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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Science Associates; 2017-07-12; UTIL1572MASTER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES) .. ! ' . I . UTIL1572 ifHIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the l 2t:v\. day of \J U.l~ , 20fl, by and between the Carlsbad Municipal w'ater District, a Public Agency orgaized under theMunicipal Water Act of 1911, and a Subsidiary District of the City of Carlsbad, hereinafter referred to as "City", and Environmental Science Associates, a California Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor." RECITALS A. CMWD requires the professional services of an environmental services consultant that is experienced in providing project management for project requiring environmental services. B. The professional services are required on a non-exclusive, project-by-project basis. C. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice related to project management and advice environmental services. D. Contractor has submitted a proposal to CMWD and has affirmed its willingness and ability to perform such work. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, CMWD and Contractor agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK CMWD 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. Contractor's obligations with respect to any project granted to Contractor under this Agreement will be as specified in the Task Description for the project (see paragraph 5 below). 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 until November 30, 2021. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor's performance, CMWD needs, and appropriation of funds by the CMWD Board of Directors. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement. 4. PROGRESS AND COMPLETION The work for any project granted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement will begin within ten (10) days after receipt of notification to proceed by CMWD and be completed within the time specified in the Task Description for the project (see paragraph 5 below). Extensions of time for a specific Task Description may be granted if requested by Contractor and agreed to in writing by the Executive Manager (or designee) or General Manager of CMWD as authorized by the Executive Manager ("General Manager"). The Executive Manager (or designee) or General Manager will give allowance for documented and substantiated unforeseeable and unavoidable General Counsel Approved Version 9/1/15 UTIL1572 26. 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 Contractorthis ~ day of (\\AN.-, 20_D_. CONTRACTOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES California Corporation By: (sign here) ~ Bi.i~~h, $erlor'lit.t. (print nameitle) f ~\~ By:~(~ (signhere) l11btf.f-' CvrsiMlcr:o (print name/title) CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, a public agency organized under the Municipal Water Act of 1911, and a Su.bsidiary.~e City of Carlsbad // By: ~,of/2, Matt Hall, President ATTEST: 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 !!l!!!l attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California APPROVED AS TO FORM: CELIA A ~E~~ :Y Attorney BY: //{tJLC~ ~ 9::-Deputy General Counsel 8 General Counsel Approved Version 9/1 /15