HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2013-416 - 9/24/2013 - Approved SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR EVALUATION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Request for Proposal No. BI-0003-14
THIS Assessment of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Fire Department Service Agreement
(this "Agreement") is entered into by and between MGT of America. Inc. (the "Contractor")and the
City of Corpus Christi,a Texas home-rule municipal corporation(the "City"), by and through its
duly authorized City Manager or designee ("City Manager"),effective for all purposes upon
execution by the City Manager or designee.
WHEREAS Contractor has proposed to provide an Assessment of the Efficiency and Effectiveness
of Fire Department Service Agreement in response to RFP No BI-0003-14 which is incorporated
by reference as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS the City has determined Contractor to be the best valued respondent;
NOW,THEREFORE,Contractor and City enter into this Agreement and agree as follows:
1. Services. Contractor will provide Assessment of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Fire
Department in accordance with RFP No B1-0003-14.
2. Term. This Agreement takes effect at such time as final signature is affixed and continues
until the project is completed, approximately six months after commencement.
3. 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 the
Contractor's notices or communications regarding this Agreement must be directed to the
Contract Administrator,who is the Assistant Director of Strategic Management or designee.
4. 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 the Contractor be
considered an employee of the City.
5. Insurance. Before activities can begin under this Agreement, the Contractor's insurance
company(ies) must deliver a Certificate of Insurance, as proof of the required insurance
coverages, to the Contract Administrator. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Strategic
Management or designee will be given at least thirty (30) days' notice, by certified mail, of
cancellation, material change in the coverages or intent not to renew any of the policies. 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 reasonable written request.
6. Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement or any right or interest therein by the
Contractor is effective unless the City first gives its written consent to such assignment. The
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performance of this Agreement by the 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.
7. Fiscal Year. All parties recognize that the continuation of any contract after the close of
any fiscal year of the City (the City's fiscal year ends on July 31S`), is subject to appropriations
and budget approval providing for covering such contract item as an expenditure in said budget.
The City does not represent that said budget item will be actually adopted as that determination
is within the sole discretion of the City Council at the time of adoption of each budget.
8. Waiver.No waiver of any breach of any term or condition of this Agreement, or RFP No. BI-
0003-14 or the Contractor's offer to RFP No. B1-0003-14 waives any subsequent breach of the
same.
9. Compliance with Laws. This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state and
local laws. 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 such
form and venue for such disputes is the appropriate district, county or justice court in and for
Nueces County,Texas.
10. Subcontractors. The Contractor may use subcontractors in connection with the work
performed under this Agreement. When using subcontractors, however, the Contractor must
obtain prior written approval from the Assistant Director of Strategic Management or
designee. In using subcontractors, the Contractor is responsible for all their acts and omissions
to the same extent as if the subcontractor and its employees were employees of the 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.
11. Amendments.This Agreement may be amended only by written Agreement duly authorized
by the parties hereto and signed by the parties.
12. Termination. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement for Contractor's failure to
perform the services specified in RFP No. BI-0003-14. Failure to keep all insurance policies in
force for the entire term of this Agreement is grounds for termination. The Contract
Administrator must give the Contractor 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.
Alternatively, the City may terminate this Agreement upon twenty (20) days' written notice to
the Contractor. However, the City may terminate this Agreement on three (3) business days
written notice to the Contractor for failure to pay or provide proof of payment of taxes as set out
herein.
13. Taxes.The 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,
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Publication 15, as it may be amended. Upon his request, the City Manager shall be provided
proof of payment of these taxes within fifteen (15) days of such request. The Contractor may
terminate this Agreement upon ninety(90)days' written notice to the City.
14. Drug Policy. The Contractor must adopt a Drug Free Workplace policy.
15. Violence Policy. The Contractor must adopt a Violence in the Workplace policy.
16. Notice.Notice may be given by fax, hand delivery or certified mail, postage prepaid, and is
received on the day faxed or hand-delivered and on the third day after deposit in the U.S. mail if
sent certified mail. Notice shall be sent as follows:
IF TO CITY:
City of Corpus Christi
Attention: Assistant Director of Strategic Management
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi,Texas 78469-9277
IF TO CONTRACTOR:
Contractor MGT of America, Inc.
Contact Travis Miller
Address: 4009 Banister Lane, Suite 265
City, Austin,TX,78704
17. Month-to-Month Extension. If the City has not completed the procurement process and
awarded a new Agreement upon expiration of the original contract period or any extension
period,the Contractor shall continue to provide goods/services under this Agreement,at the most
current price under the terms of this Agreement or extension, on a month-to-month basis, not to
exceed six months. This Agreement automatically expires on the effective date of a new
contract.
18. Severability. Each provision of the Agreement shall be considered to be severable and, if,
for any reason, any such provision or any part thereof,is determined to be invalid and contrary to
any existing or future applicable law, such invalidity shall not impair the operation of or affect
those portions of this Agreement that are valid, but this Agreement shall be construed and
enforced in all respects as if the invalid or unenforceable provision or part thereof had been
omitted.
19. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS
AND DEFEND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ITS OFFICERS,EMPLOYEES AND
AGENTS ("INDEMNITEES") FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, LOSS,
CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY NATURE ON
ACCOUNT OF DEATH, PERSONAL INJURIES, PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE OR ANY
OTHER KIND OF DAMAGE, INCLUDING ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COURT
COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES WHICH ARISE OR ARE
CLAIMED TO ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
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PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE INJURIES,
DEATH OR DAMAGES ARE CAUSED OR ARE CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED BY THE
CONCURRENT OR COOT RIBUTING NEGLIGENCE OF INDEMNITEES. BUT NOT BY
THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF INDEMNITEES UNMIXED WITH THE FAULT OF ANY
OTHER PERSON OR GROUP. CONTRACTOR MUST. A T ITS OWN EXPENSE,
INVESTIGATE ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, ATTEND TO THEIR SETTLEMENT OR
OTHER DISPOSITION. DEFEND ALL ACTIONS BASED THEREON WITH COUNSEL
REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO INDEMNITEES AND PAY ALL CHARGES OF
ATTORNEYS AND ALL OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND ARISING
FROM ANY OF SAID LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS. CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR ACTIONS.
THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR UNDER THIS SECTION
SHALL SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR SOONER TERMINATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
20. Compensation. The City shall pay the contractor a not to exceed amount of 597.950. Price
includes all travel and per diem expenses associated with providing the services. Monthly
progress payment will be made as work is completed based on the hours completed and the
actual expense incurred.
SIGNED this day of , 20 .
Contractor: MGT of America. Inc.
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Michael Barrera Dat ATTEST:
Assistant Director of Financial Services REBECCA HUERTA
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Incorporated by Reference:
Exhibit A: RIP No. B1-0003-14
Exhibit B: Proposer's Response to RFP No. I3I-0003-14
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