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- Solicitation number
- 2023-RFP-0305
- Issued by
- Sacramento County, San Francisco City, California
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This document is a standard services contract between the County of Sacramento, California and an unnamed contractor for waste collection equipment in-cab technology systems. The contract is solicited under RFP 2023-RFP-0305 and covers the installation of in-cab technology hardware and software, including professional services for product training, integration, and ongoing support. The initial contract term is five (5) years, with an option to extend for four (4) additional one-year terms, not to exceed a total of ten (10) years. The technology system is designed to increase efficiencies in curbside collection operations, enhance customer service, ensure correct billings, and improve operator safety.
Pricing details will be listed in the RFP Section 8 and attached as Exhibit A Pricing Descriptions Table. The contract allows for potential price adjustments based on factors such as supply price increases, governmental or regulatory agency changes, and Consumer Price Index (CPI) fluctuations. Any price change requests must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the contract anniversary date, with substantiating documentation from a manufacturer or government agency. The County retains the right to determine the acceptability of price change requests, and no retroactive price changes will be considered. The contract does not guarantee a minimum purchase quantity and is not limited to purchasing all requirements from the contractor.
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STANDARD SERVICES CONTRACT WASTE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT IN-CAB
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
Material Description: <<Provide material description here>>
CONTRACTOR CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTRACTOR NAME:
CONTRACTOR PHONE:
CONTRACTOR FAX:
CONTRACTOR E-MAIL:
CONTRACTOR WEBSITE:
END-USER DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
NAME, DEPARTMENT & TITLE:
PHONE NUMBER/FAX:
E-MAIL:
REFERENCE NUMBER (E.G. SR####, Requisition#, etc.):
ISSUING CONTRACT SERVICES OFFICER:
NAME & TITLE:
PHONE NUMBER (FAX IF APPLICABLE):
E-MAIL:
RFP: 2023-RFP-0305
This Contract (“Contract”) is made and entered into this Enter Date (i.e. 1st day) day of Month, 2017 (“Effective Date”) by and between the COUNTY of Sacramento, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as (“COUNTY”), and <<CONTRACTOR Name>> (“CONTRACTOR”).
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Service as outlined in 2023-RFP-0305 includes but is not limited to installation of in-cab technology systems hardware and software as well as professional services for product training, integration, and on-going support.
CONTRACTOR shall perform services in the type and manner described in the response to the RFP submitted to COUNTY.
2. CONTRACT TERM
This Contract shall be effective and commence as of the “Valid From” date through the “Valid To” date listed on page one. Per the terms of the RFP and for reasons of economy and efficiency, the COUNTY reserves the right to enter into an initial
Revision 10/24/23 Page 2 contract of five (5) years with an option to extend the term for four (4) one-year terms, following the initial five-year term upon mutual agreement between COUNTY and CONTRACTOR. This Contract may not exceed a period of ten (10) years, unless authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
3. PRICING
Pricing is listed in the RFP Section 8. Vendor Submission 8.9 and as attached to this agreement as Exhibit A Pricing Descriptions Table.
3.1. PRICE CHANGES
EXAMPLES FOR CSO, BUT NOT LIMTED TO (USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE)
3.1.1Supply price increases to the Company;
3.1.2Governmental or Regulatory Agency increases to the trade;
3.1.3Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases to the industry or Producers
Price Index (PPI)
Any request for a price adjustment must be substantiated with documentation from a manufacturer or government agency and must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the anniversary date of the Contract. No retroactive price changes will be considered. If vendor has initiated price escalation prior to approval, the COUNTY is due all overpayments remitted to CONTRACTOR. COUNTY retains right to determine whether price change requests are acceptable.
4. CONTRACT USE
See RFP and the agreement terms Section 8 General Terms and Conditions for use by other entities.
5. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
CONTRACTOR shall perform the services under this Contract in accordance with the applicable industry and/or professional standards in accordance to the terms listed on the front page of the contract, after execution of this Contract by all parties. Services shall be performed within 30 days of service request or agreed to otherwise between the CONTRACTOR and COUNTY requestor. See RFP for standards.
5.1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
The Services shall be received by COUNTY subject to COUNTY’s reasonable inspection, testing, approval, and acceptance of the Service. If the Services are rejected by the COUNTY as nonconforming, COUNTY may reject the Service at CONTRACTOR’s risk and expense, and the Service shall not be replaced or performed by CONTRACTOR without written authorization from
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COUNTY. The COUNTY may reduce or limit payments under the contract to reflect the reduced value of the nonconforming services.
5.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
CONTRACTOR shall observe and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and COUNTY laws, regulations and ordinances.
5.3. SURCHARGES
No fuel, or energy or charges of any other kind will be allowed during the contract period or subsequent terms, unless specifically stated in the in the section titled “Pricing”.
5.4. RECALL NOTICE
CONTRACTOR must immediately notify each ordering Department/Division upon receipt of official recall notice for any installed or repaired items.
6. INVOICES AND PAYMENTS
The CONTRACTOR shall invoice the COUNTY only for providing the tasks, deliverables, goods, services, and other work specified in the Section 1 – Scope of Services and elsewhere hereunder for which payment is claimed. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare invoices, which shall include the charges owed to the CONTRACTOR by the COUNTY under the terms of this Contract. The CONTRACTOR’s payments shall be as provided in Section 3 – Pricing, and the CONTRACTOR shall be paid only for the deliverables approved in writing by the COUNTY. If the COUNTY does not approve work in writing no payment shall be due to the CONTRACTOR for that work.
6.1. ACCEPTABLE INVOICES
Invoices that arrive to the COUNTY must be acceptable in order to be paid.
Invoices with any incorrect pricing and/or terms, that are too light to read, illegible, missing CSO number, or with cut off information will be returned to the CONTRACTOR for resubmission. Time clock for payment will begin upon COUNTY’s receipt of an acceptable invoice. MAIL INVOICE OR SEND VIA EMAIL TO REQUESTING DEPARTMENT (aka End-User Department Contacts).
6.2. INVOICES
The CONTRACTOR’s invoices shall be priced in accordance with Section 3 – Pricing and the Payment Terms listed on page 1.
6.3. TIME OF PAYMENT
CONTRACTOR shall invoice the COUNTY in a timely manner, in accordance with the payment terms listed on Page 1 for the goods as defined herein.
The COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR for all accepted Goods invoiced in accordance with the payment terms listed on page 1 of the contract, or unless otherwise agreed to.
6.4. LATE FEES
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Interest or late charges shall not exceed provisions set forth in Government Code Section 926.10.
7. DAMAGE TO COUNTY FACILITIES, BUILDINGS OR GROUNDS
CONTRACTOR must repair, or pay for the repair of, any damage it causes to COUNTY real or personal property.
7.1. REPAIRS
The CONTRACTOR shall repair, or cause to be repaired, at its own cost, any and all damage to COUNTY facilities, buildings, or grounds caused by the CONTRACTOR or employees or agents of the CONTRACTOR. Such repairs shall be made immediately after the CONTRACTOR has become aware of such damage, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence.
7.1.1. TIMELINESS
If the CONTRACTOR fails to make timely repairs, COUNTY may make any necessary repairs. All costs incurred by COUNTY, as reasonably determined by COUNTY, for such repairs shall be repaid by the CONTRACTOR by cash payment upon demand.
8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The COUNTY of Sacramento General Terms and Conditions are attached hereto.
CONTRACTOR agrees to be bound by our General Terms and Conditions which is located at the end of this Contract document.
8.1. Exceptions to T&Cs (NOTE: If any exceptions are negotiated within the RFP, they will be stated here)
9. MINIMUM USAGE
Quantities ordered shall be those quantities “as required” by the COUNTY end user (i.e. the COUNTY Department using the goods). The COUNTY does not guarantee a minimum quantity to be purchased during the contract period, nor is the COUNTY limited to purchase all requirements from CONTRACTOR.
10. WARRANTIES
CONTRACTOR warrants that the services, including any component or replacement parts, furnished, manufactured or provided by CONTRACTOR will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months or manufacturer's warranty (whichever is greater) from date of performance. COUNTY reserves all rights and remedies provided by law for breach of any applicable warranty related to the Goods, except as otherwise set forth herein.
(a) CONTRACTOR warrants that the System and all updates and improvements to the System will conform to CONTRACTOR supplied specifications and documentation, Revision 10/24/23 Page 5 including but not limited those contained in Appendix II (Statement of Work) and in CONTRACTOR's responses to RFP 8852 - Property Tax Management System incorporated into this Contract by reference. CONTRACTOR also warrants that the System will meet COUNTY requirements documented and agreed to by CONTACTOR in writing prior to Delivery, including but not limited to COUNTY solution requirements and technical standards contained in Appendix II (Statement of Work) and RFP 8852
- Property Tax Management System incorporated into this Contract by reference.
b) CONTRACTOR does not warrant that the operation of the System will be uninterrupted or error free. COUNTY agrees that the System is of such technical complexity that defects (inherent, latent and/or manifest) may exist and that, as COUNTY's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the warranties contained herein, CONTRACTOR shall correct documented errors which are caused by a defect in the System. For purposes of this Section, the term "defect" shall mean only material deviations from the specifications and documentation supplied by CONTRACTOR.
(c) The limited warranties contained in this Section shall not apply if a claimed problem is caused by: (i) the malfunction of computer hardware or other software or applications not produced, developed, or provided by CONTRACTOR; (ii) COUNTY's negligence or fault; (iii) COUNTY providing improper data to be processed by the System; or (iv) a "force majeure" event, as described in Section 27. If CONTRACTOR discovers that a claimed problem is caused by one of the above, CONTRACTOR reserves the right to charge COUNTY for its investigative and remedial efforts.
(d) COUNTY warrants that the System and Support Services provided by CONTACTOR pursuant to this Contract will be used exclusively for the purpose of assisting COUNTY in the administration, monitoring, billing, collection, or apportionment of taxes.
(e) CONTRACTOR shall obtain advance COUNTY approval prior to use of any workarounds to fulfill the warranty obligations under this Contract.
(f) CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to COUNTY that it is the lawful owner and/or license holder of and has the right to license to COUNTY, all software licensed to COUNTY under this Contract, provided that COUNTY’s sole remedy for breach of this warranty is the infringement indemnity provided herein.
For Property Title Information Report (PTIR) services (TitleExpress) as described in Appendix II (Statement of Work), CONTRACTOR does not warrant that the services or software provided hereunder will be uninterrupted or error free. COUNTY acknowledges and agrees that every PTIR supplied by CONTRACTOR is not an opinion of title, title insurance policy, warranty of title or any other assurance as to the status of title, and shall not be used for the purpose of issuing title insurance. The PTIRs are prepared by experienced abstractors employing online searches of COUNTY public official records, and/or proprietary databases from sources believed to be reliable. CONTRACTOR makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of any PTIR in so far as the public official records of Sacramento County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk are improperly indexed, inaccurate, incomplete or unavailable. CONTRACTOR cannot be responsible for disclosure of
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Any proposal to disclaim these warranties, or amend the existing Contract Terms or Minimum Insurance requirements must be approved by COUNTY of Sacramento Risk Management, and COUNTY Counsel.
10.1 NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION
10 OF THIS AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR MAKES NO WARRANTY,
REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR GUARANTEE, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SYSTEM
OR THE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING THEIR
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
COUNTY'S PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, FOR THE
SERVICE PROVIDED HEREUNDER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PAYMENT OF
THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3 OF THIS AGREEMENT.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, IN NO
EVENT WILL COUNTY BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, GOODWILL, DATA OR COMPUTER
PROGRAMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES)
WITHOUT REGARD TO THE LEGAL THEORY OF SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES
PERFORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.
IN NO EVENT WILL CONTRACTOR BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION DAMAGES OR COSTS RELATING TO THE LOSS OF PROFITS,
BUSINESS, GOODWILL, DATA OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), WITHOUT REGARD
TO THE LEGAL THEORY OF SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF
OR INABILITY TO USE THE SYSTEM OR THE SUPPORT SERVICES
PROVIDED HEREUNDER. EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS ARISING PURSUANT TO
INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, CONTRACTOR'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE
OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR CONTRACTOR'S VIOLATION OF THE LAW
APPLICABLE TO ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, IN NO EVENT WILL
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY TO COUNTY FOR DAMAGES UNDER ANY
THEORY OF LIABILITY OR FORM OF ACTION EXCEED FIVE MILLION
DOLLARS ($5,000,000) THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION THEN THE ANNUAL
SUBSCRIPTION FEE THEREAFTER.
11. REMEDIES
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In the event of a material breach of this Contract by CONTRACTOR, COUNTY may avail itself of any and all remedies available at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, damages and/or equitable relief, in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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11.1 The COUNTY having rights under any provision of this Contract shall be entitled to enforce such rights specifically (without posting a bond or other security), to recover damages caused by reason of any breach of any provision of this Contract and to exercise all other rights granted by law.
The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that money damages may not be an adequate remedy for any breach of the provisions of this Contract and that any party may in its sole discretion apply to any court of law or equity of competent jurisdiction (without posting any bond or other security) for specific performance and for other injunctive relief in order to enforce or prevent violation of the provisions of this Contract.
11.2 Each of the parties to this Contract (and the Selling Members as third-party beneficiaries) will be entitled to enforce its rights under this Contract specifically, to recover damages and costs (including attorney’s fees) caused by any breach of any provision of this Contract and to exercise all other rights existing in its favor. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that money damages may not be an adequate remedy for any breach of the provisions of this Contract and that any party may in its sole discretion apply to any court of law or equity of competent jurisdiction (without posting any bond or deposit) for specific performance and/or other injunctive relief in order to enforce or prevent any violations of the provisions of this Contract.
12. GOVERNING LAW
The parties acknowledge that this Contract has been negotiated and entered into in the State of California, COUNTY of Sacramento. The parties agree that this Contract shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action or proceeding relating to or arising out of this Contract shall be in the COUNTY of Sacramento.
13. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All services and merchandise must comply with current California State Division of Industrial Safety Orders, O.S.H.A., and C.D.F.A.
14. INSURANCE
Prior to commencement of any work under this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain in effect during the term of this Contract evidence of insurance coverage which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
These insurance requirements were outlined in Section 11 of the RFP INSURANCE
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS and can be found in the attached document titled “Appendix G – Minimum Insurance Requirements”.
14.1. EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE COMPLIANCE
CONTRACTOR or its insurance broker shall deliver the required proof of insurance compliance, consisting of Insurance Services Office (ISO) endorsement forms or their equivalent and the ACORD form 25-S certificate of insurance (or its equivalent), evidencing all required coverage to COUNTY. COUNTY may designate an insurance certificate processor (“Processor”) to accept and process CONTRACTOR’s proof of insurance.
CONTRACTOR shall deliver copies of the actual insurance policies, renewals, or replacements directly to COUNTY or Processor upon their request.
15. TERMINATION
15.1. COUNTY may terminate this Contract without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of mailing. If notice of termination for cause is given by COUNTY to CONTRACTOR and it is later determined that CONTRACTOR was not in default or the default was excusable, then the notice of termination shall be deemed to have been given without cause pursuant to this paragraph (15.1).
15.2. COUNTY may terminate this Contract for cause immediately upon giving written notice to CONTRACTOR should CONTRACTOR materially fail to perform any of the covenants contained in this Contract in the time and/or manner specified. In the event of such termination, COUNTY may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by COUNTY. If notice of termination for cause is given by COUNTY to CONTRACTOR and it is later determined that CONTRACTOR was not in default or the default was excusable, then the notice of termination shall be deemed to have been given without cause pursuant to paragraph (15.1) above.
15.3. COUNTY may terminate or amend this Contract immediately upon giving written notice to CONTRACTOR, 1) if advised that funds are not available from external sources for this Contract or any portion thereof, including if distribution of such funds to the COUNTY is suspended or delayed; 2) if funds for the services and/or programs provided pursuant to this Contract are not appropriated by the State; 3) if funds in COUNTY's yearly proposed and/or final budget are not appropriated by COUNTY for this Contract or any portion thereof; or 4) if funds that were previously appropriated for this Contract are reduced, eliminated, and/or re-allocated by COUNTY as a result of mid-year budget reductions.
15.4. If this Contract is terminated under paragraph 15.1 or 15.3 above, CONTRACTOR shall only be paid for any services completed and provided prior to notice of termination. In the event of termination under paragraph
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15.1 or 15.3 above, CONTRACTOR shall be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to the total compensation authorized by the Agreement as the services actually performed bear to the total services of CONTRACTOR covered by this Contract, less payments of compensation previously made.
In no event, however, shall COUNTY pay CONTRACTOR an amount which exceeds a pro rata portion of the Agreement total based on the portion of the Agreement term that has elapsed on the effective date of the termination.
15.5. CONTRACTOR shall not incur any expenses under this Contract after notice of termination and shall cancel any outstanding expenses and obligations to a third party that CONTRACTOR can legally cancel.
16. INDEMNIFICATION.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, for work or services provided under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless County, its governing Board, officers, directors, officials, employees, and authorized volunteers and agents, (individually an “Indemnified Party” and collectively “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, and all expenses and costs incidental thereto (collectively “Claims”), including cost of defense, settlement, arbitration, expert fees, and reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from injuries to or death of any person, including employees of either party hereto, and damage to or destruction of property, or loss of use or reduction in value thereof, including the property of either party hereto, and recovery of monetary losses incurred by County directly attributable to the performance of CONTRACTOR, arising out of, pertaining to, or resulting from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its employees, or CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors at any tier, or any other party for which CONTRACTOR is legally liable under law.
The right to defense and indemnity under this Section arises upon occurrence of an event giving rise to a Claim and, thereafter, upon tender in writing to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall defend Indemnified Parties with counsel reasonably acceptable to County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, County shall be entitled, on its own behalf, and at the expense of CONTRACTOR, to assume control of its defense or the defense of any Indemnified Party in any legal action, with counsel reasonably selected by it. Should County elect to initially assume control of its defense, or the defense of any Indemnified Party, it does so without prejudice to its right to subsequently request that CONTRACTOR thereafter assume control of the defense and pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred thereby.
This indemnity obligation shall not be limited by the types and amounts of insurance or self-insurance maintained by CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors at any tier.
Nothing in this indemnity obligation shall be construed to create any duty to, Revision 10/24/23 Page 10 any standard of care with reference to, or any liability or obligation, contractual or otherwise, to any third party.
The provisions of this indemnity obligation shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement.
17. LICENSES, PERMITS AND CONTRACTUAL GOOD STANDING
17.1. CONTRACTOR shall possess and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, certificates and credentials required by the laws of the United States, the State of California, COUNTY of Sacramento and all other appropriate governmental agencies, including any certification and credentials required by COUNTY. Failure to maintain the licenses, permits, certificates, and credentials shall be deemed a breach of this Contract and constitutes grounds for the termination of this Contract by COUNTY.
17.2. CONTRACTOR further certifies to COUNTY that it and its principals are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for, participation in federal, State or COUNTY government contracts.
CONTRACTOR certifies that it shall not contract with a Subcontractor that is so debarred or suspended.
18. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
18.1 It is understood and agreed that CONTRACTOR (including
CONTRACTOR's employees) is an independent CONTRACTOR and that no relationship of employer-employee exists between the parties hereto.
CONTRACTOR's assigned personnel shall not be entitled to any benefits payable to employees of COUNTY as an independent CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR hereby indemnifies and holds COUNTY harmless from any and all claims that may be made against COUNTY based upon any contention by any third party that an employer-employee relationship exists by reason of this agreement.
18.2 It is further understood and agreed by the parties hereto that
CONTRACTOR in the performance of its obligation hereunder is subject to the control or direction of COUNTY as to the designation of tasks to be performed, the results to be accomplished by the services hereunder agreed to be rendered and performed, and not the means, methods, or sequence used by CONTRACTOR for accomplishing the results.
18.3 If, in the performance of this agreement, any third persons are employed by CONTRACTOR, such person shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of CONTRACTOR. All terms of employment, including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline, hiring, and discharging, or any other terms of employment or requirements of law, Revision 10/24/23 Page 11 shall be determined by CONTRACTOR, and the COUNTY shall have no right or authority over such persons or the terms of such employment.
18.4 It is further understood and agreed that as an independent
CONTRACTOR and not an employee of COUNTY, neither the CONTRACTOR nor CONTRACTOR's assigned personnel shall have a) any entitlement as a COUNTY employee; or b) except as otherwise provided by this Contract, the right to act on behalf of COUNTY in any capacity whatsoever as agent, nor to bind COUNTY to any obligation whatsoever. CONTRACTOR shall not be covered by worker's compensation; nor shall CONTRACTOR be entitled to compensated sick leave, vacation leave, retirement entitlement, participation in group health, dental, life and other insurance programs, or entitled to other fringe benefits payable by the COUNTY to employees of the COUNTY.
18.5 Notwithstanding CONTRACTOR's status as an independent
CONTRACTOR, COUNTY shall withhold from payments made to CONTRACTOR such sums as are required to be withheld from employees by the Federal Internal Revenue Code; the Federal Insurance Compensation Act; the State Personal Income Tax Law and the State Unemployment Insurance Code;
provided, however, that said withholding is for the purpose of avoiding COUNTY's liability under said laws and does not abrogate CONTRACTOR's status as an independent CONTRACTOR as described in this contract.
Further, CONTRACTOR is not included in any group covered by COUNTY's present agreement with the federal Social Security Administration.
19. SUBCONTRACTS, ASSIGNMENT
19.1. CONTRACTOR shall obtain prior written approval from COUNTY before subcontracting any of the services delivered under this Contract.
CONTRACTOR remains legally responsible for the performance of all contract terms including work performed by third parties under subcontracts. Any subcontracting will be subject to all applicable provisions of this Contract.
CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible by COUNTY for the performance of any subcontractor whether approved by COUNTY or not.
19.2. This Contract is not assignable by CONTRACTOR in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of COUNTY.
20. NOTICE OF MATERIAL CHANGE IN BUSINESS
CONTRACTOR agrees that, if it experiences a material change in its business during the term of this Contract, including, without limitation, a reorganization, restructuring, leveraged buyout, and/or bankruptcy, CONTRACTOR will immediately notify COUNTY.
21. PRIOR AGREEMENTS
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This Contract constitutes the entire contract between COUNTY and CONTRACTOR regarding the subject matter of this Contract. Any prior agreements, whether oral or written, between COUNTY and CONTRACTOR regarding the subject matter of this Contract are hereby terminated effective immediately upon full execution of this Contract.
22. MODIFICATION
This Contract can only be modified by a written amendment signed by the parties.
23. WAIVERS
Except as provided herein, no alteration, amendment, variation, or waiver of the terms of this Contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties. Waiver by either party of any default, breach or condition precedent shall not be construed as a waiver of any other default, breach or condition precedent, or any other right hereunder. No interpretation of any provision of this Contract shall be binding upon COUNTY unless agreed in writing by COUNTY and counsel for
COUNTY.
24. ASSIGNMENT
24.1 CONTRACTOR shall obtain prior written approval from COUNTY before subcontracting any of the services delivered under this Contract.
CONTRACTOR remains legally responsible for the performance of all contract terms including work performed by third parties under subcontracts. Any subcontracting will be subject to all applicable provisions of this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible by COUNTY for the performance of any subcontractor whether approved by COUNTY or not.
24.2 This Contract is not assignable by CONTRACTOR in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of COUNTY.
25. SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Contract shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Contract shall not be affected.
26. SUCCESSORS
This Contract shall bind the successors of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in the same manner as if they were expressly named.
27. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS
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This Contract is entered into for the sole benefit of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR. No other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Contract and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Contract.
28. NO JOINT VENTURE, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP
CREATED
The relationship between COUNTY and CONTRACTOR is that solely of a CONTRACTOR and a buyer and no joint venture, partnership or other relationship is created or implied by this Contract.
29. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither CONTRACTOR nor COUNTY shall be liable or responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond the reasonable control of such party and without fault or negligence of such party. Such events shall include but not be limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war, epidemics, acts of government, fire, power failures, nuclear accidents, earthquakes, unusually severe weather, acts of terrorism, or other disasters, whether or not similar to the foregoing, and acts or omissions or failure to cooperate of the other party or third parties (except as otherwise specifically provided herein).
30. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have established that if the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR perform pursuant to this agreement, that the contract is executed by behavior. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THIS AGREEMENT
IF NOT AGREEABLE TO THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT.
31. SURVIVAL OF TERMS
All services performed and deliverables provided pursuant to this Contract are subject to all of the terms, conditions, price discounts and rates set forth herein, notwithstanding the expiration of the initial term of this Contract or any extension thereof. Further, the terms, conditions and warranties contained in this Contract that by their sense and context are intended to survive the completion of the performance, cancellation or termination of this Contract shall so survive.
32. REPORTS
A. CONTRACTOR shall, without additional compensation therefor, make fiscal, program evaluation, progress, and such other reports as may be reasonably required by COUNTY concerning CONTRACTOR's activities as they affect the contract duties and purposes herein. COUNTY shall explain procedures for reporting the required information.
B. CONTRACTOR agrees that, pursuant to Government Code section 7522.56, CONTRACTOR shall make best efforts to determine if any of its
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CONTRACTOR further agrees that it shall make a report bi-annually (due no later than January 31st and July 31st) to the COUNTY with a list of its employees that are members of SCERS along with the total number of hours worked during the previous 6 months. This report shall be forwarded to issuing officer listed on page 1 of this Contract.
33. ECONOMIC SANCTIONS
Pursuant to California State Executive Order N-6-22 (Order) imposing economic sanctions against Russia and declaring support of Ukraine, County shall terminate any contract with any individual or entity that is in violation of the Order or that is subject to economic sanctions therein, and shall not enter a contract with any such individual or entity while the Order is in effect.
If the contract is $5 million or more, Contractor shall provide a written report to County within 60 days of the effective date of the contract or 60 days upon request regarding compliance with economic sanctions and steps taken in response to Russia’s action in Ukraine, including but not limited to, desisting from making new investments in, or engaging in financial transactions with Russia or Russian entities, and directly providing support to Ukraine, while the Order is in effect. The County shall keep the report on file as evidence of compliance with the Order.
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APPENDIX G
COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting CONTRACTOR'S indemnification, CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives or employees. COUNTY shall retain the right at any time to review the coverage, form, and amount of the insurance required hereby. If in the opinion of COUNTY Risk Manager, insurance provisions in these requirements do not provide adequate protection for COUNTY and for members of the public, COUNTY may require CONTRACTOR to obtain insurance sufficient in coverage, form and amount to provide adequate protection. COUNTY'S requirements shall be reasonable but shall be imposed to assure protection from and against the kind and extent of risks that exist at the time a change in insurance is required.
1. Verification of Coverage
VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE. CONTRACTOR shall furnish the COUNTY with certificates evidencing coverage required below. Copies of required endorsements must be attached to provided certificates. The County Risk Manager may approve self-insurance programs in lieu of required policies of insurance if, in the opinion of the Risk Manager, the interests of the COUNTY and the general public are adequately protected. All certificates, evidences of self-insurance, and additional insured endorsements are to be received and approved by the County before performance commences. The COUNTY reserves the right to require that CONTRACTOR provide complete, certified copies of any policy of insurance offered in compliance with these specifications.
2. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
GENERAL LIABILITY: Insurance Services Office’s Commercial General Liability occurrence coverage form CG 0001. Including, but not limited to Premises/Operations, Products/Completed Operations, Contractual, and Personal & Advertising Injury, without additional exclusions or limitations, unless approved by COUNTY Risk Manager.
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY: Insurance Services Office’s Commercial Automobile Liability coverage form CA 0001. Commercial Automobile Liability: auto coverage symbol “1” (any auto) for corporate/business owned vehicles. If there are no owned or leased vehicles, symbols 8 and 9 for non-owned and hired autos shall apply.
Personal Lines automobile insurance shall apply if vehicles are individually
Revision 10/24/23 Page 16 owned. Without limiting CONTRACTOR's indemnification, CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives or employees. COUNTY shall retain the right at any time to review the coverage, form, and amount of the insurance required hereby. If in the opinion of the County Risk Manager, insurance provisions in these requirements do not provide adequate protection for COUNTY and for members of the public, COUNTY may require CONTRACTOR to obtain insurance sufficient in coverage, form and amount to provide adequate protection. COUNTY's requirements shall be reasonable but shall be imposed to assure protection from and against the kind and extent of risks that exist at the time a change in insurance is required.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Statutory requirements of the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance.
CYBER LIABILITY - Including Identity Theft, Information Security and Privacy Injury. Coverage shall include but is not limited to: 1. Third party injury or damage (including loss or corruption of data) arising from a negligent act, error or omission or a data breach 2. Defense, indemnity, and legal costs associated with regulatory breach (including HIPAA), negligence or breach of contract. 3.
Administrative expenses for forensic expenses and legal services 4. Crisis Management expenses for printing, advertising, mailing of materials and travel costs of crisis management firm, including notification expenses. 5. Identity event service expenses for identity theft education, assistance, credit file monitoring, to mitigate effects of personal identity event, post event services.
UMBRELLA or Excess Liability policies are acceptable where the need for higher liability limits is noted in the Minimum Limits of Insurance and shall provide liability coverages that at least follow form over the underlying insurance requirements where necessary for Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Employers’ Liability, and any other liability coverage (other than Professional Liability) designated under the Minimum Scope of Insurance.
3. Minimum Limits of Insurance
CONTRACTOR shall maintain limits no less than:
General Liability shall be on an Occurrence basis (as opposed to Claims Made basis). Minimum limits and structure shall be:
General Aggregate: $2,000,000 Products Comp/Op Aggregate: $2,000,000 Personal & Adv. Injury: $1,000,000 Each Occurrence: $2,000,000 Fire Damage: $ 100,000
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Automobile Liability:
a. Commercial Automobile Liability for Corporate/business owned vehicles including non-owned and hired, $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit.
b. Personal Lines Automobile Liability for Individually owned vehicles, $250,000 per person, $500,000 each accident, $100,000 property damage.
Workers' Compensation: Statutory.
Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
Cyber Liability: $2,000,000 per claim and aggregate.
4. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention
Any deductible or self-insured retention that apply to any insurance required by this Contract must be declared and approved by COUNTY.
5. Claims Made Professional Liability Insurance
If professional liability coverage is written on a Claims Made form:
a. The "Retro Date" must be shown, and must be on or before the date of the
Agreement or the beginning of Agreement performance by CONTRACTOR.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least one (1) year after completion of the Agreement.
c. If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims made policy form with a "Retro Date" prior to the contract effective date, CONTRACTOR must purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a minimum of one (1) year after completion of the Agreement.
6. Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies required in this Contract are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, as applicable, the following provisions:
All Policies:
a. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS: Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A-: VII. COUNTY Risk Manager may waive or alter this requirement, or accept self-insurance in lieu of any required policy of insurance if, in the opinion of the Risk Manager, the interests of COUNTY and the general public are adequately protected.
b. MAINTENANCE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE: CONTRACTOR shall maintain all insurance coverages and limits in place at all times and provide COUNTY with evidence of each policy's renewal ten (10) days in advance of its anniversary date.
CONTRACTOR is required by this Contract to immediately notify COUNTY if
Revision 10/24/23 Page 18 they receive a communication from their insurance carrier or agent that any required insurance is to be canceled, non-renewed, reduced in scope or limits or otherwise materially changed. CONTRACTOR shall provide evidence that such cancelled or non-renewed or otherwise materially changed insurance has been replaced or its cancellation notice withdrawn without any interruption in coverage, scope or limits. Failure to maintain required insurance in force shall be considered a material breach of the Agreement.
7. Commercial General Liability and/or Commercial Automobile Liability:
a. ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS: COUNTY, its officers, directors, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be endorsed as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR; products and completed operations of CONTRACTOR;
premises owned, occupied or used by CONTRACTOR; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by CONTRACTOR. The coverage shall contain no endorsed limitations on the scope of protection afforded to COUNTY, its officers, directors, officials, employees, or volunteers.
b. CIVIL CODE PROVISION: Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.
c. PRIMARY INSURANCE: For any claims related to this agreement, CONTRACTOR'S insurance coverage shall be endorsed to be primary insurance as respects COUNTY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by COUNTY, its officers, directors, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of CONTRACTOR'S insurance and shall not contribute with it.
d. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST: CONTRACTOR'S insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
e. SUBCONTRACTORS: CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all its subcontractors and additional insured endorsements as provided by CONTRACTOR’S subcontractor.
8. Professional Liability:
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY PROVISION: Any professional liability or errors and omissions policy required hereunder shall apply to any claims, losses, liabilities, or damages, demands and actions arising out of or resulting from professional services provided under this Contract.
9. Workers’ Compensation:
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: The workers' compensation policy required hereunder shall be endorsed to state that the workers' compensation carrier waives its right of subrogation against COUNTY, its officers, directors, officials, employees, agents or volunteers, which might arise by reason of payment under such policy in connection with performance under this Contract by CONTRACTOR. Should CONTRACTOR be self-insured for workers' compensation, CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to waive its right of subrogation against COUNTY, its officers, directors, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
10. Notification of Claim
If any claim for damages is filed with CONTRACTOR or if any lawsuit is instituted against CONTRACTOR, that arise out of or are in any way connected with CONTRACTOR’S performance under this Contract and that in any way, directly or indirectly, contingently or otherwise, affect or might reasonably affect COUNTY, CONTRACTOR shall give prompt and timely notice thereof to COUNTY. Notice shall be prompt and timely if given within thirty (30) days following the date of receipt of a claim or ten (10) days following the date of service of process of a lawsuit.
| 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES |
| 2. CONTRACT TERM |
| 3. PRICING |
| 3.1. PRICE CHANGES |
| 4. CONTRACT USE |
| 5. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
| 5.1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE |
| 5.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS |
| CONTRACTOR shall observe and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and COUNTY laws, regulations and ordinances. |
| 5.3. SURCHARGES |
| 5.4. RECALL NOTICE |
| 6. INVOICES AND PAYMENTS |
| 6.1. ACCEPTABLE INVOICES |
| 6.2. INVOICES |
| 6.3. TIME OF PAYMENT |
| 6.4. LATE FEES |
| 7. DAMAGE TO COUNTY FACILITIES, BUILDINGS OR GROUNDS |
| 7.1. REPAIRS |
| 7.1.1. TIMELINESS |
| 8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS |
| 9. MINIMUM USAGE |
| 10. WARRANTIES |
| 11. REMEDIES |
| 12. GOVERNING LAW |
| 13. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
| 14. INSURANCE |
| 14.1. EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE COMPLIANCE |
| 15. TERMINATION |
| 16. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, for work or services provided under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless County, its governing Board, officers, directors, officials, employees, and authoriz... |
| 17. LICENSES, PERMITS AND CONTRACTUAL GOOD STANDING |
| 17.1. CONTRACTOR shall possess and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, certificates and credentials required by the laws of the United States, the State of California, COUNTY of Sacramento and all other appropriate governmental agencies, includi... |
| 17.2. CONTRACTOR further certifies to COUNTY that it and its principals are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for, participation in federal, State or COUNTY government contracts. CONTRACTOR certifies that it shall not c... |
| 18. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR |
| 18.1 It is understood and agreed that CONTRACTOR (including CONTRACTOR's employees) is an independent CONTRACTOR and that no relationship of employer-employee exists between the parties hereto. CONTRACTOR's assigned personnel shall not be entitled to... |
| 18.2 It is further understood and agreed by the parties hereto that CONTRACTOR in the performance of its obligation hereunder is subject to the control or direction of COUNTY as to the designation of tasks to be performed, the results to be accomplish... |
| 18.3 If, in the performance of this agreement, any third persons are employed by CONTRACTOR, such person shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of CONTRACTOR. All terms of employment, including hours, wages, wo... |
| 18.4 It is further understood and agreed that as an independent CONTRACTOR and not an employee of COUNTY, neither the CONTRACTOR nor CONTRACTOR's assigned personnel shall have a) any entitlement as a COUNTY employee; or b) except as otherwise provided... |
| 18.5 Notwithstanding CONTRACTOR's status as an independent CONTRACTOR, COUNTY shall withhold from payments made to CONTRACTOR such sums as are required to be withheld from employees by the Federal Internal Revenue Code; the Federal Insurance Compensat... |
| 19. SUBCONTRACTS, ASSIGNMENT |
| 19.1. CONTRACTOR shall obtain prior written approval from COUNTY before subcontracting any of the services delivered under this Contract. CONTRACTOR remains legally responsible for the performance of all contract terms including work performed by thir... |
| 19.2. This Contract is not assignable by CONTRACTOR in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of COUNTY. |
| 20. NOTICE OF MATERIAL CHANGE IN BUSINESS |
| 21. PRIOR AGREEMENTS |
| 22. MODIFICATION |
| 23. WAIVERS |
| 24. ASSIGNMENT |
| 25. SEVERABILITY |
| 26. SUCCESSORS |
| 27. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS |
| 28. NO JOINT VENTURE, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP CREATED |
| 29. FORCE MAJEURE |
| Neither CONTRACTOR nor COUNTY shall be liable or responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond the reasonable control of such party and without fault or negligence of such party. Such events shall include but not be li... |
| 30. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE |
| 31. SURVIVAL OF TERMS |
| 1. Verification of Coverage |
| 2. Minimum Scope of Insurance |
| 3. Minimum Limits of Insurance |
| 4. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention |
| 5. Claims Made Professional Liability Insurance |
| 6. Other Insurance Provisions |
| All Policies: |
| 7. Commercial General Liability and/or Commercial Automobile Liability: |
| 8. Professional Liability: |
| 9. Workers’ Compensation: |
| 10. Notification of Claim |
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