2601 Page 1 City Attorney Approved Version 9/3/2025 AGREEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES GVP VENTURES, INC., dba BOB MURRAY & ASSOCIATES THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the ______________ day of _________________________, 20___, by and between the City of Carlsbad, California, a municipal corporation ("City") and GVP Venture, Inc., a California Corporation, dba Bob Murray & Associates ("Contractor"). RECITALS A. City requires the professional services of a consultant that is experienced in public sector recruiting. B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice related to executive recruitment in the public sector. C. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its willingness and ability to perform such work. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, City and Contractor agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services ("Services") that are defined in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this Agreement’s terms and conditions. 2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the Metropolitan Southern California area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise. 3. TERM The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of one (1) year from the date first above written. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for one (1) additional one (1) year(s)or parts of a year. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor's performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement. 4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 5. COMPENSATION The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the initial Agreement term shall not exceed thirty one thousand dollars ($31,000). No other compensation for the Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. If City elects to extend the Agreement, the amount shall not exceed thirty one thousand dollars ($31,000) per Agreement year. Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise provided in Exhibit “A” or agreed to in writing by the parties. City reserves the Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 26th January 26 HR2601 Page 2 City Attorney Approved Version 9/3/2025 right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until City has accepted the work and/or Services specified in Exhibit "A." Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A." 6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be under the control of City only as to the result to be accomplished, but will consult with City as necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. The payment made to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this Agreement. At City’s election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance owing to Contractor. 7. SUBCONTRACTING Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City. If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City. 8. OTHER CONTRACTORS City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services. 9. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to defend (with counsel approved by City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys fees arising out of the performance of the work described in this Agreement caused by any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. If Contractor’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Contractor’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under California Civil Code Section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by California Civil Code Section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated in this Agreement, Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 HR2601 Page 3 City Attorney Approved Version 9/3/2025 arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Contractor, and, upon Contractor obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction. Contractor’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed Contractor’s proportionate percentage of fault. The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorneys fee, costs or expense City incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under City’s self-administered workers’ compensation program is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement. 10. INSURANCE Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a current Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:VII"; OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of California’s List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating in the latest Best’s Key Rating Guide of at least “A:X”; OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarterly listings report. 10.1 Coverages and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below, unless Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at Contractor's sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available and applicable to City as an additional insured. 10.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance. Insurance written on an “occurrence” basis, including personal and advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 10.1.2 Automobile Liability. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work for City). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this. 10.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a period of five years following the date of completion of the work. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 HR2601 Page 4 City Attorney Approved Version 9/3/2025 10.2 Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 10.2.1 City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability which shall provide primary coverage to City. 10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. 10.2.3 If Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and will be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage will be available to City. 10.2.4 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent by certified mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement. 10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City. 10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order to maintain the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor under this Agreement. 10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements. 11. BUSINESS LICENSE Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time. 12. ACCOUNTING RECORDS Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of four (4) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. 13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor’s records. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 HR2601 Page 5 City Attorney Approved Version 9/3/2025 14. COPYRIGHTS Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City. 15. NOTICES The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement are: For City: For Contractor: Name Paul Ho Name Gary Phillips Title Assistant HR Director Title Chief Financial Officer & Secretary Dept Human Resources Address 1544 Eureka Road, Suite 180 CITY OF CARLSBAD ROSEVILLE CA 95661 Address 1635 Faraday Avenue Phone 916-784-9080 Carlsbad CA 92008 Email garyp@bobmurrayassoc.com Phone 442-339-2442 Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address. 16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. Contractor shall report investments or interests as required in the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. Yes ☐ No ☒ 17. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose services are required by this Agreement. 18. SEVERABILITY If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 19. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) ADVANCED CLEAN FLEETS REGULATIONS Contractor’s vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs. and light-duty package delivery vehicles operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 HR2601 City Attorney Approved Version 10/23/2025 Page 6 Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. Such vehicles may therefore be subject to requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets webpage at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/advanced-clean-fleets. 20. DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION PROHIBITED Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing. A copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking remedies available to them at law. 22. TERMINATION In the event of Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon notification of termination, Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. City may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. Contractor may terminate this Agreement by tendering ______________ (___) days written notice to City. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party and upon request of City, Contractor will assemble the work product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made. 23. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 HR2601 City Attorney Approved Version 10/23/2025 Page 7 24. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that California Government Code Sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act applies to this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorneys fees. Contractor acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement. 25. JURISDICTION AND VENUE This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to, or application of, choice of law rules or principles. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. 26. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 27. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS Nothing in this Agreement should be construed to give any rights or benefits to any party other than City and Contractor. 28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms of the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 HR2601 City Attorney Approved Version 10/23/2025 Page 8 29. AUTHORITY The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Contractor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Executed by Contractor this___________ day of _______________________, 20____. CONTRACTOR CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California GVP Ventures, Inc. dba Bob Murray & Associates, a California Corporation By: By: (sign here) Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Valerie Gaeta Phillips, President (print name/title) ATTEST: By: SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (sign here) By: Gary Phillips, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Deputy / Assistant City Clerk (print name/title) If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups. Group A Group B Chairman, Secretary, President, or Assistant Secretary, Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney BY: _____________________________ Sr. Assistant City Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 January 26 26 HR2601 City Attorney Approved Version 10/23/2025 Page 9 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE A. The CONSULTANT agrees to perform certain services necessary for the completion of the search, which services shall include the following: a. Develop the Candidate Profile b. Develop Advertising Campaign and Recruitment Brochure c. Recruit Candidates d. Screen Candidates e. Conduct Personal Interviews f. Conduct Public Record Search g. Provide Recommendation h. Assist with Final Interviews i. Conduct Detailed Reference Checks j. Assist with Negotiations k. Provide Complete Administrative Assistance As described in the proposal dated December 12, 2025, which is attached as Attachment 1. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 A Proposal to Conduct an Executive Recruitment for the Position of HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR on behalf of the 1544 Eureka Road, Suite 180 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 784-9080 (916) 784-1985 fax Attachment 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 December 12, 2025 Mr. Geoff Patnoe, City Manager City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Submitted via email to: Laura.Rocha@carlsbadca.gov Dear Mr. Patnoe: Bob Murray & Associates is pleased to submit a proposal to conduct the Human Resources Director recruitment for the City of Carlsbad. The following details our unique qualifications and describes our systematic—yet flexible—method of identifying, recruiting, and screening outstanding candidates on your behalf. Bob Murray & Associates is proud to offer straightforward, all-in pricing, eliminating surprises and making the experience simple and stress-free. This proposal includes information on our proven process, a timeline, and a guarantee. When you work with Bob Murray & Associates, you’re partnering with the premier recruiting firm for the public-sector in the Western United States. We don’t just fill positions—we ensure the candidates we present to City of Carlsbad are well-aligned with your organization’s goals, values, and culture. Our team is composed of experienced executive recruiters and former public-sector executives—professionals who are passionate about public service and attuned to current trends in government leadership. With over 34 years of experience and a network of more than 40,000 professionals and organizations, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional candidates and achieving repeat success with our clients. Current and recent recruitments we have completed similar in scope to your upcoming search include the following: 2025 City of El Segundo, CA (Human Resources Manager) City of Vernon, CA (Human Resources Director) 2024 City of Montebello, CA (Director of Human Resources) Port of Tacoma, WA (Chief Human Resources Official) City of Sparks, NV (Human Resources Director) 2023 City of Moreno Valley, CA (Human Resources Director) City of Ontario, CA (Assistant Human Resources Director) Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 City of Stockton, CA (Human Resources Director) City of Stockton, CA (Assistant Human Resources Director) County of Monterey, CA (Risk Manager) County of Monterey, CA (Human Resources Director) 2022 Cesar Chavez Foundation, CA (Human Resources Director) City of Carson, CA (Human Resources Director) City of Hayward, CA (Human Resources Director) City of Hayward, CA (Deputy Human Resources Director) City of Roseville, CA (Assistant Human Resources Director) City of San Ramon, CA (Human Resources Manager) City of Santee, CA (Human Resources Director) Spokane Valley Fire Department (Human Resources Director) We work as a team on every search at Bob Murray & Associates. Your Project Lead would be Yasmin Beers or Stacey Stevenson, who would not only direct and supervise the project team from beginning to end but also serve as the Recruiter for the project as well. To learn first-hand of the quality of our services and why the majority of our engagements come from repeat and referred clients, we invite you to contact the references listed on page 13 of the attached proposal. We look forward to your favorable consideration of our qualifications. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (916) 784-9080 with any questions. Sincerely, Valerie Gaeta Phillips President, Bob Murray & Associates Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS ........................................................................2 STEP 1 DEVELOP THE CANDIDATE PROFILE ........................................................ 2 STEP 2 DESIGN/DISTRIBUTE BROCHURE AND ADVERTISEMENTS ........................ 2 Reaching Diverse Candidates ...................................................................... 3 STEP 3 RECRUIT CANDIDATES ............................................................................ 3 STEP 4 SCREEN CANDIDATES ............................................................................. 4 STEP 5 CONDUCT PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS ...................................................... 4 STEP 6 SEARCH PUBLIC RECORDS ...................................................................... 4 STEP 7 MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................... 4 STEP 8 FACILITATE FINAL INTERVIEWS ................................................................ 5 STEP 9 CONDUCT BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS ............................. 5 STEP 10 ASSIST IN NEGOTIATIONS ..................................................................... 6 COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE ................................................6 COSTS AND GUARANTEE ..............................................................................7 PROFESSIONAL FEE AND EXPENSES ................................................................... 7 Optional Services ........................................................................................... 7 GUARANTEE ....................................................................................................... 8 RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE .............................................................................9 FIRM PROFILE ................................................................................................ 10 REFERENCES ................................................................................................. 13 Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 2 THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS Bob Murray & Associates’ recruiters are specialists in finding positive placements and providing security and fairness to candidates and clients while ensuring the integrity of the search process. Outlined below are the steps in our proven recruitment process, refined through our 34+ years of experience in executive recruiting. STEP 1 DEVELOP THE CANDIDATE PROFILE Our understanding of the City of Carlsbad’s needs will be key to a successful search. Yasmin Beers or Stacey Stevenson will meet virtually with the City Manager to learn as much as possible about the ideal candidate for the Human Resources Director position. We want to become familiar with the values and culture of the organization, as well as to understand the current and future issues, challenges, and opportunities in the City of Carlsbad. Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will review and help define the City’s wish-list regarding the ideal candidate’s personality, management style, knowledge, skills, and abilities and will work with the City to identify expectations regarding education and experience. The City Manager and Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will discuss compensation, benefits, and other key information necessary to ensure that outstanding candidates are attracted to this opportunity. The profile we develop together at this stage will drive subsequent recruitment efforts. STEP 2 DESIGN/DISTRIBUTE BROCHURE AND ADVERTISEMENTS Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson and your dedicated Recruitment Coordinator will use the candidate profile developed with the City of Carlsbad to create a professional recruitment brochure, with the assistance of our professional graphic designer. The four-page, full-color brochure will describe the community, organization, position, ideal candidate, and compensation and will include pictures provided by the City of Carlsbad that you feel best represent your organization and your community. Upon your approval, Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will send the brochure by email (and postal mail if desired) to a targeted audience, personally inviting potential candidates to apply for the Human Resources Director position. We will also place the recruitment brochure on our website, which attracts over 11,000 unique hits weekly and is a trusted resource for candidates seeking executive and professional positions. Two sample brochures are included in this proposal package for your reference. Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will also design an effective advertising campaign appropriate for the Human Resources Director recruitment. Our broadest outreach comes through our active social media involvement on LinkedIn as well as our monthly newsletter where upcoming and current positions are featured. Sources such as Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 3 Western City Magazine, PublicCEO, and the Careers in Government website will be used to reach an extensive local government audience, while position-specific postings will be chosen to attract candidates who have built their careers in and are committed to the Human Resources field. Suggested Human Resources Director-specific advertising sources for the City of Carlsbad’s search include: Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA) National Human Resources Association Northwest Human Resources Management Association Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Bob Murray & Associates does not typically place ads with job aggregators or general job posting sites such as CareerBuilder, Monster, or Indeed, as we have found that the broad reach of these sites does not necessarily lead to quality candidates for executive and professional positions. Reaching Diverse Candidates Bob Murray & Associates, a woman- and minority-owned business, is proud of its commitment to attracting and placing diverse candidates. Nearly 50% of our last 100 placements were women; Hispanic placements 25%; African American placements 13%; Asian placements 21%; and Native American placements at 1%. Not only do we place advertisements with websites designed to attract minority and female candidates, but our President, Valerie Phillips, is a member herself of many diversity-focused organizations including the Local Government Hispanic Network, the League of Women in Government, the Professional Women’s Network, Mexican Professionals, and Women Leading Government. She networks frequently with fellow members to gain insight into which potential candidates are leaders in their field. Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will seek to reach candidates in communities and organizations with demographic profiles and populations served like that of the City of Carlsbad, to maximize the potential for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to be considered for the Human Resources Director position. STEP 3 RECRUIT CANDIDATES The strongest candidates are often those who are successful and content in their current positions and need to be sold on a new opportunity. Our extensive network of contacts, developed through over 2,100 successful placements, is a primary source for identifying and obtaining referrals for these candidates. Our in-house database of 40,000 current Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 4 and former executive and professional candidates is a valuable resource that can only be built over time—time that we have invested into perfecting our process for finding the right candidates for our clients. Our aggressive outreach efforts are focused on phone calls to personally invite potential applicants, answer questions, and allay any reservations, and these efforts are essential to the success of the Human Resources Director recruitment. STEP 4 SCREEN CANDIDATES Following the closing date for the recruitment, Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will screen all resumes we have received, using the criteria established in the candidate profile as a basis upon which to narrow the field of candidates. Internal candidates receive sensitive consideration, and Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will discuss with the City Manager how the City of Carlsbad wishes to proceed with these candidates. STEP 5 CONDUCT PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will personally interview the top 10 to 15 candidates from the resume screening, with the goal of determining which candidates have the greatest potential to succeed in your organization. To reduce travel-related expenses to our clients and increase efficiency in the search process, these interviews are typically conducted via Zoom, Teams, or other convenient videoconferencing applications. STEP 6 SEARCH PUBLIC RECORDS Under the direction of Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson, your dedicated Recruitment Coordinator will conduct a review of published print and online articles for each recommended candidate. Sources include Lexis-Nexis™, Google, social media, and our contacts in the field. This will alert Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson to any further detailed inquiries we may need to make before our recommendations are finalized. STEP 7 MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS Based on our findings during the preliminary interview process, Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will meet with the City Manager virtually to share the complete applicant list and recommend a limited number of candidates for your further consideration. Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will make specific recommendations and will help facilitate discussions regarding the candidate pool, but the final determination of interviewees will be up to you. We typically recommend 6-8 candidates that we feel best match your expectations and prepare a detailed report on each candidate. This virtual “Recommended Finalist” eBook is provided to each member of the decision-making body and includes: Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 5 Candidate list with Recommended Finalists identified in Group 1 and Group 2 (primary and secondary recommendations), as well as Internal candidates Summary of experience and education for each Recommended Finalist candidate Complete cover letter and resume for each Recommended Finalist candidate List of Other Applicants (those who did not meet minimum qualifications or were otherwise unsuitable, based on our screening process) Bob Murray & Associates maintains all search records for a period of seven (7) years following each recruitment, and we are happy to forward cover letters and resumes for each applicant by postal mail or email as soon as the recruitment closes to new applications. STEP 8 FACILITATE PANEL INTERVIEWS Our years of experience will be invaluable as we help you develop an interview process that objectively assesses the qualifications of each candidate. We will work with the City of Carlsbad to craft and implement an interview approach that fits your needs. This may include panel and/or individual interviews by the City Manager; employee interview panels; writing and presentation samples; or other specialized process elements Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson helps the City of Carlsbad to design. Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will be present on-site during the panel interviews to facilitate as necessary during the process and to guide discussion to consensus regarding final candidates. Bound interview books will be provided for each interview panel member containing: Recruitment brochure with candidate profile Interview schedule Suggested interview questions Experience summary, cover letter, resume, and rating form for each candidate Ranking forms for use during the panel interview process We will work closely with your staff to coordinate and schedule interviews. Our goal is to ensure that each candidate has a positive experience, as the way the entire process is conducted will influence the final candidates’ perception of your organization. STEP 9 CONDUCT BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson and your Recruitment Coordinator will conduct detailed reference checks for up to two (2) final candidates. To gain an accurate and honest appraisal of the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses, we will talk candidly with people who have direct knowledge of their work and management style. In addition to gaining Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 6 a 360-degree view of candidates from the perspective of their supervisors, subordinates and peers for the past several years, we will make a point of speaking confidentially to individuals who may have further insight into a candidate’s abilities but who may not be on their preferred list of contacts. Your Recruitment Coordinator will work with the final two (2) candidates and our professional backgrounding firm, HireRight, to conduct credit, civil litigation, and motor vehicle record checks and verify candidates’ degrees. STEP 10 ASSIST IN NEGOTIATIONS We recognize the critical importance of successful negotiations and can serve as your representative during this process. Ms. Dietz, Mr. Schmutzler, and Mr. Ishii know what other organizations have done to put deals together with great candidates and what the current market is like for Human Resources Director positions in organizations like the City of Carlsbad’s. Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will be available to advise you regarding current approaches to difficult issues, such as housing and relocation. We will represent your interests and advise the chosen candidate and you regarding salary, benefits, and employment agreements, with the goal of putting together a deal that results in the appointment of your chosen candidate. With our proven experience and vested interest in a positive outcome, we can turn a very difficult aspect of the recruitment into one that is straightforward and agreeable for all parties involved. COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE We receive many unsolicited testimonials each year from clients and candidates alike noting our prompt, considerate, accurate, and professional service during the search process. Throughout the recruitment, in time intervals that suit the City of Carlsbad, we will provide you with updates on the status of the search and attend to all administrative details on your behalf. Candidates receive immediate acknowledgement of their applications, as well as personal phone calls and/or emails (as appropriate) advising them of their status at each critical point in the recruitment. Candidates who receive preliminary or final interviews and are not chosen to move forward in the interview process will receive personal calls from Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson on behalf of the City of Carlsbad. It is our internal company standard that all inquiries from clients and candidates receive a response within the same business day whenever possible, and certainly within 24 hours if the inquiry is received during the work week. Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will be available to the City of Carlsbad by office phone, cell phone, and email at any time to ensure a smooth and stress-free recruitment process. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 7 COSTS AND GUARANTEE PROFESSIONAL FEE AND EXPENSES The all-inclusive professional services fee for conducting the Human Resources Director recruitment on behalf of the City of Carlsbad is $27,000. Services provided for in this fee consist of all steps outlined in this proposal, including design and distribution of the recruitment brochure, advertising, marketing and promotion, administrative support, public records research, comprehensive background reporting on the final candidates, postage, technology, and one day of on-site meetings. This pricing is valid for 60 days from the date of this proposal. Optional Services are listed below and are in addition to the professional services fee. Expense reimbursement for Consultant travel related to additional on-site meeting days is billed at the actual rate (airfare/mileage, lodging) and is the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. The professional fee does not limit the amount of time invested by Bob Murray & Associates in promoting a successful outcome for this project. In fact, our mission for this project is to ensure we assist in identifying the right candidate for the City of Carlsbad. Therefore, Ms. Beers or Ms Stevenson will contact the City at the first anniversary of the placement to confirm an effective transition has occurred. Optional Services Additional on-site meeting days: $1,500/day/Consultant, plus travel expenses Additional background checks: $300/candidate Additional reference checks: $500/candidate Additional hires: $9,000/candidate Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 8 GUARANTEE In the event a candidate recommended by our firm resigns or is terminated within the first 12 months of employment, Bob Murray & Associates will provide the City of Carlsbad with professional services to secure a replacement. Services will be provided at no cost, aside from the following reimbursable expenses incurred on the City of Carlsbad’s behalf during the new search: Brochure design and distribution ($695 reprint only, $1,275 edit/reflow/reprint)(if needed) Advertising actual costs (estimated at $2,975) Public records search for all new candidates ($500) Background Checks ($300/candidate) Reference Checks ($500/candidate) Consultant travel reimbursement (if travel is needed) Plus any applicable Optional Services, if desired In the event that a placement is not made from the initial recruitment, Bob Murray & Associates will provide professional services to conduct one additional recruitment. Services will be provided at no cost. However, the City of Carlsbad will be responsible for the reimbursable expenses as noted above. We are confident in our ability to recruit outstanding candidates and do not expect the City to find it necessary to exercise this provision of our proposal. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 9 RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE We are prepared to start work on this assignment upon receipt of a signed professional services agreement or other written, authorized notification. A full search can be completed in 13-16 weeks from the date of initial meetings with our client. The final recruitment schedule will be determined in collaboration with City of Carlsbad. A typical timeline of tasks and events is included here for reference. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 10 FIRM PROFILE OUR STAFF Bob Murray & Associates is a small firm focusing exclusively on executive search services. We have a team of seventeen (17): Bob Murray, Founder Valerie Gaeta Phillips, President Gary Phillips, Executive Vice President Joel Bryden, Vice President Yasmin Beers, Senior Executive Recruiter Adele Fresé, Senior Executive Recruiter Stacy Stevenson, Senior Executive Recruiter Jon Lewis, Executive Recruiter Stephanie Dietz, Executive Recruiter Melanie Richardson, Executive Recruiter Jeff Mori, Executive Recruiter Michael Ishii, Executive Recruiter Ian Schmutzler, Executive Recruiter Alexandria Kopack, Recruitment and Operations Manager Kathy Lolas, Senior Recruitment Coordinator Grace Marshall, Senior Recruitment Coordinator Steph Souza, Recruitment Coordinator Please see your lead recruiter’s biography below: YASMIN BEERS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE RECRUITER Yasmin Beers brings over 33 years of municipal government experience to Bob Murray and Associates. Yasmin retired as the City Manager for Glendale with a population of over 200,000. She served as Chief Executive Officer overseeing close to 2,000 employees serving in Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, Community Development, Library Arts & Culture, Innovation Performance & Audit, and Water & Power to name a few. Yasmin’s three decades of experience in public service brings extensive background in public sector finance, human resources management, contract negotiations, strategic planning & organizational leadership, policy development, emergency response & planning, team building and performance improvement. Throughout her career, Yasmin has had a great deal of experience in recruiting, selecting and hiring employees for executive and management level positions with a focus on the organizational needs and culture. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 11 Yasmin currently serves on the Glendale Memorial Hospital Community Board of Directors and the Advisory Board for Village Christian School. Yasmin is a past member of Soroptimist International of Glendale where she served as President in 1999/2000. She is a past board member of Glendale Healthy Kids, Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. In 2011 the Glendale Chamber of Commerce recognized Yasmin as Woman of the Year; in 2013 she was the recipient of The Armenian American Woman of Excellence Award; in 2014 Yasmin was recognized by the Glendale Educational Foundation for her distinguished service and philanthropic efforts; in 2015, YWCA awarded Yasmin with the Heart & Excellence Award; in 2017, she was recognized by Business Life Magazine as a Women Achiever; and in 2018 the California State Senate recognized Yasmin as one of the Woman of the Year, each a tribute to her core values that represent her civic responsibilities, volunteerism and community service. Yasmin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University. STACEY STEVENSON, SENIOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITER In Ms. Stevenson’s 32 years of service in municipal government, she worked for the California cities of San Diego, National City, and Murrieta. Ms. Stevenson began her professional career in City of San Diego as a Personnel Analyst and went on to work in the Personnel, Metropolitan Wastewater, Engineering, and Contracting departments; as well as the City Manager’s office, progressing from Analyst to Deputy Director. She also assumed special projects such as the creation and opening of the City’s neighborhood service centers and Liaison to the City Council. From San Diego she joined the City of National City where she served as the Director of Human Resources, the Director of Administrative Services, and Deputy City Manager. She oversaw Community Services, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology; and managed special projects such as the balloting and passage of the City’s local sales tax and the implementation of a new payroll module. In the City of Murrieta, Ms. Stevenson served as Administrative Services Director and Deputy City Manager, again overseeing Community Services, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology, and managing special projects. Ms. Stevenson has also served as a commissioner on both the Child Care and Civil Service Commissions for the City of Chula Vista. Ms. Stevenson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology as well as a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 12 CORPORATION Bob Murray & Associates was founded in May 2000 and operated under the corporation name MBN Services, Inc. until June 2014; our new corporation name is GVP Ventures, Inc., incorporated in California in 2014. Contact information for the corporation and the firm is as follows: GVP Ventures, Inc. OR Bob Murray & Associates 1544 Eureka Road, Ste. 180 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 784-9080 apply@bobmurrayassoc.com Our corporation and firm are financially sound (and have been so since 2000), with documentation from our accountant available to your organization prior to final execution of a professional service agreement. We have never been involved in any litigation, aside from our personnel serving as expert witnesses when called to do so. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Our firm, represented by either our President or our Executive Vice President, are involved in the following organizations to remain engaged with current and future issues relevant to the work we conduct on behalf of clients like City of Carlsbad: California Special Districts Association California City Management Foundation (CCMF) Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) International City/County Management Association (ICMA) International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA) League of California Cities League of Women in Government Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Members of our leadership team not only attend events sponsored by these associations but are also frequently called upon to serve as panel members and to provide specialized lectures regarding industry-specific issues. Recent and upcoming speaking engagements and trainings provided by our staff include: “Role of the Chief” class, annually presented by Jon Lewis on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association; MMANC and MMASC annual mock interviews; Annual League of California Cities Booth; and Annual League of California Cities City Manager’s Conference (City Manager hosted event). Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of Carlsbad Page 13 REFERENCES Clients and candidates are the best testament to our ability to conduct quality searches. Clients for whom Bob Murray & Associates has recently conducted similar searches are listed below: CLIENT: Monterey County, CA POSITION: Risk Manager POSITION: Human Resources Director REFERENCE: Ms. Sonia DeLaRosa, County Administrative Officer (831) 755-5312; or Mr. Nick Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer (831) 755-5145 CLIENT: City of Vernon, CA POSITION: Human Resources Director REFERENCE: Mr. Brian Saeki, City Administrator (626) 827-4626 (mobile) CLIENT: City of Montebello, CA POSITION: Human Resources Director REFERENCE: Mr. Nick Razo, Former Human Resources Director (626) 201-9269 We appreciate the City of Carlsbad’s consideration of our proposal and look forward to working with you. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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The aforementioned coverage is provided to the extent in the attached forms for:The City of Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency,Housing Authority or CarlsbadMunicipalWaterDistrictitsofficials,employees and volunteers. City of Carlsbad1635FaradayAvenueCarlsbad,CA 92008 Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. Form SL 30 32 06 21 Page 1 of 3 © 2021, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED BY CONTRACT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Except as otherwise stated in this endorsement, the terms and conditions of the Policy apply. A.The following is added to Section C. WHO IS AN INSURED: Additional Insureds When Required By Written Contract, Written Agreement Or Permit The person(s) or organization(s) identified in Paragraphs a. through f. below are additional insureds when you have agreed, in a written contract or written agreement, or when required by a written permit issued by a state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision that such person or organization be added as an additional insured on your Coverage Part, provided the injury or damage occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement, or the issuance of the permit. A person or organization is an additional insured under this provision only for that period of time required by the contract, agreement or permit. However, no such person or organization is an additional insured under this provision if such person or organization is included as an additional insured by any other endorsement issued by us and made a part of this Coverage Part. The insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract, agreement, or permit to provide for such additional insured. The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law. The limits of insurance that apply to additional insureds are described in Section D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES LIMITS OF INSURANCE. How this insurance applies when other insurance is available to an additional insured is described in the Other Insurance Condition in Section E. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES GENERAL CONDITIONS. a. Vendors Any person(s) or organization(s) (referred to below as vendor), but only with respect to "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of "your products" which are distributed or sold in the regular course of the vendor's business and only if this Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products-completed operations hazard". (1)The insurance afforded to the vendor is subject to the following additional exclusions: This insurance does not apply to: (a)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" for which the vendor is obligated to pay damages by reason of the assumption of liability in a contract or agreement. This exclusion does not apply to liability for damages that the vendor would have in the absence of the contract or agreement; (b)Any express warranty unauthorized by you; (c)Any physical or chemical change in the product made intentionally by the vendor; (d)Repackaging, except when unpacked solely for the purpose of inspection, demonstration, testing, or the substitution of parts under instructions from the manufacturer, and then repackaged in the original container; (e)Any failure to make such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of the products; (f)Demonstration, installation, servicing or repair operations, except such operations performed at the vendor's premises in connection with the sale of the product; POLICY NUMBER: 57SBABM2XHADocusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. Form SL 30 32 06 21 Page 2 of 3 © 2021, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (g)Products which, after distribution or sale by you, have been labeled or relabeled or used as a container, part or ingredient of any other thing or substance by or for the vendor; or (h)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the sole negligence of the vendor for its own acts or omissions or those of its employees or anyone else acting on its behalf. However, this exclusion does not apply to: (i)The exceptions contained in Paragraphs (d) or (f); or (ii)Such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of the products. (2)This insurance does not apply to any insured person or organization from whom you have acquired such products, or any ingredient, part or container, entering into, accompanying or containing such products. b. Lessors Of Equipment (1)Any person or organization from whom you lease equipment; but only with respect to their liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your maintenance, operation or use of equipment leased to you by such person or organization. (2)With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to any "occurrence" which takes place after you cease to lease that equipment. c. Lessors Of Land Or Premises (1)Any person or organization from whom you lease land or premises, but only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the land or premises leased to you. (2)With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to: (a)Any "occurrence" which takes place after you cease to lease that land or be a tenant in that premises; or (b)Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of such person or organization. d. Architects, Engineers Or Surveyors (1)Any architect, engineer, or surveyor, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: (a)In connection with your premises; (b)In the performance of your ongoing operations performed by you or on your behalf; or (c)In connection with "your work" and included within the "products-completed operations hazard", but only if: (i)The written contract, written agreement or permit requires you to provide such coverage to such additional insured; and (ii)This Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products-completed operations hazard". (2)With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusion applies: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional services, including: (i)The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (ii)Supervisory, surveying, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. This exclusion applies even if the claims allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by an insured, if the “bodily injury”, “property Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. Form SL 30 32 06 21 Page 3 of 3 © 2021, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) damage”, or “personal and advertising injury” arises out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional service. e. State Or Governmental Agency Or Subdivision Or Political Subdivision Issuing Permit (1)Any state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision, but only with respect to operations performed by you or on your behalf for which the state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision has issued a permit. (2)With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to: (a)"Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of operations performed for the federal government, state or municipality; or (b)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products-completed operations hazard". f. Any Other Party (1)Any other person or organization who is not in one of the categories or classes listed above in Paragraphs a. through e. above, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: (a)In the performance of your ongoing operations performed by you or on your behalf; (b)In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you; or (c)In connection with "your work" and included within the "products-completed operations hazard", but only if: (i)The written contract, written agreement or permit requires you to provide such coverage to such additional insured; and (ii)This Coverage Part provides coverage for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products-completed operations hazard". (2)With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusion applies: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering or surveying services, including: (a)The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (b)Supervisory, surveying, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. This exclusion applies even if the claims allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by an insured, if the “bodily injury”, “property damage”, or “personal and advertising injury” arises out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional service described in Paragraphs f.(2)(a) or f.(2)(b) above. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 1 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Various provisions in this Policy restrict coverage. Read the entire Policy carefully to determine rights, duties and what is and is not covered. Throughout this Coverage Part the words "you" and "your" refer to the Named Insured shown in the Declarations. The words "we", "us" and "our" refer to the insurance company shown in the Declarations. "Policy period", as used in this Coverage Part,means the period from the effective date of this Coverage Part to the expiration date of the Coverage Part as stated in the Declarations or the date of cancellation, whichever is earlier. The word "insured" means any person or organization qualifying as such under Section C. Who Is An Insured. Other words and phrases that appear in quotation marks have special meaning. Refer to Section F. Liability And Medical Expenses Definitions. A. COVERAGES 1. Business Liability Coverage (Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Personal And Advertising Injury) Insuring Agreement a.We will pay those sums that the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" to which this insurance applies. We will have the right and duty to defend the insured against any "suit" seeking those damages. However, we will have no duty to defend the insured against any "suit" seeking damages for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" to which this insurance does not apply. We may, at our discretion, investigate any "occurrence" or offense and settle any claim or "suit" that may result. But: (1)The amount we will pay for damages is limited as described in Section D.Liability And Medical Expenses Limits Of Insurance; and (2)Our right and duty to defend ends when we have used up the applicable limit of insurance in the payment of judgments, settlements or medical expenses to which this insurance applies. No other obligation or liability to pay sums or perform acts or services is covered unless explicitly provided for under Coverage Extension - Supplementary Payments. b.This insurance applies: (1)To "bodily injury" and "property damage" only if: (a)The “bodily injury” or “property damage” is caused by an “occurrence” that takes place in the “coverage territory”; (b)The "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurs during the policy period; and (c)Prior to the policy period, no insured listed under Paragraph 1.of Section C.Who Is An Insured and no "employee" authorized by you to give or receive notice of an "occurrence" or claim, knew that the "bodily injury" or "property damage" had occurred, in whole or in part. If such a listed insured or authorized "employee" knew, prior to the policy period, that the "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurred, then any continuation, change or resumption of such "bodily injury" or "property damage" during or after the policy period will be deemed to have been known prior to the policy period. (2)To "personal and advertising injury" caused by an offense arising out of your business, but only if the offense was committed in the "coverage territory" during the policy period. c."Bodily injury" or "property damage" will be deemed to have been known to have occurred at the earliest time when any insured listed under Paragraph 1.of Section C.Who Is An Insured or any "employee" authorized by you to give or receive notice of an "occurrence" or claim: (1)Reports all, or any part, of the "bodily injury" or "property damage" to us or any other insurer; (2)Receives a written or verbal demand or claim for damages because of the "bodily injury" or "property damage"; or POLICY NUMBER: 57SBABM2XHA Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 2 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (3)Becomes aware by any other means that "bodily injury" or "property damage" has occurred or has begun to occur. d.Damages because of "bodily injury" include damages claimed by any person or organization for care, loss of services or death resulting at any time from the "bodily injury". e. Incidental Medical Malpractice (1)"Bodily injury" arising out of the rendering of or failure to render professional health care services as a physician, dentist, nurse, emergency medical technician or paramedic shall be deemed to be caused by an "occurrence", but only if: (a)The physician, dentist, nurse, emergency medical technician or paramedic is employed by you to provide such services; and (b)You are not engaged in the business or occupation of providing such services. (2)For the purpose of determining the limits of insurance for incidental medical malpractice, any act or omission together with all related acts or omissions in the furnishing of these services to any one person will be considered one "occurrence". 2. Medical Expenses Insuring Agreement a.We will pay medical expenses as described below for "bodily injury" caused by an accident: (1)On premises you own or rent; (2)On ways next to premises you own or rent; or (3)Because of your operations; provided that: (1)The accident takes place in the "coverage territory" and during the policy period; (2)The expenses are incurred and reported to us within three years of the date of the accident; and (3)The injured person submits to examination, at our expense, by physicians of our choice as often as we reasonably require. b.We will make these payments regardless of fault. These payments will not exceed the applicable limit of insurance. We will pay reasonable expenses for: (1)First aid administered at the time of an accident; (2)Necessary medical, surgical, x-ray and dental services, including prosthetic devices; and (3)Necessary ambulance, hospital, professional nursing and funeral services. 3. Coverage Extension - Supplementary Payments a.We will pay, with respect to any claim we investigate or settle, or any "suit" against an insured we defend: (1)All expenses we incur. (2)Up to $1,000 for the cost of bail bonds required because of accidents or traffic law violations arising out of the use of any vehicle to which Business Liability Coverage for "bodily injury" applies. We do not have to furnish these bonds. (3)The cost of appeal bonds or bonds to release attachments, but only for bond amounts within the applicable limit of insurance. We do not have to furnish, finance, arrange for, guarantee, or collateralize these bonds, whether the collateralization is characterized as premium or not. (4)All reasonable expenses incurred by the insured at our request to assist us in the investigation or defense of the claim or "suit", including actual loss of earnings up to $500 a day because of time off from work. (5)All court costs taxed against the insured in the "suit". However, such costs do not include attorneys’ fees, attorneys’ expenses, witness or expert fees, or any other expenses of a party taxed against the insured. (6)Prejudgment interest awarded against the insured on that part of the judgment we pay. If we make an offer to pay the applicable limit of insurance, we will not pay any prejudgment interest based on that period of time after the offer. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 3 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (7)All interest on the full amount of any judgment that accrues after entry of the judgment and before we have paid, offered to pay, or deposited in court the part of the judgment that is within the applicable limit of insurance. Any amounts paid under (1) through (7) above will not reduce the Limits of Insurance. b.If we defend an insured against a "suit" and an indemnitee of the insured is also named as a party to the "suit", we will defend that indemnitee if all of the following conditions are met: (1)The "suit" against the indemnitee seeks damages for which the insured has assumed the liability of the indemnitee in a contract or agreement that is an "insured contract"; (2)This insurance applies to such liability assumed by the insured; (3)The obligation to defend, or the cost of the defense of, that indemnitee, has also been assumed by the insured in the same "insured contract"; (4)The allegations in the "suit" and the information we know about the "occurrence" are such that no conflict appears to exist between the interests of the insured and the interest of the indemnitee; (5)The indemnitee and the insured ask us to conduct and control the defense of that indemnitee against such "suit" and agree that we can assign the same counsel to defend the insured and the indemnitee; and (6)The indemnitee: (a)Agrees in writing to: (i)Cooperate with us in the investigation, settlement or defense of the "suit"; (ii)Immediately send us copies of any demands, notices, summonses or legal papers received in connection with the "suit"; (iii)Notify any other insurer whose coverage is available to the indemnitee; and (iv)Cooperate with us with respect to coordinating other applicable insurance available to the indemnitee; and (b)Provides us with written authorization to: (i)Obtain records and other information related to the "suit"; and (ii)Conduct and control the defense of the indemnitee in such "suit". So long as the above conditions are met, attorneys' fees incurred by us in the defense of that indemnitee, necessary litigation expenses incurred by us and necessary litigation expenses incurred by the indemnitee at our request will be paid as Supplementary Payments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1.b.(b)of Section B.Exclusions, such payments will not be deemed to be damages for "bodily injury" and "property damage" and will not reduce the Limits of Insurance. Our obligation to defend an insured's indemnitee and to pay for attorneys' fees and necessary litigation expenses as Supplementary Payments ends when: (1)We have used up the applicable limit of insurance in the payment of judgments or settlements; or (2)The conditions set forth above, or the terms of the agreement described in Paragraph (6)above, are no longer met. B. EXCLUSIONS 1. Applicable To Business Liability Coverage This insurance does not apply to: a. Expected Or Intended Injury (1)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" expected or intended from the standpoint of the insured. This exclusion does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" resulting from the use of reasonable force to protect persons or property; or (2)"Personal and advertising injury" arising out of an offense committed by, at the direction of or with the consent or acquiescence of the insured with the expectation of inflicting "personal and advertising injury". Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 4 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) b. Contractual Liability (1)"Bodily injury" or "property damage"; or (2)"Personal and advertising injury" for which the insured is obligated to pay damages by reason of the assumption of liability in a contract or agreement. This exclusion does not apply to liability for damages because of: (a)"Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" that the insured would have in the absence of the contract or agreement; or (b)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" assumed in a contract or agreement that is an "insured contract", provided the "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement. Solely for the purpose of liability assumed in an "insured contract", reasonable attorneys' fees and necessary litigation expenses incurred by or for a party other than an insured are deemed to be damages because of "bodily injury" or "property damage" provided: (i)Liability to such party for, or for the cost of, that party’s defense has also been assumed in the same "insured contract"; and (ii)Such attorneys' fees and litigation expenses are for defense of that party against a civil or alternative dispute resolution proceeding in which damages to which this insurance applies are alleged. c. Liquor Liability "Bodily injury" or "property damage" for which any insured may be held liable by reason of: (1)Causing or contributing to the intoxication of any person; (2)The furnishing of alcoholic beverages to a person under the legal drinking age or under the influence of alcohol; (3)Providing or failing to provide transportation with respect to any person that may be under the influence of alcohol; or (4)Any statute, ordinance or regulation relating to the sale, gift, distribution or use of alcoholic beverages. This exclusion applies even if the claims allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by an insured, if the “bodily injury” or “property damage” involved that which is described in Paragraph (1), (2), (3) or (4) above. However, this exclusion applies only if you are in the business of manufacturing, distributing, selling, serving or furnishing alcoholic beverages. For the purposes of this exclusion, permitting a person to bring alcoholic beverages on your premises, for consumption on your premises, whether or not a fee is charged or a license is required for such activity, is not by itself considered the business of selling, serving, or furnishing alcoholic beverages. d. Workers' Compensation And Similar Laws Any obligation of the insured under a workers' compensation, disability benefits or unemployment compensation law or any similar law. e. Employer’s Liability "Bodily injury" to: (1)An "employee" of the insured arising out of and in the course of: (a)Employment by the insured; or (b)Performing duties related to the conduct of the insured’s business; or (2)The spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of that "employee" as a consequence of (1) above. This exclusion applies: (1)Whether the insured may be liable as an employer or in any other capacity; and (2)To any obligation to share damages with or repay someone else who must pay damages because of the injury. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 5 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) This exclusion does not apply to liability assumed by the insured under an "insured contract". f. Pollution (1)"Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release or escape of "pollutants": (a)At or from any premises, site or location which is or was at any time owned or occupied by, or rented or loaned to any insured. However, this paragraph does not apply to: (i)"Bodily injury" if sustained within a building and caused by smoke, fumes, vapor or soot produced by or originating from equipment that is used to heat, cool or dehumidify the building, or equipment that is used to heat water for personal use, by the building's occupants or their guests; (ii)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" for which you may be held liable, if you are a contractor and the owner or lessee of such premises, site or location has been added to this Coverage Part as an additional insured with respect to your ongoing operations performed for that additional insured at that premises, site or location and such premises, site or location is not and never was owned or occupied by, or rented or loaned to, any insured, other than that additional insured; or (iii)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of heat, smoke or fumes from a "hostile fire"; (b)At or from any premises, site or location which is or was at any time used by or for any insured or others for the handling, storage, disposal, processing or treatment of waste; (c)Which are or were at any time transported, handled, stored, treated, disposed of, or processed as waste by or for: (i)Any insured; or (ii)Any person or organization for whom you may be legally responsible; (d)At or from any premises, site or location on which any insured or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indirectly on any insured's behalf are performing operations if the "pollutants" are brought on or to the premises, site or location in connection with such operations by such insured, contractor or subcontractor. However, this paragraph does not apply to: (i)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the escape of fuels, lubricants or other operating fluids which are needed to perform the normal electrical, hydraulic or mechanical functions necessary for the operation of "mobile equipment" or its parts, if such fuels, lubricants or other operating fluids escape from a vehicle part designed to hold, store or receive them. This exception does not apply if the "bodily injury" or "property damage" arises out of the intentional discharge, dispersal or release of the fuels, lubricants or other operating fluids, or if such fuels, lubricants or other operating fluids are brought on or to the premises, site or location with the intent that they be discharged, dispersed or released as part of the operations being performed by such insured, contractor or subcontractor; (ii)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" sustained within a building and caused by the release of gases, fumes or vapors from materials brought into that building in connection with operations being performed by you or on your behalf by a contractor or subcontractor; or (iii)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of heat, smoke or fumes from a "hostile fire"; or (e)At or from any premises, site or location on which any insured or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indirectly on any insured’s behalf are performing operations if the operations are to test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or in any way respond to, or assess the effects of, "pollutants". (2)Any loss, cost or expense arising out of any: (a)Request, demand, order or statutory or regulatory requirement that any insured or others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or in any way respond to, or assess the effects of, "pollutants"; or (b)Claim or “suit” by or on behalf of a governmental authority for damages because of testing for, monitoring, cleaning up, removing, containing, treating, detoxifying or neutralizing, or in any way responding to, or assessing the effects of, "pollutants". Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 6 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) However, this paragraph does not apply to liability for damages because of "property damage" that the insured would have in the absence of such request, demand, order or statutory or regulatory requirement, or such claim or "suit" by or on behalf of a governmental authority. g. Aircraft, Auto Or Watercraft (1) Unmanned Aircraft "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft that is an "unmanned aircraft". Use includes operation and "loading or unloading". This Exclusion g.(1)applies even if the claims against any insured allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by that insured, if the "bodily injury” or “property damage” arises out of the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft that is an "unmanned aircraft". (2) Aircraft (Other Than Unmanned Aircraft), Auto or Watercraft "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft (other than “unmanned aircraft”), "auto" or watercraft owned or operated by or rented or loaned to any insured. Use includes operation and "loading or unloading". This Exclusion g.(2)applies even if the claims against any insured allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by that insured, if the "bodily injury" or "property damage" arises out of the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft (other than “unmanned aircraft”), "auto" or watercraft that is owned or operated by or rented or loaned to any insured. This Exclusion g.(2) does not apply to: (a)A watercraft while ashore on premises you own or rent; (b)A watercraft you do not own that is: (i)Less than 51 feet long; and (ii)Not being used to carry persons or property for a charge; (c)Parking an "auto" on, or on the ways next to, premises you own or rent, provided the "auto" is not owned by or rented or loaned to you or the insured; (d)Liability assumed under any "insured contract" for the ownership, maintenance or use of aircraft (other than “unmanned aircraft”) or watercraft; (e)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of: (i)The operation of any of the machinery or equipment listed in Paragraph f.(2)or f.(3)of the definition of "mobile equipment"; or (ii)The operation of machinery or equipment that is attached to, or part of, a land vehicle that would qualify under the definition of “mobile equipment” if it were not subject to a compulsory or financial responsibility law or other motor vehicle insurance or motor vehicle registration law where it is licensed or principally garaged; or (f)An aircraft (other than “unmanned aircraft”) that is not owned by any insured and is hired, chartered or loaned with a paid crew. However, this exception does not apply if the insured has any other insurance for such "bodily injury" or "property damage", whether the other insurance is primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis. h. Mobile Equipment "Bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of: (1)The transportation of "mobile equipment" by an "auto" owned or operated by or rented or loaned to any insured; or (2)The use of “mobile equipment” in, or while in practice or preparation for, a prearranged racing, speed or demolition contest or in any stunting activity. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 7 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) i. War "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury", however caused, arising, directly or indirectly, out of: (1)War, including undeclared or civil war; (2)Warlike action by a military force, including action in hindering or defending against an actual or expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other authority using military personnel or other agents; or (3)Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped power, or action taken by governmental authority in hindering or defending against any of these. j. Professional Services "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of or failure to render any professional service. This includes but is not limited to: (1)Legal, accounting or advertising services; (2)Preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; (3)Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities; (4)Medical, surgical, dental, x-ray or nursing services, treatment, advice or instruction; (5)Any health or therapeutic service treatment, advice or instruction; (6)Any service, treatment, advice or instruction for the purpose of appearance or skin enhancement, hair removal or replacement or personal grooming; (7)Optical or hearing aid services including the prescribing, preparation, fitting, demonstration or distribution of ophthalmic lenses and similar products or hearing aid devices; (8)Optometry or optometric services including but not limited to examination of the eyes and the prescribing, preparation, fitting, demonstration or distribution of ophthalmic lenses and similar products; (9)Any: (a)Body piercing (not including ear piercing); (b)Tattooing, including but not limited to the insertion of pigments into or under the skin; and (c)Similar services; (10)Pharmaceutical services including but not limited to: (a)The administering, prescribing, preparing, distributing or compounding of pharmaceutical drugs, vaccinations, immunizations or any of their component parts; (b)The providing of or failure to provide home health care or home infusion products or services; and (c)Advising and consulting customers; (11)Computer consulting, design or programming services, including web site design. This exclusion applies even if the claims allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by an insured, if the “bodily injury”, “property damage”, or “personal and advertising injury” arises out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional service. Paragraphs (4)and (5)of this exclusion do not apply to the Incidental Medical Malpractice coverage afforded under Paragraph 1.e. in Section A. Coverages. k. Damage To Property "Property damage" to: (1)Property you own, rent or occupy, including any costs or expenses incurred by you, or any other person, organization or entity, for repair, replacement, enhancement, restoration or maintenance of such property for any reason, including prevention of injury to a person or damage to another's property; (2)Premises you sell, give away or abandon, if the "property damage" arises out of any part of those premises; Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 8 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (3)Property loaned to you; (4)Personal property in the care, custody or control of the insured; (5)That particular part of real property on which you or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indirectly on your behalf are performing operations, if the "property damage" arises out of those operations; or (6)That particular part of any property that must be restored, repaired or replaced because "your work" was incorrectly performed on it. Paragraphs (1),(3)and (4)of this exclusion do not apply to "property damage" (other than damage by fire) to premises, including the contents of such premises, rented to you for a period of 7 or fewer consecutive days. A separate limit of insurance applies to Damage To Premises Rented To You as described in Section D. Limits Of Insurance. Paragraph (2)of this exclusion does not apply if the premises are "your work" and were never occupied, rented or held for rental by you. Paragraphs (3) and (4) of this exclusion do not apply to the use of elevators. Paragraphs (3),(4),(5)and (6)of this exclusion do not apply to liability assumed under a sidetrack agreement. Paragraphs (3)and (4)of this exclusion do not apply to "property damage" to borrowed equipment while not being used to perform operations at a job site. Paragraph (6)of this exclusion does not apply to "property damage" included in the "products-completed operations hazard". l. Damage To Your Product "Property damage" to "your product" arising out of it or any part of it. m. Damage To Your Work "Property damage" to "your work" arising out of it or any part of it and included in the "products-completed operations hazard". This exclusion does not apply if the damaged work or the work out of which the damage arises was performed on your behalf by a subcontractor. n. Damage To Impaired Property Or Property Not Physically Injured "Property damage" to "impaired property" or property that has not been physically injured, arising out of: (1)A defect, deficiency, inadequacy or dangerous condition in "your product" or "your work"; or (2)A delay or failure by you or anyone acting on your behalf to perform a contract or agreement in accordance with its terms. This exclusion does not apply to the loss of use of other property arising out of sudden and accidental physical injury to "your product" or "your work" after it has been put to its intended use. o. Recall Of Products, Work Or Impaired Property Damages claimed for any loss, cost or expense incurred by you or others for the loss of use, withdrawal, recall, inspection, repair, replacement, adjustment, removal or disposal of: (1)"Your product"; (2)"Your work"; or (3)"Impaired property"; if such product, work or property is withdrawn or recalled from the market or from use by any person or organization because of a known or suspected defect, deficiency, inadequacy or dangerous condition in it. p. Personal And Advertising Injury "Personal and advertising injury": (1)Arising out of oral, written, electronic, or any other manner of publication of material, if done by or at the direction of the insured with knowledge of its falsity; Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 9 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (2)Arising out of oral, written, electronic, or any other manner of publication of material whose first publication took place before the beginning of the policy period; (3)Arising out of a criminal act committed by or at the direction of the insured; (4)Arising out of any breach of contract, except an implied contract to use another’s "advertising idea" in your "advertisement"; (5)Arising out of the failure of goods, products or services to conform with any statement of quality or performance made in your "advertisement"; (6)Arising out of the wrong description of the price of goods, products or services; (7)Arising out of: (a)Any actual or alleged infringement or violation of any intellectual property rights, such as copyright, patent, right of publicity, trademark, trade dress, trade name, trade secret, service mark or other designation of origin or authenticity; or (b)Any injury or damage alleged in any claim or “suit” that also alleges an infringement or violation of any intellectual property right, whether such allegation of infringement or violation is made against you, or by you or by any other party involved in the claim or “suit”, regardless of whether this insurance would otherwise apply. However, this exclusion does not apply if the only allegation in the claim or “suit” involving any intellectual property right is limited to: (i)Infringement, in your “advertisement”, of: a.Copyright; b.Slogan; unless the slogan is also a trademark, trade dress, trade name, service mark or other designation of origin or authenticity; or c.Title of any literary or artistic work; or (ii)Copying, in your “advertisement”, a person’s or organization’s “advertising idea” or style of “advertisement”. Paragraph (7)(b)ii above shall not apply to claims or “suits” alleging infringement or violation of trademark, trade dress, trade name, service mark or other designation of origin or authenticity. (8)Arising out of an offense committed by an insured whose business is: (a)Advertising, broadcasting, publishing or telecasting; (b)Designing or determining content of web sites for others; or (c)An Internet search, access, content or service provider. However, this exclusion does not apply to Paragraphs a., b.and c.under the definition of "personal and advertising injury" in Section F. Liability And Medical Expenses Definitions. For the purposes of this exclusion, the placing of frames, borders, or links, or advertising, for you or others anywhere on the Internet, is not by itself, considered the business of advertising, broadcasting, publishing or telecasting; (9)Arising out of an electronic chat room or bulletin board the insured hosts, owns, or over which the insured exercises control; (10)Arising out of the unauthorized use of another's name or product in your e-mail address, domain name or metatags, or any other similar tactics to mislead another's potential customers; (11)Arising out of the violation of a person's right of privacy created by any state or federal act. However, this exclusion does not apply to liability for damages that the insured would have in the absence of such state or federal act; (12)Arising out of: (a)Advertising content for others on your web site; (b)Placing a link to a web site of others on your web site; Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 10 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (c)Content from a web site of others displayed within a frame or border on your web site. Content includes information, code, sounds, text, graphics or images; or (d)Computer code, software or programming used to enable: (i)Your web site; or (ii)The presentation or functionality of an "advertisement" or other content on your web site; (13)Arising out of a violation of any anti-trust law; (14)Arising out of the fluctuation in price or value of any stocks, bonds or other securities; (15)Arising out of any access to or disclosure of any person's or organization's confidential or personal information, including patents, trade secrets, processing methods, customer lists, financial information, credit card information, health information or any other type of nonpublic information. This exclusion applies even if damages are claimed for notification costs, credit monitoring expenses, forensic expenses, public relations expenses or any other loss, cost or expense incurred by you or others arising out of any access to or disclosure of any person's or organization's confidential or personal information; or (16)Arising out of the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft that is an "unmanned aircraft". Use includes operation and "loading or unloading". This exclusion applies even if the claims against any insured allege negligence or other wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others by that insured, if the "personal and advertising injury" arises out of the ownership, maintenance, use or entrustment to others of any aircraft that is an "unmanned aircraft". However, this exclusion does not apply if the only allegation in the claim or "suit" involves an intellectual property right which is limited to: (a)Infringement, in your "advertisement", of: (i)Copyright; (ii)Slogan; or (iii)Title of any literary or artistic work; or (b)Copying, in your "advertisement", a person's or organization's "advertising idea" or style of "advertisement". q. Access Or Disclosure Of Confidential Or Personal Information And Data-Related Liability (1)Damages because of “bodily injury” or “property damage” arising out of any access to or disclosure of any person’s or organization’s confidential or personal information, including patents, trade secrets, processing methods, customer lists, financial information, credit card information, health information or any other type of nonpublic information; or (2)Damages arising out of the loss of, loss of use of, damage to, corruption of, inability to access, or inability to manipulate "electronic data". This exclusion applies even if such damages are claimed for notification costs, credit monitoring expenses, forensic expenses, public relations expenses or any other loss, cost or expense incurred by you or others arising out of that which is described in Paragraphs (1) or (2) above. However, unless Paragraph (1)above applies, this exclusion does not apply to damages because of “bodily injury”. r. Employment-Related Practices "Bodily injury" or "personal and advertising injury" to: (1)A person arising out of any: (a)Refusal to employ that person; (b)Termination of that person's employment; or Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 11 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (c)Employment-related practices, policies, acts or omissions, such as coercion, demotion, evaluation, reassignment, discipline, defamation, harassment, humiliation, discrimination, malicious prosecution or false arrest directed at that person; or (2)The spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of that person as a consequence of "bodily injury" or "personal and advertising injury" to that person at whom any of the employment-related practices described in Paragraphs (a), (b),or(c)above is directed. This exclusion applies: (1)Whether the injury-causing event described in Paragraphs (a),(b),or(c)above occurs before employment, during employment or after employment of that person; (2)Whether the insured may be liable as an employer or in any other capacity; and (3)To any obligation to share damages with or repay someone else who must pay damages because of the injury. s. Asbestos (1)"Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the "asbestos hazard". (2)Any damages, judgments, settlements, loss, costs or expenses that: (a)May be awarded or incurred by reason of any claim or “suit” alleging actual or threatened injury or damage of any nature or kind to persons or property which would not have occurred in whole or in part but for the "asbestos hazard"; (b)Arise out of any request, demand, order or statutory or regulatory requirement that any insured or others test for, monitor, clean up, remove, encapsulate, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize or in any way respond to or assess the effects of an "asbestos hazard"; or (c)Arise out of any claim or “suit” for damages because of testing for, monitoring, cleaning up, removing, encapsulating, containing, treating, detoxifying or neutralizing or in any way responding to or assessing the effects of an "asbestos hazard". t. Recording And Distribution Of Material Or Information In Violation Of Law "Bodily injury", "property damage", or "personal and advertising injury" arising directly or indirectly out of any action or omission that violates or is alleged to violate: (1)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), including any amendment of or addition to such law; (2)The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, including any amendment of or addition to such law; (3)The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and any amendment of or addition to such law, including the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA); or (4)Any federal, state or local statute, ordinance or regulation, other than the TCPA, CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 or FCRA and their amendments and additions, that addresses, prohibits or limits the printing, dissemination, disposal, collecting, recording, sending, transmitting, communicating or distribution of material or information. Damage To Premises Rented To You – Exception For Damage By Fire, Lightning Or Explosion Exclusions c.through h.and k.through o.do not apply to damage by fire, lightning or explosion to premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner. A separate limit of insurance applies to this coverage as described in Section D. Liability And Medical Expenses Limits Of Insurance. 2. Applicable To Medical Expenses Coverage We will not pay expenses for "bodily injury": a. Any Insured To any insured, except "volunteer workers". b. Hired Person To a person hired to do work for or on behalf of any insured or a tenant of any insured. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 12 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) c. Injury On Normally Occupied Premises To a person injured on that part of premises you own or rent that the person normally occupies. d. Workers' Compensation And Similar Laws To a person, whether or not an "employee" of any insured, if benefits for the "bodily injury" are payable or must be provided under a workers' compensation or disability benefits law or a similar law. e. Athletics Activities To a person injured while practicing, instructing or participating in any physical exercises or games, sports or athletic contests. f. Products-Completed Operations Hazard Included with the "products-completed operations hazard". g. Business Liability Exclusions Excluded under Business Liability Coverage. C. WHO IS AN INSURED 1.If you are designated in the Declarations as: a.An individual, you and your spouse are insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of a business, other than that described in b. through e. below, of which you are the sole owner. b.A partnership or joint venture, you are an insured. Your members, your partners, and their spouses are also insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of your business. c.A limited liability company, you are an insured. Your members are also insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of your business. Your managers are insureds, but only with respect to their duties as your managers. d.An organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, you are an insured. Your "executive officers" and directors are insureds, but only with respect to their duties as your officers or directors. Your stockholders are also insureds, but only with respect to their liability as stockholders. e.A trust, you are an insured. Your trustees are also insureds, but only with respect to their duties as trustees. 2.Each of the following is also an insured: a. Employees And Volunteer Workers Your "volunteer workers" only while performing duties related to the conduct of your business, or your "employees", other than either your "executive officers" (if you are an organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company) or your managers (if you are a limited liability company), but only for acts within the scope of their employment by you or while performing duties related to the conduct of your business. However, none of these "employees" or "volunteer workers" are insureds for: (1)"Bodily injury" or "personal and advertising injury": (a)To you, to your partners or members (if you are a partnership or joint venture), to your members (if you are a limited liability company), or to a co-"employee" while in the course of his or her employment or performing duties related to the conduct of your business, or to your other "volunteer workers" while performing duties related to the conduct of your business; (b)To the spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of that co-"employee" or that "volunteer worker" as a consequence of Paragraph (1)(a) above; (c)For which there is any obligation to share damages with or repay someone else who must pay damages because of the injury described in Paragraphs (1)(a) or (b) above; or (d)Arising out of his or her providing or failing to provide professional health care services. If you are not in the business of providing professional health care services, Paragraph (d)does not apply to any nurse, emergency medical technician or paramedic employed by you to provide such services. (2)"Property damage" to property: Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 13 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (a)Owned, occupied or used by: (b)Rented to, in the care, custody or control of, or over which physical control is being exercised for any purpose by you, any of your "employees", "volunteer workers", any partner or member (if you are a partnership or joint venture), or any member (if you are a limited liability company). b. Real Estate Manager Any person (other than your "employee" or "volunteer worker"), or any organization while acting as your real estate manager. c. Temporary Custodians Of Your Property Any person or organization having proper temporary custody of your property if you die, but only: (1)With respect to liability arising out of the maintenance or use of that property; and (2)Until your legal representative has been appointed. d. Legal Representative If You Die Your legal representative if you die, but only with respect to duties as such. That representative will have all your rights and duties under this insurance. e. Unnamed Subsidiary Any subsidiary and subsidiary thereof, of yours which is a legally incorporated entity of which you own a financial interest of more than 50% of the voting stock on the effective date of this Coverage Part. The insurance afforded herein for any subsidiary not shown in the Declarations as a named insured does not apply to injury or damage with respect to which an insured under this insurance is also an insured under another policy or would be an insured under such policy but for its termination or upon the exhaustion of its limits of insurance. 3. Newly Acquired Or Formed Organization Any organization you newly acquire or form, other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, and over which you maintain financial interest of more than 50% of the voting stock, will qualify as a Named Insured if there is no other similar insurance available to that organization. However: a.Coverage under this provision is afforded only until the 180th day after you acquire or form the organization or the end of the policy period, whichever is earlier; and b.Coverage under this provision does not apply to: (1)"Bodily injury" or "property damage" that occurred; or (2)"Personal and advertising injury" arising out of an offense committed before you acquired or formed the organization. 4. Operator Of Mobile Equipment With respect to "mobile equipment" any person is an insured while driving such equipment along a public highway with your permission. Any other person or organization responsible for the conduct of such person is also an insured, but only with respect to liability arising out of the operation of the equipment, and only if no other insurance of any kind is available to that person or organization for this liability. However, no person or organization is an insured with respect to: a."Bodily injury" to a co-"employee" of the person driving the equipment; or b."Property damage" to property owned by, rented to, in the charge of or occupied by you or the employer of any person who is an insured under this provision. 5. Operator Of Nonowned Watercraft With respect to watercraft you do not own that is less than 51 feet long and is not being used to carry persons or property for a charge, any person is an insured while operating such watercraft with your permission. Any other person or organization responsible for the conduct of such person is also an insured, but only with respect to liability arising out of the operation of the watercraft, and only if no other insurance of any kind is available to that person or organization for this liability. However, no person or organization is an insured with respect to: Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 14 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) a."Bodily injury" to a co-"employee" of the person operating the watercraft; or b."Property damage" to property owned by, rented to, in the charge of or occupied by you or the employer of any person who is an insured under this provision. No person or organization is an insured with respect to the conduct of any current or past partnership, joint venture or limited liability company that is not shown as a Named Insured in the Declarations. D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES LIMITS OF INSURANCE 1. The Most We Will Pay The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and the rules below fix the most we will pay regardless of the number of: a.Insureds; b.Claims made or "suits" brought; or c.Persons or organizations making claims or bringing "suits". 2. Aggregate Limits The most we will pay for: a.Damages because of "bodily injury" and "property damage" included in the "products-completed operations hazard" is the Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations. b.Damages because of all other "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury", including medical expenses, is the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations. This General Aggregate limit does not apply to "property damage" to premises while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner, arising out of fire, lightning or explosion. 3. Each Occurrence Limit Subject to 2.a.or 2.b above, whichever applies, the most we will pay for the sum of all damages because of all "bodily injury", "property damage" and medical expenses arising out of any one "occurrence" is the Liability and Medical Expenses Limit shown in the Declarations. The most we will pay for all medical expenses because of "bodily injury" sustained by any one person is the Medical Expenses Limit shown in the Declarations. 4. Personal And Advertising Injury Limit Subject to 2.b.above, the most we will pay for the sum of all damages because of all "personal and advertising injury" sustained by any one person or organization is the Personal and Advertising Injury Limit shown in the Declarations. 5. Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit The Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit is the most we will pay under Business Liability Coverage for damages because of "property damage" to any one premises, while rented to you, or in the case of damage by fire, lightning or explosion, while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner. In the case of damage by fire, lightning or explosion, the Damage to Premises Rented To You Limit applies to all damage proximately caused by the same event, whether such damage results from fire, lightning or explosion or any combination of these. 6. How Limits Apply To Additional Insureds The most we will pay on behalf of a person or organization who is an additional insured under this Coverage Part is the lesser of: a.The limits of insurance required in a written contract, written agreement or permit; or b.The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations. Such amount shall be a part of and not in addition to the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and described in this Section. If more than one limit of insurance under this Policy and any endorsements attached thereto applies to any claim or "suit", the most we will pay under this Policy and the endorsements is the single highest limit of liability of all Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 15 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) coverages applicable to such claim or "suit". However, this paragraph does not apply to the Medical Expenses limit set forth in Paragraph 3. above. The Limits of Insurance of this Coverage Part apply separately to each consecutive annual period and to any remaining period of less than 12 months, starting with the beginning of the policy period shown in the Declarations, unless the policy period is extended after issuance for an additional period of less than 12 months. In that case, the additional period will be deemed part of the last preceding period for purposes of determining the Limits of Insurance. E. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Bankruptcy Bankruptcy or insolvency of the insured or of the insured's estate will not relieve us of our obligations under this Coverage Part. 2. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, Offense, Claim Or Suit a. Notice Of Occurrence Or Offense You or any additional insured under this Coverage Part must see to it that we are notified as soon as practicable of an "occurrence" or an offense which may result in a claim. To the extent possible, notice should include: (1)How, when and where the "occurrence" or offense took place; (2)The names and addresses of any injured persons and witnesses; and (3)The nature and location of any injury or damage arising out of the "occurrence" or offense. b. Notice Of Claim If a claim is made or "suit" is brought against any insured, you or any additional insured under this Coverage Part must: (1)Immediately record the specifics of the claim or "suit" and the date received; and (2)Notify us as soon as practicable. You or any additional insured under this Coverage Part must see to it that we receive a written notice of the claim or "suit" as soon as practicable. c. Assistance And Cooperation Of The Insured You and any other involved insured must: (1)Immediately send us copies of any demands, notices, summonses or legal papers received in connection with the claim or “suit”; (2)Authorize us to obtain records and other information; (3)Cooperate with us in the investigation, settlement of the claim or defense against the "suit"; and (4)Assist us, upon our request, in the enforcement of any right against any person or organization that may be liable to the insured because of injury or damage to which this insurance may also apply. d. Obligations At The Insured's Own Cost No insured will, except at that insured's own cost, voluntarily make a payment, assume any obligation, or incur any expense, other than for first aid, without our consent. e. Additional Insured's Other Insurance If we cover a claim or "suit" under this Coverage Part that may also be covered by other insurance available to an additional insured under this Coverage Part, such additional insured must submit such claim or "suit" to the other insurer for defense and indemnity. However, this provision does not apply to the extent that you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with such additional insured's own insurance. f. Knowledge Of An Occurrence, Offense, Claim Or Suit Paragraphs a.and b.apply to you or to any additional insured under this Coverage Part only when such "occurrence", offense, claim or "suit" is known to: Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 16 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (1)You or any additional insured under this Coverage Part that is an individual; (2)Any partner, if you or an additional insured under this Coverage Part is a partnership; (3)Any manager, if you or an additional insured under this Coverage Part is a limited liability company; (4)Any "executive officer" or insurance manager, if you or an additional insured under this Coverage Part is a corporation; (5)Any trustee, if you or an additional insured under this Coverage Part is a trust; or (6)Any elected or appointed official, if you or an additional insured under this Coverage Part is a political subdivision or public entity. This Paragraph f. applies separately to you and any additional insured under this Coverage Part. 3. Legal action Against Us No person or organization has a right under this Coverage Part: a.To join us as a party or otherwise bring us into a "suit" asking for damages from an insured; or b.To sue us on this Coverage Part unless all of its terms have been fully complied with. A person or organization may sue us to recover on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment against an insured; but we will not be liable for damages that are not payable under the terms of this insurance or that are in excess of the applicable limit of insurance. An agreed settlement means a settlement and release of liability signed by us, the insured and the claimant or the claimant's legal representative. 4. Separation Of Insureds Except with respect to the Limits of Insurance, and any rights or duties specifically assigned in this Policy to the first Named Insured, this insurance applies: a.As if each Named Insured were the only Named Insured; and b.Separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or "suit" is brought. 5. Representations a. When You Accept This Policy By accepting this Policy, you agree: (1)The statements in the Declarations are accurate and complete; (2)Those statements are based upon representations you made to us; and (3)We have issued this Policy in reliance upon your representations. b. Unintentional Failure To Disclose Hazards If unintentionally you should fail to disclose all hazards relating to the conduct of your business at the inception date of this Coverage Part, we shall not deny any coverage under this Coverage Part because of such failure. 6. Other Insurance If other valid and collectible insurance is available for a loss we cover under this Coverage Part, our obligations are limited as follows: a. Primary Insurance This insurance is primary except when b.below applies. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance by the method described in c. below. b. Excess Insurance This insurance is excess over any of the other insurance, whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis: (1) Your Work That is Fire, Extended Coverage, Builder's Risk, Installation Risk, Owner Controlled Insurance Program or OCIP, Contractor Controlled Insurance Program or CCIP, Wrap Up Insurance or similar coverage for "your work"; Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 17 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (2) Premises Rented To You That is fire, lightning or explosion insurance for premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; (3) Tenant Liability That is insurance purchased by you to cover your liability as a tenant for "property damage" to premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; (4) Aircraft, Auto Or Watercraft If the loss arises out of the maintenance or use of aircraft, "autos" or watercraft to the extent not subject to Exclusion g.of Section B. Exclusions. (5) Property Damage To Borrowed Equipment Or Use Of Elevators If the loss arises out of "property damage" to borrowed equipment or the use of elevators to the extent not subject to Exclusion k.of Section B. Exclusions. (6) When You Are Added As An Additional Insured To Other Insurance That is other insurance available to you covering liability for damages arising out of the premises or operations, or products and completed operations, for which you have been added as an additional insured by that insurance; or (7) When You Add Others As An Additional Insured To This Insurance That is other insurance available to an additional insured. However, the following provisions apply to other insurance available to any person or organization who is an additional insured under this Coverage Part: (a) Primary Insurance When Required By Contract This insurance is primary if you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance be primary. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance by the method described in c. below. (b) Primary And Non-Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract If you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured's own insurance, this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from that other insurance. Paragraphs (a)and (b)do not apply to other insurance to which the additional insured has been added as an additional insured. When this insurance is excess, we will have no duty under this Coverage Part to defend the insured against any "suit" if any other insurer has a duty to defend the insured against that "suit". If no other insurer defends, we will undertake to do so, but we will be entitled to the insured's rights against all those other insurers. When this insurance is excess over other insurance, we will pay only our share of the amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the sum of: (1)The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the loss in the absence of this insurance; and (2)The total of all deductible and self-insured amounts under all that other insurance. We will share the remaining loss, if any, with any other insurance that is not described in this Excess Insurance provision and was not bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations of this Coverage Part. c. Method Of Sharing If all the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this approach, each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable limit of insurance or none of the loss remains, whichever comes first. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 18 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) If any of the other insurance does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will contribute by limits. Under this method, each insurer’s share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit of insurance to the total applicable limits of insurance of all insurers. 7. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us a. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery If the insured has rights to recover all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, those rights are transferred to us. The insured must do nothing after loss to impair them. At our request, the insured will bring "suit" or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. This condition does not apply to Medical Expenses Coverage. b. Waiver Of Rights Of Recovery (Waiver Of Subrogation) If the insured has waived any rights of recovery against any person or organization for all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, we also waive that right, provided the insured waived their rights of recovery against such person or organization in a contract, agreement or permit that was executed prior to the injury or damage. F. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES DEFINITIONS 1."Advertisement" means a notice that is broadcast or published to the general public or specific market segments about your goods, products or services for the purpose of attracting customers or supporters. For the purpose of this definition: a.Notices that are published include material placed on the Internet or on similar electronic means of communication; and b.Regarding web sites, only that part of a web site that is about your goods, products or services for the purpose of attracting customers or supporters is considered an advertisement. 2."Advertising idea" means any idea for an "advertisement". 3."Asbestos hazard" means an exposure or threat of exposure to the actual or alleged properties of asbestos and includes the mere presence of asbestos in any form. 4."Auto" means: a.A land motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer designed for travel on public roads, including any attached machinery or equipment; or b.Any other land vehicle that is subject to a compulsory or financial responsibility law or other motor vehicle insurance or motor vehicle registration law where it is licensed or principally garaged. However, "auto" does not include "mobile equipment". 5."Bodily injury" means physical: a.Injury; b.Sickness; or c.Disease sustained by a person and, if arising out of the above, mental anguish or death at any time. 6."Coverage territory" means: a.The United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and Canada; b.International waters or airspace, but only if the injury or damage occurs in the course of travel or transportation between any places included in a. above; c.All other parts of the world if the injury or damage arises out of: (1)Goods or products made or sold by you in the territory described in a. above; (2)The activities of a person whose home is in the territory described in a.above, but is away for a short time on your business; or Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 19 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (3)"Personal and advertising injury" offenses that take place through the Internet or similar electronic means of communication. provided the insured's responsibility to pay damages is determined in the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico or Canada, in a "suit" on the merits according to the substantive law in such territory, or in a settlement we agree to. 7."Electronic data" means information, facts or computer programs stored as or on, created or used on, or transmitted to or from computer software (including systems and applications software), on hard or floppy disks, CD-ROMs, tapes, drives, cells, data processing devices or any other repositories of computer software which are used with electronically controlled equipment. The term computer programs, referred to in the foregoing description of “electronic data”, means a set of related electronic instructions which direct the operations and functions of a computer or device connected to it, which enable the computer or device to receive, process, store, retrieve or send data. 8."Employee" includes a "leased worker". "Employee" does not include a "temporary worker". 9."Executive officer" means a person holding any of the officer positions created by your charter, constitution, by- laws or any other similar governing document. 10."Hostile fire" means one which becomes uncontrollable or breaks out from where it was intended to be. 11."Impaired property" means tangible property, other than "your product" or "your work", that cannot be used or is less useful because: a.It incorporates "your product" or "your work" that is known or thought to be defective, deficient, inadequate or dangerous; or b.You have failed to fulfill the terms of a contract or agreement; if such property can be restored to use by: a.The repair, replacement, adjustment or removal of "your product" or "your work"; or b.Your fulfilling the terms of the contract or agreement. 12."Insured contract" means: a.A contract for a lease of premises. However, that portion of the contract for a lease of premises that indemnifies any person or organization for damage by fire, lightning or explosion to premises while rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner is subject to the Damage To Premises Rented To You limit described in Section D. Liability And Medical Expenses Limits Of Insurance. b.A sidetrack agreement; c.Any easement or license agreement, including an easement or license agreement in connection with construction or demolition operations on or within 50 feet of a railroad; d.Any obligation, as required by ordinance, to indemnify a municipality, except in connection with work for a municipality; e.An elevator maintenance agreement; or f.That part of any other contract or agreement pertaining to your business (including an indemnification of a municipality in connection with work performed for a municipality) under which you assume the tort liability of another party to pay for "bodily injury" or "property damage" to a third person or organization. Tort liability means a liability that would be imposed by law in the absence of any contract or agreement. Paragraph f.includes that part of any contract or agreement that indemnifies a railroad for "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of construction or demolition operations within 50 feet of any railroad property and affecting any railroad bridge or trestle, tracks, road-beds, tunnel, underpass or crossing. However, Paragraph f. does not include that part of any contract or agreement: (1)That indemnifies an architect, engineer or surveyor for injury or damage arising out of: (a)Preparing, approving or failing to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders, designs or drawings and specifications; or (b)Giving directions or instructions, or failing to give them, if that is the primary cause of the injury or damage; or Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 20 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) (2)Under which the insured, if an architect, engineer or surveyor, assumes liability for an injury or damage arising out of the insured's rendering or failure to render professional services, including those listed in (1) above and supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities. 13."Leased worker" means a person leased to you by a labor leasing firm under an agreement between you and the labor leasing firm, to perform duties related to the conduct of your business. "Leased worker" does not include a "temporary worker". 14."Loading or unloading" means the handling of property: a.After it is moved from the place where it is accepted for movement into or onto an aircraft, watercraft or "auto"; b.While it is in or on an aircraft, watercraft or "auto"; or c.While it is being moved from an aircraft, watercraft or "auto" to the place where it is finally delivered; but "loading or unloading" does not include the movement of property by means of a mechanical device, other than a hand truck, that is not attached to the aircraft, watercraft or "auto". 15."Mobile equipment" means any of the following types of land vehicles, including any attached machinery or equipment: a.Bulldozers, farm machinery, forklifts and other vehicles designed for use principally off public roads; b.Vehicles maintained for use solely on or next to premises you own or rent; c.Vehicles that travel on crawler treads; d.Vehicles, whether self-propelled or not, on which are permanently mounted: (1)Power cranes, shovels, loaders, diggers or drills; or (2)Road construction or resurfacing equipment such as graders, scrapers or rollers; e.Vehicles not described in a., b., c.,or d.above that are not self-propelled and are maintained primarily to provide mobility to permanently attached equipment of the following types: (1)Air compressors, pumps and generators, including spraying, welding, building cleaning, geophysical exploration, lighting and well servicing equipment; or (2)Cherry pickers and similar devices used to raise or lower workers; f.Vehicles not described in a., b., c.,or d.above maintained primarily for purposes other than the transportation of persons or cargo. However, self-propelled vehicles with the following types of permanently attached equipment are not "mobile equipment" but will be considered "autos": (1)Equipment, of at least 1,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, designed primarily for: (a)Snow removal; (b)Road maintenance, but not construction or resurfacing; or (c)Street cleaning; (2)Cherry pickers and similar devices mounted on automobile or truck chassis and used to raise or lower workers; and (3)Air compressors, pumps and generators, including spraying, welding, building cleaning, geophysical exploration, lighting and well servicing equipment. However, “mobile equipment” does not include any land vehicle that is subject to a compulsory or financial responsibility law or other motor vehicle insurance or motor vehicle registration law where they are licensed or principally garaged. Land vehicles subject to a compulsory or financial responsibility law or other motor vehicle insurance law or motor vehicle registration law are considered “autos”. 16."Occurrence" means an accident, including continuous or repeated exposure to substantially the same general harmful conditions. 17."Personal and advertising injury" means injury, including consequential "bodily injury", arising out of one or more of the following offenses: Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 21 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) a.False arrest, detention or imprisonment; b.Malicious prosecution; c.The wrongful eviction from, wrongful entry into, or invasion of the right of private occupancy of a room, dwelling or premises that a person or organization occupies, committed by or on behalf of its owner, landlord or lessor; d.Oral, written, electronic, or any other manner of publication of material that slanders or libels a person or organization or disparages a person's or organization's goods, products or services; e.Oral, written, electronic, or any other manner of publication of material that violates a person's right of privacy; f.Copying, in your "advertisement", a person’s or organization’s "advertising idea" or style of "advertisement"; or g.Infringement of copyright, slogan, or title of any literary or artistic work, in your "advertisement". 18."Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritant or contaminant, including smoke, vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed. 19."Products-completed operations hazard"; a.Includes all "bodily injury" and "property damage" occurring away from premises you own or rent and arising out of "your product" or "your work" except: (1)Products that are still in your physical possession; or (2)Work that has not yet been completed or abandoned. However, "your work" will be deemed to be completed at the earliest of the following times: (a)When all of the work called for in your contract has been completed. (b)When all of the work to be done at the job site has been completed if your contract calls for work at more than one job site. (c)When that part of the work done at a job site has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor working on the same project. Work that may need service, maintenance, correction, repair or replacement, but which is otherwise complete, will be treated as completed. The "bodily injury" or "property damage" must occur away from premises you own or rent, unless your business includes the selling, handling or distribution of "your product" for consumption on premises you own or rent. b.Does not include "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of: (1)The transportation of property, unless the injury or damage arises out of a condition in or on a vehicle not owned or operated by you, and that condition was created by the "loading or unloading" of that vehicle by any insured; or (2)The existence of tools, uninstalled equipment or abandoned or unused materials. 20."Property damage" means: a.Physical injury to tangible property, including all resulting loss of use of that property. All such loss of use shall be deemed to occur at the time of the physical injury that caused it; or b.Loss of use of tangible property that is not physically injured. All such loss of use shall be deemed to occur at the time of "occurrence" that caused it. As used in this definition, "electronic data" is not tangible property. 21."Suit" means a civil proceeding in which damages because of "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" to which this insurance applies are alleged. "Suit" includes: a.An arbitration proceeding in which such damages are claimed and to which the insured must submit or does submit with our consent; or b.Any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding in which such damages are claimed and to which the insured submits with our consent. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 22 of 22 © 2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) 22."Temporary worker" means a person who is furnished to you to substitute for a permanent "employee" on leave or to meet seasonal or short-term workload conditions. 23."Unmanned aircraft" means an aircraft that is not: a.Designed; b.Manufactured; or c.Modified after manufacture; to be controlled directly by a person from within or on the aircraft. 24."Volunteer worker" means a person who: a.Is not your "employee"; b.Donates his or her work; c.Acts at the direction of and within the scope of duties determined by you; and d.Is not paid a fee, salary or other compensation by you or anyone else for their work performed for you. 25."Your product": a.Means: (1)Any goods or products, other than real property, manufactured, sold, handled, distributed or disposed of by: (a)You; (b)Others trading under your name; or (c)A person or organization whose business or assets you have acquired; and (2)Containers (other than vehicles), materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such goods or products. b.Includes: (1)Warranties or representations made at any time with respect to the fitness, quality, durability, performance or use of "your product"; and (2)The providing of or failure to provide warnings or instructions. c.Does not include vending machines or other property rented to or located for the use of others but not sold. 26."Your work": a.Means: (1)Work or operations performed by you or on your behalf; and (2)Materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. b.Includes: (1)Warranties or representations made at any time with respect to the fitness, quality, durability, performance or use of "your work"; and (2)The providing of or failure to provide warnings or instructions. Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. Countersigned by Authorized Representative Form WC 04 03 06 (1) Printed in U.S.A. Process Date:05/07/25 Policy Expiration Date:06/16/26 WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT - CALIFORNIA Policy Number:57 WBC GG0320 Endorsement Number: Effective Date:06/16/25 Effective hour is the same as stated on the Information Page of the policy. Named Insured and Address:GVP VENTURES INC., 1544 EUREKA RD STE 280 ROSEVILLE CA 95661 We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule. The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 2 % of the California workers' compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration. SCHEDULE Person or Organization Job Description Any person or organization for whom you are required by written contract or agreement to obtain this waiver of rights from us Docusign Envelope ID: 73CD1850-A399-40C9-919D-AE662AE7F9D7