Attachment C
Attachment C
Attachment C
Attachment C
Attachment C
Attachment C
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Goods, Equipment and Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to City the services described in Exhibit A of the Agreement . Contractor shall provide said services at the time, place and in the manner specified in Exhibit A of the Agreement.
2. City Assistance, Facilities, Equipment and Clerical Support. Except as set forth in Exhibit A, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish and maintain all facilities and equipment that may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. If applicable, City shall furnish to Contractor only the facilities and equipment listed in Exhibit A to the Agreement.
3. Compensation. City shall pay Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement as described more particularly in Exhibit A and Exhibit E to the Agreement.
3 .1 Invoices submitted by Contractor to City must contain a brief description of work performed, time spent and City reference number . Within thirty (30) days of receipt of Contractor’s invoice, City will review invoice, and if acceptable make payment on approved invoice.
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pon completion of work and acceptance by City, Contractor shall have sixty (60) days in which to submit final invoicing for payment. An extension may be granted by City upon receiving a written request thirty (30) days in advance of said time limitation. The City shall have no obligation or liability to pay any invoice for work performed which the Contractor fails or neglects to submit within sixty (60) days, or any extension thereof granted by the City, after the work is accepted by the City.
4. Sufficiency of Contractor ’s Work. All Contractor services, work , and deliverables shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner with due diligence in accordance with the degree of skill normally exercised by similar contractors supplying services and work of a similar nature, and in conformance with applicable laws, codes and professional standards . Contractor’s work shall be adequate and sufficient to meet the purposes of this Agreement.
5. Ownership of Work. All reports, work product, all other docu ments completed or partially completed by Contractor or its approved subcontractors , in performance of this Agreement, and if applicable, drawings, designs, and plan review comments shall become the property of the City. Any and all copyrightable subject matter in all materials is hereby assigned to the City and the Contractor and its approved subcontractors agree Attachment C
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to execute any additional documents that m ay be necessary to evi dence such assignment. All materials shall be delivered to the City upon completion or termination of the work under this Agreement. If any materials are lost, damaged or destroyed before final delivery to the City, the Contractor sh all replace them at its own expense.
Contractor and its approved subcontractors shall keep materials confidential. Mate rials shall not be used for purposes other than performance of services under this Agreement and shall not be disclosed to anyone not connected with these services, unless the City provides prior written consent.
6. Timeliness. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Further, Contractor acknowledges that the failure of Contractor to comply with the time limits described in Exhibit A and Exhibit F may result in economic or other losses to the City.
7. Changes. Both parties to this Agreement understand that it may become desirable or necessary during the term of this Agreement for City to modify the scope of services provided for under this Agreement. Any material extension or change in the scope of work shall be discussed with City and the change and cost shall be memorialized in a written amendment to the original contract prior to the performance of the additional work. Until the amendment is so executed, City will not be responsible to pay any charges Contractor may incur in performing such additional services, and Contractor shall not be required to perform any such additional services.
8. Amendment. No variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless an amendment is made in writing and signed by both parties.
9. Contractor’s Status.
9.1 In performing the obligations set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall have the status of an independent contractor and Contractor shall not be considered to be an em ployee of the City for any purpose. All persons working for or under the direction of Contractor are its agents and employees and are not agents or employees of City. Contractor by virtue of this Agreement, has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of City. Except as expressly provided in Exhibit A, Contractor has no authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in the City. No agent, officer or employee of the City is to be considered an employee of the Contractor.
It is understood by both Contractor and City that this Agreement shall not be construed or considered under any circumstances to create an employer -employee relationship or a joint venture.
9 .2 Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of performing the work and services to be provided by Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible to City only for the requirements and results specified in this Agreement and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be subjected to City's Attachment C
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control with respect to the physical action or activities of Contractor in fulfillment of this Agreement. Contractor has control over the manner and means of performing the services under this Agreement. If necessary, Contractor has the responsibility for employing other persons or firms to assist Contractor in fulfilling the terms and obligations under this Agreement.
9 .3 If in the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by Contractor, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision and control of Contractor. All terms of employment including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline, hiring and discharging or any other term of employment or requirements of law shall be determined by the Contractor. 9 .4 It is further understood and agreed that Contractor must issue W-2 forms or other forms as required by law for income and employment tax purposes for all of Contractor's assigned personnel under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
10. Subcontractor.
10 .1 Subcontractors shall not be recognized as having any direct or contr actual relationship with City. Contractor shall be responsible for the work of subcontractor s, which shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Subcontractors will be provided with a copy of the Agreement and be bound by its terms. Contractor is responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its sub contractors and persons directly or indirectly employed by them.
10 .2 If in the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by Contractor, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision and control of Contractor. All terms of employment including hours, wages working conditions, discipline, hiring, and discharging or any other term of employment or requirement of law shall be determined by Contractor.
10 .3 It is further understood and agreed that Contractor must issue W-2 forms or other forms as required by law for income and employment tax purposes for all of Contractor’s personnel.
11. Termination.
11.1 Termination for C onvenience of City . The City m ay terminate this Agreement at any time by mailing a notice in writing to Contractor. The Agreement shall then be deemed terminated, and no further work shall be performed by Contractor. If the Agreement is so terminated, the Contractor shall be paid for the work actually completed at the time the notice of termination is received.
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11.2 Should either party default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, the other party, at that party’s option, may terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to the other party.
11.3 Funding- Non-Appropriation. It is mutually understood between the Parties that payment to the Contractor for performance shall be dependent upon the availability of appropriations by the City Council for the purposes of this Agreement. No legal liability on the part of the City for any payment may arise under this Agreement until funds are made available and until the Contractor has received funding availability, which will be confirmed in writing. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted, or if the City loses funding for any reason, the City, in its sole discretion, shall have the option to either (a) cause this Agreement to be canceled or terminated pursuant to applicable provisions of the Agreement; or (b) offer to amend the Agreement to reflect the reduced funding for this Agreement.
12. Non-Assignability. The Contractor shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any interest or obligation in the Agreem ent without the prior written consent of the City, and then only upon such terms and conditions as City m ay set forth in writing. Contractor shall be solely responsible for reimbursing subcontractors.
13. Indemnity and Hold Harmless. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall hold harmless, defend at its own expense, and indemnify the City of Stockton, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, against any and all liability, claims, losses, damages, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from all acts or omissions of contractor or its officers, agents, or employees in rendering services under this contract; excluding, however, such liability, claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from the City of Stockton’s sole negligence or willful acts.
The duty to defend and the duty to indemnify are separate and distinct obligations. The indemnification obligations of this section shall survive the termination of this agreement.
14. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall maintain in full force and effect at its own cost and expense the insurance coverage as set forth in the attached Exhibit B to this Agreement and shall otherwise comply with the other provisions of Exhibit B to this Agreement.
15. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed in Exhibit A to this Agreement.
16. Conformance to A pplicable Laws. Contractor shall com ply with all applicable Federal, S tate, and Municipal laws, rules, and ordinances. Contractor shall not discri minate in the em ployment of persons or in the provision of services under this Agreem ent on the basis of any legally protected classification, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or religion of such person.
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17. Licenses, Certifications and Permits. Prior to the City’s execution of this Agreement and prior to the Contractor’s engaging in any operation or activity set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain a City of Stockton business license, which must be kept in effect during the term of this Agreement. Contractor covenants that it has obtained all certificates, licenses, permits and the like required to perform the services under this Agreement. Such licenses, certificates and permits shall be maintained in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.
18. Records and Audits . Contractor shall maintain all re cords reg arding this Agreement and the services performed for a period of three (3) years from the date that final payment is made. At any time during normal business hours, the records shall be made available to the City to inspect and audit. To the extent Contractor renders services on a time and materials basis, Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate accounting records, in a form prescribed by City or, if not prescribed by City, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, such records to include, but not be limited to, payroll records, attendance cards, time sheets, and job summaries.
19. Confidentiality. Contractor shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent the unauthorized disclosure and use of City reports, information or conclusions.
20. Conflicts of Interest . Contractor covenants that o ther th an this Agreement, Contractor has no financial interest with any official, employee or other representative of the City. Contractor and its principals do not have any financial interest in real property, sources of income or investment that would be affected in any manner of degree by the performance of Contractor’s services under this Agreement. If such an interest arises, Contractor shall immediately notify the City.
21. Waiver. In the event either City or Contractor at any time waive any breach of this Agreement by the other, such waiver shall not constitute a waiver of any other or succeeding breach of this Agreement, whether of the same or of any other covenant, condition or obligation. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by City shall operate as a waiver on the part of City of any of its rights under this Agreement.
22. Governing Law. California law shall govern any legal action pursuant to this Agreement with venue for all claims in the Superior Court of the County of San Joaquin, Stockton Branch or, where applicable, in the Federal District Court of California, Eastern District, Sacramento Division.
23. No Personal Liability. No official or employee of City shall be personally liable to Contractor in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount due Contractor.
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24. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement or application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or if it is found in contravention of any federal, state or city statue, ordinance or regulation the rema ining provisions of this Agreement or the application thereof shall not be invalidated thereby and shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that the provisions of this Agreement are severable.
25. Non-Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its officers, employees, agents, representatives or subcontractors shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state, or local law, rule or regulation against any employee, applicant for employment or person receiving services under this Agreement because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), marital status, age, political affiliation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, family and medical care leave, pregnancy leave, or disability leave. Contractor and its officers, employees, agents, representative or subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to non- discrimination and equal opportunity, including without limitation the City’s nondiscrimination policy; the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code sections 1299 0 (et seq.); California Labor Code sections 1101, 1102 and 1102.1; the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), as amended; and all applicable regulations promulgated in the California Code of Regulation or Code of Federal Regulations. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that “no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” (42 USC Section 2000d).
http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/titlevi.htm. The City requires compliance with the requirements of Title VI in all of its programs and activities regardless of funding source.
26. Force Majeure. Neith er party shall be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, terrorism, fire, flood, strikes, war, epidemics, pandemics, shortage of power or other acts or causes reasonably beyond the control of that party. The party experiencing the force majeure event agrees to give the other party notice promptly following the occurrence of a force majeure event, and to use diligent efforts to re- commence performance as promptly as commercially practicable.
27. Taxes and Charges. Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all taxes, fees, contributions or charges applicable to the conduct of the Contractor’s business.
28. Cumulative Rights. Any specific right or remedy provided in this Agreement will not be exclusive but will be cumulative of all other rights and remedies to which may be legally entitled.
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29. Advice of Attorney. Each party warrants and represents that in executing this Agreement, it has received independent legal advice from its attorneys or the opportunity to seek such advice.
30. Heading Not Controlling. Headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.
31. Entire Agreement, Integration, and Modification.
31 .1 This Agreement represents the entir e integrated agreement between Contractor and the City; supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral between the parties and may be amended only by a written Amendment signed by the Contractor and City Manager.
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ll Exhibits to this Agreement and this Agreement are intended to be construed as a single document.
32. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement.
33. Authority. The individual(s) executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
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EXHIBIT G
Special Funding Terms & Conditions ARPA
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