HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 6071 - Contract - The Price Communication Group - Advertising Services For Citibus - 10/22/1998Resolution No. 6071
Item No. 27
October 22, 1998
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 advertising
services for Citibus, by and between the City of Lubbock and The Price Communication
Group, 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 22nd_ day of
ATTEST:
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City Mretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mildred Cox
Director of Transportation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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William de Haas
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Resolution No. 6071
Item No. 27
October 22, 1998
CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
This contract, (the "Contract"), effective as of October 22, 1998, (the "Effective
Date"), is by and between the City of Lubbock, (the "City"), a Texas Home Rule
Municipal Corporation, and The Price Communication Group, a Texas corporation,
whose principal place of business is located at 1801 Broadway, Lubbock, Lubbock
county, Texas (the "Contractor").
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms, covenants and
conditions set forth in this Contract, the City and Contractor hereby agree as follows:
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The term of this Contract commences on the Effective Date and continues without
interruption for a term of one (1) year from and after the Effective Date. The term may
be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms with the written consent of both
parties.
COMPENSATION
Contractor shall be paid a fee not to exceed Eighty Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($80,000) per year. All payments made shall be made on the basis of reimbursement of
actual costs incurred and the agency fee; not to exceed the limits stated above.
TERMINATION
A. General. The City may terminate this contract for any reason upon fourteen -
(14) days written notice to contractor.
B. Termination and Remedies. In the event the Contractor breaches any term
and/or provision of this Contract the City shall be entitled to exercise any right or remedy
available to it at law or equity, including without limitation, immediate termination of
this Contract and assertion of action for damages and/or injunctive relief. The exercise of
any right or remedy shall not preclude the concurrent or subsequent exercise of any other
right or remedy and all other rights and remedies shall be cumulative.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
A. Existence. Contractor is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in
good standing under the laws of the State of Texas and is qualified to carry on its
business in the State of Texas.
B. Corporate Power. Contractor has the corporate power to enter into and
perform this Contract and all other activities contemplated hereby.
C. Authorization. Execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract and the
activities contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all the requisite
corporate action on the part of the Contractor. This Contract constitutes legal, valid, and
binding obligations of the Contractor and is enforceable in accordance with the terms
thereof.
D. Contractor. Contractor maintains a professional staff and employs, as needed,
other qualified specialists experienced in providing advertising services, and are familiar
with all laws, rules, and regulations, both state and federal, including, without limitation
the applicable laws, regarding the activities contemplated hereby.
E. Performance. Contractor will and shall conduct all activities contemplated by
this Contract in a good and workmanlike manner, and comply with all laws, rules, and
regulations, both state and federal, relating to providing advertising services, as
contemplated hereby. If any of the activities of the Contractor, or omissions of the
activities required herein, shall cause, in whole or in part, liability or loss on the part of
the City, it shall be deemed that the Contractor did not perform said activities (or omitted
the performance of said activities) in a good and workmanlike manner.
F. Use of Copyrighted Material. Contractor warrants that any materials provided
by Contractor for use by City pursuant to this Contract shall not contain any proprietary
material owned by any other party that is protected under the Copyright Act or any other
similar law. Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any materials
provided by Contractor pursuant to this Contract satisfy this requirement and Contractor
agrees to hold City harmless from all liability or loss to which City is exposed on account
of Contractor's failure to perform this duty.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall perform the work and services listed below.
a. Determine the best and most appropriate marketing
strategy for Citibus, working in conjunction with Citibus staff for each
fiscal year.
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b. Prepare and present a detailed written marketing plan
for each fiscal year September 15, prior to the beginning of the fiscal
year, to be approved by Citibus.
C. Conduct a Texas Tech University ridership campaign at
the beginning of each semester to introduce the campus system to the
students.
d. Introduce route changes to the public.
e. Build public sentiment that public transportation is
good for the city of Lubbock.
f. Prepare interior bus and shelter signage for general
information campaigns.
g. Design book covers for the "Adopt -A -School" program
sponsored by Citibus.
h. Conduct a general ridership campaign at the beginning
of each school year, to influence the public to ride the bus.
i. Contract for the placement of all required and approved
advertisements with appropriate media.
j. Prepare and provide all production work necessary for
such advertisements.
k. Provide detailed and itemized account of Contractors
services, in writing, at the end of each month during the term of this
Contract.
1. Obtain written approval of all work from the Citibus
staff member designated by the Citibus General manager
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
Contractor and City agree that Contractor shall perform the duties under this
Contract as an independent contractor. The Contractor has the sole discretion to
determine the manner in which the services are to be performed.
INSURANCE
A. General. Contractor shall procure and carry, at its sole cost and expense
through the life of this Contract insurance protection hereinafter specified, in form and
substance satisfactory to the City. City must approve all policies prior to the
commencement of any activities whether performed by the Contractor, subcontractor,
agents, or third parties. The insurance carrier must be an insurance company authorized
to transact business in the State of Texas and have a Best's Financial rating of A:VII. A
Certificate of Insurance specifying each and all coverage shall be submitted to City prior
to the execution of this Contract. All insurance shall be prepared and executed by the
insurance company or it's authorized agents and shall contain an endorsement naming the
City of Lubbock an additional insured. Written notice of cancellation or any material
change will be provided thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation or change. All
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insurance, other than Workers' Compensation, shall provide a waiver of subrogation in
favor of the City of Lubbock, and shall contain cross liability and severability clauses.
B. Required Coverage. Contractor shall obtain and maintain policies of
insurance throughout the Contract term in limits specified below.
1. Worker's Compensation. The Contractor shall maintain Workers'
Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance coverage as required by statute or
coverage approved by the City Risk Management Coordinator.
2. Commercial General Liability. The Contractor shall maintain Commercial
General Liability coverage endorsed to include premises/operations, contractual liability,
personal and advertising injury liability, independent contractors' and completed
operations. The policy shall have a minimum of Three Hundred and no/100 Dollars
($300,000) combined single limit in the aggregate and per occurrence. Citibus shall be
listed as an additional insured.
3. Commercial Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall maintain Commercial
Automobile Liability coverage with a minimum of Three Hundred and no/100 Dollars
($300,000) combined single for Bodily Injury and Property Damage and shall include any
auto or in the alternative, owned autos, non -owned autos and hired autos. Citibus shall be
listed as an additional insured.
C. Subcontractors. The Contractor shall require each subcontractor with whom it
contracts to provide activities as contemplated by this Contract, to obtain proof of
insurance coverage as set forth herein, and to provide to Contractor, prior to such person
performing any such activities, a Certificate of Insurance establishing such coverage.
EMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS
Contractor may employ or retain agents, consultants, contractors, or third parties,
to perform certain duties of Contractor under this Contract provided that Contractor is in
no event relieved of any obligation under this Contract. Any such agents, contractors, or
third parties retained and/or employed by Contractor shall be required to carry, for the
protection and benefit of the City and Contractor and naming said third parties as
additional insureds, insurance as described above.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Contractor shall retain all information received from or concerning the City and
the City's business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to third
parties without prior written consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law.
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INDEMNITY
City of Lubbock shall not be liable or responsible for, and shall be saved and
held harmless by Contractor from and against any and all suits, actions, losses,
damages, claims, or liability of any character, type, or description, including all
expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees for injury or death to any
person, or injury to any property, received or sustained by any person or persons or
property, arising out of, or occasioned by, directly or indirectly, the performance of
Contractor under this agreement, including claims and damages arising in whole or
in part from the negligence of City of Lubbock.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations relating, in any way, manner or form, to the activities
under this Contract, and any amendments thereto.
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A. General. Whenever notice from contractor to City or City to Contractor is
required or permitted by this Contract and no other method of notice is provided, such
notice shall be given by (1) actual delivery of the written notice to the other party by
hand, (2) facsimile, or other reasonable means (in which case such notice shall be
effective upon delivery), or (3) by depositing the written notice in the United States mail,
properly addressed to the other party at the address provided in this article, registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case such notice shall be effective on the
third business day after such notice is so deposited.
B. Contractor's Address. Contractor's address and numbers for the purposes of
notice are:
The Price Communication Group
Attn: Jennifer Burns
are:
1801 Broadway
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Telephone: (806) 763-5033
Facsimile: (806) 763-8030
C. City's Address. The City's address and numbers for the purposes of notice
City of Lubbock
Attn: Brent Black
P. O. Box 2000
1625 13th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79457
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Telephone: (806) 767-2380 ext225
Facsimile: (806) 62387
D. Change of Address. Either party may change its address or numbers for
purposes of notice by giving written notice to the other party, referring specifically to this
Contract, and setting forth such new address or numbers. The address or numbers shall
become effective on the 15th day after such notice is effective.
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Captions. The captions for the articles and sections in this Contract are
inserted in this Contract strictly for the parties' convenience in identifying the provisions
to this Contract and shall not be given any effect in construing this Contract.
B. Audit. Contractor shall provide access to its corporate books and records to
the City. The City may audit, at its expense and during normal business hours,
Contractor's books and records with respect to this Contract between the Contractor and
City.
C. Records. Contractor shall maintain records that are either necessary (1) to
substantiate the services provided by Contractor or (2) to document any business
expenses incurred in performing the services.
D. Assignability. Contractor may not assign this Contract without the prior
written approval of the City.
E. Successor and Assigns. This Contract binds and inures to the benefit of the
City, Contractor, and their respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns.
F. Construction and Venue. THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS. THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS, COUNTY OF LUBBOCK, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ALL LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT OR THE
ACTIONS THAT ARE CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
G. Severability. If any provision of this Contract is ever held to be invalid or
ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction with respect to any person or
circumstances, the remainder of this Contract and the application of such provision to
persons and/or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is held invalid or
ineffective shall not be affected thereby.
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H. Amendment. No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this
Contract shall be binding unless such amendment, modification, or alteration is in
writing, dated subsequent to this Contract, and duly executed by the Contractor and City.
I. Entire Agreement. This Contract contains the Entire Contract between the City
and Contractor, and there are no other written or oral promises, conditions, warranties, or
representations relating to or affecting the matters contemplated herein.
EXECUTED as of the Effective Date hereof.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
THE PRICE
COMMUNICATION
GROUP
By:
WINDY SI ON, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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Ka Darnell
City cretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mildred Cox
Director of Transportation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William de Haas
Competition and Contracts Manager
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