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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC15-106 J.S. Lengel and Associates, Inc. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY,COLORADO AND J.S.LENGEL AND ASSOCIATES,INC. THIS AGREEMENT("Agreement")is effective as of the �/ )-day of KAttnh ,2015 by and between J.S.Lengel and Associates,Inc.,a Colorado corporation(hereinafter"Contractor"or"Consultant")and Eagle County,Colorado,a body corporate and politic(hereinafter"County"). RECITALS WHEREAS,Eagle County desires an appraisal of the value for the Hockett Gulch property identified the Eagle County Assessor's Office as Parcel number 210905300003 (the"Property"); and WHEREAS,Contractor is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the time,skill,expertise,and experience necessary to provide the Services as defined below in paragraph 1 hereof; and WHEREAS,this Agreement shall govern the relationship between Contractor and County in connection with the Services. AGREEMENT NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the foregoing and the following promises Contractor and County agree as follows: 1. Services or Work. Contractor agrees to diligently provide all services,labor,personnel and materials necessary to perform and complete the services or work described in Exhibit A("Services"or"Work")which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.The Services shall be performed in accordance with the provisions and conditions of this Agreement. a. Contractor agrees to furnish the Services no later than March 31,2015 and in accordance with the schedule established in Exhibit A. If no completion date is specified in Exhibit A,then Contractor agrees to furnish the Services in a timely and expeditious manner consistent with the applicable standard of care. By signing below Contractor represents that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to properly and timely perform the Services. b. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. 2. County's Representative. The Open Space Department's designee shall be Contractor's contact with respect to this Agreement and performance of the Services. 3. Term of the Agreement. This Agreement shall commence upon the date first written above,and subject to the provisions of paragraph 11 hereof,shall continue in full force and effect through the 31st day of March,2015. 4. Extension or Modification. This Agreement may be extended for up to three additional one year terms upon written agreement of the parties.Any amendments or modifications shall be in writing signed by both parties. No additional services or work performed by Contractor shall be the basis for additional compensation unless and until Contractor has obtained written authorization and acknowledgement by County for such additional services in accordance with County's internal policies. Accordingly,no course of conduct or dealings between the parties,nor verbal change orders,express or implied acceptance of alterations or additions to the Services,and no claim that County has been unjustly enriched by any additional services,whether or not there is in fact any such unjust enrichment,shall be the basis of any increase in the compensation payable hereunder. In the event that written authorization and acknowledgment by County for such additional services is not timely executed and issued in strict accordance with this Agreement,Contractor's rights with respect to such additional services shall be deemed waived and such failure shall result in non-payment for such additional services or work performed. 5. Compensation. County shall compensate Contractor for the performance of the Services in a sum computed and payable as set forth in Exhibit A. The performance of the Services under this Agreement shall not exceed$2,000. Contractor shall not be entitled to bill at overtime and/or double time rates for work done outside of normal business hours unless specifically authorized in writing by County. a. Payment will be made for Services satisfactorily performed within thirty(30)days of receipt of a proper and accurate invoice from Contractor. All invoices shall include detail regarding the hours spent,tasks performed,who performed each task and such other detail as County may request. b. If,at any time during the term or after termination or expiration of this Agreement,County reasonably determines that any payment made by County to Contractor was improper because the Services for which payment was made were not performed as set forth in this Agreement,then upon written notice of such determination and request for reimbursement from County, Contractor shall forthwith return such payment(s)to County. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,unexpended funds advanced by County,if any,shall forthwith be returned to County. c. County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Contractor hereunder and Contractor agrees to be solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any taxes related to payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. d. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement,County shall have no obligations under this Agreement after,nor shall any payments be made to Contractor in respect of any period after December 31 of any year,without an appropriation therefor by County in accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with Article 25,title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes,the Local Government Budget Law(C.R.S.29-1-101 et. seq.)and the TABOR Amendment(Colorado Constitution,Article X, Sec.20). 6. Subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that County has entered into this Agreement in reliance upon the particular reputation and expertise of Contractor. Contractor shall not enter into any subcontractor agreements for the performance of any of the Services or additional services without County's prior written consent,which may be withheld in County's sole discretion. County shall have the right in its reasonable discretion to approve all personnel assigned to the subject Project during the performance of this Agreement and no personnel to whom County has an objection,in its reasonable discretion,shall be assigned to the Project. Contractor shall require each subcontractor,as approved by County and to the extent of the Services to be performed by the subcontractor,to be bound to Contractor by the terms of this Agreement,and to assume toward Contractor all the obligations and responsibilities which Contractor,by this Agreement,assumes toward County. County shall have the right(but not the obligation)to enforce the provisions of this Agreement against any subcontractor hired by Contractor and Contractor shall cooperate in such process.The Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents,employees and subcontractors. 2 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 7. Insurance. Contractor agrees to provide and maintain at Contractor's sole cost and expense,the following insurance coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below: a. Types of Insurance. i. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by law. ii. Consultant will maintain any personal auto coverage as may be required under Colorado law. The Parties acknowledge that Consultant is not driving in connection with Services. iii. Intentionally omitted iv. Professional liability insurance with prior acts coverage for all Services required hereunder,in a form and with an insurer or insurers satisfactory to County,with limits of liability of not less than $500,000 per claim and$1,000,000 in the aggregate. In the event the professional liability insurance is on a claims- made basis,Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Agreement. Continuous coverage will be maintained during any applicable statute of limitations for the Services. b. Other Requirements. i. A certificate of insurance reflecting the professional liability insurance is attached as Exhibit B. ii. Contractor's certificates of insurance shall include subcontractors,if any as additional insureds under its policies or Contractor shall furnish to County separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. iii. The insurance provisions of this Agreement shall survive expiration or termination hereof. iv. The parties hereto understand and agree that the County is relying on,and does not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Agreement,the monetary limitations or rights,immunities and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,as from time to time amended,or otherwise available to County,its affiliated entities,successors or assigns,its elected officials,employees,agents and volunteers. v. Contractor is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits except as provided by the Contractor,nor to unemployment insurance benefits unless unemployment compensation coverage is provided by Contractor or some other entity. The Contractor is obligated to pay all federal and state income tax on any moneys paid pursuant to this Agreement. 8. Indemnification. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless County,and any of its officers,agents and employees against any losses,claims,damages or liabilities for which County may become subject to insofar as any such losses,claims,damages or liabilities arise out of,directly or indirectly,this Agreement,or are based upon any performance or nonperformance by Contractor or any of its subcontractors hereunder;and Contractor shall reimburse County for reasonable attorney fees and costs,legal and other expenses incurred by County in connection with investigating or defending any such loss,claim,damage,liability or action. This indemnification shall not apply to claims by third parties against the County to the extent that County is liable to such third party for such 3 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 claims without regard to the involvement of the Contractor. This paragraph shall survive expiration or termination hereof. 9. Ownership of Documents. All documents(including electronic files)and materials obtained during, purchased or prepared in the performance of the Services shall remain the property of the County and are to be delivered to County before final payment is made to Contractor or upon earlier termination of this Agreement. 10. Notice. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be deemed properly delivered when(i)personally delivered,or(ii)when mailed in the United States mail,first class postage prepaid,or(iii)when delivered by FedEx or other comparable courier service,charges prepaid,to the parties at their respective addresses listed below,or(iv) when sent via facsimile so long as the sending party can provide facsimile machine or other confirmation showing the date,time and receiving facsimile number for the transmission,or(v)when transmitted via e-mail with confirmation of receipt. Either party may change its address for purposes of this paragraph by giving five(5)days prior written notice of such change to the other party. COUNTY: Eagle County,Colorado Attention:Toby Sprunk,Open Space Director 500 Broadway Post Office Box 850 Eagle,CO 81631 Telephone: 970-328-8698 Facsimile: 970-328-7185 E-Mail: toby.sprunk @eaglecounty.us With a copy to: Eagle County Attorney 500 Broadway Post Office Box 850 Eagle,Co 81631 Telephone: 970-328-8685 Facsimile: 970-328-8699 E-Mail: atty @eaglecounty.us CONTRACTOR: J.S.Lengel,MM J.S.Lengel&Associates,Inc. P.O.Box 2082 Eagle,CO 81631 Telephone: 970-328-7337 11. Termination. County may terminate this Agreement,in whole or in part,at any time and for any reason, with or without cause,and without penalty therefor with seven(7)calendar days'prior written notice to the Contractor. Upon termination of this Agreement,Contractor shall immediately provide County with all documents as defined in paragraph 9 hereof,in such format as County shall direct and shall return all County owned materials and documents.County shall pay Contractor for Services satisfactorily performed to the date of termination. 4 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 12. Venue,Jurisdiction and Applicable Law. Any and all claims,disputes or controversies related to this Agreement,or breach thereof,shall be litigated in the District Court for Eagle County,Colorado,which shall be the sole and exclusive forum for such litigation. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted under and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. 13. Execution by Counterparts;Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original,but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. The parties approve the use of electronic signatures for execution of this Agreement.Only the following two forms of electronic signatures shall be permitted to bind the parties to this Agreement: (i) Electronic or facsimile delivery of a fully executed copy of the signature page; (ii) the image of the signature of an authorized signer inserted onto PDF format documents. All documents must be properly notarized,if applicable. All use of electronic signatures shall be governed by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,C.R.S.24-71.3-101 to 121. 14. Other Contract Requirements and Contractor Representations. a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Services to be provided hereunder and the Property,and with all local conditions, federal,state and local laws,ordinances,rules and regulations that in any manner affect cost,progress,or performance of the Services. b. Contractor will make,or cause to be made,examinations,investigations,and tests as he deems necessary for the performance of the Services. c. To the extent possible,Contractor has correlated the results of such observations,examinations, investigations,tests,reports,and data with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. d. To the extent possible,Contractor has given County written notice of all conflicts,errors,or discrepancies. e. Contractor shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Services and shall correct,at its sole expense,all significant errors and omissions in performance of the Services. The fact that the County has accepted or approved the Services shall not relieve Contractor of any of its responsibilities. Contractor shall perform the Services in a skillful,professional and competent manner and in accordance with the standard of care,skill and diligence applicable to contractors performing similar services. Contractor represents and warrants that it has the expertise and personnel necessary to properly perform the Services and shall comply with the highest standards of customer service to the public. Contractor shall provide appropriate supervision to its employees to ensure the Services are performed in accordance with this Agreement.This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement. f. Contractor agrees to work in an expeditious manner,within the sound exercise of its judgment and professional standards,in the performance of this Agreement. Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement. g. This Agreement constitutes an agreement for performance of the Services by Contractor as an independent contractor and not as an employee of County. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a relationship of employer-employee,master-servant,partnership,joint venture or any other relationship between County and Contractor except that of independent contractor.Contractor shall have no authority to bind County. 5 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 h. Contractor represents and warrants that at all times in the performance of the Services,Contractor shall comply with any and all applicable laws,codes,rules and regulations. i. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements or understanding between the parties with respect thereto. j. Contractor shall not assign any portion of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County. Any attempt to assign this Agreement without such consent shall be void. k. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted assigns and successors in interest. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely for the parties,and not to any third party. 1. No failure or delay by either party in the exercise of any right hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. m. The invalidity,illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. n. The signatories to this Agreement aver to their knowledge no employee of the County has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the Services or Property described in this Agreement.The Contractor has no beneficial interest,direct or indirect,that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services and Contractor shall not employ any person having such known interests. o. The Contractor,if a natural person eighteen(18)years of age or older,hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that he or she(i)is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law,(ii)to the extent applicable shall comply with C.R.S. 24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this Agreement. 15. Prohibitions on Government Contracts. As used in this Section 15,the term undocumented individual will refer to those individuals from foreign countries not legally within the United States as set forth in C.R.S. 8-17.5-101,et. seq.If Contractor has any employees or subcontractors,Contractor shall comply with C.R.S. 8-17.5-101,et. seq.,and this Agreement. By execution of this Agreement,Contractor certifies that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an undocumented individual who will perform under this Agreement and that Contractor will participate in the E-verify Program or other Department of Labor and Employment program("Department Program")in order to confirm the eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment to perform Services under this Agreement. a. Contractor shall not: i. Knowingly employ or contract with an undocumented individual to perform Services under this Agreement;or ii. Enter into a subcontract that fails to certify to Contractor that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an undocumented individual to perform work under the public contract for services. b. Contractor has confirmed the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment to perform Services under this Agreement through participation in the E-Verify Program or Department 6 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 Program,as administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Information on applying for the E-verify program can be found at: http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/gc 1185221678150.shtm c. Contractor shall not use either the E-verify program or other Department Program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while the public contract for services is being performed. d. If Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under the public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an undocumented individual,Contractor shall be required to: i. Notify the subcontractor and County within three (3) days that Contractor has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an undocumented individual;and ii. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the notice required pursuant to subparagraph (i) of the paragraph (d) the subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the undocumented individual; except that Contractor shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three(3)days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an undocumented individual. e. Contractor shall comply with any reasonable request by the Department of Labor and Employment made in the course of an investigation that the department is undertaking pursuant to its authority established in C.R.S. 8-17.5-102(5). f. If Contractor violates these prohibitions, County may terminate the Agreement for breach of contract. If the Agreement is so terminated specifically for breach of this provision of this Agreement, Contractor shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to County as required by law. g. County will notify the Colorado Secretary of State if Contractor violates this provision of this Agreement and County terminates the Agreement for such breach. [REST OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 7 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first set forth above. COUNTY OF EAGLE.STATE OF COLORADO By and Thro .. Its COUNTY MANAGER ' _77 By: 1 CONTRACTOR: J.S. Lengel& As(, iates. Inc. By: Print Name: Title 8 Eagle(°unit).General Sen I.:es Final 5114 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES, SCHEDULE,FEES 9 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 J.S. LENGEL and ASSOCIATES, Inc. REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS and CONSULTANTS February 10,2015 Mr.'folly Sprunk Open Stnice Director Eagle County Government P,O, BON 850 'olorado 81(0 RE: Real estate appraisal and narrative appraisal report of the I itisimmons property identified by the 1....agle County Assessor's Office as Parcel No.2109-053-00-0IR 'Ihe property to he appraised encompasses approximately 69./iT) acres and is located along S. Highway 6 and I locker Gulch in Vale Count.,Colorado, • Dear Mr. Sprunk: Pursuant to your request, I ant happy to submit this engagement letter liar the above referenced appraisal assignment. Fhe appraisal and anal 5C shall he prepared liar Eagle County and the town ot Eagle attorneys.employees.and hoard members, the current ownership ()I the subject property and their agenns), anoint:y(0 and ace()untannsi in the stated maner The purpose or the appraisal is as a basis for negotiating a price Mr the lee simple purchase of the property by Eagle Count) possibly using Open Space. I own,and or CiOCI) funds, No other users or uses are expressed or implied. My written author-tint ion is to be sought and granted hefinc releasing the reborn to any parties not noted above and or not associated with the above stated MSC, 'Me purpose of the appraisal is to pros idc an opinion of the Market Value of 100 percent ot the tee simple imerest in the subject property. The market valuation will be pursued through the sales comparison approach. I he legal property appraised will he the lee simple estate, subject to easements. encroachments. conditions. covenants, declarations and deed restrictions, if any. 'Hie property will be appraised assuming there is no environmental contamination. Neither iny employmoil nor NI) compensation will in any way be contingem upon the development or reporting ot a predetermined y aloe or direction in value that favors the cause of the chemist, the amount of the value opinion. the nitairiment I a -i ipulated resailt. or the OCCurtence of a subsequent event directk related to the intended use 01 this -appraisal. Ihe value estimate will be reached a(about collaboration or compulsion. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions will be developed in conformity with Standards Rule 2-1 and the report will he prepared in conformity with Standards Rule 2-2 of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice(I.1SPAP),GtXTO standards.and with the Code of Professional Varies of the Appraisal Institute, I anticipate completing the appraisal and providing you with a narrative appraisal report on or about March 0, 2015. I will make every effort to complete the assignment and report earlier: however, no assurance or early completion can be made. I can unIt LI)inplvie die appraisal and report in a timely manner ill receive.expeditiously any relevant inlitrmation needed for the preparation id'the appraisal assignment and report that I may request at a later date. I will furnish you with one electronic copy of the Appraisal Report. My fee Mr the previously stated appraisal assignment and associated summary appraisal report will not exceed S2,000, The appraisal fee.includes the cost of certain expenses that may be incurred in the preparation of the assignments and the report. Although none are anticipated for this assignment. the fee does nut include the costs of other prolessionals. such as Ole agents, engineers, planners, attorneys. etc. who might be necessary. Should I deem it necessary to retain other .• professionals. your approval will be requested and needed before doing so. Any approved prolessionals are to he retained and compensated by you unless other arrangements arc made. • Jonathan S.Lengel,MAI P.O.Box 2082.Eaglr,Colormio,81631-2082.(970)328-7337 February I O.2015 Page 2 An hourly rate of S125.00 will be charged for work performed outside the scope of the appraisal. Additionally. if prior to completion the appraisal assignment is cancelled, the same hourly rate will apply for the work completed previous to the time of cancellation. Please include a copy of this letter in the formal contract. If you have any questions about anything contained in this letter,please contact me at the address or phone number listed at the bottom of my letterhead. Respectfully submitted, Jonathan S.Lenge, Al Certified General Appraiser No,CG01313125 JSL:ell EXHIBIT B INSURANCE CERTIFICATE 10 Eagle County General Services Final 5/14 EXHIBIT 1 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE We've Issued this certificate of insurance as a matter of information only. It names the real estate licensee who qualifies as a protected person under the below mentioned state's Real Estate Licensee Professional Liability Protection-Claims- Made insuring agreement. It also lists the coverage effective date,coverage expiration date,and the limits of liability that apply to the licensee named In this certificate. This certificate does not grant the holder or licensee named in the certificate any rights. Nor does it amend,extend,or alter the coverage provided by the policy identified below. LICENSEE JONATHAN S LENGEL PO BOX 2082 EAGLE, CO 81631 The coverage provided under the insuring agreement is written on a claims-made basis—read your policy carefully. Program Administrator: LICENSE NUMBER: 40000590 A IDivision Uno Assured uUnderwriting Group surance Agency COLORADO REAL ESTATE-ERRORS&OMISSIONS INSURANCE { Inc 2211 River Road POLICY NUMBER: EOC 9827639 03 Louisville KY 40206 Telephone:800-222-4035 YOUR COVERAGE EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/01/15 YOUR COVERAGE EXPIRATION DATE:01/01/16 Insurance Company Zurich American Insurance Company YOUR RETROACTIVE DATE: 04/01/07 1400 American Lane CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 12-09269 Schaumberg IL 60196-1056 Type of Insurance Limits/Deductibles Insuring Agreement A: Real Estate Brokers Professional Liability Each per claim limit: $500,000 Aggregate Limit: $1,000.000 Each Claim deductible: $1,000 InsurinuAgreement B: Lock Box Property Damage Liability, Each per claim limit: $100,000 Aggregate Limit: $300.000 Each Claim deductible: $0 Insuring Agreement C: Fair Houuina Discrimination Liability Each per claim limit: $25,000 Aggregate limit: $25.000 Each Claim deductible $1,000 Endorsements that also apply: INCREASED LIMITS OF LIABILITY U-REL-927-A CO(10/11)APPLIES LICENSED APPRAISAL ENDORSEMENT U-REL-923-A CO(10/111APPLIES CONTINGENT BI& PD ENDORSEMENT U-REL-937-A MU (10/15)APPLIES Premium (This is not a bill) $1028.00 ALL PREMIUMS ARE FULLY EARNED ONCE COVERAGE GOES INTO EFFECT. TEN(10)DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN FOR CANCELLATION DUE TO NON PAYMENT OF PREMIUM. U-REL-935-A CO(10/11)