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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018.08.23 TAG Historical Research & Consulting Consulting Services Agreement CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT This Consulting Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of August 23, 2018 (the "Effective Date") by and between the City of McCall, Idaho, a municipal corporation,(the"City"), and TAG Historical Research&Consulting a/b/n The Arrowrock Group, Inc. (the "Consultant," and together with the City, the "Parties"). RECITALS WHEREAS,the City wishes to engage the Consultant as an independent contractor for the Company for the purpose of providing the professional services set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof(the "Services") on the terms and conditions set forth below; and WHEREAS,the Consultant wishes to provide the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, each Party is duly authorized and capable of entering into this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and benefits contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows: 1. RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) Of the Contractor. The Consultant agrees to do each of the following: A. Perform the Services set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto; provided, however, that if a conflict exists between this Agreement and any term in Exhibit A, the terms in this Agreement shall control. B. Devote as much productive time, energy, and ability to the performance of its duties hereunder as necessary to provide the required Services in a timely and productive manner in order to complete the services by the dates specified in the Schedule in Exhibit A. C. Perform the Services in a safe, good, and workmanlike manner by fully- trained, skilled, competent,and experienced personnel using at all times adequate equipment in good working order. D. Communicate with the City regarding progress the Consultant has made in performing the Services. E. Provide services (including the Services) that are satisfactory and acceptable to the City. Page 1 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 (b) Of the City. The City agrees to do each of the following: A. Engage the Consultant as an independent contractor to perform the Services set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement. B. Provide relevant information to assist the Consultant with the performance of the Services. C. Satisfy all of the Consultant's reasonable requests for assistance in its performance of the Services. 2. NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP. (a) Independent Contractor Status. The Consultant agrees to perform the Services hereunder solely as an independent contractor. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, franchise, agency, employer/employee, or similar relationship between the Parties, or as authorizing either Party to act as the agent of the other. The Consultant is and will remain an independent contractor in its relationship to the City. The City shall not be responsible for withholding taxes with respect to the Consultant's compensation hereunder. The Consultant shall have no claim against the City hereunder or otherwise for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security, worker's compensation, health or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind.Nothing in this Agreement shall create any obligation between either Party and a third party. (b) Indemnification of City by Consultant. The City has entered into this Agreement in reliance on information provided by the Consultant,including the Consultant's express representation that it is an independent contractor and in compliance with all applicable laws related to work as an independent contractor. If any regulatory body or court of competent jurisdiction finds that the Consultant is not an independent contractor and/or is not in compliance with applicable laws related to work as an independent contractor, based on the Consultant's own actions, the Consultant shall assume full responsibility and liability for all taxes, assessments, and penalties imposed against the Consultant and/or the City resulting from such contrary interpretation, including but not limited to taxes, assessments, and penalties that would have been deducted from the Consultant's earnings had the Consultant been on the Consultant's payroll and employed as an employee of the City. 3. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Page 2 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 The Consultant agrees, during the Term and thereafter, to hold in strictest confidence, and not to use, except for the benefit of the City, or to disclose to any person, firm, or corporation without the prior written authorization of the City, any Confidential Information of the City. "Confidential Information" means any of the City's proprietary information, technical data, trade secrets, or know-how, including, but not limited to, research, product plans, products, services, customer lists, markets, software, developments, inventions, processes, formulas, technology, designs, drawings, engineering, hardware configuration information, marketing, finances, or other business information disclosed to the Consultant by the City, either directly or indirectly. The Consultant may use the Confidential Information to the extent necessary for negotiations, discussions, and consultations with City personnel or authorized representatives or for any other purpose the City may hereafter authorize in writing. 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. (a) The Parties each represent and warrant as follows: A. Each Party has full power,authority, and right to perform its obligations under the Agreement. B. This Agreement is a legal, valid, and binding obligation of each Party, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and equitable remedies). C. Entering into this Agreement will not violate the charter or bylaws of either Party or any material contract to which that Party is also a party. (b) The Consultant hereby represents and warrants as follows: A. The Consultant has the sole right to control and direct the means,details, manner, and method by which the Services required by this Agreement will be performed. B. The Consultant has the right to perform the Services required by this Agreement at any place or location, and at such times as the Consultant shall determine. C. The Services shall be performed in accordance with standards prevailing in the City's industry, and shall further be performed in accordance with and shall not violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations, and the Consultant shall obtain all permits or permissions required to comply with such standards, laws, rules, or regulations. D. The Services required by this Agreement shall be performed by the Consultant or the Consultant's staff, and the City shall not be required Page 3 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 to hire, supervise, or pay any assistants to help the Consultant perform such Services. E. The Consultant is responsible for paying all ordinary and necessary expenses of its staff. F. The Consultant is responsible for providing insurance coverage for itself and its staff. Consultant shall provide proof of its insurance coverages, including liability and worker's compensation insurance, to City prior to beginning work. (c) The City hereby represents and warrants as follows: A. The City shall notify the Consultant of any changes to its procedures affecting the Consultant's obligations under this Agreement at least 30 days prior to implementing such changes. B. The City shall provide such other assistance to the Consultant as it deems reasonable and appropriate. 5. COMPENSATION. (a) Terms and Conditions. The City shall pay the Consultant in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A. (b) Timing of Payment. Payments shall be made to the Consultant within forty- five (45) days of the City's receipt of the Consultant's invoice (supported by reasonable documentation) for all Services performed to the City's satisfaction in accordance with Exhibit A. (c) No Payments in Certain Circumstances. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no payment shall be payable to the Consultant under any of the following circumstances: A. if prohibited under applicable government law,regulation,or policy; B. if the Consultant did not directly perform or complete all of the Services described in Exhibit A; C. if the Consultant did not perform the Services to the reasonable satisfaction of the City; or D. if the Services performed occurred after the expiration or termination of the Term of this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Page 4 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 (d) No Other Compensation. The compensation set out above shall be the Consultant's sole compensation under this Agreement. (e) Expenses. Any expenses incurred by the Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be the Consultant's sole responsibility. (f) Taxes. The Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of all income, social security, employment-related, or other taxes incurred as a result of the performance of the Services by the Consultant under this Agreement and for all obligations, reports, and timely notifications relating to such taxes. The City shall have no obligation to pay or withhold any sums for such taxes. 6. WORK FOR HIRE. The Consultant expressly acknowledges and agrees that any work prepared by the Consultant under this Agreement shall be considered "work for hire" and the exclusive property of the City unless otherwise specified.To the extent such work may not be deemed a"work for hire" under applicable law, the Consultant hereby assigns to the City all of its right, title, and interest in and to such work. The Consultant shall execute and deliver to the City any instruments of transfer and take such other action that the City may reasonably request,including,without limitation,executing and filing,at the City's expense,copyright applications, assignments, and other documents required for the protection of the City's rights to such materials. 7. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST; OTHER ACTIVITIES. The Consultant hereby warrants to the City that, to the best of its knowledge, it is not currently obliged under an existing contract or other duty that conflicts with or is inconsistent with this Agreement. During the Term (as defined below), the Consultant is free to engage in other independent contracting activities; provided, however, the Consultant shall not accept work, enter into contracts, or accept obligations inconsistent or incompatible with the Consultant's obligations or the scope of Services to be rendered for the City pursuant to this Agreement. 8. TERM. This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of this Agreement,will continue until the Services have been satisfactorily completed and the Consultant has been paid in full for such Services (the "Term"). 9. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated: Page 5 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 (a) By either Party on provision of thirty ( 30 ) days written notice to the other Party, with or without cause. (b) By either Party for a material breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other Party, if the other Party's material breach is not cured within thirty ( 30 ) days of receipt of written notice thereof. (c) By the City at any time and without prior notice, if the Consultant is convicted of any crime or offense,fails or refuses to comply with the written policies or reasonable directives of the City, or is guilty of serious misconduct in connection with performance under this Agreement. Following the termination of this Agreement for any reason, the City shall promptly pay the Consultant according to the terms of Exhibit A for Services rendered before the effective date of the termination subject to Section 5(c). The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that no other compensation, of any nature or type, shall be payable hereunder following the termination of this Agreement. 10. RETURN OF PROPERTY Within thirty (30) days of the termination of this Agreement, whether by expiration or otherwise,the Consultant agrees to return to the Company all Company products, samples, models, or other property and all documents, retaining no copies or notes, relating to the Company's business including, but not limited to, reports, abstracts, lists, correspondence, information, computer files, computer disks, and all other materials and all copies of such material obtained by the Consultant during and in connection with its representation of the City. All files, records, documents, blueprints, specifications, information, letters, notes, media lists, original artwork/creative, notebooks, and similar items relating to the City's business,whether prepared by the Consultant or otherwise coming into its possession, shall remain the City's exclusive property ; provided, however, that title and ownership in and to the Consultant's work that does not constitute work product relating to the Services shall remain and belong to and be vested in the Consultant. 11. USE OF TRADEMARKS. "R The Consultant recognizes the City's right, title, and interest in and to all service marks, trademarks, and trade names used by the City and agrees not to engage in any activities or commit any acts, directly or indirectly, that may contest, dispute, or otherwise impair the City's right,title,and interest therein,nor shall the Consultant cause diminishment of value of said trademarks or trade names through any act or representation. The Consultant shall not apply for, acquire, or claim any right, title, or interest in or to any such service marks, trademarks, or trade names, or others that may be confusingly similar to any of them, through advertising or otherwise. Effective as of the termination of this Agreement, whether by expiration or otherwise, the Consultant shall cease to use all of the City's trademarks, marks, and trade names. Page 6 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 12. MODIFICATION. No amendment, change, or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both Parties. 13. ASSIGNMENT. The City may assign this Agreement freely, in whole or in part. The Consultant may not, without the written consent of the City, assign, subcontract, or delegate its obligations under this Agreement, except that the Consultant may transfer the right to receive any amounts that may be payable to it for its Services under this Agreement, which transfer will be effective only after receipt by the City of written notice of such assignment or transfer. 14. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All references in this Agreement to the Parties shall be deemed to include, as applicable, a reference to their respective successors and assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Parties. 15. FORCE MAJEURE. A Party shall be not be considered in breach of or in default under this Agreement on account of, and shall not be liable to the other Party for, any delay or failure to perform its obligations hereunder by reason of fire, earthquake, flood, explosion, strike, riot, war, terrorism, or similar event beyond that Party's reasonable control (each a "Force Majeure Event"); provided, however, if a Force Majeure Event occurs, the affected Party shall, as soon as practicable: (a) notify the other Party of the Force Majeure Event and its impact on performance under this Agreement; and (b) use reasonable efforts to resolve any issues resulting from the Force Majeure Event and perform its obligations hereunder. 16. NO IMPLIED WAIVER. The failure of either Party to insist on strict performance of any covenant or obligation under this Agreement, regardless of the length of time for which such failure continues, shall not be deemed a waiver of such Party's right to demand strict compliance in the future. No consent or waiver, express or implied,to or of any breach or default in the performance of any obligation under this Agreement shall constitute a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance of the same or any other obligation. 17. NOTICE. Page 7 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 Any notice or other communication provided for herein or given hereunder to a Party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given in person, by overnight courier, or by mail (registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return-receipt requested) to the respective Parties as follows: If to the City: Grant Coordinator City of McCall 216 East Park Street McCall, Idaho 83638 If to the Consultant: TAG Historical Research& Consulting P.O. Box 7333 Boise, ID 83707 18. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Idaho. In the event that litigation results from or arises out of this Agreement or the performance thereof, the Parties agree to reimburse the prevailing Party's reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and all other expenses,whether or not taxable by the court as costs, in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing Party may be entitled. 19. COUNTERPARTS/ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. For purposes of this Agreement, use of a facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic medium shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. 20. SEVERABILITY. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed, and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein. 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all other Page 8 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings,both written and oral,between the Parties. 22. HEADINGS. Headings used in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and shall not be used to construe meaning or intent. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Page 9 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. CITY City of McCall, Idaho Natie: Jackie J. o Y Tile: Mayor Attest'. Pi ( . 44 ra�, Name: BessieJo ..'/ner Title: City Clerk CONSULTANT TAG Historical Research& Consulting By: Name: Barbara Perry Bauer Title: President Page 10 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 By signing below, the Parties agree to comply with all of the requirements contained in this Exhibit A. Dated: OUtOittj30 I c CITY City of McCall h_ . .----_ N e: JackiZg4 Aon Ti e: Mayor Attest: ,r 14 4 t.I ' l 0/Name: BessieJo Wagn.4 Title: City Clerk CONSULTANT TAG Historical Research & Consulting B 6YV-� Y• Name: Barbara Perry Bauer Title: President Page 11 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 EXHIBIT A CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL Page 12 of 12 TAG Contract Johnson Flying Service Hangar August 23,2018 Proposal Intensive-Level Survey and Site Documentation Preparation of a National Register of Historic Places Nomination for the Johnson Flying Service Hangar McCall, Idaho Prepared by TAG Historical Research&Consulting a/b/n The Arrowrock Group,Inc. for City of McCall, Idaho June 2018 TAG Purpose and Need The City of McCall,a Certified Local Government(CLG) has requested assistance in completing intensive- level survey and documentation and preparation of a National Register of Historic Places nomination form for the Johnson Flying Services Hangar,a resource which has been determined eligible by the State Architectural Historian. Tasks and Methodology Project tasks will include: Task 1 Site Inventory and Documentation Field work will include a site visit to McCall to collect information and document the building with interior and exterior photographs.The field work will include consultation with City of McCall Historic Preservation staff and members of the Historic Preservation Commission who will provide information about the history of the hangar.Additional research maybe conducted at McCall Public Library,as well as sources in Boise such as the Idaho State Archives and Special Collections and Archives,Albertson Library Boise State University,and additional online resources,if needed. All work will be completed to the Standards of the Secretary of the Interior and the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Task 2 National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form Research and documentation for Task 1 will be incorporated into the National Register of Historic Places nomination form.If additional research is needed,it will be conducted as indicated in Task 1. Preparation of the nomination form will be completed according to the requirements outlined in National Park Service Bulletin 16a, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form,and the Manual for Preparing National Register of Historic Places Nominations in Idaho,recently updated by the Idaho SHPO. Task 3 Presentation for Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month A one-hour public presentation on the project and its results will be scheduled for a location in McCall during Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month (May 2019) in coordination with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office and City of McCall. Proposal Intensive-level Survey and Site Documentation&Preparation of a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the Johnson Flying Service Hangar in McCall, Idaho,June 2018 2 Project Team Following is summary information about the individual team members,please see the attached resumes for more information. Barbara Perry Bauer(M.A.History,Boise State University, 2000) received both her undergraduate and graduate history degrees from Boise State University.She has over 30 years of experience in the field of public history,having worked professionally for the Buffalo Bill Historical Center(now the Buffalo Bill Center of the West) in Cody,Wyoming,and the Basque Museum and Cultural Center in Boise.Barbara is a founding member of TAG Historical Research&Consulting(a/b/n of The Arrowrock Group,Inc.) Her expertise includes historic resource surveys and documentation,including agricultural property surveys of Ada County(1989, 1999,2000,and 2008)and Twin Falls County(2009, 2010,2012); archival research and writing for interpretive exhibits,including the recently installed interpretive signs documenting the history of the Lardo Bridge Crossing,which were recently installed in McCall's Rotary Park;litigation support; collections management;and heritage tourism. Barbara is a former member of the Boise City History Committee and has served a three-year term on the board of Preservation Idaho.She is the author of South Boise Scrapbook:A Neighborhood History(TAG,Boise,2015)and co-author of Treasure Valley's Electric Railways(Arcadia, 2013)and Legendary Locals of Boise (Arcadia, 2015).Barbara was recognized as a Distinguished Preservationist in 2018 with an Orchid award from Preservation Idaho.Barbara qualifies as a historic preservation professional under CFR 61,Appendix A. Elizabeth Jacox(B.A.History,Idaho State University 1980) has more than 35 years of experience in the field of historical research. From 1980 until 1995,she was employed by the Idaho State Historical Society, first under a grant to catalog the oral history collection,then as a staff member at the Library and Archives (now the Idaho State Archives)where she was responsible for managing the historic photograph collection and assisting the public with research in special collections and archives.Since joining TAG in 1995 she has served as project manager for historic site surveys in Nampa,Pocatello,Weiser and Hailey,and participated in agricultural property surveys of Ada County in 1999,2000,and 2008 and Twin Falls County (2009,2010,2012).She has written National Register of Historic Places nominations for the Hailey Masonic Hall,Old Mercy Hospital in Nampa,the Institute Canal Company Pump House in Weiser,and historic districts in Pocatello and Nampa.Elizabeth served a three-year term as a small business representative on the board of the American Cultural Resources Association.She is the co-author of Treasure Valley's Electric Railway(Arcadia, 2013)and Legendary Locals of Boise(Arcadia,2015).Elizabeth was recognized as a Distinguished Preservationist in 2018 with an Orchid award from Preservation Idaho. Elizabeth qualifies as a historic preservation professional under CFR 61,Appendix A. TAG Historical Research&Consulting was founded as The Arrowrock Group,Inc.,in 1994 with the goal of providing quality historical research services to clients.In 2005 we adopted a new business name to more clearly define our company.In the last quarter century,we have documented thousands of buildings in southern Idaho,completed many National Register of Historic Places nominations,and provided historical research services to many clients in the public and private sectors,including surveys completed for the Twin Falls County Historic Preservation Commission in 2009, 2010,and 2012.A woman-owned business, TAG is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Idaho Department of Transportation. We support the history community by mentoring high school and university students with an interest in history and historic preservation.TAG is the proud recipient of the 2009-2010 Mayor's Award (Boise) for Excellence in Art&History/Business Support of History. Proposal Intensive-level Survey and Site Documentation&Preparation of a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the Johnson Flying Service Hangar in McCall,Idaho,June 2018 3 Deliverables Progress Reports Monthly progress reports will be provided to the City of McCall,with specific interim reports scheduled for delivery to both the City and SHPO. Final Products Idaho Historic Sites Inventory Form and required attachments A hard copy and a digital copy of the completed form and any required attachments (including photographs,maps,other documentation)will be provided to the City of McCall and SHPO National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form A hard copy and a digital copy of the completed form and any required attachments (including the National Register of Historic Places Nomination form checklist,photographs,maps,other documentation will be provided to the City of McCall and SHPO) Presentation Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month To be scheduled for delivery in May 2019 All final products will conform to the standards of the National Park Service and the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office. Timeline Work will begin immediately upon execution of the contract,with a schedule based on the proposed schedule included in the Request for Proposals. 2018 August-September Field work will be scheduled for a date in August or September September Complete data entry and report preparation for the intensive-level survey,begin drafting National Register nomination form. By September 30 Submit an interim report and IHSI documentation with required attachments October-December Complete draft of National Register nomination 2019 By January 31 Submit an interim report and a substantial draft of the National Register nomination form. By March 31 Submit final report and final nomination draft with all required attachments May Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month presentation Location in McCall and date to be determined. Proposal Intensive-level Survey and Site Documentation&Preparation of a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the Johnson Flying Service Hangar in McCall, Idaho,June 2018 4 Budget The project budget will not exceed$4,500, including expenses and travel costs. The below estimate provides some flexibility. Using an hourly rate based on the funds available and the tasks to be completed,the hourly rate is $34.61. Item Hours Total Field Work,including travel time 12 $ 415.32 (2 people) Research (in addition to field work) 8 276.88 Data entry,preparation of maps and 8 276.88 Photographs for IHSI form Preparation of National Register of 70 2,422,70 Historic Places nomination Preparation of presentation 8 276.88 (including 1-hour presentation plus travel time Editing and revisions to nomination 10 346.10 Item Total 116 $3,668.66 Expense Total Mileage, 2 round trips to McCall (field 432@.545/mi $235.54 work and presentation) Other Expenses (copies,etc.) $100.00 Expense Total $335.54 Item+ Expense Estimated Project Total $4,004.20 References TJ Frans City of Caldwell 208-455-4674 tjfrans@cityofcaldwell.org Suzi Pengilly 208-861-2355 Suzi1005@gmail.com Tracy Schwartz ODOT Project Review Coordinator Oregon State Historic Preservation Office 503-986-0661 Tracy.schwartz@oregon.gov Proposal Intensive-level Survey and Site Documentation&Preparation of a National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the Johnson Flying Service Hangar in McCall,Idaho,June 2018 5