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- Johnson County, Kansas
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This document is a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Olathe, Kansas, and an unspecified consultant for professional services. The agreement is a standard template for procuring professional services across various fields, with placeholders to be filled in for specific project details. The contract allows for a one to five-year term with potential renewal options, and covers the procurement of professional services with a not-to-exceed fee amount to be determined during the specific engagement. The document provides a comprehensive framework for engaging professional services, including provisions for scope of work, compensation, insurance requirements, and termination conditions.
The agreement establishes detailed compensation mechanisms, including monthly billing, reimbursable expenses, and provisions for additional or changed services. The consultant will be compensated based on hourly rates and equipment charges outlined in an attached exhibit, with the total fee to be negotiated and specified in the final document. Insurance requirements are extensive, mandating multiple types of coverage including commercial general liability, business automobile insurance, workers' compensation, professional liability, and cyber insurance, with specific minimum coverage limits. The contract also includes robust legal protections for the City, such as indemnification clauses, non-discrimination requirements, and provisions for dispute resolution, while maintaining the consultant's status as an independent contractor.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made in Johnson County, Kansas, by and between the City of Olathe, Kansas, hereinafter "City," and __________ (INSERT LEGAL NAME OF CONSULTANT), hereinafter "Consultant" (collectively, the “Parties”).
City needs Professional Services in the field of ___________ (INSERT FIELD). Consultant has expertise in said field as described in Exhibit A (Scope of Services) attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
City contracts with Consultant for the performing of Professional Services as described herein, in consideration of these premises and of the mutual covenants herein set forth. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents to City that Consultant is qualified to provide ___________ (INSERT SERVICES) and is licensed to practice said services by all public entities having jurisdiction over Consultant.
SECTION I - DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms will have the following meanings unless otherwise stated or reasonably required by the Agreement, and other forms of any defined words will have a meaning parallel thereto.
“Additional Services” means services in addition to those listed in Exhibit A.
"City" means the City of Olathe, Kansas, a municipal corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Kansas, its employees, appointees, and officers.
"Consultant" means the company or individual identified above, herein, and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, and assigns.
"Professional Services" means the professional services, labor, materials, supplies, testing, surveying, title work, inspection, if applicable, and all other acts, duties, and services required of Consultant under this Agreement including any Additional Services.
SECTION II - COMPENSATION
A. FEES & EXPENSES
1. Total Fee: City agrees to pay Consultant an amount not to exceed ___ (INSERT AMOUNT OF FEE IN WORDS) ($DOLLAR AMOUNT OF FEE IN NUMBERS FROM RFP/RFQ RESPONSE), including reimbursable expenses as described herein. The fee is based on the performance of the scope of services outlined in this Agreement, including Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference, and will be billed by Consultant using hourly rates and equipment charges as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference, plus reimbursable expenses as set forth below. All bills will be submitted to City monthly as provided herein.
2. Reimbursable Expenses: Consultant may be reimbursed at the actual cost for other costs as set forth in Exhibit A.
B. SERVICES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Change in Scope: For substantial modifications in authorized Professional Services when requested by City and through no fault of Consultant, Consultant will be compensated for time and expense required to incorporate such modifications at Consultant's standard hourly rates per Exhibit A; provided, however, that any increase in fee for Consultant to complete the services must be approved by City in writing.
2. Additional Services: Consultant will provide Additional Services authorized by a supplemental agreement executed in writing by the Parties. Prior to commencing any Additional Services, Consultant must submit a proposal outlining the Additional Services to be provided, estimation of total hours, completion date, and a maximum fee based upon the rate schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A. Payment to Consultant as compensation for Additional Services will be in accordance with the rate schedule attached as Exhibit A.
C. BILLING & PAYMENT
1. Billing: Consultant may bill City monthly for completed Professional Services, including reimbursable expenses. The bill submitted by Consultant must itemize the Professional Services and reimbursable expenses for which payment is requested. City agrees to pay Consultant within thirty (30) days of approval by the Governing Body or other agent of City in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy. The bill must be mailed to the attention of Account Payable, City of Olathe, PO Box 768, Olathe, KS 66051-0768 or emailed to apolathe@olatheks.org. The bill must indicate it is for work or expenses under this Agreement (include Agreement date for identification).
2. City's Right to Withhold Payment: In the event City becomes credibly informed that any representations of Consultant provided in its monthly billing are wholly or partially inaccurate, City may withhold payment of sums then or in the future otherwise due to Consultant until the inaccuracy and the cause thereof is corrected to City's reasonable satisfaction. In the event City questions some element of an invoice, that fact will be made known to Consultant immediately. Consultant will help effect resolution and transmit a revised invoice, if necessary. Amounts not questioned by City will be paid to Consultant in accordance with the contract payment procedures.
D. SCHEDULE (or) TERM
All work must be completed on or before ______________, and time is of the essence for completion of the work. (or) This contract will be a (one to five) (1-5)-year contract. (or) This contract will be a one (1)-year contract with the option to renew for up to (max 5) additional one (1)-year periods upon the written agreement of both parties. ADD language about optional or automatic renewal terms if needed.
SECTION III - RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONSULTANT
Consultant will perform the Professional Services as described in Exhibit A.
A. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Personnel: Consultant will assign only qualified personnel to perform any service concerning the Professional Services as identified in Consultant’s proposal (Exhibit A). At the time of execution of this Agreement, the Parties anticipate that the following individual will perform as the principal for these Professional Services: (INSERT CONSULTANT’S PRINCIPAL CONTACT). This person will be the primary contact with the City and will have authority to bind Consultant.
2. Service By and Payment to Others: Any services authorized in writing by City and performed by any party other than Consultant or its subcontractors (a “Third Party”) in connection with the Professional Services will be contracted for and paid for by City. In addition to payments for the Third Party’s professional services, this may also include necessary permits, licenses, ownership certifications, materials testing, advertising costs, and other special tests or other services required or requested by City or Consultant which are not defined within the scope of services of Consultant as set forth herein. Fees for such extra services will be subject to negotiation between City and the Third Party. Fees will be approved by City in writing prior to the execution of any extra services. Although Consultant may assist City in procuring such services of Third Parties, Consultant will in no way be liable to either City or such Third Parties in any manner whatsoever for such services or for payment thereof.
3. Subcontracting or Assignment of Services: Consultant may not subcontract or assign any of the Professional Services to be performed under this Agreement without first obtaining the written approval of City. Unless otherwise stated in the written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge Consultant from any obligation under this Agreement. Any person or firm proposed for subcontracting Professional Services under this Agreement will maintain throughout the duration of the Agreement, insurance as provided in Section V.D.2. herein, and will additionally maintain Professional Liability insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate and provide City with an insurance certificate showing the insurance limits provided by Consultant’s subconsultant. Any services completed by a City-approved subcontractor of Consultant pursuant to this Agreement may not be increased more than ten percent (10%) over the actual cost of the services.
4. Standard of Care: Consultant will exercise the same degree of care, skill, and diligence in the performance of the Professional Services as is ordinarily possessed and exercised by a professional under similar circumstances. If Consultant fails to meet the foregoing standard, Consultant will perform at its own cost, and without reimbursement from City, the Professional Services necessary to correct errors and omissions which are caused by Consultant’s negligence.
SECTION IV - CITY OF OLATHE'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. COMMUNICATION
City will provide to Consultant information and criteria regarding City's requirements for the Professional Services; examine and timely respond to Consultant's submissions; and give written notice to Consultant, who will respond promptly, whenever City observes or otherwise becomes aware of any defect in the Professional Services.
B. DUTIES
City will perform the various duties and services which are outlined and designated in Exhibit A as City's responsibility.
C. PROGRAM AND BUDGET
City will provide all relevant information reasonably required for Consultant to perform its obligations herein, including but not limited to City's objectives, schedule, constraints, budget with reasonable contingencies, and other necessary criteria for the Professional Services.
SECTION V - GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. TERMINATION
1. Notice: City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for either cause (due to Consultant’s failure to substantially perform its obligations hereunder) or for its convenience and without cause or default on the part of Consultant, by providing fifteen (15) days' written notice of such termination to Consultant. Upon receipt of such notice from City, Consultant will, at City's option as contained in the notice: (1) immediately cease all Professional Services; or (2) meet with City and, subject to City's approval, determine what Professional Services will be required of Consultant to bring the Professional Services to a reasonable termination in accordance with the request of City. If City defaults on its obligations under this Agreement, (due to City’s failure to substantially perform its obligations under this Agreement), Consultant must notify City by written notice of its intent to terminate and City will have fifteen (15) days from the date of the notice to cure or to submit a plan for cure acceptable to Consultant. In no event may Consultant terminate the contract solely for its convenience without cause.
Address for Notice:
| City of Olathe | [CONSULTANT] | ||
| Attn: INSERT CITY’S PROJECT MANAGER | Attn: [CONSULTANT’S PRINCIPAL CONTACT] | ||
| 100 E. Santa Fe | _________________ | ||
| P.O. Box 768 | _________________ |
Olathe, KS 66051-0768
2. Compensation for Convenience Termination: If City terminates for its convenience as provided herein, City will compensate Consultant for all Professional Services completed and accepted and reimbursable expenses incurred to the date of its receipt of the termination notice and any additional Professional Services and reimbursable expenses requested by City to bring the Professional Services to reasonable termination. Compensation will not include anticipatory profit or consequential damages, neither of which will be allowed.
3. Compensation for Cause Termination: If City terminates for cause or default on the part of Consultant, City will compensate Consultant for the reasonable cost of Professional Services and reimbursable expenses completed and accepted to date of its receipt of the termination notice. Compensation will not include anticipatory profit or consequential damages, neither of which will be allowed. City also retains all its rights and remedies against Consultant including but not limited to its rights to sue for damages, interest and attorney fees.
4. Termination for Lack of Funds: If, for whatever reason, adequate funding is not made available to City to support or justify continuation of the level of Professional Services to be provided by Consultant under this Agreement, City may terminate or reduce the amount of Professional Services to be provided by Consultant under this Agreement. In such event, City will notify Consultant in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of such termination or reduction of Professional Services for lack of funds.
B. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
City and Consultant agree that disputes relative to the Professional Services will first be addressed by negotiations between the Parties. If direct negotiations fail to resolve the dispute, the Party initiating the claim that is the basis for the dispute may take such steps as it deems necessary to protect its interests; provided, however, that notwithstanding any such dispute, Consultant will proceed with the Professional Services as per this Agreement as if no dispute existed, and City will continue to make payment for Consultant’s completed Professional Services; and provided further that no dispute will be submitted to arbitration without both Parties' express written consent.
C. OWNERSHIP OF CONSULTANT DOCUMENTS
Consultant will provide City a copy of all final Consultant Documents, including but not limited to prints, reproductions, reports, plans, specifications and related documents, which will become the property of City. Consultant's copyrighted instruments will remain in the ownership of Consultant if Consultant identifies them by appropriate markings. If City has paid Consultant in full for its Professional Services, then City may reuse these final documents without any additional compensation or agreement of Consultant. However, such reuse without written verification or adaptation by Consultant for the specific purpose intended by City will be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. City does not take any responsibility for the reuse of documents by others.
D. INSURANCE
1. General: Except as provided in this Section, Consultant will maintain, throughout the duration of this Agreement, insurance (on an occurrence basis unless otherwise agreed to) of such types and in such amounts as required in Exhibit B (City of Olathe Insurance Requirements). Professional Liability may be written on a "claims made" basis. Consultant will provide certificates of insurance and renewals thereof on forms acceptable to City (Exhibit C – Certificate of Insurance). Consultant is required to promptly notify City of a material change or cancellation of any policy listed on the Certificate. ADD, if needed, any necessary language modifying insurance requirements such as Professional Liability or Cyber Liability.
2. Subcontractor’s Insurance: If a part of the Professional Services under this Agreement is to be sublet, Consultant will either (a) cover all subcontractors in its insurance policies, or (b) require each subcontractor not so covered to secure insurance which will protect subcontractor against all applicable hazards or risks of loss in the minimum amounts designated herein. If Consultant selects option (b), then Consultant agrees to provide the City’s Risk Manager a certificate of insurance acceptable to the Risk Manager at least seven (7) days prior to allowing the subcontractor to perform any Professional Services. Consultant agrees that any subcontractor providing Professional Services without providing a certificate of insurance acceptable to the City’s Risk Manager will immediately cease all services under this Agreement and will assume all financial risk associated with such failure thereto.
E. INDEMNITY
1. Loss: For purposes of indemnification requirements, the term "Loss" means any and all loss, damage, liability or expense, of any nature whatsoever, whether incurred as a judgment, settlement, penalty, fine or otherwise (including reasonable attorney's fees and the cost of defense), in connection with any action, proceeding, demand or claim for injury, including death, to any person or persons or damages to or loss of, or loss of the use of, property of any person, firm or corporation, including the parties hereto, which arise out of or are connected with the performance of this Agreement.
2. Indemnification and Hold Harmless: For purposes of this Agreement, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its agents from any and all Loss where Loss is caused or incurred as a result of the intentional misconduct, recklessness, negligence, or other actionable fault of Consultant or its subcontractors. Neither acceptance of completed work nor payment therefor nor termination or expiration of this Agreement releases Consultant of its obligations under this paragraph.
3. Comparative Fault & Contributory Negligence: It is a specific element of consideration of this Agreement that the indemnity in Section V.D.2 will apply notwithstanding the joint, concurring or contributory or comparative fault or negligence of City or any Third Party and, further notwithstanding any theory of law including, but not limited to, a characterization of City's or any Third Party's joint, concurring or contributory or comparative fault or negligence as either passive or active in nature; provided, however, that Consultant's obligation hereunder will not include amounts attributable to the fault or negligence of City or any Third Party for whom Consultant is not responsible.
4. Damage Limitations: The indemnification obligation contained in this Agreement will not be limited by any limitation on amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for Consultant or its subcontractors, by the minimum insurance required by this Agreement, nor under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.
5. Negligence by the City: Consultant is not required hereunder to defend City or its agents from assertions that they were negligent, nor to indemnify and hold them harmless from liability based on City’s negligence.
F. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/OTHER LAWS
1. Kansas Act Against Discrimination: During the performance of this Agreement, Consultant agrees that:
a. Consultant will observe the provisions of the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1001 et seq.) and will not discriminate against any person in the performance of work under the present contract because of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, or age;
b. in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, Consultant will include the phrase, "equal opportunity employer," or a similar phrase to be approved by the Kansas Human Rights Commission (“commission”);
c. if Consultant fails to comply with the way Consultant reports to the commission in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 44-1031 and amendments thereto, Consultant will be deemed to have breached the present contract and it may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by City without penalty;
d. if Consultant is found guilty of a violation of the Kansas Act Against Discrimination under a decision or order of the commission which has become final, Consultant will be deemed to have breached the present contract and it may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the contracting agency; and
e. Consultant will include the provisions of subsections a. through d. in every subcontract or purchase order so that such provisions will be binding upon such subcontractor or vendor.
2. Exceptions to Applicability: The provisions of this Section will not apply to a contract entered into by City with Consultant if (a) Consultant employs fewer than four (4) employees during the term of such contract; or (b) Consultant’s contract with City totals Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or less in aggregate.
3. Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Consultant further agrees and acknowledges that it will abide by the Kansas Age Discrimination In Employment Act (K.S.A. 44-1111 et seq.) and the applicable provision of the Americans With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) as well as all other federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the Professional Services and to furnish any certification required by any federal, state or local governmental agency in connection therewith.
4. Kansas Fairness in Public Construction Contract Act: The Parties agree and acknowledge that the services provided under this Agreement are within the scope of the Kansas Fairness in Public Construction Contract Act (K.S.A. 16-1901 et seq.) and that no provision of this Agreement waives, alters, or supersedes any provisions of said Act.
G. KANSAS OPEN RECORDS ACT
Consultant acknowledges that City is subject to the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215, et seq.). City retains the final authority to determine whether it must disclose any document or other record under the Kansas Open Records Act and the manner in which such document or other record should be disclosed.
H. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including all documents and exhibits included by reference herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or written, covering the same subject matter. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in writing mutually agreed to and accepted by both Parties to this Agreement. No form or document provided by Consultant after execution of this Agreement will modify this Agreement, even if signed by both Parties, unless it: 1) identifies the specific section number and section title of this Agreement that is being modified and 2) indicates the specific changes being made to the language contained in this Agreement.
I. APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE
Interpretation of this Agreement and disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement will be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Kansas, excluding Kansas’ choice-of-law principles. Jurisdiction and venue for any suit arising out of or related to this Agreement will be in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas.
J. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Nothing contained herein will create a contractual relationship with, or any rights in favor of, any Third Party.
K. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant is an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of City.
L. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Consultant represents that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this representation, City may terminate this Agreement without liability or may, in its discretion, deduct from the Total Fee or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
M. NO SOLICITATION TO HIRE CITY EMPLOYEES
1. No Solicitation to Hire: Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the term of this Agreement and for one year after the Agreement’s expiration or termination, Consultant must not solicit to hire and then hire, or solicit to contract with and then contract with, any of the City’s current employees involved with the oversight or implementation of this Agreement.
2. No Restriction on City Employees: The foregoing restrictions shall not prevent City employees from affirmatively seeking employment elsewhere.
3. Liquidated Damages: The Parties agree that in the event of a breach of this provision that damages would be uncertain and difficult to accurately estimate. Therefore, if Consultant breaches this provision, Consultant agrees to pay City liquidated damages to the City equal to the annual salary of the applicable employee hired by or contracting with Consultant.
N. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Consultant will abide by all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the performance of Professional Services at the time the Professional Services are performed. Consultant will secure all occupational and professional licenses and permits from public and private sources necessary for the fulfillment of the obligations under this Agreement and, upon request, will provide City a copy of its certificate of good standing to conduct business in the State of Kansas with this Agreement.
O. FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE
Neither party will be considered in default under this Contract because of any delays in performance of obligations hereunder due to causes beyond the control and without fault or negligence on the part of the delayed party, including but not restricted to, an act of God or of a public enemy, civil unrest, volcano, earthquake, fire, flood, tornado, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, area-wide strike, freight embargo, unusually severe weather or delay of subcontractor or supplies due to such cause; provided that the delayed party must notify the other party in writing of the cause of delay and its probable extent within ten (10) days from the beginning of such delay. Such notification will not be the basis for a claim for additional compensation. The delayed party must make all reasonable efforts to remove or eliminate the cause of delay and must, upon cessation of the cause, diligently pursue performance of its obligation under the agreement.
P. TITLES, SUBHEADS AND CAPITALIZATION
Titles and subheadings as used herein are provided only as a matter of convenience and will have no legal bearing on the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. Some terms are capitalized throughout this Agreement but the use of or failure to use capitals has no legal bearing on the interpretation of such terms.
Q. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be void, invalid, unenforceable or illegal for whatever reason, such provision(s) will be null and void; provided, however, that the remaining provisions of this Agreement will be unaffected and will continue to be valid and enforceable.
R. AMBIGUITY CLAUSE AND HIERARCHY OF INTERPRETATION
If any ambiguity, inconsistency or conflict arises in the interpretation of this Agreement, the same will be resolved by reference first to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and any exhibits attached hereto or incorporated by reference as noted below. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and its exhibits, the following hierarchy of interpretation will apply:
1. This Agreement;
2. Scope of Services (Exhibit A);
3. City’s Request for Proposals/Request for Qualifications (incorporated by reference);
4. Consultant’s Response to RFP/RFQ (incorporated by reference).
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S. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed this _____ day of ________________________ 20___.
CITY OF OLATHE, KANSAS
| By: | __________________________________ | |
| (Mayor OR City Manager OR Dept Head) |
ATTEST:
________________________________ (SEAL)
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney or Deputy/Assistant City Attorney
(INSERT CONSULTANT)
By: _____________________________
(INSERT CONSULTANT PRINCIPAL & TITLE)
(ADDRESS OF CONSULTANT REQUIRED)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OF EXHIBITS
| Exhibit A | Scope of Services |
| Exhibit B | City of Olathe Insurance Requirements |
| Exhibit C | Certificate of Insurance |
EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF OLATHE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Insurance. Consultant agrees to secure and maintain throughout the duration of this Agreement insurance of such types and in at least such amounts as set forth below from a Kansas authorized insurance company which carries a Best’s Policyholder rating of “A-” or better and carries at least a Class “VII” financial rating or better, unless otherwise agreed to by City:
1. Commercial General Liability: City must be listed by ISO endorsement or its equivalent as an additional insured on a primary and noncontributory basis on any commercial general liability policy of insurance. The insurance must apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, subject to the limits of liability.
Limits: Per Occurrence, including Personal & Advertising Injury and Products/Completed Operations: $1,000,000; General Aggregate: $2,000,000.
2. Business Automobile Insurance: City must be listed by ISO endorsement or its equivalent as an additional insured on a primary and noncontributory basis on any automobile policy of insurance. The insurance must apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, subject to the limits of liability.
Limits: Any Auto; OR All Owned Autos; Hired Autos; and Non-Owned Autos: Per occurrence, combined single limit: $500,000 Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Consultant does not own any automobiles, then Consultant must maintain Hired and Non-Owned Auto insurance.
3. Worker's Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers compensation insurance must protect Consultant against all claims under applicable state Worker's Compensation laws at the statutory limits, and employer’s liability with the following limits.
Limits: $500,000 Each Accident/$500,000 Policy Limit/$500,000 Each Employee
4. Professional Liability: Consultant must maintain throughout the duration of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years after the termination of this Agreement, Professional Liability Insurance.
Limits: Each Claim: $1,000,000; General Aggregate: $1,000,000
5. Cyber Insurance: If Consultant will have access to the City’s network or City’s data, Consultant must maintain throughout the duration of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years after the termination of this Agreement. Coverage must include: Cyber Incident/Breach Response and Remediation Expenses, Digital Data Recovery, Privacy and Network Security Liability, and Notification Expense.
Limits: Per claim, each insuring agreement: $1,000,000; Aggregate: $1,000,000 B. Exposure Limits. The above are minimum acceptable coverage limits and do not infer or place a limit on the liability of Consultant nor has City assessed the risk that may be applicable to Consultant. Consultant must assess its own risks and if it deems appropriate and/or prudent maintain higher limits and/or broader coverage. The Consultant’s insurance must be primary, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City will not contribute to, or substitute for, the coverage maintained by Consultant.
C. Costs. The cost of insurance will be included in the Consultant’s bid or proposal and must be at Consultant’s expense. Any and all deductibles or self-insurance in the above described coverages will be the responsibility and at the sole risk of the Consultant.
D. Verification of Coverage
1. Consultant must provide a certificate of insurance on ISO form or equivalent, listing the City as the certificate holder, and additional insured endorsements for the requested coverages.
2. Any self-insurance must be approved in advance by the City and specified on the certificate of insurance. Additionally, when self-insured, the name, address, and telephone number of the claim’s office must be noted on the certificate or attached in a separate document.
3. When any of the insurance coverages are required to remain in force after final payment, additional certificates with appropriate endorsements evidencing continuation of such coverage must be submitted along with the application for final payment.
4. For cyber insurance, the certificate of insurance confirming the required protection must confirm the required coverages in the “Additional Comments” section or provide a copy of the declarations page confirming the details of the cyber insurance policy.
E. Cancellation. No required coverage may be suspended, voided, or canceled, except after Consultant has provided thirty (30) days' advance written notice to the City.
F. Subconsultant's Insurance: If a part of this Agreement is to be sublet, Consultant must either cover all subconsultants under its insurance policies; OR require each subconsultant not so covered to meet the standards stated herein.
EXHIBIT C
Certificate of Insurance
Rev. Sept. 2024
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