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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-R0313 - Contract - Gafford Pest Control Services - Bee Removal - 06_26_2006Resolution No. 2006-RO313 June 26, 2006 Item No. 5.23 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Contract for bee removal, by and between the City of Lubbock and Gafford Pest Control Services, Inc., of Lubbock, Texas, and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 26th day of June , 2006. w� DAVID A. LER, MAYOR ATTEST: Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ChomZaxs Adams, Depu y City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: docs/Contracr-Gafford Pest Control Srvs.res 9, 2006, 2006 Resolution No. 2006—RO313 06-530-MA Bee Extermination and Hive Removal Service CITY OF LUBBOCK CONTRACT FOR SERVICES For Bee Extermination and Hive Removal Service Bid No. 06-530-MA THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this 26" day of June 2006, pursuant to a resolution heretofore adopted by the City of Lubbock, Texas, by and between the City of Lubbock ("City"), and Gafford Pest Control Services, Inc., ("Contractor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock duly advertised for bids for Bee Extermination and Hive Removal Service and bids were received and duly opened as required by law; and WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the bid submitted by Contractor, the City of Lubbock has heretofore adopted a resolution authorizing the acceptance of such bid, and the execution, in the name of the City of Lubbock a contract with said Contractor covering the purchase and delivery of the said Bee Extermination and Hive Removal Service. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreement contained herein, as well as the financial consideration hereinafter referred to, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. In accordance with City's specifications and Contractor's bid, copies of which specifications and bid are attached hereto and made part hereof, Contractor will deliver to the City the Bee Extermination and Hive Removal Service specifically referred to as Item(s) No. 1-2 and more particularly described in the bid submitted by the Contractor or in the specifications attached hereto. 2. The City promises and agrees to employ, and does employ, the Contractor to cause to be done the work provided for in this Contract and to complete and finish the same according to the attached specifications, offer, and terms and conditions contained herein. The City agrees to pay the Contractor according to the payment schedule attached; said payment schedule does not include any applicable sales or use tax. 3. The Contractor shall perform the work according to the procedure outlined in the specifications and Invitation to Bid attached hereto and incorporated herein. 4. Contractor shall at all times be an independent contractor and not an agent or representative of City with regard to performance of the Services. Contractor shall not represent that it is, or hold itself out as, an agent or representative of City. In no event shall Contractor be authorized to enter into any agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of City. 5. The contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the contract, commercial general liability coverage with insurance carriers admitted to do business in the State of Texas. The insurance companies must carry a Best's Rating of A- VII or better. The policies will be written on an occurrence basis, subject to the following minimum limits of liability: Worker's Compensation - The Contractor shall elect to obtain worker's compensation coverage pursuant to Section 406.002 of the Texas Labor Code. Further, Contractor shall maintain said coverage throughout the term of this Contract and shall comply with all provisions of Title 5 of the Texas Labor Code to ensure that the Contractor maintains said coverage. Any termination of worker's compensation insurance coverage by contractor or any cancellation or non -renewal of worker's compensation insurance coverage for the Contractor shall be a material breach of this Contract. The contractor may maintain Occupational Accident and Disability Insurance in lieu of Workers' Compensation. In either event, the policy must be endorsed to include a wavier of subrogation in favor of the CITY OF LUBBOCK. 06-530-MA.doc 06-530-MA Bee Extermination and Hive Removal Service The Contractor shall also provide to the CITY OF LUBBOCK proof of Employers' Liability in an amount no less than $500,000. Commercial General (public) Liability insurance, per occurrence, in an amount not less than $100,000 including coverage for the following: Products /completed operations Personal & Advertising injury Contractual liability Automotive Liability insurance, per occurrence, in an amount not less than $100,000 combined single limit including coverage for the following: Any Auto The City of Lubbock, its agents, elected and appointed officials, and employees are to be listed as a primary additional insured under the policies. The contractor will provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as evidence of coverage. The certificate will provide 30 days notice of cancellation, and under the cancellation section, the wording "endeavor to" and "but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives" will be crossed out. A copy of the additional insured endorsement attached to the policy will be included with the certificate. Contractor's insurance policies through policy endorsement must include wording, which states that the policy shall be primary and non-contributing with respect to any insurance carried by the City of Lubbock. The certificate of insurance described must reflect that the above working is included in evidenced policies. 6. Neither the City nor the Contractor shall assign, transfer or encumber any rights, duties or interests accruing from this Contract without the written consent of the other. 7. This Contract consists of the following documents set forth herein; Invitation to Bid #06-530-MA, General Conditions, Specifications, and the Bid Form. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed the day and year first above written. Executed in triplicate. C--ITTY OF LUBBOCK: David A. Miller, Mayor APPROVED AST ENT: Thomas Adams, Deputy City Mana er APPROVED AS TO FORM: t Att ey Gj 06-530-MA.doc ATTEST: _p _­1 R ecca Garza, City Secretary