HomeMy Public PortalAbout159-2011 - Sanitary - Wetzel Ford - two half-tPURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this _8th _ day of November 12011, by
and between the City of Richmond, Indiana, a municipal corporation acting by and through its Board
of Sanitary Commissioners and its Stormwater Management Board of Commissioners (hereinafter
referred to as the "City") and Wetzel Ford, 4500 National Road East, Richmond, Indiana 47374
(hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor").
SECTION I. STATEMENT AND SUBJECT OF WORK
City hereby agrees to purchase from Contractor two 2011 Ford F-150 one-half ton pick-up trucks,
delivered.
A Request for Quotes sent out September 7, 2011, has been made available for inspection by
Contractor, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," consisting of four (4) pages, is on file in the offices of
the Richmond Sanitary District, and is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this
Agreement. Contractor agrees to abide by the same, and shall provide said vehicle conforming with
the requirements outlined in the Request for Quotes, except as noted in Contractor's exceptions in
Exhibit "A."
The response of Contractor to said Request for Quotes is attached hereto as Exhibit `B," which
Exhibit is dated October 11, 2011, consisting of six (6) pages, and is hereby incorporated by reference
and made a part of this Agreement. Contractor shall provide all equipment and warranties listed on
Exhibit `B."
Contractor shall not modify or alter any standard warranty from the manufacturer of the above
described vehicle or equipment. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Contractor from providing
any additional or supplemental warranty in addition to that provided by the Manufacturer. Further,
Contractor shall provide City with copies of all warranties upon receiving a written or verbal request
to receive such warranties.
Should any provisions, terms, or conditions contained in any of the documents attached hereto as
Exhibits, or in any of the documents incorporated by reference herein, conflict with any of the
provisions, terms, or conditions of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be controlling.
No work shall commence until the following has been met:
1. The City is in receipt of any required certificates of insurance; and
2. A purchase order has been issued by the Purchasing Department.
SECTION IL STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and is not an employee or agent of the
City of Richmond.
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SECTION III. COMPENSATION
City shall pay Contractor the total sum of Forty -Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty -Two Dollars
and Zero Cents ($44,722.00), for the above described vehicles, delivered.
SECTION IV. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective when signed by all parties and shall continue in effect until
completion of the project.
Notwithstanding the term of this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part,
for cause, at any time by giving at least five (5) working days written notice specifying the effective
date and the reasons for termination which shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. failure, for any reason of the Contractor to fulfill in a timely manner
its obligations under this Agreement;
b. submission of a report, other work product, or advice, whether oral or written, by the
Contractor to the City that is incorrect, incomplete, or does not meet reasonable
professional standards in any material respect;
c. ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement;
d. suspension or termination of the grant funding to the City under which this Agreement
is made; or
e. unavailability of sufficient funds to make payment on this Agreement.
In the event of such termination, the City shall be required to make payment for all work performed
prior to the date this Agreement is terminated, but shall be relieved of any other responsibility herein.
This Agreement may also be terminated by either the City or the Contractor, in whole or in part, by
mutual Agreement setting forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in the case of
partial termination, the portion to be terminated.
SECTION V. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
Contractor agrees to obtain insurance and to indemnify the City for any damage or injury to person or
property or any other claims which may arise from the Contractor's conduct or performance of this
Agreement, either intentionally or negligently; provided, however, that nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed as rendering the Contractor liable for acts of the City, its officers,
agents, or employees. Contractor shall as a prerequisite to this Agreement, purchase and thereafter
maintain such insurance as will protect it from the claims set forth below which may arise out of or
result from the Contractor's operations under this Agreement, whether such operations by the
Contractor or by any sub -contractors or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or
by anyone for whose acts the Contractor may be held responsible.
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Coverage Limits
A. Worker's Compensation & Statutory
Disability Requirements
B. Employer's Liability $100,000
C. Comprehensive General Liability
Section 1. Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Section 2. Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
D. Comprehensive Auto Liability
Section 1. Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each person
$1,000,000 each occurrence
Section 2. Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
E. Comprehensive Umbrella Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence
$1,000,000 each aggregate
SECTION VI. COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW
Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the Indiana Worker's Compensation law, and shall,
before commencing work under this Agreement, 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. If Contractor is an out of state employer and therefore
subject to another state's worker's compensation law, Contractor may choose to comply with all
provisions of its home state's worker's compensation law and provide the City proof of such
compliance in lieu of complying with the provisions of the Indiana Worker's Compensation Law.
SECTION VIL PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-9-1-10, Contractor, any sub -contractor, or any person acting on behalf of
Contractor or any sub -contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with respect to hire, tenure, terms,
conditions or privileges of employment or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment,
because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry.
B. Pursuant to Indiana Code 5-16-6-1, the Contractor agrees:
That in the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this Agreement of
any subcontract hereunder, Contractor, any subcontractor, or any person acting on
behalf of Contractor or any sub -contractor, shall not discriminate by reason of race,
religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry against any citizen of the State of
Indiana who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment
relates;
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2. That Contractor, any sub -contractor, or any person action on behalf of Contractor or
any sub -contractor shall in no manner discriminate against or intimidate any
employee hired for the performance of work under this Agreement on account of
race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry;
3. That there may be deducted from the amount payable to Contractor by the City under
this Agreement, a penalty of five dollars ($5.00) for each person for each calendar
day during which such person was discriminated against or intimidated in violation
of the provisions of the Agreement; and
4. That this Agreement may be canceled or terminated by the City and all money due or
to become due hereunder may be forfeited, for a second or any subsequent violation
of the terms or conditions of this section of the Agreement.
C. Violation of the terms or conditions of this Agreement relating to discrimination or
intimidation shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement.
SECTION VIIL RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Contractor hereby agrees to release and hold harmless the City and all officers, employees, or agents
of the same from all liability which may arise in the course of Contractor's performance of its
obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION IX. MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement is personal to the parties hereto and neither party may assign or delegate any of its
rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party. Any such
assignment or delegation without the prior written consent of the other party shall be null and void.
This Agreement shall be controlled by and interpreted according to Indiana law and shall be binding
upon the parties, their successors and assigns. This document constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties, although it may be altered or amended in whole or in part at any time by filing
with the Agreement a written instrument setting forth such changes signed by both parties. Both
parties expressly agree that this document supersedes all previous negotiations, discussions, or
conversations relating to the subject matter herein.
This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an
original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
The parties hereto submit to jurisdiction of the courts of Wayne County, Indiana, and any suit arising
under this Contract, must be filed in said courts. By signing this agreement, both parties are estopped
from bringing any action in alternative courts or venues. The parties specifically agree that no
arbitration or mediation shall be required prior to the commencement of legal proceedings in Wayne
County Circuit or Superior Court.
Any person executing this Contract in a representative capacity hereby warrants that he has been duly
authorized by his or her principal to execute this Contract.
In the event of any breach of this Agreement by Contractor, and in addition to any other damages or
remedies, Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by City due to the enforcement of this
Agreement, including but not limited to City's reasonable attorney's fees.
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In the event that an ambiguity or question of intent or a need for interpretation of this Agreement
arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties, and no presumption or
burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the
provisions of this Agreement.
If any portion of this agreement is declared unenforceable by a court or tribunal, all other portions
shall remain in full force and effect.
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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.
"CITY"
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
INDIANA by and through its
Board of Sanitary Commissioners
By:—S/S Richard Bodiker
Richard Bodiker, President
Date: November 8, 2011
RIN
THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
INDIANA by and through its
Stormwater Management Board of
Commissioners
Sue Miller, President
S/S Gil Klose
Gilbert Klose, Vice President
S/S Richard Bodiker
Richard Bodiker, Member
Date: November 8, 2011
APPROVED: S/S Sarah L. Hutton
Sarah L. Hutton, Mayor
Date: November 9. 2011
"CONTRACTOR"
WETZEL FORD
By: S/S Brad Robinson
Printed name: (Brad Robinson
Title November 18, 2011
Date: November 18, 2011
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