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STAFF REPORT
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: March 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services
By: Annie Beck, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAFÉ FUSION TO PROVIDE
THE SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
The Senior Meals Program provides a warm and healthy meal for $3.00 per person,
Monday through Friday, to approximately 80 seniors. In January 2026, City staff
issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the Senior Meals Program. Café Fusion
responded with a proposal that best meets the City’s needs to provide senior meals.
It is recommended the City Council approve, authorize, and direct the City Manager
to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Café Fusion for the Senior Meals
Program, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, with the option of three one-year
extensions. It is further recommended that the City Council delegate the authority to
approve future optional renewals under this agreement to the City Manager,
provided that any financial increases remain within standard inflationary levels.
BACKGROUND
The Senior Meals Program is offered at the Arcadia Community Center, Monday
through Friday at 11:30 a.m., to adults 50 years of age and older. The primary intent
of the program is to meet one-third of the participants’ daily nutritional intake values,
while adhering to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health standards. In
addition, the program offers a social outlet to participants, helping reduce isolation
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by building friendship and peer support. The City’s current agreement with Bateman
Community Living, LLC, d.b.a. TRIO Community Meals, to provide these meals will
expire on June 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION
In January 2026, City staff issued an RFP for the Senior Meals Program. City staff sent
the RFP to a list of potential vendors and posted it on the City’s website for public
submittal.
The City received four proposals, and the evaluation process was conducted by a
panel of staff from the Recreation and Community Services Department. The panel
considered the proposals’ thoroughness, understanding of the scope of work,
related experience, references, quality, and costs. The results of the evaluation with
each proposer’s ranking and costs are listed below. The score is out of a possible 100
points.
Ranking Company Name Score FY 26-27 Cost Per Meal Annual Escalator
1 Café Fusion 80 $6.00 6%
2 Everytable 79 $6.75 5%
3 TRIO Community
Meals
78 $7.50 6%
4 Teabites Kitchen 42 $10.50 7%
After careful consideration, the panel ultimately selected Café Fusion’s proposal. Café
Fusion is a local business in Arcadia that currently serves lunch daily to eight adult
day care centers and is well equipped to meet the City’s needs. Further, Café Fusion’s
costs were the lowest of all proposers, making the company qualified and cost
effective.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as it can be seen with certainty that it will have
no impact on the environment.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Previously, Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds were used to offset
a portion of the senior meals; however, those funds have since been reallocated to
support other senior programming. Participants will pay $3.00 per meal. The
proposed agreement will be supported by the General Fund in the amount of
$120,000, 50% of which will be offset by revenue received by participants.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not
constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and
approve, authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Café Fusion to provide the Senior Meals Program for Fiscal Year
2026-27 in an amount not to exceed $120,000, with the option of three one-year
extensions. It is further recommended that the City Council delegate the authority to
approve future optional renewals under this agreement to the City Manager,
provided that any financial increases remain within standard inflationary levels.
Attachment: Proposed Professional Services Agreement
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CITY OF ARCADIA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT REGARDING
SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM
This Agreement is made and entered into as of July 1, 2026 by and between the City of
Arcadia, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of
California with its principal place of business at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California
91066 (“City”), and Café Fusion, a with its principal place of business at 510 East Live Oak
Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are
sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional
services for the following project: Senior Meals Program (hereinafter referred to as “the
Project”).
B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such
services.
C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain
Consultant to provide the services described herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Services.
Consultant shall provide the City with the services described in the Scope of Services
attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
2. Compensation.
a. Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the City shall pay for such services in
accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit “B.”
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by
Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of $131,200. This amount is to cover all
printing and related costs, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses.
Periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice which includes a
detailed description of the work performed. Payments to Consultant for work performed will
be made on a monthly billing basis.
3. Additional Work.
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If changes in the work seem merited by Consultant or the City, and informal
consultations with the other party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed in
the following manner: a letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the City by
Consultant with a statement of estimated changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to
this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before
performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the
scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions
of this Agreement.
4. Maintenance of Records.
Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during
the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract
for inspection by City.
5. July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with three (3) possible one (1) year extensions.
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, unless earlier
terminated as provided herein. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term
of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Project. Consultant shall perform its services
in a prompt and timely manner within the term of this Agreement and shall commence
performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed (“Notice to Proceed”).
The Notice to Proceed shall set forth the date of commencement of work.
Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall
commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed (“Notice to
Proceed”). Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within [See “Activity
Schedule” Exhibit C.] The Notice to Proceed shall set forth the date of commencement of
work.
6. Delays in Performance.
a. Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for
delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-
performing party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not
limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and
other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances;
sabotage or judicial restraint.
b. Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a
reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party
describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made
to resume performance of this Agreement.
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7. Compliance with Law.
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and
regulations of the federal, state and local government, including Cal/OSHA requirements.
b. If required, Consultant shall assist the City, as requested, in obtaining and
maintaining all permits required of Consultant by federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
c. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and/ or removal
of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations
performed under this Agreement.
8. Standard of Care
Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted
professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and
skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar
conditions.
9. Assignment and Subconsultant
Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or
interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for
any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and
without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall
contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates,
and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of
services hereunder.
10. Independent Contractor
Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City.
No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be
performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such
directions and amendments from City as herein provided.
11. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has
provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this
section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any
subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section.
a. Commercial General Liability
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(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain, during the
performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein,
Commercial General Liability Insurance, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable
to the City.
(ii) Coverage for Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at
least as broad as the following:
(1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability
coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent.
(iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage
for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability Consultant
shall procure and submit evidence of insurance for at
least five (5) years from the time that all work under this
Agreement is completed.
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse and Underground (UCX) exclusion
deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement
(8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants Coverage
(iv) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting
coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one
insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other
exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
(v) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, agents
and City designated volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20
10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. Consultant
may provide blanket endorsements to meet the Additional Insured requirement in this written
contract. However, all subcontractors’ endorsements shall specifically name the City, its
elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, boards, agents, and representatives as
additional insureds and blanket endorsements are not acceptable.
(vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or
provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City,
and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured.
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b. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this
Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and
property damage including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, in a form and
with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability
(Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, agents
and City designated volunteers additional insured status. Consultant may provide blanket
endorsements to meet the Additional Insured requirement in this written contract. However,
all subcontractors’ endorsements shall specifically name the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, boards, agents, and representatives as additional insureds and
blanket endorsements are not acceptable.
(iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability
program may utilize deductibles, provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as
an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention.
c. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of
Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against
liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the
provisions of that code, and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work
under this Agreement.
(ii) To the extent Consultant has employees at any time during the
term of this Agreement, at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement,
the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly
by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement, all in accordance with
the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act,” Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of
California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts
indicated herein. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain, for the
period required by this Agreement, workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and
limits as specified in this section.
d. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement the Consultant
shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its
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profession, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount
indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable
to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to
protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services”
as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement.
The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the
insurer's duty to defend.
e. Cyber Liability Insurance.
Cyber Liability Insurance covering (1) all acts, errors, omissions, negligence,
infringement of intellectual property; (2) network security and privacy risks, including but not
limited to unauthorized access, failure of security, breach of privacy perils, wrongful
disclosure, collection, or negligence in the handling of confidential information, privacy perils,
including coverage for related regulatory defense and penalties; (3) system failure, damage to
or destruction of electronic information, data recovery, business interruption, cyber extortion,
and information theft; (4) data breach expenses payable whether incurred by City or
Consultant, including but not limited to consumer notification, whether or not required by law,
computer forensic investigations, public relations and crisis management firm fees, credit file
or identity monitoring or remediation services in the performance of services for City or on
behalf of City hereunder. If a sub-limit applies to any elements of coverage, the certificate of
insurance evidencing the coverage above must specify the coverage section and the amount
of the sub-limit.
f. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required for the Agreement:
Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/ $2,000,000 aggregate
for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and
property damage
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and
omissions)
(iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this
section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver
of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided
to the parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
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g. Evidence Required
Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the City
evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance
required herein. Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 01 (or insurer’s
equivalent) signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form
25-S or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be
signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and
shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds, where appropriate, the type
and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies,
and the expiration date of such insurance.
h. Policy Provisions Required
(i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement, except that the
Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such
policy due to non-payment of premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or
expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s)
including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City at least ten (10)
days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration. Consultant may provide blanket
endorsements to meet the Additional Insured requirement in this written contract. However,
all subcontractors’ endorsements shall specifically name the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, boards, agents, and representatives as additional insureds and
blanket endorsements are not acceptable.
(ii) The Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile Policy
shall each contain a provision stating that Consultant’s policy is primary insurance and that
any insurance, self-insurance or other coverage maintained by the City or any named
insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss.
(iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than
the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously
for a period of at least three years after the completion of the work under this Agreement.
Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period A) if the retroactive date
is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; B) if the policy is cancelled or not
renewed; or C) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date
subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages, except for the professional
liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City,
its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant
or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their
right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against
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City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its
subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of
liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant
from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification
obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available
to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
i. Qualifying Insurers
(i) All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance
companies, as determined by the City, which satisfy the following minimum requirements:
(1) Each such policy shall be from a company or companies
with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the
business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance
through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance
Code or any federal law.
j. Additional Insurance Provisions
(i) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of
insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by
the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and
obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but
not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(ii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is
canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City
will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the
alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies
of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project.
(iv) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents
or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this
Agreement.
k. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any
subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have
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provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under
this section. Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such
subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured
using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing the exact same coverage. All
subcontractors’ endorsements shall specifically name the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, boards, agents, and representatives as additional insureds and
blanket endorsements are not acceptable. If requested by Consultant, City may approve
different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or
subconsultants.
12. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with
counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees,
volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action,
costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or
persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to
any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers,
employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the
Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment
of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses.
Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any,
received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
b. To the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully
incorporated herein, Consultant’s obligations under the above indemnity shall be limited to
claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of the Consultant, but shall not otherwise be reduced. If Consultant’s obligations
to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arise out of Consultant’s performance of “design
professional services” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then upon
Consultant obtaining a final adjudication that liability under a claim is caused by the
comparative active negligence or willful misconduct of the City, Consultant’s obligations shall
be reduced in proportion to the established comparative liability of the City and shall not
exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
13. California Labor Code Requirements.
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code
Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates
and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance”
projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services 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 $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction,
alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such
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Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its 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 the Prevailing Wage Laws.
It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California
Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code
Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5),
certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code
Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code
Section 1777.1).
b. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public
works” or “maintenance” project and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for
maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or
repair, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all
subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of
Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and
require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to
compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall
be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor
compliance requirements.
c. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and
enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole
responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.
Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any
subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be
Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders
shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City.
Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and
agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the
Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.
14. Verification of Employment Eligibility.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all
requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of
undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act
of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subconsultants and sub-
subconsultants to comply with the same.
15. Laws and Venue.
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the
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action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State
of California.
16. Termination or Abandonment
a. City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work
under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days written notice to Consultant. In such
event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings
and specifications, written reports and other documents produced or developed for that
portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned. City shall pay Consultant the
reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to
termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for
which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during
such task shall be the reasonable value of such services, based on an amount mutually agreed
to by City and Consultant of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said
termination. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof
which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed
services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services
under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event
of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
through no fault of Consultant.
17. Documents. Except as otherwise provided in “Termination or Abandonment,”
above, all original field notes, written reports, Drawings and Specifications and other
documents, produced or developed for the Project shall, upon payment in full for the services
described in this Agreement, be furnished to and become the property of the City.
18. Organization
Consultant shall assign Michelle Chou, Owner as Project Manager. The Project
Manager shall not be removed from the Project or reassigned without the prior written
consent of the City.
19. Limitation of Agreement.
This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Project
described above.
20. Notice
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be
given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified mail,
return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:
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CITY:
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91066
Attn: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation &
Community Services
CONSULTANT:
Café Fusion
510 East Live Oak Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.
21. Third Party Rights
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone
other than the City and the Consultant.
22. Equal Opportunity Employment.
Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion,
color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal
Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related
to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination.
23. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, with its exhibits, represents the entire understanding of City and
Consultant as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to
those matters covered hereunder. Each party acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements have been made by any person which are not
incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This Agreement may not
be modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto. This is an integrated
Agreement.
24. Severability
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall
not render the provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.
25. Successors and Assigns
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This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors
in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each party to this Agreement. However,
Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights,
burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted
assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.
26. Non-Waiver
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either party,
unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.
27. Time of Essence
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
28. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants
City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection
with this Project or other projects.
29. Prohibited Interests
Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company
or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure
this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this
warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of
this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her
service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or
anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA
AND CAFÉ FUSION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
CITY OF ARCADIA Café Fusion
By: By:
Dominic Lazzaretto
City Manager Title:
Printed Name:
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONCUR:
By: ___________________________________
Michael J. Maurer Sara Somogyi
City Attorney Director of Recreation & Community Services
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
During the Time of Performance as set forth herein, the Contractor shall furnish all food and
equipment necessary to prepare and deliver individual meals and/or bulk food for persons 50
years of age and older Monday through Friday of each week.
Number/Price of Meals
The minimum requirement is estimated at 40 meals and the maximum requirement is
estimated at 80 meals per day. The meals would be congregate meal or box or picnic lunches.
There is no guarantee that the maximum number of meals will be reached.
Delivery
a. The meals shall be delivered to the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive,
Arcadia 91007.
b. The City may add, delete or designate alternate meal locations provided that new meal
locations shall not be located substantially farther than the Arcadia Community Center.
c. The City may change the days and time of delivery and service by giving contractor 7
day notice.
d. The City and the Contractor will jointly establish a time frame for ordering the number
of meals required for any day.
e. The Contractor shall deliver the meals no more than 45 minutes prior to and not less
than 15 minutes before the agreed upon serving time. Food shall be kept in heat
retaining equipment no longer than 2 hours after packaging.
Service Standards
a. The kitchen shall be available to Contractor from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meals will be
served at 11:30 a.m.
b. Meals are to be delivered in an individually packaged manner.
c. All food must be packaged and transported under conditions that will ensure
temperature control to prevent bacterial contamination, spillage, and/or insect
infestation. Hot foods are to be delivered at a minimum temperature of 140° F and
cold foods at a maximum temperature of 40° F.
d. These temperatures must be maintained until serving time. The Contractor must take
temperature of food daily at the end of production/packaging and on delivery at the
nutrition site. Hot and cold foods must be placed immediately into insulated hot and
cold transport equipment upon completion of packaging. Daily written documentation
of temperature logging/monitoring must be kept by Contractor and will be subject to
audit by the Recreation Supervisor or designated person.
e. The Contractor shall supply the following minimum specifications per item, but is not
limited to the minimum. The Contractor shall monitor usage and keep on hand a two-
week supply:
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Item Specifications
Disposable Plates 3 compartment containers
Disposable Cups Cold
Disposable Bowls 8 oz.
Disposable Flatware Med wt, knives, fork, spoon and soup spoon
Napkins 2 ply
Others Plastic disposable gloves, disposable aprons,
disposable place mats, hair nets, individual
wrapped straws, butter, salt & pepper, salad
dressing (ranch & Italian), tartar sauce, mustard,
mayonnaise.
The City of Arcadia prohibits the use of polystyrene (“Styrofoam”) food and beverage
containers. All paper good items must be 40% recyclable to be aligned with AB661.
f. The Contractor shall place food in areas designated by Recreation Supervisor.
g. Each delivery shall be accompanied by a delivery slip, in duplicate, designating number
of meals and supplies delivered. Recreation Supervisor or designated person will sign
receipt, if in order, and retain one copy.
h. The Contractor's delivery equipment shall be removed from the meal location by 2:00
p.m. City is not responsible after this time.
i. The Contractor shall provide a back-up delivery system in the event of vehicle
breakdown.
j. Electrical items required to be provided herein shall have the UNDERWRITER'S
LABORATORY OR LOS ANGELES ELECTRICAL TESTING LABORATORY approval and meet
all current OSHA and COSHA requirements, where applicable.
k. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local health department laws
and regulations. Contractor shall provide City with a current copy of the health
certificate and any corrected deficiencies with bid.
l. Authorized representative of the City shall have the right to inspect food preparation,
storage, and packing sites during the term of the contract.
m. The City Manager, Recreation and Community Services Director, or their designate
shall have the authority to cancel or postpone use of a facility if the City deems such
action necessary. Whenever possible, 48 hours notice will be given to the contractor.
Meal Standards
The Contractor shall be liable for meals that do not meet the nutritional standards and
requirements or are spoiled or unwholesome at time of delivery, or are insufficient in number
ordered, or are delivered after the time specified by the City. In the event the Contractor fails
to deliver meals, other foods, or supplies as agreed upon, the City may provide a substitute
meal with emergency supplies or meals purchased from other places and charge the cost of
the purchased meal to the Contractor. The replacement cost shall not exceed 120 percent of
the contracted catered meal cost.
If any portion of a meal, other than the entree is delivered in an unacceptable condition, such
as incorrect temperature (*potentially hazardous), less than contracted portion, spoiled or too
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late, the Contractor shall be liable for 120% replacement cost of that portion. If the entree is
unacceptable, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost of the entire meal. Any item replaced
by City due to storage or spoilage shall be reimbursed at full amount expended. All shortages
shall be noted on delivery slip for proper crediting.
Menus
a. All menus shall comply with the current State requirements.
b. A 6-week cycle menu shall be used that is written once every twelve months.
c. The Contractor has the responsibility for menu writing with approval by the Recreation
Supervisor or his/her designate.
d. The contractor must provide menu one month prior.
e. The City is responsible for typing and duplicating menu.
f. The Contractor shall submit in writing all menu substitutions to the Recreation
Supervisor or designate for approval at least 15 days prior to the serving date. The
Contractor may, however, in an emergency situation make menu substitutions on
verbal approval of the Recreation Supervisor or designate, with a written notice to
follow for documentation.
Meal Pattern
A typical meal must include an entree, vegetable, starch, salad (vegetable or fruit), roll &
margarine, beverage, and dessert (at least twice a week):
• Meat or meat alternate 3oz. edible portion (exclusive of bone, fat, gristle, etc.)
• Vegetables/Fruits 2 (1/2 cup each) servings (exclusive of dessert)
• Juice (as needed to 1/2 cup satisfy Vitamin C requirement)
• Enriched bread 1 slice bread, cornbread, roll, tortilla, biscuit
• Cooked Starch 1/2 cup serving such as rice, pasta, potato
• Margarine 1 teaspoon
• Dessert 1/2 cup or equivalent (served at least twice a week)
• Beverage coffee, tea or milk
In the preparation of all meals, the Contractor shall use a minimum of simple sugars. Each
meal shall not exceed 1100 mg of sodium and shall be low in fat.
Contractor shall provide all condiments, which are normally served with specific menus,
including, but not limited to, salt, pepper, salad dressing, tartar sauce, mustard, catsup, cream,
sugar, and garnishes such as lemon slices and parsley. The Contractor shall provide
containers for salt, pepper or any other item as may be required.
Ground beef may be used no more often than twice a week and must be solid form such as
meatloaf or Salisbury steak for one of the servings.
Desserts such as fruits, puddings, gelatin with fruit, ice cream, ice milk, sherbet, and similar
foods shall be served in one-half (1/2)-cup portions. Oatmeal, wheat and peanut butter
cookies, not to exceed 80 calories per serving, may be included once a week. High calorie
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desserts such as plain gelatin, cake, pie, cookies and similar foods shall also be included but
are to be limited to once per week.
Different fruits will be served at least three days. Whole fresh fruit in season shall be served
at least once during each week. Canned fruit will be water packed or packed in its own juice.
Minimum grades for all foods shall be as follows:
• Beef: USDA grade A Choice
• Pork: USDA Number 1 (as defined in SRA, Number 171 US
• Standards and Grades of Pork Carcasses)
• Lamb: USDA Choice
• Poultry: USDA Grade A to be used for all fresh or frozen poultry products. Neck, backs,
or wings alone shall not be used. Reconstructed roll products are not acceptable.
• Variety Meats: Grade Number 1 from USDA Government inspected plants.
• Dairy Products: Following is to be used as minimum specifications for all graded dairy
products:
• Eggs, fresh USDA or State Graded A
• Cheese, USDA grade A, non-processed cheese
• Fish and seafood must be either fresh or frozen and be a nationally distributed brand
packed under continuous inspection of the US Department of Interior.
• Canned Fruits and Juices: USDA Grade A (fancy) and Grade B (choice) are to be used
for all graded fruits and fruit juices. Grade C (standard) may be used for pie and cobbler
production only.
• Fresh fruits: USDA Fancy to USDA Number 1 to be used for all graded fresh fruits as a
minimum standard.
• Fresh vegetables: USDA Fancy and Number 1 to be used for all graded fresh vegetables
as a minimum standard.
• Frozen fruits and vegetables: USDA grade A is to be used for all graded frozen fruits
and vegetables as a minimum standard.
Cake, cornbread, and casserole dishes, i.e. meatloaf, lasagna, tuna noodle casserole, shall be
prescored by the Contractor for the appropriate number of servings. Asian meals are to be
served minimum at least 2 days a week.
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EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Charges/Payments
July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
CATERER: Café Fusion
HOT MEAL COST PER MEAL
Raw Food $ 2.30
Condiments $ 0.30
Preparation $ 1.20
Transit $ 0.40
Sundry Items
Paper $ 0.35
Other $ 0.80
TOTAL CATERED
Overhead Profit $ 0.65 COST/MEAL $6.00
BOX OR PICNIC LUNCH
Raw Food $ 2.30
Condiments $ 0.30
Preparation $ 1.40
Transit $ 0.40
Sundry Items
Paper $ 0.65
Other $ 0.80
TOTAL CATERED
Overhead Profit $ 0.65 COST/MEAL $ 6.50
BIDDER’S COST PROPOSAL CONTINUED
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DESCRIPTION ESCALATOR PERCENTAGE ANNUAL COST
ANNUAL ESCALATOR
This contract is eligible for possible contract extensions. Extensions are subject to
City approval and are not guaranteed. Escalators are intended to cover cost of
living increases. Annual costs should be calculated based on the Total Bid line
item for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Fiscal Year 2027-28
___5___ %
$6.30
Fiscal Year 2028-29 $6.62
Fiscal Year 2029-30 $6.95
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EXHIBIT C
Activity Schedule
The meal service is to be performed: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Possible extensions:
July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028
July 1, 2028, to June 30, 2029
July 1, 2029, to June 30, 2030
Delivery Schedule
a. The meals shall be delivered to the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive,
Arcadia 91007.
b. The City may add, delete, or designate alternate meal locations provided that new meal
locations shall not be located substantially farther than the Arcadia Community Center.
c. The City may change the days and time of deliver and service by giving contractor 7
days’ notice.
d. The City and the Contractor will jointly establish a time frame for ordering the number
of meals.