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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-143 AGRMT Brierville Fire & Forestry Inc CITV Of . goods and Services Agreement City Information Contractor Information Brierville Fire & Forestry Inc City of Ashland Firm Name;P,►ci Attn: Chuck Schweizer Contact: Ponchol rker 90 N Mountain Av Address: PO Box 310 Ashland, Oregon 9720 Ashland Oregon 97520 Phone: (541) 552-2345 Phone: (541) 821-0767 Email: chuck.schweizerashland.or.us Email: briervillefinance@gmaii.com Contract Summary Procurement Method: Direct award Completion Date: 06/30/2026 Contract Amount: $ 25,000.00 Description of Services: Snow plowing and emergency tree removal Supporting Documents: Rate sheet Dated: 11/13/2025 Dated: Dated: Dated: This Goods and Services Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of Ashland, an Oregon municipal corporation (hereinafter"City")and the Contractor listed under Contractor Information above, (hereinafter "Contractor'), for the services listed under Description of Services and the Supporting Documents as noted in the Contract Summary above. This Agreement and the Supporting Documents shall be construed to be mutually complimentary and supplementary wherever possible. In the event of a conflict which cannot be so resolved, the provisions of this Agreement itself shall control over any conflicting provisions in any of the Supporting Documents. In the event of conflict between provisions of the Supporting Documents,the Supporting Documents shall be given precedence in the order listed above.The Contractor's initials R[[P]herein signify acknowledgment and agreement to this provision, if applicable, or if not sign"N/A". The goods and services defined and described in the Supporting Documents shall hereinafter be collectively referred to a "Work.," Page 1 of 8: Goods and Services Agreement between the City of Ashland and Brierville Fire 8, Forestry 1. Term and Termination 1.1. Term. This Agreement shall be effective from the date of execution on behalf of the City as set forth below (the ''Effective Date") and shall continue in full force and effect until the Completion Date indicated in the Contract Summary on page one of this Agreement unless sooner terminated os provided in Subsection 1.2. 1.1. Time is of the essence. Time in of the essence for Contractor's performance of each and every obligation and duty under this Agreement. City, by written notice to Contractor of default or brmuch, may at any time terminate the whole or any pod of this Agreement if Contractor fails to provide the Work called for by this Agreement within the time specified herein ur within any extension thereof. 1.2. Termination 1.2.1. The City and Contractor may terminate this Agreement by mutual egnmernnnt at any time. 1.2.2. The Oih/ may, upon not |oua than thirty (30) days' prior written notice, terminate this Agreement for any reason deemed appropriate in its sole discretion. 1.2.3. Either party may terminate this Agreement,with cause, by not less than fourteen (14) days' prior written notice if the cause is not cured within that fourteen (14) day period after written notice. Such termination|oin addition ho and not in lieu of any other remedy at law orequity. 2. Compensation 2.1. City shall pay Contractor the sum listed as the "Contract Amount" in the Contract Summary on page one of this Agreement as provided herein as full compensation for the Work as specified in the supporting documents. 2.2. In no event shall Contractor's total of all compensation and reimbursement under this Agreement exceed the "Contract Amount" Umb*d in the Contract Summary without nxpreom, written approval from the appropriate Department Head or City Manager. Contractor acknowledges that any work delivered, or expenses incurred without authorization as provided herein is done at Contractor's own risk and as a volunteer without expectation of compensation o/reimbursement. � 3. Contractor's Obligations 3.1. Performance. Provide the goods or services oa set forth in the Supporting Documents attached hereto and, by this reference, incorporated herein. 32 Nondiscrimination. Contractor agrees that no person shall, nn the grounds of race, color, � religion,creed,sex,marital status,familial status or domestic partnership, national origin,age, mental or physical dimobi|ity, sexual ohenhaUon, gender identity orsource of income, suffer discrimination in the performance of this Agreement when employed by Contractor. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable nmqui*mnnonim of federal and state civil hQhio and rehabilitation u1atwtem, rules and regulations. Further. Contractor agrees not to discriminate against a disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business,woman- owned business, o business that a service-disabled veteran owns or an emerging small Page 2o/8: Goods and Services Agreement between the City of Ashland and 8hawi||o Fire&Forestry business enterprise certified under ORS 200.055, |n awarding subcontracts ao required by ORS 279A.11O. 3.3. Subcontractor Notification. In all mdicdobone either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by Contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment,each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractors of the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of1964 and other federal nondiscrimination laws. 3.4. Living Wage Requirements. If the amount of this Agreement is $20.428.05 or more, Contractor is required to comply with Chapter 3.12of the Ashland Municipal Code by paying m living vvoSe` as defined in that ohmptmr, to all e,np|nyeuu performing Work under this Agreement and to any Subcontractor who performs 50Y6 or more of the Work under this Agreement, [|on\naoto, in also required to post the notice attached hereto as "Exhibit A^ predominantly in areas where \i will be seen by all employees. 4. Contractor's Compliance with Tax Laws 4.1. Contractor represents and warrants tothe City that: 4.1.1. Contractor aheU` throughout the term of this Agreement, including any extensions hereof, comply with: * All tax /ewo of the State of Oregon, including but not |innibyd to ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 318. 317, and 318; ~ Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of the State of Oregon applicable toContractor; and • Any rules,regulations,charter provisions,or ordinances that implement or enforce any of the foregoing tax laws orprovisions. 4.1.2. Contractor further oadifiea that contractor is not in violation of any Oregon tax |avvo referenced |n ORS 3O5.38D(4). 4.2. Tax Compliance Breach. Contractor's failure to comply with the tax !owo of the State of Oregon and all applicable tax laws of any political subdivision of the State of Oregon shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Further, any violation of Contractor's warranty, as set forth in this Article 9, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Any material breach of this Agreement shall entitle the City to terminate this Agreement and to seek damages and any other relief available under this Agreement, at law, or in equity. � � S. Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement and until City's � final acceptance of all Work received hereunder, o policy orpolicies of liability insurance Each policy of such insurance shall be on an "occurrence" and not a "claims made" form, and ahuU include: 5.1. Commercial general liability — with e combined single limit, or the equivalent, of not less than $2,000,000 (two million dollars)per occurrence and $3,000,000 (three million dollars)in the aggregate for Bodily Injury endPn/pedyDamoge. Page 3o(8: Goods and Services Agreement between the City of Ashland and Bhomi|le Fire&Forestry 5.2. Cmnornancim| Automobile Liability — wUh a combined single Umd, or the equivalent of not less than $2.000.800 8vvo nn|U}on dollars) for each accident for Bodily Injury and Property Dammge, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles. E3. Additional forms: (See Attached) 5.4. VVprher's Compensation. Contractor uhaU, at its own expense, maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance in compliance with ORS 656.017,which requires subject employers k` provide workers' compensation coverage for all of its subject workers. Aa evidence ofthe insurance required by this Agreement, the Contractor shall furnish an acceptable insurance certificate prior to commencing any Work with limits not less than $500,000. 5.4.1. If applicable, Contractor affirms and certifies that it is exempt from providing Workers' Compensation per ORS G56.O27. Exemption criteria:self employed Contractor initials ifexempt: RID Date: 11/19/25 6, Additional Insured/Certificates ufInsurance. The Contractor shall name the City ofAshland, Oregon, along with its elected officials, officers, and employees, as Additional Insureds on all insurance policies (excluding Professional Liability and Workers' Compensation) necessary for this Agreement.This inclusion applies solely to the services provided by the Contractor under this AgoyonnenL The Con1nanho/a insurance must be primary and non-contributory. Before commencing vvurk. the Contractor must provide acceptable insurance certificates as proof ofthe required coverage. These certificates must specify all parties included as additional |nouroda, treating each named and additional named insured as if they were covered under separate po|ir1am, without increasing policy limits. Insuring companies orentities must be accepted by the City. Upon request, the Contractor must provide complete copies of insurance pn|ioion and trust agreements to the City.Additionally,the Contractor must provide an endorsement naming the City, its officers, employees,and agents as additional insureds by the Effective Date of this Agreement, accompanied by approved o*rt|8onhe(a)ofinsurance. 7. Indemnity. Contractor shall defend, save, hold harmless and indemnify the City and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, losses, damages, UabUihay, costs, and expenses of any nature resulting |ronn, arising out of, or relating to the activities of Contractor or its officers, employees, contractors, or agents under this Agreement. � 8. Notice ' Whenever notice is required or permitted to be given under this Agreement, such notice shall be � given in writing to the other party by personal da|ivery, by sending via a reputable commercial overnight couher, or by mailing using registered or certified United States mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth above with a copy to: City of Ashland—Legal Department 20 E. Main Street Ashland, Oregon 9752O Phone: (541)4B8-535O Page nf8: Goods and Services Agreement between the City of Ashland and 8rinmiUe Fire&Forestry G' Remedies 6.1. In the event Contractor is in default of this Agreement, City may, at its option, pursue any or all of the remedies available to it under this Agreement and at law or in equity, including, but not limited to: 0.1.1. Termination of this Agreement. 6.1.2. Withholding all monies due forthe Work that Contractor has failed ho deliver within any scheduled completion dobmo or any Work that have been delivered inadequately or defectively. 8.1.3. Initiation of an action or proceeding for damages, specific performance, or declaratory or injunctive nnUef. 6.1.4. These remedies are cumulative to the extent the n*rnod|em are not inconsistent, and City may pursue any remedy or remedies singly,collectively,successively or in any order whatsoever. 6.2. Default: The Contractor shall be in default of this Agreement if Contractor: commits any material breach or default of any covenant, warranty, certification, or obligation under the Agreement; institutes an action for relief in bankruptcy or has instituted against it an action for insolvency; makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or ceases doing business on a regular basis of the type identified in its obligations under the Agreement; or, without written authorization by the City, attempts to assign rights in, or delegate duties under, this Agreement. 6.3. Liability Limitation. In no event shall City be liable to Contractor for any expenses related to termination of this Agreement or for anticipated profits. If previous amounts paid to Contractor exceed the amount due, Contractor shall pay immediately any excess toCity upon written demand provided. 7. General Provisions 7.1. Non-exclusive Agreement. City is not obligated to procure any specific amount of Work . from Contractor and is free to procure similar types of goods and services from other Contractors in its sole discretion. 7.2. |ndapendont Contractor Status. Contractor is an independent contractor and not on employee or agent of the City for any purpose. 7.3. Statutory Requirements. The following laws of the State of Oregon are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement: ORS 279B.22O. 279B.2]0 and 279B.235 / 7.4. Assignment. Contractor shall not assign this Agreement or subcontract any portion of the Work to be provided hereunder without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment or subcontract without written consent of the City shall be void, Contractor shall be h/Uy responsible for the acts or omissions of any assigns ursubcontractors and of all persons employed by them, and the approval by the City of any assignment or subcontract shall not create any contractual relation between the assignee or subcontractor and the City, Pug*5 o/8: Goods and Sawivaa Agreement between the City of Ashland and BhomiUe Fire&Forestry 7.5. Force YN 'eure, NekherpodytothisAQneemmnt shaUhoNthe other b�hvdamages or delay i' performance caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of the other or the other's officers, employees or agents. 7.6. 0e|iver|enF,O.B destination. Contractor shall pay all transportation and handling charges for the Goods. Contractor is responsible and liable for loss or damage until final inspection and acceptance of the Goods by the City, Contractor remains liable for latent defects, fraud, and warranties. 7.7. Goods Rejection. The City may reject non-conforming Goods and require Contractor to correct them without charge or deliver them at reduced prioe, as negotiated. If Contractor does not cure any defects within o reasonable time,the City may rejectthe Goods and cancel this Agreement in whole or in pmrt. This paragraph does not affect or limit the C}h/'n rights, including its rights under the Uniform Commercial Code, ORS Chapter 72 (UCC). 78� Gmud� VVm�ran�y ��m�resmn�m0�n' Contractor represents and warrants that the Goods are � t Delivered Goods will comply with now, current, and fully warranted by the manufacturer. Supporting Documents and be free from defects in |mbor, material and manufacture. Contractor shall transfer all warranties to the City. 7A. VVaiv�rofBmmm��. One or more waivers or to object by either party to the other's � t � breach of any pruvinion, ienn, condition, or covenant contained in this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach,whether or not of the same nature. 7.10. Jurisdiction.This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon without regard bu conflict of laws principles. Exclusive venue for litigation of any action arising under this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Jackson County unless exclusive 'uhad|cUonin |n federal coud' |Dvvhich case exclusive venue nhoUbein the federal district court for the district of Oregon. Each party expressly waives any and all rights to maintain on action under this Agreement in any other venue, and expressly consents that, b dismissed or venue as upon motion of the other party, any case may e . appropriate, moushu effectuate this choice ofvenue. 7.11. Severance. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to he unenforceable, such provision shall not affect the other provinionn, but such unenforceable provision mhnU be deemed modified to the extant necessary to render it enforceable, preserving to the fullest extent permitted the intent o[Contractor and the City set forth in this Agreement. 8. Merger. This agreement and the attached exhibits constitute the entire understanding and � agreement between the parties. No vvmiv*r, consent, modification or change of terms of this agreement shall bind either party unless |n writing and signed by both parties. Such waiver, � consnnt, modification or change, if made, whmU be effective only in the specific instance and for � the specific purpose given. There are no understandings,agreements,or representations,oral or vvhMen, not specified herein regarding this agreement. Conknotnr, by signature oY its authorized rap,oaentmtive, hereby acknowledges that he/she has read this agreement, underotandV it, and agrees tobe bound by its terms and conditions. Page Onf 8: Goods and Services Agreement between the City o/Ashland and 8riewiUo Fire&Forestry WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in their respective names by their duly authorized representatives as of the dates indicated below. This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original,with equal force and effect as if executed in a single document. CITY OF ASHLAND: Brierville Fire&Forestry(CO"T RACTOR): Digitally signed by Chuck Chuck Schweizer so-6, By: Date:2025.11.19 05:51:12-08'00' By: Signature Signature Printed Name 11/19/25 Printed Name Date t-A!Qg= .. 1 Title �� I21 I��� Date Purchase Order No. (18L-_9 is to be submitted with this signed Agreement) APPROVED AS TO FORM: 11 24.25 City Attorney Page 7 of 8: Goods and Services Agreement between the City of Ashland and Brierville Fire&Forestry DATE(MMIDDIYYYY) .,ACGVR" CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 11/12/2025 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Julie Asher NAME: Ashland Insurance Inc PHONE (541)482-0831 FAX (541)488-5851 A/C No Ext: A/C,No 585 A Street Suite 1 E-MAIL jasher@ashlandinsurance.com ADDRESS: P.O.Box 880 INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Ashland OR 97520 INSURER A: Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. 24074 INSURED INSURER B: Artisan&Truckers Casualty Co Brierviile Fire&Forestry Inc INSURER C: SAIF PO BOX 310 INSURER D: INSURER E: Ashland OR 97520 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: CL255715841 REVISION NUMBER: 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.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCEADDLSUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR NSD WVD POLICY NUMBER MMIDDIYYYY MMIDD/YYYY LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR DAMAGE O E 1,000,000 PREMISES Ea occurrence $ _ MED EXP(Any one person) $ 15,000 A Y BK067922605 06/30/2025 06/30/2026 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENT AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 X POLICY JPECT LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000 OTHER: Schedule Mod Factor 1 $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 Ea accident _ ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ B OWNED SCHEDULED Y 07814616 06/30/2025 06/30/2026 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ _ AUTOS ONLY M AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGEAUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY Per accident $ UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ _ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION$ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION X17 STATUTE X EORH _ AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN 1,000,000 ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ _ C OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED9 NIA 10004$268 08/01/2025 OS/01/2026 (Mandatory In NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 if yes,describe under 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space Is required) Certficate holder is included as Additional Insured for General Liability coverages with written contract.This form is subject to policy terms,conditions and exclusions. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of Ashland ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 20 E.Main St. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Ashland OR 97520 ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Form Request for Taxpayer Give font to the (Rev.March 2024) Identification Number and Certification requester.Do not Department of the Treasury Send to the IRS. Internal Revenue Service Go to www,1rs.gov1F'6rmW9 for Instructions and the latest Information. Before you begin.For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9,see Purpose of Form,below. 1 Name of entltyAndlvidual.An entry Is required.(For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity,enter the owner's name on line 1,and enter the busineWdisregarded entity's name on line 2.) -1 IZV 1 li �E 2 Business name/disregarded entity name,If different from above. 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classmcation of the entityAndlvlduaf whose name Is entered on line 1.Chuck 4 Exemptions(codes apply only to only one of the following seven boxes. certaln entities,not Individuals; see Instructions on page 3): o ❑ IndMduaVsole proprietor ❑ C corporation S corporation ❑ Partnership ❑ TrusUostate w ❑ LLC.Enter the tax classification(C=C corporation,8=8 corporation,P=Partnership) . . . . Exempt payee code(it arry) f Note.Check the"LLC'box above and,in the entry space,enter the appropriate code(C,S,or P)for the tax classification of the LLC,unless It Is a disregarded entity.A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate Exemption from Foreign Account Tax A box for the tax ciasstficallon of its owner. Compliance Act(FATCA)reporting ❑ Other(sue Instructions) code Of any) 3b If on line 3a p you chocked"Partnership"or'Trust/estate,"or checked"LLC"and entered"P"as tts tax classification, (Applies to accounts maintained and you are providing this form to a partnership,trust,or estate In which you have an ownership Interest,check outside the United States.) this box if you have any foreign partners,owners,or beneficiaries.See Instructions . . . . . . . . . ❑ 4 *Ad�dr (number,street,and apt,or suite no.).See Instructions. Requester's name and address(optional 7P0 x �Q 6 City,state,and ZIP code p C'7<;-2-0 7 List account number(s)here(optlonaQ Taxpayer Identification Number iN Enter your TIN in the appropriate box.The 11N provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid sear' number backup withholding.For individuals,this is generally your social security number(SSN).However,for a L _L� - M - -��-� resident alien,sole proprietor,or disregarded entity,see the Instructions for Part I,later.For other entities,it is your employer Identification number(FIN).If you do not have a number,see How to gat a or T)N,later. Employer Identification number Note:If the account is in more than one name,sea the Instructions for line 1.See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. 2 - �j � q , � Cerhificatlort Under penalties of perjury,I certify that: 1.The number shown on this form Is my correct taxpayer Identification number(or I am waiting for a number to be Issued to me);and 2.1 am not subject to backup withholding because(a)I am exempt from backup withholding,or(b)I have not been notified by the Intemal Revenue Service(IRS)that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends,or(c)the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding;and 3.1 am a U.S.citizen or other U.S.person(defined below);and 4.The FATCA code(s)entered on this form(if any)Indicating that i am exempt from FATCA reporting Is correct. Certification instructions.You must cross out Item 2 above If you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all Interest and dividends on your tax return.For real estate transactions,hem 2 does not apply.For mortgage Interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property,cancellation of debt,contributions to an Individual retirement arrangement(IRA),and,generally,payments other than Interest and d1videods,you are not required to sign the certification,but you must provide your correct TIN.See the Instructions for Part 11,later. Sign signature of �O�r Here U.S.person onto General instructions Now line 3b has been added to this form.A flow-through entity Is required to complete this line to Indicate that It has direct or Indirect Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise foreign partners,owners,or beneficiaries when It provides the Form W-9 noted. to another flow-through entity in which It has an ownership Interest.This Future developments.For the latest Information about developments change is Intended to provide a flow-through entity with Information related to Form W-9 and Its Instructions,such as legislation enacted regarding the status of Its Indirect foreign partners,owners,or after they were published,go to www.lrs.gov/Formft. beneficlaries,so that It can satisfy any applicable reporting requirements.For example,a partnership that has any Indirect foreign What's New partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3.See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3(Form 1065). Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this line.An LLC that Is a disregarded entity should check the Purpose of Form appropriate box for the tax classification of Its owner.Otherwise,h An individual or entity(Form W 9 requester)who is required to file an should check the"LLC"box and enter its appropriate tax classification. Information return with the IRS Is giving you this form because they Cat.No.10231x Form w-S(Rev.3-2024)