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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 1523 AGREEMENT FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE AND SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES This Agreement made this ~-'~day of ~ , by and between the City of Columbia Heights, a Municipal Corporation, and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA), a public body corporate and politic, hereinafter both public governing bodies called "CITY" and Lawn Service and Snow Removal, Inc. hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR." WITNESSETH, that the CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows: Description of Work: CITY/CONTRACTOR will perform the following: CITY shall provide a written list of the addresses of property(s) to be served by the CONTRACTOR and any and all changes to said list shall be provided in writing by the CITY to the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall be thoroughly familiar with CITY ordinances and State Laws dealing with noxious weeds and long grass. Co do CONTRACTOR shall, within the time provided in the instructions provided, cut or remove weeds and long grass as instructed by.the CITY representative or his/her designee. CONTRACTOR shall remove and properly dispose of broken tree limbs, litter, debris, etc. from the affected site(s). CONTRACTOR shall remove snow which has accumulated to a depth of two (2) inches or more from all sidewalks, driveways, and other hard surfaced areas of the affected site(s) unless otherwise directed by the CITY. Equipment: CONTRACTOR shall furnish at CONTRACTOR'S expense, such equipment, including but not limited to, safety glasses and other protective devices, shovels, snow blowers and/or blades or plows, riding and/or walking mowers, and sickles and weed trimmers, as necessary to properly handle the work. Payment: CITY shall pay to CONTRACTOR the sum of $28.50 per person - hour. CONTRACTOR shall bill the CITY on a monthly basis and the CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR upon approval of the billing by the City Council and/or EDA Board of Commissioners. CONTRACTOR'S billing shall show address, number of person hours (1/4 hour fraction thereof) per property, date of service, and' total amount billed. Quality of Work: The CONTRACTOR also covenants and agrees that all said work and labor shall be done and performed in the best and most workmanlike manner and that all such materials and labor shall be in strict and entire conformity in every respect, with the CITY representative instructions and shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the CITY representative or his/her duly authorized designee, and in case any of said materials or labor shall be rejected by said CITY representative as defective or unsuitable, then the same materials all shall be removed and replaced with other approved materials and labor shall be done anew to the satisfaction and approval of said CITY representative. Safety and Affirmative Action: The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the OSHA Compliance Form, incorporated by re. ference herein, during the life of this Contract. The CONTRACTOR also agrees to comply with the Affm'native Action Compliance Form, incorporated by reference herein, unless otherwise specified (see attached). In hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of work under this contract, the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor hereunder, material supplier, or vendor shall not, by reason of race, creed, color, or other manner discriminate against any person or persons who are citizens of the United States who are qualified and available to perform the work to which such employment relates. · The CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor hereunder, material supplier, or vendor, shall not, in any manner, discriminate against, or intimidate, or prevent the employment of any such person or persons, or on being Page 1 of 2 hired, prevent, or conspire to prevent, any such person or persons from the performance of work under any contract on account of race, color, or creed. Any violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. This Contract may be canceled or terminated by the CITY, and all money due, or to become due hereunder, may be forfeited for any subsequent violation of the terms or conditions of this Contract. This paragraph is inserted in the Contract to comply with the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 181.59. Indemnification: The CONTRACTOR further agrees to take all precautions to protect the public against injury and to save the CITY harmless from all damages and claims of damages that may arise by reason of any negligence of the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR'S agents or employees while engaged in the performance of this Contract, and will indemnify the CITY against all claims, liens, expenses, and claims for liens for work, tools, materials, machinery, or insurance premiums or equipment of supplies and against all loss by reason of the failure of the CONTRACTOR in any respect to fully perform all obligations of the Contract. Disputes: In case any questions or disputes arise between the parties hereto respecting any matter pertaining to this Contract, or any part hereof, said questions or disputes shall be referred to the CITY representative, and his/her decision thereon shall be binding upon the parties hereto, provided said decision is in writing and signed by him/her. If there is conflict between the instructions/specifications and this instrument, the instructions/specifications shall govern. Terms: This Contract may be terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice provided to the other party. In Witness Whereof, the parties hereunto have set their hands the day and year first above written. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BY~- · ~(~ber~ettimann, Presi~nt '" Walt Fehst, Executive Dtrecto[ CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGJ~-$o A MUNICIPAL CORPORA B G~-'~. Peters~r~, ma~'~r- - CONTRACTOR IT'S: /f')~ (Title) CO.: Lawn Service and Snow Removal, Inc. Attachments Page 2 of 2 O.S.H.A. COMPLIANCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE The Contractor shail provide and maintain ail sanitary and safety accommo~Jations for the use and protection of his employees as may be necessary to provide for their health and welfare and comply with State, Federal, and local codes and regulations, as well as those of other bodies and tribunals having jurisdiction. Employee safety and sanitation facility regulations are set forth in M.S. 182 and in the Department of Labor and industry's Labor Safety Code (Usc 73-75). Legal Name of Person, Firm or Corporation By: Address: Legal Residence: Date: forms March 22, 1996 ~LESOLUTION 88-83 Bt-lNg A ~ESOLUTION ADOPTXIIg AN A~IE~ATIVE ACTION PROGEA~ ~EEEA$, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights endorser the pr~Lnciple of equal employment "opportunity, and~ gI~EEEA$, the City Council desires to reaffirm its 3,ong standing co: uaitment to equal employment opportunity~ NOg, THEREFORE, BE XT ~E$0LV~D that At £e the policy and intent of the Cil:y Council of the City of Columbia Heights to provide equality of opportunity in employment to all persons and to prohibit discrimination because of race, co,.or, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, or status in regard to public destitution in all aspects of the City's personnel policies, programs, and practices; and, ~ BE XT lru~THE£ EE$0LVED that the City Council ado t Ac' . _ p s the Affirmative ~ion Program and Policy dated November 30, 1988, · copy of which ia available fo~ review at the office of City Manager, and directs the City ~nage~ to ensure this program ie implem~n~ed to its fullest. Pas~ed this , 27th day o£., December , 3.988. Offered by: Paterson Sec~:mded by= Car]son :~o1:~ Call: All ayes Student, Council Secretary Dale V. ~.adtrath, Mayor CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE FORM By The City Council: In accordance with Council Resolution 88-83, being a resolution adopting an Affirmative Action Program, it is the policy and intent of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights to provide equality of opportunity in employment to all persons and to prohibit discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, or status in regard to public destitution, in all aspects of the City's personnel policies, programs, and practices; and, It shall be the policy of the City of Columbia Heights to require that all major contracts with the City require the Contractor to comply with the standards of equal employment and anti- discrimination as cited in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended in 1972 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and Minnesota Statute 181.59 as amended. Bidder's Name: Address: CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER Certification Statement: I certify that the above Contractor or Vendor now has an established Affirmative Action Program. Name and Title of Signer (please print or type) Signature Date forms March 22, 1996 OWNER CITY EDA EDA EDA EDA EDA EDA EDA EDA EDA PROPOSED MOW/PLOW SCHEDULE AS OF JULY 1, 2000 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE/ADDRESS Mow - 4656 Monroe Mow - 4470 Buchanan Street Mow - 4460 Buchanan Street Mow - 1330 44 ½ Avenue Mow/Plow - 3982 Van Buren Mow - 3913 Polk Mow/Plow - 828 40t~ Avenue NE Mow/Plow - 4216 Central Avenue NE Mow - 3944 Lookout Pl.(elf. July 1, 2000) Mow - 3950 Lookout Pl. FREQUENCY Once per week Once per week Once per week Once per week Once per week/2 + inches snow Once per week Once per week/2 + inches snow Once per week/2 + inches snow Once per week Once per week H:'~ow-Plow Sch~l.