53-22 Award of Professional Services 2020 CDBG for Mitchell Street.pdf

SCE-P12841.021 March 7, 2022 Professional Responsibility SCE represents that the services shall be performed, within the limits prescribed by Client, in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by other professional consultants under similar circumstances. No other representation to Client, expressed or implied, and no warranty or guarantee is included or intended in this Agreement, or in any report, opinion, document or otherwise. For any damage caused by professional negligence including errors, omissions or other professional acts, including unintentional breach of contract by SCE, its employees, agents or subcontractors, SCE's liability and that of its employees, agents and subcontractors is limited to SCE's total compensation paid under the contract. In no event shall either Client or SCE be liable for consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of use or loss of profits, incurred by one another or their subsidiaries or successors, regardless of whether such damages are caused by breach of contract, willful misconduct, negligent act or omission, or other wrongful act of either of them. Right of Entry Client grants to SCE, and, if a project site is not owned by Client, warrants that permission has been granted for a right of entry from time to time by SCE, its employees, agents and subcontractors upon the project site for the purpose of providing the Services. Client recognizes that the use of investigative equipment and practices may unavoidably alter existing site conditions and affect the environment in the area being studied. Statute of Limitations The parties agree that any action relating to an alleged breach of the Agreement shall be commenced within one year of the date of the breach, without regard to the date the breach is discovered. Any action not brought within that one-year time period shall be barred, without regard to any other limitations period set forth by law or statute. Billing Schedule Invoices will be provided monthly based on the Fee Proposal referenced above. For Estimated Fee billing, invoices will reflect employee time charges including comments for services performed. Additionally, all expenses will be included as a separate line item for Estimated Fee projects. For Lump Sum billing, invoices will reflect a percent complete and will not including employee time or expense

onally, all expenses will be included as a separate line item for Estimated Fee projects. For Lump Sum billing, invoices will reflect a percent complete and will not including employee time or expense details. Payment for professional services shall be invoiced monthly as a proportion of the total work completed or upon completion of the work product. Payment is due within fifteen (15) days from receipt of invoice. A 1-1/2 percent per month late charge will be applied for all past due invoices. Amounts not paid when due may be referred for collection and mechanic's lien rights may be exercised, with all costs, including reasonable attorney fees, charged to client. Both parties understand that work will be stopped if account is not current; deliverables will. not be furnished if account is past due.