HomeMy Public PortalAbout211-2022 - Fire - Benjamin Simmons - EMT Instruction Services - 2023 AGREEMENT FOR INSTRUCTION SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into this �� day of lhaig/� , 20 , by and between the
City of Richmond, Indiana,through its Board of Public Works & Sty (hereafter "City") and Benjamin
Simmons, 4401 W.Hummingbird Way,Muncie,IN 47304(hereafter "Simmons").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, The City and Richmond Fire Department have the need, in addition to services provided
by the Richmond Fire Department, to retain specialized instruction services and
assistance to said Fire Department, in connection with as needed training and classroom
instruction to civilians for Emergency Medical Technician ("EMT"), Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation ("CPR"), Pediatric Advanced Life Support ("PALS"), and Advanced
Cardiac Life Support("ACLS")training; and
WHEREAS, The parties believe that Simmons can provide the necessary services to the Richmond
Fire Department as requested and authorized by its Chief; and
WHEREAS, The City, through its Board of Public Works, desires to enter into a contract for the
purchase of instruction services from Simmons as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, including the above
stated recitals,the parties agree as follows:
A. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be for a period beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December
31, 2023. Notwithstanding such term, either party may terminate, for any reason, this
Agreement prior to such,time,with fourteen(14)days prior written notice.
The City shall retain two (2) options to renew, upon the same terms and conditions, for
the 2024 and 2025 calendar years.
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 Simmons to fulfill in a timely manner his obligations under
this Agreement;
b. submission of a report, other work product, or advice, whether oral or written, by
Simmons to the City that is incorrect, incomplete, or does not meet reasonable
professional standards in any material respect;
c. unavailability of sufficient funds to make payment on this Agreement.
Contract No. 211-2022
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 Simmons, 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.
This Agreement may also be terminated by the City if a force-majeure event occurs and
the results or aftereffects of said event causes the performance of this Agreement to
become impossible or highly impracticable. Said event or results or aftereffects of said
event would include events or effects which the parties to this Agreement could not have
anticipated or controlled. Examples of a force-majeure event, or its results, would
include, but would not be limited to, events such as an Act of God, an Act of Nature, an
Act of Law, or an Emergency Act of Executive Enforcement of the Federal government,
the State of Indiana, or local government.
B. COMPENSATION
1. In consideration for the services to be provided herein, Simmons shall be paid the
sum of Thirty Dollars and Zero Cents ($30.00) per hour of actual teaching class
time. In the event this Agreement is terminated by either party prior to
December 31, 2023, as provided herein, this sum shall be pro-rated to the date of
termination. All invoices for services hereunder shall be submitted by Simmons
in the name of Simmons, and reported for state and federal tax reporting purposes
under the federal tax identification number of Simmons.
C. DUTIES OF ENGAGEMENT
1. Simmons shall serve as an instructor for the Richmond Fire Department for the
City. In such capacity, Simmons shall report to Fire Chief Jerry Purcell.
The duties of Simmons shall include, but not be limited to, providing as-needed
specialized instruction services for courses in connection with training and
classroom instruction to civilians for EMT, CPR, PALS, and ACLS training for
the Richmond Fire Department.
2. The above-described specialized instruction and training courses provided to
civilians shall be credited through Ivy Tech Community College and Simmons
shall maintain all certifications and/or license requirements necessary to provide
adequate instruction for the civilians participating in said courses.
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D OBLIGATIONS OF CITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES
City shall provide Simmons the following support services and facilities to better enable
Simmons to provide the services contemplated by this Agreement:
a) Classroom instruction space for use at the Richmond Fire Department;
b) Computer, e-mail access, word processing software (Microsoft Word 95 or a more
recent version), telephone, facsimile service and the usual and customary office
equipment and supplies of comparable quality as those other offices housed in said
City Building as requested;
c) Use and support of a secretary for the Richmond Fire Department.
d) Use of a City vehicle when specifically authorized.
E. PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-9-1-10, Simmons or any person acting on behalf of
Simmons 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.
F. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
Simmons 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 Simmons's conduct or
performance of this Agreement, either intentionally or negligently; provided, however,
that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as rendering Simmons liable
for acts of the City, its officers, agents, or employees. Simmons 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 Simmons's operations
under this Agreement,whether such operations by Simmons or by any sub-contractors or
by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts
Simmons may be held responsible.
Coverage Limits
1. Worker's Compensation& Statutory
Disability Requirements
2. Employer's Liability $100,000
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3. Comprehensive General Liability
Section(a). Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Section(b). Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
4. Comprehensive Auto Liability
Section(a). Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each person
$1,000,000 each occurrence
Section(b). Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence
5. Comprehensive Umbrella Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 each aggregate
G. COMPLIANCE WITH INDIANA E-VERIFY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-5-1.7, Simmons 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 (if applicable). Simmons is not required to verify the work eligibility
status of all newly hired employees of the contractor through the Indiana E-Verify
program if the Indiana E-Verify program no longer exists. Prior to the performance of
this Agreement, Simmons shall provide to the City his signed Affidavit affirming that
Simmons is not an unauthorized alien and/or does not knowingly employ an unauthorized
alien in accordance with IC 22-5-1.7-11 (a) (2). In the event Simmons violates IC 22-5-
1.7 Simmons shall be required to remedy the violation not later than thirty(30) days after
the City notifies Simmons of the violation. If Simmons fails to remedy the violation
within the thirty (30) day period provided above, the City shall consider the Simmons 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.
H. IRAN INVESTMENT
Pursuant to Indiana Code (IC) 5-22-16.5, Simmons certifies that he 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 Simmons in writing
of said determination and shall give contractor ninety (90) days within which to respond
to the written notice. In the event Simmons fails to demonstrate to the City that Simmons
has ceased investment activities in Iran within ninety(90) days after the written notice is
given to Simmons,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 Simmons in the
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manner set forth in IC 5-22-16.5,the City reserves the right to consider Simmons to be in
breach of this Agreement and terminate the agreement upon the expiration of the ninety
(90)day period set forth above.
In Witness Whereof,the parties execute this agreement as of the date first set forth above.
"CITY" "SIMMONS"
City of Richmond,Indiana,through 4401 W.Hummingbird Way
its Board of Public Works& Safety Muncie,IN 47304
By d By
Vicki Robinson,President enjamin Simmons
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Emily P lmer,Member
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Matt Evans,Member
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Approved by the Mayor this 13 day
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