HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-247-E AS - Claudia H. Sheppard, DVS, MS for veterinary services DocuSign Envelope ID:638103E7-1811-4F77-A8B6-C4EA6785E654
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TITLE Claudia Sheppard, DVM
FY 2016-17
ORANGE COUNTY
CONTRACT UNDER$1,000.00
NORTH CAROLINA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 28 day of June, 2017, ("Effective Date") by and
between Orange County,North Carolina, a body politic and corporate organized under the laws of the State
of North Carolina, (the "County"), party of the first part; and Claudia Sheppard, DVM, MS (the "Provider"),
party of the second part;
WITNESSETH:
For the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the County hereby
contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to provide the following services to the
County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, time being of the essence:
The services and/or materials and/or construction (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Services")
to be furnished under this Agreement are as follows: to administer canine influenza vaccinations to dogs
belonging to shelter staff and volunteers who have contact with dogs housed and cared for at the shelter, to
help create a barrier for shelter dogs at Orange County Animal Services in order to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of animals residing in Orange County pursuant to Orange County Animal Control Ordinance
sec. 4-31.
The term of this agreement rendered shall be from June 28, 2017 to July 31, 2017.
Provider represents and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and
providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and
timely manner to the satisfaction of the County. Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions, in
the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies,
ambiguities,mistakes or conflicts at no additional cost to the County. Provider agrees that Provider shall not
sub-contract any of the services to be provided in this Agreement, nor shall Provider assign any right or
responsibility granted or required by this Agreement,without the prior written approval of the County.
SPECIFIC TERMS
1. Payment: The County agrees to pay at the rates specified for Services satisfactorily
performed in accord with this Agreement. The amount to be paid by the County shall not exceed three
hundred dollars, ($300). Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of an invoice properly submitted to
County. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under the terms of this Agreement, County may, without
fault or penalty,withhold any payment associated with the work to be performed until such time as said work
is completed.
2. Non—waiver: Failure by County at any time to require the performance by Provider of any
of the provisions hereof shall in no way waive or affect the County's right hereunder to enforce the same, nor
shall any waiver by the County of any breach be held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or a waiver of
this Non-Waiver Clause.
3. Independent Contractor: The Provider shall operate as an independent contractor, and the
County shall not be responsible for any of the Provider's acts or omissions. The Provider shall not be treated
as an employee with respect to the Services performed hereunder for federal or state tax, unemployment or
workers' compensation purposes. The Provider understands that neither federal, nor state, nor payroll tax of
any kind shall be withheld or paid by the County on behalf of the Provider or the employees of the Provider.
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4. Insurance: Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Commercial General Liability
Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and any additional insurance as may
be required by County's Risk Manager as such insurance requirements are described in the Orange County
Risk Transfer Policy and Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is
incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountvnc.gov/departments/purchasing division/contracts.php). If County's Risk
Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance shall be designated
here personal liability insurance (if no additional insurance required mark N/A as being not applicable).
Provider shall not commence work until such insurance is in effect and certification thereof has been
received by the County's Risk Manager.
5. Indemnity: The Provider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Orange County
from all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, suits, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable
attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons or damage to or
destruction of any property caused in whole or in part by any negligent or intentional act or omission on the
part of the Provider in carrying out Provider's duties and obligations related to the Services to be provided in
this Agreement.
6. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of
the parties or by the County upon written notice to the Provider. County may suspend this Agreement upon
reasonable notice to Provider.
7. Entire Agreement and Signatures: The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be
bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the
Agreement between the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. Modifications
may be evidenced by telefacsimile signature. This Agreement together with any amendments or
modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent
of the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the parties to comply with Article 11A and
Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66.
8. Governing Law and Priority: Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by
the laws of the State of North Carolina and Orange County. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance
with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state
and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-
Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each policy is incorporated herein by
reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departmentsfpurchasing division/contracts.php.). Any violation of this
requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without
further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the
definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not
been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor, on the list created by the State
Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms Provider is and shall
remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. In determining
the basic services to be provided, should any documents be referenced in or attached to this Agreement, the
terms herein shall have priority in any conflict between the terms of referenced documents and the terms of
this Agreement.
9. Dispute Resolution: Neither party may initiate binding arbitration. Any disputes shall be
resolved by nonbinding mediation. Should either party initiate litigation to settle any dispute involving the
terms of this Agreement such litigation shall be initiated in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina
seated in Orange County,North Carolina.
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10. Non Appropriation: Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the
validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory
mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of County's
obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County
immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability and non-appropriation of public funds.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Orange County and the Provider have signed this Agreement, effective
as of the day first written above.
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Director Title:
200 S. Cameron St. 101 Autumn Lane
P.O. Box 8181 Chapel Hill,NC 27516
Hillsborough,NC 27278
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AV MA I P L I T Veterinary Professional Liability
11/9
Protecting you through it all Insurance Policy
Certificate of Insurance
This policy provides occurrence coverage.Please review the policy carefully. ZURICH
ITEM 1:Insured by the stock company below and hereinafter called the Company
Zurich American Insurance Company U-VPL-103-A-CW(07/04)
ITEM 2:Named Certificate Holder,member number,IRC,and address Master Policy Number: Certificate Number:
EOL 5241302-12 VETPR0008742
Claudia H. Sheppard,DVM FOR INFORMATION OR TO FILE A CLAIM
101 Autumn Lane PLEASE CALL(800)228-7548
Chapel Hill,NC 27516-1101 ITEM 3:Policy Period
From: 01/01/2017
To: 01/01/2018
12:01 am Standard time at the address of the Named Certificate Holder
as stated herein
ITEM 4:Limits of Liability
Member Name Member No. IRC Class Each claim $ 1,000,000
Claudia Sheppard 120285 17 IV Aggregate $3,000,000
ITEM 5:Premium and coverage summary ITEM 6:Forms Attached at Issuance:
Primary Professional Liability $238.00 U-VPL-100-A CW(07/04);U-VPL-103-A CW(07/04);U-GU-1041-A(03/11);U-
Veterinary License Defense $85.00 VPL-128-A NC(10/04);U-VPL-155-A NC(10/04);U-VPL-102-B CW(06/11);U-
GU-319-F(01/09)
ITEM 7: Schedule of Plan Numbers and location(s)for Professional Extension
TOTAL DUE: $323.00 Endorsement(Animal Bailee)/Embryo and Semen Storage(if purchased):
For additional locations,please see the attached page
Location Number/Address Extension Plan Embryo Plan
ITEM 8:Veterinary Professional Liability Regulatory Action License Defense
Coverage endorsement(if purchased): This Certificate of Insurance is issued off the Master Policy held by the American
Veterinary Medical Association(AVMA)Professional Liability Insurance Trust.By
Limit: $25,000 acceptance of this policy the Named Certificate Holder agrees that the statements in
the certificate and the application and any attachments hereto are the Named
Authorized Signature Certificate Holder's agreements and representations and that this policy embodies all
agreements existing between the Named Certificate holder&the Company or any
�j�s of its representatives relating to this insurance.
Notice to the Company: Zurich North American-Specialties Claims
Attn:Professional Liability Claim Department
Neil R.Hughes,President P.O.Box 307010,Jamaica,NY 11430-7010
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