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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-239 Contract - Beery Elsner & Hammond CITY OIF ASHLAND CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT Consultant services contract made on the date specified below in Recital A between the City and Consultant as follows: Recitals: A. The following information applies to this contract: CITY: CITY OF ASHLAND Consultant: Beery, Elsner, & Hammond, LLP City Hall Address: 1750 SW Harbor Way, Suite 380 20 E. Main St. Portland, OR 97201-5164 Ashland, Oregon 97520 (541) 488-6002 Telephone: 503-226-7191 FAX: (541) 488-5311 FAX: 503- 226- 2348 Date of this agreement: 10-18-2004 ~ B: RFP date: Proposal date: 6-3-2004 ~2.2. Contracting officer: Ann Seltzer ~2.4. Project: City of Ashland Charter Review and Revision ~6. Consultant's representative: Thomas Sponsler ~8.3. Maximum contract amount: $8,340 B. On the date noted above, Consultant submitted a proposal in response to City's request for proposals (RFP) for consulting services needed by City for the projeet described above. C. After reviewing Consultant's proposal, City selected Consultant to provide the services covered by the RFP. City and Consultant agree as follows: 1. Relationship between City and Consultant: Consultant accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established between Consultant and City by this contract. Consultant covenants with the City to perform services and duties in conformance to and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals of consultant's caliber in the locality of the project. Consultant further covenants to cooperate with City, City's representatives, contractors, and other interested parties in furthering the interests of City with respect to the project. In order to promote successful completion of the project in an expeditious and economical manner, Consultant shall provide professional consulting services for City in all phases of the project to which this contract applies, serve as City's professional consulting representative for the project, and give professional consultation and advice during the term of this contract. Consultant acknowledges that City is relying on consultant to provide professional consulting services in a manner that is consistent with the interests of City. 2. Definitions: Generally words, terms and phrases used in this contract shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the construction industry, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used in this contract: 2.1. "City" means the City of Ashland, Oregon. 2.2. "Contracting officer" means the person specified in Recital A above or that person's designee. 2.3. "Project" means the project described in Recital A. 2.4. "Work" or "Services" shall mean all labor, materials, plans, specifications, opinions, reports, and other consulting services and products which Consultant is required to provide under this contract. 3. Term: The term of this contract shall commence on the date specified in Recital A above and end on completion of all services required by this contract unless sooner terminated as provided in this contract. 4. Authority of ContractinQ Officer: The contracting officer shall have the authority to act on behalf of City in the administration and interpretation of this contract. The contracting officer shall have complete authority to authorize services, transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and make other decisions with respect to Consultant's services. 5. ConsultinQ Services: Consultant shall provide services to City described in the RFP and the Consultant's Proposal letter of 6- 03-04. The total cost set in that letter was $9060. The Consultant has performed tasks listed under the first bullet point of the RFP and phase one of the proposal under a previous agreement with the City for which the City will pay Consultant $1 ,220. Consultant has agreed in addition to provide the Charter Review Committee with a copy of the current Ashland Charter with sections separately identified that in Consultant's opinion are outdated, covered by state law, better as ordinances, or are political decisions for the City. Consultant agrees that the cost for the additional task shall not exceed $500 and is included within the $8340 not to exceed cost in Recital A. 5.1. In connection with the services described in the RFP, Consultant shall: 5.1.1. Consult appropriate representatives of City to clarify and define City's requirements relative to the services. 5.1.2. Review available data relative to the services. 5.1.3. Identify data which is not available and is needed to fulfill the services, and act as City's representative in obtaining such data. 5.1.4. Prepare monthly progress reports to the contracting Officer on the status of services as part of the statement of account for services. 5.1.5. Cooperate with other consultants retained by City in the exchange of information needed for completion of the services and the project. 5.2. Consultant shall commence performance of services within five days after receiving written authorization from the contracting officer for work described in the RFP. Consultant shall perform the services as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the project. Upon request of City, Consultant shall submit for City's approval, a schedule for the performance of work elements described in the RFP. Each schedule shall include allowance for periods of time required for City's review and approval of Consultant's services. Each schedule, approved by City, shall become a part of this contract. 5.3. Consultant shall perform the services as an independent contractor in accordance with generally accepted standards in Consultant's profession. Consultant shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of all services performed by Consultant. Consultant shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any error or deficiencies in the services that are caused by Consultant's negligence. City's review, approval, acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall not be construed to waive any of City's rights under this contract or of any cause of action arising out of Consultant's services. In the event of any breach of this contract by Consultant or negligent performance of any of the services, City's cause of action against Consultant shall not be deemed to accrue until City discovers such breach or negligence, or should have, with reasonable diligence, discovered such breach or negligence. The preceding sent,ence shall not be construed, however, to allow City to prosecute an action against Consultant beyond the maximum time limitation provided by Oregon law. 6. AssiQnment of Consultant's Personnel: 6.1. The services covered by this contract shall be rendered by, or under the supervision of the person specified in Recital A above, who shall act as Consultant's representative in all communications and transactions with City. 6.2. Consultant will endeavor to honor reasonable specific requests of City with regard to assignment of Consultant's employees to perform services if the requests are consistent with sound business and professional practices. 7. Responsibilities of City: 7.1. City will cooperate fully with Consultant to achieve the objectives of this contract. 7.2. City will provide information, documents, materials and services that are within the possession or control of City and are required by Consultant for performance of the services. 7.3. City will arrange for access to, and make all provisions for Consultant to enter upon, public and private property as required for Consultant to perform thE~ services. 7.4. The contracting officer will act as liaison between City, Consultant, public agencies, and others involved in the project. 8. Payment: 8.1. City shall pay Consultant for services and reimburse Consultant for expenses incurred by Consultant in performance of services in accordance with a payment schedule to be submitted by Consultant and accepted by City. Reimbursement will be made for mileage and direct expenses incurred for travel to Ashland for the two meetings described in the Consultant's Proposal letter of 6-03-04. 8.2. Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City for Consultant's services within ten days after the end of the month covered by the invoice. 8.3. Total payments under this contract or any amendments shall not exceed the sum specified in Recital A above by more than ten percent. 9. Compliance with Law: 9.1. This contract will be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of the State of Oregon. Consultant shall promptly observe and comply with all present and future laws, orders, regulations, rules and ordinances of federal, state, City and city governments with respect to the services including, but not limited to, provisions of ORS 279.312,279.314,279.316 and 279.320. 9.2. Pursuant to ORS 279.3'16(2) any person employed by Consultant who performs work under this contract shall be paid at least time and a half pay for all overtime in excess of 40 hours in anyone week, except for persons who are excluded or exempt from overtime pay under ORS 653.010 to 653.261 or under 29 U.S.C. Sections 201 to 209. 9.3. Consultant is a "subject employer" as defined in ORS 656.005 and shall comply with ORS 656.017. Consultant certifies to City that Consultant has workers' compensation coverage required by ORS Chapter 656. A copy of the Information Page of Consultant's insurance with SAIF is attached to this agreement. 9.4. If the amount of this contract is $15,713 or more, Consultant is required to comply with chapter 3.1:2 of the Ashland Municipal Code by paying a liiving wage, as defined in this chapter, to all employees performing work under this contract and to any subcontractor who performs 50% or more of the service work under this contract. Consultant is also required to post the attached notice predominantly in areas where it will be seen by all employees. 10. Ownership of Documents: All documents prepared by Consultant pursuant to this contract shall be the property of City. To the extent permitted by law, City shall, within the limits of the Oregon Tort Claims Act, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Consultant, its consultants, agents and employees against all damages, claims, expenses and losses arising out of any reuse of plans, specifications and other documents prepared by Consultant without prior written authorization of Consultant. 11. Records: 11.1. Consultant shall develop and maintain complete books of account and other records on the servicBs which are adequate for evaluating Consultant's performance. Consultant shall maintain records in such a manner as to provide a clear distinction between the expenditures and revenues related to the project and the expenditures and revenues related to Consultant's other business. 11.2. Consultant's books and records shall be made available for inspection by City at reasonable times, to verify Consultant's compliance with this contract. City shall have the right to request an audit of Consultant's books and l"ecords by a certified public accountant retained by City. 12. Indemnification: Consultant shall defend, indemnify and save City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims, actions, costs, judgments, damages or other expenses resulting from injury to any person (including injury resulting in death,) or damage to property (including loss or destruction), of whatsoever nature arising out of or incident to the negligent performance of this contract by Consultant (including but not limited to, the negligent acts or omissions of Consultant's employees, agents, and others designated by Consultant to perform work or services attendant to this contract). Consultant shall not be held responsible for any claims, actions, costs, judgments, damages or other expenses, directly and proximately caused by the ne~lligence of City. 13. Insurance: 13.1. Consultant shall, at its own expense, at all times during the term of this contract, maintain in force: 13.1.1. A professional errors and omissions liability policy; and 13.1.2. A comprehensive automobile liability policy including owned and non-owned automobiiles. 13.2. The coverage under each liability insurance policy shall be equal to or greater than the limits for claims made under the Oregon Tort Claims Act with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence (combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage claims) or $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. 13.3. Liability coverage shall be provided on an "occurrence" basis. "Claims made" coverage will not be acceptable, except for the coverage required by subsection 13.1.2. 13.4. A copy of the Declarations Page of Consultant's insurance with State Farm Fire and Casualty Company is attached to this agreement. '14. Default: 14.1. There shall be a default under this contract if either party fails to perform any act or obligation required by this contract within ten days after the other party gives written notice specifying the nature of the breach with reasonable particularity. If the breach specified in the notice is of such a nature that it cannot be completely cured within the ten day period, no default shall occur if the party receiving the notice begins performance of the act or obligation within the ten day period and thereafter proceeds with reasonable diligence and in good faith to effect the remedy as soon as practicable. 14.2. Notwithstanding subsection 14.1, either party may declare a default by written notice to the other party, without allowing an opportunity to cure, if the other party repeatedly breaches the terms of this contract. 14.3. If a default occurs, the party injured by the default may elect to terminate this contract and pursue any equitable or legal rights and remedies available under Oregon law. All remedies shall be cumulative. 14.4. Any litigation arising out of this contract shall be conducted in Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Jackson County. 15. Termination without Cause: 15.1. In addition to the right to terminate this contract under subsection 14.3, City may terminate by givin!~ Consultant written notice sixty days prior to the termination date. 15.2. In addition to the right Ito terminate this contract under subsection 14.3, Consultant may complete such analyses and records as may be necessary to place its files in order and, where considered necessary to protect its professional reputation, to complete a report on the services performed to date of termination. 15.3. If City terminates the contract under subsection 15.2, Consultant shall be paid for all fees earned and costs incurred prior to the termination date. Consultant shall not be entitled to compensation for lost profits. 16. Notices: Any notice required to be given under this contract or any notice required to be given by law shall be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, or by any other manner prescribed by law. 16.1. Notices to City shall be addressed to the contracting officer at the address provided for the City in Recital A above. 16.2. Notices to Consultant shall be addressed to the Consultant's representative at the address provided for the Consultant in Recital A above. 17. AssiQnment: City and Consultant and the respective successors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of each are bound by this contract to the other party and to the partners, successors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of the other party. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract Consultant's rights or obligations under this contract without prior written consent of City. Except as stated in this section, nothing in this contract shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than City and Consultant. 18. Modification: No modification of this contract shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the parties. Consultant By~M~ Fed. 10 #93-123801 CITY BY BY Date: f l-uC; - f} Cf By Date: 1/ -{J-t?Lf Coding (for City use only) C I T Y 0 F ASH LAN D, 0 REG 0 N ALL employers described below must comply with City of Ashland laws regulating payment of a living wage. City of Ashland LIVING WAGE ~per hour effective Jun.!! 30, 2004 .411 .,-~ .(Increases annually every JUl1le 30 by the Consumer Price Index) ~ For all hours worked under a service contract between their employer and the City of Ashland if the contract exceeds $15,964 or more. ~ For all hours worked in a month if the employee spends 50% or more of the employee's time in that month working on a project or portion of business of their employer, if the employer has ten or more employees, and has received financial assistance for the project or business from the City of Ashland in excess of $15,964. ~ If their employer is the City of Ashland including the Parks and Recreation Department. In calculating the living wage, employers may add the value of health care, retirement, 401 K and IRS eligible cafeteria plans (including childcare) benefits to the amount of wages received by the employee. For additional information: Call the Ashland City Administrator's office at 541-488-6002 or write to the City Administrator, City Hall, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 or visit the city's website at www.ashland.or.us. Notice to Employers: This notice must be posted predominantly in areas where it will be seen by all employees. CITY OF ASI~LAND Policy Number 97 -CB-1336-0 DECLARATIONS PAGE AMENDED NOV 20 2003 STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY PO BOX 5000, DUPONT WA 98327-5000 A STOCK COMPANY WITH HOME OFFICES IN BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Named Insured and Mailing Address 1603-F477 V ELSNER, PAUL & PAMELA J 1750 SW HARBOR WAY STE 380 PORTLAND OR 97201-5106 (~EIVE,D DEC 0 8 2003 (~\;' f~. N F R ! L I> Cov A - Inflation Coverage Index: N/A BUSINESS POLICY - SPECIAL FORM 3 Cov B - Consumer Pricelndex: 185.2 AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - If the POLICY PERIOD is shown as 12 MONTHS, this policy will be renewed automatically subject to the premiums, rules and forms in effect for each succeeding policy period. If this policy is terminated, we win give you and the Mortgagee/Lienholder 'written notice in compliance witH the policy provisions or as required by law. Policy Period: 12 Months The policy peri~d begins and ends at 12:01 am standard time at the Effective Date: DEC 29 2003 premises location. Expiration Date: DEC 29 2004 Named Insured: Partnership Location of Covered Premises: 1750 SW HARBOR WAY STE 380 PORTLAND OR 97201-5106 Your policy is amended NOV 20 2003 NUMBER OF ADDL INTERESTS CHANGED Coverages & Property Section I A Buildings 8 Business Personal Property C Loss of Income - 12 Months Other items shown are effective with the policY's 2003 renewal Limits of Insurance Uccupancy: Off 1 ce Excluded $ 114,600 $ Actual loss Section" L Business Liability M Medical Payments Products-Completed Operatio ns (PCO) Aggregate General Aggregate (Other Than PCO) $ $ $ $ 1,000,000 5,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 Deductibles - Section I $ 1 ,000 Basic In case of loss under this policy, the deductible will be applied to each occurrence and will be deducted from the amount of the loss. Other deductibles may apply - refer to policy. Endorsement Premium None Forms, Options, and Endorsements Special Form 3 Amendatory Endorsement Tree Debris Removal Business Policy Endorsement Glass Deductible Deletion Protective Safeguard Advertising Injury Excl FP-6103 FE-6237.1 FE-6451 FE-6464 FE-6538.1 FE -6303 FE-6345 Discounts Applied: Renewal Year Years in Business Protective Devic$s:'''''.''.'':;c;:;,\~ ;-::Eor>:;E S. FLESUHp.C, Ac::'!n Claim Record & ),(~.:j. M 41 OE; i\E Fremont c:.t -, ';:;J~"' ~ f~;:"~!iJ'1J;;:" '::J I ." ..... f;"~':'~ r ortianCI, uR 97'212 ~ :v,,~::'N C ?R' ~c;~. (~g~~) ~:;~?iC~2/~ Prepared NOV 21 2003 FP-8030 .2C 06/1993 Your policy consists of this page, any endorsements and the policy form. PLEASE KEEP THESE TOGETHER. Continued on Reverse Side of Page OTHER LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY APPLY. REFER TO YOUR POLICY "', ~ /'" ? Co ter$igned ~~ ':J ~~_ ~ J \ ' ) , 1\,- n '" By (~ ,,\ () Q~J~ /"') ,--K-~J.I'~~~~ GEORGE FLESU RAS (503) 287-0027 A07G Age nt (o1f2172b) S8iFCORPORATION Information Page Carrier No: 20001 Policy No: 900543 Employer Identification Number: 93-1234801 Item 1. The Insured: BEERY AND ELSNER LLP Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP Mailing address: BEERY AND ELSNER LLP 1750 SW HARBOR WAY STE 380 PORTLAND, OR 97201-5164 Other workplaces not shown above: NONE Item 2. The policy period is from 01-01-2004, 12:01 A.M. to 01-01-2005, 12:01 A.M. at the insured's mailing address Item 3. A. Workers Compensation Insurance: Part One of the policy applies to the Workers Compensation Law of the states listed here: OREGON B. Employers Liability Insurance: Part Two of the policy applies to work in each state listed in item 3.A. The limits of our liability under Part Two are: Bodily Injury by Accident $500,000 each accident Bodily Injury by Disease $500,000 each employee Bodily Injury by Disease $500,000 policy limit C. Other States Insurance: Part Three of the policy applies to the states, if any, listed here: NONE D. This policy includes these endorsements and schedules: WC000414 Notification of Change in Ownership Endorsement WC000420 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act WC000406A Premium Discount Endorsement WC990402C Claim Rating Plan Endorsement WC360406 Premium Due Date Endorsement WC000310 Coverage Endorsement - Partners WC000310 Coverage Endorsement - Partners WC360301 Oregon Unsafe Equipment Exclusion Endorsement Item 4. The premium for this policy will be determined by our Manuals of Rules, Classifications, Rates and Rating Plans. The premium and rates and the experience rating modification factor, if any, may change on your anniversary rating date of 01-01-2005. All information required below is subject to verification and change by audit. I Estimated Rate Per Policy Period $100 of Estimated Description Pavroll Pavroll Premium Class Period: 01/01/2004 - 12/31/2004 Beery And Elsner Lip 8820 03 Law Office & Cler/Messenger/Dr 8820 03 Paul Elsner 8820 03 Pamela Beery Total Payroll $150,000 $20,800 $20.800 $191,600 0.27 0.27 0.27 $405 $56 $56 CITY RECORDER'S COpy Page 1 /1 PO NUMBER 05568 VENDOR: 006105 BEERY,ELSNER,& HAMMOND LLP, ATTORNEYS J 1750 SW HARBOR WAY SUITE 380 PORTLAND, OR 97201-5164 SHIP TO: City of Ashland (541 ) 488-6002 20 E MAIN STREET ASHLAND, OR 97520 FOB Point: Terms: Net Req. Del. Date: 10/18/2004 Speciallnst: Req. No.: Dept.: ADMINISTRATION Contact: Ann Seltzer - Admin Confirming? No '7\$li;tK>J:tE;~~~ltit~I~1;. ::0'; BILL TO: Account Payable 20 EAST MAIN ST 541-552-2028 ASHLAND, OR 97520 SUBTOTAL TAX FREIGHT TOTAL 9 174.00 0.00 0.00 9,174.00 E 710.01.02.00.604100 9 174.00 ~'/~ # - / . A orized Signa ure VENDOR COpy CITY OF A~;HlAND REQUISITION FORM Date of Request: 111- 9 - 0 'I THIS REQUEST IS A: D Change Order( existing PO # .) Required Date of Delivery/Service: lel1q~;~ &r~ J r.;:lSnp { tr trnlYWY\GM LLP J TD fY1 J f {Jill 112/ fl:lJ{)~~u: 1,)~j,D~7)~j I,r,,; 1-1 :if 0 50,~" ;),J{t"-ll'i'l (f.j)/\f) -nJJ'" :J.)f"...A3l/2 f-t-df..-J Vendor Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax Number Deliver Location Services Only Description Total Cost Solicitation P'rocess: C/dvtei ku,~ UvU- UJI1i ,^-(faiir- o Exempt o 3 Written Quotes (copies attached) III ()~~ o Sole Source o Invitation to Bid (copies on file) /;>'..... _I C";'-;A ~L J 0"'" o Less than o Hequest for I $ C) /7<7 ~ fe3'iC .l- l C' PI () $5000 Proposal (copies on file) Project Number Account Number7Lfl-QL .I~ J:Jz,.(;_~!lJQO *PJease attach the Original signed contract and Insurance certificate. Materials Only (:7-); .~.t.c ;,_< ,g_._~) / ;2.-e.1..r:: 5-- Item # Quantity Unit Description Unit Cost Total Cost TOTAL COST OF THE MATERIALS Project Number Account Number . . . . ____H _._ .M.~_ __ ._______ Employee Signature: NOTE: By signing this requisition form, I c ify that t ~se atta t e quotes. Supervisor/Dept. Head Signature: ~ bove request meets the City of Ashland Solicitation Process requirements an when necessary. G :Finance\Procedure\AP\Forms\8_Requisition form. doc Updated on:07/15/02