HomeMy Public PortalAbout097-2023 - Saftey Tech Inc. - annual maintenance for fire suprssion systems in waste water treatment areas AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this j....3174 day of 31,1tve , 2023, by and
between the City of Richmond, Indiana, a municipal corporation acting by and through its Board
of Sanitary Commissioners (referred to as the "City"), and Safety Tech, Inc., PO Box 616, 30
East 7 Street, .Lapel., IN 46051 (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor").
SECTION I. STATEMENT AND SUBJECT OF WORK.
City retains Contractor for service and inspection of Richmond Sanitary District's tire alarm
system and fire suppression system located at the MRF Building, Wastewater Treatment Plant,
and Lab Building for a period of three(3) years.
City sent a Request for Quotes on or about March 22, 2023, seeking quotes for the inspecting,
cleaning and testing of the fire suppression systems located at the Richmond Sanitary District.
The response of Contractor to said Request, for Quotes is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein as Exhibit."A",
The Contractor shall furnish all services necessary for the proper completion of all work
specified..
Should any provisions, terms, or conditions contained in any of the documents attached hereto
and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibits, conflict with any of the provisions, terms, or
conditions of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be controlling.
No performance of.services shall commence until the following has been met:
The City is in receipt of any required certificates of insurance and/or warranties;
2. The City is in receipt of any required affidavit(s) signed by Contractor in accordance with
I.C. § I.(a)(2); and
3. A purchase order has been issued by the Purchasing Department.
SECTION II, STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractotr shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and is not an employee or agent of
the City of Richmond. -Hie Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, competent supervision
of the work,
SECTION III. COMPENSATION
City shall pay Contractor at the rates indicated in Exhibit "A".
SECTION IV', TERM OF A(...IREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective when signed by all of the parties hereto and shall continue
in effect until to and including the date representing three years following the execution of this
Agreement. The Agreement shall automatically be renewed each year, unless, by written notice
more specifically set forth in this Section below, is issued by either party to the other.
Contract Number 97-2023
Notwithstanding the term of this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in
part, for cause, at any time before the delivery of the vehicle described above specifying the
reasons for tennination 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. .unavaillability of sufficient funds to make payment on this Agreement.
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.
This Agreement may also be terminated by either the City or the Contractor, without cause, by
giving at least thirty(30) days written notice to the other party.
In the event of termination of this Agreement, the City shall be i.-equired to make payment for all
work performed prior to the date this Agreement is terminated, but shall be relieved of any other
responsibility herein.
SECTION V. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
Contractor agrees to obtain insurance and to indemnify the City for any damage or injury to
person or :p rope ry 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.
Coverage Limits
A. Worker's Compensation Sc. Statutory
Disability Requirements
B. Employer's Liability $I 00,000
C. Comprehensive General Liability
Section 1. Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
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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 aggregate
E. Malpractice/Errors & Omissions Insurance $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 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 VII. COMPLIANCE WITH INDIANA 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 the Indiana E-Verify
program no longer exists. Prior to the performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall
provide to the Ci7y 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 22-54.7 the Contractor shall he 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 VIII. 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 Board determines during the course
of this Agreement that this certification is no longer valid, Board 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 Board.
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that the Contractor has ceased investment activities in Iran within ninety (90) days after
the written notice is given to the Contractor, the Board may proceed with any remedies it
may have pursuant. to IC 5-22-1.6.5. In the event the Board 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 5-22-1.6.5, the :Board 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 IX. PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
A. Pursuant to Indiana Code 22-9-1-10, Contractor, any sub-contractor, or any person acting
ot-i.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 ex indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex,
disability,national origin, or ancestry.
B. Pursuant to Indiana Code 5-I 6-6-1, the Contractor agrees:
1. 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;
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
nice,religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry;
3. That there may he deducted from the amount payable to Contractor by the City
under this Agreement, a penalty of live 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
dire or to become due hereunder may be forfeited, for a second or a:ny 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 X. 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.
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SECTION XL 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
delegation or assignment, without the prior written consent of the other party, shall he 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. By executing this Agreement the parties agree that this document supersedes any
previous discussian, negotiation, or conversation relating to the subject matter contained 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 out of this Contract must be filed in said courts. The parties specifically agree that no
arbitration or mediation shall be required prior to the commencement of legal proceedings in said
Courts. By executing this Agreement, Contractor is estopped from bringing suit or any other
action in any alternative forum, venue, or in front of any other tribunal, court, or administrative
body other than th.e Circuit or Superior Courts of Wayne County, Indiana, regardless of'any right
Contractor may have to bring such suit in front, of other tribunals or in other venues.
Any perskm executing this Contract in a representative capacity hereby warrants that he/she 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 in its efforts to enforce this
Agreement, including but not limited to, City's reasonable attorney's fees.
In the event that an ambiguity, 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.
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.
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"CITY" "CONTRACTOR"
The City of Richmond, Indiana, by and Safety Tech, Inc.
through its Board of Sanitary
Commissioners
By:
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Safet ech, Inc. Quote 230322JH1
P.O.Box 616
30 East 7'h Street
Lapel, IN 46051
765-534-4309 24hour
765-534-20100 Fax
March 22, 2023
CITY OF RICHMOND
2380 Liberty Avenue
Richmond, IN 47374
Attn: Jeff Lohmoeller
Subject: 2023 Richmond Sanitary District Halon 1301 Fire Protection and Fire Alarm Systems
Service Inspections
Dear Mr. Lohmoeller,
We at SafetyTech, Inc. are pleased to provide a quotation for the Halon 1301 Agent Fire
Suppression System and Building Fire Alarm System Service Inspections at the Richmond
Sanitary District. The system components will be Inspected, cleaned and tested in strict
accordance with the guidelines and code requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection
Association and Equipment manufacturer. Systems inspected will be the Lab Building Halon
1301 Suppression System (2x per year), MERF Building and IPB Building (including all
connected buildings)at the Richmond Sanitary district. Monitoring of the fire alarm system by our
Central Station will be included. Pricing based upon a 3 year maintenance agreement.
Price:
Annual Service Visit:
■ Lab Halon 1301 Service/inspection: $350
■ All Fire Alarm Systems Service/inspection: $425
• Total Annual: $775
Semi-Annual Service Visit:
• Lab Halon 1301 Service/Inspection: S480
■ Total Semi-Annual: $480
Yearly Cost: $1255 per year
Mionitoring:
Analog: $25/month/panel
GSM: $35/Month/panel x it= 142.0
Fire Extinguisher Annual inspection: $4.75/Fire Extinguisher — I7Ca70`3�
Note: Does not Include any required repairs, 6 year or hydrostatic testing.
Emergency Service request are invoiced on a time plus material basis at our current contract
rates as follows:
Standard Labor Rates For Accounts Under Maintenance Package:
Standard Rate: 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
$145.00 per hour, per fire alarm technician (Labor&Travel)
$115.00 per hour, per fire extinguisher technician (Labor&Travel)
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' Premium Rate: /ftephoum, nights,weekends and holidays
S217.5O per hour, per fire alarm technician (Labor&Travel)
$185.88 per hours, per f1ro extinguisher technician (Labor &Travel)
$4G Truck Charge
We atSohstyTooh. Inc. will do what Is necessary to exceed all your expectations.
Thank you for the rtun|ty.
Jason Hight
SafetyTwoh; Inc.
T: 785'634-2800
C: 785'G17-1858
e-mail: ih|qht(ZDoafa�,vhaoh.uo
CC: Lindsay Kinu|nQmr(INna|ngwr@oah*hyteuh.uo)
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