This contract is for professional services related to LEED/CxA ITQ, including project-specific professional service proposals, building and site assessments, and commissioning agents. The contract has a term of two years, with the option to extend for up to two successive periods of one year each. The total compensation payable by the City to the consultant cannot exceed $500,000 annually. The consultant must provide all work within the time limits required under the agreement, and time is of the essence. The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement for any reason or no reason at any time, without cause or liability. Some key points of the contract include:
• The consultant must provide professional services on an as-needed basis.
• The consultant will be assigned work orders, which will outline the scope of work, compensation, and other terms.
• The consultant must start work only upon receipt of a notice to proceed from the City.
• The consultant must provide all work within the time limits required under the agreement.
• The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement for any reason or no reason at any time, without cause or liability.
• The consultant must indemnify, save, and hold harmless the City, its officers, and employees from and against losses, costs, penalties, fines, claims, judgments, and damages.
The scope of work includes LEED building and site design and commissioning agents, and the consultant must provide services such as project-specific professional service proposals, building and site assessments, and guidance through the LEED certification process. The contract also includes provisions for insurance, workers' compensation, and anti-discrimination.