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CONTRACT NUMBER:
CONTRACT FOR CONSlJbTING SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT is made ana entered into in duplicate originals by and between City of Port
Angeles, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, with its principal offices at 321 East
5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, hereinafter "CITY," and GREENTREE
COMMUNICAnONS COMPANY., a Washington Corporation, located at P.O. Box 1105, 280
Toad Road, Sequim, WA 98382, hereinafter "CONSULTANT."
In consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
1. DURAnON OF CONTRACT
The term of this Contract shall begin immediately upon execution by the parties on the effective
date below, and shall, unless terminated or renewed as provided elsewhere in this Contract,
terminate on June 1, 2006. The CONSULTANT shall complete all work required by this Contract
no later than the termination date above. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Contract.
2. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT
The CITY retains the CONSULTANT to perform the following consulting services in connection
with the Peninsula Communications (penCom) radioproject. ,
a. A detailed description of the services to be performed by the CONSULTANT is set
forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
b. The CONSULTANT agrees to perform according to standard industry practice of
the requested consulting services specified in this Contract.
c. The CONSULTANT agrees to provide its own labor and materials. Unless
otherwise provided for in the Contract, no material, labor, or facilities will be
furnished by the CITY.
d. The CONSULTANT shall complete its work in a timely manner and in accordance
with the schedule agreed to by the parties.
e. The CONSULTANT shall, from time to time, during the progress of the work,
confer with the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall prepare and present monthly
status reports and other information that may be pertinent and necessary, or as
may be requested by the CITY.
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3. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY
In order to assist the CONSULTANT in fulfilling its duties under this Contract, the CITY shall
provide the following:
a. Relevant information as exists to assist the CONSULTANT with the performance
of the CONSULTANT'S services.
b. Coordination with other City Departments or other Consultants as necessary for
the performance of the CONSULTANT'S services.
c. Services, documents, or other information identified in Exhibit "A."
4. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES
Each party to this Contract shall have a contract representative. Each party may change its
representative upon providing written notice to the other party. The parties' representatives
are as follows:
a. For CONSULTANT:
Name of Representative: Tony DiBenedetto
Title: President
Street Address: 280 Toad Road, Sequim, WA 98382
Telephone Number: 360-683-2891
Fax -Number: 360-68J-6~54 ~l{ - 'I rr>
E-mail Address:tonyd@olypen.com
b. For CITY:
Name of Representative: Naomi Rtggins
Title: Communications Manager
Street Address: 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
-Telephone -Number:-J60-4 17-4911
Fax Number: 360-417-4556
E-mail Address:nriggins@cityofpa.us
-5. -COMPE-NSATION
a. Payment to the CONSULTANT for services rendered under this COf ltr act shatl be
in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," whIch is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference. These fees shall remain in effect for the
term of the Contract.
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b. The City's total payments to CONSULTANT shall be in the manner described
below (check applicable box):
-L 1. The maximum total amount payable by the CITY to the
CONSULTANT shall not exceed eight thousand dollars
($ 8,000.00), unless a Contract Amendment has been negotiated
and executed prior to the CITY incurring any costs in excess of
the maximum amount payable. - OR -
2. The fee for CONSULTANT'S services, as further described
in Exhibit "BJ" shall be calculated as the product of the fee
percentage and the amount of Construction Contract Award,
including any awarded alternates. Until a Construction Contract
Award is made, an Interim Fee, to be used for making progress
payments to the CONSULTANT shall be calculated as the product
of the funds available for construction and the fee percentage.
c. The CONSULTANT may, in accordance with Exhibit "B," submit invoices to the
CITY not more often than once per month during the progress of the work for
partial payment of work completed to date. Invoices shall cover the time
CONSULTANT performed work for the CITY during the billing period. The CITY
shall pay the CONSULTANT for services rendered in the month following the
actual delivery of the work and will remit payment within thirty (30) days from
the date of billing.
d. The CONSULTANT shall not be paid for services rendered under this Contract
unless and until they have been performed to the satisfaction of the CITY.
e. In the event the CONSULTANT has failed to perform any substantial obligation to
be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Contract and such failure has not
been cured within ten (10) days following notice from the CITY, then the CITY
may, in its sole discretionJ upon written notice to the CONSULTANT, withhold any
and all monies due and payable to the CONSULTANT, without penalty, until such
failure to perform is cured or otherwise adjudicated. "Substantial" for purposes
of this contract means faithfully fulfilling the terms of this contract with variances
only for technical or minor omissions or defects.
f. Unless otherwise provided for in this Contract or any exhibits or attachments
hereto, the CONSULTANT will not be paid for any billings or invoices presented
for payment prior to the execution of this Contract or after its termination.
g. No payment shall be made for any work performed by the CONSULTANT, except
for work identified and set forth in this Contract or supporting exhibits or
attachments.
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6. AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES IN WORK
a. In the event of any errors or omissions by the CONSULTANT in the performance
of any of the services required herein, the CONSULTANT shall make any and all
necessary corrections without additional compensation. All work submitted by
the CONSULTANT shall be certified by the CONSULTANT and checked for errors
and omissions. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the accuracy of the
work, even if the work is accepted by the CITY.
b. No amendment, modification or renewal shall be made to this Contract unless set
forth in a written Contract Amendment signed by each party's designated agent,
and attached to this Contract. Work under a Contract Amendment shall not
proceed until the Contract Amendment is duly executed by the CITY.
7. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION
a. The CONSULTANT shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the CTIY, its
officers, officials, employees and a.gents, from and a.gainst any and all claims,
actions, suits, liability, loss, expenses, damages, and judgments of any nature
whatsoever., including, but not limited to, costs and attorney's fees in defense
thereof, for injury, sickness, disability or death to persons or damage to property
or business, caused by or arising out of the performance of the services rendered
under this contract by the Consultant, its employees, agents, or subcontractors
or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. PROVIDED HOWEVER, that
the CONSULTANT'S obligation hereunder shall not extend to injury, sickness,
death or damage caused by or arising out of the sole negligence of the CITY., its
officers, officials, employees or agents. PROVIDED FURTHER, that in the event
of the concurrent negligence of the parties, the CONSULTANT'S obligations
hereunder shall apply only to the percentage of fault attributable to the
CONSULTANT, its employees, agents, or subcontractors.
b. In any and all claims against the City, its officers, officials, employees and agents
by any employee of the Consultant, subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable,
the indemnification obligation under this Section shall not be limited in any way
by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits
payable by or for the Consultant or subcontractor under Worker's Compensation
acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts, it being clearly
agreed and understood by the _parties hereto that the Consultant expressly
waives any immunity the Consultant might have had under such laws. By
executing the Contract, the Consultant acknowledges that the foregoing waiver
has been mutually negotiated by the parties and that the provisions of this
Section shall be incorporated, as relevant, into any contract the CONSULTANT
makes with any subcontractor or agent performing work hereunder.
c. The CONSULTANT'S obligations hereunder shall include, but are not limited to,
investigating, adjusting and defending all claims alleging loss from action., error
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or omission, or breach of any common law, statutory or other delegated duty by
the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT'S employees, agents or subcontractors.
8. INSURANCE
a. Professional Legal Liability: The CONSULTANT shall maintain Professional Legal
Liability or Professional Errors and Omissions coverage appropriate to the
CONSULTANT'S profession. The policy shall be written subject to limits of not
less than $1,000,000 per loss.
The coverage shall apply to liability for a professional error, act or omission
arising out of the scope of the CONSULTANT'S services defined in thiS Contract.
Coverage shall not exclude bodily injury or property damage. Coverage shall not
exclude hazards related to the work rendered as_part of the Contract or within
the scope of the CONSULTANT'S services as defined by this Contract including
testing, monitoring, measuring operations, or laboratory analysis where such
services are rendered as part of the Contract.
b. Workers' Comoensation and Emoloyer's Liability: The CONSULTANT shall
maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Title 51, RCW, and
shall provide evidence of coverage to the City Risk Management Division. If this
contract is over $50,000/ then the CONSULTANT shall also maintain Employees
Liability Coverage with a limit of not less than $1 million.
c. Commercial General Liability: If the CONSULTANT has contact with the public
arising out of the scope of the CONSULTANT'S services defined in this Contract,
the CONSULTANT shall maintain Commercial General Liability coverage for bodily
injury/ personal injury, and property damage, subject to limits of not less than
$1,000,000 per loss. The general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
Contract and be no less than $1,000,000.
The CONSULTANT will provide Commercial General Liability coverage, which
does not exclude any activity to be performed in fulfillment of this Contract.
Specialized forms specific to the industry of the CONSULTANT will be deemed
equivalent provided coverage is no more restrictive than would be provided
under a standard Commercial General Liability policy, including contractual
liability coverage.
d. Automobile Liability: If applicable, the CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile
liability insurance to be described as follows: (check the box that applies)
--2L- The CONSULTANT shall maintain Business Automobile Liability insurance
or equivalent form with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each acddent
combined Bodily Injury and Property Damages and an aggregate limit of at least
$2,000,000. Coverage shall include owned/ hired and non-owned automobiles. -
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_ The CONSULTANT shall maintain Automobile Liability insurance or
equivalent form with a limit of not less than $100,000 each accident combined
Bodily Injury and Property Damage. The aggregate limit shall be at least
$300,000. If a personal lines Auto Liability _policy is used to meet this
requirement, it must include a business rider and must cover each vehicle to be
used in the performance of this Contract and the certificates of insurance must
evidence these conditions have been met. If the CONSULTANT will use non-
owned vehicles in performance of this Contact, the coverage shall include
owned, hired and non-owned automobiles. - OR -
_ Not Applicable.
e. Other Insurance Provisions:
1. The CONSULTANT'S liability insurance provisions shall be primary with
respect to any insurance or self-insurance prQgrams covering the CITY,
its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees and agents.
2. If applicable, the CONSULTANT'S Commercial General Liability
insurance and Automobile Liability insurance shall include the CITYJ its
officers, officials, employees and agents as additional insured with
respect to performance of services.
3. If applicable, the CONSULTANT'S Commercial General Liability
insurance and Automobile Liability insurance shall contain no special
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the CITY as additional
insured.
4. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the poliCies shall
not affect coverage provided to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees
or agents.
5. The CONSULTANT'S insurance shall apply separately to each
insured a~ainst whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with
respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
6. The CONSULTANT shall include all subcontractors as insured's
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements
for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject
to all of the requirements stated herein and shall induded the contractor
and the City as additional insured's.
7. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage
required by this Contract are not intended to be an indication of exposure
nor are they limitations on indemnification.
8. The CONSULTANT shall maintain all required policies in force from
the time services commence until services are completed. Certificates,
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policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall
be promptly replaced.
f. Verification of Coverage and Acceptability of Insurers: The CONSULTANT
shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the State of
Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A:7 with the
exception that excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the requirements for
limits of liability or gaps in coverage need not be placed with insurers or re-
insurers licensed in the State of Washington.
1. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the cm with properly executed
certificates of insurance or a signed policy endorsement which shall
clearly evidence all insurance required in this section within ten (10) days
after the effective date of the contract. The certificate willi at a minimum,
list limits of liability and coverage. The certificate will proVide that the
underlying insurance contract will not be canceled, allowed to expire,
except on forty five (45) days prior written notice to the cm. Any
certificate or endorsement limiting or negating the Insurer's obligation to
notify the cm of cancellation or changes shall be altered so as not to
negate the intent of this provision.
2. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the cm with evidence that the
additional insured provision required above has been met. Acceptable
forms of evidence are the endorsement pages of the policy showing the
em as an additional insured.
3. Certificates of Insurance shall show the Certificate Holder as City
and include c/o of the Office or Department issuing the Contract. The
address of the Certificate Holder shall be shown as the current address of
the Office or Department.
4. The CONSULTANT shall request the Washington State Department of
Labor and Industries, Workers Compensation Representative, send
written verification to City that CONSULTANT is currently paying Workers
Compensation.
5. Written notice of cancellation or change shall be immediately mailed to
the cm contract representative listed in this contract.
6. The CONSULTANT or its broker shall provide a copy of any and all
insurance polides spedfied in this Contract upon request of the City Risk
Analyst.
9. TERMINATION
a. The cm may terminate this Contract in whole or in part whenever the CITY
determines, in its sole discretion, that such termination is in the best interests of
the cm. The cm may terminate this Contract upon giving ten (10) days
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written notice by Certified Mail to the CONSULTANT. In that event, the CITY
shall pay the CONSULTANT for all cost incurred by the CONSULTANT in
performing the Contract up to the date of such notice. Payment shall be made in
accordance with Section 5 of this Contract.
b. In the event that funding for this project is withdrawn, reduced or limited in any
way after the effective date of this Contract,. the CITY may summarily terminate
this Contract notwithstanding any other termination provision of this Contract.
Termination under this paragraph shall be effective upon the date specified in
the written notice of termination sent by the CITY to the CONSULTANT. After
the effective datej- no charges incurred under this Contract are allowable.
c. If the CONSULTANT breaches any of its obligations hereunder, and fails to cure
the breach within ten (10) days of written notice to do so by the CITY, the CITY
may terminate this Contract, in which case the CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT
only for the costs of services accepted by the CITY, in accordance with Section 5
of this Contract. Upon such termination, the CITY, at its discretion, may obtain
performance of the work elsewhere, and the CONSULTANT shall bear all costs
and expenses incurred by the CITY in completing the work and all damage
sustained by the CITY by reason of the CONSULTANT'S breach.
10. ASSIGNMENT, DELEGATION, AND SUBCONTRACTING
a. The CONSULTANT shall perform the terms of the contract using only its bona
fide employees or agents, and the obligations and duties of the CONSULTANT
under this Contract shall not be assigned, delegated, or subcontracted to any
other person or firm without the prior express written consent of the CITY.
b. The CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any
company, person, partnership, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee,
gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this Contract.
11. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS
The parties agree that the excuse or forgiveness of performance, or waiver of any provision(s)
of this Contract does not constitute a waiver of such provision(s) or future performance, or
prejudice the right of the waiving party to enforce any of the provisions of this Contract at a
later time.
12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
a. The CONSULTANT'S services shall be furnished by the CONSULTANT as an
Independent Contractor and not as an agent, employee or servant of the CITY.
The CONSULTANT specifically has the right to direct and control CONSULTANT'S
own activities in providing the agreed services in accordance with the
specifications set out in this Contract.
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b. The CONSULTANT acknowledges that the entire compensation for this Contract
is set forth in Section 5 of this Contract and Exhibit "B," and the CONSULTANT is
not entitled to any City benefits, including, but not limited to: vacation pay,
holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance benefits, fringe
benefits, or any other rights or privileges afforded to City employees.
c. The CONSULTANT shall have and maintain complete responsibility and control
over all of its subcontractors, employees! agents! and representatives. No
subcontractor, employee, agent, or representative of the CONSULTANT shall be
or deem to be or act Qr purpQrt to act as. an emplQye~ agent, or representative
of the cm.
d. The CONSULTANT shall pay for all taxes, fees, licenses, or payments required by
Federa~ State or IQcallaw, which are nQW Qr may be enacted during the term of
this Contract.
e. The CONSULTANT agrees to immediately remove any of its employees or agents
from assignment to perform services under thjs CQntract upon recejpt Qf a
written request to do from the cm's contract representative or designee.
13. COMPUANCE WITH LAWS
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations in performing this Contract.
14. INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS
The cm may, at reasonable times, inspect the books and records of the CONSULTANT relating
to the performance of this Contract. The CONSULTANT shall keep all records required by this
Contract for five (5) years after termination of this Contract for audit purposes.
15. NONDISCRIMINATION
The CONSULTANT, its assignees, delegates, or subcontractors shall not discriminate against any
person in the performance of any of its obligations hereunder on the basis of race/- color/- creed/-
religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or the
presence of any disability.
16. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS/WORK PRODUCED
a. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, all forms of electronic media, and
data and documents produced in the performance of the work under this
Contract shall be "works for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act 0 f 1976
and shall be owned by the CITY. Ownership includes the right to copyright,
patent, register, and the ability to transfer these rights. The cm agrees that if
it uses any materials prepared by the CONSULTANT for purposes other than
those intended by this Contract, it does so at its sole risk and it agrees to hold
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the CONSULTANT harmless therefore to the extent such use is agreed to in
writing by the CONSULTANT.
b. All design work done by the CONSULTANT shall be done on
(name of computer application)
or higher or other systems mutually agreed upon, an electronic copy of which
shaJJ be suhmitted to the CITY upon request and or at the end of the job.
Should a construction project result from the work of the CONSULTANT, the
record drawings from the CONSULTANT shall be transposed onto the electronic
design drawings and submitted to the CITY.
c. An electronic copy of all word processing documents shall be submitted to the
CITY upon request or at the end of the job using the word processing program
and version specified by the CITY.
17. PATENT ICOPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the CITY, its officers, officials,
employees and agents, from and against any claimed action,. cause or demand brought against
the CITY, where such action is based on the claim that information supplied by the
CONSULTANT or subcontractor infringes any_patent or copyright. The CONSULTANT shall be
notified promptly in writing by the CITY of any notice of such claim.
18. DISPUTES
Differences between the CONSULTANT and the CIlY, arising under and by virtue of this
Contract, shall be brought to the attention of the CITY at the earliest possible time in order that
such matters may be settled or other appropriate action promptly taken. Any dispute relating
to the quality or acceptability of performance and/or compensation due the CONSULTANT shall
be decided by the CITY'S Contract representative or designee. All rulings, orders, instructions
and decisions of the CITY'S Contract representative shaJl be finaJ and conclusive, subject to
CONSULTANT'S right to seek judicial relief pursuant to Section 20.
19. CONFIDENTIALITY
The CONSULTANT, its employees, subcontractors, and their employees shall maintain the
confidentiality of all information provided by the CIlY or acquired by the CITY in performance
of this Contract, except upon the prior written consent of the CITY or an order entered by a
court of competent jurisdiction. The CONSULTANT shall promptly give the CITY written notice
of any judicial proceeding seeking disclosure of such information.
20. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE, ATTORNEY'S FEES
a. This Contract has been and shall be construed as having been made and
delivered within the State of Washington, and it is agreed by each party hereto
that this Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, both
as to its interpretation and performance.
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b. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding arising out of this Contract
shall be instituted and maintained only in any of the courts of competent
jurisdiction in Clallam County, Washington.
21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The CTIY, to the extent permitted by law, and the CONSULTANT each bind themselves, their
partners, successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party to this Contract
and to the partners, successors, administrators, and assigns of such other party in respect to all
covenants. to this Contract.
22. SEVERABILITY
a. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any part, term or provision of this
Contract to be illegalJ or invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining
provisions shall not be affected, and the parties' rights and obligations shall be
construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the particular provision
held to be invalid.
b. If it should appear that any provision of this Contract is in conflict with any
statutory proviSion of the State of Washington, said provision which may conflict
therewith shall be deemed inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in
conflict therewith, and. shall be deemed moclified to conform to. such statutory
provision.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The parties agree that this Contract is the complete expression of its terms and conditions. Any
oral or written representations or understandil1Qs not incorporated in this Contract are
specifically excluded.
24. NOTICES
Any notices shall be effective if personally served upon the other party or If mailed by registered
or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set out in Section 4. Notice may
also be given by facsimile with the original to follow by regular mail. Notice shall be deemed to
be given three days foJlowing the date of mailing or immecliately, if personally served. For
service by facsimile, service shall be effective at the beginning of the next working day.
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The parties to this Contract have executed this Contract to take effect as of the date written
below.
This Contract shall take effect this
.h.
2 f{ day of ..J p.,.}. UA~'1
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CONTRACTOR:
Firm: Greentree- Cammundations.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES:
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Mar Madsen, City anager
William Bloor, City Attorney
ATTEST:
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Becky Upt Ci lerk
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Exhibit A
CONTRACf NUMBER:
Summary of Purpose:
Create a radio plan to:
1. Improve and enhance radio communications for PenCom and its user agencies.
2. Simplify dispatch operations for improved service to the community.
Consultation Services Provided:
1. Provide a complete and thorough evaluation of the existing PenCom radio system and
method of current use.
a. Inventory and compile all frequencies in use for this purpose as well as likely
candidates to incorporate into the system.
b. Inventory valid licensing of frequencies and locations and allowable uses for
frequencies.
c. With permission, inventory equipment at all PenCom user agency sites.
d. Create radio frequency (RF) site coverage maps of existing and near future radio
sites in VHF and UHF bands.
2. Survey all agencies involved in the PenCom radio system by on-site visits and meetings
with appropriate personnel.
a. Determine needs, concerns and recommendations of all agencies.
b. Obtain any maps, copies of licenses and other documentation necessary to
complete the plan
3. Research other counties using similar frequency schemes
4. Work with the OPSCAN technical committee to ensure the penCom plan will maximize
the use of the OPSCAN infrastructure as well as any other radio facilities that may help cut
costs. Incorporate licensing of new frequencies as necessary.
5. Prepare document with coverage maps and visual aids.
6. Provide a reasonable estimate of costs to implement the agreed upon system.
7. Provide a proposed implementation plan incorporating a phased in approach.
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EXHIBIT B
CONTRACT NUMBER:
FEE SCHEDULE
$80 PER HOUR
$40 TRAVEL EXPENSE
TOTAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8000.00.
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Verify Workers' Comp Premium Status - Employer LiabIlIty CertItIcate
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Washington State Department of
Labor and Industries
Employer Liability
Certificate
Department of Labor and Industries
Employer Liability Certificate
Date: OS/26/2005
UBI #: 601 919 176
Business Name: GREENTREE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
Legal Business Name: GREENTREE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
Account #: 925,570-01
'Doing Business As' Name: GREENTREE COMMUNICATIONS COMPA
Quarterly Premium Reports: Quarter 1 of Year 2005
Workers' Camp Premium Status: Account is current. Firm has voluntarily reported and paid
their premiums. .
Licensed Contractor? Yes
Account Representative: T7 / CHUCK MYDLAR (360)902-5636
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CONTRACT NUMBER: PA052605
CONTRACT FOR CONSUL llNG SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into in duplicate originals by and between City of Port
Angeles, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, with its principal offices at 321 East
5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, hereinafter "CITY," and GREENTREE
COMMUNICAnONS COMPANY, a Washington Corporation, located at P.O. Box 1105, 280
Toad Road, Sequim, WA 98382, hereinafter "CONSULTANT."
In consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
1. DURATION OF CONTRACT
The term of this Contract shall begin immediately upon execution by the parties on the effective
date below, and shall, unless terminated or renewed as provided elsewhere in this Contract,
terminate on December 31, 2005. The CONSULTANT shall complete all work required by this
Contract no later than the termination date above. Time is of the essence in the performance
of this Contract.
2. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT
The CITY retains the CONSULTANT to perform the following consulting services in connection
with the Peninsula Communications (PenCom) radio project.
a. A detailed description of the services to be performed by the CONSULTANT is set
forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
b. The CONSULTANT agrees to perform according to standard industry practice of
the requested consulting services specified in this Contract.
c. The CONSULTANT agrees to provide its own labor and materials. Unless
otherwise provided for in the Contract, no material, labor, or facilities will be
furnished by the CITY.
d. The CONSULTANT shall complete its work in a timely manner and in accordance
with the schedule agreed to by the parties.
e. The CONSULTANT shall, from time to time, during the progress of the work,
confer with the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall prepare and present monthly
status reports and other information that may be pertinent and necessary, or as
may be requested by the CITY.
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3. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY
In order to assist the CONSULTANT in fulfilling its duties under this Contract, the cm shall
provide the following:
a. Relevant information as exists to assist the CONSULTANT with the performance
of the CONSULTANT'S services.
b. Coordination with other City Departments or other Consultants as necessary for
the performance of the CONSULTANT'S services.
c. Services, documents, or other information identified in Exhibit "A."
4. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES
Each party to this Contract shall have a contract representative. Each party may change its
representative upon providing written notice to the other party. The parties' representatives
are as follows:
a. For CONSULTANT:
Name of Representative: Tony DiBenedetto
Title: President
Street Address: 280 Toad Road, Sequim, WA 98382
Telephone Number: 360-683-2891
Fax Number: 360-683-6954
E-mail Address:tonyd@olypen.com
b. For cm:
Name of Representative: Naomi Riggins
Title: Communications Manager
Street Address: 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Telephone Number: 360-417-4911
Fax Number: 360-417-4556
E-mail Address:nriggins@cityofpa.us
5. COMPENSATION
a. Payment to the CONSULTANT for services rendered under this Contract shall be
in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," which is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference. These fees shall remain in effect for the
term of the Contract.
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b. The City's total payments to CONSULTANT shall be in the manner described
below (check applicable box):
--X- 1. The maximum total amount payable by the cm to the
CONSULTANT shall not exceed eight thousand dollars
($ 8,000.00), unless a Contract Amendment has been negotiated
and executed prior to the cm incurring any costs in excess of
the maximum amount payable. - OR -
2. The fee for CONSULTANT'S services, as further described
in Exhibit "B," shall be calculated as the product of the fee
percentage and the amount of Construction Contract Award,
including any awarded alternates. Until a Construction Contract
Award is made, an Interim Fee, to be used for making progress
payments to the CONSULTANT shall be calculated as the product
of the funds available for construction and the fee percentage.
c. The CONSULTANT may, in accordance with Exhibit "B," submit invoices to the
cm not more often than once per month during the progress of the work for
partial payment of work completed to date. Invoices shall cover the time
CONSULTANT performed work for the cm during the billing period. The cm
shall pay the CONSULTANT for services rendered in the month following the
actual delivery of the work and will remit payment within thirty (30) days from
the date of billing.
d. The CONSULTANT shall not be paid for services rendered under this Contract
unless and until they have been performed to the satisfaction of the cm.
e. In the event the CONSULTANT has failed to perform any substantial obligation to
be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Contract and such failure has not
been cured within ten (10) days following notice from the cm, then the cm
may, in its sole discretion, upon written notice to the CONSULTANT, withhold any
and all monies due and payable to the CONSULTANT, without penalty, until such
failure to perform is cured or otherwise adjudicated. "Substantial" for purposes
of this contract means faithfully fulfilling the terms of this contract with variances
only for technical or minor omissions or defects.
f. Unless otherwise provided for in this Contract or any exhibits or attachments
hereto, the CONSULTANT will not be paid for any billings or invoices presented
for payment prior to the execution of this Contract or after its termination.
g. No payment shall be made for any work performed by the CONSULTANT, except
for work identified and set forth in this Contract or supporting exhibits or
attachments.
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6. AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES IN WORK
a. In the event of any errors or omissions by the CONSULTANT in the performance
of any of the services required herein, the CONSULTANT shall make any and all
necessary corrections without additional compensation. All work submitted by
the CONSULTANT shall be certified by the CONSULTANT and checked for errors
and omissions. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the accuracy of the
work, even if the work is accepted by the cm.
b. No amendment, modification or renewal shall be made to this Contract unless set
forth in a written Contract Amendment signed by each party's designated agent,
and attached to this Contract. Work under a Contract Amendment shall not
proceed until the Contract Amendment is duly executed by the cm.
7. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICAnON
a. The CONSULTANT shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the cm, its
officers, officials, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims,
actions, suits, liability, loss, expenses, damages, and judgments of any nature
whatsoever, including, but not limited to, costs and attorney's fees in defense
thereof, for injury, sickness, disability or death to persons or damage to property
or business, caused by or arising out of the performance of the services rendered
under this contract by the Consultant, its employees, agents, or subcontractors
or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. PROVIDED HOWEVER, that
the CONSULTANT'S obligation hereunder shall not extend to injury, sickness,
death or damage caused by or arising out of the sole negligence of the cm, its
officers, officials, employees or agents. PROVIDED FURTHER, that in the event
of the concurrent negligence of the parties, the CONSULTANrS obligations
hereunder shall apply only to the percentage of fault attributable to the
CONSULTANT, its employees, agents, or subcontractors.
b. In any and all claims against the City, its officers, officials, employees and agents
by any employee of the Consultant, subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable,
the indemnification obligation under this Section shall not be limited in any way
by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits
payable by or for the Consultant or subcontractor under Worker's Compensation
acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts, it being clearly
agreed and understood by the parties hereto that the Consultant expressly
waives any immunity the Consultant might have had under such laws. By
executing the Contract, the Consultant acknowledges that the foregoing waiver
has been mutually negotiated by the parties and that the provisions of this
Section shall be incorporated, as relevant, into any contract the CONSULTANT
makes with any subcontractor or agent performing work hereunder.
c. The CONSULTANT'S obligations hereunder shall include, but are not limited to,
investigating, adjusting and defending all claims alleging loss from action, error
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or omission, or breach of any common law, statutory or other delegated duty by
the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT'S employees, agents or subcontractors.
8. INSURANCE
a. Professional Legal Liability: The CONSULTANT shall maintain Professional Legal
Liability or Professional Errors and Omissions coverage appropriate to the
CONSULTANT'S profession. The policy shall be written subject to limits of not
less than $1.000.000 per loss.
The coverage shall apply to liability for a professional error, act or omission
arising out of the scope of the CONSULTANT'S services defined in this Contract.
Coverage shall not exclude bodily injury or property damage. Coverage shall not
exclude hazards related to the work rendered as part of the Contract or within
the scope of the CONSULTANT'S services as defined by this Contract including
testing, monitoring, measuring operations, or laboratory analysis where such
services are rendered as part of the Contract.
b. Workers' Compensation and Emoloyer's Liability: The CONSULTANT shall
maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Title 51, RCW, and
shall provide evidence of coverage to the City Risk Management Division. If this
contract is over $50,000, then the CONSULTANT shall also maintain Employees
Liability Coverage with a limit of not less than $1 million.
c. Commercial General Liability: If the CONSULTANT has contact with the public
arising out of the scope of the CONSULTANT'S services defined in this Contract,
the CONSULTANT shall maintain Commercial General Liability coverage for bodily
injury, personal injury, and property damage, subject to limits of not less than
$1,000,000 per loss. The general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
Contract and be no less than $1,000,000.
The CONSULTANT will provide Commer~,c! General Liability coverage, which
does not exclude any activity to be performed in fulfillment of this Contract.
Specialized forms specific to the industry of the CONSULTANT will be deemed
equivalent provided coverage is no more restrictive than would be provided
under a standard Commercial General Liability policy, including contractual
liability coverage.
d. Automobile Liability: If applicable, the CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile
liability insurance to be described as follows: (check the box that applies)
X The CONSULTANT shall maintain Business Automobile Liability insurance
or equivalent form with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident
combined Bodily Injury and Property Damages and an aggregate limit of at least
$2,000,000. Coverage shall include owned, hired and non-owned automobiles. -
OR-
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_ The CONSULTANT shall maintain Automobile Liability insurance or
equivalent form with a limit of not less than $100,000 each accident combined
Bodily Injury and Property Damage. The aggregate limit shall be at least
$300,000. If a personal lines Auto Liability policy is used to meet this
requirement, it must include a business rider and must cover each vehicle to be
used in the performance of this Contract and the certificates of insurance must
evidence these conditions have been met. If the CONSULTANT will use non-
owned vehicles in performance of this Contact, the coverage shall include
owned, hired and non-owned automobiles. - OR -
_ Not Applicable.
e. Other Insurance Provisions:
1. The CONSULTANT'S liability insurance provisions shall be primary with
respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs covering the cm,
its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees and agents.
2. If applicable, the CONSULTANT'S Commercial General Liability
insurance and Automobile Liability insurance shall include the cm, its
officers, officials, employees and agents as additional insured with
respect to performance of services.
3. If applicable, the CONSULTANT'S Commercial General Liability
insurance and Automobile Liability insurance shall contain no special
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the cm as additional
insured.
4. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall
not affect coverage provided to the cm, its officers, officials, employees
or agents.
5. The CONSULTANT'S insurance shall apply separately to each
insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with
respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
6. The CONSULTANT shall include all subcontractors as insured's
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements
for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject
to all of the requirements stated herein and shall included the contractor
and the City as additional insured's.
7. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage
required by this Contract are not intended to be an indication of exposure
nor are they limitations on indemnification.
8. The CONSULTANT shall maintain all required policies in force from
the time services commence until services are completed. Certificates,
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policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall
be promptly replaced.
f. Verification of Coverage and Acceptability of Insurers: The CONSULTANT
shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the State of
Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A:7 with the
exception that excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the requirements for
limits of liability or gaps in coverage need not be placed with insurers or re-
insurers licensed in the State of Washington.
1. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY with properly executed
certificates of insurance or a signed policy endorsement which shall
clearly evidence all insurance required in this section within ten (10) days
after the effective date of the contract. The certificate will, at a minimum,
list limits of liability and coverage. The certificate will provide that the
underlying insurance contract will not be canceled, allowed to expire,
except on forty five (45) days prior written notice to the CITY. Any
certificate or endorsement limiting or negating the insurer's obligation to
notify the CITY of cancellation or changes shall be altered so as not to
negate the intent of this provision.
2. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY with evidence that the
additional insured provision required above has been met. Acceptable
forms of evidence are the endorsement pages of the policy showing the
CITY as an additional insured.
3. Certificates of Insurance shall show the Certificate Holder as City
and include c/o of the Office or Department issuing the Contract. The
address of the Certificate Holder shall be shown as the current address of
the Office or Department.
4. The CONSULTANT shall request the Washington State Department of
Labor and Industries, Workers Compensation Representative, send
written verification to City that CONSULTANT is currently paying Workers
Compensation.
5. Written notice of cancellation or change shall be immediately mailed to
the CITY contract representative listed in this contract.
6. The CONSULTANT or its broker shall provide a copy of any and all
insurance policies specified in this Contract upon request of the City Risk
Analyst.
9. TERMINAnON
a. The CITY may terminate this Contract in whole or in part whenever the CITY
determines, in its sole discretion, that such termination is in the best interests of
the CITY. The CITY may terminate this Contract upon giving ten (10) days
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written notice by Certified Mail to the CONSULTANT. In that event, the CITY
shall pay the CONSULTANT for all cost incurred by the CONSULTANT in
performing the Contract up to the date of such notice. Payment shall be made in
accordance with Section 5 of this Contract.
b. In the event that funding for this project is withdrawn, reduced or limited in any
way after the effective date of this Contract, the CITY may summarily terminate
this Contract notwithstanding any other termination provision of this Contract.
Termination under this paragraph shall be effective upon the date specified in
the written notice of termination sent by the CITY to the CONSULTANT. After
the effective date, no charges incurred under this Contract are allowable.
c. If the CONSULTANT breaches any of its obligations hereunder, and fails to cure
the breach within ten (10) days of written notice to do so by the CITY, the CITY
may terminate this Contract, in which case the CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT
only for the costs of services accepted by the CITY, in accordance with Section 5
of this Contract. Upon such termination, the CITY, at its discretion, may obtain
performance of the work elsewhere, and the CONSULTANT shall bear all costs
and expenses incurred by the CITY in completing the work and all damage
sustained by the CITY by reason of the CONSULTANT'S breach.
10. ASSIGNMENT. DELEGAnON. AND SUBCONTRACTING
a. The CONSULTANT shall perform the terms of the contract using only its bona
fide employees or agents, and the obligations and duties of the CONSULTANT
under this Contract shall not be assigned, delegated, or subcontracted to any
other person or firm without the prior express written consent of the CITY.
b. The CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any
company, person, partnership, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee,
gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this Contract.
11. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS
The parties agree that the excuse or forgiveness of performance, or waiver of any provision(s)
of this Contract does not constitute a waiver of such provision(s) or future performance, or
prejudice the right of the waiving party to enforce any of the provisions of this Contract at a
later time.
12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
a. The CONSULTANT'S services shall be furnished by the CONSULTANT as an
Independent Contractor and not as an agent, employee or servant of the CITY.
The CONSULTANT speCifically has the right to direct and control CONSULTANT'S
own activities in providing the agreed services in accordance with the
specifications set out in this Contract.
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b. The CONSULTANT acknowledges that the entire compensation for this Contract
is set forth in Section 5 of this Contract and Exhibit "8," and the CONSULTANT is
not entitled to any City benefits, including, but not limited to: vacation pay,
holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance benefits, fringe
benefits, or any other rights or privileges afforded to City employees.
c. The CONSULTANT shall have and maintain complete responsibility and control
over all of its subcontractors, employees, agents, and representatives. No
subcontractor, employee, agent, or representative of the CONSULTANT shall be
or deem to be or act or purport to act as an employee, agent, or representative
of the CITY.
d. The CONSULTANT shall pay for all taxes, fees, licenses, or payments required by
Federal, State or local law, which are now or may be enacted during the term of
this Contract.
e. The CONSULTANT agrees to immediately remove any of its employees or agents
from assignment to perform services under this Contract upon receipt of a
written request to do from the CITY'S contract representative or designee.
13. COMPLIANCE WnH LAWS
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations in performing this Contract.
14. INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS
The CITY may, at reasonable times, inspect the books and records of the CONSULTANT relating
to the performance of this Contract. The CONSULTANT shall keep all records required by this
Contract for five (5) years after termination of this Contract for audit purposes.
15. NONDISCRIMINAnON
The CONSULTANT, its assignees, delegates, or subcontractors shall not discriminate against any
person in the performance of any of its obligations hereunder on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or the
presence of any disability.
16. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS/WORK PRODUCED
a. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, all forms of electronic media, and
data and documents produced in the performance of the work under this
Contract shall be "works for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act 0 f 1976
and shall be owned by the CITY. Ownership includes the right to copyright,
patent, register, and the ability to transfer these rights. The CITY agrees that if
it uses any materials prepared by the CONSULTANT for purposes other than
those intended by this Contract, it does so at its sole risk and it agrees to hold
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the CONSULTANT harmless therefore to the extent such use is agreed to in
writing by the CONSULTANT.
b. All design work done by the CONSULTANT shall be done on
Fl,4D h'\O B, LE (name of computer application)
or higher or other systems mutually agreed upon, an electronic copy of which
shall be submitted to the CITY upon request and or at the end of the job.
Should a construction project result from the work of the CONSULTANT, the
record drawings from the CONSULTANT shall be transposed onto the electronic
design drawings and submitted to the CITY.
c. An electronic copy of all word processing documents shall be submitted to the
CITY upon request or at the end of the job using the word processing program
and version specified by the CITY.
17. PATENT/COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the CITY, its officers, officials,
employees and agents, from and against any claimed action, cause or demand brought against
the CITY, where such action is based on the claim that information supplied by the
CONSULTANT or subcontractor infringes any patent or copyright. The CONSULTANT shall be
notified promptly in writing by the CITY of any notice of such claim.
18. DISPUTES
Differences between the CONSULTANT and the CITY, arising under and by virtue of this
Contract, shall be brought to the attention of the CITY at the earliest possible time in order that
such matters may be settled or other appropriate action promptly taken. Any dispute relating
to the quality or acceptability of performance and/or compensation due the CONSULTANT shall
be decided by the CITY'S Contract representative or designee. All rulings, orders, instructions
and decisions of the CITY'S Contract representative shall be final and conclusive, subject to
CONSULTANT'S right to seek judicial relief pursuant to Section 20.
19. CONFIDENTIALITY
The CONSULTANT, its employees, subcontractors, and their employees shall maintain the
confidentiality of all information provided by the CITY or acquired by the CITY in performance
of this Contract, except upon the prior written consent of the CITY or an order entered by a
court of competent jurisdiction. The CONSULTANT shall promptly give the CITY written notice
of any judicial proceeding seeking disclosure of such information.
20. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE, ATTORNEY'S FEES
a. This Contract has been and shall be construed as having been made and
delivered within the State of Washington, and it is agreed by each party hereto
that this Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, both
as to its interpretation and performance.
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b. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding arising out of this Contract
shall be instituted and maintained only in any of the courts of competent
jurisdiction in Clallam County, Washington.
21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The CITY, to the extent permitted by law, and the CONSULTANT each bind themselves, their
partners, successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party to this Contract
and to the partners, successors, administrators, and assigns of such other party in respect to all
covenants to this Contract.
22. SEVERABILITY
a. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any part, term or provision of this
Contract to be illegal, or invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining
provisions shall not be affected, and the parties' rights and obligations shall be
construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the particular provision
held to be invalid.
b. If it should appear that any provision of this Contract is in conflict with any
statutory provision of the State of Washington, said provision which may conflict
therewith shall be deemed inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in
conflict therewith, and shall be deemed modified to conform to such statutory
provision.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The parties agree that this Contract is the complete expression of its terms and conditions. Any
oral or written representations or understandings not incorporated in this Contract are
specifically excluded.
24. NOTICES
Any notices shall be effective if personally served upon the other party or if mailed by registered
or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set out in Section 4. Notice may
also be given by facsimile with the original to follow by regular mail. Notice shall be deemed to
be given three days following the date of mailing or immediately, if personally served. For
service by facsimile, service shall be effective at the beginning of the next working day.
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The parties to this Contract have executed this Contract to take effect as of the date written
below. .
This Contract shall take effect this
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day of ;11# y
, 2005
CONTRACTOR:
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES:
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Tony iBenedetto, President
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Michael Quinn, Ci
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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William Bloor, City Attorney
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Becky Upton, Cle
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Exhibit A
CONTRACT NUMBER: PA052605
Summary of Purpose:
Create a radio plan to:
1. Improve and enhance radio communications for PenCom and its user agencies.
2. Simplify dispatch operations for improved service to the community.
Consultation Services Provided:
1. Provide a complete and thorough evaluation of the existing PenCom radio system and
method of current use.
a. Inventory and compile all frequencies in use for this purpose as well as likely
candidates to incorporate into the system.
b. Inventory valid licensing of frequencies and locations and allowable uses for
frequencies.
c. With permission, inventory equipment at all PenCom user agency sites.
d. Create radio frequency (RF) site coverage maps of existing and near future radio
sites in VHF and UHF bands.
2. Survey all agencies involved in the PenCom radio system by on-site visits and meetings
with appropriate personnel.
a. Determine needs, concerns and recommendations of all agencies.
b. Obtain any maps, copies of licenses and other documentation necessary to
complete the plan
3. Research other counties using similar frequency schemes
4. Work with the OPSCAN technical committee to ensure the PenCom plan will maximize
the use of the OPSCAN infrastructure as well as any other radio facilities that may help cut
costs. Incorporate licensing of new frequencies as necessary.
5. Prepare document with coverage maps and visual aids.
6. Provide a reasonable estimate of costs to implement the agreed upon system.
7. Provide a proposed implementation plan incorporating a phased in approach.
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EXHIBIT B
CONTRACT NUMBER: PAOS260S
FEE SCHEDULE
$80 PER HOUR
$40 TRAVEL EXPENSE
TOTAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8000.00.
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Verify Workers' Comp Premium Status - Employer Liability Certificate
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Washington State Department of
Labor and Industries
Employer Liability
Certificate
Department of labor and Industries
Employer liability Certificate
Date: OS/26/2005
UBI #: 601 919 176
Business Name: GREENTREE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
Legal Business Name: GREENTREE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
Account #: 925,570-01
'Doing Business As' Name: GREENTREE COMMUNICATIONS COMPA
Quarterly Premium Reports: Quarter 1 of Year 2005
Workers' Comp Premium Status: Account is current. Firm has voluntarily reported and paid
their premiums.
Licensed Contractor? Yes
Account Representative: T7 / CHUCK MYDLAR (360)902-5636
Industrial Insurance Information
The information above shows the employer's industrial insurance (workers' compensation) premium
status with the Department of labor and Industries.
Employers report and pay premiums each quarter based on hours of employee work already performed,
and are liable for premiums found later to be due. Industrial insurance accounts have no policy
periods, cancellation dates or limitations of coverage. (See RCW 51.12.050 and 51.16.190.)
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Commercial Certificate of Insurance . FAR MER S'
Agency . Michael E Lemon Ins Agency, IDe
Name . PO Box 1I9 Issue Date (MMIDDIYY) 105/27/2005 l
& . Sequim W A 98382
Address . 360-681-0696 This certificate Is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights
upon the certificate bolder. Tbls certificate does not amend. extend or alter the
St. 79 Dlst. 13 Agent 329 coverage afforded by the polities shown below.
Companies Providing Coverage:
Insured Company A Truck Insurance Exchange
. Anthony & Susan Dibenedetto Letter
Name . DBA Greentree Communications Company B Farmers Insurance Exchange
Letter
& . PO Box 1I05 Company C Mid-Century Insurance Company
Address . Sequim W A 98382 Letter
Company DB
Letter
Coverages
This Is to certify that the polities of insurance listed below have been issued to the Insured named above for the policy period indicated. Notwithstanding
-~ any requirement. term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which tbls certificate may be issued or may pertain. the insurance
affonled by the policies described berein Is subject to all the terms. exclusions and conditions of sucb polities. Limits shown maybave been reduced by
paid cJaims.
Co. Type of Insurance Pollcy Number Policy Effective Policy Expiration Policy Limits
Ltr. Date (MMlDD/YY) Date (MMlDD/YY)
General Uability General Aggregate $ 2,000,000
Commerdal General Products-ComplOPS
Liability Aggregate $ 20000,000
Personal &
B K - Qcrorrence Version 602013292 01/23/2005 01/23/2006 Advertising Injury $ 1,000,000
Contractua1- Intidental Each Occurrence $ 1,000,000
Only Fire Damage
(Any one lire) $ 50,000
Owners & Contractors Prot Medical Expense
(Any one person) $ 5,000
Automobile Liability Combined Single
B K All Owned Commerdal Umit $ 1,000,000
Autos 60201 3292 01/23/2005 01/23/2006 Bodily In~ury
Scheduled Autos I (Per person $
Hired Autos I ~QY $
Non-Owned Autos
Garage LIability I Property Damage $
Garage Aggregate $
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Umbrella Liability Umit $
Workers' Compensation Statutory
and Each Accident $
Employers' Liability Disease . Each Employee $
DIsease - Policy Umit $
Description of OperationsNehideslRestrictionslSpecial items:
Certificate Holder Cancellation
. City of Port Angeles Should any of the above described polides be cancelled before the expiration date
Name . clo Communications Manager thereof. the issuing company will endeavor to mail 30 days written notice to the
& . 321 E 5th certificate bolder named to the left. but failure to mail sucb notice shall impose no
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Copy Distribution: Service Center Copy and Agent's Copy
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