HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2013-121 - 3/26/2013 - ApprovedSERVICE AGREEMENT
Service Agreement No. SA[,3ras
(Not an Employment Contract)
THIS PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES CONTRACT (this "Agreement ") is entered
into by and between Melissa Draper, DVM (the "Contractor ") and the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas
home -rule municipal corporation (the "City ") effective for all purposes upon execution by the City
Manager.
WHEREAS Contractor has proposed to provide PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES;
WHEREAS the City has selected Contractor on the basis of demonstrated competence and
qualifications to perform the services, and for a fair and reasonable price;
NOW, THEREFORE, Contractor and City enter into this Agreement and agree as follows:
1. Services. Contractor will provide PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES.
Contractor agrees to provide professional veterinary services, including but not limited to surgical
sterilizations, examinations, vaccinations, inspections, and maintenance of records, including a drug log
at the City's Animal Care Center located at 2626 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas and at off-site
locations. The City shall not control the means and methods of Contractor providing professional
veterinary services.
a. In conjunction with the City's Animal Care Division, the Contractor shall
maintain a federally required drug log of all scheduled drugs dispensed and the
number and type of animals the Contractor sterilizes when working in the
Clinic. The City will not control the means and methods of maintaining said
drug log.
b. Before activities can begin under Agreement, Contractor must furnish to the
Procurement Manager the following:
i. copy of valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas;
ii. copy of Drug Enforcement Administration License;
iii. copy of valid State of Texas Class C driver license;
iv. proof of the insurance required herein.
2. Fee for Service. Contractor shall be paid a biweekly amount of $3,846.15, the first and last
month of which shall be prorated based on the number of days worked in the month. The City shall issue
payment to the Contractor via U. S. Mail on the first Friday of each month for veterinary services rendered
in the previous month. Should the first Friday of a month fall on a City - recognized holiday, City shall
issue payment to Contractor via U.S. Mail on the first City - recognized business day thereafter. If required
by the City, Contractor shall maintain time records in a manner approved by the City. This fee for
2013 -121 t costs requisite to the provision of services described herein, including,
3126113
M2013 -059 {ND E
Melissa Draper DVM
but not limited to: insurance and travel. Items necessary to perform professional veterinary
services include, but are not limited to: instruments, medicine and anesthesia shall be furnished by
the City.
3. Appropriation. This Agreement may be terminated by the City if sufficient appropriations or
authorizations do not exist. Such termination will be effected by sending written notice to the Contractor.
The City's decision as to whether sufficient appropriations and authorizations are available shall be
accepted by the Contractor as final.
4. Term. This Agreement commences on the latest date signed by the signatories hereto and is in
full force and effect for a period of twelve (12) months with an option to extend for up to two (2)
additional twelve -month periods, subject to the approval of the City Manager or designee.
5. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator designated by the City is responsible for
approval of all phases of performance and operations under this Agreement including deductions for
non - performance and authorizations for payment. All of Contractor's notices or communications
regarding this Agreement must be directed to the Contract Administrator, who is the Animal
Care /Control Program Manager.
b_ Independent Contractor. Contractor will perform the services hereunder as an independent
contractor and. will furnish such services in its own manner and method, and under no circumstances or
conditions may any agent, servant, or employee of Contractor be considered as an employee of the City.
The City shall not control the means and methods of Contractor providing professional veterinary
services.
7. Insurance. Before activities can begin under this Agreement, Contractor must deliver a
Certificate of Insurance, as proof of the required insurance coverage to the Procurement Manager and
the City's Risk Manager. Additionally, the Certificate must state that the City will be given at least 30
days notice of cancellation, material change in the coverage, or intent not to renew any of the policies by
certified mail. The City must be named as an Additional Insured. The City Attorney must be given
copies of all insurance policies within 15 days of the City Manager's written request. Insurance
requirements are attached and incorporated as Exhibit A, and may be revised annually by the City
Manager upon 30 days written notice to Contractor.
S. Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement or any right or interest therein by Contractor is
effective unless the City first gives its written consent to such assignment_ The performance of this
Agreement by Contractor is of the essence of this Agreement and the City's right to withhold consent to
such assignment is within the sole discretion of the City on any ground whatsoever.
9. Fiscal Year. All parties recognize that the continuation of any contract after the close of any
fiscal year of the City, which fiscal year ends on July 31 annually, is subject to.appropriations and budget
approval providing for such contract item as an expenditure in that budget_ The City does not represent
that the budget item will be actually adopted, that determination is within the sole discretion of the City
Council at the time of adoption of each budget.
10. Waiver. No waiver of any breach of any term or condition of this Agreement waives any
subsequent breach of the same.
11. Compliance with Laws. This Agreement is subject to all Federal laws and laws of the State
of Texas. All duties of the parties will be performed in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. The applicable
law for any legal disputes arising out of this Agreement is the law of Texas and the venue for such
12. Subcontractors. Contractor may use subcontractors in connection with the work performed
under this Agreement. When using subcontractors, however, Contractor must obtain prior written
approval from the Contract Administrator In using subcontractors, Contractor is responsible for all
their acts and omissions to the same extent as if the subcontractor and its employees were employees of
Contractor. All requirements set forth as part of this Agreement are applicable to all subcontractors and
their employees to the same extent as if the Contractor and its employees had performed the services.
13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement signed by duly
authorized representatives of the parties hereto.
14. Termination. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement for Contractor's failure to
perform the services specified herein. Failure to keep all insurance policies in force for the entire term of
this Agreement is grounds for termination. The Contract Administrator must give Contractor 5 work -days
written notice of the breach and set out a reasonable opportunity to cure. If the Contractor has not cured
within the cure period, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement immediately thereafter.
Altpmatively, City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon 30
days written notice to the other. However, City may terminate this Agreement on 24- hours written notice
to Contractor for failure to pay or provide proof of payment of taxes as set out herein.
15. Taxes. Contractor covenants to pay payroll taxes, Medicare taxes, FICA taxes,
unemployment taxes, and all other related taxes according to Circular E Employer's Tax Guide,
publication 15, as it may be amended_ Contractor must provide proof of payment of these taxes within 30
days after City Manager's written request therefore. Failure to pay or provide proof of payment is
grounds for the City Manager to immediately terminate this Agreement.
16. Drug Policy. Contractor must adopt a Drug Free Workplace and drug testing policy that
substantially conforms to the City's policy. The City has a zero - tolerance drug policy_
17. Violence Policy. Contractor must adopt a Violence in the Workplace and related hiring
policy that substantially conforms to the City's policy. The City has a zero - tolerance violence policy.
18. Notice. Notice may be given by fax, hand delivery or certified mail, pottage prepaid, and is
deemed received on the day faxed or hand - delivered or on the third day after depg4it, if sent certified
mail. Notice shall be sent as follows:
1F TO CITY:
City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Procurement Manager
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texa$ 78469 -9277
Fax No.: 361 -826 -3174'
IF TO CONTRACTOR:
Contractor Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State Zi :
,
. 19. Quantities. The quantity of services required under the terms of this agreement are estimates
and do not obligate the City to order or accept more than the City's actual requirements during the
Agreement, nor do the estimates limit the City to ordering less than its actual needs during the .Agreement,
subject to availability of appropriated funds.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARML AND DEFEND THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS (1'NDEMNITEES) FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY
NATURE ONACCOUNT OF DEATH, PERSONAL INJURIES, PROPERTYLOSS OR DAMAGE OR ANY
OTHER "ND OF DAMAGE, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF LI7TGAHTON, COURT COSTS,
ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES WHICHARISE OR ARE CLAIMED TO ARISE OUT
OF OR IN CONNECHON WITH THIS CONTRACT OR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE INJURIES, DEATH OR DAMAGES ARE CAUSED OR ARE
CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED BY THE CONCURRENT OR CONTRIBUTING NEGLIGENCE OF
INDEMNITEES, BUT NOT BY THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF INDEMNITEES UNMIXED WITH THE
FAULT OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR GROUP. CONTRACTOR MUST, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE,
INVESTIGATE ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ATTEND TO THEIR SETTLEMENT OR OTHER
DISPOSITION, DEFEND ALL ACTIONS BASED THEREON WI7H COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO
INDEMNITEES AND PAY ALL CHARGES OF ATTORNEY AND ALL OTHER COSTS AND EAPENSES
OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM ANY OF SAID LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR
ACTIONS
SIGNED this March day of
Contractor:
Signatare
Name: Melissa D Draper DVM
Title: Veterinarian
CITY OF CO US
-JW �NED this 0 day of 20
Michael Barre
Assistant Director of Financial Services
Incorporated herein forever by Reference:
Exhibit A: Insurance Requirements
Exhibit B: Release of Liability and Covenant Not To Sue
U f t3�K1L+.•
. �
.s