HomeMy Public PortalAbout047-2007 -Street - Studebaker International - Dump TruckPURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this _26th day of April_, 2007, 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 Studebaker International
Trucks, Inc., 3200 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374 (hereinafter referred to as the
"Contractor").
SECTION I. STATEMENT AND SUBJECT OF WORK
City hereby agrees to purchase, from Contractor a single axle dump truck with snow blade and salt
spreader.
A Bid Specification dated March 15, 2007, has been made available for inspection by Contractor, is
on file in the Purchasing office for the City, and is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part
of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to abide by the same, as evidenced by the attached Exhibit A",
an exhibit dated April 5, 2007, consisting of two (2) pages, and shall provide said single axle dump
truck with snow blade and salt spreader conforming with the requirements outlined in the Bid
Specifications.
Delivery of any vehicle that does not meet all specifications listed on "the Bid Specifications" will be
considered a breach of this Agreement.
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 its warranty upon receiving a written or verbal request to
receive such warranty.
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.
This Agreement shall not take effect until the City is in receipt of any required bonds and certificates
of insurance, and until 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.
SECTION III. COMPENSATION
City shall pay Contractor a total sum not to exceed Eighty Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen
Dollars and Zero Cents ($83, 815.00) for the above described single axle dump truck with snow blade
and salt spreader.
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SECTION IV. 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.
SECTION V. 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.
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
Works and Public Safety
S/S Vicki Robinson
Vicki Robinson, President
Date: April 27, 2007
APPROVED: S/S Sarah L. Hutton
Sarah L. Hutton, Mayor
Date: April 27, 2007
"CONTRACTOR"
STUDEBAKER INTERNATIONAL
TRUCKS, INC.
By:_S/S Noble F. Jackson_
Printed: (—Noble F. Jackson )
Title Commercial Truck Manager
Date: April 27, 2007
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