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Department of Public Works – Special Districts

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Consultant Consultant Representative Telephone Number Contract Term Original Contract Amount Amendment Amount Total Contract Amount Cost Center Grant Number (if applicable)

IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the San Bernardino County (County) desires to establish a list of on-call consultants to perform professional structural engineering services for County projects and programs; and

WHEREAS, the County conducted a competitive process to find qualified consultants to provide on-call structural engineering services and

WHEREAS, the County finds Consultant Name (Consultant) qualified to provide on-call professional structural engineering services for the County projects and programs; and

WHEREAS, the County desires that such services be provided by Consultant and Consultant agrees to perform these services as set forth below;

WHEREAS, Consultant is aware that the District reserves the right to award contracts as well as work with multiple consultants or no particular consultant, as it deems to be in the best interest of the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, the County and Consultant mutually agree to the following terms and conditions:

A. DEFINITIONS

A.1 Board: The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

Contract Number

SAP Number

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A.2 Contract: The Contract between the County and the Consultant resulting from the award issued pursuant to the Request For Proposal to the successful Proposer. The word “Contract” and “Agreement” may be used interchangeably herein.

A.3 Consultant: Any individual, company, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization to whom a contract award is made by the County.

A.4 Department: The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works – Special Districts.

A.6 Proposal: The offer to provide specific goods and services at specified prices by the Consultant in response to the RFP and the services requested.

A.7 Purchasing Agent: The Director of the San Bernardino County Purchasing Department.

A.8 Request for Proposal: Request for Proposal No. SDD-0039 / SPD25-SPDAD-XXXX.

A.9 Subconsultant: An individual, company, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization, not in the employment of or owned by Consultant who is performing services on behalf of Consultant under the Contract or under a separate contract with or on behalf of the Consultant.

B. CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES

B.1 Consultant will provide on-call professional structural engineering services for County projects and programs in accordance with the RFP No. SDD-039 / SPD126 – SPDADXXXX titled “On-Call Professional Structural Engineering Services” dated (DATE). In the event of conflict between documents, the order of precedence shall be as follows: Final approved task order, this Contract, the RFP Addenda (if any and with the most recent taking precedence), and the RFP.

B.2 Consultants shall provide professional structural engineering services for various County improvement or renovation projects on an as needed and as requested basis. Typical structural engineering services to accomplish all necessary work that could include, but is not limited to the following:

1. Provide staff, including licensed structural engineers, and services on an on-call, as needed basis, some of which may be emergency related work.

2. Perform seismic and/or professional structural engineering inspections, evaluations, engineering calculations, and reviews for specifications and construction documents.

3. Perform independent third-party structural engineering peer review of designs, buildings, bridges, guardrails, facilities, and structures.

4. Evaluate structures and provide structural design and/or construction services for construction, repair, replacement of structures, and recommend suitable construction materials (steel, concrete, timber, etc.).

5. Provide the full range of professional structural engineering services including conducting preliminary studies, overseeing structural testing, providing preliminary designs, developing final plans, specifications, and estimates.

6. Ensure design complies with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.

7. Offer cost-effective alternatives and optimized designs if required.

8. During construction, perform periodic on-site visits of work to determine status, quality, integrity, timelines, and compliance of performed work; review material submittals, shop submittals drawings and test results; respond to RFI’s; draft change orders; assess structural performance, address any structural issues, and unforeseen conditions or design changes; provide adjustments as necessary; and review pay estimates.

9. Provide final as-built drawings reflecting any changes made during construction, finalize documentation, and provide warranties and maintenance recommendations.

10. Other similar services related to professional structural engineering aspects of County infrastructure projects, buildings, or facilities and programs.

Typical projects may include evaluation, maintenance, reconstruction, or new construction of:

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1. Sewer and storm drain pump stations and structures

2. Retaining walls

3. Minor structural concrete and bridge repairs

4. Various facilities, structures, bridges, signals, streetlights and buildings; and

5. Renovations, expansions, demolitions, restorations, and retrofits.

C. GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

C.1 Recitals The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

C.2 Contract Amendments

Consultant agrees any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of the Contract, shall be valid only when reduced to writing, executed and attached to the original Contract and approved by the person(s) authorized to do so on behalf of Consultant and County.

C.3 Contract Exclusivity

This is not an exclusive Contract. The County reserves the right to enter into a contract with other consultants for the same or similar services. The County does not guarantee or represent that the Consultant will be permitted to perform any minimum amount of work, or receive a minimum amount of compensation, under the terms of this Contract.

C.4 Attorney’s Fees and Costs

If any legal action is instituted to enforce any party’s rights hereunder, each party shall bear its own costs and attorney’s fees, regardless of who is the prevailing party. This paragraph shall not apply to those costs and attorney’s fees directly arising from a third-party legal action against a party hereto and payable under Indemnification and Insurance Requirements.

C.5 Background Checks for Consultant Personnel

Consultant shall ensure that its personnel (a) are authorized to work in the jurisdiction in which they are assigned to perform services; (b) do not use legal or illegal substances in any manner which will impact their ability to provide services to the County; and (c) are not otherwise disqualified from performing the services under applicable law. If requested by the County and not in violation of applicable law, Consultant shall conduct a background check, at Consultant’s sole expense, on all its personnel providing services. If requested by the County, Contractor shall provide the results of the background check of each individual to verify that the individual meets Consultant’s standards for employment. Such background check shall be in the form generally used by Consultant in its initial hiring of employees or contracting for contractors or, as applicable, during the employment-screening process but must, at a minimum, have been performed within the preceding 12-month period. Consultant personnel who do not meet the County’s hiring criteria, in County’s sole discretion, shall not be assigned to work on County property or services, and County shall have the right, at its sole option, to refuse access to any of Consultant’s personnel to any County facility.

C.6 Change of Address

Consultant shall notify the County in writing, of any change in mailing address within ten (10) business days of the change.

C.7 Choice of Law

This Contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of California.

C.8 Compliance with County Policy

In performing the services and while at any County facilities, Consultant personnel (including subcontractors) shall (a) conduct themselves in a businesslike manner; (b) comply with the policies, procedures, and rules of the County regarding health and safety, and personal, professional and ethical conduct; (c) comply with the finance, accounting, banking, Internet, Revised 7/21/25 Page 4 of 27 security, and/or other applicable standards, policies, practices, processes, procedures, and controls of the County; and (d) abide by all laws applicable to the County facilities and the provision of the services, and all amendments and modifications to each of the items addressed in subsections (b), (c), and (d) (collectively, “County Policies”). County Policies, and additions or modifications thereto, may be communicated orally or in writing to Consultant or Consultant personnel or may be made available to Consultant or Consultant personnel by conspicuous posting at a county facility, electronic posting, or other means generally used by County to disseminate such information to its employees or contractors. Consultant shall be responsible for the promulgation and distribution of County Policies to Consultant personnel to the extent necessary and appropriate.

County shall have the right to require Consultant’s employees, agents, representatives and subcontractors to exhibit identification credentials issued by County in order to exercise any right of access under this Contract.

C.9 Confidentiality

Consultant shall protect from unauthorized use or disclosure the names and other identifying information concerning persons receiving services pursuant to this Contract, except for statistical information not identifying any participant. Consultant shall not use or disclose any identifying information for any purpose other than carrying out the Consultant's obligations under this Contract, except as may otherwise be required by law. This provision will remain in force even after the termination of the Contract.

C.10 Primary Point of Contact

Consultant will designate an individual to serve as the primary point of contact for the Contract.

Consultant or designee must respond to County inquiries within two (2) business days.

Consultant shall not change the primary contact without written acknowledgement to the County.

Consultant will also designate a back-up point of contact in the event the primary contact is not available.

C.11 County Representative

The Director of the Department of Public Works – Special Districts or his/her designee shall represent the County in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered under this Contract, including termination and assignment of this Contract, and shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to the services/Scope of Work by Consultant. If this Contract was initially approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, then the Board of Supervisors must approve all amendments to this Contract, unless otherwise delegated.

C.12 Damage to County Property

Consultant shall repair, or cause to be repaired, at its own cost, all damages to County vehicles, facilities, buildings or grounds caused by the willful or negligent acts of Consultant or its employees or agents. Such repairs shall be made immediately after Consultant becomes aware of such damage, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence.

If the Consultant fails to make timely repairs, the County may make any necessary repairs. The Consultant, as determined by the County, shall repay all costs incurred by the County for such repairs, by cash payment upon demand, or County may deduct such costs from any amounts due to the Consultant from the County, as determined at the County’s sole discretion.

C. 13 Debarment and Suspension

Consultant certifies that neither it nor its principals or subcontractors is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (See the following United States General Services Administration’s System for Award Management website https://www.sam.gov).

Consultant further certifies that if it or any of its subcontractors are business entities that must be https://www.sam.gov/

Revised 7/21/25 Page 5 of 27 registered with the California Secretary of State, they are registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.

C.14 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace

In recognition of individual rights to work in a safe, healthful and productive workplace, as a material condition of this Contract, the Consultant agrees that the Consultant and the Consultant’s employees, while performing service for the County, on County property, or while using County equipment:

C.14.1 Shall not be in any way impaired because of being under the influence of alcohol or an illegal or controlled substance.

C.14.2 Shall not possess an open container of alcohol or consume alcohol or possess or be under the influence of an illegal or controlled substance.

C.14.3 Shall not sell, offer, or provide alcohol or an illegal or controlled substance to another person, except where Consultant or Consultant’s employee who, as part of the performance of normal job duties and responsibilities, prescribes or administers medically prescribed drugs.

Consultant shall inform all employees that are performing service for the County on County property, or using County equipment, of the County’s objective of a safe, healthful and productive work place and the prohibition of drug or alcohol use or impairment from same while performing such service for the County.

The County may terminate for default or breach of this Contract and any other Contract the Consultant has with the County, if the Consultant or Consultant’s employees are determined by the County not to be in compliance with above.

C.15 Duration of Terms

This Contract, and all of its terms and conditions, shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties, provided no such assignment is in violation of the provisions of this Contract.

C.16 Employment Discrimination

During the term of the Contract, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or military and veteran status.

Consultant shall comply with Executive Orders 11246, 11375, 11625, 12138, 12432, 12250, 13672, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and other applicable Federal, State and County laws and regulations and policies relating to equal employment and contracting opportunities, including laws and regulations hereafter enacted.

C.17 Environmental Requirements

In accordance with County Policy 11-08, the County prefers to acquire and use products with higher levels of post-consumer recycled content. Environmentally preferable goods and materials must perform satisfactorily and be available at a reasonable price. The County requires Consultant to use recycled paper for any printed or photocopied material created as a result of this Contract. Consultant is also required to use both sides of paper sheets for reports submitted to the County whenever practicable.

To assist the County in meeting the reporting requirements of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), Consultant must be able to annually report the County’s environmentally preferable purchases. Consultant must also be able to report on environmentally

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C.18 Improper Influence

Consultant shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no County officer or employee, whose position in the County enables him/her to influence any award of the Contract or any competing offer, shall have any direct or indirect financial interest resulting from the award of the Contract or shall have any relationship to the Consultant or officer or employee of the Consultant.

C.19 Improper Consideration

Consultant shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to cash, discounts, service, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the County in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Contract.

The County, by written notice, may immediately terminate this Contract if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding paragraph was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the County with respect to the proposal and award process. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once a contract has been awarded.

Consultant shall immediately report any attempt by a County officer, employee or agent to solicit (either directly or through an intermediary) improper consideration from Consultant. The report shall be made to the supervisor or manager charged with supervision of the employee or the County Administrative Office. In the event of a termination under this provision, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies.

C.20 Informal Dispute Resolution

In the event the County determines that service is unsatisfactory, or in the event of any other dispute, claim, question or disagreement arising from or relating to this Contract or breach thereof, the parties hereto shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute, claim, question or disagreement.

To this effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties.

C.21 Legality and Severability

The parties’ actions under the Contract shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, court orders and governmental agency orders. The provisions of this Contract are specifically made severable. If a provision of the Contract is terminated or held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

C.22 Licenses, Permits and/or Certifications

Consultant shall ensure that it has all necessary licenses, permits and/or certifications required by Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The Consultant shall maintain these licenses, permits and/or certifications in effect for the duration of this Contract. Consultant will notify County immediately of loss or suspension of any such licenses, permits and/or certifications. Failure to maintain a required license, permit and/or certification may result in immediate termination of this Contract.

The Consultant’s must have a valid State of California Professional Engineer license in the Project Manager’s or Project Engineer's (PM/PE) own name(s). Subconsultants must be appropriately licensed as applicable in their field of expertise.

C.23 Material Misstatement/Misrepresentation

If, during the course of the administration of this Contract, the County determines that Consultant has made a material misstatement or misrepresentation or that materially inaccurate information

Revised 7/21/25 Page 7 of 27 has been provided to the County, this Contract may be immediately terminated. If this Contract is terminated according to this provision, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies.

C.24 Mutual Covenants

The parties to this Contract mutually covenant to perform all of their obligations hereunder, to exercise all discretion and rights granted hereunder, and to give all consents in a reasonable manner consistent with the standards of “good faith” and “fair dealing”.

C.25 Nondisclosure

Consultant shall hold as confidential and use reasonable care to prevent unauthorized access by, storage, disclosure, publication, dissemination to and/or use by third parties of, confidential information that is either: (1) provided by the County to Consultant or an agent of Consultant or otherwise made available to Consultant or Consultant’s agent in connection with this Contract; or,

(2) acquired, obtained, or learned by Consultant or an agent of Consultant in the performance of this Contract. For purposes of this provision, confidential information means any data, files, software, information or materials in oral, electronic, tangible or intangible form and however stored, compiled or memorialize and includes, but is not limited to: technology infrastructure, architecture, financial data, trade secrets, equipment specifications, user lists, passwords, research data, and technology data.

C.26 Notice of Delays

Except as otherwise provided herein, when either party has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, that party shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, give notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect thereto, to the other party.

C.27 Ownership of Documents

All documents, data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports prepared by Consultant pursuant to the Contract shall be considered property of the County upon payment for services (and products, if applicable). All such items shall be delivered to County at the completion of work under the Contract, subject to the requirements of Article D–Term of the Contract. Unless otherwise directed by County, Consultant may retain copies of such items.

C.28 Participation Clause

The County desires that Municipalities, School Districts, and other Tax Districts within the San Bernardino County requiring the same services provided herein may at their option and through the County Purchasing agent, avail themselves of this Contract. Upon notice, in writing, the Consultant agrees to the extension of the terms of a resultant contract with such governmental bodies as though they have been expressly identified in this bid, with the provisions that:

C.28.1 Such governmental body does not have and will not have in force any other contract for like purchases.

C.28.2 Such governmental body does not have under consideration for award any other bids or quotations for like purchases.

Such governmental body shall make purchases directly through and to the Consultant. The County will not be liable for any such purchase made between the Consultant and another governmental body who avails themselves of this contract.

C.29 Air, Water Pollution Control, Safety and Health

Consultant shall comply with all air pollution control, water pollution, safety and health ordinances and statutes, which apply to the work performed pursuant to this Contract.

C.30 Records

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Consultant shall maintain all records and books pertaining to the delivery of services under this Contract and demonstrate accountability for contract performance. All records shall be complete and current and comply with all Contract requirements. Failure to maintain acceptable records shall be considered grounds for withholding of payments for invoices submitted and/or termination of the Contract.

All records relating to the Consultant’s personnel, consultants, subcontractors, services/Scope of Work and expenses pertaining to this Contract shall be kept in a generally acceptable accounting format. Records should include primary source documents. Fiscal records shall be kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and must account for all funds, tangible assets, revenue and expenditures. Fiscal records must comply with the appropriate Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, which state the administrative requirements, cost principles and other standards for accountancy.

C.31 Relationship of the Parties

Nothing contained in this Contract shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, or employment arrangement between the Parties hereto, nor shall either Party have the right, power or authority to create an obligation or duty, expressed or implied, on behalf of the other Party hereto. In the performance of this Contract, Consultant, its agents and employees, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the San Bernardino County.

Any provision of this Contract that may appear to give the County any right to direct the Consultant concerning the details of performing the services/Scope of Work, or to exercise any control over such performance, shall mean only that the Consultant shall follow the direction of the County concerning the end results of the performance.

C.32 Release of Information

No news releases, advertisements, public announcements or photographs arising out of the Contract or Consultant’s relationship with County may be made or used without prior written approval of the County.

C.33 Strict Performance

Failure by a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this Contract by the other party, or the failure by a party to exercise its rights upon the default of the other party, shall not constitute a waiver of such party’s right to insist and demand strict compliance by the other party with the terms of this Contract thereafter.

C.34 Subcontracting

Consultant shall obtain County’s written consent, which County may withhold in its sole discretion, before entering into Contracts with or otherwise engaging any subcontractors who may supply any part of the services to County. At County’s request, Consultant shall provide information regarding the subcontractor’s qualifications and a listing of a subcontractor’s key personnel including, if requested by the County, resumes of proposed subcontractor personnel. Consultant shall remain directly responsible to County for its subcontractors and shall indemnify County for the actions or omissions of its subcontractors under the terms and conditions specified in Article G. All approved subcontractors shall be subject to the provisions of this Contract applicable to Consultant Personnel.

For any subcontractor, Consultant shall:

C.34.1 Be responsible for subcontractor compliance with the Contract and the subcontract terms and conditions; and C.34.2 Ensure that the subcontractor follows County’s reporting formats and procedures as specified by County.

C.34.3 Include in the subcontractor’s subcontract substantially similar terms as are provided in

Articles B. Consultant Responsibilities and C. General Contract Requirements.

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Upon expiration or termination of this Contract for any reason, County will have the right to enter into direct Contracts with any of the subcontractors. Consultant agrees that its arrangements with subcontractors will not prohibit or restrict such subcontractors from entering into direct contracts with County.

C. 35 Subpoena

In the event that a subpoena or other legal process commenced by a third party in any way concerning the Services provided under this Contract is served upon Consultant or County, such party agrees to notify the other party in the most expeditious fashion possible following receipt of such subpoena or other legal process. Consultant and County further agree to cooperate with the other party in any lawful effort by such other party to contest the legal validity of such subpoena or other legal process commenced by a third party as may be reasonably required and at the expense of the party to whom the legal process is directed, except as otherwise provided herein in connection with defense obligations by Consultant for County.

C.36 Termination for Convenience

The County reserves the right to terminate the Contract, for its convenience, with or without cause, with a thirty (30) day written notice of termination. Such termination may include all or part of the services described herein. Upon such termination, payment will be made to the Consultant for services rendered and expenses reasonably incurred prior to the effective date of termination.

Upon receipt of termination notice Consultant shall promptly discontinue services unless the notice directs otherwise. Consultant shall deliver promptly to County and transfer title (if necessary) to all completed work, and work in progress, including drafts, documents, plans, forms, data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports.

C.37 Time of the Essence

Time is of the essence in performance of this Contract and of each of its provisions.

C.38 Venue

The parties acknowledge and agree that this Contract was entered into and intended to be performed in San Bernardino County, California. The parties agree that the venue of any action or claim brought by any party to this Contract will be the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District. Each party hereby waives any law or rule of the court, which would allow them to request or demand a change of venue. If any action or claim concerning this Contract is brought by any third-party and filed in another venue, the parties hereto agree to use their best efforts to obtain a change of venue to the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District.

C.39 Conflict of Interest

Consultant shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no conflict of interest exists between its officers, employees, or subcontractors and the County. Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to prevent officers, employees, subcontractors, or members of governing bodies from using their positions for purposes that are, or give the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others such as those with whom they have family business, or other ties. Officers, employees, and agents of cities, counties, districts, and other local agencies are subject to applicable conflict of interest codes and state law. In the event the County determines a conflict-of-interest situation exists, any increase in costs, associated with the conflict of interest situation, may be disallowed by the County and such conflict may constitute grounds for termination of the Contract. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit employment of persons with whom Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents have family, business, or other ties so long as the employment of such persons does not result in increased costs over those associated with the employment of any other equally qualified applicant.

Consultant acknowledges and agrees that it will not submit a bid, or enter into an agreement with a third party, for the construction of the Project or any future phases of a Project on which it has previously performed work that was assigned to it under this Contract. Consultant agrees not to

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Consultant understands per the attached Conflict of Interest and Political Reform Act Obligations (Attachment B) that the Director of the Department of Public Works – Special Districts has determined Consultant meets Disclosure Determination number 1 and that no disclosure is required.

C.40 Former County Administrative Officials

Consultant agrees to provide, or has already provided information on former San Bernardino County administrative officials (as defined below) who are employed by or represent Consultant.

The information provided includes a list of former County administrative officials who terminated County employment within the last five years and who are now officers, principals, partners, associates or members of the business. The information also includes the employment with or representation of Consultant. For purposes of this provision, “County administrative official” is defined as a member of the Board of Supervisors or such officer’s staff, County Executive Officer or member of such officer’s staff, County department or group head, assistant department or group head, or any employee in the Exempt Group, Management Unit or Safety Management Unit.

C.41 Disclosure of Criminal and Civil Procedures

County reserves the right to request the information described herein from Consultant. Failure to provide the information may result in a termination of the Contract. The County also reserves the right to obtain the requested information by way of a background check performed by an investigative firm. The Consultant also may be requested to provide information to clarify initial responses. Negative information discovered may result in Contract termination.

Consultant is required to disclose whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees (as that term is defined herein), within the last ten years, has been indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of any crime or offense arising directly or indirectly from the conduct of the firm’s business, or whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees, has within the last ten years, been indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of any crime or offense involving financial misconduct or fraud. If the response is affirmative, the Consultant will be asked to describe any such indictments or charges (and the status thereof), convictions and the surrounding circumstances in detail.

In addition, the Consultant is required to disclose whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees, within the last ten years, has been the subject of legal proceedings as defined herein arising directly from the provision of services by the firm or those individuals. “Legal proceedings” means any civil actions filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, or any matters filed by an administrative or regulatory body with jurisdiction over the firm or the individuals. If the response is affirmative, the Consultant will be asked to describe any such legal proceedings (and the status and disposition thereof) and the surrounding circumstances in detail.

For purposes of this provision “key employees” includes any individuals providing direct service to the County. “Key employees” do not include clerical personnel providing service at the firm’s offices or locations.

C.42 Copyright

County shall have a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to publish, disclose, copy, translate, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, now and hereafter, all reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems, and any other materials or properties developed under this Contract including those covered by copyright, and reserves the right to authorize others to use or reproduce such material. All such materials developed

Revised 7/21/25 Page 11 of 27 under the terms of this Contract shall acknowledge the San Bernardino County as the funding agency and Consultant as the creator of the publication. No such materials, or properties produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall be subject to private use, copyright or patent right by Consultant in the United States or in any other country without the express written consent of County. Copies of all educational and training materials, curricula, audio/visual aids, printer material, and periodicals, assembled pursuant to this Contract must be filed with the County prior to publication. To the extent this Contract is federally funded, Consultant shall provide any information necessary to the County in order to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.227-15. To the extent applicable, the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.227-14 Rights in Data - General shall apply.

C.43 Artwork, Proofs and Negatives

All artwork, proofs, and/or negatives in either print or digital format for anything produced under the terms of this Contract are the property of the County. These items must be returned to the County within ten (10) days, upon written notification to the Consultant. In the event of a failure to return the documents, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies. In addition, Consultant will be barred from all future solicitations, for a period of at least six (6) months.

C.44 Iran Contracting Act

IRAN CONTRACTING ACT OF 2010, Public Contract Code sections 2200 et seq. (Applicable for all Contracts of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more). In accordance with Public Contract Code section 2204(a), the Consultant certifies that at the time the Contract is signed, the Consultant signing the Contract is not identified on a list created pursuant to subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code section 2203 as a person (as defined in Public Contract Code section 2202(e)) engaging in investment activities in Iran described in subdivision (a) of Public Contract Code section 2202.5, or as a person described in subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code section 2202.5, as applicable.

Consultants are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the Consultant to civil penalties, termination of existing contract, and ineligibility to bid on a contract for a period of three

(3) years in accordance with Public Contract Code section 2205.

C.45 Prevailing Wage Laws

By its execution of this Contract, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Section 1720 of the California Labor Code states in part: “For purposes of this paragraph, ‘construction’ includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work…” If the Services/Scope of Work are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request and shall post copies at the Consultant’s principal place of business and at the project site. Consultant will also adhere to any other applicable requirements, including but not limited to, those regarding the employment of apprentices, travel and subsistence pay, retention and inspection of payroll records, workers compensation and forfeiture of penalties prescribed in the Labor Code for violations. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with Prevailing Wage Laws. See Attachment A, which is attached and incorporated by reference, for additional information regarding Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions in Attachment A. The applicable general prevailing wage

Revised 7/21/25 Page 12 of 27 determinations are on file with the County and are available to any interested party on request.

Consultant shall post a copy of the applicable prevailing wage determinations at the job site.

C. 46 Errors, Omissions and/or Conflicts

Consultant shall be responsible for the integrity of all design and research studies prepared or approved by the Consultant and should County suffer damages due to errors, omissions, and/or conflicts within such documents, the Consultant shall be responsible to County for costs of all such damages.

C. 47 Regulatory Agencies

Except for emergencies, or except for situations where contact is required by law or relevant professional cannons of ethics (in which case Consultant will use its professional efforts to notify and confer with the County before such contact, the parties recognizing that there may not be time for such in an emergency), Consultant shall not contact the Local Enforcement Agency, South Coast Air Quality Management District or other regulatory agencies concerning any site that is the subject of this Contract without Department of Public Works – Special Districts prior approval.

C. 48 California Consumer Privacy Act

To the extent applicable, if Contractor is a business that collects the personal information of a consumer(s) in performing Services pursuant to this Contract, Contractor must comply with the provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). (Cal. Civil Code §1798.100, et seq.).

For purposes of this provision, “business,” “consumer,” and “personal information” shall have the same meanings as set forth at Civil Code section 1798.140. Contractor must contact the County immediately upon receipt of any request by a consumer submitted pursuant to the CCPA that requires any action on the part of the County, including but not limited to, providing a list of disclosures or deleting personal information. Contractor must not sell, market or otherwise disclose personal information of a consumer provided by the County unless specifically authorized pursuant to terms of this Contract. Contractor must immediately provide to the County any notice provided by a consumer to Contractor pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.150(b) alleging a violation of the CCPA, that involves personal information received or maintained pursuant to this Contract. Contractor must immediately notify the County if it receives a notice of violation from the California Attorney General pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.155(b).

C. 49 Executive Order N-6-22 Russia Sanctions On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine (https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions), as well as any sanctions imposed under state law (https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Ukraine-Russia). The EO directs state agencies and their contractors (including by agreement or receipt of a grant) to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should it be determined that Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. Contractor shall be provided advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response.

Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the County.

C. 50 Reserved

C.51 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements-Representation (FAR 52.203-18).

In compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.203-18, Consultant shall not require employees or subcontractors of Consultant seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse, to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statement prohibiting or otherwise restricting such https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Ukraine-Russia

Revised 7/21/25 Page 13 of 27 employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. To the extent Consultant has required employees or subcontractors to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements in the past, Consultant shall notify current employees and subcontractors that those prohibitions and restrictions are no longer in effect.

Contractor shall include this clause in all subcontracts.

D. TERM OF CONTRACT

This Contract is effective as of [INSERT DATE], 2026 and expires June 30, 2031 but may be terminated earlier in accordance with provisions of this Contract.

E. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES

The County is responsible to the extent possible providing the following:

E.1 The Budget for County projects with information relative to facility requirements, and scheduling.

E.2 Access to sites for the purpose of gathering or collecting data, performing tests or inspections.

E.3 Existing maps, County boundaries, facility plans, operational or previous project reports, blank forms, and any other available documents or items as may be required by Consultant for the satisfactory performance under this agreement.

E.4 Notify the Consultant in writing of County procedures required and name the County representative authorized to act in its behalf. The County shall review documents submitted by the Consultant and shall promptly render decisions pertaining thereto to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of their work.

E.5 Nothing in this Contract nor any act or failure to act on the part of the County shall be construed as a waiver of claim by the County for any defects or deficiencies in the reports or interpretative conclusions drawn by tests, observations or recommendations provided, conducted and performed by Consultant. Consultant is responsible to determine the accuracy of all documents used and incorporated into its work.

F. FISCAL PROVISIONS

F.1 The maximum amount of reimbursement under this Contract shall not exceed $100,000 for the five (5) year term and shall be subject to availability of other funds to the County. Payment shall be made upon completion of satisfactory performance, on a job-by-job basis and as invoiced by Consultant. The consideration to be paid to Consultant, as provided herein, shall be in full payment for all Consultant’s services and expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel and per diem and reimbursable expenses for that job as identified in a written purchase order. Multiple jobs may be awarded and performed simultaneously and/or in concert with each other. Separate job or purchase orders will be issued for each job assignment or purchase order.

Consultant bears the risk that it may not be able to generate its anticipated (or any) profit in completing its performance of all required items of work for the specified level of compensation.

In no event shall Consultant be entitled to receive compensation for any item of work required of Consultant under the terms of the Contract, which item of work is not performed by Consultant (including Consultant’s agents and approved subcontractors).

F.2 Reimbursement expenses will be based on approved costs and should include available receipts.

Any receipts should be included along with invoices. Exhibit A – Cost/Fee Proposal will be attached to include the proposed costs and fees provided by Consultant.

Consultant’s “Cost Proposal”, attached as Exhibit A, hereto, sets out the Consultant’s estimate of the cost (including wages) of completing the Scope of Work. The Cost Proposal was used by the County to determine the reasonableness of the cost of Consultant’s proposal and is further used in making progress payments to Consultant and in making payment to Consultant in the event of

Revised 7/21/25 Page 14 of 27 the termination of the Contract prior to the completion of all items of work. Consultant is not entitled to any additional compensation by virtue of its costs (including wages) for any item of work exceeding the cost set forth in its Cost Proposal, including excess costs related to delays in completion of the Project. Payment shall be made on a percent of task completed to the County’s satisfaction pursuant to Exhibit A.

F.3 Consultant shall provide County itemized monthly invoices, in arrears, and in a format acceptable to the County for services performed under this Contract within twenty (20) days of the end of the previous month. Invoices should include location(s) in which work was performed, full cost accounting of the work, any taxes or surcharges, approved reimbursable expense and all overhead and profit. Invoice will include the approved and issued purchase order number and Consultant’s invoice shall be subsequently numbered/identified using Consultant’s own invoice numbering. The County shall make payment to Consultant within sixty (60) working days after receipt of invoice or the resolution of any billing dispute.

F.4 Consultant shall accept all payments from County via electronic funds transfer (EFT) directly deposited into the Consultant’s designated checking or other bank account. Consultant shall promptly comply with directions and accurately complete forms provided by County required to process EFT payments.

F.5 County is exempt from Federal excise taxes and no payment shall be made for any personal…