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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2010-R0490 - Contract For "Trees For Park's" Pricing - John Deere Landscapes - 09/27/2010Resolution No. 2010-RO490 September 27, 2010 Item No. 6.3 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Contract No.9759 for trees for parks - annual pricing per ITB 10 -115 -DD, by and between the City of Lubbock and John Deere Landscapes, of Cleveland, Ohio, 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 on September_ 27, 2010 TOM MARTIN, MAYOR ATTEST: Rebeclz Garza, City SecretkD APPROVED AS 1'0 CONTLT: Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager Community Services APPROVED AS TO FORM: Chad Weaver, Assistant City Attorney vw:ccdocs/RES.Contract-John Deere Landscapes September 16, 2010 Resolution No. 2010—RO490 Contract No. 9759 CITY OF LUBBOCK CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TREES FOR PARKS - Annual Pricing CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS ITB 10 -115 -DD THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this 27th day of September, 2010, pursuant to a resolution heretofore adopted by the City of Lubbock, Texas, by and between the City of Lubbock ("City"), and John Deere Landscapes ("Contractor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock duly advertised for bids for Trees for Parks as required by law; and WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the bid submitted by Contractor, the City of Lubbock has heretofore adopted acceptance of such bid, and the execution, in the name of the City of Lubbock a contract with said Contractor covering the said, Trees for Parks -Annual Pricing 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 Trees for Parks specifically referred to as Item No. 22 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; payment's do 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. The contract shall be for a period of one year, said date of term beginning formal approval. The City and Contractor may, upon written mutual consent, extend the contract for two additional one-year periods. The rates may be adjusted upward or downward at this time at a percentage not to exceed the effective change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Product Price Index (PPI), whichever is most appropriate for the specific contract for the previous 12 -months. At the City's discretion, the effective change rate shall be based on either the local or national index average rate, whichever is most appropriate for all items. If agreement cannot be reached, the contract is terminated at the end of the current contract period. This contract shall remain in effect until the expiration date, performance of services ordered, or termination of by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice. Such written notice must state the reason for cancellation. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to award the canceled contract to the next lowest and best bidder as it deems to be in the best interest of the city. 5. 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. 6. The City Right to Audit: At any time during the term of this thereafter the City, or a duly authorized audit representative of the City or the State of Texas, at its expense and at reasonable times, reserves the right to audit Contractor's records and books relevant to all services provided under this Contract. In the event such an audit by the City reveals any errors or overpayments by the City, Contractor shall refund the City the full amount of such overpayments within thirty (30) days of such audit findings, or the City, at its option, reserves the right to deduct such amounts owing the City from any payments due Contractor. 7. 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. 8. This Contract consists of the following documents set forth herein; Invitation to Bid #10 -115 -DD 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. CITY OF LUBBOCK: Tom Martin, Mayor ATTEST: Rebelca Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager of Community Services APPROVED A'S TO F RM: 7 "{ /1111 Assistant City Attorney CONTRACTOR: J'p �1n D Zef-e (ted S ca-PeS BY Authorized presentative /y1 wat bVn f Z✓t�k Sent °� d 13 S S C 3(p -d- 54- Address f Address C le v p(0,j o l-1 q qlA