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Ascent Environmental Inc; 2020-06-24;
City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/151 AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ______________ day of _________________________, 2020, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation, ("City"), and ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., a California corporation, ("Contractor"). RECITALS A.City requires the professional services of an environmental consultant that isexperienced in in reviewing technical reports and supporting documentation for consistency with Climate Action Plan (CAP) measures. B.Contractor has the necessary experience and expertise in providing professionalservices and advice related to plan review for project level CAP measures, adequacy of CEQA analysis and greenhouse gas emissions calculations. 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 herein, City and Contractor agree as follows: 1.SCOPE OF WORKCity retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the"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 skillcustomarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in theMetropolitan 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 abovewritten. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for two (2) additional one (1)year periods or parts thereof. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor'sperformance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will preparea written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement. 4.TIME IS OF THE ESSENCETime is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 5.COMPENSATIONThe total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the initial Agreement term will not exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000). No other compensation for the Services will beallowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. If the City electsto extend the Agreement, the amount shall not exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) per Agreement year. The City reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until Cityhas accepted the work and/or Services specified in Exhibit "A". DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 24thJune City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15 2 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 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 the 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 the 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 The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services. 9. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, 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 herein caused by any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney’s fee, costs or expense City incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City’s self-administered workers’ compensation 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15 3 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 Coverage and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverage and minimum limits indicated below, unless the 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 the City as an additional insured. 10.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance. Insurance written on an “occurrence” basis, including personal & 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. 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 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability which shall provide primary coverage to the City. 10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. 10.2.3 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15 4 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 three (3) 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. 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. For City For Contractor Name Teri Delcamp Name Honey Walters Title Principal Planner Title Principal Department ComDev Address 455 Capitol Mall, Suite 300 City of Carlsbad Sacramento, CA 95826 Address 1635 Faraday Avenue Phone No. (916) 444-7301 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Email Honey.walters@ascentenvironmental.com Phone No. 760-602-4611 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15 5 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. The Contractor shall report investments or interests in all categories. 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. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. 19. 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. 20. TERMINATION In the event of the 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. Either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party may terminate this Agreement. In this event 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15 6 under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made. 21. 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. 22. 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 attorney's 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. 23. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/157 26.AUTHORITYThe 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 authorityto bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC, a California corporation CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California By: By: (sign here) Jeff Murphy Community Development Director Honey Walters, Secretary (print name/title) ATTEST: By: Tammy McMinn for BARBARA ENGLESON (sign here) Poonam Boparai, Principal 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: CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney BY: _____________________________ Assistant City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15 8 EXHIBIT “A” SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Review applicant-prepared forms and documentation for completeness, accuracy and adequacy to determine consistency with CAP measures applicable to specific development proposals. Prepare written confirmation that submitted documentation is adequate for a finding of CAP consistency, or prepare written comments identifying deficiencies and corrections needed in order to demonstrate CAP consistency. If necessary, confirm CAP-related project features against project plans. 2. Validate GHG modeling data inputs, results, and post-processing adjustments. Assess reasonableness of assumptions and data source selections. 3. As needed, confirm expected project emissions against the "brightline" GHG threshold of 900 MTCO2e to determine whether project is subject to CAP measures. It is anticipated that review pursuant to brightline threshold would be limited as the city is working on an updated screening threshold under a separate contract. 4. Confirm energy modeling calculations, reasonableness of assumptions and data source selections. 5. Review re-submittals of CAP consistency checklist forms and supporting documentation to confirm identified deficiencies and corrections have been made, or prepare written corrections as needed. 6. Evaluate infeasibility claims of specific CAP measures, and determine adequacy of proposed modified or substitute GHG-reducing project features. 7. Provide as-needed input and review on GHG thresholds, applicability of the CAP checklist, and potential updates to the city’s GHG analysis framework to stay consistent with the CAP. 8. Provide input and support to city staff on potential CEQA pathways for interim updates to CAP and GHG thresholds. 9. Provide support to city staff in responding to requests for information, answering technical questions, or interpreting application to unique project circumstances. 10. As needed: a. Attend meetings with staff and/or applicants. b. Attend project public hearings, prepared to support staff in responding to GHG and/or CAP consistency-related questions. c. Conduct training to staff and/or Planning Commission related to GHG analysis and CAP consistency determinations. d. Provide ancillary CEQA analysis and/or technical support related to GHG emissions impact assessments or other environmental resource areas, as necessary. e. Assist with updating the city’s CEQA Initial Study Checklist, environmental review process guidelines, and other CEQA-related forms as needed to ensure consistency with recent changes in state laws and guidance. DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 City Attorney Approved Version 4/1/15 9 11. Support city-sponsored projects in determining CAP consistency as above. Performance requirements: 1. First review of technical reports and supporting documentation shall be completed and results communicated to city within 15 calendar days of receipt. 2. Second and subsequent reviews of re-submitted reports and supporting documentation shall be completed and results communicated to city within 10 calendar days of receipt. 3. Consultant shall be available to city staff by telephone during normal business hours. Telephone and email messages from city staff shall be returned within one business day, as feasible. 4. At City staff's discretion, direct communication between consultant and applicants, or their representatives, is permissible in order to facilitate technical review of reports, provided that staff are promptly notified of such communications. Any such telephone and email messages from applicant shall be responded to within one business day, as feasible. 5. With each request for payment, Consultant shall include a report that identifies each project review and re-review by project name and/or project number, the number of hours performed conducting each review and re-review, and number of days in review as provided in performance requirements #1 and #2 above. Budgeted Fee: Not to exceed $35,000 Principal Project Director Project Manager Analyst Totals Hours/Rates $260/hr. $180/hr. $140/hr. $125/hr. 3 reviews per month for 6 months (18 total) 2 6 12 72 $12,280 3 re-reviews per month for 6 months (18 total) 1 2 9 27 $5,255 Initial Study Checklist support or other analyses 4 21 32 40 $14,300 Other - meetings/training 2 4 10 $2,640 Total hours 9 33 63 139 Misc. and reimbursable exp. (copying, mileage, etc.) $525 Total not to exceed cost $35,000 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 Ascent Environmental – 2020 Billing Rates (rev. 5.6.20) ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 2020 RATE SCHEDULE (EFFECTIVE UNTIL MARCH 1, 2021) After March 1, 2021, budget augmentations and contract amendments will be calculated using updated billing rates, unless precluded by contract terms. Labor Classification Billing Rate Principal, Director $200 to $340 Senior Environmental Manager, Senior Planner/Scientist/Biologist $170 to $240 Environmental Manager, Project Planner/Scientist/Biologist $125 to $190 Staff Planner, Environmental Planner, Staff Scientist/Staff Biologist $110 to $150 Graphics/GIS $95 to $135 Document Production/Word Processor/ Administrative Assistant $95 to $125 Project Assistant $75 to $115 Direct Costs Rates Reproduction: 8 ½” by 11” $0.07/page (black and white); $0.26/page (color) Reproduction: 11” by 17” $0.14/page B&W; $0.52/page color Reproduction: Plotter $5/square foot Reproduction: CDs $10/disc Automobile mileage (IRS rate in effect) $0.545 Noise meter $100 / half day, $150 / day, $200 / day plus overnight, $500 / week GPS Unit $100 / half day, $150 / day, $200 / day plus overnight, $500 / week Lodging and/or Per Diem Government rates or as negotiated Other direct costs As incurred Subcontractors As incurred* *A project-support management cost of 10 percent will be applied to subcontractor costs. Lump-Sum Price. Work is authorized based on a lump sum price. Monthly invoices will be issued based on the percentage of progress toward completion of the work. Price Allocation to Tasks or Staff. If the proposed cost presentation allocates funding to specific tasks or staff, Ascent may reallocate budget during the course of work, as long as the total contract price is not exceeded. DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD CERTIFICATE HOLDER © 1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2014/01) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE CANCELLATION DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE LOCJECTPRO-POLICY GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: OCCURCLAIMS-MADE COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PREMISES (Ea occurrence)$DAMAGE TO RENTED EACH OCCURRENCE $ MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ $RETENTIONDED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR $ AGGREGATE $ EACH OCCURRENCE $ UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) INSRLTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY)LIMITS PERSTATUTE OTH-ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ $ $ ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE If yes, describe underDESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below (Mandatory in NH)OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED SCHEDULED HIRED AUTOS NON-OWNEDAUTOSAUTOS AUTOS COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT BODILY INJURY (Per person) BODILY INJURY (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE $ $ $ $ THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THISCERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSD ADDL WVD SUBR N / A $ $ (Ea accident) (Per accident) OTHER: THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: INSURED PHONE(A/C, No, Ext): PRODUCER ADDRESS:E-MAIL FAX(A/C, No): CONTACTNAME: NAIC # INSURER A : INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 3/23/2020 Dealey,Renton &AssociatesLicense#0020739P.O.Box 12675OaklandCA94604-2675 Nancy Ferrick 510-465-3090 510-452-2193 nferrick@dealeyrenton.com Travelers Property Casualty Company of America 25674 ASCENENVI The Travelers Indemnity Company of Connecticut 25682AscentEnvironmental,Inc.455 Capitol Mall,Suite 300SacramentoCA95814-4405 Underwriters at Lloyd's,London 1868669250 A X 2,000,000 X 1,000,000 10,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 X Y Y 6806H400124 3/15/2020 3/15/2021 4,000,000 B 1,000,000 XX Y Y BA3710P295 3/15/2020 3/15/2021 A X X 1,000,000YYCUP3384T427 1,000,000 3/15/2020 3/15/2021 A N Y UB7K512607 3/15/2020 3/15/2021 X 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 C ProfessionalLiability W123BD190901 3/15/2020 3/15/2021 2,000,0003,000,000 per ClaimAnnualAggregate Re:Ascent Project No.20200050.01 -City of Carlsbad –Harding &Oak NEPA.The City of Carlsbad,its officials,employees and volunteers are included asadditionalinsuredforGeneralandAutoLiabilityasrequiredbywrittencontractoragreement.General Liability Insurance is primary and a severability of interestclauseappliesperpolicyform.Umbrella is follow form.A Waiver of Subrogation applies to General Liability,Automobile Liability and Workers'Compensation.30 Days Notice of Cancellation. 30 Days Notice of Cancellation City of CarlsbadCommunityDevelopmentAttn:Dave de Cordova1200CarlsbadVillageDriverCarlsbad,CA 92008 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 ÐÑÔ×ÝÇÒËÓÞÛÎ COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY ISSUED DATE: ÌØ×ÍÛÒÜÑÎÍÛÓÛÒÌÝØßÒÙÛÍÌØÛÐÑÔ×ÝÇòÐÔÛßÍÛÎÛßÜ×ÌÝßÎÛÚËÔÔÇò ̸·»²¼±®»³»²¬³±¼·º·»·²«®¿²½»°®±ª·¼»¼«²¼»®¬¸»º±´´±©·²¹æ ÝÑÓÓÛÎÝ×ßÔÙÛÒÛÎßÔÔ×ßÞ×Ô×ÌÇÝÑÊÛÎßÙÛÐßÎÌ øײº±®³¿¬·±²®»¯«·®»¼¬±½±³°´»¬»¬¸·Í½¸»¼«´»ô·º²±¬¸±©²¿¾±ª»ô©·´´¾»¸±©²·²¬¸»Ü»½´¿®¿¬·±²ò÷ Í»½¬·±²×× É¸±×߲ײ«®»¼·¿³»²¼»¼¬±·²ó ̸··²«®¿²½»¼±»²±¬¿°°´§¬±þ¾±¼·´§·²¶«®§þ±® ½´«¼»¿¿²¿¼¼·¬·±²¿´·²«®»¼¬¸»°»®±²ø÷±® þ°®±°»®¬§¼¿³¿¹»þ±½½«®®·²¹ô±®°»®±²¿´·²¶«®§Œ ±®¹¿²·¦¿¬·±²ø÷¸±©²·²¬¸»Í½¸»¼«´»ô¾«¬±²´§ ±®¿¼ª»®¬··²¹·²¶«®§Œ¿®··²¹±«¬±º¿²±ºº»²» ©·¬¸®»°»½¬¬±´·¿¾·´·¬§º±®þ¾±¼·´§·²¶«®§þôþ°®±°»®¬§ ½±³³·¬¬»¼ô¿º¬»®æ ¼¿³¿¹»þôþ°»®±²¿´·²¶«®§Œ±®¿¼ª»®¬··²¹·²¶«®§þ ß´´©±®µô·²½´«¼·²¹³¿¬»®·¿´ô°¿®¬±®»¯«·°ó½¿«»¼ô·²©¸±´»±®·²°¿®¬ô¾§æ ³»²¬º«®²·¸»¼·²½±²²»½¬·±²©·¬¸«½¸©±®µô DZ«®¿½¬±®±³··±²å±®±²¬¸»°®±¶»½¬ø±¬¸»®¬¸¿²»®ª·½»ô³¿·²¬»ó ²¿²½»±®®»°¿·®÷¬±¾»°»®º±®³»¼¾§±®±²Ì¸»¿½¬±®±³··±²±º¬¸±»¿½¬·²¹±²§±«®¾»¸¿´º±º¬¸»¿¼¼·¬·±²¿´·²«®»¼ø÷¿¬¬¸»´±½¿ó¾»¸¿´ºå ¬·±²±º¬¸»½±ª»®»¼±°»®¿¬·±²¸¿¾»»²½±³ó·²¬¸»°»®º±®³¿²½»±º§±«®±²¹±·²¹±°»®¿¬·±²º±®°´»¬»¼å±®¬¸»¿¼¼·¬·±²¿´·²«®»¼ø÷¿¬¬¸»´±½¿¬·±²ø÷¼»·¹ó ̸¿¬°±®¬·±²±ºþ§±«®©±®µþ±«¬±º©¸·½¸¬¸»²¿¬»¼¿¾±ª»ò ·²¶«®§±®¼¿³¿¹»¿®·»¸¿¾»»²°«¬¬±·¬·²óÉ·¬¸®»°»½¬¬±¬¸»·²«®¿²½»¿ºº±®¼»¼¬±¬¸»»¬»²¼»¼«»¾§¿²§°»®±²±®±®¹¿²·¦¿¬·±²¿¼¼·¬·±²¿´·²«®»¼ô¬¸»º±´´±©·²¹¿¼¼·¬·±²¿´»¨½´«ó ±¬¸»®¬¸¿²¿²±¬¸»®½±²¬®¿½¬±®±®«¾½±²¬®¿½ó·±²¿°°´§æ ¬±®»²¹¿¹»¼·²°»®º±®³·²¹±°»®¿¬·±²º±®¿ °®·²½·°¿´¿¿°¿®¬±º¬¸»¿³»°®±¶»½¬ò ݱ°§®·¹¸¬îððë̸»Í¬òп«´Ì®¿ª»´»®Ý±³°¿²·»ôײ½òß´´®·¹¸¬®»»®ª»¼ò п¹»ï±ºï ײ½´«¼»½±°§®·¹¸¬»¼³¿¬»®·¿´±º×²«®¿²½»Í»®ª·½»Ñºº·½»ôײ½ò©·¬¸·¬°»®³··±²ò Any person or organization that you agree in a written contract, on this Coverage Part, provided that such written contract was signed and executed by you before, and is in effect when the "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurs or the "personal injury" or "advertising injury" offense is committed. Any project to which an applicable written contract with the described in the Name of Additional Insured Person(s) or Organization(s) section of this Schedule applies. 6806H400124 3/23/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 ÐÑÔ×ÝÇÒËÓÞÛÎæ COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY ISSUED DATE: ÌØ×ÍÛÒÜÑÎÍÛÓÛÒÌÝØßÒÙÛÍÌØÛÐÑÔ×ÝÇòÐÔÛßÍÛÎÛßÜ×ÌÝßÎÛÚËÔÔÇò ̸·»²¼±®»³»²¬³±¼·º·»·²«®¿²½»°®±ª·¼»¼«²¼»®¬¸»º±´´±©·²¹æ ÝÑÓÓÛÎÝ×ßÔÙÛÒÛÎßÔÔ×ßÞ×Ô×ÌÇÝÑÊÛÎßÙÛÐßÎÌ ×²º±®³¿¬·±²®»¯«·®»¼¬±½±³°´»¬»¬¸·Í½¸»¼«´»ô·º²±¬¸±©²¿¾±ª»ô©·´´¾»¸±©²·²¬¸»Ü»½´¿®¿¬·±²ò ·¿³»²¼»¼¬±·²ó ´±½¿¬·±²¼»·¹²¿¬»¼¿²¼¼»½®·¾»¼·²¬¸»½¸»¼«´»±º ½´«¼»¿¿²¿¼¼·¬·±²¿´·²«®»¼¬¸»°»®±²ø÷±®±®ó ¬¸·»²¼±®»³»²¬°»®º±®³»¼º±®¬¸¿¬¿¼¼·¬·±²¿´·²ó ¹¿²·¦¿¬·±²ø÷¸±©²·²¬¸»Í½¸»¼«´»ô¾«¬±²´§©·¬¸ «®»¼¿²¼·²½´«¼»¼·²¬¸»þ°®±¼«½¬ó½±³°´»¬»¼±°»®¿ó ®»°»½¬¬±´·¿¾·´·¬§º±®þ¾±¼·´§·²¶«®§þ±®þ°®±°»®¬§¼¿³ó ¬·±²¸¿¦¿®¼þò ¿¹»þ½¿«»¼ô·²©¸±´»±®·²°¿®¬ô¾§þ§±«®©±®µþ¿¬¬¸» ×ÍÑЮ±°»®¬·»ôײ½òôîððì п¹»ï±ºï Any person or organization that you agree in a written contract to include as an additional insured on this Coverage Part for "bodily injury" or "property damage" included in the "products- completed operations hazard", provided that such contract was signed and executed by you before, and is in effect when, the bodily injury or property damage occurs. Any project to which an applicable contract described in the Name of Additional Insured Person(s) or Organization(s) section of this Schedule applies. 3/23/20206806H400124 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 NAMED INSURED: POLICY NUMBER: <PNUM> ADDITIONAL COVERAGES BY WRITTEN CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT This is a summary of the coverages provided under the following forms (complete forms available): Page 1 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE Excerpt from COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE (FORM #CG T1 00 02 19) SECTION IV - COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS 4. OTHER INSURANCE - d. PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE IF REQUIREDBY WRITTEN CONTRACT:If you specifically agree in a written contract or agreement that the insurance afforded to an insured under this Coverage Part must apply on a primary basis, or a primary and non-contributory basis, this insurance is primary to other insurance that is available to such insured which covers such insured as a namedinsured, and we will not share with that other insurance, provided that: (1) The "bodily injury" or "property damage" for which coverage is sought occurs; and(2) The "personal and advertising injury" for which coverage is sought is caused by an offense that iscommitted; subsequent to the signing of that contract or agreement by you. Excerpt from XTEND ENDORSEMENT FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS (FORM #CG D3 79 02 19) PROVISION M. - BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION - WHEN REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT: If the insured has agreed in a written contract or agreement to waive that insured's right of recovery against any person or organization, we waive our right of recovery against such person ororganization, but only for payments we make because of: a."Bodily injury" or "property damage" that occurs; orb. "Personal and advertising injury" caused by an offense that is committed; subsequent to the signing of that contract or agreement. Ascent Environmental,Inc. 6806H400124 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 COMMERCIAL AUTO THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY.PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. AUTO COVERAGE PLUS ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE This endorsement broadens coverage.However,coverage for any injury,damage or medical expenses described in any of the provisions of this endorsement may be excluded or limited by another endorsement to the Coverage Part,and these coverage broadening provisions do not apply to the extent that coverage is excluded or limited by such an endorsement.The following listing is a general cover- age description only.Limitations and exclusions may apply to these coverages.Read all the provisions of this en- dorsement and the rest of your policy carefully to determine rights,duties,and what is and is not covered. A.BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED H.AUDIO,VISUAL AND DATA ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INCREASED LIMITB.EMPLOYEE HIRED AUTO I.WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE GLASSC.EMPLOYEES AS INSURED J.PERSONAL PROPERTYD.SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS INCREASED LIMITS K.AIRBAGS E.TRAILERS INCREASED LOAD CAPACITY L.AUTO LOAN LEASE GAP F.HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE M.BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION G.PHYSICAL DAMAGE TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES INCREASED LIMIT A.BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED performing duties related to the conduct of your business.The following is added to Paragraph A.1.,Who Is An Insured,of SECTION II COVERED AUTOS 2.The following replaces Paragraph b.in B.5., LIABILITY COVERAGE:Other Insurance,of SECTION IV BUSI- NESS AUTO CONDITIONS:Any person or organization who is required under a written contract or agreement between you and b.For Hired Auto Physical Damage Cover- that person or organization,that is signed and age,the following are deemed to be cov- executed by you before the "bodily injury"or ered "autos"you own: "property damage"occurs and that is in effect (1)Any covered "auto"you lease,hire,during the policy period,to be named as an addi-rent or borrow;andtionalinsuredisan"insured"for Covered Autos (2)Any covered "auto"hired or rented byLiabilityCoverage,but only for damages to which your "employee"under a contract inthisinsuranceappliesandonlytotheextentthat an "employee's"name,with yourpersonororganizationqualifiesasan"insured" permission,while performing dutiesundertheWhoIsAnInsuredprovisioncontained related to the conduct of your busi-in Section II. ness.B.EMPLOYEE HIRED AUTO However,any "auto"that is leased,hired,1.The following is added to Paragraph A.1.,rented or borrowed with a driver is not aWhoIsAnInsured,of SECTION II COV-covered "auto".ERED AUTOS LIABILITY COVERAGE: C.EMPLOYEES AS INSUREDAn"employee"of yours is an "insured"while The following is added to Paragraph A.1.,Who Isoperatingacovered"auto"hired or rented An Insured,of SECTION II COVERED AUTOSunderacontractoragreementinan"em-LIABILITY COVERAGE:ployee's"name,with your permission,while CA T4 20 02 15 ©2015 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved.Page 1 of 3 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office,Inc.with its permission. BA3710P295 DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 COMMERCIAL AUTO (2)An adjustment for depreciation and physicalAny"employee"of yours is an "insured"while us- ing a covered "auto"you don't own,hire or borrow condition will be made in determining actual in your business or your personal affairs.cash value in the event of a total "loss". D.SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS INCREASED (3)If a repair or replacement results in better LIMITS than like kind or quality,we will not pay for the amount of betterment.1.The following replaces Paragraph A.2.a.(2)of SECTION II COVERED AUTOS LIABILITY (4)A deductible equal to the highest Physical COVERAGE:Damage deductible applicable to any owned covered "auto".(2)Up to $3,000 for cost of bail bonds (in- (5)This Coverage Extension does not apply to:cluding bonds for related traffic law viola- tions)required because of an "accident"(a)Any "auto"that is hired,rented or bor-we cover.We do not have to furnish rowed with a driver;orthesebonds.(b)Any "auto"that is hired,rented or bor-2.The following replaces Paragraph A.2.a.(4)of rowed from your "employee".SECTION II COVERED AUTOS LIABILITY G.PHYSICAL DAMAGE TRANSPORTATIONCOVERAGE:EXPENSES INCREASED LIMIT(4)All reasonable expenses incurred by the The following replaces the first sentence in Para-"insured"at our request,including actual graph A.4.a.,Transportation Expenses,oflossofearningsupto$500 a day be-SECTION III PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVER-cause of time off from work.AGE:E.TRAILERS INCREASED LOAD CAPACITY We will pay up to $50 per day to a maximum ofThefollowingreplacesParagraphC.1.of SEC-$1,500 for temporary transportation expense in-TION I COVERED AUTOS:curred by you because of the total theft of a cov- 1."Trailers"with a load capacity of 3,000 ered "auto"of the pri ate passenger type.v pounds or less designed primarily for travel H.AUDIO,VISUAL AND DATA ELECTRONIConpublicroads.EQUIPMENT INCREASED LIMIT F.HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE Paragraph C.1.b.of SECTION III PHYSICAL The following is added to Paragraph A.4.,Cover-DAMAGE COVERAGE is deleted. age Extensions,of SECTION III PHYSICAL I.WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE GLASSDAMAGECOVERAGE:The following is added to Paragraph D.,Deducti-Hired Auto Physical Damage Coverage ble,of SECTION III PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE:If hired "autos"are covered "autos"for Covered Autos Liability Coverage but not covered "autos"No deductible for a covered "auto"will apply to for Physical Damage Coverage,and this policy glass damage if the glass is repaired rather than replaced.also provides Physical Damage Coverage for an owned "auto",then the Physical Damage Cover-J.PERSONAL PROPERTY age is extended to "autos"that you hire,rent or The following is added to Paragraph A.4.,Cover-borrow subject to the following:age Extensions,of SECTION III PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE:(1)The most we will pay for "loss"to any one "auto"that you hire,rent or borrow is the Personal Property Coverage lesser of:We will pay up to $400 for "loss"to wearing ap- (a)$50,000;parel and other personal property which is: (1)Owned by an "insured";and(b)The actual cash value of the damaged or stolen property as of the time of the (2)In or on your covered "auto". "loss";or This coverage only applies in the event of a total (c)The cost of repairing or replacing the theft of your covered "auto". damaged or stolen property with other No deductibles apply to Personal Property cover-property of like kind and quality.age. Page 2 of 3 ©2015 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved.CA T4 20 02 15 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office,Inc.with its permission. DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 COMMERCIAL AUTO K.AIRBAGS (2)Any: The following is added to Paragraph B.3.,Exclu-(a)Overdue lease or loan payments at the sions,of SECTION III PHYSICAL DAMAGE time of the "loss"; COVERAGE:(b)Financial penalties imposed under a Exclusion 3.a.does not apply to "loss"to one or lease for excessive use,abnormal wear more airbags in a covered "auto"you own that in-and tear or high mileage; flate due to a cause other than a cause of "loss"(c)Security deposits not returned by the les-set forth in Paragraphs A.1.b.and A.1.c.,but sor;only: (d)Costs for extended warranties,Credit Lifea.If that "auto"is a covered "auto"for Compre-Insurance,Health,Accident or DisabilityhensiveCoverageunderthispolicy;Insurance purchased with the loan orb.The airbags are not covered under any war-lease;andranty;and (e)Carry-over balances from previous loansc.The airbags were not intentionally inflated.or leases. We will pay up to a maximum of $1,000 for any M.BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATIONone"loss". The following replaces Paragraph A.5.,TransferL.AUTO LOAN LEASE GAP Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us,The following is added to Paragraph A.4.,Cover-of SECTION IV BUSINESS AUTO CONDI-age Extensions,of SECTION III PHYSICAL TIONS:DAMAGE COVERAGE:5.Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery AgainstAutoLoanLeaseGapCoverageforPrivateOthersToUsPassengerTypeVehicles We waive any right of recovery we may haveIntheeventofatotal"loss"to a covered "auto"of against any person or organization to the ex-the private passenger type shown in the Schedule tent required of you by a written contract exe-or Declarations for which Physical Damage Cov-cuted prior to any "accident"or "loss",pro-erage is provided,we will pay any unpaid amount vided that the "accident"or "loss"arises out ofdue on the lease or loan for such covered "auto" the operations contemplated by such con-less the following: tract.The waiver applies only to the person or(1)The amount paid under the Physical Damage organization designated in such contract.Coverage Section of the policy for that "auto"; and CA T4 20 02 15 ©2015 The Travelers Indemnity Company.All rights reserved.Page 3 of 3 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office,Inc.with its permission. DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY POLICY ENDORSEMENT WC 99 03 76 (A) POLICY NUMBER: WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT CALIFORNIA (BLANKET WAIVER) 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. The additional premium for this endorsement shall be %of the California workers'compensation pre- mium. Schedule Person or Organization Job Description This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. (The information below is required only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) Insurance Company Countersigned by DATE OF ISSUE:Page 1 of 1 Any Person or organization for which the insured has agreed by written contract executed prior to loss to furnish this waiver. DocuSign Envelope ID: 806B09E8-1B9E-497C-B052-EB97D06873C8