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Tree Care & Landscape Unlimited M;rx ' TIGARD CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON Arborist—3.0 MG 560-Foot Service Zone Reservoir No. 2 PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 3rd of October, 2007, by and between the CITY OF TIGARD, a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon, hereinafter called City, and Tree Care & Landscapes Unlimited, hereinafter called Contractor. RECITALS City has need for the services of a company with a particular training, ability, knowledge, and experience possessed by Contractor, and City has determined that Contractor is qualified and capable of performing the professional services as City does hereinafter require, under those terms and conditions set forth: Therefore, the parties agree as follows: SCOPE OF WORK Contractor shall initiate services on upon receipt of City's notice to proceed, together with an executed copy of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to complete work that is detailed in Exhibit A— Scope of Work and by this reference made a part hereof. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION This Agreement shall become effective upon execution and shall expire, unless otherwise terminated or extended, on 30th of September, 2009. All work under this Agreement shall be completed prior to the expiration of this Agreement. COMPENSATION City agrees to pay Contractor an amount not to exceed Six Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($6000.00) over the life of the contract for performance of those services described in this Agreement. All pricing shall be in accordance with those rates outlined in Exhibit A. Payment will be made based on Contractor's invoice, subject to the approval of Rob Murchison, Project Engineer, and not more frequently than monthly. Payment shall be payable within thirty(30) days from the date of receipt by the City. CONTACT INFORMATION All notices, bills, and payments shall be made in writing and may be given by personal delivery, mail, or fax. Payments may be delivered by personal delivery, mail, or electronic transfer. The following addresses and contacts shall be used to transmit notices,bills,payments, and other information: Contact Manager for City: Contact Manager for Contractor: City of Tigard Company: Tree Care & Landscapes Unlimited Attn: Rob Murchsion, Project Engineer Attn: Raymond Myer, General Manager 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon 97223 Address: P.O. Box 1566, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Phone: 503-639-4171 ext. 2699 Phone: 503-635-3165 Fax: 503-684-8840 Fax: 503-635-1549 Email Address: robm@tigard-or.gov Email Address: info@tclu.com CONTRACTOR As INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Contractor acknowledges that for all purposes related to this Agreement, Contractor is and shall be deemed to be an independent contractor as defined by ORS 670.600 and not an employee of City, shall not be entitled to benefits of any kind to which an employee of City is entitled and shall be solely responsible for all payments and taxes required by law. Furthermore, in the event that Contractor is found by a court of law or any administrative agency to be an employee of City for any purpose, City shall be entitled to offset compensation due, or to demand repayment of any amounts paid to Contractor under the terms of this Agreement, to the full extent of any benefits or other remuneration Contractor receives (from City or third party) as a result of said finding and to the full extent of any payments that City is required to make(to Contractor or to a third party) as a result of said finding. Contractor acknowledges that for all purposes related to this Agreement, Contractor is not an officer, employee, or agent of the City as those terms are used in ORS 30.265. INDEMNIFICATION City has relied upon the professional ability and training of Contractor as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Contractor warrants that all its work will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and standards as well as the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, it being understood that acceptance of a contractor's work by City shall not operate as a waiver or release. Contractor and City agree to indemnify and defend the other, and the other's officers, agents and employees and hold them harmless from any and all liability, causes of action, claims, losses, damages,judgments or other costs or expenses including attorney's fees and witness costs and (at both trial and appeal level, whether or not a trial or appeal ever takes place) incurred by the party being indemnified resulting from the indemnifying party's acts (or failure to act when action is appropriate) that may be asserted by any person or entity which in any way arise from or relate to this Agreement or the performance of obligations under this agreement, except liability arising out of the sole negligence of the party being indemnified. The indemnification by Contractor of the City shall also cover claims brought against the City under state or federal worker's compensation laws. If any aspect of this indemnity shall be found to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this indemnification. INSURANCE Contractor shall maintain insurance acceptable to City in full force and effect throughout the term of this contract. Such insurance shall cover all risks arising directly or indirectly out of Contractor's activities or work hereunder. The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Contractor shall provide at least the following limits and coverages: a. Commercial General Liability Insurance Contractor shall obtain, at contractor's expense, and keep in effect during the term of this contract, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering Bodily Injury and Property Damage on an "occurrence" form (1996 ISO or equivalent). This coverage shall include Contractual Liability insurance for the indemnity provided under this contract. The following insurance will be carried: Coverage Limit General Aggregate 1,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate 1,000,000 Personal &Advertising Injury 1,000,000 Each Occurrence 1,000,000 Fire Damage (any one fire) 50,000 Medical Expense (any one person) 5,000 b. Business Automobile Liability Insurance If Contractor will be delivering the goods, Contractor shall provide City a certificate indicating that Contractor has business automobile liability coverage for all owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles. The Combined Single Limit per occurrence shall not be less than$1,000,000. Said insurance shall name City as an additional insured and shall require written notice to City thirty(30) days in advance of cancellation. If Contractor hires a carrier to make delivery, Contractor shall ensure that said carrier complies with this paragraph. c. Workers' Compensation Insurance The Contractor and all employers providing work, labor or materials under this Contract that are either subject employers under the Oregon Workers' Compensation Law and shall comply with ORS 656.017, which requires them to provide workers' compensation coverage that satisfies Oregon law for all their subject workers or employers that are exempt under ORS 656.126. Out-of-state employers must provide Oregon workers' compensation coverage for their workers who work at a single location within Oregon for more than 30 days in a calendar year. Contractors who perform work without the assistance or labor of any employee need not obtain such coverage. This shall include Employer's Liability Insurance with coverage limits of not less than $500,000 each accident. d. Insurance Carrier Rating Coverages provided by the Contractor must be underwritten by an insurance company deemed acceptable by the City. The City reserves the right to reject all or any insurance carrier(s) with an unacceptable financial rating. e. Certificates of Insurance As evidence of the insurance coverage required by the contract, the Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the City. No contract shall be effected until the required certificates have been received and approved by the City. The procuring of such required insurance shall not be construed to limit contractor's liability hereunder. Notwithstanding said insurance, Contractor shall be obligated for the total amount of any damage, injury, or loss caused by negligence or neglect connected with this contract. TERMINATION The parties agree that any decision by either party to terminate this Agreement before 30th of September, 2009 shall be accompanied by sixty (60) days written notice to the other party prior to the date termination would take effect. There shall be no penalty for early termination. If City terminates the contract pursuant to this paragraph, it shall pay Contractor for services rendered prorated to the date of termination. AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS Modifications to this Agreement are valid only if made in writing and signed by all parties. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT City shall be the owner of and shall be entitled to possession of any and all work products of Contractor which result from this Agreement, including any computations, plans, correspondence or pertinent data and information gathered by or computed by Contractor prior to termination of this Agreement by Contractor or upon completion of the work pursuant to this Agreement. GOVERNING LAW Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws; and rules and regulations on non- discrimination in employment because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, medical condition or disability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Oregon. All provisions required by ORS Chapter 279 to be included in a contract of this type are incorporated into this Agreement as though fully set forth herein. Any action or suits involving any question arising under this Agreement must be brought in the appropriate court of the State of Oregon. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLYING A PUBLIC AGENCY Where applicable, Contractor must make payment promptly as due to persons supplying Contractor labor or materials for the execution of the work provided by this order. Contractor must pay all contributions or amounts due from Contractor to the Industrial Accident Fund incurred in the performance of this order. Contractor shall not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against Buyer or any subdivision of City on account of any labor or material to be fimiished. Contractor further agrees to pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees pursuant to ORS 316.167. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement and attached exhibit constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. No waiver, consent, modification, or change of terms of this Agreement shall bind either party unless in writing and signed by both parties. Such waiver, consent, modification, or change if made, shall be effective only in specific instances and for the specific purpose given. There are no understandings, agreements, or representations, oral or written, not specified herein regarding this Agreement. Contractor, by the signature of its authorized representative, hereby acknowledges that he/she has read this Agreement, understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized undersigned officer and Contractor has executed this Agreement on the date hereinabove first written. CITY O Ti ARD CONT CTOR y: Authorized City staff By: Atdborized Agent of Contractor - Al -�r"ate X9 - 3 -6.,-7 Date Date Exhibit A Scope of Work A certified arborist shall perform all work in order to meet the requirements of the City of Tigard Land Use Conditions and also as specifically stated below: 1. Attend the Preconstruction Meeting: Certified arborist shall prepare for and attend the preconstruction meeting and discuss the tree protection requirements, and notification requirements for work within the tree protection zones, etc. Certified arborist shall answer any questions regarding tree removal and protection for the project, and provide the Contractor with contact information if they have any further questions during the course of work. Cost: $100 per hour, approximately 2 hours 2. Direct the Contractor Onsite in Establishing the Tree Protection Fencing: Certified arborist shall review the plans including the proposed locations for the tree protection fence. Certified arborist shall visit the site after the tree protection fence survey stakes are placed and if needed, shall work with the contractor to modify the tree fence location as necessary. Certified arborist shall meet on site with the tree fence placement contractor and discuss the proposed tree fence locations. Cost: $100.00 per hour, approximately 8 hours estimated 3. Ongoing Site Inspection and Written Reports to the City of Tigard Planning Department: Certified arborist shall make a minimum of one site visit per week during the project to insure compliance with the tree fencing requirements. Written"Tree Protection Status Reports" shall be provided to the City of Tigard Planning Department on a biweekly basis from the initial Tree Protection Zone fencing installation through the completion of the project. The reports shall include the condition and location of the tree protection fencing and whether any changes occurred. If the amount of Tree Protection Zone was reduced then the Project Arborist shall justify why the fencing was moved, and shall certify that the construction activities to the trees did not adversely impact the overall, long-term health and stability of the tree(s). Cost: $100.00 per visit, estimated 36 inspection, 18 months 4. Direct the Contractor during construction when work is done in the tree protection zone Certified arborist shall inspect and direct the Contractor during construction within the Tree Protection Zones on site. These zones shall include but are not limited to: • the construction (excavation through final fill placement) of the tank at the most Western edge, • boring or hand digging storm and sewer utilities at the Eastern property edge and • access road construction along North Western property boundary to protect the adjacent property tree root zones. Cost: $100.00 per hour, approximately 8 hours estimated 5. Prior to final building inspection, Certified arborist shall submit a summary of the biweekly arborist reports prepared by the Project Arborist. The summary shall document the effect of the approved tree protection plan, account for any violations, and certify the condition of protected trees. Cost: $100.00 per hour, approximately 2 hours estimated Any other work shall be billed at$100.00 per hour as stated above. Total not to exceed budget for the entirety of the project shall be $6,000.00 Exhibit B Contractor's Proposal September 11, 2007 City of Tigard Fax: S03-684-8840 Attn: Rob Murchison Cell: 503-718-2699 13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223 e-mail: robm(tioard-or.gov RE: 13001 SW Bull Mountain Road Tigard, OR Dear Mr. Murchison: Thank you for giving Tree Care and Landscapes Unlimited, Inc. the opportunity to be of service to you. The following is a proposal for the job located above, per your request. PROPOSAL I. Task #1: Attend preconstruction meeting and lead discussion and answer any questions regarding tree removal and protection. Cost: $100 per hour, approximately 2 hours estimated 2. Task #2: Direct contractor on-site in establishing tree protection fencing. Cost: $100.00 per hour, approximately 8 hours estimated 3. Task #3: Submit at least once every 2 weeks, from initial tree protection zone (TPZ) fencing installation through final completion a written report C. to the City of Tigard Planning Department. Cost: $100.00 per visit, estimated 18 inspections, 9 months Residential and Commercial Spraying•Fertilizing•Pruning•Landscape Installation•Landscape Maintenance•Consultation '"'MEMBER: Tree Care Industry Association•International Society of Arboriculture•Oregon Landscape Contractors Association Construction Contractor#62635•Landscape Contractor#5659•Chemical Application 4000231 •Insured P.O.Boz 1566•Lake Oswego,OR 97035•503-635-3165•Vancouver 360-737-2646•Fax 503-635-1549 Visit our website at www.tclu.com•E-mail:info@,tclu.com i City of Tigard RE: 13001 SW Bull Mt.Rd Page 2 I i 4. Task #4: Direct contractor shoring/benching during excavation for trees as illustrated on C-2 as Tree #1 &Tree#2. Cost: $100.00 per hour, approximately 8 hours estimated 5. Any other work will be $100 per hour as above. i I, y City of Tigard RE: 13001 SW Bull Mt.Rd Page 3 PROPOSAL GOOD FOR 90 DAYS AFTER DATE OF ESTIMATE WE PROPOSE herby to furnish material and labor-complete in accordance with the above specifications. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL-The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. TREE CARE&LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED,INC. is not responsible for damage due to animals, vandalism,and inclement weather. TREE CARE&LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED, INC. reserves the right to cel at any time under same conditions as the client. CARE SIGNATURE" DATE CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE If you have any further questions please feel free to call me at 503-635-3165. Resp lly, Raymond Myer, General Manager Tree Care&Landscapes Unlimited, Inc. Certified Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture, # PN-0160 Oregon Landscape Contractors Lic. # 11604 Oregon Dept. of Agriculture, Commercial Pesticide Applicators License # 00187