HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Solutions (12)THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the 31 day of October, 2022 by and
between the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS (hereinafter referred to as "TOWN") and
Tree Solutions (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR"). In consideration of their
mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. CONTRACTOR. Shall provide or furnish the following specified services and/or
materials:
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Prevention service at the Byrne Preserve Location
which involves treating 238 tree trunks.
2. EXHIBITS. The following attached exhibits are hereby incorporated into and made a
part of this Agreement:
EXHIBIT A — Bid proposal from CONTRACTOR dated October 24, 2022
3. TERMS. The services and/or materials furnished under this Agreement shall
commence October 31, 2022 and shall be completed by December 31, 2022, unless
terminated pursuant to Section 5(f).
4. COMPENSATION. For the full performance of this Agreement:.
a. TOWN shall pay CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed nine thousand seven
hundred forty-six dollars and zero cents ($9,746.00) within thirty (30) days
following receipt of invoice and completion/delivery of services/goods as detailed
in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this Agreement and only upon satisfactory
delivery/completion of goods/services in a manner consistent with
professional/industry standards for the area in which CONTRACTOR operates.
TOWN is not responsible for paying for any work done by CONTRACTOR or any
subcontractor above and beyond the not to exceed amount.
b. Town shall not reimburse for any of CONTRACTOR's costs or expenses to deliver
any services/goods. Town shall not be responsible for any interest or late charges
on any payments from Town to CONTRACTOR.
c. CONTRACTOR is responsible for monitoring its own forces/employees/agents/
subcontractors to ensure delivery of goods/services within the terms of this
Agreement. TOWN will not accept or compensate CONTRACTOR for incomplete
goods/services.
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5. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
a. HOLD HARMLESS. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the TOWN, its officers, agents and employees from any and all demands,
claims or liability of personal injury (including death) and property damage of any
nature, caused by or arising out of the performance of CONTRACTOR under this
Agreement. With regard to CONTRACTOR'S work product, CONTRACTOR
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the TOWN, its officers, agents and
employees from any and all demands, claims or liability of any nature to the extent
caused by the negligent performance of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
b. INSURANCE. CONTRACTOR shall file with the TOWN a certificate of insurance
before commencing any services under this Agreement as follows:
i. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Minimum statutory limits.
ii. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
INSURANCE: General Liability and Property Damage Combined.
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence including comprehensive form, personal
injury, broad form personal damage, contractual and
premises/operation, all on an occurrence basis. If an aggregate limit
exists, it shall apply separately or be no less than two (2) times the
occurrence limit.
iii. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
iv. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE: $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
v. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: The City requires 30 days written notice
of cancellation. Additionally, the notice statement on the certificate
should not include the wording "endeavor to" or "but failure to mail such
notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the
company, its agents or representatives."
vi. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Prior to commencement of services,
evidence of insurance coverage must be shown by a properly executed
certificate of insurance and it shall name "The Town of Los Altos Hills,
its elective and appointed officers, employees, and volunteers" as
additional insureds.
vii. To prevent delay and ensure compliance with this Agreement, the
insurance certificates and endorsements must be submitted to:
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26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
c. NON-DISCRIMINATION. No discrimination shall be made in the employment of
persons under this Agreement because of the race, color, national origin, age,
ancestry, religion or sex of such person.
d. INTEREST OF CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement
is not a contract of employment and does not create an employer-employee
relationship between the TOWN and CONTRACTOR. At all times
CONTRACTOR shall be an independent contractor and CONTRACTOR is not
authorized to bind the TOWN to any contracts or other obligations without the
express written consent of the TOWN. In executing this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest
under this Agreement is an officer or employee of TOWN.
e. CHANGES. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred without advance
written consent of the TOWN. No changes or variations of any kind are authorized
without the written consent of the City Manager. This Agreement may only be
amended by a written instrument signed by both parties.
f. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by TOWN upon seven (7)
days written notice to CONTRACTOR. Monies owed for work satisfactorily
completed shall be paid to CONTRACTOR within 14 days of termination.
g. RECORDS. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys,
calculations, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records,
files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that are
prepared or obtained pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters
covered hereunder shall be the property of the TOWN. CONTRACTOR hereby
agrees to deliver those documents to the TOWN at any time upon demand of the
TOWN. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials,
including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this
Agreement are prepared specifically for the TOWN and are not necessarily
suitable for any future or other use. Failure by CONTRACTOR to deliver these
documents to the TOWN within a reasonable time period or as specified by the
TOWN shall be a material breach of this Agreement. TOWN and CONTRACTOR
agree that until final approval by TOWN, all data, plans, specifications, reports and
other documents are preliminary drafts not kept by the TOWN in the ordinary
course of business and will not be disclosed to third parties without prior written
consent of both parties. All work products submitted to the TOWN pursuant to this
Agreement shall be deemed a "work for hire." Upon submission of any work for
hire pursuant to this Agreement, and acceptance by the TOWN as complete, non-
exclusive title to copyright of said work for hire shall transfer to the TOWN. The
compensation recited in Section 4 shall be deemed to be sufficient consideration
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for said transfer of copyright. CONTRACTOR retains the right to use any project
records, documents and materials for marketing of their professional services.
h. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. The TOWN hereby designates the Utility
Engineering Manager and the City Manager as Contract Administrator for this
agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall only take direction regarding the services
provided under this Agreement from the Contract Administrator. Furthermore,
CONTRACTOR agrees that the Contract Administrator shall be included any
meeting, teleconference or written communication between any Town
representative including Committee members and the CONTRACTOR. The
TOWN may modify the Contract Administrator at any time upon providing written
notice to the CONTRACTOR.
i. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire agreement
between the Parties. Any ambiguities or disputed terms between this Agreement
and any attached Exhibits shall be interpreted according to the language in this
Agreement and not the Exhibits.
6. INVOICING. Send all invoices to the contract coordinator at the address below.
This Agreement shall become effective upon its approval and execution by TOWN. In
witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first written
above.
CONTRACT COORDINATOR and
representative for TOWN:
Melissa Elian
Assistant Engineer
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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