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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES
(MELCHIOR LAND SURVEYING, INC.)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the .^L> _ day of
20 (O , by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation, ("City"), and MELCHOIR LAND SURVEYING, INC., a California corporation,
("Contractor").
RECITALS
City requires the professional services of a professional land surveyor that is
experienced in preparation of plats and legal descriptions. Contractor has the necessary
experience in providing these professional services, 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 Work. City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render,
those services (the "Services") that are defined in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated by this
reference in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. Term. This Agreement will be effective for a period of ninety (90) days from the date first
above written.
3. Compensation. The total fee payable for the Services to be performed will be two
thousand nine hundred sixty dollars ($2,960). No other compensation for the Services will be
allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. City reserves
the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until City has accepted the work and/or the
Services specified in Exhibit "A."
4. Status of Contractor. Contractor will perform the Services 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 results to be accomplished.
5. 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.
6. Insurance. Contractor will obtain and maintain policies of commercial general liability
insurance, automobile liability insurance, a combined policy of workers' compensation,
employers liability insurance, and professional liability insurance from an insurance company
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authorized to transact the business of insurance in the State of California which has a current
rating in the Best's Key Rating guide of at least A-:VII OR with a surplus line insurer on the State
of California's List of Eligible Surplus Line Insurers (LESLI) with a rating in the latest Best's Key
Rating Guide of at least "A:X", in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
each, unless otherwise authorized and approved by the City Attorney or the City Manager.
Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written
as claims-made coverage. The insurance will be in force during the life of this Agreement and
will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City by certified mail. City
will be named as an additional insured on General liability. Contractor will furnish certificates of
insurance to the Contract Department, with endorsements to City prior to City's execution of this
Agreement.
7. Conflict of Interest. City will evaluate Contractor's duties pursuant to this Agreement to
determine whether disclosure under the Political Reform Act and City's Conflict of Interest Code
is required of Contractor or any of Contractor's employees, agents or subcontractors. Should it
be determined that disclosure is required, Contractor or Contractor's employees, agents, or
subcontractors will complete and file with the City Clerk those schedules specified by City and
contained in the Statement of Economic Interests Form 700.
8. Compliance with Laws. Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal
laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment and will obtain and maintain a
City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of this Agreement.
9. Termination. City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time after a
discussion, and written notice to the other party. City will pay Contractor's costs for services
delivered up to the time of termination, if the services have been delivered in accordance with
the Agreement.
10. Claims and Lawsuits. By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees it may be subject to
civil penalties for the filing of false claims as set forth in the California False Claims Act,
Government Code sections 12650, et seq., and Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 3.32.025, et
seq. Contractor further acknowledges that debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for the
City of Carlsbad to terminate this Agreement.
11. Venue and Jurisdiction. Contractor agrees and stipulates that the proper venue and
jurisdiction for resolution of any disputes between the parties arising out of this Agreement is the
State Superior Court, San Diego County, California.
12. Assignment. Contractor may assign neither this Agreement nor any part of it, nor any
monies due or to become due under it, without the prior written consent of City.
13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of City and
Contractor. Any amendment will be in writing, signed by both parties, with a statement of
estimated changes in charges or time schedule.
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14. 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.
CONTRACTOR
MELCHOIR LAND SURVEYING, INC.,
a California corporation
*By:
"By:
(sign here)
Susan G. Melchior, President
(print name/title)
CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation of the State of California
Gity Managor or Mayor or Director
ATTEST:
(sign here)
Douglas R. Melchior, Vice
(print name/title) President
LORRAINE M. WOOD
City Clerk
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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.
Chairman,
President, or
Vice-President
**Group B.
Secretary,
Assistant Secretary,
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:
RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
By:
Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
November 22, 2010
City of Carlsbad
Utilities Department
Attn: Mark Biskup, Associate Engineer
1 635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
mark.biskup@carlsbadca.gov
Regarding: Terramar Lift Station ~ Plat and Legal ~ for Proposed Easement
Dear Mark,
Please find fee for Professional Services of Land Surveying for the above referenced project.
Includes:
A. Prepare Legal Description - Exhibit A.
B. Prepare Plat Map - Exhibit B.
Fee: $2960.00
If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
MeKhTpr 1/anft Sucveying^tnc.
Douglas R. MelcMor, P.L.S.
Vice President
MAIN OFFICE
5731 PALMER WAY • SUITE G * CARLSBAD, CA 92O10
(760) 438-1726 • FAX (760) 438-3991
mlsi@paobell.net
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