AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, OR EXPERT SERVICES

CONTRACT NO. ___________

SHORT TITLE OF WORK PROJECT: OMSI – Combined Sewer Overflow Program Exhibition

 

This contract is between the City of Portland, acting by and through its Elected Officials, hereafter called "City," and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), hereafter called Contractor. The City's Project Manager for this contract is Joan M. Saroka, BES Communications Manager.

 

Effective Date and Duration

This contract shall become effective on July 15, 2002 (or on the date at which every party has signed this contract, whichever is later.) This contract shall expire, unless otherwise terminated or extended, on September 30, 2003.

 

Statement of Work

(a)  The statement of work is contained in EXHIBIT A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

(b)  The delivery schedule for the work is identified in EXHIBIT A.

 

Consideration

(a)  City agrees to pay Contractor a sum not to exceed $150,000 for accomplishment of the work.

(b)  Interim payments shall be made to Contractor according to the schedule identified in EXHIBIT A.

 

Terms and conditions listed on pages 2 - 4.

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CONTRACTOR DATA, CERTIFICATION, AND SIGNATURE

 

Name (please print): Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).

Address:   1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214-3354

Social Security #: _______________________________

Federal Tax ID #: 93-0402877   State Tax ID #: _______________ Business License # 398331

Citizenship:  Nonresident alien ____ Yes  ____ No

Business Designation (check one): ____ Individual ____ Sole Proprietorship ____ Partnership ____ Corporation

____ Limited Liability Co (LLC) ____ Estate/Trust ____ Public Service Corp. __X_ Government/Nonprofit

 

Payment information will be reported to the IRS under the name and taxpayer I.D. number provided above. Information must be provided prior to contract approval. Information not matching IRS records could subject you to 20 percent backup withholding.

 

I, the undersigned, agree to perform work outlined in this contract in accordance to the terms and conditions (listed on pages 2-4 and made part of this contract by reference) and the statement of work made part of this contract by reference; hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I/my business am not/is not in violation of any Oregon tax laws; hereby certify that my business is certified as an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer as prescribed by Chapter 3.100 of Code of the City of Portland; and hereby certify I am an independent contractor as defined in ORS 670.600.

 

Approved by the Contractor:  _______________________________________    _____________________

         Signature/Title          Date

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CITY OF PORTLAND SIGNATURES

 

Approved by Mayor or Commissioner:    _______________________________________________________              Elected Official or Delegate        Date

 

Approved by Bureau Director:    _______________________________________________________

         Bureau Director          Date

 

Approved by City Auditor:    _______________________________________________________

         City Auditor          Date

Approved as to form

by City Attorney:      _______________________________________________________

(Rev.07/00)        Office of City Attorney        Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CITY OF PORTLAND

STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR

PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL & EXPERT SERVICES (MANDATORY PROVISIONS)

 

1.  Access to Records

The Contractor shall maintain, and the City of Portland ("City") and its duly authorized representatives shall have access to the books, documents, papers, and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to the specific contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcripts for a period of three years after final payment. Copies of applicable records shall be made available upon request. Payment for cost of copies is reimbursable by the City.

 

2.  Audits

(a) The City, either directly or through a designated representative, may conduct financial and performance audits of the billings and services specified in this agreement at any time in the course of the agreement and during the three (3) year period established by section 1, Access to Records. Audits will be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as promulgated in Government Auditing Standards by the Comptroller General of the United States General Accounting Office.

(b) If an audit discloses that payments to the Contractor were in excess of the amount to which the Contractor was entitled, then the Contractor shall repay the amount of the excess to the City.

(c) If any audit shows performance of services is not efficient in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, or that the program is not effective in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, the City may pursue remedies provided under section 5, Early Termination of Agreement and section 7, Remedies.

 

3.  Effective Date and Duration

The passage of the contract expiration date (as recorded on reverse side) shall not extinguish, prejudice, or limit either party's right to enforce this contract with respect to any default or defect in performance that has not been cured.

 

4.  Funds

The City certifies that sufficient funds are available and authorized for expenditure to finance the cost of this contract.

 

5.  Early Termination of Agreement

(a) The City and the Contractor, by mutual written agreement, may terminate this Agreement at any time.

(b) The City, on thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor, may terminate this Agreement for any reason deemed appropriate in its sole discretion.

(c) Either the City or the Contractor may terminate this Agreement in the event of a breach of the Agreement by the other. Prior to such termination, however, the party seeking the termination shall give to the other party written notice of the breach and of the party's intent to terminate. If the party has not entirely cured the breach within fifteen (15) days of the notice, then the party giving the notice may terminate the Agreement at any time thereafter by giving a written notice of termination.

 

6.  Payment on Early Termination

(a) In the event of termination under subsection 5(a) or 5(b), Early Termination of Agreement hereof, the City shall pay the Contractor for work performed in accordance with the Agreement prior to the termination date.

(b) In the event of termination under subsection 5(c), Early Termination of Agreement hereof, by the Contractor due to a breach by the City, then the City shall pay the Contractor as provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) In the event of termination under subsection 5(c), Early Termination of Agreement hereof, by the City due to a breach by the Contractor, then the City shall pay the Contractor as provided in subsection (a) of this section, subject to set off of excess costs, as provided for in section 7(a), Remedies.

(d) In the event of early termination all of the Contractor's work product will become and remain property of the City.

 

7.  Remedies

(a) In the event of termination under subsection 5(c), Early Termination of Agreement, hereof, by the City due to a breach by the Contractor, then the City may complete the work either itself, by agreement with another contractor or by a combination thereof. In the event the cost of completing the work exceeds the remaining unpaid balance of the total compensation provided under this contract, then the Contractor shall pay to the City the amount of the reasonable excess.

(b) The remedies provided to the City under section 5, Early Termination of Agreement and section 7, Remedies for a breach by the Contractor shall not be exclusive. The City also shall be entitled to any other equitable and legal remedies that are available.

(c) In the event of breach of this Agreement by the City, then the Contractor's remedy shall be limited to termination of the Agreement and receipt of payment as provided in section 5(c), Early Termination of Agreement and section 6(b), Payment on Early Termination hereof.

 

8.  Subcontracts and Assignment

Contractor shall not subcontract, assign or transfer any of the work scheduled under this agreement, without the prior written consent of the City. Notwithstanding City approval of a subcontractor, the Contractor shall remain obligated for full performance hereunder, and the City shall incur no obligation other than its obligations to the Contractor hereunder. The Contractor agrees that if subcontractors are employed in the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor and its subcontractors are subject to the requirements and sanctions of ORS Chapter 656, Workers’ Compensation.

 

 

 

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9.  Compliance with Applicable Law

In connection with its activities under this Agreement, Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Contractor shall complete Exhibit B, Independent Contractor/Workers’ Compensation Insurance Questionnaire, which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

 

9a.  Indemnity - Claims for Other than Professional Liability

Contractor shall defend, save, and hold harmless the City of Portland, its officers, agents, and employees, from all claims, suits, or actions of whatsoever nature, including intentional acts, resulting from or arising out of the activities of Contractor or its subcontractors, agents or employees under this agreement.

 

9b.  Indemnity - Claims for Professional Liability

Contractor shall defend, save, and hold harmless the City of Portland, its officers, agents, and employees, from all claims, suits, or actions arising out of the professional negligent acts, errors or omissions of Contractor or its subcontractors and sub-consultants, agents or employees in performance of professional services under this agreement.

 

9c.  Indemnity - Standard of Care

If Contractor's services involve engineering or consulting, the standard of care applicable to Contractor's service will be the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by professional engineers or consultants performing the same or similar services at the time such services are performed. Contractor will re-perform any services not meeting this standard without additional compensation.

 

10.  Insurance

Exhibit C is hereby referenced and made a part of this contract.

 

11.  Ownership of Work Product

All work products of the Contractor which result from this contract are the exclusive property of the City. Upon approval by the City Project Manager, the contractor will house and display the exhibition for at least 5 years. When the exhibit is decommissioned as instructed by the City, OMSI will retain ownership of the exhibition materials for use in future exhibits.

 

12.  Nondiscrimination

Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of federal and state civil rights and rehabilitation statutes, rules, and regulations. Contractor also shall comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub I. No. 101-336) including Title II of that Act, ORS 659.425, and all regulations and administrative rules established pursuant to those laws.

 

13.  Successors in Interest

The provisions of this contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and approved assigns.

 

14.  Severability

The parties agree that if any term or provision of this contract is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining terms and provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the contract did not contain the particular term or provision held to be invalid.

 

15.  Waiver

The failure of the City to enforce any provision of this contract shall not constitute a waiver by the City of that or any other provision.

 

16.  Errors

The Contractor shall perform such additional work as may be necessary to correct errors in the work required under this contract without undue delays and without additional cost.

 

17.  Governing Law

The provisions of this contract shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Oregon. Any action or suits involving any question arising under this contract must be brought in the appropriate court in Multnomah County Oregon.

 

18.  Amendments

(a) The City and the Contractor may amend this Agreement at any time only by written amendment executed by the City and the Contractor. Unless otherwise provided, if the original contract required an ordinance, any amendment that increases the amount of compensation payable to the Contractor must be approved by ordinance of the City Council. If the original contract did not require an ordinance, the commissioner-in-charge may approve an amendment increasing the amount of compensation, provided the total contract price does not exceed the formal bid threshold amount set annually by the City Auditor. The Project Manager may agree to and execute any other amendment on behalf of the City.

(b) Any change in the Scope of Contractor Services shall be deemed an amendment subject to subsection (a).

 

19.  Business License

The Contractor shall obtain a City of Portland business license as required by PCC 7.02.030 prior to beginning work under this Agreement. The Contractor shall provide a business license number in the space provided on page one of this Agreement.

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20.  Prohibited Interest

(a) No City officer or employee during his or her tenure or for one year thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof.

(b) No City officer or employee who participated in the award of this Agreement shall be employed by the Contractor during the period of the Agreement.

 

21.  Payment to Vendors and Subcontractors

The Contractor shall timely pay all suppliers, lessors and contractors providing it services, materials or equipment for carrying out its obligations under this Agreement. The Contractor shall not take or fail to take any action in a manner that causes the City or any materials that the Contractor provides hereunder to be subject to any claim or lien of any person without the City's prior written consent.

 

Merger Clause

THIS CONTRACT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. NO WAIVER, CONSENT, MODIFICATION, OR CHANGE OF TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT SHALL BIND EITHER PARTY UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES. SUCH WAIVER, CONSENT, MODIFICATION, OR CHANGE IF MADE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN SPECIFIC INSTANCES AND FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE GIVEN. THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN REGARDING THIS CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR, BY THE SIGNATURE OF ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE OR SHE HAS READ THIS CONTRACT, UNDERSTANDS IT AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

OPTIONAL PROVISIONS (selected by City Project Manager)

 

22.  Arbitration: /_X / Not Applicable /___/ Applicable (consult with City Attorney’s Office before finalizing as applicable)

(a) Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, which is not settled by mutual agreement of the Contractor and the City within sixty (60) days of notification in writing by either party, shall be submitted to an arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties. In the event the parties cannot agree on the arbitrator, then the arbitrator shall be appointed by the Presiding Judge (Civil) of the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Multnomah. The arbitrator shall be selected within thirty (30) days from the expiration of the sixty (60) day period following notification of the dispute. The arbitration, and any litigation arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, shall be conducted in Portland, Oregon, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, and shall be as speedy as reasonably possible. The applicable arbitration rules for the Multnomah County courts shall apply unless the parties agree in writing to other rules. The arbitrator shall render a decision within forty-five (45) days of the first meeting with the Contractor and the City. Insofar as the Contractor and the City legally may do so, they agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator.

(b) Notwithstanding any dispute under this Agreement, whether before or during arbitration, the Contractor shall continue to perform its work pending resolution of a dispute, and the City shall make payments as required by the Agreement for undisputed portions of work.

 

23.  Progress Reports: /___/ Applicable /_X / Not Applicable

The Contractor shall provide monthly progress reports to the Project Manager. If applicable, Exhibit A should list what information the Contractor must include in monthly progress reports.

 

24.  Contractor's Personnel: /___/ Applicable /X_/ Not Applicable

The Contractor shall assign the following personnel to do the work in the capacities designated: If applicable, list selected personnel in Exhibit A.

 

25.  Accounting Information:

Contract Managers must complete the following:

 

 

 **Description of work to be performed:__________________________________________________________

 

 Vendor number_________

 

 GL Fund Number __151___ Account ___521000____ Center Code _145-22-110___ Amount __$150,000

 PTS:  _6680/______/______/_______

   Project  Org. TW

 

 

 Project Manager__Joan M. Saroka _______________ Phone__503-823-5021___________

 

 

 Payment terms Net 30 days unless otherwise indicated.

 

 

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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, OR EXPERT SERVICES

EXHIBIT A

 

Statement of the Work

and

Payment Schedule

 

 

 

 

Statement of Work

Objective:

 To create an OMSI exhibition to present visitors with information addressing the following questions:

1.  What are combined sewers and why do they overflow?

2.  Why do we have combined sewers in Portland?

3.  Why are CSOs a problem?

4.  What will be the benefits of reducing CSOs?

5.  What actions are being taken to solve the problem?

 

Scope:

 The exhibition, to be displayed in OMSI’s Earth Science Hall, will be 500 square feet and will include 3 to 4 interactive components, a multi-media component, and graphic panels that present the appropriate maps and background photos. The exhibition will recognize the sponsors of the display.

 

Deliverables:

 Phase 1

1.  Develop exhibit content plan including baseline data gathering, advisory group identification, focus group studies, develop exhibit descriptions, and draft text. Draft will be approved by City Project Manager before moving to step 2. (August to October 2002)

2.  Develop design concepts including size definition and scope of exhibits, create exhibit concept rendering and prepare presentation package for City Project Manager’s approval. (September – November 2002)

3.  Prototype testing including develop prototypes as required and evaluate prototypes. (November 02–February 03)

 

Phase 2

1.  Develop final design, which will include production drawings and graphic design, will be approved by the City Project Manager’s before exhibit fabrication begins. (December 02-March 03).

2.  Exhibit fabrication includes the construction and installation of final exhibit. (April – September 03)

 

Compensation:

The compensation for the above scope of work will not exceed $150,000.

 

Payment schedule:

The contractor will provide Environmental Services with monthly progress billings for the work performed. The billings will include work products and deliverables accomplished during the month. All invoicing must be done in whole dollars. Invoices shall be submitted to the project manager (identified in section 1) monthly.

 

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EXHIBIT B

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

SECTION A

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION I, undersigned, am authorized to act on behalf of entity designated below, hereby certify that entity has current Workers' Compensation Insurance.

 

 Signature_________________________________ Date_________________________ Entity_______________________

 

If entity does not have Workers' Compensation Insurance, City Project Manager and Contractor complete the remainder of this form.

 

SECTION B

ORS 670.600 Independent contractor; standards. As used in various provisions of ORS Chapters 316, 656, 657, and 701, an individual or business entity that performs labor or services for remuneration shall be considered to perform the labor or services as an "independent contractor" if the standards of this section are met. The contracted work meets the following standards:

 

1.  The individual or business entity providing the labor or services is free from direction and control over the means and manner of providing the labor or services, subject only to the right of the person for whom the labor or services are provided to specify the desired results;

 

2.  The individual or business entity providing labor or services is responsible for obtaining all assumed business registrations or professional occupation licenses required by state law or local government ordinances for the individual or business entity to conduct the business;

 

3.  The individual or business entity providing labor or services furnishes the tools or equipment necessary for performance of the contracted labor or services;

 

4.  The individual or business entity providing labor or services has the authority to hire and fire employees to perform the labor or services;

 

5.  Payment for the labor or services is made upon completion of the performance of specific portions of the project or is made on the basis of an annual or periodic retainer.

 

 ____________________________________________________________________  ____________________________

 Project Manager Signature              Date

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION C

 

Independent contractor certifies he/she meets the following standards:

 

1.  The individual or business entity providing labor or services is registered under ORS Chapter 701, if the individual or business entity provides labor or services for which such registration is required;

 

2.  Federal and state income tax returns in the name of the business or a business Schedule C or form Schedule F as part of the personal income tax return were filed for the previous year if the individual or business entity performed labor or services as an independent contractor in the previous year; and

 

3.  The individual or business entity represents to the public that the labor or services are to be provided by an independently established business. Except when an individual or business entity files a Schedule F as part of the personal income tax returns and the individual or business entity performs farm labor or services that are reportable on Schedule C, an individual or business entity is considered to be engaged in an independently established business when four or more of the following circumstances exist. Contractor check four or more of the following:

 

 

_____  A.  The labor or services are primarily carried out at a location that is separate from the residence of an individual who performs the labor or services, or are primarily carried out in a specific portion of the residence, which portion is set aside as the location of the business;

 

_____  B.  Commercial advertising or business cards as is customary in operating similar businesses are purchased for the business, or the individual or business entity has a trade association membership;

 

_____  C.  Telephone listing and service are used for the business that is separate from the personal residence listing and service used by an individual who performs the labor or services;

 

_____  D.  Labor or services are performed only pursuant to written contracts;

 

_____  E.  Labor or services are performed for two or more different persons within a period of one year; or

 

_____  F.  The individual or business entity assumes financial responsibility for defective workmanship or for service not provided as evidenced by the ownership of performance bonds, warranties, errors and omission insurance or liability insurance relating to the labor or services to be provided.

 

 ____________________________________________________________________  ____________________________

 Contractor Signature              Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT C

 

INSURANCE (The Project Manager must answer and initial 2, 3, and 4 below).

 

During the term of this contract Contractor shall maintain in force at its own expense, each insurance noted below:

 

1.  Workers Compensation insurance in compliance with ORS 656.017, which requires subject employers to provide Oregon workers' compensation coverage for all their subject workers (contractors with one or more employees, unless exempt under ORS 656.027).

 

                           

 

2.  __x___ Required and attached or Waived by City Attorney :_______

 

General Liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $500,000 each occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. It shall include contractual liability coverage for the indemnity provided under this contract, and shall provide that City of Portland, and its agents, officers, and employees are Additional Insured but only with respect to the Contractor's services to be provided under this Contract:

 

3.  ___x__ Required and attached or Waived by City Attorney : _______                

Automobile Liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $500,000 each occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, including coverage for owned, hired, or nonowned vehicles, as applicable:

 

4.  _____ Required and attached or Waived by City Attorney : __x____

 

Professional Liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 each claim, incident, or occurrence. This is to cover damages caused by error, omission or negligent acts related to the professional services to be provided under this contract.

 

5.  On all types of insurance. There shall be no cancellation, material change, reduction of limits, or intent not to renew the insurance coverage(s) without 30-days written notice from the Contractor or its insurer(s) to the City.

 

6.  Certificates of insurance. As evidence of the insurance coverages required by this contract, the Contractor shall furnish acceptable insurance certificates to the City at the time contractor returns signed contracts. The certificate will specify all of the parties who are Additional Insured and will include the 30-day cancellation clause that provides that the insurance shall not terminate or be cancelled without 30 days written notice first being given to the City Auditor. Insuring companies or entities are subject to City acceptance. If requested, complete policy copies shall be provided to the City. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all pertinent deductibles, self-insured retentions, and/or self-insurance.