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20-079 Hinderliter, De Llamas, and Associates (HDL), Sales, Use and Transactions Tax Audit ServicesMaster Professional/Specialized Services Agreement/ Rev. April 2020
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MASTER PROFESSIONAL/SPECIALIZED SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH
1.PARTIES
This Master Agreement is made by and between the City of Cupertino, a municipal corporation
(“City”), and (“Contractor”) a
for
, and is effective on the
last date signed below (“Effective Date”).
2.SERVICES
2.1 Scope of Services. Contractor agrees to provide the Services set forth in the Scope of
Services, attached and incorporated here as Exhibit A, on an as-needed basis. The Services must
comply with this Agreement and with each Service Order issued by the City’s Project Manager or
his/her designee, in accordance with the following procedures, unless otherwise specified in Exhibit
A.Contractor further agrees to carry out its work in compliance with the City’s Shelter In Place and
Social Distancing Requirements, attached here and incorporated as Exhibit A-A.
2.2 Service Orders. Before issuing a Service Order, the City Project Manager will request
Services in writing and hold a meeting with Contractor to discuss the Service Order. Contractor will
submit a written proposal that includes a specific Scope of Services, Schedule of Performance, and
Compensation, which the Parties will discuss. Thereafter, City will execute a Service Order Form for
the Services, attached and incorporated here as Exhibit B. The Service Order will specify the Scope
of Services, Schedule of Performance, Compensation, and any other conditions applicable to the
Service Order. Issuance of a Purchase Order is discretionary. The City Project Manager is authorized
to streamline these procedures based on the City’s best interests. Contractor will not be compensated
for Services performed without a duly authorized and executed Service Order.
3.TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and ends on
(“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 within the time specified
in each Service Order, and under no circumstances should the Services go beyond the Contract
Time.
HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES
Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates
California Corporation Sales, Use and Transactions Tax Audit Services
June 30, 2022
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3.3 Time is of the essence for the performance of all the Services required in this Agreement and
in each Service Order. Contractor must have sufficient time, resources and qualified staff to deliver
the Services on time. Contractor must respond promptly to each Service Order request.
4.COMPENSATION
4.1 Maximum Compensation. City will pay Contractor for satisfactory performance of the
Services a total amount that will based upon actual costs but that will be capped so as not to exceed
$ (“Contract Price”), based upon the Scope of Services in Exhibit A and
the budget and rates included. The maximum compensation includes all expenses and
reimbursements and will remain in place even if Contractor’s actual costs exceed the capped
amount.
4.2 Per Service Order. Compensation for Services provided under a Service Order will be based
on the rates set forth in the Service Order, which shall not exceed the capped amount specified in
the Service Order.
4.3 Invoices and Payments. Except as otherwise provided in a Purchase Order, monthly
invoices must state a description of the deliverables completed and the amount due for the
preceding month. Thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the Agreement, Contractor must submit a
requisition for final and complete payment of costs and pending claims for City approval.
Noncompliance with this requirement 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.
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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.
Should any court, arbitrator, or administrative authority, including but not limited to the California
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), the Internal Revenue Service or the State
Employment Development Division, determine that Contractor, or any of its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, is an employee for any purpose, then Contractor agrees to a reduction in amounts
payable under this Agreement, or to promptly remint to City any payments due by the City as a
result of such determination, so that the City’s total expenses under this Agreement are not greater
than they would have been had the determination not been made.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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 will be considered an assignment of the Agreement and subject to City
approval. 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 Contractors (“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
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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;
(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, 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 C,
and must maintain the insurance for the duration of the Agreement, or longer as required by City. City
will not execute the Agreement until City 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.
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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
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 Contractor's employees or sub-contractors will not be tolerated.
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 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 Peggy Fickett
as its single Representative for all purposes under this Agreement, with authority to oversee the progress
and performance of the Services. Contractor’s Project manager is responsible for coordinating and
scheduling the Services in accordance with City instructions, service orders and the Schedule of
Performance. Contractor must regularly update the City’s project manager about the status, progress
and any delays with the work. City’s written approval is required prior to Contractor substituting a new
Representative which shall result in no additional costs to City.
15. ABANDONMENT OF PROJECT
City may abandon or postpone the Project or parts thereof at any time. Contractor will be compensated
for satisfactory Services performed through the date of abandonment, and will be given reasonable time
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to assemble the work and close out the Services. With City’s pre-approval 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 omissions of
required provisions. The Parties will collaborate to implement this Section, as appropriate.
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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
Attention:
Email:
To Contractor:
Attention:
Email:
27.VALIDITY OF CONTRACT
This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if (a) it complies with the purchasing and contract
provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapters 3.22 and 3.23, as amended from time to time, (b) is
signed by the City Manager or an authorized designee, and (c) is approved for form by the City
Attorney’s Office.
28.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.
120 S State College Blvd., Suite 200 Brea CA 92821
Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates
Andrew Nickerson
anickerson@hdlcompanies.comkristinaa@cupertino.org
Kristina Alfaro
10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino CA 95014
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be executed.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
A Municipal Corporation
By
Name
Title
Date
CONTRACTOR
By
Name
Title
Date
Tax I.D. No.:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HEATHER M. MINNER
Cupertino City Attorney
ATTEST:
KIRSTEN SQUARCIA
City Clerk
Date:
R. Andrew Nickerson
33-0008507
President/CEO
R. Andrew Nickerson
Jun 30, 2020
Heather M. Minner
Kristina Alfaro
Director of Administrative Services
Kristina Alfaro
Jun 30, 2020
Jul 8, 2020
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Exhibit A-A – SHELTER IN PLACE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS
A. Health Laws Acknowledged. It is acknowledged that Consultant’s/Contractor’s
(“Contractor”) duty to comply with Laws, as defined in Section 13 of the Contract/Agreement
(“Contract”), includes immediate compliance by Contractor and its subcontractors with the
restrictions on travel and the Social Distancing Requirements set forth in the most recent health
order issued by the County of Santa Clara Health Department in response to the COVID-19
pandemic, and any subsequent amendments or superseding orders thereto (the “Health
Order”), and any other local, state, or federal laws that have been or may be enacted in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic (collectively, “Health Laws”).
B. Health Order Compliance. Contractor shall comply with any restrictions on travel and social
distancing requirements in the Health Order when preforming work under this Contract. If a
scope of work item, notice to proceed, or work order under this Contract specifies work that
cannot be performed in compliance with the Health Order or other Health Laws, Contractor
shall refrain from conducting the work and immediately inform the City.
C. Individuals at High Risk of Severe Illness. Nothing in this Contract shall be interpreted to
require any person at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 to leave their residence to
perform work under the Contract. Contractor will inform the City if other arrangements for the
work must be made, and City will do so, with no penalty to Contractor, although Contractor will
not be compensated for work performed by the City or third parties. Information from the
Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) on “high risk” categories is available at the CDC's website at:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/people-at-higher-risk.html.
D. Health Order Requirements and Best Practices. Contractor will immediately undertake all
appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the Social Distancing Requirements in the
Health Order by all individuals performing work under this Contract, including Contractor's or
any subcontractor's workers, employees, representatives, vendors, or suppliers (collectively,
"workers"), and shall maintain these measures for as long as required by the Health Order or
other Health Laws. As long as required by the operative Health Order or other Health Laws,
these measures shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Meetings/Site Access. Use electronic alternatives to in person meetings, e.g.,
conference calls, video-conferencing, etc., to the greatest extent possible. Limit access
to any project site or any work area to workers who are necessary to perform in-person
work. Require non-essential personnel to work from home to the extent possible. Avoid
all non-essential travel.
2. Distancing. Where workers perform in-person work at a project site or a work area,
prohibit workers from being less than six feet apart, unless and only to the extent that
would compromise worker safety or violate safety Laws for specific operations. Prohibit
handshaking or any physical contact among workers, with the sole and limited exception
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of any physical contact required for worker safety or to comply with safety Laws.
Prohibit workers from sharing a vehicle.
E. Changed Requirements. It is understood and acknowledged that circumstances pertaining to
the COVID-19 pandemic are evolving rapidly and that new local, state, or federal requirements
may modify the requirements under this Exhibit. Contractor agrees to work cooperatively with
the City to implement new or changed requirements as quickly as possible.
F. Subcontracts. Contractor shall include the terms of this Exhibit in all subcontracts and require
any agents, subcontractors, or subconsultants to comply with its provisions.
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
Sales, Use and Transactions Tax
Using confidential taxpayer records as authorized by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7056, Hdl will
find and correct errors that result in underpayments of tax to the City of Cupertino. The firm will employ
a series of analyses, comparisons with other data sources and physical canvassing the City to find,
document and submit for correction all taxpayer errors that result in lost City revenue or could result in
lost revenue in the future. When errors are found, Hdl staff will promptly file claims for their correction
following BOE procedures and regulations. Thereafter, Hdl will diligently work with the BOE to ensure
the prompt recovery of all escaped revenues. Documentation of errors will be regularly provided to the
City.
In conducting these activities on behalf of the City, Hdl will provide quarterly reports that accurately
depict the City's sales tax base, use tax collections and revenues. All reports, graphs, tables and revenue
forecasts are designed to enhance the City's capacity to plan for, expand and manage its various sales
use and district tax revenues. Reports identifying and comparing the retail composition of various sub-
geographic-areas of the City will also be provided.
1. Audit Recovery
To achieve the highest audit and recovery results, Hdl employs the following audit techniques and
programs:
a. Identification of Errors and Revenue Maximization Opportunities
1. Field Surveys: Field inventories of the City's business and industrial areas are conducted
every 10-12 months to identify businesses located within the City that appear to be
underreporting revenues or are not on the BOE allocation rolls. Specially trained field
auditors, using the latest in mapping, GPS and digital recording technology, document not
only the existence of sales tax producing businesses but also any relevant factors such as
size, presence of a large stock of goods, will-call windows and any specific references to
sales activity. This process identifies a wide range of registration errors including erroneous
consolidation of multiple outlets, misreporting of point of sale from an erroneous location
and delays in reporting new outlets.
2. Tax Area Code (TAC) Review: Hdl reviews every active account on the BOE's allocation
rolls reporting $50 or more in local tax to ensure proper TAC assignment. Government and
private sector mapping and GIS databases are used extensively in this process. These
programs are important because physical canvassing will not reveal businesses with missing
or incomplete signage, or those that are home-based. A complete TAC review is performed
at least once every 9-12 months.
3. Deviation Assessment: Hdl applies proprietary queries and analyses to its statewide
allocation database to identify a// accounts for which there has been a substantial change in
allocation pattern. Hdl's database, unmatched in size, comprises over 98.5% of all sales and
use tax transactions in California and allows for the most comprehensive audits in the state.
The deviation review is performed every three months and is far more sophisticated and
thorough than a review of the BOE's published Quarterly Distribution Report. The review is
applied to direct allocations and to the county pools, and allows for a much broader view
and understanding of what has happened in any given quarter. Well-founded leads are
quickly culled from this process, often without the need for time-consuming manual reviews
of taxpayer files. This allows for faster processing and less time used for preparing
submittals. This in turn lowers recovery fees by reducing the amount of prior quarter
revenue requiring redistribution.
4. Use Tax Errors and Opportunities: State Board of Equalization Regulation 1802(d) allows
for direct allocation of local use tax on qualifying individual sales or purchases over
$500,000. Under Regulation 1699.6, businesses and organizations (including local
government agencies) with aggregate purchases subject to use tax of at least $500,000 per
year can apply for a Use Tax Direct Payment Permit, allowing for direct allocation of the
corresponding local share. Finally, under a resolution adopted by the BOE in December of
1994, a construction contractor who enters into a contract equal to or greater than
$5,000,000 may elect to obtain a sub-permit for the jobsite resulting in a direct allocation of
local use tax to the jurisdiction where the jobsite is located. Hdl analyzes the use tax
allocation pools of the 58 counties and the state each quarter to identify instances where a
taxpayer may have misidentified a transaction as use tax rather than sales tax. Further
specialized reviews and techniques are employed to identify direct allocation opportunities
of local use tax.
5. Regulation 1699 Evaluations: BOE Regulation 1699 controls when and where a permit
should be issued to a given business location. Wholesalers, contractors, processors,
manufacturers, and other non-retail businesses that do not normally sell merchandise often
conduct occasional sales, self-accrue use tax or are levied deficiency assessments by the
state. Hdl uses proprietary methods for finding companies that should be taking out permits
so that those revenues are allocated to the City.
b. Recovery of Misallocated Revenue
1. Development of Correction Data: Preliminary lead lists developed through any of the
aforementioned audit programs are further culled using a variety of programs and
databases to reduce the need for taxpayer contact. Companies remaining in the audit
database are then contacted by a specialized audit unit whose members are specifically
selected and trained to interview tax preparers and marketing, warehouse and management
staff. Taxpayer interviews are always conducted in a business friendly, nonintrusive manner
that emphasizes cooperation and protection of confidentiality.
2. Documentation: Telephone contacts are often accompanied by a written follow-up
questionnaire concerning business activities, a specific one-time transaction or a written
confirmation of our findings. This documentation is always filed with the petition to
minimize BOE processing time. Solid documentation and follow-up lowers client fees by
reducing the number of quarters requiring retroactive adjustment and ensures faster
recovery of misallocated revenues.
3. City Review: To avoid potential conflicts with a City's in-house audit efforts, Hdl prepares
a list of misallocated or under-reporting businesses for City officials to review and authorize
prior to any invoicing. This line item, account-level approval process is an important step in
eliminating any misunderstandings or disagreements regarding what may be considered a
valid audit "find."
4. Preparation and Submittal of Corrections: Petitions are prepared (BOE Form 549-S or 549-
L) that notify the BOE the existence and nature of the misallocation. All relevant and
available supporting documentation is included. Copies of all transmittal forms and
correspondence with the BOE and taxpayers are sent to City staff.
5. Continuous Follow-up: Hdl employs a full-time case manager whose responsibility is to
monitor and follow-up on case inventory. An aging report is updated and reviewed on a
monthly basis and the appropriate follow-up is initiated on cases that are taking an
inordinate amount of time to correct. This follow-up emphasizes partnership and
cooperation with BOE Allocation Group staff. Hdl's continuous efforts to check on the status
of submittals are made to ensure that corrections are being pursued. Timely follow up on
cases reduces the time it takes for the City to recover its revenue.
6. Appeals: Hdl cases are thoroughly researched, vetted and documented prior to submittal.
This ensures the fastest possible processing times, and reduces the number of cases that are
initially disclaimed and must be further researched and defended through a very lengthy
BOE appeals process. Nearly all Hdl cases are resolved favorably at either the first or second
levels of the BOE petition process described in Regulation 1807. Hdl has cultivated close
working relationships with the BOE Appeals Division and with each of the elected Board
Members. When an appeal is required, Hdl has the necessary expertise and access to
competently and aggressively represent client interests. Having a large number of cases on
appeal may be presented by some vendors as evidence of a more sophisticated and
aggressive audit program. It should be viewed, however, as an indication that inadequate
supporting documentation tends to require more case appeals and lead to otherwise
unnecessary procedural delays.
c. Track Record
Hdl is effective in recovering misallocated revenue for client agencies in 97% of all cases
submitted to the BOE. In the roughly 3% of cases that are initially disclaimed, Hdl is able to
achieve positive results by successfully appealing cases. The small amount of cases that do to
appeal is evidence of Hdl's thorough research and the quality of the factual information included
to support claims.
Only 5% of Hdl's case submittals are unresolved after two quarters with an average for all cases
of 186 days. The company's backlog of cases requiring retroactive adjustments for any lengthy
period of time is one-fifth that of other companies submitting claims to the BOE.
2. Management Analysis
a. Hdl Database, Reports and Training
Hdl maintains Cupertino's detailed sales tax data back to 1994 and will provide City staff with
unlimited access to its quarterly updated web-based sales tax system to facilitate "in-house"
analysis and printing of reports. The system allows City staff to search, print and export their
sales tax data for a variety of financial, management and planning functions. The system
provides the ability to search all sales tax producers in the City by business name, address, BOE
account number and current or historical sales tax allocations. The web application also provides
access to the City's archived quarterly sales tax reports. Data is easily queried and exported to
either comma delimited or native Excel formats, allowing for convenient use with standard
applications such as the Microsoft Office suite. The web application is accessible from all major
operating systems, internet browser platforms, and device types (laptop, tablet, PC, mobile).
The City's archived quarterly sales tax reports can also be accessed through the online sales tax
application.
Hdl's Geo-area feature supports use of address ranges, which ensures the inclusion of all
appropriate BOE registrations and also allows City staff to create and modify Geo-areas without
a separate GIS system. Hdl also supports interfacing with the City's GIS by including accurately
geocoded latitude and longitude for each business. This data can include all data fields including
historical allocation information and can be quickly exported by City staff on demand using Hdl's
Sales Tax Web Application. Additionally, City created shape files can be used to define a Geo-
area, which would identify related businesses by latitude and longitude.
Training on use of the software and ongoing upgrades is provided at no additional charge.
Quarterly sales tax reports are provided on both a cash and adjusted basis . Cash reports
reconcile to BOE payments and are necessary for any revenue sharing agreements that the City
might have in place. The adjusted reports shift payment aberrations (double-up payments, BOE
audit adjustments, etc.) into the quarter where the sales occurred to accurately show the City's
true economic trends. The quarterly sales tax data will be presented in reports for major sales
tax producers by both rank and category, analysis of sales tax activity by category, business or
areas specified by the City.
Hdl's quarterly sales tax reports include a listing of top sales tax producers and comparisons with
both regional and statewide trends. Retailer information is provided in grouped form or in
business by business detail. Quarterly information will also include tables that track year-to-date
receipts and show comparisons with past periods to measure progress toward achieving the
City's annual budgeted revenue amount.
Hdl's services are superior to other vendors because the firm provides data analysis instead of
bound stacks of raw data printouts. The quarterly analysis is done in context with regional
market areas, countywide and statewide trends to better monitor and compare the City's
economic performance by business category and geographical area. A non-confidential
newsletter is included to support management's efforts to inform and engage the public.
Analysis of sales and use tax data and quarterly presentations to City staff are led by seasoned
professionals, whose experience and knowledge adds value by identifying emerging retail
trends, business retention needs, leveraging of economic clusters and reviewing successes in
client jurisdictions with similar characteristics. Hdl staff also prepares sales and use tax
projections for proposed development projects, responds to technical questions relating to BOE
processes and regulations, and monitors revenue sharing agreements.
b. Budget Projections and Monitoring
Hdl has developed a comprehensive, detail-oriented method for projecting and monitoring
client sales and use tax revenues that has proved to result in estimates that fall within 1 % of
actual receipts two-thirds of the time. Initial and mid-year projections are made by factoring out
payment aberrations that skew the base revenue and factoring in known changes such as new
or closed businesses. Hdl also incorporates information from over 90 economic sources as well
as information gathered from quarterly client meetings to develop economic factors to apply to
individual retail business segments; the results are combined into a single estimate of
anticipated revenue. Hdl further enhances its projections by contacting builders of large-scale
development projects to better time and estimate the value of potential use tax payments into
its estimates. Five year forecasts are also provided.
c. Use Tax Maximization Program
Major construction projects and even ongoing business operations often generate significant
use tax revenues from purchases of machinery, equipment and other fixed assets. Hdl has
worked with numerous clients to ensure that use tax from manufacturing and assembly plants,
food processing, cold storage facilities, power/energy projects, medical, research and technical
facilities, oil fields/refineries and extraction/mining industries are properly allocated to the host
jurisdiction.
Hdl's sales tax team includes a staff of specialists who review new business startups that might
present potential self-assessed use tax opportunities, meets with contractors to advise on sub-
permits and reporting procedures and provides materials and advice on purchasing companies
and direct payment permits. The firm monitors major construction projects to make sure that
any use tax generated is properly allocated to the job site's host jurisdiction.
When brought into a project early, Hdl assists clients with inserting provisions in conditional use
permits and development agreements to guarantee that use tax maximization procedures are
followed and monitors projects and subcontractors to make certain that sales tax is properly
allocated back to the client jurisdiction. Direct payment permits and purchasing corporations
can sometimes be utilized where conditions offer mutual opportunities for the client agency to
capture additional sales tax revenues and the participating company can increase control of
sales and use tax liabilities.
d. Economic Development Benefits
When properly refined and organized, sales tax data analysis is an important tool for
strengthening and expanding local economies. The data shows companies that are growing and
may need expansion space and should be contacted as part of an agency's business retention
program. When broken out geographically, the data produces patterns of industries that
potentially share common customers, suppliers, technology and labor and therefore offer
opportunities for attracting new businesses. The data further exposes retail areas that may be
over saturated in some retail segments while also identifying voids and opportunities for
additional retail development.
Although numerous companies and agencies use the BOE's published data as a basis for
analysis, the results are usually inaccurate and misleading due to address and business
categorization errors in the data. To correct those deficiencies, HdL performs data validation
and scrubbing techniques on an ongoing basis, fixing business addresses and re-categorizing
merchants to differentiate brick and mortar retailers from "business to business" suppliers and
on-line retailers.
The company further creates and groups businesses into additional categories and
classifications, not provided by the BOE, to better track new and emerging economic trends.
Samples include the breaking out of biotech/medical suppliers, online fulfillment centers,
alternate energy and utility providers, wineries and marijuana dispensaries. This focused
approach to data management allows agencies to more accurately compare the impact of
trends in their jurisdiction with state and regional trends. On a regional basis, it also allows for
the identification of true economic voids and opportunities to expand the City's tax base.
Accurate addressing allows for improved performance monitoring and comparison of specific
economic areas such as shopping centers, downtown districts and auto malls with similar
projects throughout California.
In addition to using our large database, HdL's principals leverage their experience analyzing
client data throughout California to identify new trends and developments that might help other
clients. The service includes analyses to identify retail voids and opportunities and an annual
publication of retailers seeking expansion in the region and state.
e. Legislative Updates
HdL prepares Legislative Updates for clients to keep them informed on any changes that may
impact local revenues. The firm also provides Issue Updates which are similar in nature but deal
with specific issues such as Sales Tax Participation Agreements. Each issue is presented in detail
so that Agency staff is better equipped to handle questions on that topic from their community
leaders.
The firm also retains Johan Klehs as a lobbyist to represent client interests in matters before the
BOE and the state legislature. Mr. Klehs is respected as an expert in budget, fiscal, taxation, and
business issues affecting California and its economy. He maintains a wide range of ties with the
executive and legislative branches of state and federal government. In statewide office, Klehs
served as Chair and a Member of the California State Board of Equalization (1995-2003) and a
Member of the Franchise Tax Board. He also served 14 years as a Member of the California State
Assembly.
3. Consultation
Each quarter, a principal of the firm analyzes the City's data in detail and meets with appropriate City
officials to review trends and discuss and make recommendations regarding the budget implications of
the quarter's data.
HdL also serves as "on-call" staff to provide sales tax estimates for proposed projects, assist with budget
projections and answer sales and use tax questions related to economic development, budgeting and
related revenue collection. When requested by the City, principals also meet with committees of the
City Council and other groups to explain sales tax regulations and their importance to the City's tax base.
HdL will, when requested by the City, conduct technical seminars for City personnel on California sales
and use tax processes. To support in-house efforts to maximize use tax, the seminars will cover the
fundamentals of direct payment permits, purchasing corporations and maximizing "use tax" from
construction projects.
Hdl maintains close and positive relationships with members of the BOE and staff to quickly resolve
policy issues unique to individual clients. The firm also advocates regulation and legislative changes
when they are of benefit to all clients. Examples are the Company's work in the change of allocation of
"use tax" for major construction projects, securing an Executive Order from the Governor to allow
publishing of top taxpayers in public documents and the introduction of the problem of "point of sale"
for warehouses to the BOE.
4. Transactions Tax Reports and Monitoring
Hdl will monitor and report on this additional revenue source at the City's option for $100 per month.
The only requirement is that the City adopts a separate resolution of confidentially authorizing Hdl's
access to the confidential database. Should the City desire Hdl to audit its transactions and use taxes,
the charge would be a 25% contingency fee against retroactive adjustments only (no prospective billing).
Audit fees are billed only after the completion of the audit, submittal of corrections to the BOE and
receipt of revenue by the City.
Exhibit B
Compensation
Sales and Use Tax Services
1. Audit Services
Hdl proposes a fee of 15% of all new sales and use tax revenue received by the City (including
reimbursement from the sales and use tax compensation fund outlined in Section 97.68 of the Revenue
and Taxation Code) as a result of audit and recovery work performed by the firm . This audit fee applies
to monies received in the first eight consecutive reporting quarters beginning with the receipt of the
audit revenue and includes retroactive back quarter adjustments obtained by Hdl.
Audit fees are billed only after completion of the audit, submittal of corrections to the BOE and receipt
of revenues by the client. 100% of all new revenue generated by Hdl flows to the City after the
completion of the eight quarters. The fee constitutes the full reimbursement to Hdl and covers all direct
and indirect costs incurred by the firm under this contract. This includes all salaries of our employees,
travel expenses and service contracting costs as well as the software to be delivered to the City of
Cupertino under this proposal.
Invoices are submitted only for recoveries previously approved by the City. Hdl does not bill for audit
revenues until the client has actually received said monies. Further, if during the billing cycle, a taxpayer
receives a refund for overpayment of taxes generated during that cycle, Hdl credits back any
proportionate share of the fee that may have been levied.
Invoices are submitted quarterly after the City has received the revenue from the audit correction. The
invoice includes a printout showing the name, address, and sales tax registration number of each
company, and the specific amount of revenue allocated by the SBOE to the City for those businesses.
If a misallocation correction involves additional revenue from a company that had already been partially
allocating revenues to the City, the City and Hdl will agree in a Work Authorization, prior to billing, the
methodology for identifying the incremental revenue attributable to Hdl's work.
2. Web-Based Application and Sales Tax Management Services
Hdl's standard fees for an agency of Cupertino's size and character is $850 per month billed quarterly.
This includes ongoing analysis, reports, legislative support and unlimited access to Hdl's team members
for sales and use tax related questions, as well as training and support for internal implementation of a
program of use tax maximization and economic expansion.
3. CPI Adjustment
Fees for Operations Management Services are adjusted at the beginning of each calendar year by the
change in the Consumer Price Index - West Urban (CPI-WU) as reported by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Each annual adjustment will not be less than two percent (2%) or greater than ten percent
(10%).
4. Transactions and Use Tax Audit and Management Services
Hdl will monitor and report on the City's Transactions and Use Tax. The current charge for this service is
$100 per month and a 25% contingency fee against retroactive adjustments only (no prospective billing).
Audit fees are billed only after the completion of the audit, submittal of corrections to the BOE and
receipt of revenue by the City.
Exh. D-Insurance Requirements for Design Professionals & Consultant Contracts
1
Form Updated Sept. 2019
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) for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury liability for
premises operations, products and completed operations, contractual liability, and personal and
advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence (ISO Form CG 00 01). If a
general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
project/location (ISO Form CG 25 03 or 25 04) or it shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
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 be "primary and non-contributory,"
will not seek contribution from City’s insurance/self-insurance, and shall be at least as broad as ISO
Form CG 20 01 (04/13).
c. The limits of insurance required may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or
excess insurance, provided each policy 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 before the City’s own insurance or self-
insurance shall be called upon to protect City as a named insured.
2. Automobile Liability: ISO CA 00 01 covering any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned
autos) with limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
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 per occurrence for bodily injury or disease.
Not required. Consultant has provided written verification of no employees.
4. Professional Liability for professional acts, errors and omissions, as appropriate to Consultant’s
profession, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or $2,000,000 aggregate. If written on a
claims made 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.
EXHIBIT D
Insurance Requirements
Design Professionals & Consultants Contracts
Exh. D-Insurance Requirements for Design Professionals & Consultant Contracts
2
Form Updated Sept. 2019
OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
The aforementioned insurance shall be endorsed and have all the following conditions and provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City of Cupertino, its City Council, officers, officials, employees, agents, servants and volunteers
(“Additional Insureds”) are to be covered 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 both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 forms, if later
editions are used).
Primary Coverage
Coverage afforded to City/Additional Insureds shall be 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.
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 Workers’
Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City for all work performed
by Consultant, its employees, agents and subconsultants. This provision applies regardless of whether or not
the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. 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
Insurers must be licensed to do business in California with an A.M. Best Rating of A-VII, or better.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant must furnish acceptable insurance certificates and mandatory endorsements (or copies of the policies
effecting the coverage required by this Contract), and 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 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.
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :
INSURER E :
INSURER D :
INSURER C :
INSURER B :
INSURER A :
NAIC #
NAME:CONTACT
(A/C, No):FAX
E-MAILADDRESS:
PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):PHONE
INSURED
REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES
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).
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.
OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
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$
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SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD
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.
$
$
$
$PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOS ONLY
AUTOSAUTOS ONLY NON-OWNED
SCHEDULEDOWNED
ANY AUTO
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
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E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)
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UMBRELLA LIAB $EACH OCCURRENCE
$AGGREGATE
$
OCCUR
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$PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
$GENERAL AGGREGATE
$PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$MED EXP (Any one person)
$EACH OCCURRENCE
DAMAGE TO RENTED $PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
POLICY PRO-JECT LOC
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
CANCELLATION
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED
AUTOS ONLY
6/29/2020
Woodruff Sawyer
2 Park Plaza,Suite 500
Irvine CA 92614
Audrey Curtis
949.435.7345 949.476.3118
acurtis@woodruffsawyer.com
National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford 20478
HDLCOMP-01 Continental Insurance Company 35289HinderliterdeLlamas&Associates
HdL Software,LLC.
120 S State College Blvd.,Suite 200
Brea CA 92821
Continental Casualty Company 20443
Lloyds of London
Federal Insurance Company 20281
88405538
A X 1,000,000
X 1,000,000
15,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
X
Y Y 6056953483 5/26/2020 5/26/2021
2,000,000
A 1,000,000
X
X
Y Y 6056953466 5/26/2020 5/26/2021
B X X 3,000,00060569535025/26/2020 5/26/2021
3,000,000
X 10,000
B
B XY6056953497
6056677063
5/26/2020
5/26/2020
5/26/2021
5/26/2021 1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
D
C
E
Professional Liability/Claim Made
Cyber Liability
Crime
MPL1007920
6078657761
82556901
5/26/2020
5/26/2020
5/26/2020
5/26/2021
5/26/2021
5/26/2021
Each Claim/Aggregate
Cyber Limit
Crime Limit
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
The City of Cupertino,its City Council,officers,officials,employees,agents,servants and volunteers are included as additional insureds,on a
primary/non-contributory basis with respect to General Liability and Auto Liability per attached forms.
Waiver of Subrogation applies as respects to the General Liability,Auto Liability and Workers Compensation per attached forms.
Notice of Cancellation applies with respect to General Liability per attached forms.
The City of Cupertino,its City Council,officers,officials,
employees,agents,servants and volunteers
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino CA 95014
Business Auto Policy
Policy
5.
a.
(1)
(2)
b.
c.
d.
6.
a.
b.
7.
a.
b.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Other Insurance
For any covered "auto" you own, this Coverage Form provides primary insurance. For any covered
"auto" you don't own, the insurance provided by this Coverage Form is excess over any other
collectible insurance. However, while a covered "auto" which is a "trailer" is connected to another
vehicle, the Covered Autos Liability Coverage this Coverage Form provides for the "trailer" is:
Excess while it is connected to a motor vehicle you do not own; or
Primary while it is connected to a covered "auto" you own.
For Hired Auto Physical Damage Coverage, any covered "auto" you lease, hire, rent or borrow is
deemed to be a covered "auto" you own. However, any "auto" that is leased, hired, rented or
borrowed with a driver is not a covered "auto".
Regardless of the provisions of Paragraph a. above, this Coverage Form's Covered Autos Liability
Coverage is primary for any liability assumed under an "insured contract".
When this Coverage Form and any other Coverage Form or policy covers on the same basis, either
excess or primary, we will pay only our share. Our share is the proportion that the Limit of
Insurance of our Coverage Form bears to the total of the limits of all the Coverage Forms and
policies covering on the same basis.
Premium Audit
The estimated premium for this Coverage Form is based on the exposures you told us you would
have when this policy began. We will compute the final premium due when we determine your
actual exposures. The estimated total premium will be credited against the final premium due and
the first Named Insured will be billed for the balance, if any. The due date for the final premium or
retrospective premium is the date shown as the due date on the bill. If the estimated total premium
exceeds the final premium due, the first Named Insured will get a refund.
If this policy is issued for more than one year, the premium for this Coverage Form will be
computed annually based on our rates or premiums in effect at the beginning of each year of the
policy.
Policy Period, Coverage Territory
Under this Coverage Form, we cover "accidents" and "losses" occurring:
During the policy period shown in the Declarations; and
Within the coverage territory.
The coverage territory is:
The United States of America;
The territories and possessions of the United States of America;
Puerto Rico;
Canada; and
Anywhere in the world if a covered "auto" of the private passenger type is leased, hired, rented
or borrowed without a driver for a period of 30 days or less,
provided that the "insured's" responsibility to pay damages is determined in a "suit" on the merits, in
the United States of America, the territories and possessions of the United States of America, Puerto
Rico or Canada, or in a settlement we agree to.
We also cover "loss" to, or "accidents" involving, a covered "auto" while being transported between
any of these places.
Underwriting Company:
Policy ; Page: 12 of 16
Policy Page: 30 of 75National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 151 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
60606
Policy No:
Policy Effective Date:
Form No: CA 00 01 10 13
© Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012
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Technology General Liability Extension Endorsement
K. Other Person Or Organization / Your Work
Any person or organization who is not an additional insured under Paragraphs A.through J.above. Such
additional insured is an Insured solely for bodily injury,property damage or personal and advertising
injury for which such additional insured is liable because of the Named Insured’s acts or omissions.
The coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to any person or organization:
1.who is specifically scheduled as an additional insured on another endorsement to this Coverage Part;
nor
2.for bodily injury or property damage included within the products-completed operations hazard
except to the extent all of the following apply:
a.this Coverage Part provides such coverage;
b.the written contract or agreement described in the opening paragraph of this ADDITIONAL
INSUREDS Provision requires the Named Insured to provide the additional insured such coverage;
and
c.the bodily injury or property damage results from your work that is the subject of the written
contract or agreement, and such work has not been excluded by endorsement to this Coverage
Part.
2. ADDITIONAL INSURED - PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY TO ADDITIONAL INSURED’S INSURANCE
A.The Other Insurance Condition in the COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS Section is
amended to add the following paragraph:
If the Named Insured has agreed in writing in a contract or agreement that this insurance is primary and
non-contributory relative to an additional insured's own insurance, then this insurance is primary, and the
Insurer will not seek contribution from that other insurance. For the purpose of this Provision 2., the
additional insured's own insurance means insurance on which the additional insured is a named insured.
B.With respect to persons or organizations that qualify as additional insureds pursuant to paragraph 1.K.of this
endorsement, the following sentence is added to the paragraph above:
Otherwise, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary elsewhere in this Condition, the insurance provided
to such person or organization is excess of any other insurance available to such person or organization.
3. BODILY INJURY – EXPANDED DEFINITION
Under DEFINITIONS, the definition of bodily injury is deleted and replaced by the following:
Bodily injury means physical injury, sickness or disease sustained by a person, including death, humiliation,
shock, mental anguish or mental injury sustained by that person at any time which results as a consequence of
the physical injury, sickness or disease.
4. BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF OCCURRENCE/ NOTICE OF OCCURRENCE
Under CONDITIONS, the condition entitled Duties in The Event of Occurrence, Offense, Claim or Suit
Condition is amended to add the following provisions:
A. BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF OCCURRENCE
The Named Insured must give the Insurer or the Insurer’s authorized representative notice of an
occurrence, offense or claim only when the occurrence, offense or claim is known to a natural person
Named Insured, to a partner, executive officer, manager or member of a Named Insured, or to an
employee designated by any of the above to give such notice.
B. NOTICE OF OCCURRENCE
CNA74872XX (1-15)
Page 5 of 14
Policy No:
Endorsement No:
Effective:
Insured Name:
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission.
6056953483
05/26/2020
POLICY NUMBER: COMMERCIAL AUTO
CA 04 44 10 13
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
CA 04 44 10 13 Copyright, Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2011 Page 1 of 1
WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY
AGAINST OTHERS TO US (WAIVER OF SUBROGATION)
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM
BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM
MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM
With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless
modified by the endorsement.
This endorsement changes the policy effective on the inception date of the policy unless another date is indicated
below.
Named Insured:
Endorsement Effective Date:
SCHEDULE
Name(s) Of Person(s) Or Organization(s):
Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.
The Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against
Others To Us condition does not apply to the
person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule,
but only to the extent that subrogation is waived prior
to the "accident" or the "loss" under a contract with
that person or organization.
6056953466
Hinderliter de Llamas &Associates
6/29/2020
The City of Cupertino,its City Council,officers,officials,employees,agents,servants and volunteers
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,CA 95014
CNA Paramount
Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against
Others to the Insurer Endorsement
Policy No:
Endorsement No: TBD
Effective Date:
Endo EffectiveDate:
CNA75008XX (10-16)
Page1 of 1
{ CNA }
Insured Name: Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates, HdL Software, LLC.
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission.
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
PRODUCTS/COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
SCHEDULE
Name Of Person Or Organization:
(Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.)
Under COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS, it is understood and agreed that the condition entitled
Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us is amended by the addition of the following:
With respect to the person or organization shown in the Schedule above, the Insurer waives any right of recovery the
Insurer may have against such person or organization because of payments the Insurer makes for injury or damage
arising out of the Named Insured’s ongoing operations or your work included in the products-completed operations
hazard.
All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged.
This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes
effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below,
and expires concurrently with said Policy.
The City of Cupertino,its City Council,officers,officials,employees,agents,servants and volunteers
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino,CA 95014
6056953483
05/26/2020
6/29/2020
POLICY NUMBER: 6056953466 COMMERCIAL AUTO
CA 20 48 10 13
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
CA 20 48 10 13 Copyright, Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2011 Page 1 of 1
DESIGNATED INSURED FOR
COVERED AUTOS LIABILITY COVERAGE
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM
BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM
MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM
With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless
modified by this endorsement.
This endorsement identifies person(s) or organization(s) who are "insureds" for Covered Autos Liability Coverage
under the Who Is An Insured provision of the Coverage Form. This endorsement does not alter coverage
provided in the Coverage Form.
This endorsement changes the policy effective on the inception date of the policy unless another date is indicated
below.
Named Insured:
Endorsement Effective Date:
SCHEDULE
Name Of Person(s) Or Organization(s):
Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.
Each person or organization shown in the Schedule is
an "insured" for Covered Autos Liability Coverage, but
only to the extent that person or organization qualifies
as an "insured" under the Who Is An Insured
provision contained in Paragraph A.1. of Section II –
Covered Autos Liability Coverage in the Business
Auto and Motor Carrier Coverage Forms and
Paragraph D.2. of Section I – Covered Autos
Coverages of the Auto Dealers Coverage Form.
Hinderliter de Llamas &Associates
6/29/2020
The City of Cupertino,its City Council,officers,officials,employees,agents,servants and volunteers
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,CA 95014
CNA Paramount
Additional Insured - Designated Person
or Organization Endorsement
Policy No:
Endorsement No: TBD
Effective Date:
CNA74745XX (1-15)
Page1 of 1
PolUWCompany - CNA Paramount
Insured Name: HdL Companies
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission.
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
SCHEDULE
Name Of Additional Insured Person Or Organization:
Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.
It is understood and agreed that the section entitled WHO IS AN INSURED is amended with the addition of the following:
A.The person or organization shown in the Schedule is an Insured, but only with respect to such person or
organization’s liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury caused in whole or in
part, by: the Named Insured’s acts or omissions, or the acts or omissions of those acting on the Named Insured’s
behalf:
1.in the performance of the Named Insured’s ongoing operations; or
2.in connection with premises owned by or rented to the Named Insured.
B.However, if coverage for the additional insured is required by written contract or written agreement, subject always to
the terms and conditions of this policy, including the limits of insurance, the Insurer will not provide such additional
insured with:
1.coverage broader than required by such contract or agreement; or
2.a higher limit of insurance than required by such contract or agreement.
C.The coverage granted by this endorsement does not apply to bodily injury or property damage included within the
products-completed operations hazard.
Any coverage granted by this endorsement shall apply solely to the extent permissible by law.
All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged.
This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes
effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below,
and expires concurrently with said Policy.
The City of Cupertino,its City Council,officers,officials,employees,agents,servants and
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,CA 95014
6056953483
6/29/2020
Workers Compensation
WC 04 03 06 (04-1984)
Policy No:
Policy Effective Date:
Policy Page: 1 of 1
Form No: WC 04 03 06 (04-1984)
© Copyright 1998 by the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California. All rights reserved.
From the WCIRB’s California Workers’ Compensation Insurance Forms Manual © 2001.
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.
The additional premium for this endorsement shall be Waiver of Subrogation Percent of the California workers'
compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration.
Schedule
Person or Organization
Waiver of Subrogation Person or Organization
Job Description
Waiver of Subrogation Job Description
All other terms and conditions of the policy remain unchanged.
This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the policy issued by the designated Insurers,
takes effect on the Policy Effective date of said policy at the hour stated in said policy, unless another
effective date (the Endorsement Effective Date) is shown below, and expires concurrently with said policy
unless another expiration date is shown below.
WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT – CALIFORNIA
The City of Cupertino,its City Council,officers,officials,employees,agents,servants and
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino,CA 95014
6056953497
05/26/2020
Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates
Corporation Sales, Use and Transactions Tax
Audit Services
Final Audit Report 2020-07-08
Created:2020-06-30
By:Mariela Vargas (marielar@cupertino.org)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAWQfHfUZfM1n-YdnyQoGTW6-AnCJ7HhJf
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nd Transactions Tax Audit Services" History
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