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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-657-E DEAPR - Bartlett Tree Experts Blackwood Farm Park DocuSign Envelope ID:9CF98C50-560B-4CBA-B5DB-DA941575C615 I [Departmental Use Only] TITLE Bartlett Tree BFP FY 2019-20 ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACT UNDER$5,000.00 ! NORTH CAROLMA 3 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 23rd day of September,2019, ("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 Bartlett Tree Expert (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: Provide natural pruning to the sugar maple adjacent to the work trailer at Blackwood Farm Park. Work will also include a root invigoration process to cultivate the soil beneath the crown of the sugar maple. Approximately 15 sq ft. of surface area will be cultivated to a depth of 6-8 inches. Biochar will be added to the soil during cultivation and mulch will be applied to the treated areas. The term of this agreement rendered shall be from September 23 to November 1. 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 mariner 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 Two Thousand Five Hundred and Two Dollars, ($2502,00). Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of an invoice properly submitted to County. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under the teens 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. Revised 12/18 1 DocuSign Envelope ID:9CF98C50-560B-4CBA-B5DB-DA941575C615 I I 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 j Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance shall be designated here NIA (if no additional insurance required mark NIA 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. Indemni : The Provider agrees,without limitation,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. j 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 f 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 Iaws, 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 httl2://www.orangecoun_ nc.govldepartmentslpurchasing divisionlcontracts.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 Iimit 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 identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified,and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. I47-86.81. 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. If such mediation fails either party may initiate litigation to resolve the Revised 12/18 2 i DocuSign Envelope ID:9CF98C50-560B-4CBA-B5DB-DA941575C615 dispute. 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. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Orange County and the Provider have signed this Agreement,effective as of the day first written above. ORANGE COUNTY PROVIDER DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by: By: O W*j Sfg�,a By. Fa V k LP61 I CFA1 D507A4 05.. Title: 6623,77245CD4C8 .-e President 200 S. Cameron St. Matthew Farm P.D. Box 8181 Vice President Hillsborough,NC 27278 Revised 12/18 DocuSign Envelope ID:9CF98C50-560B-4CBA-B5DB-DA941575C615 Ac p� CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATEIMMIDDIVYYYI 164— � 1 10/31/2018 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(les)must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsements. PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: York International Agency, LLC PHONE g14-378-2200 Fax 914-376-2$91 Attn. bartlettcert@yorkintl.Com E-MAIL 500 Mamaroneck AvenueADDRESS' Harrison NY 10528 INSURE 5 AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURER A;Travelers Property&Casualty Co of 25674 INSURED INSURER a;Travelers I nde m n ity Cam pan 25858 The F.A.Bartlett Tree Expert Company INSURER c; 1290 East Main Street Stamford CT 06902 JNSURER D; INSURER E INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER-1966006783 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUER TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR 7'1'PE OF INSURANCE ADDLISUBRI POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS L7R iNSD WVD POLICY NUMBER MMIODNYYY MM}DDIYYYY A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY T=-GLSA-1005A129-71L-18 12/1/2018 12/1/2019 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 CLAIMS MADE OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED $1,0OO,000 E SES Ea occurrence MED EXP An one person $10.000 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $5,000.000 X JE LOC PRODUCTS $2,000,000 POLICY❑ OTHER' $ A AtI70M881LE LIAeIL[TY TC7J CAP-1Q05A13Q TIL-18 121112018 12/1/2019 Ea socldent $2.000,000 X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ A AUTOS ALL OWNEDED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY(peraccldenl) S NON-OWNEE) PROP R 5ATriA-61E X HIRED AUTOS Ix AUTOS Per accident $ _.. $ UMBRELLA LIAR OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LFAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE _ S OEO I I RETENTIONS M $ B WORKERS COMPENSATION TC2K UB-1005A105-18 12/1=18 12/1/2019 STATUTE LE B AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN TRK-UB-1005A117-18 121112018 12/1/2019 ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNEWEXECUTIVE ❑ NIA E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $1.000.000 OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? {Mandatary in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $1.000.000 f yyees,descrfbe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $1.000.000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(ACORO 101,Add Ili onaI Remarks Schedule,may be altached it more space is required) Proof of Insurance, CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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