HomeMy WebLinkAbout22- Amendment 1 - PSA with Clean Slate Group, LLC - Snow Removal Services First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Clean Slate Group LLC.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
Parks and Trials District Snow Removal Services dated November 16, 2021 (the “Agreement”) is
made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 2022, by and between the CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self governing municipal corporation organized and existing under
its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with
a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and
Clean Slate Group LLC., 34 Outlier Way, Bozeman MT 59718 hereinafter referred to as
“Contractor.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree to amend the Agreement
as follows:
1. Section 31 of the Agreement is replaced in its entirety with the following:
31. Extensions: This Agreement may, upon mutual agreement, be extended for a period
of one (1) year by written agreement of the Parties. In no case, however, may this
Agreement run longer than five years.
2. Extension of Term: Section 31. Extensions: Professional Service Agreement between
City and Contractor dated November 16, 2021 is extended for an additional one (1) year
period. The Agreement shall terminate on November 16, 2023.
3. Section 4 Payment: Snow removal and additional miscellaneous services described in
the Agreement as Exhibit B are listed for clarification in the Attachment A Schedule of
Services Table provided by Clean Slate Group LLC.
4. Agreement still valid. All remaining terms and provisions of the Agreement remain valid.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA CLEAN SLATE GROUP LLC.
By________________________________ By_____________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager Print Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
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Ryan Rickert
President/Founder
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Clean Slate Group has had a long history of working with the City of Bozeman to help
with achieving their goals in a manner that results in both parties benefiting mutually. CSG’s
hourly rates are a flat rate which are a representation of CSG’s expertise and overhead costs.
Included in the hourly price is; fair wage payroll, fuel costs, insurance, consumables, equipment
maintenance costs and general overhead costs. Additional miscellaneous services described in
the contract proposal dated 28 September 2021 are included and broken down by cost in the table
below to better aid in the understanding of CSG’s value to the city as a contractor for all types of
work.
Services Provided by Clean Slate Group Hourly Rate Per Man Hour
Mobile Pressure Washing / Surface
Cleaning $70.00
Dog Station and Park Trash Maintenance $65.00
Poison Free Gopher Mitigation $70.00
General Labor $65.00
Snow Removal $70.00
Spring Trail Cleanup / Sweeping $70.00
Parks Woodchip Replenishing $70.00
Poison Free Weed Removal $65.00
Bathroom Sanitization $65.00
Park Cleanup $65.00
Attachment A
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of November, 2021
(“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing
municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana,
121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT
59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, Clean Slate Group LLC., 34 Outlier Way, Bozeman,
MT 59718, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.” The City and Contractor may be referred to
individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made
a part hereof.
2.Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the Effective Date unless
earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
3.Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services in Exhibit A. For conflicts between this
Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs.
4.Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified and attached hereto as
Exhibit B. Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs
above the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by the City, and
will become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services. The
City must agree in writing upon any additional charges.
5.Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the
Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
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and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform the services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement
shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal,
state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or
formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
6.Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor
is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee
of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s
personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation
or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in
any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act,
Title 39, Chapter 71, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Occupational Disease Act of
Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for
all members and employees of Contractor’s business, except for those members who are exempted
by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for
workers’ compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’
compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’
compensation granted by law for independent contractors.
Contractor shall post a legible statement of all wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the
Contractor’s employees and the frequency of such payments (i.e., hourly wage employees shall be
paid weekly). Such posting shall be made in a prominent and accessible location at the Contractor’s
normal place of business and shall be made no later than the first day of services provided under this
Agreement. Such posting shall be removed only upon expiration or termination of this Agreement.
In performing the services under this Agreement, Contractor shall give preference to the
employment of bona fide residents of Montana, as required by §18-2-403, MCA, as such term is
defined by §18-2-401(1), MCA. When making assignments of work, Contractor shall use workers
both skilled in their trade and specialized in their field of work for all work to which they are assigned.
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Pursuant to §§18-2-403 and 18-2-422, MCA, Contractor shall pay wages, fringe benefits, and
expenses, including travel allowances as set forth in the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rate for
Non Construction Services in effect and applicable to Gallatin County, Montana, which schedule is
incorporated herein. Contractor shall pay all hourly wage employees on a weekly basis. Violation of
the requirements set forth in the above State of Montana schedule of prevailing wage rates may
subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in §18-2-407, MCA. Contractor shall maintain payroll
records during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years following termination
of this Agreement.
The Contractor shall ensure that any person, firm or entity performing any portion of the
services under this Agreement for which the contractor, subcontractor or employer is responsible, is
paid the applicable standard prevailing rate of wages.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor
specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation of
reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that
Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief
to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes and for any claims regarding underpaid prevailing wages.
7.Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to
for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees
and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses,
expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or
damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the
cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against,
recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or
in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii)
any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
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agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or
intentional misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the City as
indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should the City be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to
defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s applicable insurance
policies required below, the City shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees
incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent
jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to
indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under
this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City, including the right of
contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for [City’s]
own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether
willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
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limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City. Contractor shall
furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in
amounts not less than as follows:
• Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
• Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
• Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
• Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City shall be endorsed as an
additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on the Commercial General,
Employer’s Liability, and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements
must be in a form suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
or non-renewal. Contractor shall notify City within two (2) business days of Contractor’s receipt of
notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor’s decision to terminate
any required insurance coverage for any reason.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
8. Termination for Contractor’s Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and
the Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work (“Termination Notice Due
to Contractor’s Fault”). The City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its
own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
c. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
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opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9. Termination for City’s Convenience:
a.Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement, the City may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for City’s
Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of
Termination for City’s Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City
may otherwise have against Contractor.
b.Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring
additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel all existing
orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as
may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately
in progress.
c.In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the
Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience.
d.The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances,
be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost
productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any
nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
10. Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a.In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b.In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
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nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights
to assert such claim.
11.Representatives and Notices:
a.City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Luke Kline, Contracts Coordinator or such other individual as City shall
designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or
submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or submission shall be
directed to the City’s Representative and approvals or authorizations shall be issued only by
such Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s
Representative is not available, Contractor may direct its communication or submission to
other designated City personnel or agents as designated by the City in writing and may receive
approvals or authorization from such persons.
b.Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the
purpose of this Agreement shall be Ryan Rickert or such other individual as Contractor shall
designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Contractor is required by
this Agreement, such direction or communication shall be directed to Contractor’s
Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Contractor’s
Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication to other
designated Contractor personnel or agents.
c. Notices: All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices shall be deemed given
when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above during normal business
hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or fax (with a successful transmission
report) to the email address or fax number provided by the Party’s Representative; or on the
fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail to the address shown above,
postage prepaid.
12.Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman
business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith.
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13 Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal
of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and
State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations.
14. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by
Contractor of persons performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications.
The Contractor will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will
not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person
in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion,
creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation,
gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position
require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall
be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United
States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
Contractor represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with the
requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act).
Contractor must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that Contractor has
been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this
Agreement.
Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing services
under this Agreement.
15. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor
shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs,
by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement while on City property
or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of
and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City
shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish
such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
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and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing its employees and agents in safe work practices.
16.Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound
by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
17.Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the
reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
18.Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party of
any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such term
or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default
or breach.
19.Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to
retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice
required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel including the City
Attorney’s Office staff.
20. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
21.Dispute Resolution:
a.Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to assist
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in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b.If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
22. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
23. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to
which they refer.
24.Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance thereof shall continue in effect.
25.Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Montana.
26.Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
27.No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
28.Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
29. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other
than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the
date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference.
30.Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this
Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,
Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
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31.Extensions: this Agreement may, upon mutual agreement, be extended for a period
of one year by written agreement of the Parties. In no case, however, may this Agreement run longer
than three years.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________
CONTRACTOR (Type Name Above)
By________________________________ By__________________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
Print Name: ___________________________
Print Title: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By_______________________________
Anna Saverud, Assistant City Attorney
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Ryan Rickert
President/Founder
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
PARKS & TRAILS DISTRICT SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES
CITY OF BOZEMAN
Bozeman, MT
City of Bozeman
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
September 2021
Exhibit A
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I.INTRODUCTION
The City of Bozeman (Owner), is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide snow
and ice removal services for the Parks and Recreation Department.
The Owner intends to enter into a contract with the selected firm that will include snow and ice
removal services on an “as-needed” basis beginning October 15, 2021 through April 30, 2022.
Work is to be completed within 24 hours of notification from the Parks and Recreation
Superintendent.
This RFP shall not commit the Owner to enter into an agreement, to pay any expenses incurred
in preparation of any response to this request, or to procure or contract for any supplies, goods
or services. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject all responses received as a result of
this RFP if it is in the Owner’s best interest to do so.
This procurement is governed by the laws of the State of Montana and venue for all legal
proceedings shall be in the 18th Judicial District Court, Gallatin County. By offering to perform
services under this RFP, all Submitters agree to be bound by the laws of the State of Montana
and of the Owner, including, but not limited to, applicable wage rates, payments, gross receipts
taxes, building codes, equal opportunity employment practices, safety, non-discrimination, etc.
II.PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
On May 5, 2020, the City of Bozeman approved the Bozeman Parks and Trails Special District
(District). With the endorsement of Bozeman resident’s the District granted the City
authorization to conduct annual levy assessments for funding to maintain and operate all of the
City owned parks and trails. To accomplish the District objectives the City has developed a
multi-year Parks and Trails District implementation plan designed to achieve steady calculated
increases in level of service standards and sustainable maintenance practices in all City Parks.
On July 1, 2020, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department assumed full responsibility for all
of the District’s designated park properties including the addition of 217 acres of park land
located within subdivision parks previously maintained by home owners/community
associations. To address the requirements for all maintenance, operations, capital and deferred
maintenance needed in the new District the City will establish contracts for professional
services with qualified contractors.
The City of Bozeman is seeking proposals from contractors to perform grounds and landscape
maintenance for parks, trails and amenities within the District. Contractor will provide services
to ensure that City landscapes are effectively and efficiently maintained for the benefit of the
city and its residents. The selected contractor will begin snow removal services in October 2021
and continue services through the completion of the winter season at the end of April 2022.
Exhibit A
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The routine services will be conducted for approximately a 28 week period in total or
approximately 7 months per year.
III.SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department is in need of a contractor to remove
snow and ice from sidewalks and park areas within the Bozeman city limits. Snow removal will
be performed on an “as needed” schedule during 2021-2022 winter season.
The scope of services includes:
1.The Contractor is to perform snow and ice removal of sidewalks, pedestrian crossings
any other areas as determined by the Parks Superintendent. Services shall be
completed through various methods such as, but not limited to: chipping, ice melts,
blowing, shoveling, plowing, etc.
2.The Contractor shall use equipment no wider than the sidewalk which is being cleaned.
Equipment shall be of a weight that will not damage the sidewalk or adjacent property.
The contractor shall maintain his operation within the public right of way.
3.Snow and ice must be completely removed from the sidewalks before payment will be
made to the contractor and shall not be moved into streets. If salt or other chemicals
are used to loosen ice, only the minimum amount of salt or other chemicals will be
used to adequately perform this function and the contractor shall refrain from
depositing any resulting salt/ice mixture onto private property, grassed, or landscaped
area.
4.Snow and ice removal shall commence within twenty-four (24) hours after notice by the
City is given to the contractor. The Contractor may be required to work on any day of
the week, including holidays.
Other related services may be requested on an as needed basis. Locations may be added or
removed from the contract at any time. The final scope of services may change and will be
contained in a professional services agreement to be executed by the City and the selected
Contractor.
IV.PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Firms interested in providing the services described above are requested to submit the following
information. Responses to each item should appear in the same order as listed in this RFP and
should identify the item to which the responses applies.
Proposal shall provide the following information, include, at a minimum, the following items:
Exhibit A
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1.An executive summary not exceeding two pages which summarizes key points of the
proposal and which is signed by an officer of the firm who is responsible for committing
the firm’s resources.
2.A narrative describing the contractor’s qualifications as they relate to the Scope of
Services, including the contractor’s availability of staffing to perform the tasks and
response times for work requests submitted by the City Parks and Recreation
Department.
3.Provide a quote for fixed per hour rate for services listed within Scope of Services. Cost
must include and define all equipment, labor, materials provided and description for all
service provided at fixed per hour rate.
4.Provide a quote for fixed per hour rate for additional services available if not listed in
the scope of services. Include description of all equipment, labor and materials provided
at fixed per hour cost. Provide additional information is needed to describe all services.
5.Contractor shall include any current industry professional certifications, relevant
expertise or experience, three (3) references for similar completed work and work
previously/currently being performed for the City of Bozeman.
Affirmation of Nondiscrimination (see Appendix A)
Non-completion of the Affirmation of Nondiscrimination is cause for disqualification of
firms.
V.TIMELINES, DELIVERY DEADLINE, AND INSTRUCTIONS
EVENT DATE/TIME
Publication dates of RFQ Sunday, September 19, 2021
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Deadline for receipt of proposals No later than 2 PM, MST, October 7, 2021
Evaluation of proposals TBD
Interviews (if necessary) and Selection of
consultants
TBD
With the exception of the advertising dates and advertised due date, the City reserves the right
to modify the above timeline.
Deliver RFPs via email to the City Clerk (agenda@bozeman.net) by October 7th at 2PM MST. It is
the sole responsibility of the proposing party to ensure that proposals are received prior to the
closing time as late submittals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. All
proposals must be provided as a single, searchable PDF document file and be submitted
digitally as an email attachment to the RFP Recipient email address agenda@bozeman.net.
Respondents are advised that Recipient’s email attachment size limit is 25MB and that only one
Exhibit A
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PDF file will be allowed per response. The subject line of the transmittal email shall clearly
identify the RFP title, company name and due date/time. File sizes greater than 25MB in size
may be uploaded to bzncloud.bozeman.net upon special arrangement of the Recipient;
however, it is the respondent’s sole responsibility to ensure the file upload is completed, and
that the Recipient is separately notified via email of same, prior to the given deadline.
VI.AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION
Any interpretation or correction of this request will be published on the City’s webpage. The
deadline for questions related to this document is 2 PM MST on September 30th, 2021.
VII.CONTACT INFORMATION
Any administrative questions regarding proposal procedures should be directed to: Mike Maas,
City Clerk, (406) 582-2321, agenda@bozeman.net
Questions relating to scope of services should be directed to: Luke Kline, Contracts
Coordinator, lkline@bozeman.net , and (406) 582-2290.
VIII.SELECTION PROCEDURE
A review committee will evaluate all responses to the RFP that meet the submittal requirements
and deadline. Submittals that do not meet the requirement or deadline will not be considered.
The review committee will rank the proposals and may arrange interviews with the finalist(s) prior
to selection. Selection may be made directly based on the written RFP submission.
If interviews occur, the selection of finalists to be interviewed will be made by a selection
committee representing the City of Bozeman. The selection of interview candidates will be based
on an evaluation of the written responses to the RFPs.
All submitted proposals must be complete and contain the information required as stated in the
"Request for Proposals.”
IX.SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• [10 points] Executive Summary
•[60 points] Qualifications of the Firm for Scope of Services; Cost
•[30 points] Related Experience with Similar Projects
Exhibit A
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X.FORM OF AGREEMENT
The Contractor will be required to enter into a contract with the City in substantially the same
form as the professional services agreement attached as Appendix B.
XI.CITY RESERVATION OF RIGHTS / LIABILITY WAIVER
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the City and public
records and, as such, may be subject to public review.
A SUBMISSION IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONFERS NO RIGHTS
UPON ANY RESPONDENTS AND SHALL NOT OBLIGATE THE CITY IN ANY MANNER
WHATSOEVER. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NO AWARD AND TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AT A LATER DATE.
A.This RFP may be canceled or any or all responses may be rejected in whole or in part, as
specified herein, when it is in the best interests of the City. If the City cancels or revises
this RFP, all Respondents who submitted will be notified using email.
B.The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals; to add or delete
items and/or quantities; to amend the RFP; to waive any minor irregularities,
informalities, or failure to conform to the RFP; to extend the deadline for submitting
proposals; to postpone award for up to 60 days; to award one or more contracts, by
item or task, or groups of items or tasks, if so provided in the RFP and if multiple awards
or phases are determined by the City to be in the public interest.
C.The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject the proposal of any person/firm who
previously failed to perform properly to the satisfaction of the City of Bozeman, or
complete on time agreements of similar nature, or to reject the proposal of any
person/firm who is not in a position to perform such an agreement satisfactorily as
determined by the City of Bozeman.
D.The City of Bozeman reserves the right to determine the best qualified Contractor and
negotiate a final scope of service and cost, negotiate a contract with another Contractor
if an agreement cannot be reached with the first selected Contractor, or reject all
proposals.
E.The professional services contract between the City of Bozeman and the successful
Contractor will incorporate the Contractor's scope of service and work schedule as part
of the agreement (see Appendix B for form of professional services agreement. The
professional services agreement presented to the Contractor may differ from this form
as appropriate for the scope of services).
F.This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract. The City assumes no liability or
responsibility for costs incurred by firms in responding to this request for proposals or
Exhibit A
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request for interviews, additional data, or other information with respect to the
selection process, prior to the issuance of an agreement, contract or purchase order.
The Contractor, by submitting a response to this RFP, waives all right to protest or
seek any legal remedies whatsoever regarding any aspect of this RFP.
G.The City reserves the right to cancel, in part or in its entirety, this RFP including, but not
limited to: selection procedures, submittal date, and submittal requirements. If the City
cancels or revises this RFP, all Contractors who submitted proposals will be notified
using email.
H.Projects under any contract are subject to the availability of funds.
XII.NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY POLICY
The City of Bozeman requires each entity submitting under this notice shall affirm, on a
separate form provided, that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation,
sexual preference, gender identity, or disability in fulfillment of a contract entered into for the
services identified herein and that this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring
and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and to all subcontracts it enters into in
the fulfillment of the services identified herein. Failure to comply with this requirement shall
be cause for the submittal to be deemed nonresponsive.
The City also requires each entity submitting under this notice shall affirm it will abide by the
Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and has visited
the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website,
https://equalpay.mt.gov/BestPractices/Employers, or equivalent “best practices publication
and has read the material.
XIII.MISCELLANEOUS
A.No Oral Agreements. No conversations or oral agreements with any officer, employee, or
agent of the City shall affect or modify any term of this solicitation. Oral communications
or any written/email communication between any person and City officer, employee or
agent shall not be considered binding.
B.No Partnership/Business Organization. Nothing in this solicitation or in any subsequent
agreement, or any other contract entered into as a result of this solicitation, shall
constitute, create, give rise to or otherwise be recognized as a partnership or formal
business organization of any kind between or among the respondent and the City.
C.Employment Restriction and Indemnity. No person who is an owner, officer,
employee, contractor, or consultant of a respondent shall be an officer or employee of
the City. No rights of the City’s retirement or personnel rules accrue to a respondent,
Exhibit A
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its officers, employees, contractors, or consultants. Respondents shall have the
responsibility of all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, worker’s
compensation and occupational disease compensation, insurance, unemployment
compensation other benefits and taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning
its officers, employees, contractors, and consultants. Each Respondent shall save and
hold the City harmless with respect to any and all claims for payment, compensation,
salary, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, worker’s compensation and
occupational disease compensation, insurance, unemployment compensation other
benefits and taxes and premiums in any way related to each respondent’s officers,
employees, contractors and consultants.
D.Accessibility. Upon reasonable notice, the City will provide assistance for those persons
with sensory impairments. For further information please contact the ADA Coordinator
Mike Gray at 406-582-3232 or the City’s TTY line at 406-582-2301.
E.Procurement. When discrepancies occur between words and figures in this solicitation,
the words shall govern. No responsibility shall attach to a City employee for the
premature opening of an RFP not properly addressed and identified in accordance with
these documents.
F.Governing Law. This solicitation and any disputes arising hereunder or under any future
agreement shall be governed and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Montana, without reference to principles of choice or conflicts of laws.
XIV.ATTACHMENTS
The following exhibits are incorporated in this RFP:
Appendix A: Non-Discrimination Affirmation
Appendix B: Form of Professional Services Agreement
END OF RFP
Exhibit A
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Clean Slate Group
34 Outlier Way Bozeman, MT 59718
28 September 2021
2021/2022 Parks & Trails District Snow Removal Services Contract Proposal
The City of Bozeman is seeking proposals from firms to provide snow and ice removal services on an "as needed" basis for the City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department beginning on October 15, 2021 and ending April 30th, 2022. Clean Slate Group (CSG) understands that our
services will be conducted routinely, as needed, for approximately 28 weeks in total or a 7 month
period ( or anytime of the year, because 'it's Montana after all!'). CSG understands that a contract proposal does not enter the City of Bozeman into an agreement to pay any expenses incurred in preparation of this response to proposal. CSG also understands that the City of Bozeman reserves the right to accept or reject this proposal if it is in their best interest to do so. CSG understands
and agrees that we will operate under the laws set out by the State of Montana and the City of
Bozeman, including but not limited to applicable wage rates, payments, gross receipts taxes, equal opportunity employment, safety, non-discrimination, etc. Additionally, the entire CSG team understands that at the end of the day, you have your word and your name. Each of us takes great pride in working hard, being honorable and representing ourselves & our clients well.
With CSG, you will get a courteous crew of hard working individuals that know how to be
professional at all times and be a value-add wherever they go.
CSG agrees to the following: snow and ice removal of sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and any other areas determined by the Parks Superintendent. We agree that our services shall be
completed through the means of chipping, ice melts, blowing, shoveling, and plowing. CSG agrees to use equipment no wider than the sidewalk which is being cleaned, and the equipment used shall be of a weight that will not damage the sidewalk or adjacent property. CSG agrees to the terms of snow and ice being completely and properly removed before any payment will be made by the city. CSG also agrees to use the minimum amount of salt or ice melt necessary to
complete the task of breaking up ice, to insure landscaping or private prope1iy is not damaged.
CSG also agrees that snow removal will be completed within twenty-four hours after notice by the city is given. CSG understands that work may have to be completed during the weekends and even holidays if needed.
Ryan Ricke1i Founder/President
Clean Slate Group, LLC
Exhibit B
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CSG has a dedicated crew of 5 employees for snow removal throughout the winter and spring months, as well as for gopher mitigation, dog station & park trash maintenance, etc throughout the year. We operate our snow removal division with an assmirnent of different equipment and
tools. Our equipment includes, but is not limited to: •2020 Canarn Outlander four wheeler with a 54" adjustable blade snowplow•12' equipment trailer•2 walk behind snow blowers•Snow shovels, ice chippers, misc handheld snow removal equipmentUpon acceptance of this proposal, CSG has a pending purchase of a 2021 Bobcat 5600 Toolcat
with: snow brush, snow plow, and material spreader, as well as a 2021 Titan 20' equipment
trailer.
For the services laid out in this proposal CSG charges $70.00 per man hour. This charge reflects the cost to CSG for all of the following: payroll for fair labor wages, fuel costs, insurance,
equipment maintenance costs, consumables (ice melts and brines), and general overhead costs. In
CSG's experience of doing snow removal at high priority parks like Peets Hill we have found it advantageous to deploy multiple employees at one location to get projects done quickly, prior to significant foot traffic and to the highest quality possible. This charge is for CSG's general snow removal services.
For the additional snow and ice removal services or any miscellaneous services, which include but are not limited to, hand shoveling handicap access ramps, breaking up ice dams and other ice hazards, widening paths and brooming sidewalks upon arrival of Tool cat, spraying beet based brines where salt or sand are unacceptable, and custom snow removal work (hand shoveling ce1iain areas where machinery will not work). CSG's hourly rate remains $70.00 dollar an hour
fee. This charge is representative to the costs of: consumables overhead, fuel, equipment maintenance and equipment overhead. CSG takes these additional snow and ice removal services very seriously and we try to take care of them with the utmost expediency, so we may deploy as many employees as necessaiy to resolve these issues and get the job site back to normal.
CSG has had a long history of working for the City of Bozeman with a variety of site services, including graffiti removal and prevention since November of 2011. During the 2020 to 2021 snow season, CSG spent 107 hours doing snow removal for the City of Bozeman Pmks and Rec at Arrow Dog Park and Burke/Peet' s Hill Park walking u·ail. CSG has multiple contracts with the city for gopher abatement work, dog station maintenance, and the sanitization of bathrooms for
City of Bozeman parks. We provide snow removal, graffiti removal/prevention and gopher
abatement setvices to multiple private companies throughout the city. References for this prior work can be contacted below.
•Thorn White at City of Bozeman Parks ( 406)-579-633 l or twhite@bozernan.net•Chris Leonard at Bridger Ops: ( 406)-539-9862 or chris@bridgerops.com•Irene Dahl at Dahl Funeral Horne: (406)-586-5298 or irene@dahlcmes.com
Additional Professional Ce1iifications CSG and its employees hold: Montana Department of Agriculture, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licence # 106369-12
Exhibit B
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Attachment A
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION
-G \ e,CU') �\ Gtte, bYajf LL(; (name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and
acknowledges and understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting
discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the
hiring and treatments or proposer's employees and to all subcontracts.
In additi�n, c\oo;Yl �\c�te;Gv-ovr LLG (name of entity submitting} hereby
affirms it will abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana
Equal Pay Act}, and has visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work "best practices"
website, https://wayback.archive-it.org/499/20210701223409/https:/egualpay.mt.gov/, or
equivalent "best practices publication and has read the material.
of person authorized to sign on behalf of submitter
Exhibit B
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