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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsultant Services Contract 10 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 project 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 Contracting 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. Consulting 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 has paid 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 sentence shall not be construed, however, to allow City to prosecute an action against Consultant beyond the maximum time limitation provided by Oregon law. 6. Assignment 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 279.316(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 any one 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 3.12 of the Ashland Municipal Code by paying a living 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 services 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 records 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 negligence 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 automobiles. 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 giving Consultant written notice sixty days prior to the termination date. 15.2. In addition to the right to 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. Assignment: 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 CITY BY________________________ BY _______________________ Fed. ID #93-123801 REVIEWED AS TO CONTENT BY_______________________ City Department Head Date: _____________________ REVIEWED AS TO FORM By_______________________ City Legal Counsel Date: ____________________ Coding __________________ (for City use only) C I T Y O F A S H L A N D, O R E G O N City of Ashland LIVING WAGE ALL employers described below must comply with City of Ashland laws regulating payment of a living wage. $11.44 per hour effective June 30, 2004 (Increases annually every June 30 by the Consumer Price Index) Employees must be paid a living wage: 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, 401K 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.