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25-144 CSG Consultants Inc for Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection
Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 1 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT 1. PARTIES This Agreement is made by and between the City of Cupertino, a municipal corporation (“City”), and CSG Consultants Inc (“Contractor”), a Corporation for Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5, and is effective on the last date signed below (“Effective Date”). 2. SERVICES 2.1 Contractor agrees to provide the services and perform the tasks (“Services”) set forth in detail in Scope of Services, attached here and incorporated as Exhibit A. Contractor further agrees to carry out its work in compliance with any applicable local, State, or Federal order regarding COVID-19. 2.2 Contractor’s duties and services under this agreement shall not include preparing or assisting the City with any portion of the City’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with the City. The City shall at all times retain responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase of this project. Contractor’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications. Contractor shall cooperate with the City to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by contractor pursuant to this agreement. 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE 3.1 This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and ends on December 31, 2025 (“Contract Time”), unless terminated earlier as provided herein. The City’s appropriate department head or City Manager may extend the Contract Time through a written amendment to this Agreement, provided such extension does not include additional contract funds. Extensions requiring additional contract funds are subject to the City’s purchasing policy. 3.2 Schedule of Performance. Contractor must deliver the Services in accordance with the Schedule of Performance, attached and incorporated here Exhibit B. 3.3 Time is of the essence for the performance of all the Services. Contractor must have sufficient time, resources, and qualified staff to deliver the Services on time. Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 2 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 4. COMPENSATION 4.1 Maximum Compensation. City will pay Contractor for satisfactory performance of the Services an amount that will based on actual costs but that will be capped so as not to exceed $5,000.00 (“Contract Price”), based upon the scope of services in Exhibit A and the budget and rates included in Exhibit C, Compensation attached and incorporated here. The maximum compensation includes all expenses and reimbursements and will remain in place even if Contractor’s actual costs exceed the capped amount. No extra work or payment is permitted without prior written approval of City. 4.2 Invoices and Payments. Monthly invoices must state a description of the deliverable completed and the amount due for the preceding month. Within thirty (30) days of completion of Services, Contractor must submit a requisition for final and complete payment of costs and pending claims for City approval. Failure to timely submit a complete and accurate payment requisition relieves City of any further payment or other obligations under the Agreement. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 5.1 Status. Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or joint venture of City. Contractor is solely responsible for the means and methods of performing the Services and for the persons hired to work under this Agreement. Contractor is not entitled to health benefits, worker’s compensation, or other benefits from the City. 5.2 Contractor’s Qualifications. Contractor warrants on behalf of itself and its subcontractors that they have the qualifications and skills to perform the Services in a competent and professional manner and according to the highest standards and best practices in the industry. 5.3 Permits and Licenses. Contractor warrants on behalf of itself and its subcontractors that they are properly licensed, registered, and/or certified to perform the Services as required by law and have procured a City Business License, if required by the Cupertino Municipal Code. 5.4 Subcontractors. Only Contractor’s employees are authorized to work under this Agreement. Prior written approval from City is required for any subcontractor, and the terms and conditions of this Agreement will apply to any approved subcontractor. 5.5 Tools, Materials, and Equipment. Contractor will supply all tools, materials and equipment required to perform the Services under this Agreement. 5.6 Payment of Benefits and Taxes. Contractor is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes. Contractor and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not have any claim under this Agreement or otherwise against City for seniority, vacation time, vacation pay, sick leave, personal time off, overtime, health insurance, medical care, hospital care, insurance benefits, social security, disability, unemployment, workers compensation or employee benefits of any kind. Contractor shall be solely liable for and obligated to pay directly all applicable taxes, fees, contributions, or charges applicable to Contractor’s business including, but not limited to, federal and state income taxes. City shall have no obligation whatsoever to pay or withhold any taxes or benefits on behalf of Contractor. In the event Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 3 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 that Contractor or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Contractor providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, arbitrator, or administrative authority, including but not limited to the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Contractor or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City, and actual attorney’s fees incurred by City in connection with the above. 6. PROPRIETARY/CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION In performing this Agreement, Contractor may have access to private or confidential information owned or controlled by the City, which may contain proprietary or confidential details the disclosure of which to third parties may be damaging to City. Contractor shall hold in confidence all City information provided by City to Contractor and use it only to perform this Agreement. Contractor shall exercise the same standard of care to protect City information as a reasonably prudent contractor would use to protect its own proprietary data. 7. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS 7.1 Property Rights. Any interest (including copyright interests) of Contractor in any product, memoranda, study, report, map, plan, drawing, specification, data, record, document, or other information or work, in any medium (collectively, “Work Product”), prepared by Contractor in connection with this Agreement will be the exclusive property of the City upon completion of the work to be performed hereunder or upon termination of this Agreement, to the extent requested by City. In any case, no Work Product shall be shown to any third-party without prior written approval of City. 7.2 Copyright. To the extent permitted by Title 17 of the U.S. Code, all Work Product arising out of this Agreement is considered “works for hire” and all copyrights to the Work Product will be the property of City. Alternatively, Contractor assigns to City all Work Product copyrights. Contractor may use copies of the Work Product for promotion only with City’s written approval. 7.3 Patents and Licenses. Contractor must pay royalties or license fees required for authorized use of any third party intellectual property, including but not limited to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted intellectual property if incorporated into the Services or Work Product of this Agreement. 7.4 Re-Use of Work Product. Unless prohibited by law and without waiving any rights, City may use or modify the Work Product of Contractor or its sub-contractors prepared or created under this Agreement, to execute or implement any of the following: (a) The original Services for which Contractor was hired; (b) Completion of the original Services by others; (c) Subsequent additions to the original Services; and/or (d) Other City projects. Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 4 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 7.5 Deliverables and Format. Contractor must provide electronic and hard copies of the Work Product, on recycled paper and copied on both sides, except for one single-sided original. 8. RECORDS Contractor must maintain complete and accurate accounting records relating to its performance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The records must include detailed information of Contractor’s performance, benchmarks and deliverables, which must be available to City for review and audit. The records and supporting documents must be kept separate from other records and must be maintained for four (4) years from the date of City’s final payment. Contractor acknowledges that certain documents generated or received by Contractor in connection with the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to correspondence between Contractor and any third party, are public records under the California Public Records Act, California Government Code section 6250 et seq. Contractor shall comply with all laws regarding the retention of public records and shall make such records available to the City upon request by the City, or in such manner as the City reasonably directs that such records be provided. 9. ASSIGNMENT Contractor shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer this Agreement, or any interest therein, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so will be null and void. Any changes related to the financial control or business nature of Contractor as a legal entity is considered an assignment of the Agreement and subject to City approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power of the business entity. 10. PUBLICITY / SIGNS Any publicity generated by Contractor for the project under this Agreement, during the term of this Agreement and for one year thereafter, will reference the City’s contributions in making the project possible. The words “City of Cupertino” will be displayed in all pieces of publicity, including flyers, press releases, posters, brochures, public service announcements, interviews and newspaper articles. No signs may be posted, exhibited or displayed on or about City property, except signage required by law or this Contract, without prior written approval from the City. 11. INDEMNIFICATION 11.1 To the fullest extent allowed by law, and except for losses caused by the sole and active negligence or willful misconduct of City personnel, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, officials, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and consultants (“Indemnitees”), through legal counsel acceptable to City, from and against any and all liability, damages, claims, actions, causes of action, demands, charges, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees, legal costs, and expenses related to litigation and dispute resolution proceedings) of every nature, arising directly or indirectly from this Agreement or in any manner relating to any of the following: (a) Breach of contract, obligations, representations, or warranties; Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 5 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 (b) Negligent or willful acts or omissions committed during performance of the Services; (c) Personal injury, property damage, or economic loss resulting from the work or performance of Contractor or its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors; (d) Unauthorized use or disclosure of City’s confidential and proprietary Information; (e) Claim of infringement or violation of a U.S. patent or copyright, trade secret, trademark, or service mark or other proprietary or intellectual property rights of any third party. 11.2 Contractor must pay the costs City incurs in enforcing this provision. Contractor must accept a tender of defense upon receiving notice from City of a third-party claim. At City’s request, Contractor will assist City in the defense of a claim, dispute, or lawsuit arising out of this Agreement. 11.3 Contractor’s duties under this section are not limited to the Contract Price, workers’ compensation payments, or the insurance or bond amounts required in the Agreement. Nothing in the Agreement shall be construed to give rise to an implied right of indemnity in favor of Contractor against City or any Indemnitee. 11.4 Contractor’s payments may be deducted or offset to cover any money the City lost due to a claim or counterclaim arising out of this Agreement, or a purchase order, or other transaction. 11.5 Contractor agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Section 11 from each and every subcontractor, or any other person or entity involved by, for, with, or on behalf of Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. 11.6 This Section 11 shall survive termination of the Agreement. 12. INSURANCE Contractor shall comply with the Insurance Requirements, attached and incorporated here as Exhibit D, and must maintain the insurance for the duration of the Agreement, or longer as required by City. City will not execute the Agreement until Cit y approves receipt of satisfactory certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the type, amount, class of operations covered, and the effective and expiration dates of coverage. Failure to comply with this provision may result in City, at its sole discretion and without notice, purchasing insurance for Contractor and deducting the costs from Contractor’s compensation or terminating the Agreement. 13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 13.1 General Laws. Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to this Agreement. Contractor will promptly notify City of changes in the law or other conditions that may affect the Project or Contractor’s ability to perform. Contractor is responsible for verifying the employment authorization of employees performing the Services, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 13.2 Labor Laws. Contractor shall comply with all labor laws applicable to this Agreement. If the Scope of Services includes a “public works” component, Contractor is required to comply with Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 6 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 prevailing wage laws under Labor Code Section 1720 and other labor laws. 13.3 Discrimination Laws. Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, handicap, disability, marital status, pregnancy, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, Acquired-Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), or any other protected classification. Contractor shall comply with all anti-discrimination laws, including Government Code Sections 12900 and 11135, and Labor Code Sections 1735, 1777, and 3077.5. Consistent with City policy prohibiting harassment and discrimination, Contractor understands that harassment and discrimination directed toward a job applicant, an employee, a City employee, or any other person, by Contractor or its employees or sub-contractors will not be tolerated. Contractor agrees to provide records and documentation to the City on request necessary to monitor compliance with this provision. 13.4 Conflicts of Interest. Contractor shall comply with all conflict of interest laws applicable to this Agreement and must avoid any conflict of interest. Contractor warrants that no public official, employee, or member of a City board or commission who might have been involved in the making of this Agreement, has or will receive a direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement, in violation of California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. Contractor may be required to file a conflict of interest form if Contractor makes certain governmental decisions or serves in a staff capacity, as defined in Section 18700 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. Contractor agrees to abide by the City’s rules governing gifts to public officials and employees. 13.5 Remedies. Any violation of Section 13 constitutes a material breach and may result in City suspending payments, requiring reimbursements or terminating this Agreement. City reserves all other rights and remedies available under the law and this Agreement, including the right to seek indemnification under Section 11 of this Agreement. 14. PROJECT COORDINATION City Project Manager. The City assigns Jimmy Tan as the City’s representative for all purposes under this Agreement, with authority to oversee the progress and performance of the Scope of Services. City reserves the right to substitute another Project manager at any time, and without prior notice to Contractor. Contractor Project Manager. Subject to City approval, Contractor assigns Nourdin Khayata as its single Representative for all purposes under this Agreement, with authority to oversee the progress and performance of the Scope of Services. Contractor’s Project manager is responsible for coordinating and scheduling the Services in accordance with the Scope of Services and the Schedule of Performance. Contractor must regularly update the City’s Project Manager about the progress with the work or any delays, as required under the Scope of Services. City written approval is required prior to substituting a new Representative. 15. ABANDONMENT OF PROJECT City may abandon or postpone the Project or parts therefor at any time. Contractor will be compensated for satisfactory Services performed through the date of abandonment, and will be given reasonable time to assemble the work and close out the Services. With City’s pre-approval Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 7 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 in writing, the time spent in closing out the Services will be compensated up to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the total time expended to date in the performance of the Services. 16. TERMINATION City may terminate this Agreement for cause or without cause at any time. Contractor will be paid for satisfactory Services rendered through the date of termination, but final payment will not be made until Contractor closes out the Services and delivers the Work Product. 17. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any lawsuits filed related to this Agreement must be filed with the Superior Court for the County of Santa Clara, State of California. Contractor must comply with the claims filing requirements under the Government Code prior to filing a civil action in court. If a dispute arises, Contractor must continue to provide the Services pending resolution of the dispute. If the Parties elect arbitration, the arbitrator’s award must be supported by law and substantial evidence and include detailed written findings of law and fact. 18. ATTORNEY FEES If City initiates legal action, files a complaint or cross-complaint, or pursues arbitration, appeal, or other proceedings to enforce its rights or a judgment in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs. 19. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES There are no intended third party beneficiaries of this Agreement. 20. WAIVER Neither acceptance of the Services nor payment thereof shall constitute a waiver of any contract provision. City’s waiver of a breach shall not constitute waiver of another provision or breach. 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature between the Parties, and supersedes any other agreement(s) and understanding(s), either oral or written, between the Parties. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if in writing and signed by each Party’s authorized representative. No verbal agreement or implied covenant will be valid to amend or abridge this Agreement. If there is any inconsistency between any term, clause, or provision of the main Agreement and any term, clause, or provision of the attachments or exhibits thereto, the terms of the main Agreement shall prevail and be controlling. 22. INSERTED PROVISIONS Each provision and clause required by law for this Agreement is deemed to be included and will be inferred herein. Either party may request an amendment to cure mistaken insertions or Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 8 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 omissions of required provisions. The Parties will collaborate to implement this Section, as appropriate. 23. HEADINGS The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of the Agreement and in no way affect, limit, or amplify the terms or provisions of this Agreement. 24. SEVERABILITY/PARTIAL INVALIDITY If any term or provision of this Agreement, or their application to a particular situation, is found by the court to be void, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such term or provision shall remain in force and effect to the extent allowed by such ruling. All other terms and provisions of this Agreement or their application to specific situations shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties agree to work in good faith to amend this Agreement to carry out its intent. 25. SURVIVAL All provisions which by their nature must continue after the Agreement expires or is terminated, including the Indemnification, Ownership of Materials/Work Product, Records, Governing Law, and Attorney Fees, shall survive the Agreement and remain in full force and effect. 26. NOTICES All notices, requests and approvals must be sent in writing to the persons below, which will be considered effective on the date of personal delivery or the date confirmed by a reputable overnight delivery service, on the fifth calendar day after deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, or the next business day following electronic submission: To City of Cupertino Office of the City Manager 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 Attention: Jimmy Tan Email: JimmyT@cupertino.org To Contractor: CSG Consultants Inc 550 Pilgrim Dr. Foster City, CA 94404 Attention: Nourdin Khayata Email: nourdin@csgengr.com 27. EXECUTION The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has full right, power, and authority to enter into and carry out all actions contemplated by this Agreement and that he or she is authorized to execute this Agreement, which constitutes a legally binding obligation of Contractor. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each one of which is deemed an original and all of which, taken together, constitute a single binding instrument. Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Page 9 of 9 Professional/Consulting Contracts /Version: March 2025 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be executed. CITY OF CUPERTINO CONTRACTOR A Municipal Corporation By By Name Name Title Title Date Date APPROVED AS TO FORM: MICHAEL K. WOO Senior Assistant City Attorney ATTEST: KIRSTEN SQUARCIA City Clerk Date Nourdin Khayata Secretary Aug 19, 2025 Chad Mosley Public Works Director Aug 19, 2025 Aug 19, 2025 FOSTER CITY | PLEASANTON | SAN JOSE | SACRAMENTO | NEWMAN | ORANGE July 2, 2025 Jimmy Tan, PE Assistant Director of Public Works City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Re: Pole Structural Assessment at Black Berry Golf Course by CSG Consultants, Inc. CSG is pleased to provide consulting service to assist the City of Cupertino in assessing the residual structural capacity of the 13 wood poles at Black Berry Farm Golf Course. These 13 existing wood poles that support the golf course Barrier Netting have been visually field observed by Bounmy Soumountha, S.E, Principal Structural Engineer of CSG annually for the past 4 years. This current service is to provide input to the City Arborist in determining the number and location of core samples or penetrations on each wood pole to obtain the necessary data for the structural assessment of the poles. For this service, it is proposed the hourly rate of $200.00 per hour for the total amount not to exceed $5000.00 (Five thousand dollars). Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you. Sincerely, Nourdin Khayata, P.E Vice President Construction Manager CSG Consultants, Inc. Exhibit A, B, C Exh. D-Insurance Requirements for Design Professionals & Consultant Contracts 1 Version: May 2025 Consultant shall procure prior to commencement of Services and maintain for the duration of the contract, at its own cost and expense, the following insurance policies and coverage with companies doing business in California and acceptable to City. INSURANCE POLICIES AND MINIMUMS REQUIRED 1. Commercial General Liability (CGL) with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. The policy shall include a per project or per location general aggregate endorsement as broad as CG 25 03 or CG 24 04. If a per project/location endorsement is not available, the limit of the general aggregate shall be doubled. a. It shall be a requirement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be made available to the Additional Insured and shall be (i) the minimum coverage/limits specified in this agreement; or (ii) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy, whichever is greater. b. Additional Insured coverage under Consultant's policy shall allow and be endorsed "primary and non-contributory," will not seek contribution from City’s insurance/self-insurance, and shall be at least as broad as the most recent edition of ISO Form CG 20 01. c. The limits of insurance required may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess liability insurance, provided each policy follows form of the underlying policy and complies with the requirements set forth in this Contract. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary basis for the benefit of City. The City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall not be called upon. 2. Automobile Liability: Coverage shall be provided using ISO CA 00 01 covering any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos) with limits no less than $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury and property damage. Not required. Consultant shall be fully remote and not use automobiles to provide the service. In the event Consultant uses an automobile or automobiles in the operation of its business to provide services under this Agreement, the Consultant shall, prior to such use, provide the City with evidence of Business Automobile Liability insurance coverage in the amount required under this Section 2 for owned, non-owned and hired autos (any auto-Symbol 1), or if Consultant does not own autos (hired autos-Symbol 8 and non-owned autos-Symbol 9). Evidence shall be provided with a Certificate of Insurance, along with an additional insured endorsement in favor of the City, primary and non- contributory coverage and endorsement, and waiver of subrogation coverage and endorsement under the policy prior to the use of any automobile. Consultant has provided written confirmation that it does not own any autos. Consultant shall provide coverage for hired autos-Symbol 8 and non-owned autos-Symbol 9. Primary and Non-Contributory coverage and Waiver of Subrogation coverage is waived under the Automobile Liability hired and non-owned only coverage. In the event Consultant uses an owned automobile or automobiles in the operation of its business to provide services under this Agreement, the Consultant shall, prior to such use, provide the City with evidence of Business Automobile Liability insurance coverage in the amount required under this Section 2 for owned, non-owned and hired autos (any auto-Symbol 1). EXHIBIT D Insurance Requirements Design Professionals & Consultants Contracts Exh. D-Insurance Requirements for Design Professionals & Consultant Contracts 2 Version: May 2025 In lieu of Business Automobile Liability, Consultant shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement and provide the City with evidence (including the policy Declarations Page) of personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the laws of the State of California. As available under the policy, evidence shall be provided with the Certificate of Insurance, along with an additional insured endorsement in favor of the City, primary and non-contributory coverage and endorsement, and waiver of subrogation coverage and endorsement. City approval of coverage is required prior to commencement of services. 3. Workers’ Compensation: As required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits and Employer’s Liability Insurance of no less than $1,000,000 each accident/ disease. Not required. Consultant has provided written verification of no employees. 4. Professional Liability for professional acts, errors and omissions, if applicable and as appropriate to Consultant’s profession, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. If written on a claims-made basis form: a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the Effective Date of the Contract. b. Insurance must be maintained for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services. c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the Contract Effective Date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the Services. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS The aforementioned insurance policies shall contain, be endorsed and have all the following conditions and provisions: Additional Insured Status The City of Cupertino, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers (“Additional Insureds”) are to be covered and endorsed as additional insureds on Consultant’s CGL and automobile liability policies. General Liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to Consultant’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 (11/ 85) or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 forms, if later editions are used). Primary and Non-Contributory Coverage Except Workers Compensation, coverage afforded to City/Additional Insureds shall allow and be endorsed primary insurance. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute to it. Notice of Cancellation Each insurance policy shall state that coverage shall not be canceled or allowed to expire, except with written notice to City 30 days in advance or 10 days in advance if due to non-payment of premiums. If a carrier will not provide the required notice of cancellation or policy modification, the Consultant shall provide written notice to the City of a cancellation or policy modification no later than 30 days in advance or 10 days in advance if due to non-payment of premiums. Waiver of Subrogation Consultant waives any right to subrogation against City/Additional Insureds for recovery of damages to the extent said losses are covered by the insurance policies required herein. Specifically, the General Liability, Automobile Liability and Workers’ Compensation policies shall allow and be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its employees, agents and volunteers. This provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. Exh. D-Insurance Requirements for Design Professionals & Consultant Contracts 3 Version: May 2025 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions Any deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by the City (Insert on the Certificate of Insurance, if zero, insert “$0”). At City’s option, either: the insurer must reduce or eliminate the deductible or self-insured retentions as respects the City/Additional Insureds; or Consultant must show proof of ability to pay losses and costs related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. The policy shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the insured or the City. Acceptability of Insurers Insurance shall be placed with insurers admitted in the State of California and with an AM Best rating of A- VII or higher. Verification of Coverage Consultant must furnish acceptable insurance certificates and amendatory endorsements (or copies of the policies effecting the coverage required by this Contract), including a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements prior to commencement of the Contract. City retains the right to demand verification of compliance at any time during the Contract term. Subconsultants Consultant shall require and verify that all subconsultants maintain insurance that meet the requirements of this Contract, including indemnification, defense, and naming the City as an additional insured on subconsultant’s insurance policies. Higher Insurance Limits If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City shall be entitled to coverage for the higher insurance limits maintained by Consultant. Adequacy of Coverage City reserves the right to modify these insurance requirements/coverage based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer or other special circumstances, with not less than ninety (90) days prior written notice. ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVEOFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? INSR ADDL SUBRLTR INSD WVD PRODUCER CONTACTNAME: FAXPHONE(A/C, No):(A/C, No, Ext): E-MAILADDRESS: INSURER A : INSURED INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXPTYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB WORKERS COMPENSATIONAND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTEDCLAIMS-MADE OCCUR $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRO-POLICY LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGGJECT OTHER: $ COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $(Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $ PER OTH-STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMITDESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y / N N / A (Mandatory in NH) SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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 THIS CERTIFICATE 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. 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. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.ACORD 25 (2016/03) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) $ $ $ $ $ The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 7/22/2025 License # 0C36861 (925) 280-4671 21113 CSG Consultants, Inc. 550 Pilgrim Drive Foster City, CA 94404 20079C 21105 21113 10046 A 1,000,000 X X 5432352732 12/4/2024 12/4/2025 300,000 10,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000B X X 72APB010186 12/4/2024 12/4/2025 5,000,000C X X 5821248132 12/4/2024 12/4/2025 5,000,000 10,000 D X 4087479726 12/4/2024 12/4/2025 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 E Professional Liab X 83 OH 0489503-24 12/4/2024 Ea Claim/Agg 5,000,000 Re: City of Cupertino, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, employees and volunteers are included as additional insureds on GL & Auto with Waiver of Subrogation and 30 Day Notice of Cancellation per attached. Waiver of Subrogation on WC and 30 Day Notice of Cancellation on Professional per attached. 30 Day Notice of Cancellation on WC is not available. Waiver of Subrogation on Professional applies. Auto deductible: Comprehensive $5,000/Collison $5,000. No other deductibles apply. City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avene Cupertino, CA 95014 CSGCONS-01 JPERRY3 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.560 Mission St 6th Fl San Francisco, CA 94105 Julia Perry julia.perry@alliant.com United States Fire Insurance Company National Fire & Marine Insurance Company North River Insurance Company United States Fire Insurance Company Pacific Insurance Company, Limited X 12/4/2025 X X X X X X X X X MG 20 003 06 18 Page 1 of 3 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. CONTRACTORS SCHEDULED AND BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSUREDS ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name of Additional Persons or Organizations: Designated Projects or Locations: A. Section II – Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured any person or organization that you are required by “written contract” to add as an additional insured on this policy. In addition, if a person or organization is scheduled above, Who Is An Insured is amended to also include that person or organization as an additional insured. B. The insurance provided to the additional insured is limited as follows: 1. The person or organization is an additional insured only with respect to: a. Liability for “bodily injury”, “property damage” or “personal and advertising injury” caused in whole or in part by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf in the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured as specified in the “written contract”; or b. “Bodily injury” or “property damage” included within the “products-completed operations hazard” and caused in whole or in part by “your work” specified in the “written contract”, but only if: (1) The “written contract” requires you to provide the additional insured such coverage; (2) This policy provides such coverage; and (3) The loss occurs within the period of time required by the “written contract” and prior to the expiration date of the policy. 2. This policy will not provide the additional insured with any broader coverage or any higher limit of insurance than the lesser of: a. Coverage afforded under this policy; or b. Coverage required by the “written contract”. 3. Coverage provided by this endorsement to an additional insured shall be excess over any other valid and collectible insurance available to the additional insured, whether on a primary, excess, contingent or any other basis, unless the “written contract” requires that Policy: 5432352732 Blanket MG 20 003 06 18 Page 2 of 3 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. this insurance apply on a primary and non-contributory basis. 4. The insurance provided to the additional insured does not apply to “bodily injury”, “property damage” or “personal and advertising injury” arising out of: a. An architect’s, engineer’s or surveyor’s rendering of, or the failure to render any professional services, including: (1) The preparing, approving, or failure to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders or drawings and specifications; and (2) Supervision or inspection performed as part of any related architectural or engineering activities; or b. Any premises or work for which the additional insured is specifically listed as an additional insured on another endorsement attached to this policy. C. Section IV – Commercial General Liability Conditions is amended as follows: 1. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, Offense, Claim Or Suit is amended to add the following: An additional insured under this endorsement will as soon as practicable: (1)Give us prompt written notice of any “occurrence” or offense which may result in a claim or “suit” under this insurance, and of any actual claim or “suit”; (2) Except as provided in Paragraph B.3. of this endorsement, agree to make available any other insurance the additional insured has for a loss we cover under this policy; (3) Immediately forward all legal papers to us, cooperate with us in the investigation, defense, or settlement of the claim or “suit”, and otherwise comply with the policy conditions; and (4) Tender the defense and indemnity of any claim or “suit” to any other insurer whose policy may provide coverage for a loss covered under this endorsement including, but not limited to, any insurer that has issued a policy under which the additional insured qualifies as an insured; however, if the “written contract” requires this insurance to be primary and non-contributory, this provision does not apply to insurance on which the additional insured is a Named Insured. We have no duty to defend or indemnify an additional insured under this endorsement until we receive written notice of a claim or “suit” from the additional insured. D. Only for the purpose of the insurance provided by this endorsement, Section V – Definitions is amended to add the following definition: “Written contract” means a written contract or written agreement that requires you to make a person or organization an additional insured under this policy, provided the contract or agreement: a. Is currently in effect or becomes effective during the term of this policy; and b. Was signed and executed prior to the “bodily injury” or “property damage” or “personal Policy: 5432352732 MG 20 003 06 18 Page 3 of 3 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. and advertising injury” for which coverage under this policy is sought by the additional insured. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Policy: 5432352732 MI 02 051 10 18 Page 1 of 1 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THIRD-PARTY NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE First Named Insured: CSG Consultants, Inc. Policy Number: 5432352732 Policy Period: 12/4/2024 12/4/2025 Endorsement Effective Date: - Nonpayment of Premium: 30 - All Other Reasons: 10 Name And Mailing Address/Email Address of Third Party: Per attached schedule If we cancel or nonrenew this Policy, we will mail, email, or otherwise deliver notice of cancellation or nonrenewal to the Third Party shown in the Schedule above at the address shown. A copy of the third-party notification will also be mailed or delivered to the first Named Insured. The minimum number of days prior to the cancellation or nonrenewal that the notice will be mailed or delivered is shown in the Schedule above. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Policy: 4087479726 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 04 03 06 (Ed. 04-84) WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT CALIFORNIA We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule. such remuneration. Schedule Person or Organization Job Description Any person or organization with whom or with which you have agreed in a written contract to waive your right of recovery against, provided such written contract: See wording under Person or Organization 1. is currently in effect or will be come effective during the term of this policy; and 2. was executed and became effective prior to the occurrence of the injury covered by this policy. This form only applies in CA. This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. Endorsement Effective Policy No. 4087479726 Endorsement No. Insured Insurance Company Countersigned By 12/4/2024 CSG Consultants, Inc. 1 United States Fire Insurance Company CSG Consultants Inc. 72APB010186 12/4/2024 Alliant Insurance Services Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America N/A 10300 Torre Avene, Cupertino, CA, 95014City of Cupertino PNC X10300 Torre Avene, Cupertino, CA, 95014 City of Cupertino XCity of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avene, Cupertino, CA, 95014 Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5 Final Audit Report 2025-08-19 Created:2025-07-29 By:Webmaster Admin (webmaster@cupertino.org) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAXJF7y0PhCvPORaykz4bXX8vXkT1v3TP3 "Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pole Inspection - Year 5" History Document created by Webmaster Admin (webmaster@cupertino.org) 2025-07-29 - 9:42:26 PM GMT- IP address: 35.229.54.2 Document emailed to Araceli Alejandre (aracelia@cupertino.org) for approval 2025-07-29 - 9:54:39 PM GMT Email viewed by Araceli Alejandre (aracelia@cupertino.org) 2025-07-29 - 9:54:49 PM GMT- IP address: 54.172.240.78 Document approved by Araceli Alejandre (aracelia@cupertino.org) Approval Date: 2025-07-29 - 10:32:00 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 71.202.76.156 Document emailed to Nourdin Khayata (nourdin@csgengr.com) for signature 2025-07-29 - 10:32:05 PM GMT Email viewed by Nourdin Khayata (nourdin@csgengr.com) 2025-08-19 - 8:24:55 PM GMT- IP address: 99.115.132.9 Document e-signed by Nourdin Khayata (nourdin@csgengr.com) Signature Date: 2025-08-19 - 8:26:28 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 99.115.132.9 Document emailed to Michael Woo (michaelw@cupertino.org) for signature 2025-08-19 - 8:26:34 PM GMT Email viewed by Michael Woo (michaelw@cupertino.org) 2025-08-19 - 8:26:41 PM GMT- IP address: 3.95.32.223 Document e-signed by Michael Woo (michaelw@cupertino.org) Signature Date: 2025-08-19 - 9:23:29 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 73.170.186.236 Document emailed to Chad Mosley (chadm@cupertino.org) for signature 2025-08-19 - 9:23:35 PM GMT Email viewed by Chad Mosley (chadm@cupertino.org) 2025-08-19 - 9:23:42 PM GMT- IP address: 3.238.251.104 Document e-signed by Chad Mosley (chadm@cupertino.org) Signature Date: 2025-08-19 - 11:05:01 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 73.158.157.73 Document emailed to Kirsten Squarcia (kirstens@cupertino.org) for signature 2025-08-19 - 11:05:07 PM GMT Email viewed by Kirsten Squarcia (kirstens@cupertino.org) 2025-08-19 - 11:05:15 PM GMT- IP address: 54.237.56.72 Document e-signed by Kirsten Squarcia (kirstens@cupertino.org) Signature Date: 2025-08-19 - 11:47:31 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 64.165.34.3 Agreement completed. 2025-08-19 - 11:47:31 PM GMT