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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArchitectural Services Agreement template June 2020 (SAMPLE)Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 1 of 9 PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 20___ (“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, ____________, _______________, hereinafter referred to as “Consultant” or “Architect.” The City and Architect 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 hire Consultant as an independent 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. Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the Effective Date and will expire on the _____ day of ____________, 20___, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement. 3. Scope of Work: Consultant will perform the work and provide the services in accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services attached hereto. For conflicts between this Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs. 4. Payment: City agrees to pay Architect ________________ Dollars ($_________) for services performed pursuant to the Scope of Services. In addition, production of reproducible record drawings will be billed at the hourly rate, not to exceed ________________ Dollars ($_________). Any alteration or deviation from the described work that involves additional costs above the Agreement amount will be performed by Architect after written request by the City, and will become an additional charge over and above the contract amount. The parties must agree in writing upon any additional charges. Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 2 of 9 5. Consultant’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement, Architect makes the following representations: a. Architect 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, growth policies, adopted plans of the City, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services. b. Architect 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: The parties agree that Architect is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee of the City for any purpose. Architect 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. Architect is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any dealings between Architect and any third parties. Architect 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. Architect shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all members and employees of Architect’s business, except for those members who are exempted by law. Architect 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. 7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Architect agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the City) harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses connected therewith that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from or suffered by the City by reason of any injury or loss, including but not limited to, personal injury, including bodily injury or death, Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 3 of 9 property damage, occasioned by, growing out of, or in any way arising or resulting from any intentional or negligent act on the part of Architect or Architect’s agents or employees. For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Architect 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 Architect or Architect’s agents or employees. Architect 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. 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 City be required to bring an action against the Architect to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Architect’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 Architect was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof. The obligations of this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed hereunder. In addition to and independent from the above, Architect shall secure insurance coverage acceptable to the City and furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Montana 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; $2,000,000 annual aggregate Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 4 of 9 • Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate The City of Bozeman shall be endorsed as an additional or named insured on a primary non- contributory basis on both the Commercial General 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. The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Architect commencing work. 8. Professional Service: Architect agrees that all services and work performed hereunder will be accomplished in a professional manner. 9. Compliance with Laws: Architect agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including the safety rules, codes, and provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA. Architect agrees to purchase a City business license. 10. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: The Architect agrees that all hiring by Architect of persons performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications. The Architect will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Architect 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 Architect 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. Architect 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). Architect must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that Architect has been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this Agreement. Architect shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing services under this Agreement. Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 5 of 9 11. Default and Termination: If either Party fails to comply with any condition of this Agreement at the time or in the manner provided for, the other Party, at its option, may terminate this Agreement and be released from all obligations if the default is not cured within ten (10) days after written notice is provided to the defaulting Party. Said notice shall set forth the items to be cured. Additionally, the non-defaulting Party may bring suit for damages, specific performance, and any other remedy provided by law. These remedies are cumulative and not exclusive. Use of one remedy does not preclude use of the others. Notices shall be provided in writing and hand-delivered or mailed to the Parties at the addresses set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. 12. Modification and Assignability: This document contains the entire agreement between the parties and no statements, promises or inducements made by either party or agents of either party, which are not contained in this written Agreement, may be considered valid or binding. This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Architect may not subcontract or assign Architect’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. 13. Ownership and Publication of Materials: All reports, information, data, and other materials prepared by the Architect pursuant to this Agreement, except those separately identified in the Scope of Services or in other written agreements between the parties, are jointly owned by the Architect and the City. The City has authority to release, publish or otherwise use, in whole or part, reports, information, data and other materials prepared by Architect pursuant to this Agreement, except those separately identified in the Scope of Services or in other written agreements between the parties. Any re-use without written verification or adaptation by the Architect for the specific purpose intended will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the Architect. No material produced in whole or in part under this Agreement may be copyrighted or patented in the United States or in any other country without the prior written approval of the City. 14. Representatives and Notices: a. City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this Agreement shall be _________________ 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, Architect 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. Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 6 of 9 b. Architect’s Representative: The Architect’s Representative for the purpose of this Agreement shall be _____________________ or such other individual as Architect shall designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Architect is required by this Agreement, such direction or communication shall be directed to Architect’s Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Architect’s Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication to other designated Architect 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. 15. Applicability: This Agreement and any extensions hereof shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana. 16. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Architect agrees to develop and/or provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Architect’s compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. Architect 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 Architect pursuant to this Agreement was used in compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The Architect shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without prior approval of the City. 17. 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. 18. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together constitute one instrument. Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 7 of 9 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 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. Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 8 of 9 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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 __________________________. **** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES **** Appendix B Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Page 9 of 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature. CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________ ARCHITECT (Type Name Above) By________________________________ By__________________________________ Chuck Winn, Interim City Manager Print Name: Print Title: ____________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM: By_______________________________ Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney