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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArborPro Inc. - Professional Services Contract for Urban Forest Ma PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSULTANT THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT, entered into this 5day of -4ow,i'nr1023, between the City of Yakima, a Washington municipal corporation ("City"), and ArborPro Inc., ("Contractor"). WITNESSETH:The parties, in consideration of the terms and conditions herein,do hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. Statement of Work The minimum services (hereinafter referred to as "Services") that the Contractor will provide include services described in RFP123410QP,which are attached as Exhibit A hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Compensation The City agrees to pay the Contractor according to Exhibit B,attached hereto and incorporated herein,which Exhibit includes the deliverables and payment schedule of itemized prices as listed in the Contractor's Proposal submittal at the time and in the manner and upon the conditions provided for the Contract. 3. Contract Term The period of this Contract shall be for a period of one year from its effective date. The City may, at its option, extend the Contract on a year to year basis for up to two(2) additional years. Contract extensions shall be automatic, and shall go into effect without written confirmation, unless the City provides advance notice of the intention to not renew. 4. Agency Relationship between City and Contractor Contractor shall, at all times, be an independent Contractor and not an agent or representative of City with regard to performance of the Services. Contractor shall not represent that it is,or hold itself out as, an agent or representative of City. In no event shall Contractor be authorized to enter into any Contract or undertaking for,or on, behalf of City. 5. Successors and Assigns a. Neither the City, nor the Contractor,shall assign,transfer,or encumber any rights,duties,or interests accruing from this Contract without the prior written consent of the other. b. The Contractor for itself, and for its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, does hereby agree to the full performance of all the covenants herein contained upon the part of the Contractor. 6. Property Rights All records or papers of any sort relating to the City and to the project will at all times be the property of the City and shall be surrendered to the City upon demand. All information concerning the City and said project which is not otherwise a matter of public record or required by law to be made public, is confidential,and the Contractor will not, in whole or part, now or at any time disclose that information without the express written consent of the City. 7. Inspection, Retention and Production of Records a. The records relating to the Services shall, at all times, be subject to inspection by and with the approval of the City, but the making of(or failure or delay in making)such inspection or approval shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for performance of the Services in accordance with this Contract, notwithstanding the City's knowledge of defective or non-complying performance,its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. Contractor shall provide the City sufficient, safe, and proper facilities, and/or send copies of the requested documents to the City. Contractor's records relating to the Services will be provided to the City upon the City's request. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 1 of 16 b. Contractor shall promptly furnish the City with such information and records which are related to the Services of this Contract as may be requested by the City. Until the expiration of six(6) years after final payment of the compensation payable under this Contract, or for a longer period if required by law or by the Washington Secretary of State's record retention schedule, Contractor shall retain and provide the City access to(and the City shall have the right to examine, audit and copy)all of Contractor's books, documents, papers and records which are related to the Services performed by Contractor under this Contract. If any litigation,claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six(6)year period,the records shall be retained until all litigation,claims,or audit findings involving the records have been resolved. c. All records relating to Contractor's services under this Contract must be made available to the City, and the records relating to the Services are City of Yakima records. They must be produced to third parties, if required pursuant to the Washington State Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, or by law. All records relating to Contractor's services under this Contract must be retained by Contractor for the minimum period of time required pursuant to the Washington Secretary of State's records retention schedule. d. The terms of this section shall survive any expiration or termination of this Contract. 8. Work Made for Hire All work the Contractor performs under this Contract shall be considered work made for hire, and shall be the property of the City. The City shall own any and all data, documents, plans, copyrights, specifications, working papers, and any other materials the Contractor produces in connection with this Contract. On completion or termination of the Contract, the Contractor shall deliver these materials to the City. 9. Compliance with Law Contractor agrees to perform all Services under and pursuant to this Contract in full compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted or promulgated by any governmental agency or regulatory body,whether federal, state, local, or otherwise, including policies adopted by the City, as those laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies now exist or may hereafter be amended or enacted. Contractor shall procure and have all applicable and necessary permits, licenses and approvals of any federal, state, and local government or governmental authority or this project, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful execution of the work. Contractor's obligations under this section include, but are not limited to,the following: Contractor shall procure and have all applicable and necessary permits, licenses and approvals of any federal, state, and local government or governmental authority or this project, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful execution of the work. a. Procurement of a City Business License. Contractor must procure a City of Yakima Business License and pay all charges,fees, and taxes associated with said license. b. Contractor must provide proof of a valid Washington department of Revenue state excise tax registration number, as required in Title 85 RCW. c. Contractor must provide proof of a valid Washington Unified Business Identification (UBI)number. Contractor must have a current UBI number and not be disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06.101 or 36.12.065(3). d. Contractor must provide proof of a valid Washington Employment Security Department number as required by Title 50 RCW. e. Foreign (Non-Washington) Corporations: Although the City does not require foreign corporate proposers to qualify in the City, County or State prior to submitting a proposal, it is specifically understood and agreed that any such corporation will promptly take all necessary measures to become authorized to conduct business in the City of Yakima, at their own expense, without regard to whether such corporation is actually awarded the contract, and in the event that the award is made, prior to conducting any business in the City. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 2 of 16 10. Nondiscrimination Provision During the performance of this Contract,the Contractor agrees as follows: The Contractor shall not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran's status, political affiliation or belief, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap in violation of the Washington State Law Against Discrimination(RCW chapter 49.60)or the Americans with Disabilities Act(42 USC 12101 et seq.). This provision shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, and the provision of Services under this Contract. In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the non-discrimination clause of this contract or with any such rules, regulations, or orders,this Contract may be cancelled,terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for any future City contracts. 11. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: The Contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,discussed,or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.However,employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or(c)consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 12. Indemnification and Hold Harmless a. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in performing the Services to prevent injury to persons or property. The Contractor agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, insurers, attorneys, and volunteers from all liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses related to all claims, suits, arbitration actions, investigations, and regulatory or other governmental proceedings arising from or in connection with this Contract or the acts,failures to act,errors or omissions of the Contractor, or any Contractor's agent or subcontractor, in performance of this Contract. b. Industrial Insurance Act Waiver. It is specifically and expressly understood that the Contractor waives any immunity that may be granted to it under the Washington State industrial insurance act, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. Contractor's indemnification shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount of damages,compensation or benefits payable to or by any third party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts or any other benefits acts or programs. Contractor shall require that its subcontractors, and anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by Contractor, and anyone for whose acts Contractor may be liable in connection with its performance of this Contract, comply with the terms of this paragraph,waive any immunity granted under Title 51 RCW,and assume all potential liability for actions brought by their respective employees.The Parties acknowledge that they have mutually negotiated this waiver. c. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Contract is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractor and the City, the Contractor's liability, including the duty and cost to defend,shall be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. d. Nothing contained in this Section or this Contract shall be construed to create a liability or a right of indemnification in any third party. e. The terms of this Section shall survive any expiration or termination of this Contract. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 3 of 16 13. Contractor's Liability Insurance At all times during performance of the Services and this Contract, Contractor shall secure and maintain in effect insurance to protect the City and Contractor from and against any and all claims,damages,losses,and expenses arising out of or resulting from the performance of this Contract. Contractor shall provide and maintain in force insurance in limits no less than that stated below,as applicable. The City reserves the right to require higher limits should it deem it necessary in the best interest of the public. Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as evidence of coverage for each of the policies and outlined herein. A copy of the additional insured endorsement attached to the policy shall be included with the certificate. This Certificate of insurance shall be provided to the City, prior to commencement of work. Failure to provide the City with proof of insurance and/or to maintain such insurance outlined herein shall be a material breach of this Contract and a basis for termination. Failure of City to demand such verification of coverage with these insurance requirements or failure of City to identify a deficiency from the insurance documentation provided shall not be construed as a waiver of Contractor's obligation to maintain such insurance. Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to those who are Additional Insureds under this Contract. Any insurance, self-insurance or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be in excess of the Contractor's insurance and neither the City nor its insurance providers shall contribute to any settlements, defense costs, or other payments made by Contractor's insurance. All additional insured endorsements required by this Section shall include an explicit waiver of subrogation. If at any time during the life of the Contract, or any extension, Contractor fails to maintain the required insurance in full force and effect, all work under the contract shall be discontinued immediately. Any failure to maintain the required insurance may be sufficient cause for the City to terminate the Contract. The following insurance is required: a. Commercial Liability Insurance Before this Contract is fully executed by the parties, Contractor shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance and additional insured endorsements as proof of commercial liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00)general aggregate. If Contractor carries higher coverage limits,such limits shall be shown on the Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements and the City,its elected and appointed officials,employees,agents,attorneys and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds for such higher limits. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage amount,the policy number,and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Contract. The certificate of insurance and additional insured endorsements shall name the City of Yakima, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, attorneys and volunteers as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington.The requirements contained herein,as well as City of Yakima's review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Contractor is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Contractor under this contract. b. Automobile Liability Insurance Before this Contract is fully executed by the parties, Contractor shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of automobile liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. If Contractor carries higher coverage limits, such limits shall be shown on the Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements and the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, attorneys and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds for such higher limits. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is,the coverage amount,the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Contract. The 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 4 of 16 certificate of insurance and additional insured endorsements shall name the City of Yakima,its elected and appointed officials, employees,agents,attorneys and volunteers as additional insureds,and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington. The requirements contained herein, as well as City of Yakima's review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Contractor is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Contractor under this contract. The business auto liability shall include Hired and Non-Owned coverage if necessary. c. Employer's Liability(Stop Gap) Contractor and all subcontractor(s)shall at all times comply with all applicable workers'compensation,occupational disease, and occupational health and safety laws,statutes,and regulations to the full extent applicable,and shall maintain Employer's Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000.00. The City shall not be held responsible in any way for claims filed by Contractor or its employees for services performed under the terms of this Contract. Contractor agrees to assume full liability for all claims arising from this Contract including claims resulting from negligent acts of all subcontractor(s). Contractor is responsible to ensure subcontractor(s) have insurance as needed. Failure of subcontractors(s)to comply with insurance requirements does not limit Contractor's liability or responsibility. d. Professional Liability The Contractor shall provide evidence of Professional Liability insurance covering professional errors and omissions. Contractor shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of professional liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per claim combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage amount,the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VI'or higher in Best's Guide. If the policy is written on a claims made basis the coverage will continue in force for an additional two years after the completion of this contract. If insurance is on a claims made form, its retroactive date,and that of all subsequent renewals, shall be no later than the effective date of this Contract. 14. Severability If any term or condition of this Contract or the application thereof to any person(s) or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or application. To this end,the terms and conditions of this Contract are declared severable. 15. Contract Documents This Contract, the Request for Qualifications & Proposals No. 123410QP Scope of Work, conditions, addenda, and modifications and Contractor's proposal (to the extent consistent with Yakima City documents) constitute the Contract Documents and are complementary. Specific Federal and State laws and the terms of this Contract,in that order respectively, supersede other inconsistent provisions.These Contract Documents are on file in the Office of the Purchasing Manager, 129 No. 2nd St.,Yakima,WA, 98901,and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. 16. Termination Termination for Cause: In the event the Contractor breaches this Contract, the City may terminate the Contract at its sole discretion in such event that it provides the Contractor with written notice of Contractor's breach and the Contractor fails to cure its breach within 30 days of this notice. In the event of the City breaches this Contract,the Contractor may terminate the Contract at its sole discretion in such event that it provides the City with written notice of City's breach and the City failes to cure its breach of the Contract within 60 days of this notice. The following represents a non-exclusive, illustrative list of instances that shall be considered a breach by the Contractor: 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 5 of 16 a. Defaults on an obligation under the Contract; b. Fails to perform any material obligation required under the Contract; c. Files a petition in bankruptcy, becomes insolvent, or otherwise takes action to dissolve as a legal entity; d. Allows any final judgment not to be satisfied or a lien not to be disputed after a legally-imposed, 30-day notice; e. Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; f. Fails to follow the sales and use tax certification requirements of the State of Washington; g. Incurs a delinquent Washington tax liability; h. Becomes a State or Federally debarred Contractor; i. Is excluded from federal procurement and non-procurement Contracts; j. Fails to maintain and keep in force all required insurance, permits and licenses as provided in the Contract; k. Fails to maintain the confidentiality of the City information that is considered to be Confidential Information, proprietary, or containing Personally Identifiable Information; I. Contractor performance threatens the health or safety of a City, County or municipal employee; or Termination for Convenience: The City may terminate the Contract, without cause, by providing 30 days written notice of termination. In the event of termination for convenience,the Contractor shall be entitled to receive compensation for any fees owed under the Contract.The Contractor shall also be compensated for partially completed services. In this event,compensation for such partially completed services shall be no more than the percentage of completion of the services requested, at the sole discretion of the City, multiplied by the corresponding payment for completion of such services as set forth in the Contract. Alternatively,at the sole discretion of the City,the Contractor may be compensated for the actual service hours provided.The City shall be entitled to a refund for goods or services paid for but not received or implemented,such refund to be paid within 30 days of written notice to the Contractor requesting the refund. Change in Funding: In addition to the above termination provisions, if the funds upon which the City relied to establish this Contract are withdrawn, reduced,or limited,or if additional or modified conditions are placed on such funding,the City may terminate this Contract by providing at least five business days written notice to the Contractor. The termination shall be effective on the date specified in the notice of termination. 17. Dispute Resolution In the event that any dispute shall arise as to the interpretation of this Contract, or in the event of a notice of default as to whether such default does constitute a breach of the contract,and if the parties hereto cannot mutually settle such differences, then the parties shall first pursue mediation as a means to resolve the dispute. If the afore mentioned methods are either not successful then any dispute relating to this Contract shall be decided in the courts of Yakima County, in accordance with the laws of Washington. If both parties consent in writing, other available means of dispute resolution may be implemented. 18. Re-Award When the contract is terminated by the Contractor upon providing the written notice as herein required, the City, pursuant to City ordinance, may re-award the contract to the next most responsible Proposer within 120 days from original award. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 6 of 16 When a Contractor is unable to supply goods and/or services to the City and is in breach of the contract,or when the contract is terminated by the City for cause as herein provided, the City reserves the right to re-award the contract to the next most responsible Proposer within 120 days from original award. 19. Substitution The Contractor shall not substitute or deviate from said specifications of this Contract without a written amendment, signed by the City Manager, or pursuant to Section 52 below entitled "Change or Notice". Any violation of this procedure by the Contractor will be considered cause for immediate cancellation of the Contract for cause by the City. 20. Contractor Shall Furnish Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Contract, Contractor shall furnish the following, all as the same may be required to perform and provide the services in accordance with the terms of this Contract: personnel, labor, products and supervision; and technical, professional and other services. All such services, products, property and other items furnished or required to be furnished, together with all other obligations performed or required to be performed, by Contractor under this Contract are sometime collectively referred to in this Contract as the"(Services)." 21. Complementary Provisions All provisions of this Contract are intended to be complementary, and any services required by one and not mentioned in another shall be performed to the same extent as though required by all. Details of the services that are not necessary to carry out the intent of this Contract, but that are not expressly required,shall be performed or furnished by Contractor as part of the services,without any increase in the compensation otherwise payable under this Contract. 22. Invoices The City will use its best efforts to pay each of Contractor's invoices within thirty (30) days after the City's receipt and verification thereof; provided, however,that all such payments are expressly conditioned upon Contractor providing services hereunder that are satisfactory to the City. The City will notify the Contractor promptly if any problems are noted with the invoice. To insure prompt payment,each invoice should cite purchase order number, RFQP number,detailed description of work, unit and total price,discount term and include the Contractor's name and return remittance address. Contractor will mail invoices to the City at the following address: City of Yakima Accounts Payable, 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 23. Prime Contractor Contractor is the Prime Contractor hereunder. The Prime Contractor shall be the sole point of contact with regard to all contractual matters arising hereunder,including the performance of services and the payment of any and all charges resulting from its contractual obligations. 24. Delegation of Professional Services The services provided for herein shall be performed by Contractor,and no person other than regular associates or employees of Contractor shall be engaged on such work or services. Contractor shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) delegate or subcontract performance of any services to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of the City. Any such delegation or subcontracting without the City's prior written consent shall be voidable at the City's option. No delegation of subcontracting or performance of any of the services, with or without the City's prior written consent, shall relieve Contractor of its responsibility to perform the services in accordance with this Contract. Contractor shall be fully responsible for the performance, acts and omissions of Contractor's employees, Contractor's subcontractors, and any other person who performs or furnishes any services(collectively,the"Support"). Contractor shall at all times be an independent contractor and not an agent or representative of the City with regard to performance of the services. Contractor shall not represent that it is, nor hold itself out as, an agent or representative of the City. In no event shall Contractor be authorized to enter into any Contract or undertaking for or on behalf of the City. Neither 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 7 of 16 the Contractor nor any employee of the Contractor is entitled to any benefits that the City provides its employees. The Contractor is solely responsible for payment of any statutory workers compensation or employer's liability insurance as required by state law. The Contractor will have an active account with the Department of Revenue, other state agencies as needed, and a separate set of books or records that reflect all items of income and expenses of the business that the Contractor is conducting. Contractor shall perform the services in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards of the profession. At the time of performance, Contractor shall be properly licensed, equipped, organized, and financed to perform the services in accordance with this Contract. Subject to compliance with the requirements of this Contract, Contractor shall perform the services in accordance with its own methods. 25. Licenses If applicable, Contractor shall have a valid and current business license per Chapter 5.02 Section 5.02.010 of the Yakima Municipal Code covering this type of business and shall satisfy all applicable City Code provisions. Said license shall be obtained prior to the award of any contract. Inquiries as to fees, etc., should be made to the Office of Code Administration, telephone(509)575-6121. In addition,Contractors are required to be registered by the State per Chapter 18.27 of the Revised Code of Washington and their registration number must be listed on the bid/RFP/quote. Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to protect against any bodily injury(including death)or property damage that may occur in connection with the services. 26. Removal of Subcontractor If dissatisfied with the background, performance, and/or general methodologies of any subcontractor,the City may request in writing that the subcontractor be removed. The Contractor shall comply with this request at once and shall not employ the subcontractor for any further work/services under this Contract. 27. Taxes and Assessments Contractor shall be solely responsible for and shall pay all taxes, deductions, and assessments, including but not limited to federal income tax, FICA, social security tax, assessments for unemployment and industrial injury insurance, and other deductions from income which may be required by law or assessed against either party as a result of this Contract. In the event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this Contract, Contractor shall pay the same before it becomes due. The City and its agencies are exempt from payment of all federal excise taxes, but not sales tax(currently at 8.3%). Tax will not be considered in determining which proposal is the lowest or best, however RCW 39.30.040 allows the City to take any sales tax and B&O tax that is will receive from purchasing supplies, materials and equipment within its boundaries into consideration when determining the lowest responsible Proposer. 28. Contractor Tax Delinquency Contractors who have a delinquent Washington tax liability may have their payments offset by the State of Washington. 29. Inspection: Examination of Records The Contractor agrees to furnish the City with reasonable periodic reports and documents as it may request and in such form as the City requires pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract. The costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matter are to be covered by this Contract. The records relating to the services shall, at all times, be subject to inspection by and with the approval of the City, but the making of (or failure or delay in making) such inspection or approval shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for performance of the services in accordance with this Contract, notwithstanding the City's knowledge of defective or non- 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 8 of 16 complying performance, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. Contractor shall provide the City sufficient, safe, and proper facilities and equipment for such inspection and free access to such facilities. 30. Confidential, Proprietary and Personally Identifiable Information Contractor shall not use Confidential, Proprietary or Personally Identifiable Information of City for any purpose other than the limited purposes set forth in this Contract, and all related and necessary actions taken in fulfillment of the obligations there under. Contractor shall hold all Confidential Information in confidence, and shall not disclose such Confidential Information to any persons other than those directors,officers, employees,and agents("Representatives")who have a business-related need to have access to such Confidential Information in furtherance of the limited purposes of this Contract and who have been apprised of, and agree to maintain, the confidential nature of such information in accordance with the terms of this Contract. Contractor shall institute and maintain such security procedures as are commercially reasonable to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information while in its possession or control including transportation,whether physically or electronically. Contractor shall ensure that all indications of confidentiality contained on or included in any item of Confidential Information shall be reproduced by Contractor on any reproduction, modification, or translation of such Confidential Information. If requested by the City in writing, Contractor shall make a reasonable effort to add a proprietary notice or indication of confidentiality to any tangible materials within its possession that contain Confidential Information of the City,as directed. Contractor shall maintain all Confidential Information as confidential for a period of three(3)years from the date of termination of this Contract, and shall return or destroy said Confidential Information as directed by the City in writing. Nothing in this Section shall alter the records requirements outlined in Section 7. Contractor may disclose Confidential Information in connection with a judicial or administrative proceeding to the extent such disclosure is required under law or a court order,provided that the City shall be given prompt written notice of such proceeding if giving such notice is legally permissible. 31. Suspension of Work The City may suspend, in writing by certified mail, all or a portion of the Service under this Contract if unforeseen circumstances beyond the City's control are interfering with normal progress of the Service. The Contractor may suspend, in writing by certified mail, all or a portion of the Service under this Contract if unforeseen circumstances beyond Contractor's control are interfering with normal progress of the Service. The Contractor may suspend Service on the Project in the event the City does not pay invoices when due, except where otherwise provided by this Contract. The time for completion of the Service shall be extended by the number of days the Service is suspended. If the period of suspension exceeds ninety(90) days,the terms of this Contract are subject to renegotiation,and both parties are granted the option to terminate the Service on the suspended portion of Project in accordance with Section 16. 32. Provision of Services The Contractor shall provide the services set forth herein with all due skill, care, and diligence, in accordance with accepted industry practices, standards and legal requirements, and to the City's satisfaction; the City decision in that regard shall be final and conclusive. The City may inspect, observe and examine the performance of the services performed on the City premises at any time. The City may inspect, observe and examine the performance of Contractor's services at reasonable times,without notice, at any other premises. a. If the City notifies the Contractor that any part of the services rendered are inadequate or in any way differ from the Contract requirements for any reason, other than as a result of the City's default or negligence, the Contractor shall,at its own expense, reschedule and perform the services correctly within such reasonable time as the City specifies. This remedy shall be in addition to any other remedies available to the City by law or in equity. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 9 of 16 b. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for controlling the manner and means by which it and its Contracted Personnel or its subcontractors perform the services, and the Contractor shall observe, abide by, and perform all of its obligations in accordance with all legal requirements and City work rules. 33. Notice of Change in Financial Condition If,during the Contract Term,the Contractor experiences a change in its financial condition that may affect its ability to perform under the Contract,or experiences a change of ownership or control,the Contractor shall immediately notify the City in writing. Failure to notify the City of such a change in financial condition or change of ownership or control shall be sufficient grounds for Contract termination. 34. Assignment This Contract,or any interest herein,or claim hereunder,shall not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by Contractor to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of the City. In the event that such prior written consent to an assignment is granted,then the assignee shall assume all duties,obligations, and liabilities of Contractor stated herein. 35. No Conflict of Interest Contractor represents that it or its employees do not have any interest and shall not hereafter acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this Contract. Contractor further covenants that it will not hire anyone or any entity having such a conflict of interest during the performance of this Contract. 36. Contract Preservation If any provision of the Contract, or the application of such provision, shall be rendered or declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,or by reason of its requiring any steps,actions or results,the remaining parts or portions of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect. 37. Promotional Advertising I News Releases Reference to or use of the City,any of its departments,agencies or other subunits,or any official or employee for commercial promotion is prohibited. News releases pertaining to this procurement shall not be made without prior approval of the City. Release of broadcast e-mails pertaining to this procurement shall not be made without prior written authorization of the contracting agency. 38. Time is of the Essence Timely provision of the services required under this Contract shall be of the essence of the Contract, including the provision of the services within the time agreed or on a date specified herein. 39. Expansion clause Any resultant contract may be further expanded by the Purchasing Manager in writing to include any other item normally offered by the Contractor, as long as the price of such additional products is based on the same cost/profit formula as the listed item/service. At any time during the term of this contract,other City departments may be added to this contract, if both parties agree. 40. Patent Infringement The Ccontractor selling to the City the articles described herein guarantees the articles were manufactured or produced in accordance with applicable federal labor laws. Further, that the sale or use of the articles described herein will not infringe any United States patent. The Ccontractor covenants that it will at its own expense defend every suit which shall be brought against the City(provided that such contractor is promptly notified of such suit, and all papers therein are delivered to it)for any alleged infringement of any patent by reason of the sale or use of such articles, and agrees that it will pay all costs, damages, and profits recoverable in any such suit. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 10 of 16 41. Warranty Unless otherwise specifically stated by the Proposer, Contractor warrants that all goods and/or services furnished under this contract are warranted against defects by the Proposer for one(1)year from date of receipt, are new, conform strictly to the specifications herein, are merchantable, good workmanship,free from defect, are fit for the intended purpose of which such goods and services are ordinarily employed and if a particular purpose is stated in a Special Condition, the goods are then warranted as for that particular purpose. Contractor further warrants that no violation of any federal,state or local law,statute, rule, regulation, ordinance or order will result from the manufacturer, production, sale, shipment, installation or use of any other goods. Contractor's warranties (and any more favorable warranties, service policies, or similar undertaking of Contractor)shall survive delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the goods or services. 42. Access and Review of Contractor's Facilities The City may visit and view any of the offices, premises, facilities and vehicles of the Contractor and/or Contractor's Subcontractor upon request and reasonable notice during the term of the Contract and Contract renewals/extensions. 43. Facility Security The City may prohibit entry to any secure facility, or remove from the facility, a Contract employee who does not perform his/her duties in a professional manner,or who violates the secure facility's security rules and procedures. The City reserves the right to search any person, property, or article entering its facilities. 44. Waiver of Breach A waiver by either party hereto of a breach of the other party hereto of any covenant or condition of this Contract shall not impair the right of the party not in default to avail itself of any subsequent breach thereof. Leniency, delay or failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any Contract, covenant or condition of this Contract, or to exercise any right herein given in any one or more instances, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any such Contract, covenant, condition or right. 45. Integration This Contract,along with the City of Yakima's RFQ 123410AP Urban Forest Management Plan and the Contractor's response to the Request for Qualifications("RFQ"), represents the entire understanding of the City and Contractor as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered herein. This Contract may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both parties. 46. Force Majeure Contractor will not be responsible for delays in delivery due to acts of God,fire,strikes,epidemics,pandemics,war,riot,delay in transportation or railcar transport shortages, provided Contractor notifies the City immediately in writing of such pending or actual delay. Normally, in the event or any such delays (acts of God,etc.)the date of delivery will be extended for a period equal to the time lost due to the reason for delay. 47. Governing Law This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. 48. Venue The venue for any judicial action to enforce or interpret this Contract shall lie in a court of competent jurisdiction in Yakima County, Washington. 49. Authority The person executing this Contract,on behalf of Contractor, represents and warrants that they have been fully authorized by Contractor to execute this Contract on its behalf and to legally bind Contractor to all the terms, performances and provisions of this Contract. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 11 of 16 50. Change or Notice Any alterations, including changes to the nature of the service, made to the Contract shall be rendered in writing and signed by both responsible parties; no changes without such signed documentation shall be valid. No alterations outside of the general scope and intent of the original Request for Proposals or in excess of allowable and accepted price changes shall be made. In no event shall the Contractor be paid or be entitled to payment for services that are not authorized herein or any properly executed amendment. Notice of Business Changes: Contractor shall notify the City in writing within three (3) business days of any change in ownership of the facilities of the Contractor or of the facilities of any subcontractor. The Contractor shall notify the City in writing as soon as possible,and in no event later than three(3)business days,after any decision by the Contractor to change or discontinue service that will affect services provided to the City under this Contract. The City shall have the right to renegotiate the terms and conditions of this Contract to the extent required to accommodate a change in governing law or policy that, in the sole discretion of the City, either substantially and unreasonably enlarges the Contractor's duties hereunder,or renders performance,enforcement or compliance with the totality of the Contract impossible, patently unreasonable, or unnecessary. Notices and demands under and related to this Contract shall be in writing and sent to the parties at their addresses as follows: TO CITY: COPY TO: TO CONTRACTOR: Ken Wilkinson Christina Payer ArborPro Inc Park and Recreation Manager Buyer II Keith Hennig, President City of Yakima City of Yakima 22605 E La Palma Ave, Suite 509 129 N 2nd Street 129 N 2nd Street Yorba Linda, CA 92887 Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98901 52.Environmental Considerations ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS The State of Washington encourages the purchase of products that meet environmental performance standards relating to the reduction and elimination of hazardous materials. The database of all products that currently meet EPEAT criteria are viewable at www. greenelectronicscouncil. org. Only products listed as Active in the online EPEAT Registry are considered to have met the EPEAT criteria. Contractor represents and warrants that,during the term of this contract,for any product(s)for which Contractor sought and was awarded an environmental purchasing preference pursuant to RCW 39. 26. 265 and Washington State Procurement Policy POL-DES-265-00, such product( s) shall have achieved EPEAT Silver or Gold registration that enabled Contractor to be awarded such preference. NON-HYDROFLUOROCARBONS (HFCs) Hydrofluorocarbons ( HFCs) contribute to climate change and so have an adverse effect on human health and the environment. Accordingly, the State of Washington, through its procurement of goods is trying to minimize the purchase of products that contain HFCs or contain HFCs with a comparatively low global warming potential and to incentivize its vendors to sell products without HFCs. Contractor represents and warrants that,during the term of this Contract,for any product(s)for which Contractor sought and was awarded a purchasing preference pursuant to RCW 39. 26. 310 and Washington State Procurement Policy DES- POL- 310- 00, such product( s) shall meet or have less than the HFC level( s) that enabled Contractor to be awarded such preference. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 12 of 16 NON-MERCURY ADDED PRODUCTS Mercury has an adverse effect on human health and the environment. Accordingly, the State of Washington, through its procurements of goods is trying to minimize the purchase of products with mercury and to incentivize its vendors to sell products without mercury. Contractor represents and warrants that,during the term of this Contract,for any product(s)for which Contractor sought and was awarded a purchasing preference pursuant to RCW 70. 95M.060 and Washington State Procurement Policy DES-POL- 70.95M. 060-00, such product(s)shall meet or have less than the lowest amount of mercury that enabled Contractor to be awarded such preference. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS(PCBs) Polychlorinated biphenyls, commonly known as PCBs, have adverse effects on human health and the environment. Accordingly,the State of Washington,through its procurements of goods, is trying to minimize the purchase of products with PCBs and to incentivize its vendors to sell products in packaging without them. Contractor represents and warrants that, during the term of this contract, for any product( s) and!or product packaging for which Contractor sought and was awarded a purchasing preference pursuant to RCW 39. 26. 280 and Washington State Procurement Policy POL- DES-280-00, such product(s) and!or packaging shall meet or exceed the testing limitations that enabled Contractor to be awarded such preference. RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS Buying products made from recycled content creates markets for materials collected in residential & business recycling programs. Recycling does not work without end- markets. In addition buying recycled products supports the development of green technologies,creates jobs and strengthens the local economy,and promotes and supports a more sustainable lifestyle. When manufacturers use recycled material vs. virgin materials to make new products, air and water pollution is reduced, natural resources are conserved, energy is saved, less water is used, and emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change are reduced. Accordingly, the State of Washington through its procurements of goods is trying to maximize the purchase of products made from recycled content and to incentivize its vendors to sell products and products in packaging made with recycled content. Contractor represents and warrants that,during the term of this Contract,for any product(s)for which Contractor sought and was awarded an environmental purchasing preference pursuant to RCW 39. 26. 255 and Washington State Procurement Policy POL-DES-255-00,such product(s)shall exceed the minimum post-consumer or total recycled content that enabled Contractor to be awarded such preference. 53. Survival The foregoing sections of this Contract, 1-52 inclusive, shall survive the expiration or termination of this Contract in accordance with their terms. 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 13 of 16 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto execute this Contract as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF YAKIMA ArborPro Inc Keith Digitally signed by Keith Hennig Date� � Hennig 11:42: 0-08' 0' By: .15 72 11:42:40-08'00' City Manager Date: e 7 � Date: 1 1 /1 5/23 CITY CONTRACT NO:RESOLUTION NO: Keith Hennig Attest: (Print name) VAK1, f "41*� SEAL City Clerk *� q`Sh/NCi1O\.4 List of Exhibits attached to this contract Exhibit A—RFQ Specificatons Exhibit B-Deliverables and Payment Schedule of Itemized Prices 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 14 of 16 EXHIBIT A - RFQ Specifications 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 15 of 16 EXHIBIT B - Deliverables and Payment Schedule of Itemized Prices 123410-QP Urban Forestry Management Plan Page 16 of 16 r 114%4‘ . . P4?' 10 •� a 11 II • 4 14 4414 t;;()RATEl)• �1 Request for Qualifications and Proposals City of Yakima Public Works Department RFQP Documents & Specifications for RFQP No. 123410QP Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP) Consultant September 6, 2023 City of Yakima NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES RFQP 123410QP Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and Proposals will be accepted by the City Clerks' Office until the hour of 1:00 PM PDT on October 5, 2023. SOQs and Proposals will be publicly opened in Yakima City Hall, Council Chambers, 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901. At such time, Respondents names will be publicly read for Urban Forestry Management Plan Consultant. The City of Yakima reserves the right to reject any & all RFQPs. The City hereby notifies all Proposers that it will affirmatively ensure compliance with WA State Law Against Discrimination (RCW chapter 49.60) & the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et set.). The awarded firm shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and will be an equal opportunity employer as defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and applicable Washington State law. Dated: 9/06/23 Publish in next available two editions Kristine White, Purchasing Manager Bill to: Account No.481701 Public Works Page 2 of 8 UFMP Consultant Services RFQP-123410QP 1. Background Since 2016, the City of Yakima (the "City") has been a member of Tree City USA; however, beyond its basic public tree ordinance, the City needs to develop a comprehensive long-term strategy for maintaining and improving the health of its urban forest. The City's public tree ordinance calls for "a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other city-owned public areas" (Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) § 8.77.060). 2. Objectives The City is seeking qualified Consultant(s) that have extensive experience, a knowledgeable background, and qualifications in the field of Urban Forestry and the development of comprehensive Urban Forestry Management Plans *UFMP". 3. Scope of Work The Consultant shall perform the following statement of work: a. Review and evaluate existing ordinances which includes, but is not limited to, Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Chapter 8.77 Public Tree Ordinance and YMC Chapter 8.80 Trees and Shrubs, programs and procedures to analyze strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to improve. b. Public participation, particularly to residents within census tracts that score 8 or higher on the Washington Environmental Disparities Map. c. Develop a comprehensive UFMP. d. Develop an implementation plan. 4. Proposal Documents A. Cover letter stating the Consultant's understanding of the services to be performed and the work provided. Please include the name and contact information for the project manager and briefly address the approach to the project. B. Work plan which addresses the scope of service requirements. The work plan should include time estimates and milestone dates for significant work products. The Project must be completed by April 15, 2024. C. A competitive proposal for the total cost to complete the project not to exceed $20,000. Please detail the hours and rates of each team member. D. Consultant Statement of Qualifications which includes: 1. Describe your organization's experience in performing the Services (or services of a similar nature) described in this RFQP. Page 3 of 8 UFMP Consultant Services RFQP-123410QP 2. Provide three (3) professional references (with email addresses and phone numbers) to provide information regarding the firm's ability to perform the services described herein. 3. Provide a resume for each of the proposed team members for this project which demonstrates previous experience with similar Consulting Services engagements. 5. Proposal Terms A. Proposal Costs All costs associated with proposal development in response to this RFQP are the obligation of the Consultant and are not chargeable to the City. All responses and accompanying material will become the property of the City and, therefore, be considered a public record, which is open to review by the public. B. Contract Terms and Conditions The contract provided in Attachment A of this RFQP represents the terms and conditions which the City expects to execute in a contract with the successful Consultant. C. Schedule The schedule outlined below is for planning purposes only and may be subject to change at the sole discretion of the City. Preliminary RFQP Schedule Task Date Request for Qualifications Released 09/07/23 Deadline for Questions 09/20/23 Qualifications Due — Close date 10/05/23 Interviews, if warranted 10/12/23 Selection and Negotiation 10/19/23 City Manager/ City Council Approval 10/24/23 Period of Performance 11/15/23 through 04/15/24 D. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated by the Selection Committee, based on the following criteria: A. Organizational Experience, Past Performance and References. 60 1) Firm's experience in providing similar services 2) Team Members' Qualifications 3) Reference checks Page 4 of 8 UFMP Consultant Services RFQP-123410QP B. Project Delivery Approach and Delivered Business Results. 40 1) Firm's approach to projects for similar services 2) Firm's delivered business results, and examples thereof C. Interview (if needed) 50 D. Cost Proposal 50 TOTAL MAXIMUM EVALUATION POINTS: 200 Following initial review of the Statements of Qualifications and Proposals by the Selection Committee, one or more firms may be selected to participate in a fact-finding interview to provide an opportunity for a more detailed presentation of the proposal. The City reserves the right to negotiate elements of the RFQP and Agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, the City reserves the right to negotiate with the next highest ranked proposer. E. Proposal Questions Written questions and comments must be submitted electronically via the email to Kristine White, Purchasing Manager at Kristine.whitevakimawa.qov no later than the date specified in this RFQP. Only written email communications relative to the request shall be considered. All questions will be answered in writing. The City will distribute questions and answers without identification of the inquirer(s) to all proposers who are on record as having received this RFQP. F. Contact with City Personnel Unless otherwise authorized herein, proposers are prohibited from communicating with City staff about this RFQP from the date this RFQP is issued until a contract is awarded. G. Compensation The successful Consultant(s) will sign a contract (Attachment A) with the City to provide services. Compensation for services rendered shall be dependent on proposer qualifications. H. Insurance Include proof of the ability to obtain the required insurance, should your firm be awarded a contract. This can be accomplished in the form of a letter from your insurance company assuring that you can obtain a proper certificate of insurance per the limits listed below: Auto Liability: Combined Single Limit $2,000,000 Page 5 of 8 UFMP Consultant Services RFQP-123410QP Commercial General Liability: Each Occurrence $2,000,000 General Aggregate per project: $2,000,000 Professional Liability: Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate per project $2,000,000 I. Submittal Instructions DUE DATE IS 2:00 PM on October 5, 2023, interested firms are to provide one (1) paper copy and one digital copy (flash drive) of the proposal to the address listed below. Seal your proposal in an envelope or box and write "RFQP No. 123410QP— Urban Forestry Management Plan" on the outside of it. Proposals received after the due date will not be accepted. Mail to: City of Yakima Clerk's Office 129 N. Second Street Room Yakima, WA 98901 L. Public Disclosure Submittals received by the City in response to this solicitation become public records and are subject to Chapter 42.56 RCW, the Public Records Act. If requested, the documents will be released as required by law. M. Right to Reject Submissions The City reserves the right to reject all submissions and close the Request for Qualifications and Proposals without awarding a contract to a consultant or consultants. N. Federal Suspension and Debarment Certification Federal Executive Order 12549 prohibits federal, state, and local public agencies receiving grant funding from contracting with individuals, organizations, or companies who have been excluded from participating in federal contracts or grants. The purpose of this certification is for the contractor/vendor to advise the City in writing, of any current Federal Suspension and Debarment. Debarment Certification: By signing and submitting a response to this competitive solicitation, I certify that this firm and its principals are not currently suspended or debarred by any Federal Department or Agency from participating in Federal Funded Contracts. O.Non-discrimination: Page 6 of 8 UFMP Consultant Services RFQP-123410QP The City assures that no persons shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. No. 88-352), as amended, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Pub. L. No. 100-259) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any City sponsored program or activity. The City further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not. Page 7 of 8 UFMP Consultant Services RFQP-123410QP ATTACHMENT A PROFESSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Page 8 of 8 UFMP Consultant Services RFQP-123410QP A rb r ro URR ,N FOREST MANAGEMENT WORK PLAN KICK-OFF MEETING The ArborPro staff will meet with the City of Yakima Project Manager and representatives for orientation and kick-off meetings. We will discuss project requirements, site conditions, roles, and responsibilities in the Kick-Off meeting. Meeting topics will include scope, daily operating procedures, detailed attribute definition, desired deliverables, and schedules and to document the process of developing the Management Plan. URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN ArborPro will develop a management plan to support the long-term vision of the City of Yakima. The Management Plan will address maintenance issues include topics outlined in the RFQ/P, and summarize the benefits of a robust urban canopy. Our team will meet with staff to discuss the Management and Maintenance Plan outline, delivery dates, meeting schedule, etc. • Review and Evaluation of Existing Ordinances • Tree Maintenance Activities, Guidelines, and Specifications • Invasive Species and Disease Identification and Mitigation Plan • Cost Estimates and Site Specific Work Plans • Evaluation of Funding and Recommendations to meet Goals • Assessment and recommendation regarding the strategic planning for: • Maintenance Objectives and recommended action, pruning rotations • Risk Assessment of current inventory, including assessment intervals • Emergency Response • Workload Prioritization • Pruning needs delineated by the following categories: (1) Clearance (4) Crown Clean (2) Structural (5) Sprouts (3) Thinning (6) Roots • Maintenance treatments prescribed for the tree population using the following attributes: (1) Add Mulch (5) Improve Soil Volume (2) Grate Widening (6) Repair Damage (3) Increase Space (7) Stake Tree (4) Inspect/Monitor (8) Water Tree City of Yakima,Washington : Urban Forest Management Plan rb r Pro URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT Review and Evaluation of Existing Ordinances ArborPro will review the City's Tree Ordinances, Policies and Standards. ArborPro will suggest updates based on the data and present findings and recommendations to the City Staff. Upon approval by the City, Standards and Policy can be revised to be consistent with the City's priorities. Our team does not only have the local tree inventory experience but our key management staff has decades of experience in tree maintenance operations. ArborPro Understands the benefit of local impact for an Urban Forest Management Plan. Both Oscar Corvera and Tim Clancy come from the municipal tree maintenance industry. Their experience running tree crews and provide safe and effective tree care for various local municipalities is essential in reviewing and establishing the city's tree maintenance policies. Infrastructure Damage Solutions ArborPro, Inc. will create a report and propose solutions for any trees causing hardscape or infrastructure damage to sidewalks, curbs, and/or gutters. Our arborists will recommend the best solution for both the City and the tree's health. Future Planting Sites The ArborPro Team will identify vacant planting sites and tree planting opportunities to increase the City's tree canopy coverage. Our Species Specialist will recommend tree species for Yakima Island's climate, and our team will create a planting plan for the City of Yakima. Public Participation Based on our experience,we have found the input from the community to be highly beneficial and politically beneficial. We will work with local non-profits, businesses, schools, the City, and communities that score an 8 or higher on the Washington Environmental Disparities Map. We value their input, and it enhances the final product tremendously. We will have at least one community meeting and offer multiple meetings with community groups. Plan Implementation ArborPro will identify the city management team and organizational structure required to implement the Plan as part of the overall Urban Forest management strategy. The team structure will be developed with input from the City of Yakima staff. Our team will also provide necessary training to all City Staff to implement the Management Plan. Final Plan We are aware that the Urban Forest Management Plan will go through numerous revisions based on input from City Staff, City Council, Community Groups, etc. We will work diligently with City Staff to deliver revised copies in a timely basis working at the overall goal of a plan to provide the City with the necessary tools and documentation to properly manage the Urban Forest. City of Yakima,Washington : Urban Forest Management Plan rb r Pro URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT Project Timeframe ArborPro is prepared to begin work on this project by the proposed start date of November 15, 2023. We will begin with the project Kick-Off Meeting,follow our Work Plan,and present our first draft of the City's Urban Forestry Plan by March 1, 2024. Estimated hours and rates of each team member Hourly Estimated Description Rate Hours Total Project Manager $180 16 $2,880.00 Urban Forester(Plan Author) $180 60 $10,800.00 ISA Certified Arborist(TRAQ) $140 32 $4,480.00 GIS Analyst $115 8 $920.00 Total $19,080.00 ArborPro agrees to the current tentative timeframe outlined in the RFQ/P and commits to final deliverables and project completion by April 15, 2024. COST Urban Forest Management Plan $ 19,080.00 Software Training $0 ArborPro Software (1-year license) $0 Total $19,080.00 City of Yakima,Washington : Urban Forest Management Plan �.m„i ARBOINC-01 BRODRIGUEZI A��RO CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/DD/YYYY) 12/4/2023 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 have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. 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