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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2009-R0441 - Contract - NK Asphalt Partners - Liquid Asphalt Materials - 10/20/2009Resolution No. 2009--RO441 October 20, 2009 Item No. 5.10 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, Contract No. 9230 for Liquid Asphalt Materials per ITB 09 -091 -FO, by and between the City of Lubbock and NK Asphalt Partners d/b/a Holly Asphalt Company 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 20th day of October , 2009. TOM MARTIN, MAYOR ATTEST: Rebec& Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: md�.J� 6 � J, Marsha eed, P.E. Chief Operations Officer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Chad Weaver, Assistant City Attorney vw:ccdocs/RES.Contract-Holly Asphalt Company October 5, 2009 ITB #09 -091 -FO, Addendum#1 Resolution No. 2009—RO441 CITY OF LUBBOCK CONTRACT FOR SERVICES For Liquid Asphalt Materials -Annual Pricing ITB #09 -091 -FO THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this 20a' day of October 2009, pursuant to a resolution heretofore adopted by the City of Lubbock, Texas, by and between the City of Lubbock ("City"), and NK Asphalt Partners dba Holly Asphalt Company ("Contractor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock duly advertised for bids for Liquid Asphalt Materials -Annual Pricing 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 service of the said Liquid Asphalt Materials. 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 provide to the City the Liquid Asphalt Materials specifically referred to as Primary Supplier for Item(s) No. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and Secondary Supplier for Item(s) 2, 3, 4, 5 more particularly described in the bid submitted by the Contractor or in the specifications attached hereto. The contract shall be for a term of one year, said date of term beginning upon City Council date of 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 for all items. If agreement cannot be reached, the contract is terminated at the end of the current contract period. 3. 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 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. 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. 09-091-FOAddend l .doc fTB 409 -091 -FO, Addendum #I 6. This Contract consists of the following documents set forth herein; Invitation to Bid 409 -091 -FO, 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 '011�' 4��e Tom Martin, Mayor ATTEST:. Rebec3a Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Marsha Reed, Chief Operations Officer AFF AST FORM: Assistant City Attorney 09-091-FOAddend l .doe CONTRACTOR BY Authorized Representative tl�t� ylmsw� S�- L'(AOC�k , �D 5 _ city of 16b&k�,h. i€XAS TO: PURCHASE ORDER HOLLY ASPHALT COMPANY P.O. BOX 840408 DALLAS Texas 75284-0408 SHIP TO: INVOICE TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK ACCOUNTSPAYABLE P.O. BOX 20(10 LUMOCK, TX 74457 BY: 1 Page - Date - Order Number 1 06123/2010 10000201 000 OP CITY OF LUBBOCK STREET DEPARTMENT 502 N I-27 LUBBOCK Texas 79403 Ordered 06/02/2010 Freight Requested 06/28/2010 Taken By Delivery REQ 34960 PER B BEARDEN ITB -09 -091 -FO Description/Supplier Item Ordered UM Unit Cost UM CRS -2P 22,043.220 EA 1.7000 EA Total Order Terms NET 30 DAYS DOSS Extension Request Date 37,473.47 06/28/2010 37,473.47 This purchase order encumbers funds in the amount of $37,473.47 for a bid awarded to NK Asphalt Partners dba Holly Asphalt Company of Lubbock, Texas, on October 20, 2009, in accordance with Resolution No. 2009-R0441. The following are incorporated into and made part of this purchase order by letter of ratification or Resolution No. 2009-R0441. CITY OF LUBBOCK ATTEST: Tam M rtin, Mayor ebe a Garza, City Secretary TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS Seller and Buyer agree as follows: t SELLER TO PACKAGE GOODS. Seller will package goods in accordance with good commercial practice. Each shipping container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows (a) Seller's name and address, (b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number if applicable, (c) Container number and total number of containers, e.g. box I of 4 boxes, and (d) the number of the container bearing the packing slip. Seller shall bear cost of packaging unless otherwise provided. Goods shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform with requirements of common carriers and any applicable specifications. Buyer's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by packing lists. 2. SHIPMENT UNDER RESERVATION PROHIBITED. Seller is not authorized to ship the goods under reservation and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of goods. 3, TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to Buyer until Buyer actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery, 4. NO REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE TENDER. Every tender of delivery of goods must fully comply with all provisions of this contract as to time of delivery, quality and the like. if a tender is made which does not fully conform, this shall constitute a breach and Seller shall not have the right to substitute a conforming tender, provided where the time for performance has not yet expired, the Seller may reasonably notify Buyer of his intention to cure and may then snake a conforming tender within the contract time but not afterward 5. INVOICES & PAYMENTS, a. Seller shall submit separate invoices, in duplicate, one each purchase order or purchase release after each delivery. Invoices shall indicate the purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number if applicable. invoices shall be itemized and transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading, and the freight waybill when applicable, should be attached to the invoice. Mail To: Accounts Payable, City of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457. Payment shall not be due until the above instruments are submitted after delivery. 6. GRATUITIES. The Buyer may, by written notice to the Seller, cancel this contract without liability to Seller if it is determined by Buyer that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Seller, or any agent or representative of the Seller, to any officer or employee of the City of Lubbock with a view to securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such a contract. In the event this contract is canceled by Buyer pursuant to this provision, Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the amount of the cost incurred by Seller in providing such gratuities. 7. SPECIAL TOOLS& TEST EQUIPMENT. If the price stated on the face hereof includes the cost of any special tooling or special test equipment fabricated or required by Seller for the purpose of filling this order, such special tooling equipment and any process sheets related thereto shall become the property of the Buyer and to the extent feasible shall be identified by the Seller as such. 8. WARRANTY -PRICE. a. The price to be paid by the Buyer shall be that contained in Seller's bid which Seller warrants to be no higher than Seller's current process on orders by others for products of the kind and specification covered by this agreement for similar quantities under similar of like conditions and methods of purchase. in the event Seller breaches this warranty, the prices of the items shall be reduced to the Seller's current prices on orders by others, or in the alternative. Buyer may cancel this contract without liability to Seller for breach or Seller's actual expense.. b. The Seller warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreementor understanding for commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee excepting bona fide employees of bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Seger for the purpose of aecuring business. For breach of viciation of this warranty the Buyer shall have the right in addition to any other right of rights to cancel this contract without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover the full amount of such conunission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. 9. WARRANTY -PRODUCT. Seller shall not limit or exclude any implied warranties and any attempt to do so shall render this contract voidable at the option of the Buyer, Seller warrants that the goods furnished will conform to the specification, drawings, and descriptions listed in the bid invitation, and to the samples) furnished by the Seller, if any. in the event of a conflict or between the specifications, drawings, and descriptions, the specifications shall govern. Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the contractual agreement, the Seller represents and warrants fault -free performance and fault -free result in the processing date and date related data (including, but not limited to calculating, comparing and sequencing) of all hardware, software and fmnware products delivered and services provided under this Contract, individually or in combination, as the case may be from the effective date of this Contract. Also, the Seller warrants the year2000 calculations will be recognized and accommodated and will not, in any way, result in hardware, software or firmware failure. The City of Lubbock, at its sole option, may require the Seller, at any time, to demonstrate the procedures it intends to follow in order to comply with all the obligations contained herein. The obligations contained herein apply to products and services provided by the Seller, its sub -Seller or any third party involved in the creation or development of the products and services to be delivered to the City of Lubbock under this Contract. Failure to comply with any of the obligations contained herein, may result in the City of Lubbock availing itself of any of its rights under the law and under this Contract including, but not limited to, its right pertaining to termination or default. The warranties contained herein are separate and discrete from any other warranties specified in this Contract, and are not subject to any disclaimer of warranty, implied or expressed, or limitation of the Seller's liability which may he specified in this Contract, its appendices, its schedules, its annexes or any document incorporated in ibis Contract by reference. 10. SAFETY WARRANTY. Seller warrants that the product sold to the Buyer shall conform to the standards promulgated by the U. S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. in the event the product does not conform to OSHA standards, Buyer may return the product for correction or replacement at the Seiler's expense. In the event Seller fails to make the appropriate correction within a reasonable time, correction made by Buyer will be at the Seller's expense. IL NO WARRANTY BY BUYER AGAINST INFRINGEMENTS. As part of this contract for sale Seiler agrees to ascertain whether goods manufactured in accordance with the specifications attached to this agreement will give rise to the rightful claim of any third person byway of infringement of the like. Buyer makes no warranty that the production of goods according to the specification will not give rise to such a claim, and in no event shall Buyer be liable to Seller for indemnification in the event that Seller is sued on the grounds of infringement of the like. If Seller is of the opinion that an infringement or the like will result, he will notify the Buyer to this effect in writing within two weeks after the signing of this agreement. If Buyer does not receive notice and is subsequently held liable for the infringement or the like, Seller will save Buyer harmless. If Seller in good faith ascertains the production of the goods in accordance with the specifications will result in infringement or the like, the contract shall be null and void. l2. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the goods at delivery More accepting them. 13. CANCELLATION. Buyer shall have the right to cancel for default all or any part of the undelivered portion of this order if Seller breaches any of the terns hereof including warranties of Seller or if the Seller becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Such right of cancellation is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies which Buyer may have in law or equity. 14. TERMINATION. The performance of work under this order may be terminated in whole, or in part by the Buyer in accordance with this provision. Termination of work hereunder shall be effected by the delivery of the Seller of a "Notice of Termination" specifying the extent to which performance of work under the order is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. Such right or termination is in addition to and not in lieu of the rights of Buyer set forth in Clause 13, herein. 15. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be held responsible for losses, resulting if the fulfillment of any terms of provisions of this contract is delayed or prevented by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with, and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence said party is unable to prevent. 16. ASSIGNMENT -DELEGATION. No right or interest in this contract shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Seller without the written permission of the Buyer. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Seller shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purpose unless made in conformity with this paragraph. 17. WAIVER. No claim or right arising out of a breach of this contract can be discharged in whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waiver or renunciation is supported by consideration and is in writing sighted by the aggrieved party. 18. INTERPRETATION -PAROLE EVIDENCE. This writing, plus any specifications for bids and performance provided by Buyer in its advertisement for bids, and any other documents provided by Seller as part of his bid is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement. Whenever a term defined by the Uniform Commercial Code is used in this agreement, the definition contained in the Code is to control, 19. APPLICABLE LAW. This agreement shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Where ever the term "Uniform Commercial Code" is used, it shall be construed as meaning the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Texas as effective and in force on the date of this agreement. 20, RIGI4T TO ASSURANCE. Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform he may demand that the other party give written assurance of his intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the demanding patty may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract. 21. INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify, keep and save harmless the Buyer, its agents, officials and employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, patent claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses, which may in anywise accrue against the Buyer in consequence of the granting of this Contract or which may anywise result therefrom, whether or not it shall be alleged or determined that the act was caused through negligence or omission of the Seller or its employees, or of the subSeller or assignee or its employees, if any, and the Seller shall., at his own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising therefrom of incurred in connection therewith, and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the Buyer in any such action, the Seller shall, at its own expenses, satisfy and discharge the same Seller expressly understands and agrees that any bond required by this contract, or otherwise provided by Seller, shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the Buyer as herein provided 22. TIME. It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that time is of the essence for the performance of this contract, and failure by contract to meet the time specifications of this agreement will cause Seller to be in default of this agreement. 23. MBE. The City of Lubbock hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contact entered into pursuant to this request, minority and women business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunities to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or natural origin in consideration for an award. Rev. 0812005 ty lubbock' TO: PURCHASE ORDER HOLLY ASPHALT COMPANY P.O. BOX 840408 DALLAS Texas 75284-0408 INVOICE TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK ACCOUNTSPAYABLE P.O. BOX 2000 LUBBOCK, TX 79457 Ordered 06/02/2010 Freight Requested 06/02/2010 Taken By Delivery REQ 34960 PER B BEARDEN BID # 09 -091 -FO CONTRACT # 9230 Description/Supplier Item CRS -2P Terms NET 30 DAYS SHIP TO: BY: Ordered UM 25,000.000 EA Page - Date - Order Number 1 06/02/2010 10000201 000 OP CITY OF LUBBOCK STREET DEPARTMENT 502 N I-27 LUBBOCK Texas 79403 Unit Cost um — 1.7000 EA Total Order DARLENE Extension _ Request Date__ 42,500.00 06102/2010 42, 500.00 This purchase order encumbers funds in the amount of $42,500 for a bid awarded to Holly Asphalt Company of Dallas, Texas, on October 20, 2009 in accordance with Resolution No. 2009-Ro441. The following are incorporated into and made part of this purchase order by letter of ratification or Resolution No. 2009-R0441. CITY OF LUBBOCK ATTEST: Tom Martin, Mayor Rebe&a Garza, City Secretary TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS Seller and Buyer agree as follows: 1. SELLER TO PACKAGE GOODS. Seller will package goods in accordance with good commercial practice. Each shipping container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows (a) Seller's name and address, (b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number it applicable, (c) Container number and total number of containers, e.g. box I of 4 boxes, and (d) the number of the container bearing the packing slip. Seiler shall bear cost of packaging unless otherwise provided. Goods shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform with requirements of common carriers and any applicable specifications. Buyer's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by packing lists. 2. SHIPMENT UNDER RESERVATION PROHIBITED. Seller is not authorized to ship the goods under reservation and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of goods. 3. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to Buyer until Buyer actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery. 4. NO REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE TENDER. Every tender of delivery of goods must fully comply with all provisions of this contract as to time of delivery, quality and the like. If a lender is made which does not fully conform, this shall constitute a breach and Seller shall not have the right to substitute a conforming tender, provided, where the time for performance has not yet expired, the Seller may reasonably notify Buyer of his intention to cure and may then make a conforming tender within the contract time but not afterward. 5. INVOICES & PAYMENTS. a. Seller shall submit separate invoices, in duplicate, one each purchase order or purchase release after each delivery. Invoices shall indicate the purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number if applicable. Invoices shall he itemized and transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading, and the freight waybill when applicable, should be attached to the invoice. Mail To: Accounts Payable, City of Lubbock, P. O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457. Payment shall not be due until the above instruments are submitted after delivery. 6. GRATUITIES. The Buyer may, by written notice to the Seiler, cancel this contract without liability to Seller if it is determined by Buyer that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were of fered or given by the Seller, or any agent or representative of the Seller, to any officer or employee of the City of Lubbock with a view to securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such a contract. in the event this contract is canceled by Buyer pursuant to this provision, Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the amount of the cost incurred by Seller in providing such gratuities. 7. SPECIAL TOOLS & TEST EQUIPMENT. If the price stated on the face hereof includes the cost of any special tooling or special test equipment fabricated or required by Seller for the purpose of filling this order, such special tooling equipment and any process sheets related thereto shall become the property of the Buyer and to the extent feasible shall be identified by the Seller as such. s. WARRANTY -PRICE. a. The price to be paid by the Buyer shall be that contained in Seller's bid which Seller warrants to be no higher than Seller's current process on orders by others for products of the kind and specification covered by this agreement for similar quantities under similar of like conditions and methods of purchase. In the event Seller breaches this warranty, the prices of the items shall be reduced to the Sellers current prices on orders by others, or in the alternative. Buyer may cancel this contract without liability to Seller for breach or Seller's actual expense. b. The Seller warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee excepting bona fide employees of bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Seller for the purpose of securing business. For breach of vicialion of this warranty the Buyer shall have the right in addition to any other right of rights to cancel this contract without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. 9, WARRANTY -PRODUCT. Seller shall not limit or exclude any implied warranties and any attempt to do so shall render this contract voidable at the option of the Buyer. Seller warrants that the goods furnished will conform to the specification, drawings, and descriptions listed in the bid invitation, and to the sample(s) famished by the Seller, if any. In the event of a conflict or between the specifications, drawings, and descriptions, the specifications shall govern. Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the contractual agreement, the Seller represents and warrants fault -free performance and fault -free result in the processing date and date related data (including, but not limited to calculating, comparing and sequencing) of all hardware, software and firmware products delivered and services provided under this Contract, individually or in combination, as the case may be from the effective date of this Contract. Also, the Seller warrants the ycar20W calculations will be recognized and accommodated and will not, in any way, result in hardware, software cr firmware fuiiurc. The City of Lubbock, at is sola option, may require the Seller, at any time, to demonstrate the procedures it intends to follow in order to comply with all the obligations contained herein. The obligations contained herein apply to products and services provided by the Seller, its sub -Seller or any third party involved in the creation or development of the products and services to be delivered to the City of Lubbock under this Contract. Failure to comply with any of the obligations contained herein, may result in the City of Lubbock availing iself of any of its rights under the law and under this Contract including, but not limited to, its right pertaining to termination or default. The warranties contained herein are separate and discrete from any other warranties specified in this Contract, and are not subject to any disclaimer of warranty, implied or expressed, or limitation of the Seller's liability which may be specified in this Contract, its appendices, its schedules, its annexes Or any document incorporated in this Contract by reference. 10. SAFETY WARRANTY. Seller warrants that the product sold to the Buyer shall conform to the standards promulgated by the U. S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1470. In the event the product does not conform to OSHA standards, Buyer may return the product for correction or replacement at the Seller's expense. In the event Seller fails to make the appropriate correction within a reasonable time, correction made by Buyer will be at the Seller's expense. IL NO WARRANTY BY BUYER AGAINST INFRINGEMENTS. As part of this contract for sale Seller agrees to ascertain whether goods manufactured in accordance with the specifications attached to this agreement will give rise to the rightful claim of any third person by way of infringement of the like. Buyer makes no warranty that the production of goods according to the specification will not give rise to such a claim, and in no event shall Buyer he liable to Seller for indemnification in the event that Seller is sued on the grounds of infringement of the like. If Seller is of the opinion that an infringement or the like will result, he will notify the Buyer to this effect in writing within two weeks after the signing of this agreement. If Buyer does not receive notice and is subsequently held liable for the infringement or the like, Seller will save Buyer harmless. if Seller in good faith ascertains the production of the goods in accordance with the specifications will result in infringement or the like, the contract shall he null and void,. 12. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the goods at delivery before accepting them. 13. CANCELLATION. Buyer shall have the right to cancel for default all or any part of the undelivered portion of this order if Seller breaches any of the terms hereof including warranties of Seller or if the Seller becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Such right of cancellation is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies which Buyer may have in law or equity. 14. TERMINATION. The performance of work under this order may be terminated in whole, or in part by the Buyer in accordance with this provision. Termination of work hereunder shall be effccted by the delivery of the Seller of a "Notice of Termination" specifying the extent to which performance of work under the order is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. Such right or termination is in addition to and not in lieu of the rights of Buyer set forth in Clause 13, herein. 15. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be held responsible for losses, resulting if the fulfillment of any terms of provisions of this contract is delayed or prevented by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with, and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence said party is unable to prevent. 16. ASSIGNMENT -DELEGATION. No right or interest in this contract shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Seller without the written permission of the Buyer. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Seller shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purpose unless made in conformity with this paragraph. 17, WAIVER. No claim or right arising out of a breach of this contract can be discharged in whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waiver or renunciation is supported by consideration and is in writing signed by the aggrieved party. 19, INTERPRETATION -PAROLE EVIDENCE. This writing, plus any specifications for bids and performance provided by Buyer in its advertisement for bids, and any other documents provided by Seller as part of his bid, is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement. Whenever a term defined by the Uniform Commercial Code is used in this agreement, the definition contained in the Code is to control. 19. APPLICABLE LAW. This agreement shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Where ever the. term "Uniform Commercial Code" is used, it shall be construed as meaning the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Texas as effective and in force on the date of this agreement.. 24. RIGHT TO ASSURANCE. Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform he may demand that the other party give written assurance of his intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract. 21. INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify, keep and save harmless the Buyer, is agents, officials and employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, patent claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses, which may in anywise accrue against the Buyer in consequence of the granting of this Contract or which may anywise result therefrom, whether or not it shall be alleged or determined that the act was caused through negligence or omission of the Seller or its employees, or of the subSeller or assignee or its employees, irony, and the Seller shall, at his own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising therefrom of incurred in connection therewith, and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the Buyer in any such action, the Seller shall, at its own expenses, satisfy and discharge the same Seller expressly understands and agrees that any bond required by this contract, or otherwise provided by Seller, shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the Buyer as herein provided. 22. TIME. It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that time is of the essence for the performance of this contract, and failure by contract to meet the time specifications of this agreement will cause Seller to be in default of this agreement. 23. MBE. The City of Lubbock hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this request, minority and women business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunities to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or natural origin in consideration for an award. Rev. 0812005