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Resolution No. 93272 10 11 12 13 PAS 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 9327 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF VERNON BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND MAXIMUS, INC. FOR 2007-2009 MANDATED COST CLAIMING SERVICES WHEREAS, on May 24, 2006, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Resolution 9044 approving an Agreement to Provide Professional Consulting Services to the City of Vernon with MAXIMUS, Inc. ("Maximus") for preparing, processing and filing the City of Vernon's claims for reimbursement of state mandated costs from the State of California during the 2006-2007 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, Maximus, or its predecessor companies DMG-MAXIMUS and David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd., has prepared, processed and filed such state mandated cost claims on behalf of the City of Vernon in an effective manner and its agreement has been extended annually since October 20, 1992; and WHEREAS, Maximus has submitted an "Agreement to Provide Professional Consulting Services to the City of Vernon" for mandated cost claiming services for a period of July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2009; and WHEREAS, the 2007-2008 fixed fee to provide the mandated cost claiming services is Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($3,500.00), payable in three installments on September 30, 2007 (40%), December 31, 2007 (40%) and May 31, 2008 (20%), and the 2008-2009 fixed fee to provide the mandated cost claiming service is Three Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($3,650.00), payable in three t 1 2 3 4 5 6II 7' 8 9'' 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 2007. A TEST: P NUELA GIRON, City Clerk Name: LEONIS C. MALBURG Title : Mayor / (%0kkX)MX-XW — 3 — n t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 9327, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Monday, May 21, 2007, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of (Vernon. (SEAL) MANUELA GIRON City Clerk - 4 - EXHIBIT 0 Contract Number: 07F-174 AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF VERNON THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 21st day of _ May , 2007, by and between MAXIMUS, Inc. (hereinafter "Consultant") and the City of Vernon (hereinafter "City"), WHEREAS, Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution provides that local agencies may recover costs associated with carrying out programs mandated by the State of California; and WHEREAS, City desires to maximize its reimbursement for costs incurred in carrying out State mandated programs, and has determined that engaging Consultant to assist in the State mandate cost reimbursement claiming process is the most economical and cost effective means for preparing City's state mandate cost reimbursement claims; and WHEREAS, Consultant is staffed with personnel knowledgeable and experienced in determining the costs of governmental programs and in the submission of cost claims to the State of California; and WHEREAS, City desires to engage Consultant to assist in developing, submitting, and negotiating cost claims pertaining to state mandated programs. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows: (1) Engagement. City agrees to engage Consultant and Consultant hereby agrees to perform the services as outlined in our Proposal. (2) Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform and carry out in a professional manner the services detailed in our Proposal and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth as part of this Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section (8) of this Agreement. Cost claims submitted by Consultant may consist of both direct and indirect costs. Consultant may either utilize the ten percent (10%) indirect cost rate allowed by the State Controller or calculate a higher rate if City records support such a calculation. Consultant is not required to prepare a central service cost allocation plan or departmental indirect cost rate proposals for City. (3) Provision of Services. Consultant shall commence, carry on, and complete the services with all practicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner, in accordance with the provisions herein and all applicable laws. In providing services, Consultant shall take such steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with related work being carried on by City. For purposes of this Agreement, the Consultant will obtain authorization and written approval by the City to prepare, file, or submit new or first-time claims. (4) Personnel. Consultant represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Agreement. All of the services City of Vernon - 1 - 4/10/2007 Contract Number: 07F-174 required hereunder will be performed by Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified to perform the services described herein. (5) Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2007, and shall continue in full force and effect until September 30, 2008. (6) Time of Performance. The services to be performed hereunder by Consultant shall be undertaken and completed in such sequence as to assure their expeditious completion in order to best carry out the purposes of this Agreement. All claim filing services required hereunder shall be completed by the required date for each specific claim. Provided however, Consultant shall not be liable for delays in performance that are caused in whole or in part by City, third parties over which Consultant does not have the legal right to control or forces de majeure. (7) Costs and Method of Compensation. For all of the above services provided, section (2), the City agrees to pay Consultant compensation in a fixed fee in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($ 3500.00). The fee shall be paid in three installments: 40% of the fixed fee shall be due and payable on September 30, 2007, 40% shall be due and payable on December 31, 2007, and the remaining 20% shall be due and payable on May 31, 2008. The Consultant will render to the City one or more invoices for the fixed fees specified herein, with payment due by sixty (60) days after the due date. Invoices sixty (60) days after the due dates specified herein will bear interest at the rate of I % per month. Two -Year Option — Fixed Fee The City may elect to secure a two-year fixed fee contract pursuant to Scope of Services (2) at a secured rate as follows: FY 2007-2008 $3,500.00 FY 2008-2009 $3,650.00 Yes for two-year option U No for two-year option (initials) (initials) (8) Waiver of Submission of Claim(s) Pursuant to Section (2). Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, the submission of claims pursuant to Section (2) may be waived as set forth below. Upon waiver exercised by either party, City shall pay Consultant for all work performed up to and until the effective date of waiver in an amount not to exceed the maximum dollar payment schedule as indicated below: Effective date of waiver prior to: November 1 March 1 July 1 amount indicated in Section (7) and on the Percentage of fee due: 60% 90% 100% City of Vernon -2- 4/10/2007 Contract Number: 07F-174 A. At City Option. At the sole discretion of City, City may instruct Consultant to not file a specific claim or claims pursuant to a specific State claiming instruction. Such instruction must be in writing and provided to Consultant at least thirty (30) days prior to the due date of the claim. The effective date of City's waiver shall be the date Consultant receives City's written instruction. B. At Consultant Option. At the sole discretion of Consultant, Consultant may notify City of its intention to not pursue a specific claim and the reasons therefore. Such notification must be in writing and provided to City not less than thirty (30) days prior to the due date of the claim. The effective date of Consultant's waiver shall be the date Consultant mails its notification to City. Should Consultant not so notify City, City may expect Consultant to pursue the claim if it is above the minimum limit set by the State. (9) Services and Materials to be Furnished by City. Consultant shall provide guidance to City in determining the data required for claims submission. Consultant shall assume without incurring liability therefor that all data so provided is correct and complete. Consultant shall make its best effort to file claims timely. Consultant shall not be liable for claims that cannot be filed as a result of inadequate data, or data that is provided in an untimely manner. For purposes of this Agreement, data that is requested by Consultant must be provided within three (3) weeks of the request, or three (3) weeks prior to the filing deadline, whichever comes first, to be deemed to have been received in a timely manner. (10) Records and Inspections. Consultant shall maintain full and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement in accordance to State law. During such period, City shall have free access at all proper times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcripts therefrom. City shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of its intent to inspect or audit any such records and shall conduct such inspection or audit only during Consultants normal business hours. Any City employee, consultant, subcontractor or agent who may have access to such records shall execute a non -disclosure agreement prior to be granted such access. (11) Third Party Obligations. City and Consultant are the only parties to this Agreement and are the only parties entitled to enforce its terms. Nothing in this Agreement gives, is intended to give, or shall be construed to give or provide, any right or benefit, whether directly or indirectly or otherwise, to third persons. (12) Copyright for Consultant's Proprietary Software. City acknowledges that the deliverables provided by Consultant to City are generated by Consultant's proprietary software. Nothing contained herein is intended nor shall it be construed to require Consultant to provide such software to City. City agrees that all ownership rights to the software lie with Consultant. City may use the deliverables for and on behalf of its operation. (13) When Rights and Remedies not Waived. In no event shall the making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and the making City of Vernon -3- 4/10/2007 Contract Number: 07F-174 of any such payment by City while any such breach or default shall exist in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to City in respect to such breach or default. (14) Consultant Liability if Audited. Consultant will assume all financial and statistical information provided to Consultant by City employees or representatives is accurate and complete. If audited, Consultant shall make workpapers and other records available to the State auditors. Any subsequent disallowance of funds paid to City under the claim(s) for whatever reason is the sole responsibility of City. However, if requested by City, Consultant shall provide reasonable assistance to the City in defending claims at the desk audit level if an audit results in a disallowance of at least ten percent (10%). Reductions of less than ten percent (10%) shall not be contested by Consultant. Nothing in this section or any part of this Agreement shall be construed to include Incorrect Reduction Claims preparation. (15) Independent Contractor. The parties intend that Consultant, in performing the services specified in this Agreement shall act as an independent contractor and shall have full control of the work and the manner in which it is performed. Consultant and Consultant's employees are not to be considered agents or employees of City for any purpose. (16) Insurance. Consultant shall maintain appropriate general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, automobile insurance, and professional liability insurance. (17) Limitation of Liability. City agrees that MAXIMUS total liability to City for any and all damages whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to this Contract from any cause, including but not limited to contract liability or MAXIMUS negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty shall not, in the aggregate, exceed the fees paid to MAXIMUS under this Contract. In no event shall Consultant be liable for indirect, special, incidental, economic, consequential or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost revenue, lost profits, replacement goods, loss of technology rights or services, loss of data, or interruption or loss of use of software or any portion thereof regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are sought even if MAXIMUS has been advised of the likelihood of such damages, and notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. Any claim by City against MAXIMUS relating to this Contract must be made in writing and presented to MAXIMUS within one (1) year after the date on which MAXIMUS completes performance of the services specified in this Contract. (18) Changes. Either party may, from time to time, require changes in the scope of services to be performed hereunder. Such changes, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the parties, shall be incorporated in a written and mutually executed amendment to this Agreement. City of Vernon - 4 - 4/10/2007 Contract Number: 07F-174 (19) Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be sufficient if sent by the parties in the United States mail, postage paid, to the address noted below: Contact Name:_ Lewis Pozzebon Title: Director Address: 4305 S. Santa Fe Ave., vernon, CA 90058 Phone #: (323) 583-8811 Ext. 229 Fax #: ( 323) 588-4320 Email Address: 1pozzebon@cis,y�rnon ca us MAXIMUS, Incorporated 4320 Auburn Blvd., Suite 2000 Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 485-8102 Fax: (916) 485-0111 Such notice shall be deemed delivered five (5) days after deposit in the U.S. mailbox. (20) Severability. Should any part, term, portion, section or provision of this Agreement be decided finally to be in conflict with any law of the United States or the State of California, or otherwise be unenforceable or ineffectual, the remaining parts, terms, portions, sections or provisions shall be deemed severable and shall remain in full force and effect. (21) Matters to be Disregarded. The titles of the sections, subsections, and paragraphs set forth in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of the provisions of this Agreement. (22) Completeness of Agreement. This Agreement and any additional or supplementary document or documents incorporated herein by specific reference contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto, and no other agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement or any part thereof shall have any validity or bind any of the parties hereto. (23) Agreement Receipt. This Agreement must be signed and returned to Consultant by June 30, 2007. If executed Agreement is not received by that date, Consultant cannot warrant that claims will be submitted on a timely basis. (24) Signature Authority. Each individual signing this Agreement certifies that (i) he or she is authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of his or her respective organization, (ii) such organization has obtained all necessary approvals to enter into this Agreement, including but not limited to the approval of its governing board, and (iii) when executed, this Agreement is a valid and enforceable obligation of such organization. City of Vernon - 5 - 4/10/2007 Contract Number: 07F-174 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date first written below. By: (City Official) Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST: Date: MA3 By: Manuela Giron, City Clerk By: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Date Jeff A. Harrison, City Attorney City of Vernon -6- 4/ 10/2007 Page 1 of 2 Lehr, Judy From: Pozzebon, Lewis Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:46 AM To: Lehr, Judy Subject: FW: City of Vernon Agreement Hi Judy: I have forwarded a renewal agreement with Maximus for Council approval. There was one issue that I asked Maximus to clarify. Please see their response below. Lew From: Steve Oppenheim/MAXIMUS [mailto:SteveOp nheim@maximus.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:17 AM To: Pozzebon, Lewis Subject: Fw: City of Vernon Agreement Hi Lew, Please read the response below and let me know if the answer is satisfactory. Thanks. Steve Oppenheim Senior Manager Professional Services Consulting MAXIMUS (916) 485-8102 Ext. 107 (916) 485-0111 (fax) ----- Forwarded by Steve Oppenheim/MAXIMUS on 05/16/2007 09:23 AM ---- Nicole Koehler/MAXIMUS 05/16/2007 09:12 AM To Steve Oppenheim/MAXIMUS@MAXIMUS cc Subject Re: Fw: City of Vernon Agreemendjink Hi Steve - This is what is on the contract you sent them: (6) The fee shall be paid in three installments: 40% of the fixed fee shall be due and payable on September 30, 2007, 40% shall be due and payable on December 31, 2007, and the remaining 20% shall be due and payable on May 31, 2008. So it would be the same schedule for the following year. Thanks 5/17/2007 Page 2 of 2 0 Steve Oppenheim/MAXIMUS 05/14/2007 06:38 PM Hi Nicole, Will you please respond to Lew's question? Thanks. To Nicole Koehler/CS/FSG/HAC/MAXIMUS cc Subject Fw: City of Vernon Agreement Steve Oppenheim Senior Manager Professional Services Consulting MAXIMUS (916) 485-8102 Ext. 107 (916) 485-0111 (fax) ---- Forwarded by Steve Oppenheim/MAXIMUS on 05/14/2007 06:46 PM ---- "Pozzebon, Lewis" <LPoueb ,wci.vernon.ca.us> To <steveoppenheim@maximus.com> cc Subject City of Vernon Agreement 05/14/2007 09:37 AM Hi Steve: I am sorry for the delay in commenting on the new agreement. Could you please clarify Section 5.3 Method of Payment ? I would like to get approval for the two year option, but it is not clear to me that the payments for the 2008-09 agreement year would be scheduled in 2008 and 2009. Please let me know if my question is unclear. Lew Pozzebon 5/17/2007 0 City of Vernon A PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE STATE MANDATED COST CLAIMING SERVICES RECEIVED APR 16 2W7 HEAL I r, DEPARTMENT This proposal contains proprietary information. Please contact MAXIMUS before releasing any part of the proposal. Copyright 2007MAXIMUS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. April 10, 2007 MA Y MUS HELPING GOVERNMENT SERVE THE PEOPLE* Mr. Lewis Pozzebon, R.E.H.S City of Vernon 1 ' 4305 Santa Fe Avenue f Vernon, Ca 90058 Subject: Proposal and Agreement for Comprehensive State Mandate Cost Reimbursement (SB 90) Services a Dear Mr. Pozzebon: MAXIMUS is pleased to submit this proposal to renew its contract with the City of Vernon to provide Comprehensive State Mandate Cost Reimbursement (SB 90) Services during fiscal year 2007-2008. We propose to prepare and file annual and new (or first-time) state mandate cost reimbursement claims for which claiming instructions are issued in the fiscal year. Our services, staffing plan, proposed resources, and proposed fees are described in this proposal. u We believe no other company can match our experience in providing comprehensive state mandate cost reimbursement services. Below are some key reasons why we believe MAXIMUS F is the best firm to meet your needs. l> ■ Our mandate cost reimbursement consulting team is highly qualified to perform the defined work. We understand that the City of Vernon is seeking a team possessing the L experience necessary to successfully optimize revenue and cost reimbursement from the state. We feel our proposed MAXIMUS team possesses the necessary expertise and knowledge to be successful, and can provide unique insights and invaluable lessons learned from our extensive experience working with this program. Our highly experienced team has worked at all stages of the state mandate reimbursement process. ■ Our claiming methodology is driven by best practices, tools and techniques, and incorporates vast historical knowledge from working on many similar projects in size and scope. This approach enables our project team to effectively focus efforts on assessing and implementing the claiming processes and procedures. Our team has the insights and y knowledge to truly be the primary consultant to help the City of Vernon with the claiming process, as we have more than 25 years of experience working on state mandate claiming projects. ■ MAXIMUS provides a comprehensive suite of services which maximizes the value for t our clients. By combining our experience from conducting over 2,000 projects for the State of California, we have developed a structured approach and task work plan that will address your needs and produce the desired outcomes and results. Our team will help you with understanding the State funding anticipated for the fiscal year, identifying new claims, and 4320 AUBURN BLVD., SUITE 2000 1 SACRAMENTO, CA 95841 1 916.485.8102 1 916.485.0111 FAX I WWW.MAXIMUS.COM Mr. Lewis Pozzebon Apr# 10, 2007 Page 2 of 2 providing technical assistance in the claiming process. Our team includes legal staff directly involved with local government test claims brought before the Commission on State Mandates. ■ We have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to successfully conducting high quality and results -driven projects for the State of California. For more than 30 years, we have continually delivered quality results to our State of California clients. Our practice and local presence in Sacramento, Irvine, and the Bay Area allow us to best serve our clients' mandate reimbursement needs. ■ We offer a two-year option agreement for Mandate Cost Reimbursement Services. This year, we are offering the City of Vernon a two-year option agreement for mandate cost reimbursement services. With the number of new claims anticipated during the next fiscal years, MAXIMUS believes its two-year pricing is the best value for the City of Vernon's investment. If the terms above are acceptable, enclosed are two copies of a signed agreement to provide these _ services. Please sign and forward one copy to Nicole Koehler in our Sacramento office located at 4320 Auburn Boulevard, Suite 2000, Sacramento, CA 95841. You are a highly valued client and, should you have any further questions concerning this proposal or our services, please contact either Steve Oppenheim at (916) 485-8102 x 107 or myself in our Sacramento office at (916) 485-8102 x 110. We want to thank you for allowing us to serve the City of Vernon and look forward to continuing our relationship. Sincerely, P60- Ferlyn Junio Director Enclosure MAXIMUS COMPREHENSIVE STATE MANDATE COST REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES FY 2007-2008 MAXIMUS is a leading provider of state mandate cost reimbursement services to cities and counties in California. With over 25 years of experience in providing State Mandate Cost Consulting Services, we believe no other company can match our years of experience, program knowledge and insights, or our technical assistance in obtaining cost reimbursement for new mandates. MAXIMUS is a leading provider of government consulting services to cities, counties, and school districts. MAXIMUS provides a comprehensive set of services, including claiming analysis, operational improvement, training, audit and assistance, revenue enhancement, technical assistance, and quality WXIMUsupport S provides a assurance. Unlike many of our competitors, our company's mission and focus is comprehensive set of comprehensive services, including primarily on providing consulting services to government. Since our inception in claiming analysis, 1975, we have been at the forefront of innovation in meeting our firm's mission operational of "Helping Government Serve the People®." improvement, training, auditsupportand Our history of dedication and commitment to the needs of government sets assistance, revenue MAXIMUS apart from our competitors. We take great pride in providing high enhancement; technical quality mandate cost reimbursement services and unique program insights, assistance, and quality knowledge, and assistance to our clients. We have consistently been successful in assurance. providing our clients with services that meet and exceed their expectations. We seek to build long-term relationships based on mutual trust and respect, which allows our clients to seek us out for advice and counsel long after our work is complete. Although MAXIMUS is a large corporation, you will receive very close, professional attention to your cost reimbursement claiming needs. 1. WHY MAXIMUS The MAXIMUS State Mandate Cost Reimbursement Consulting practice began in 1981 with the preparation of reimbursement claims for local agencies. In 1983, we expanded this practice and began providing statewide technical assistance to local agencies. This long-term history provides our clients benefits and advantages that make MAXIMUS their provider of choice. Below are the key reasons why you should select MAXIMUS as your state mandate cost reimbursement consultant. 1.1 DEDICATED, EXPERIENCED STATE MANDATE COST REIMBURSEMENT PRACTICE MAXIMUS offers our City clients the resources and stability of a large national firm, along with a dedicated California practice specializing in the full range of state mandate cost reimbursement services. With more than 25 years of proven experience, our state mandate cost reimbursement practice has consulting professionals located in the Bay Area, Irvine, and Sacramento in order to best serve our clients' mandate reimbursement needs. PROPRIETARY City of Vernon We assign an experienced consultant dedicated to your City and provide a comprehensive set of services meeting your City's unique needs. MAXIMUS We take great pride consultants are all highly experienced and trained in preparing and supporting in providing high state mandate cost claims. It is important for the City to know that MAXIMUS quality mandate cost resources and expertise necessary to the mandate cost claiming area are readily reimbursement available. The City ofVernon can be confident that MAXIMUS provides services and providing our clients unwavering commitment to the program now and in the long-term. This with unique program combination guarantees that the City will receive the highest level of consulting insights, knowledge, expertise and support possible. and assistance. Our consultants understand the unique mandate requirements in any given claiming year, and are kept abreast of the legislative changes, commission outcomes, and decisions. Our consultants likewise actively advocate on behalf of our clients' for future program reimbursement and funding. As shown in Exhibit 1.1-1, the comprehensive suite of mandate cost reimbursement services we provide ensures your City will optimize its cost reimbursements. � 8�,ppat �a11 Desk Review and Awtk Assistance Exhibit 1.1-1: Our Comprehensive Suite of Mandate cost Reimbursement Services. The comprehensive suite of mandate cost reimbursement services we provide ensure that our clients will optimize their cost reimbursements. PROPRIETARY 2 City of Vernon 1.2 MAXIMUS POSSESSES SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE IN THE STATE'S MANDATE COST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM With over 25 years of mandate cost reimbursement program experience, MAXIMUS is a leader in providing mandate services to counties, cities, school districts, and special districts. Our diverse client base allows us to address all facets of the mandate process and coordinate among other types of local agencies to find the best data collection processes, tools, and techniques. We also use this knowledge to help our clients with developing the most effective claiming methodologies for each of the eligible mandate programs. 1.3 WE MAINTAIN THE SB90 SERVICE WEBSITE FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENTS MAXIMUS maintains the SB 90 Service website, which contains a wide range of information including claim payments, mandate legislation, test claims, and interpretations of key decisions which affect the state mandated cost area. Free membership to the SB 90 Service website is provided to our clients; this is just one of the many benefits that MAXIMUS provides to our clients. In addition, the City will have the ability to attend the SB 90 Service training workshops at an established membership rate. The League of California Cities endorses the SB 90 Service as a cooperative effort to maximize cities' revenue through the SB 90 process. 1.4 MAXIMUS SERVES AS A LIAISON TO STATE AGENCIES MAXIMUS maintains strong ties and relationships with a variety of State agencies and local government associations. We maintain an open and communicative relationship with the State Controller's Office, Commission on State Mandates (COSM), Department of Finance, and other departments involved with state mandate cost issues. Both state and local representatives contact MAXIMUS staff when there is a need for assistance in the State mandate area. This unparalleled relationship with State experts provides us with a better understanding of the programs and eligible activities to be claimed for reimbursement. This enhances our ability to increase the revenue recovery for our clients. 1.5 MAXIMUS IS COMMITTED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CITIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT s: MAXIMUS has conducted over 2,000 projects in the State of California over the past 10 years. Our mandate cost reimbursement practice has served over 300 ! , cities and special districts, a majority of California's 58 counties, and 300 school districts. We understand our clients' environment and bring best practices that have been proven through years of experience. Furthermore, this deep experience in the State of California allows us to navigate the claiming process and help our clients with addressing their specific needs. PROPRIETARY City of Vernon 1.6 MAXIMUS PROVIDES TEST CLAIM AND LEGAL EXPERTISE The MAXIMUS legal staff assists clients in filing test claims, provides a legal interpretation of the law, and assists in desk reviews and field audits. Our attorney is involved with the majority of local government test claims brought before the Commission on State Mandates. In addition, our attorney participates in the preparation or review of Parameters and Guidelines, which are the basis of the State Controller's claiming instructions. 1.7 MAXIMUS IS A FINANCIALLY STABLE, PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY DEDICATED TO HELPING PUBLIC SECTOR CLIENTS Since its inception in 1975, MAXIMUS has grown into a large firm with.24 offices in California, employing approximately 1,200 employees statewide. We provide a wide range of consulting services and have the ability to draw upon a formidable pool of subject matter experts and other resources throughout the company as circumstances warrant. Despite our size, MAXIMUS has never forgotten its roots or the reasons for its continued growth, which is based on high quality consulting services. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES MAXIMUS offers a comprehensive suite of mandate cost reimbursement services to our clients. Not only are our experienced consultants well versed in the claiming requirements, but they also . possess unique insights and updated program knowledge enabling them to better provide technical assistance, advice, and improvement suggestions to optimize the benefits of the program. This comprehensive set of services provides the necessary value that our clients desire and sets us apart from our competitors. MAXIMUS proposes to prepare and file all of the City ofVernon's eligible fiscal year state mandate cost reimbursement claims for which claiming instructions are issued in the 2007-2008 fiscal year. In addition, we will prepare and document new or first-time claims, as well as claims that require amendment. Exhibit 2.1-1 summarizes our proposed scope of services. In addition, a list of the annual claims is included in Appendix A of this proposal. PROPRIETARY 4 City of Vernon Annual Claims Newly Eligible Programs Training Communications j Ongoing Support f— L Exhibit 2.1-1: Overview of Proposed Scope of Services. We provide a scope of services to support your mandate cost reimbursement needs. 2.1 PROPOSED MANDATE COST REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITIES As shown in Exhibit 2.1-1, we propose a comprehensive suite of services to support your mandate cost reimbursement needs. Below are the key activities: 1. Collect, document, prepare and file all fiscal year 2006-07 actual cost claims and fiscal year 2007-08 estimated cost claims based on the State Controller's claiming instructions issued during the fall of 2007. 2. Collect, document, prepare and file newly claimable programs for which the State Controller issues claiming instructions during the 2007-2008 fiscal year. 3. Provide staff training sessions, as appropriate, to the City personnel involved with the claiming process. The training will also focus on the most suitable actual time or time study documentation to maximize the reimbursement of each mandate program. 4. Maintain communication and provide regular project status information to the City's designated mandate cost program coordinator throughout the contract period. 5. Monitor the City's state mandate cost and payment process. 6. Provide data collection instruments and assistance to the City to prepare newly eligible claims, as mutually agreed upon, that are approved by the COSM during the contract period. 7. Serve as a liaison with the State Controller's Office and COSM to respond to cost estimate requests and questions related to the City's mandate cost programs or claims. PROPRIETARY 5 City of Vernon 8. Assist the City with desk reviews and/or field audits for claims that were prepared and submitted by MAXIMUS. If requested, we will provide general advice to the City on any state mandate cost program issues that may arise during the term of the contract. The State is more closely scrutinizing state mandate cost reimbursement claims. The City ofVemon should maximize recoveries that it is eligible to recover from having complied with the state mandates. It is imperative that the City does everything possible to have the highest quality and most defensible claims prepared by a team of experts. We believe that MAXIMUS will fully meet these objectives. 3. OUR PROPOSED APPROACH AND WORK PLAN MAXIMUS understands local government issues and practices. We listen to our clients' needs and adapt an approach that best meets those needs. This tailored approach, combined with our statewide experience, helps our consultants to fully maximize the City's reimbursement potential In this section, we present our proposed approach and work plan for the preparation of your City's state mandate reimbursement claims and all other related work. MAXIMUS is committed to working closely with the City's SB 90 coordinator to adjust the approach as necessary to accommodate the City's needs. Each of the key tasks is described below. The overall workflow is shown in Exhibit 3.1-1 shown on the next page. 3.1 PROJECT PLANNING, SCHEDULING AND COMMUNICATIONS The purpose of this task is to prepare a project plan and schedule, as well as strengthen the various means of communication between the City ofVernon and MAXIMUS staff for claiming opportunities during the fiscal year. The plan will identify the various roles and responsibilities of both the City ofVernon and MAXIMUS consulting staff involved in the process, as well as work tasks to be MAXIMUS will review completed. the existing claims process and make MAXIMUS will conduct interviews with appropriate City staff to review the appropriate existing claims process, and the strengths and weaknesses of the previous data modifications to capture materials. We will make any modifications to our materials or develop materials to best new materials that best meet the needs of the City. Our goal is to minimize the meetyourneeds. time required from the City ofVernon staff and to validate that the actual time or time study documentation supporting the claims is complete. 3.2 CONDUCT ORIENTATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS MAXIMUS will conduct an orientation and training session for City staff involved with the claiming process. This training includes: 1. The review of the general process, along with identification of the roles and responsibilities of the City and MAXIMUS. PROPRIETARY 6 . City of Vernon 2. The review of each state mandate program, along with discussion of what information will be required to complete the claims, and how that data is to be compiled. 3. The review of the data compilation schedule for each mandate program. 4. The distribution of written reference and data compilation materials to the City ofVernon staff to simplify the claiming process. �M rt Initial meeting discussion Wth the City'sso 90 Coordinator Condud irter Aew& train department employees on mandates SB 90 DATA COLLECTION MATERIALS TailortdisirixAe data collection materials to departments a set due dates Ongoing Corrwnunication AM ', I►1 Compile aid analyse data collection MAXIMUS MAXIMUS lean material provided by Consultants prepare reviews ciaims for the departments clairns accuraclYFquality Ongoing Communication sco ' City signs claims and MAXIMUShand Recommended rettimstoMAXiMUS delivers claims to the process State controller's improvements Office Followup on data collection progress and answer any questions iti �^`I1 Edit as necessary and submit final dalmsto SB 90 Coordinator MAXIMUS provides audit assistance if necessary Exhibit 3.1-1: MAXIMUS Mandate Cost Reimbursement Workflow. We provide a scope of services to support your mandate cost reimbursement needs. 3.3 COLLECT FINANCIAL DATA MAXIWS will obtain from the City all financial data required to complete the claims. Below are some of the documents to be requested from the City: ■ Annual Budgets ■ Departmental Expenditure Reports ■ Salary Reports s Cost Allocation Plans (when available) ■ Service Invoices PROPRIETARY 7 City of Vernon 3.4 CONDUCT PROGRAM DATA COLLECTION INTERVIEWS A team of experienced, mandate cost reimbursement consultants will work with the City ofVernon to develop processes and procedures necessary to gather the data required for each claim. Our MAXIMUS consultants will provide the training, coordination, monitoring, and follow-up to ensure the necessary data supporting the various claims is obtained. 3.5 PREPARE DRAFT CLAIMS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, AND SUBMIT FINAL CLAIMS Once the data is compiled, MAXIMUS will begin to prepare the state mandate cost claims. Each claim requires the documentation and validation of all costs. In preparing the claims, MAXIMUS staff will update the City ofVernon on any problems or issues it identifies. Once the claims are prepared, they will be presented to the City ofVernon for review and approval. Signed claims, along with a Declaration of Service, will be delivered to the State Controller's Office by MAXIMUS. Upon submission of the claims to the State Controller, the City will be provided a copy of each claim filed, which includes the indirect cost report (ICRPs) and other attachments as required by the State. 3.6 ORGANIZE WORK PAPERS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS Following each claiming cycle, MAXIMUS will update the City ofVernon on the results of the claiming effort, provide copies of all filed claims, and organize the work papers agreed upon by the City. In addition, MAXIMUS will provide the City ofVernon with any recommendations for improving the documentation or other matters related to the preparation of the state mandate claims. 3.7 PREPARATION FOR NEW TEST CLAIMS MAXIMUS will provide the City ofVernon with the necessary research and assistance in preparing and initiating the data collection process for newly eligible programs that have been approved by the Commission on State Mandates during the contract period. During the initial planning process, MAXIMUS will develop a clear understanding of how the City ofVernon would like to complete this task and make recommendations on alternatives to ensure maximum reimbursement of the newly eligible programs. 3.8 ASSISTANCE WITH DESK REVIEWS AND STATE AUDITS MAXIMUS provides MAXIMUS will work closely with the City ofVemon to provide a response to assistance to desk the State Controller, should there be an issue with one of the mandate reviews and/or audits reimbursement claims prepared by MAXIMUS on behalf of the City. for claims MAXIMUS MAXIMUS has extensive experience working with the State Controller's Office has prepared. in identifying processes that will yield the most equitable and reasonable method for resolving disputes. 3.9 PROVIDE A PROVEN QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM MAXIMUS will work with the City ofVernon to develop a comprehensive quality assurance model. This model allows us to conduct: (1) processes to PROPRIETARY 8 City of Vernon identify individual staff, which may require first time or "refresher training" and (2) interviews with a sample of City staff to assess the effectiveness of the current processes, provide reference materials, and provide feedback regarding the types of issues that staff are experiencing. MAXMWS will use the information gathered from the above activities to identify claiming process improvements and recommendations such as additional training or procedural modifications. Our comprehensive approach and tailored work plan provides the City ofVernon with a cost reimbursement methodology that maximizes the potential for recoveries. Our flexible approach can be further refined during our project planning efforts at the commencement of this project. We likewise understand that there may be more than one best approach to accomplishing the various activities. MAXIMUS will seek advice and recommendations with the City ofVernon's mandate cost coordinator in all aspects of the work. 4. OUR PROPOSED MAXIMUS TEAM The breadth and depth of our proposed MAXIMUS mandate cost reimbursement team provides the City with the most qualified and experienced consultants available to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all work. Critical to the success of any mandate claiming process is a dedicated team of seasoned professionals with the right experience to achieve the desired benefits It is difficult to and results — people who do not have to learn through experimentation on the job imagine another and who have worked together on similar engagements to achieve sustainable team as qualdlled as results. MAXIMUS is committed to providing experienced, qualified staff to ours n terms ti offering collective ensure the success of this project. Our proposed team has extensive state mandate P J p p industry subject cost reimbursement experience, including data collection methods, training and matter expertise, technical assistance, process improvement, claiming preparation and filing, and directly comparable quality assurance (QA) of the claims. project experience, on -point legal This section presents our proposed project team. We are confident that the City acumen, and specific ofVernon will conclude that MAXIMUS offers the best team to prepare and file process improvement and its state mandate cost reimbursement claims. Our team of highly responsive, technical analysis experienced, and exceptionally trained consultants work hard to ensure the skills. accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, and timeliness of our work. 4.1 PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM The team that MAXI1v1US has assembled is uniquely qualified to successfully complete the comprehensive scope of services in this proposal. It is difficult to imagine that any other firm can provide a team of professionals as qualified as ours in terms of the program subject matter expertise, directly comparable project experience, and claiming process improvement and technical assistance skills that we offer. Our project team is organized under the direction of the Project Manager and an experienced Consultant, as shown in Exhibit 4.1-1. The MAXIMUS team includes the support of a highly skilled claiming assistance staff, our legal staff, several indirect cost specialists, and an SB 90 Executive Director. Our Legal PROPRIETARY 9 City of Vernon Staff, dedicated to state mandate issues, provides assistance with legislative interpretation, test claims, incorrect reductions, and audits. The team also includes our SB 90 Executive Director who provides extensive experience in all facets of local government state mandate programs. Exhibit 4.1-1: MAXIMUS Proposed Project Team. our project team is organized under the direction of the Project Manager and an experienced Consultant. 4.2 KEY PROJECT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Our project organization is based on the scope of services specified in this proposal. As seen in Exhibit 4.1-1, by defining our project team to the specific needs of the City, we offer specialized personnel who have the applicable experience necessary to meet your specific needs. Project Manager.• Steve Oppenheim Mr. Oppenheim is a Sr. Manager from our Sacramento office and will be responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of the project. His responsibility is to provide all necessary resources to make sure the project is successful. If needed, he will assist in the orientation and training sessions and support any desk reviews or field audits that may occur. Lead Consultant: Steve Oppenheim Steve Oppenheim is a Sr. Manager from our Sacramento office and will oversee the daily work of the project team and ensure that project implementation occurs on schedule and in accordance with all project requirements. The Lead Consultant has responsibility for coordinating the collection of all applicable data from the City, providing regular client communication, conducting on -site interviews, and preparing the claims. Steve Oppenheim has direct experience in designing, developing, implementing, and managing local agency -mandated cost projects. In addition, Steve Oppenheim will maintain a high quality of client service, technical performance, and commitment to the project. PROPRIETARY 10 City of Vernon SB 90 Executive Director. • Allan Burdick Mr. Burdick has exceptional experience working with local government state mandate programs. He is valued and looked upon by many in the state mandate cost community as the expert source of information on state mandate cost issues. Mr. Burdick has been involved in the state mandate cost practice since its inception over twenty-five years ago. Mr. Burdick will serve as a general mandate specialist, with a special emphasis on new or upcoming mandates for Steve Oppenheim. Legal Staff Juliana Gmur Our dedicated attorney is available to assist the Lead Consultant in reviewing any legal claiming interpretation issues and, if necessary, defending the claims during desk reviews or field audits. Ms. Gmur is the Chief Legal Counsel for our Mandate Cost Consulting Practice. She has 12 years of legal experience, with the last four years specializing in the state mandate arena. Claiming Assistance Staff To assist the Lead Consultant, we have a number of experienced state mandate - cost consultants. The staff will assist the Lead Consultant in the preparation and filing of mandate costs claims. f Indirect Cost OMB A-87 Specialist Manfred Endres MAXIMUS is recognized nationally as the leader in governmental indirect cost consulting. With the State raising questions related to the eligibility and claiming of indirect costs, it is more important than ever to have the expertise of senior, OMB A-87, indirect cost specialists. Mr. Endres has been involved in preparing A-87 indirect cost programs for over 18 years, including negotiating issues on behalf of the State and local governments with the Federal A-87 managers responsible for advising the State of California on how to interpret A-87 questions. 5. PROFESSIONAL FEES MAXIMUS provides the most comprehensive SB 90 service at a very competitive price. Given our resources and our consultant expertise, what we offer makes MAXIMUS the best value for the client's investment. This section outlines our fee structure and method of payment offered to the City ofVernon. Likewise, in order to better serve the City, MAXIMUS is offering a two-year option agreement. 5.1 FIXED FEE We propose to prepare and file the eligible fiscal year 2006-2007 actual cost reimbursement claims and eligible estimated 2007-2008 reimbursement claims for a fixed fee of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00). This fee is inclusive of all professional fees and expenses. PROPRIETARY 1 I City of Vernon 5.2 TWO-YEAR OPTION With a number of new claims forthcoming, the number of test claims waiting to be heard, and several new anticipated test claim filings, the potential for reimbursement is increasing. For the City's benefit and convenience, we are offering a two-year service option. By choosing this option, we believe the City will benefit from our price offering. The two-year option is as follows: Fiscal Work Actual Cost Estimated Total Fee Year Claims Claims 2007-2008 2006-2007 2007-2008 $3,500.00 2008-2009 2007-2008 2008-2009 $3,650.00 5.3 METHOD OF PAYMENT We propose the total fee to be invoiced in three installments, as follows: ■ Forty percent (40%) on September 30, 2007 ■ Forty percent (40%) on December 31, 2007 ■ Twenty percent (20%) on May 31, 2008 We are happy to discuss and determine reasonable alternatives should the City desire an alternative arrangement. 6. ASSUMPTIONS The scope of work discussed in this proposal assumes the following: The collection of data and training will be accomplished by providing up to two (2) visits to the City, determined appropriate by the City mandate cost coordinator. ■ The scope of work discussed in this proposal includes 4 hours of assistance with State Controller questions, State Controller desk audits, City claiming process analysis, and State Controller audit assistance. In the event of a desk review or field audit, we will provide this assistance during the fiscal year. Assistance may include, but is not limited to, answering State Controller questions, retrieving documentation, and participating in State Controller meeting(s). ■ The scope of work discussed in this proposal includes data collection and processing for up to four (4) new mandate programs for which claiming instructions are issued by the State Controller's Office prior to June 30, 2008. ■ The scope of work discussed in this proposal assumes the City will provide MAXIMUS with accurate and complete data for all annual claims at least 30 days prior to the State Controller's deadline. PROPRIETARY 12 City of Vernon APPENDIX A Annual Claims Annual state mandated cost reimbursement claims are those existing claims which are included in the State Controller's annual claiming instructions. These claims are to be issued in the fall of 2007, and are due no later than January 15, 2008. In addition, these annual claims include those claims listed in the current FY 2006-2007 State Budget and any other first-time claims that will be, or have been, fled for the first time during this fiscal year. Exhibit 5.1-1: Eligible State Mandated Programs contains a comprehensive listing of these programs. Actual Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Eligible State Mandated Programs Administrative License Suspension Brendon Maguire Act I Domestic Violence Arrest Policies & Procedures I DNA Database False FtepQrt of Po'l Mit ttduot Firefighter's Cancer Presumption F1e�lth':Bapa'f� pr��p>�� C���8� Irlrehters Peace Officer's Cancer Presumption PeaWofficers.Personnel Rei ids Uhfour d,l;ompiaints a d Discovery Peace Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights Photogtephic accord of, Evidence Rape Victim Counseling Center Notices Stolen Vehicle Notifrcafian Threats Against Peace Officers "Indicates new programs approved in 2006-2007 and to be filed by June 30, 2008. Exhibit 5.1-1: Actual Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Eligible State Mandated Programs. Comprehensive listing of annual state mandated cost reimbursement claims. PROPRIETARY 13 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 4 RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE INTER -DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: June 26, 2007 TO: Nelly Giron City Clerk FROM: Willard G. Yamaguchi / Chief Deputy City Attorney/Risk Manager o f RE: Maximus, Inc. Please be advised that the above referenced has provided acceptable insurance coverage. Attached for your retention are original insurance certificates and related policies, declarations and/or endorsements for the above -referenced insured that were issued by: • Hartford Fire Insurance Company (General Liability and Automobile Liability) • Hartford Casualty Insurance Company (Workers Compensation) • American International Specialty Lines (Professional Liability) This concerns Resolution No. 9327, Agreement File No. 07-055. WY/kr cc: Lewis Pozzebon ATE /'>d4/.�f> V W ,�,` \rIA 1'R �1 L' !W D31107 /bDIYY) '. _. 05/31I07 PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION MARSH USA INC. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE SUITE 400 HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR 1255 23RD STREET, N.W. ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. WASHINGTON, DC 20037 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE Attn: SHARON HENNING - T-202-263-7600 COMPANY 500625--GAUW-07-08 A HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY INSURED COMPANY MAXIMUS, INC. AND ALL SUBSIDIARIES B TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 11419 SUNSET HILLS ROAD RESTON, VA 20190 COMPANY C HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY COMPANY D COVERAGES fihls cert(fitsate supersedes.atid)Opiaces'brly Ylouslyi sued c reate: 1d t 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. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE (MM/DDIYY) POLICY EXPIRATION DATE (MMIDDIYY) LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRODUCTS, COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 1 O UEN TE5891 05/01/07 05/01/08 CLAIMS MADE I^ I OCCUR PERSONAL &ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $ 300,000 MED EXP one on $ 10,000 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 A X ANY AUTO 10 UUN TE6206 05/01/07 05/01/08 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ALL OW NED AUTOS SCHEDULED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (PeraccidenQ $ HIRED AUTOS . NON -OWNED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE $ GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY: _ ANY AUTO EACH ACCIDENT $ AGGREGATE $ EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ UMBRELLA FORM $ OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY X TORY TA S ER EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 B 10WBRMF5811 (WI) 05/01/07 05/01/08 C THE PROPRIETOR/ X INCL PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE IOWNMF5810(AIDS) 05/01/07 05/01/08 DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 DISEASE - EACH EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 OFFICERS ARE: EXCL DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSIVEHICLESISPECIAL ITEMS THE CITY OF VERNON IS INCLUDED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH REGARD TO GENERAL LIABILITY AS REQUIRED BY CONTRACT WITH THE NAMED INSURED REGARDING SB 90 MANDATE CLAIMING. CER7IPIGATE HOt,DER CLE-000455582-16 CANC[LLATIOf�:': SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL CITY OF VERNON 30 ___ DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, � 4305 SANTA FE AVEUE --- VERNON, CA 90058 BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE +.. Timothy M. Sasser ACORD 2S (11(g5) 0 ACORD:CORPORATION 1988 x, ) hbu VV i T y .. ACORD �� 7a a sy n r r! t'<< DATE(MM DD YYYY) '�""I" � 4 �y'� r'�� 5 .Y y. �y ii'� ] z,j; 21 2007 PRODUCER Aon Risk Services ,Inc. of washington, D.E./ Hunti 200 East Randolph Chicago IL 60601 USA THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # PHONE- 866 283-7122 FAX- 847 953-5390 INSURED MAXIMUS, Inc. 11419 Sunset Hills Road Reston VA 20190 USA INSURER A. American International Specialty Lines 26883 40 INSURERS: INSURERC: -' INSURER D: INSURER B:�� 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. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR ADDILPOLICYEFFEC77 IN5R TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE(MMIDDIYY) POWCYEXPIRATION DATE(MMU)MYY) LIMITS ERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE DAMAGE TO RENTED COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS MADE � OCCUR PREMISES (Ea ocwrenoe) ,ry one person GENL AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: 09 oN�,jp _ N m tv PERSONAL At ADV INJURY GENERAL AGGREGATE PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGO ❑ POLICY ❑ PRO- LOC JECT n to AUTOMOBILE LIABIIITY ANY AUTO - COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) .. Z ALL OWNED AUTOS w �N BODILY INJURY SCHEDULED AUTOS ( Per person) HIRED AUTOS NON OWNED AUTOS V BODILY INJURY (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT ANY AUTO OTHHRTHAN EA ACC AUTOONLY: AGCi EXCESS /UMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE ❑ OCCUR ❑ CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE HDEDUCTIBLE RETENTION WC STATU- OTH- WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY E.L. EACH ACCIDENT ANY PROPRIETOR / PARTNER / EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? E.L. DISEAS&EA EMPLOYEE II'yes, describe under SPECIAL PROVISIONS E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT = below A OTHER 007419754 0 /01/07 2,000,000 Professional Liability Prof Liability DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCAITONSNEERCLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTBPECIAL PROVISIONS RE: Nicole Koehler. State Mandated Cost Claims. i g:# Cityy of Vernon SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORP THE EXPIRATION 4305 Santa Fe Avenue DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL! .� = vernon CA 90058 USA 30 DAYSWRIIT NOTICETOTHECBRTIFICATEHOLDERNAMEDTOTHELEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. rLJ AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE A* M_ - / S lox, '7 '_ ., .,r., ,. EXT LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE POLICY PERIOD:May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008 EFFECTIVE DATE:May 1, 2007 POLICY NUMBER: 10 UUN TE5891 INSURED:MAXIMUS, INC. AND ALL SUBSIDIARIES NAME OF CQMPANY:Hartford Fire Insurance Company DATE ISSUED:May 1, 2007 Coverage is provided as follows by the Commercial General Liability form HG 00 0106 05: General Liability Under Who Is insured, the following provision Is contained: Who Is Insured Any Other Party Any person or organization when required by written contractor agreement, but only with respect liability for bodily injuryry, property damage or personal and advertising injury caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your befiaff. 1. In the performance of your ongoing operations; 2.In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you; or 3.In connection with your work" and included in within the "products -completed operations hazard". But only if a.The written contract or agreement requires you to provide such coverage to such additional insured; and b.This Coverage provides coverage for "bodily Injury or "property damage" within the "products -completed operations hazard". Designated Other Party The City of Vernon All other terms and conditions remain applicable per Hartford form HG 00 0106 05 Authorized Representative__ _ 4305 SANTA FE AVEUE VERNON, CA 90058 MARSH USA INC. BY Timothy M. Sasser However, no person or organization is an insured with respect to: a. "Bodily injury" to a co -"employee" of the person operating the watercraft: or b, "Prooerty darriage" to property owned by, rented to, in the charge of or occupied by you or the employer of any person when is an inst red under this provision. G The following are also an insured when you have ,agreed. in writing, in a contract or agreement that `another person or organization be added as an additional insured on your policy, provided the injury or damage occurs subsequent to the execution of the contract or agreement. However;, no such person or organization Is an insured under this provision if such person or organization is included as an insured by an endorsement issued by us and made a part of this Coverage part. a. Any person or organization (referred to below as vendor), but anty with respect to "bodily injury" or ",property damage" .arising out of "your products" which are'distributed or sold in the regular course of the vendor's business, subject to the fodowring additional exclusions: (1) The insurance afforded the vendor does not apply to: (a) "Bodily injun/' or "property damage" for which the vendor is obligated to pay damages by reason of the: assumption of liability in a contract or agreement. This exclusion does not apply to liability for damages thetthe vendor would have in the absence or the contractor agreeniont, (b) Any exotess warranty unauthorized by you. - (a) Any physical or chemical change on the product made intentionally by the vendor; (d) Repackag€ng, unless unpacked solely for the purpose of lnspe on, demonstration, testing, or the substitution of parts under instructions from the manufacturer, anti then repackaged in the original container; (a) Any faiiure to make such inspections, adjustmOMS, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of busiriess: in connection withh the distribution or stile of the prodUCts (f) Derionstration, instatl attort, servicing or repair operations. except such operations performed at the vendor's premises in connection .with tiae sale or the prodtart; Rage 10 of 16 {g) Products which, after distribution or sale by you, nave been labeled or reiaaeled or used as a container, part or ingredient of any other thing or substance by or for the vendor; (2) This insurance :does not apply to any insured person or organization, rron) whom you have acquired such products, or any ingredient, {dart or container, entering into, accompanying or containing such products. b. ,Any person or organization from whorri you tease equipment; but only with respect to their liability arising out of the maintenance, operation or use by you of equipment leased to you by such person or organization. A parson's or organi tion"s status as an insured under this paragraph ends when their contract or agreement with you for such leased equipment ends. With respect to the insurAnco afforded these additional insureds, the foltowiaq additional exclusions apply: I'his instaronce does not apply: 1. To any "occurrence" which takes place after this equipment lease expires; 2. To "bodily injury" or "property damage' ansing out of tyre sale negligence of such person or organization, o. Any person or organization from whom you lease land or premises, but only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that cart of the land or premises leased to you, With respect to the insurance afforded these additional insureds the following additional exclusions apply-. This insutance does not apply to: 1. Any "occurrence" which takes place after yvu cease to lease that laced: 2., Structural alterations. new Construction or demolition operations; performed by or on behalf of such person or organization.. d. Any architect, engineer, or surveyor, but only with respect to liability arising out of Nyour premises or ongoing operations portormeci by you or on your behalf; With respect to the insurance afforded these additional in-wreds, the following additional exclusions Apply: This insurance does not apply to "bodily innjury,; "property damage!" or "personal and advertis nr injury" arising out of the rendering of rjr the failure to render any professional services by or for yoo, including' 1. The preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve, raps, shop drawings, opinions,, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders or drawings and specifications and. 2. Supervisory. snspechor's, archilectusal or engineering activities, HG00011Q01 e. Any other person or organization who is not an insured under Paragraphs a, through d. above, but only with respect to your operations. "your work" or facilities owned or used by you. No person or organization is an insured with respect to the conduct of any current or past partnership, joint venture or firnited liability company that is not. shown as a Named Insured in the Declarations, SECTION III — LIMITS OF INSURANCE 1. The Urnits of Insurance shown in the Declarations and the rules below fix the most we A -ill pay regardless of the number of: a, Insureds; b. Claims made or "suits" brought; or c, Persons or organizations making claims or bringing "suits". 1, The Generai Aggregate Limit is the most we will pay for the sum of: a, Medicat.expenses under Coverage C; b, Damages tinder Coverage A, except darn2gais because, of "bodily injury" or "property darnage" Included in the "products-ccimpleted operations hazard"; and c. Damages under Coverage B, The Products -Completed Operations Aggregate Limit is the most we will pay under Coverage A for damage5 because of "bodily injury" and "property damage" included in the "products —completed operations hazard" Q. SUbject to 2. abcyve, the Personal and Advertising Inji-IFY Limit is the most we will pay under Coverage 8 for the sum of all damages because of all ­perso;ja� and advertising injury" sustained by any one person or organization, 5. Subloct to 2. or 3. above, whichever applies, t" Each Occurrence Limit is the most we W0 pay for the sum of: a. Damages tinder Coverage A; and lb. Medical expenses under Coverage C because of all "bodily injury" and "property damage" afisir4j otit of any one "accurrence" 6. Subject to S. abnve,, the Damage To Premise's Rented To You Limit is the most we will pay under Coverage A for damages becao*e of 'property damage" to any one Premises. while rented to you, or in the case of damage by fire, fiWitning or explosion, while ;rented to you or temporarily ci(;cupied by you with permission of the owner. In the case of darnage by fire, lightning or exrsiosion, the Damage to Premises 9ent.ed To YOU Limit applies to all damage proximately caused by the saine event, whelhe,r such diimage resulis frorri fire, ligritning or explosion or any combination of these 7. Subject to 5. above, the Medical Expense Limit is the most we will pay under Coverage C for all medical expenses because of "bodily injury" sustained by any one person, The Limits of Insurance of this Coverage Part apply separately to each consecutive annual period and to any remaining period of less than 12 months, starting with the beginning of the policy period shown in the Declarations. unless the pohcy period is extended after issuance for an additional period of less than 12 months. In that case, the additional period will bedeemed part of the last preceding period for purposes of determining the Limits of Insurance, SECTION IV —COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS 1. Bankruptcy Bankruptcy or insolvency of the insured or of the Insured's es, late will trot relieve us of rAir o4tiligalrons under this Coverage Part. 2. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, Offense, Claim Or Suit a. You must see to it that we are notified as soot) as practicable of an "occurrence' or an offorise which may result in a claim. (1) To the extent possible, notice should include. (a) How, when and where the "occurrence" or ofrense took plate; (b) The names and addresses of any injured ,Persons and witnesses*; and (c) The nature and location of any injury or damage arising out of the "occurrence" or offense- (2) This Condition applies only wnen such ,,occurrence" or offense is known to: (1) You, if you ace an individual: (2) A partner, if you are a partnership; (3) A manager, if you are a limited liability company, (4) An "exerAitive officer" or insurance manager, if you area corporation: or (6) Any trustee, if you are a trust. b. If a claim is made or "suit" is brought against any insured, you must: (I) I rnmediately record the specifics of the claim or "'suit`' and the date resolved: and (2) Notify us as soon as practicable. Ynu must see to it that we. receive written notice of the claim or "'suit" as soon as j,-)rar%cRbIe But this condilion will not be considered breached unipai the bronol'i riot irs after such claim or "still" is known io anyone listed in 2.a.(2) abqvn. HG 00 01 10 01 Pagel 1 of 16 I COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART - DECLARATIONS POLICY NUMBER* 10 UEN TE6891 KI This COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART consists of: A. This Declarations- B. Commercial General Liability Schedule: C, Commercial General Liabilily Coverage Form; and D, Any Endorsements issued to be a port of this Coverage Part and listed below, LIMITS OF INSURANCE The Limits of trisorance, subject to all the terms of this Policy that apply, are: Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit. 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I I1 n /^^AP7 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 July 2, 2007 Maximus, Inc. Attn: Ferlyn Junio, Director 4320 Auburn Boulevard, Suite 2000 Sacramento, CA 95841 Re: Agreement for Professional Consulting Services Dear Ms. Junio: The insurance requirements have been met. Transmitted herewith is a fully executed agreement approved by City Council on May 21, 2007, through Resolution No. 9327. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Mr. Lewis Pozzebon at 323/583-8811 ext. 229. Very truly yours, N AyGin City Clerk NG:dr CC: Lewis Pozzebon Dolores Jaunzemis Resolution No. 9327 Agreement File No. 07-055 E-)(c(usively Industrid lipE 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 May 24, 2007 Maximus, Inc. Attn: Ferlyn Junio, Director 4320 Auburn Blvd., Suite 2000 Sacramento, CA 95841 Re: Professional Consulting Services Agreement Dear Mr. Junio: In accordance with Section 16 of the above -referenced agreement, you are to furnish the City with proof of insurance as set forth. Please submit your insurance documents to Willard Yamaguchi, Risk Manager, for review and approval. Upon approval of said documentation, this office will forward to you a fully executed duplicate original agreement. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Willard Yamaguchi at 323/583-8811 ext. 175. V7r^v truly yours, el G City C 1 erk NG : dr ` cc: Willard Yamaguchi Lewis Pozzebon ! Karina Rueda Resolution No. 9327 Agreement File No. 07-055 F (CCusively Industi iaC