Bluesun, Inc ~ C180045 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON-CONTRACT SUMMARY FORM
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Contractor: Bluesun Contract Total: Not to exceed$20k_
Contract Ovemiew: Hire temp worker to assist UB Office staff
Initial Risk Level: ❑ Extreme High Moderate ❑ Low
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Risk Comments:
Risk Signature:
Contract Manager: Tared Isaksen Ext: 2493 Department FIS
Type: ❑ PersonalSvc X Professional Svc ❑ Architectural Agr ❑ Public Imp ❑ General Svc
❑ Engineering Svc ❑ Other: Start Date: 5/8/18 End Date: 10/31/18
Quotes/Bids/Proposal: FIRM AMOUNT/ CORE
Account String. Fund-Division-Account Work Order—Activity Tyke Amount
FY 2018 600-2200-54001 $4
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FY 2019 600-2200-54001 $15,200
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Approvals - LCRB Date:
Department Comments:
Department Signature:
Purchasing Comments:
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Purchasing Signature:
City Manager Comments:
City Manager Signature:
After securing all required approvals, forward original copy to the Contracting and Purchasing Office along with a
completed Contract Checklist.
Contract Number C IT
CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
TEMPORARY UTILITY BILLING STAFFING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 231d day of April,2018 by and between the City
of Tigard,a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon,hereinafter called City,and B1ueSun,Inc.,
a State of Oregon recognized Qualitative Rehabilitation Facility,hereinafter called Contractor.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City's 2017-2018 fiscal year budget provides for services related to temporary
staffing for the utility billing function;and
WHEREAS,City has need for the services of a company with a particular training,ability,knowledge,
and experience possessed by Contractor,and
WHEREAS, 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:
1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
Contractor shall initiate services immediately 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 and by this reference made a part hereof. Any and all work assigned by the City
will be contained in subsequent scope of work as needed
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION
This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of execution, and shall expire, unless
otherwise terminated or extended,on October 31,2018. All work under this Agreement shall
be completed prior to the expiration of this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay Contractor in accordance with the hourly fee schedule outlined in
Exhibit A for performance of those services described herein and in any subsequent
agreements that arise from the work under this Agreement. The base hourly rate to the
Contractor for temporary staff assigned under this Agreement shall be Twenty Seven and
30/100 Dollars($27.30/hr.). The total amount expensed against this contract may not exceed
Twenty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) unless agreed upon in writing by both
Parties. Any and all payments made to the Contractor shall be based upon the following
applicable terms:
A. Contractor's temporary employee assigned to the City hereunder will present a timesheet to
the City for verification and signature at the end of each week. City's approval thereby will
indicate its acceptance of the hours worked.
B. Payment by City to Contractor for performance of services under this Agreement includes
all expenses incurred by Contractor,with the exception of expenses,if any identified in this
Agreement as separately reimbursable.
C. Payment will be made within 30 days of Contractor's invoice, subject to the approval of
the City Manager, or designee, and not more frequently than weekly. Payment shall be
made only for work actually completed as of the date of invoice.
D. Payment by City shall release City from any further obligation for payment to Contractor,
for services performed or expenses incurred as of the date of the invoice.
E. Contractor shall make payments promptly,as due,to all persons supplying labor or materials
for the prosecution of this work.
F. Contractor shall not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the City on any
account of any labor or material famished.
G. Contractor shall pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees
pursuant to ORS 316.167.
H. If Contractor fails,neglects or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for labor or
services furnished to Contractor or a subcontractor by any person as such claim becomes
due, City's Finance Director may pay such claim and charge the amount of the payment
against funds due or to become due the Contractor. The payment of the claim in this
manner shall not relieve Contractor or their surety from obligation with respect to any
unpaid claims.
I. Contractor shall pay employees at least time and a half pay for all overtime worked in
excess of 40 hours in any one week except for individuals under the contract who are
excluded under ORS 653.010 to 653.261 or under 29 USC sections 201 to 209 from
receiving overtime.
J. Contractor shall promptly, as due, make payment to any person, co-partnership,
association or corporation, furnishing medical,surgical and hospital care or other needed
care and attention incident to sickness or injury to the employees of Contractor or all sums
which Contractor agrees to pay for such services and all moneys and sums which
Contractor collected or deducted from the wages of employees pursuant to any law,
contract or agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for such service.
K. The City certifies that sufficient funds are available and authorized for expenditure to
finance costs of this contract during the current fiscal year. Funding during future fiscal
years shall be subject to budget approval by Tigard's City Council.
4. 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.
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5. ASSIGNMENT/DELEGATION
Neither party shall assign, sublet or transfer any interest in or duty under this Agreement
without the written consent of the other and no assignment shall be of any force or effect
whatsoever unless and until the other party has so consented. If City agrees to assignment of
tasks to a subcontract, Contractor shall be fully responsible for the acts or omissions of any
subcontractors and of all persons employed by them,and neither the approval by City of any
subcontractor nor anything contained herein shall be deemed to create any contractual relation
between the subcontractor and City.
6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor certifies that:
A. 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.
B. The undersigned Contractor hereby represents that no employee of the City, or any
partnership or corporation in which a City employee has an interest, has or will receive
any remuneration of any description from Contractor, either directly or indirectly, in
connection with the letting or performance of this Agreement, except as specifically
declared in writing.
If this payment is to be charged against Federal funds,Contractor certifies that he/she is
not currently employed by the Federal Government and the amount charged does not
exceed his or her normal charge for the type of service provided.
Contractor and its employees, if any, are not active members of the Oregon Public
Employees Retirement System and are not employed for a total of 600 hours or more in
the calendar year by any public employer participating in the Retirement System.
C. Contractor shall obtain,prior to the execution of any performance under this Agreement,
a City of Tigard Business License. The Tigard Business License is based on a calendar
year with a December 31st expiration date. New businesses operating in Tigard after June
30th of the current year will pay a pro-rated fee though the end of the calendar year.
D. Contractor is not an officer,employee,or agent of the City as those terms are used in ORS
30.265.
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7. INDEMNIFICATION
City has relied upon the professional ability and training of Contractor as a material
inducement to enter into this Agreement. Contractor represents that all of 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 agrees to indemnify and defend the City, its officers, employees, agents and
representatives 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(at both trial and appeal level,whether or not a trial or appeal ever takes place including
any hearing before federal or state administrative agencies)that may be asserted by any person
or entity which in any way arise from, during or in connection with the performance of the
work described in this contract, except liability arising out of the sole negligence of the City
and its employees. Such indemnification 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.
8. INSURANCE
Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain insurance acceptable to City in full force and
effect throughout the term of this contract. Such insurance shall cover risks arising directly
or indirectly out of Contractor's activities or work hereunder,including the operations of its
subcontractors of any tier.
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 (CG 2010 1185 or equivalent). This coverage shall
include Contractual Liability insurance for the indemnity provided under this contract.
The following insurance will be carried:
Coveran Limit
General Aggregate $3,000,000
Products-Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal&Advertising Injury $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $2,000,000
Fire Damage (Any one Fire) $50,000
B. Commercial Automobile Insurance
Contractor shall also obtain, at Contractor's expense, and keep in effect during the term
of the contract, Commercial Automobile Liability coverage including coverage for all
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles on an "occurrence" form. The Combined Single
Limit per occurrence shall not be less than$1,000,000.
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If Contractor uses a personally-owned vehicle for business use under this contract, the
Contractor shall obtain,at Contractor's expense,and keep in effect during the term of the
contract,business automobile liability coverage for all owned vehicles on an"occurrence"
form. The Combined Single Limit per occurrence shall not be less than$1,000,000.
C. Workers' Compensation Insurance
The Contractor, its subcontractors, if any, and all employers providing work, labor, or
materials under this Contract that are subject employers under the Oregon Workers'
Compensation Law shall comply with ORS 656.017, which requires them to provide
workers' compensation coverage that satisfies Oregon law for all their subject workers.
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 workers' compensation coverage. All non-exempt employers shall
provide Employer's Liability Insurance with coverage limits of not less than $1,000,000
each accident.
D. Additional Insured Provision
All policies aforementioned, other than Workers' Compensation and Professional
Liability, shall include the City its officers, employees, agents and representatives as
additional insureds with respect to this contract.
E. Insurance Carrier Rating
Coverages provided by the Contractor must be underwritten by an insurance company
deemed acceptable by the City. All policies of insurance must be written by companies
having an A.M.Best rating of"A-VII"or better,or equivalent. The City reserves the right
to reject all or any insurance carrier(s)with an unacceptable financial rating.
F. Self-Insurance
The City understands that some Contractors may self-insure for business risks and the
City will consider whether such self-insurance is acceptable if it meets the minimum
insurance requirements for the type of coverage required. If the Contractor is self-insured
for commercial general liability or automobile liability insurance the Contractor must
provide evidence of such self-insurance. The Contractor must provide a Certificate of
Insurance showing evidence of the coverage amounts on a form acceptable to the City.
The City reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine whether self-insurance is
adequate.
G. 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 effective until the
required Certificates of Insurance have been received and approved by the City. The
certificate will specify and document all provisions within this contract and include a copy
of Additional Insured Endorsement. A renewal certificate will be sent to the below
address prior to coverage expiration.
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H. Independent Contractor Status
The service or services to be rendered under this contract are those of an independent
Contractor. Contractor is not an officer,employee or agent of the City as those terms are
used in ORS 30.265.
I. Primary Coverage Clarification
The parties agree that Contractor's coverage shall be primary to the extent permitted by
law. The parties further agree that other insurance maintained by the City is excess and
not contributory insurance with the insurance required in this section.
J. Cross-Liability Clause
A cross-liability clause or separation of insureds clause will be included in all general
liability,professional liability,pollution and errors and omissions policies required by this
contract.
A certificate in form satisfactory to the City certifying to the issuance of such insurance will
be forwarded to:
City of Tigard
Attn: Contracts and Purchasing Office
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard,Oregon 97223
At the discretion of the City, a copy of each insurance policy, certified as a true copy by an
authorized representative of the issuing insurance company may be required to be forwarded
to the above address.
Such policies or certificates must be delivered prior to commencement of the work. 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.
9. METHOD&PLACE OF SUBMITTING NOTICE.BILLS AND PAYMENTS
All notices,bills and payments shall be made in writing and may be given by personal delivery,
mail or by fax. Payments may be made by personal delivery,mail,or electronic transfer. The
following addresses shall be used to transmit notices,bills,payments,and other information:
Attn: Jared Isaksen,Asst Fin Director Attn: Jeff Howell
Address: 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Address: 887 NW Grant Avenue
Tigard,Oregon 97223 Corvallis,Oregon 97330
Phone: (503) 718-2493 Phone: (541) 207-3212
Email: jaredi@tigard-or.gov Email: jeff.howell( bluesuninc.com
and when so addressed,shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail,postage
prepaid,or when so faxed,shall be deemed given upon successful fax In all other instances,
notices,bills and payments shall be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may
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be made in the names and addresses of the person to who notices,bills and payments are to
be given by giving written notice pursuant to this paragraph.
10. MERQER
This writing is intended both as a final expression of the Agreement between the parties with
respect to the included terms and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the
Agreement No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless and until it is made
in writing and signed by both parties.
11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The City requires that services provided pursuant to this agreement shall be provided to the
City by a Contractor that does not represent clients on matters contrary to City interests.
Further, Contractor shall not engage services of an attorney and/or other professional who
individually,or through members of his/her same firm,represents clients on matters contrary
to City interests.
Should the Contractor represent clients on matters contrary to City interests or engage the
services on an attorney and/or other professional who individually, or through members of
his/her same firm, represents clients on matters contrary to City interests, Contractor shall
consult with the appropriate City representative regarding the conflict.
After such consultation, the Contractor shall have seven (7) days to eliminate the conflict to
the satisfaction of the City. If such conflict is not eliminated within the specified time period,
the agreement may be terminated pursuant to Section 13 (B) (3) of this agreement.
12. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE
At any time and without cause,City shall have the right in its sole discretion,to terminate this
Agreement by giving notice to Contractor. If City terminates the contract pursuant to this
paragraph,it shall pay Contractor for services rendered to the date of termination.
13. TERMINATION WITH CAUSE
A. City may terminate this Agreement effective upon delivery of written notice to Contractor,
or at such later date as may be established by City,under any of the following conditions:
1) If City funding from federal, state, local, or other sources is not obtained and
continued at levels sufficient to allow for the purchase of the indicated quantity of
services. This Agreement may be modified to accommodate a reduction in funds
2) If federal or state regulations or guidelines are modified, changed, or interpreted in
such a way that the services are no longer allowable or appropriate for purchase under
this Agreement.
3) If any license or certificate required by law or regulation to be held by Contractor,its
subcontractors, agents, and employees to provide the services required by this
Agreement is for any reason denied,revoked,or not renewed.
4) If Contractor becomes insolvent,if voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy is
filed by or against Contractor,if a receiver or trustee is appointed for Contractor,or if
there is an assignment for the benefit of creditors of Contractor.
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' Any such termination of this agreement under paragraph(A)shall be without prejudice to
any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued prior to such termination.
B. City, by written notice of default (including breach of contract) to Contractor, may
terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement:
1) If Contractor fails to provide services called for by this agreement within the time
specified herein or any extension thereof,or
2) I£Contractor fails to perform any of the other provisions of this Agreement, or so
fails to pursue the work as to endanger performance of this agreement in accordance
with its terms,and after receipt of written notice from City,fails to correct such failures
within ten(10) days or such other period as City may authorize.
3) If Contractor fails to eliminate a conflict as described in Section 11 of this agreement.
The rights and remedies of City provided in the above clause related to defaults(including
breach of contract) by Contractor shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other
rights and remedies provided by law or under this Agreement.
If City terminates this Agreement under paragraph (B), Contractor shall be entitled to
receive as full payment for all services satisfactorily rendered and expenses incurred, an
amount which bears the same ratio to the total fees specified in this Agreement as the
services satisfactorily rendered by Contractor bear to the total services otherwise required
to be performed for such total fee; provided, that there shall be deducted from such
amount the amount of damages, if any, sustained by City due to breach of contract by
Contractor. Damages for breach of contract shall be those allowed by Oregon law,
reasonable and necessary attorney fees, and other costs of litigation at trial and upon
appeal.
14. ACCESS TO RECORDS
City shall have access to such books, documents, papers and records of Contractor as are
directly pertinent to this Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts
and transcripts.
15. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither City nor Contractor shall be considered in default because of any delays in completion
and responsibilities hereunder due to causes beyond the control and without fault or
negligence on the part of the parties so disenabled,including but not restricted to,an act of
God or of a public enemy,civil unrest,volcano, earthquake, fire,flood,epidemic,quarantine
restriction, area-wide strike, freight embargo, unusually severe weather or delay of
subcontractor or supplies due to such cause; provided that the parties so disenabled shall
within ten(10)days from the beginning of such delay,notify the other party in writing of the
cause of delay and its probable extent. Such notification shall not be the basis for a claim for
additional compensation. Each party shall,however,make allreasonable efforts to remove or
eliminate such a cause of delay or default and shall, upon cessation of the cause, diligently
pursue performance of its obligation under the Agreement.
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16. NON-WAIVER
The failure of City to insist upon or enforce strict performance by Contractor of any of the
terms of this Agreement or to exercise any rights hereunder should not be construed as a
waiver or relinquishment to any extent of its rights to assert or rely upon such terms or rights
on any future occasion.
17. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of federal and state civil rights
and rehabilitation statutes, rules, and regulations. Contractor also shall comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,ORS 659A.142,and all regulations and administrative
rules established pursuant to those laws.
18. ERRORS
Contractor shall perform such additional work as may be necessary to correct errors in the
work required under this Agreement without undue delays and without additional cost.
19. EXTRA(CHANGES)WORK
Only the City's Project Manager for this Agreement may authorize extra (and/or change)
work. Failure of Contractor to secure authorization for extra work shall constitute a waiver
of all right to adjustment in the contract price or contract time due to such unauthorized extra
work and Contractor thereafter shall be entitled to no compensation whatsoever for the
performance of such work.
20. WARRANTIES
All work shall be guaranteed by Contractor for a period of one year after the date of final
acceptance of the work by the owner. Contractor warrants that all practices and procedures,
workmanship and materials shall be the best available unless otherwise specified in the
profession. Neither acceptance of the work nor payment therefore shall relieve Contractor
from liability under warranties contained in or implied by this Agreement.
21. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In case suit or action is instituted to enforce the provisions of this contract,the parties agree
that the losing party shall pay such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable attorney fees and
court costs,including attorney's fees and court costs on appeal.
22. GOVERNING LAW
The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the
laws of the State of Oregon. Any action or suits involving any question arising under this
Agreement must be brought in the appropriate court of the State of Oregon.
23. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS/RULES
Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal,state and local laws,rules and regulations,
including,but not limited to, the requirements concerning working hours, overtime,medical
care, workers compensation insurance, health care payments, payments to employees and
subcontractors and income tax withholding contained in ORS Chapters 279A,279B and 279C,
the provisions of which are hereby made a part of this agreement.
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24. CONFLICT BETWEEN TERMS
It is further expressly agreed by and between the parties hereto that should there be any
conflict between the terms of this instrument in the proposal of the contract,this instrument
shall control and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the said terms of said
proposal conflicting herewith.
25. AUDIT
Contractor shall maintain records to assure conformance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement,and to assure adequate performance and accurate expenditures within the contract
period. Contractor agrees to permit City, the State of Oregon, the federal government, or
their duly authorized representatives to audit all records pertaining to this Agreement to assure
the accurate expenditure of funds.
26. SEVERABILITY
In the event any provision or portion of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction,the validity of the remaining terms and provisions shall
not be affected to the extent that it did not materially affect the intent of the parties when they
entered into the agreement.
27. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLYING A PUBLIC AGENCY
Where applicable,seller must make payment promptly as due to persons supplying Contractor
labor or materials for the execution of the work provided by 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 furnished. Contractor further agrees to pay to the
Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees pursuant to ORS 316.167.
28. HOURS OF LABOR
If labor is performed under this order,then no person shall be employed for more than eight
(8) hours in any one day,or forty(40) hours in any one week,except in cases of necessity,or
emergency or where the public policy absolutely requires it,and in such cases,except cases of
contracts for personal services as defined in ORS 279A.055, the labor shall be paid at least
time and a half for all overtime in excess of eight(8) hours a day and for all work performed
on Saturday and on any legal holidays as specified in ORS 279C.540. In cases of contracts for
personal services as defined in ORS 279A.055,any labor shall be paid at least time and a half
for all hours worked in excess of forty(40)hours in any one week,except for those individuals
excluded under ORS 653.010 to 653.260 or under 29 USC SS 201-209.
29. MEDICAL CARE AND WORKERS'COMPENSATION
Contractor shall promptly, as due, make payment to any person,co-partnership, association
or corporation, furnishing medical, surgical and hospital care or other needed care and
attention incident to sickness or injury,to the employees of such Contractor,of all sums which
the Contractor agrees to pay for such services and all moneys and sums which the Contractor
collected or deducted from the wages of the employees pursuant to any law, Contractor
agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for such service.
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30. JOB SUPERVISON
The City shall be responsible for the supervision of the Contractor's employees while on
assignment to the City.
31. JOB LIMITATIONS
City will not permit or require a temporary employee of Contractor(i)to perform Services outside
of the scope of his or her assignment,(ii)to sign contracts or statements,(iii)make management
decisions(iv)to sign,endorse,wire,transport or otherwise convey cash,securities,checks,or any
negotiable instruments or valuables, (v) to perform Services remotely (e.g., on premises other
than the City's premises),or to use computers,software or network equipment owned or licensed
by the temporary employee.
32. SCOPE OF BACKGROUND INQUIRIES
Contractor checks references only by asking specific questions to select past employers with
regard to skills and work history before placing an individual on his or her first assignment. To
the extent permitted by applicable law,Contractor will have our independent third party vendor
perform the following checks:
A. Seven(7)year criminal background investigation for all state felony convictions and pending
charges and state misdemeanor convictions and pending charges for crimes of dishonesty or
violence in every county where the individual has resided or worked within the U.S.in the
last seven(7)years as stated on his or her application;and
B. A credit check. The results of such credit check(the"Reporel will be supplied to the City
and the City will notify Contractor of the employee's eligibility for assignment The City
represents and warrants that any credit checks will be requested,conducted and used by the
City in accordance with applicable law,including,but not limited to,Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 659A. The City further represents and warrants that the credit check is substantially
job-related because an essential function of the position requires access to financial
information not customarily provided in a retail transaction that is not a loan or extension of
credit.
The City agrees (i) to keep the Report strictly confidential and to use the Report for
employment purposes only;and(ii) to adhere to the Notice to Users of Consumer Reports:
Obligations of Users Under the FCRA which can be found at
b—ttp://v)m.ftc.gov/os/2004/07/040709fcta.,ipp.1h.12d
The Contractor shall send the City a separate invoice for the cost of the additional screenings
performed by its third party vendor. The City agrees to pay such invoice within thirty(30) days
of receipt
33. RESUME CONFIDENTIALITY
City agrees to hold in confidence the identity of any Contractor candidate and the candidate's
resume,social security number and other legally protected personal information.
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34. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This Agreement and attached exhibits 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 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 OF TI BLUESUN,INC
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By: T y aFrance,FIS Director BydAu horized gent of Contractor
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ExHIBIT A
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Individual assigned must be able to provide the following services:
• Respond.to a variety of customer,vendor, and staff questions over the telephone and in person;
researches and resolves problems;makes appropriate adjustments to accounts
• Processes, prints, and mails water/sewer utility billings; enters and maintains control cards;
researches problems, makes adjustments; receives, processes, and posts payments and issues
receipts;handles and balances cash and credit card payments;processes accounts for collections;
reconciles reports.
• Prepare,reviews,and tabulates statistical and financial data and reports.
• Maintain and update utility billing database; enters service calls; processes account transactions
related to customers moving in/out of homes and residences;processes service orders
• Load and download information from handheld meter reader devices; generates, verifies, and
corrects various reports;verifies data;generates meter installation requests; sells water meters to
builders for subdivisions.
• Process notices for non-payment and initiates service discontinuation;works with customers to
resolve issues; processes collections; generates informational door hangers and urgent notices;
initiates service continuation.
• Provide backup for other Assigned Personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSIGNED PERSONNEL
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth(12`")grade and two(2)years of experience in processing
accounting documents,maintaining accounting records,and/or billing and collections.
HOURLY BILLING RATE
The base hourly rate to the Contractor for temporary staff assigned under this Agreement shall be
$27.30. The assignment shall be for roughly 22 hours per week as assigned by Tigard's Assistant
Finance Director.
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