HomeMy Public PortalAbout016-2019 - City owned heavy vehicle towingCITY -OWNED HEAVY VEHICLE TOWING CONTRACT
SECTION 1 PARTIES
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this �f "' day of � 2019, and referred
to as Contract No. 16-2019 by and between the City of Richmond, Indiana, a municipal
corporation acting by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety (hereinafter referred to
as the "City") and (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor").
SECTION 2 TERM OF CONTRACT
The term of the contract shall become effective, as of the day and year first written above,
after all parties have signed and shall continue in effect through March 31, 2021.
SECTION 3 SPECIFICATION FOR PERFORMANCE
CONTRACTOR shall render all services necessary for towing CITY owned heavy
vehicles upon request by appropriate City personnel. CONTRACTOR will respond to calls for
towing within a reasonable time.
SECTION 4 PAYMENT
The CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR for actual towing performed according to the
following schedule for days (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and nights (5:01 p.m. to 7:59 a.m.):
1) Single axle trucks & large buses
2) Tandem axle trucks
3) Fire trucks (axle lift only)
4) Street sweepers
5) Combination sewer cleaning machines
Extra Charges
Axle pulls
Drive line disengagements
Recovery with large wrecker including operator
Each additional operator
Compressed air
Per mile charge outside City limits
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Contract No. 16-2019
SECTION 5 PROHIBITIONS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
A. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this contract or any sub-
contract hereunder, neither CONTRACTOR, nor any person acting on behalf of
CONTRACTOR, shall, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry,
discriminate against any citizen of the state of Indiana who is qualified and available to perform
the work to which the employment relates.
B. Neither CONTRACTOR, nor any person on its behalf, shall in any manner,
discriminate against or intimidate any employee hired for the performance of work under this
contract on account of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry.
C. There may be deducted from the amount payable to CONTRACTOR by the CITY a
penalty of $5.00 for each person for each calendar day during which such person was
discriminated against or intimidated in violation of the provisions of this contract. This contract
may be cancelled or terminated by the CITY, and all money due or to become due hereunder
shall be forfeited for a second or any subsequent violation of the terms or conditions of this
contract relating to discrimination or intimidation.
SECTION 6 COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all provisions of the Indiana Workman's
Compensation law, and shall, before commencing work under this contract, provide the CITY a
certificate of insurance, or a certificate from the industrial board showing that the
CONTRACTOR has complied with Indiana Code Sections 22-3-2-5, 22-3-5-1 and 22-3-5-2.
SECTION 7 IRAN INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Pursuant to Indiana Code (IC) 5-22-16.5, CONTRACTOR certifies that CONTRACTOR
is not engaged in investment activities in Iran. In the event CITY determines during the course
of this Agreement that this certification is no longer valid, CITY shall notify CONTRACTOR in
writing of said determination and shall give CONTRACTOR ninety (90) days within which to
respond to the written notice. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to demonstrate to the CITY that
the CONTRACTOR has ceased investment activities in Iran within ninety (90) days after the
written notice is given to the CONTRACTOR, the CITY may proceed with any remedies it may
have pursuant to IC 5-22-16.5. In the event the CITY determines during the course of this
Agreement that this certification is no longer valid and said determination is not refuted by
CONTRACTOR in the manner set forth in IC 5-22-16.5, the CITY reserves the right to consider
the CONTRACTOR to be in breach of this Agreement and terminate the agreement upon the
expiration of the ninety (90) day period set forth above.
SECTION 8 COMPLIANCE WITH E-VERIFY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-5-1.7, CONTRACTOR is required to enroll in and verify
the work eligibility status of all newly hired employees of the CONTRACTOR through the
Indiana E-Verify program. CONTRACTOR is not required to verify the work eligibility status
of all newly hired employees of the CONTRACTOR through the Indiana E-Verify program if
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the Indiana E-Verify program no longer exists. Prior to the performance of this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall provide to the CITY its signed Affidavit affirming that CONTRACTOR
does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien in accordance with IC 22-5-1.7-11 (a) (2). In
the event CONTRACTOR violates IC 22-5-1.7 the CONTRACTOR shall be required to remedy
the violation not later than thirty (30) days after the CITY notifies the CONTRACTOR of the
violation. If CONTRACTOR fails to remedy the violation within the thirty (30) day period
provided above, the CITY shall consider the CONTRACTOR to be in breach of this Agreement
and this Agreement will be terminated. If the CITY determines that terminating this Agreement
would be detrimental to the *public interest or public property, the CITY may allow this
Agreement to remain in effect until the CITY procures a new CONTRACTOR. If this
Agreement is terminated under this section, then pursuant to IC 22-5-1.7-13 (c) the
CONTRACTOR will remain liable to the CITY for actual damages.
SECTION 9 LIABILITY INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold the City of Richmond, its officers, agents and
employees harmless from any liability resulting from the acts of CONTRACTOR in the course
of performing duties under this agreement and further agrees to release, indemnify and hold
harmless the same from any liability for any negligent acts of the City performed under this
agreement. The indemnification shall include all costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by the
City in the defense of any claim against the City.
CONTRACTOR will provide the City of Richmond with a Certificate of Insurance from
an insurance company approved by the Board of Works, which insurance shall be maintained at
all times during the term of this Contract. The Certificate shall name the City of Richmond as an
additional insured party and shall show insurance coverage in the following amounts:
Coverage
A. Worker's Compensation &
Disability Requirements
B. Comprehensive Auto Liability
Section 1. Bodily Injury
Section 2. Property Damage
Limits
Statutory
$1,000,000 each person
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$1,000,000 each,occurrence
C. Towing Liability ("On -Hook Liability") $100,000
No work or performance of services shall commence until the City is in receipt of
the required certificates of insurance. Also,
FAILURE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PURCHASING WITH UPDATED
INSURANCE COVERAGE WILL BE DEEMED UNRESPONSIVE AND CAN RESULT
IN NOT BEING INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN FUTURE TOWING BIDS.
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SECTION 10 INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY
CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officials and
employees for all claims and liens arising out of any negligent act or omission by
CONTRACTOR or any of its officers, agents, employees or sub -contractors. The indemnity shall
include attorney's fees and all costs and expenses arising from such liability.
SECTION 11 COMPLIANCE
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all federal and state laws that apply to the operation
of wrecker services and shall furnish copies of all licenses, permits or other documentation
required for compliance.
SECTION 12 DEFAULT
CONTRACTOR shall be in default upon the failure to perform any term of this contract.
Upon default, CITY may send CONTRACTOR a written notice of default. If CONTRACTOR
fails to correct the default within 10 days after such notice, CITY shall have the authority to
cancel this contract and enter into an agreement with another wrecker service.
SECTION 13 UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
If funds become unavailable for the fulfillment of this agreement, the CITY shall have
the right to terminate this agreement at any time without penalty by giving written notice thereof
to CONTRACTOR. The CITY shall remain liable for all services rendered by CONTRACTOR
up to the date of termination.
SECTION 14 NOTICE
Any notices required to be given under this agreement shall be mailed by certified mail,
return receipt requested, addressed to the party to be notified at the address set forth below:
ATTN: City of Richmond
Purchasing Director
50 North 5th Street, Richmond, IN 47374
SECTION 15 EXTENT OF THE AGREEMENT
This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and any amendments,
additions, or deletions hereto shall be in writing, signed by the parties and attached to this
contract.
SECTION 16 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
CITY.
This contract may not be assigned by CONTRACTOR without the written consent of the
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SECTION 17 SEVERABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT
In the event that any provision of this agreement is, held invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalidity of the provision shall not affect any other provision of this agreement.
Failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with the provisions of this agreement shall
not constitute a waiver of that party's right to demand later compliance with the same or other
provisions of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at Richmond, Indiana, as of
the day and year first written above, although signatures may be affixed on different dates.
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
INDIANA by and through its
Board of Public Works and Safety
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Vicki Robinson, President
kichard Foore, Member
Wily Palmer, Member
Date: 2-,21-1
APPROVED: t
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