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PROFESSIONAI.SERUC:ES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of:liv.ue !�j , 20I 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
"Contractor."
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. rjjj[j2 City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment"A" and by this reference
made a part hereof.
2, TermX feettve Date: This Agreement is effective upon the date of its execution
and will terminate on the I st day of September, 2014.
3. Scone of Fork: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services (the frequency and work schedule). For
conflicts between this Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise,
the Agreement governs.
4. Ujm : City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of
Services for each location where services are provided. 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
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the amount listed in the Scope of Services, The City must agree in writing upon any additional
charges.
5. Contractor's Rt=senIRIipns: 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,
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 said 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 Contradar SialusALabilr 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, 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 fimiish 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.
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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.
Contractor shall post a legible statement of all wages and hinge 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, and 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.
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 Montana Prevailing Wage Rage for Non
Construction Services, effective February 1, 2013 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
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reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take to services 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 fTom 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. IDdgmnibDYALypz pf CIajnLaaa&qrA=- For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indeumity, 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 and 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; (ii) any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor's agents;
or(iii) the negligent,reckless, or intentional misconduct of any other third party.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
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
willful 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
indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indernnitee(s).
Contractor's indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
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contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should any indemnitee described herein 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 indemnitee 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 clain-i(s) or
was obligated to indemnify the indemnitee for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof-.
In the event of an action filed against City resulting fi-om 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 or its officers, agents
or employees, 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 his 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 froth 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 subsection(a) of 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
limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City and Contractor
shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements
in amounts not less than as follows:
Workers' Compensation—statutory;
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• Employers'Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 am-lual
aggregate;
• Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury; $2,000,000
annual aggregate; and
• Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The City of Bozeman, its officers, agents, and employees, shall be endorsed as an additional
or named insured on a primary non-contributoiy 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 sixty (60) day notice of cancellation or lion-renewal. The
City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor commencing
work, 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.
:[he City mmal apump, all insurance coyeraM and endfirsemrpts prior to thr.
Contractor-coinma-dug work.
8. Ter-minati-Q-n-.fQr-.-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 ten-nination 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.
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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 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. Terrainalion 2L-Ci�fy!&-Cpm-yni—it=:
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 City may tell-ninate
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 ten-nination pursuant to this Section 13, 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 13(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.
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10. LiM,�it�aliripA_nn_fQntractor's Dama- : Ti e for Asseding—C-laim:
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 dai-nages of any kind or
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 ten (10) 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.
a. City's RenreNgalma: The City's Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be James Goehrung (Facilities Superintendant) 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 Jaines Goebrung as 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 listed above
and may receive approvals or authorization from such persons.
b. Contraf.1pr-'s ReDresenjafiye: The Contractor's Representative for the
purpose of this Agreement shall be 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.
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12. Amita: 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 govenunental authorities, and pay all
fees and charges in connection therewith.
13 Lans and &guj&U9m: 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 (OS14A), 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. LUdis-edMinafing: 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. The Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its sub-
Contractors providing services-under this agreement.
15. Intoxicants, 120T Drug and Alcohol E=ulations/Safetv and _TxAjnjAg:
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.
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.
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The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. TI-ie Contractor is responsible for
instructing his employees and agents in safe work practices.
16. Modification and Assi ability. 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 Contractor may not subcontract or assign Contractor's rights, including the
right to compensation or duties arising hereunder, without the prior written consent of City. A-ny
subcontractor or assignee will be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
17. Rep p rts LA c c Qu nt&i MbMughkIn-tojan : 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. ISQu-M- ijer; A waiver by either party 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. Attornev's Fees and Costs: That in the event it becomes necessary for either Party
of this Agreement 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
to include City Attorney.
20. 112 : Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
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21.
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. 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. N=rabiliti: 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 and the parties expressly agree that venue will be in Gallatin
County, Montana, and no other venue.
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--karby,Bppericiall: 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.
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28. -Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
29. IntggratjQn: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained therein 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. 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 September 1,2015,
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN,MONTANA C�
CONTRACTOR(Type Name Above)
By By
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Print Name:
Print Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Be.
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Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
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Attachment—A
City of Bozeman Snow Removal Contract
FY 2013—2014
Scope of Services and Frequency and Work Schedule
Solstice landscaping
1. Location of Services. The buildings that services are to be provided for are:
Fire Station 41 34 North Rouse Avenue
North half of east/west alley and east side parking lot from the Fire Station to the
Labor Temple.
Cost:$65.00 per service
Soroptomist Park(southwest corner of the intersection)
Perimeter sidewalks along South Rouse,from the south edge of the alley.
Sidewalk along Bast Main Street.
Interior sidewalks in the park.
Cost:$35.00 per service
Lindley Center 1106 East Curtiss
Parking Lot.
Walkways on east and west side of the parking lot to the building entrances.
The wooden deck and deck ramp.
The concrete patio area east of the building.
Cost for Parking lot$20.00 per service.
Cost for Walkways$40.00 per service.
Price ifdoing all walks and parking lot together,$55.00 per service.
Price for snow depth of 6 inches or more$82.50 per service.
Sanding or other snow removal maintenance$120.00 per hour.
Beall Park Recreation Center 415 North Bozeman Ave
Entry Walks.North,East, South and West
City Sidewalks
Cost for Entry Walks$48.00 per service.
Cost for City Sidewalks$45.00 per service.
Cost if doing Both Walkways$90.00 per service.
Cost if Snow Depth is 6 inches or Greater Increase Rate 1.5x.
Cost for Sanding or other snow removal$120.00 per hour per request.
Attachincni—A
City or Bozeman Snow Removal Contract
FY 2013-2014
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Story Mansion 811 South Willson Ave.
Parking Lot on the west side of the building and the north side of the building.
Walkways and ramps from the parking lot to the building and from the
Willson Ave.sidewalk to the building.
Perimeter sidewalk along College,Grand,Harrison,and Willson.
Cost for entry and parking lot$45.00 per service.
Cost for Interior sidewalks$20.00 pet,service.
Perimeter sidewalks 545.00 per service.
If all three areas are done at the same time$95.00 per service.
Sanding and other snow removal maintenance upon request$1201.00 per hour.
2. General Conditions. Snow removal for all buildings and parking lots shall occur when
snow accumulation is needed for access safety except that snore removal of the parking lot at the
Bozeman Senior Center will occur when snow accumulation is two(2)inches or less.
Snow removal from all sidewalks shall comply with 34.05.020, Foreman Municipal Code,
which states that snow and ice will be removed from sidewalks in all business districts within the
City by 9 a.m. of the next business day, by 12:00 noon of the next non-business day, or within
four business hours after any snow or ice deposit.
If weather conditions warrant, aggregate may need to be applied to lots or sidewalks. Ice melt
containing high concentrations of salt will be avoided, in order to protect landscaping and reduce
saline run-off into adjacent waterways or storm sewers.
'fhe City may request the Contractor dispose of accumulated snow oft-site if on-site storage
. y pay P n j Comment[gs]:load
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ruches capacity. If"so,the City shall �a the Contractor a fee of SI20.00 per hour Identificaticr
of an off-site snow storage area will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The City does not
have any designated snow storage areas.
At the end of the snow season, the Contractor will be responsible for repairing any damaged
irrigation heads and other irrigation components. The Contractor will also be responsible for the
replacement and pinning of any curb stops disturbed during the snow removal process for that
season and any other damage that occurs to City property or to the property of third parties.
Contractor may invoice the City on a monthly basis for services rendered. The invoice will list
the dates of service,the type of service provided,for each city facility or parking lot.
Attachment—A
City of Bozeman Snow Removal Contract
FY 2013.. 2014
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3. Hours During Which Work is to be Performed. The work under this Agreement
is to be performed during non-business hours. The hours will be established by the Contractor and
conveyed to the City's Representative. Hours will reflect the limitation of work hours established
by Chapter 16,Article 6,Bozeman.Municipal Code. Where possible, consideration will be given
for adjoining property owners so as not to disrupt their activities. Specific hours will be agreed to
prior to the commencement of services and any deviation from this schedule will be approved by
the City's Representative.
4. Emergency Call Out. In the event of an emergency, the Contractor will be
notified by the City's Representative and may be requested to provide immediate service. For
emergency services, payment shall be performed at a cost not greater than one and one-half times
the standard hourly rate.
5. Changes in Square Footages of Buildings Served: Any changes in square
llootages in any of the buildings served under this Agreement shall be forwarded by the City to the
Contractor at least thirty days prior to any change in services to be provided. The addition or
deletion of square footages shall be accommodated by adjusting the cost per facility on a cost-per-
square-foot basis,per the amounts bid for each building.
6. Inspection and Complaints.
a. Any complaints received by the Contractor regarding the Contractor's
performance under this Agreement shall be directed by the Contractor to the City's
Representative shall be in writing,and shall state the nature of the complaint and,if possible,
the complainant's contact information.
b. Services found by the City to be incomplete, defective or not accomplished as
scheduled will be reported in writing to the Contractor for appropriate corrective action.
C. In addition, if the City's Representative determines the Contractor's
performance constitutes a hazard or creates an unsafe condition, the City's Representative
shall inform the Contractor and the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action at no
additional expense to the City to correct the hazardous or unsafe condition. If authorized by
the City's Representative, the Contractor may take corrective action during the next work
period.
For subsections a -- c, above, the City's Representative shall forward a written report
describing the corrective action to the Contractor for his/her record and response. Within ten
(10)days of receiving the report the Contractor shall provide the City's Representative with a
written and signed response.
Attachment—A
City of 13oxernan snow Removal Contract
FY 2013—2014
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The City shall retain the right to determine whether an adequate level of service and
workmanship is being maintained. Repetitive nonconformity in any one area or consistent
overall nonconformance to workmanship and standards may resent in termination of the
contract and/or other action as deemed necessary by the City.
7. Maintenance of E ui ment. All Contractor supplies, equipment, and machines
shall be kept out of traffic lanes,(except when moving material),or other areas where they might
pose a hazard and shall be secured or removed from the premises at the end of each work period.
8. MaintainInE of Contractor's Lo . The Contractor shall maintain a daily log for
each facility,for each day of service showing the following information!
a. Names of authorized Contractor's employees conducting the work;
b. Time of entry and departure,and
c. Note any safety or security problems that arise.
The Contractor's daily log shall be provided to the City on a monthly basis.
9. Owner Inspections. The City may conduct inspections of services provided under
this Agreement. The City may prepare a check-off sheet to record all work accomplished by the
Contractor.
10. Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment necessary for
accomplishment of all work as specified and all equipment shall be kept out of traffic lanes,
(except when moving material),or other areas where they might pose a hazard and shall be secured
or removed from the premises at the end of each work period.
Attachment-A
City of Bozeman Snow Removal Contract
FY2o13-2014
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