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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUlrich Chemical, In -UtilitiesUtilities Department Ulrich Chemical, Inc. Chemical Services APPROVED, AS T FORM BY: AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES ~ THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES ("Agreement") is hereby made and entered into by and between the City of Carmel, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety ("City"), and Ulrich Chemical, Inc. ("Vendor"). TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ACCEPTANCE: Vendor acknowledges that it has read and understands this Agreement, and agrees that its execution of same and/or its provision of any goods and/or services ("Goods and Services") hereunder shall constitute Vendor's acceptance of all of the Agreement's terms and conditions. PERFORMANCE: City agrees to purchase the Goods and Services described in attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and Vendor agrees to provide same and to otherwise perform the requirements of this Agreement and to execute its responsibilities hereunder by following and applying at all times the highest professional and technical guidelines and standards. PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS: The total price for the Goods and Services contemplated herein shall be no more than the amounts set forth in attached Exhibit A. Vendor shall submit an invoice to City no more than once overy thirty (30) days detailing the Goods and Services provided to City within such time period. City shall pay Vendor for such Goods and Services within thirty (30) days after the date of City's receipt of Vendor's invoice detailing same, so long as and to the extent such Goods and Services are not disputed, are in accordance with the specifications set forth in Exhibit A, are submitted on an invoice that contains the information contained on attached Exhibit B, and Vendor has otherwise performed and satisfied all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Subject to the above, if the undisputed invoice amount is not paid within thirty (30) days of its receipt by City, Vendor shall so notify City. If such amount as is not disputed is not thereafter paid within ten (10) business days from the date such notice is received by City, then a late charge in a sum equal to one percent (1%) of such unpaid and undisputed invoice amount shall accrue and be immediately due and payable by City to Vendor as a separate debt for each month it remains unpaid. In the event an invoice amount is disputed, City shall so notify Vendor. If such dispute is not resolved to City's satisfaction within five (5) business days after notice of such dispute is given, City shall pay such amount as is in dispute, under protest, into the Cannel City Court, which court shall hold such monies until provided with a settlement agreement signed by both parties hereto or a final judgment has been entered thereon. Utilities Department Ulrich Chemical, Inc. Chemical Services WARRANTY: Vendor expressly warrants that the Goods and Services covered by this Agreement will conform to the specifications, drawings, samples, instructions, directions and/or descriptions thereof furnished to Vendor by City and/or by Vendor to and accepted by City, that the Goods and Services will be delivered in a timely, good and workmanlike manner and free from defect. In addition, Vendor acknowledges that it knows of City's intended use and expressly warrants that the Goods and Services covered by this Agreement have been selected and provided by Vendor based upon City's stated use and will be fit and sufficient for the particular purposes intended by City. TIME AND PERFORMANCE: This Agreement shall become effective as of the last date on which a party hereto executes same ("Effective Date"), and both parties shall thereafter perform their obligations hereunder in a timely manner. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. DISCLOSURE AND WARNINGS: If requested by City, Vendor shall promptly furnish to City, in such form and detail as City may direct, a list of all chemicals, materials, substances and items used in or during the provision of the Goods and Services provided hereunder, including the quantity, quality and concentration thereof and any other information relating thereto. Prior to and with the delivery of the Goods and Services provided hereunder, Vendor agrees to furnish to City sufficient written warning and notice (including appropriate labels on containers and packing) of any hazardous material utilized in or that is a part of Goods and Services. LIENS: Vendor shall not cause or permit the filing of any lien on any of City's property. In the event any such lien is filed and Vendor fails to remove such lien within ten (10) days after the filing thereof, by payment or bonding, City shall have the right to pay such lien or obtain such bond, all at Vendor's sole cost and expense. Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees incurred by City in connection with any such lien and/or the removal thereof. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. DEFAULT: In the event Vendor: (a) repudiates, breaches or defaults under any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, including Vendor's warranties; (b) fails to provide the Goods and Services as specified herein; (c) fails to make progress so as to endanger timely and proper provision of the Goods and Services and does not correct such failure or breach within five (5) business days (or such shorter period of time as is commercially reasonable under the circumstances) after receipt of notice from City specifying such failure or breach; or (d) becomes insolvent, files, or has filed against it, a petition in bankruptcy, for receivership or other insolvency proceeding, makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or, if Vendor is a partnership or corporation, dissolves, each such event constituting an event of default hereunder, City shall have the right to (1) terminate all or any parts of this Agreement, without liability to Vendor; (2) obtain, upon such terms and in such manner as City deems appropriate in its sole discretion, the same or similar Goods and Services which were to be provided to City by Vendor, and Vendor shall be liable to Utilities DeparUnent Ulrich Chemical, Inc. Chemical Services City for any excess costs of the City in obtaining same; and (3) exercise any other rights or minedies as are available to City at law and/or in equity. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION: Vendor shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, with an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Indiana am] reesormbly aceeptable to City, s~ch insurance as is necessary for the protection of City and Vendor from any and all claims for damages or otherwise under any worhers' compensation, occupational disease and/or unemployment compensation act; for bodily injuries including, but not limited to, personal injury, sickness, disease or death of or to any and all of Vendor's agents, officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and other persons; because of any injury to or dcstruction of l~ropcrty, including, but not limitcd to, lens of uac resulting thcrcfrom; or, otherwise. The coverage amounts shall be no less than those amounts set forth in attached Exhibit C. Vendor shall cause its insurers to name City as an additional insured on all insurance policies, shall promptly provide City, upon request, with copies of all such policies, and shall provide that such insurance policies shall not bc canceled without thirty (30) days prior notic~ to City. Vendor shall indcnmify and hold harmlcss City from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands or expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees) for injury, dcath and/or damagcs to any person ~ property arising from or in connection with Vendor' s provision of Goods and Services pursuant to or under this Agr,ement, Vendor's use of City property, or otherwise, except for such liabilities, claims or demands that ari~ directly and solely out of the negligence of City. Vcndor furthcr agrecs to ind0mnify, defond and hold harmless City and its officers, officials, agents and employees from all claims and suits of ~vhatcvcr type, including, but not limitcd to, all court costs, atto, ncy fees, and other expenses, caur~d by any act or omission of Vendor and/or of any of Vendor's agents, officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and othcr persons in ~,e pc~t, tnlauee. o'f this Agreement, or otherwise. Thcsc indcmnification obligations shall surqivc the t~mdnatiott of this Agrecmcnt. 10. GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE: Vendor agrees to comply with all present and future federal, state and local laws, executive orders, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances which may be applicable to Vendor's performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and all relevant provisions thereof are incorporated herein by this reference. Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless City from any loss, damage and/or liability resulting from any such violation of such laws, orders, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 11. NONDISCRIMINATION: Vendor represents and warrants that it and all of its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and other persons shall comply with all existing and future laws of the United States, the State of Indiana and City prohibiting discrimination against any employee, applicant for employment or other person in the provision of any Goods and Services provided by this Agreement, with respect to the hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment and to any other matter directly or indirectly related to employment or subcontracting because of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, national origin, ancestry, age, disabled veteran status and/or Vietnam era veteran status. City reserves the right to collect a penalty as provided in IC 5-16-6-1 for any person so discriminated against. Utilities Department Ulrich Chemical, Inc. Chemical Services 12. NO IMPLIED WAIVER: The failure of either party at any time to require performance by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party to require such performance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by any party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision thereof. 13. NON-ASSIGNMENT: Vendor shall not assign or pledge this Agreement, whether as collateral for a loan or otherwise, and shall not delegate its obligations under this Agreement without City's prior written consent. 14. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES: The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided for in this Agreement, and Vendor and all of its officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents and other persons are not and shall not become employees of City, and the sole responsibility to pay to or for same all statutory, contractual and other benefits shall remain exclusively with Vendor. The contract price set forth herein to be paid hereunder by City to Vendor shall be the full and maximum compensation and monies required of City to be paid to Vendor under or pursuant to this Agreement. 15. GOVERNING LAW; LAWSUITS: This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, except for its conflict of laws provisions. The parties further agree that, in the event a lawsuit is filed hereunder, they waive any rights to a jury trial they may have, agree to file any such lawsuit in an appropriate court in Hamilton County, Indiana only, and agree that such court is the appropriate venue for and has jurisdiction over same. 16. SEVERABILITY: If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any statute, regulation, ordinance, executive order or other rule of law, such term shall be deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to comply with such statute, regulation, ordinance, order or rule, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 17. NOTICE: Subject to paragraph 16 hereinabove, any notice provided for in this Agreement will be sufficient if it is in writing and is delivered by postage prepaid U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party to be notified at the address specified herein: If to City: City of Carreel One Civic Square Cannel, Indiana 46032 ATTN: John Duffy (with a copy to City Attomey, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032) If to Vendor: Ulrich Chemical, Inc. 3111 N. Post Road Indianapolis, 1N 46226 ATT: Miehollo Brannon Utilities Department Ulrich Chemical, Inc. Chemical Services Notwithstanding the above, notice of termination under paragraph 18 hereinbelow shall be effective if given orally, as long as written notice is then provided as set forth hereinabove within ten (10) business days from the date of such oral notice. 18. TERMINATION: 18.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, City may, upon notice to Vendor, immediately terminate this Agreement for cause, in the event of a default hereunder by Vendor and/or if sufficient funds are not appropriated to pay for the Goods and Services to be provided hereunder. In the event of such termination, Vendor shall be entitled to receive only payment for the undisputed invoice amount representing conforming Goods and Services delivered as of the date of termination. 18.2 Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior notice to the other party. In the event of such termination, Vendor shall be entitled to receive only payment for the undisputed invoice amount of conforming Goods and Services delivered as of the date of termination. 19. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES The parties represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement and that the persons or entities executing this Agreement have the authority to bind the party which they represent. 20. 21. ADDITIONAL GOODS AND/OR SERVICES Vendor understands and agrees that City may, from time to time, request Vendor to provide additional goods and/or services to City. When City desires additional goods and/or services from Vendor, the Mayor or his duly authorized representative shall notify Vendor of such additional goods and/or services desired, as well as the time frame in which same are to be provided. Vendor shall then provide, at no cost to City, an estimated cost for such additional goods and/or services, as well as the date by which same will be provided to City. Only after City has approved Vendor's time and cost estimate for the provision of such additional goods and/or services shall Vendor be authorized to provide same, the identification of which shall be set forth in documents which shall be numbered and attached hereto in the order they are approved by City. Janu~ thereaRer, automatically renew Br a period of one (1) calend~ year, ~less othe~ise agreed by the p~ies hereto. 22. FORCE MAJEURE Any delay or failure of either party to perform its obligations hereunder shall be excused if, and to the extent, same is caused by an event or occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the party and without its fault or negligence, provided that notice of such delay (including the anticipated duration of the delay) shall be given by the affected party to the other party within five (5) business days after the first day of such event or occurrence. During any such period of delay or failure to perform by Vendor, City, in its sole option, may purchase some or all of the same or Utilities Department Ulrich Chemical, Inc. Chemical Services similar Services and/or additional services from other sources and reduce the Services requested of Vendor hereunder by such degree, or have Vendor provide some or all of the Services and/or additional services from other sources at times requested by City and at the prices set forth in this Agreement. 23. HEADINGS All heading and sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not form a part of this Agreement nor limit, expand or otherwise alter the meaning of any provision hereof. 24. BINDING EFFECT City and Vendor, and their respective officers, officials, agents, partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives, are bound to the other with respect to this Agreement and to such other party's officers, officials, agents, partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives in all respects as to all covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement. 25. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES Nothing contained herein shall be construed to give any rights or benefits hereunder to anyone other than City or Vendor. 26. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The parties warrant that they have read this Agreement and understand it, are fully aware of their respective rights, have had the opportunity to obtain the advice and assistance of an attorney throughout the negotiation of this Agreement, and enter into this Agreement freely, voluntarily, and without any duress, undue influence, coercion or promise of benefit, except as expressly set forth herein. 27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Vendor and City with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written representations and agreements regarding same. Notwithstanding any other term or condition set forth herein, but subject to paragraph 16 hereof, to the extent any term or condition contained in any exhibit attached to this Agreement conflicts with any term or condition contained in this Agreement, the term or condition contained in this Agreement shall govern and prevail, unless the parties hereto, or their successors in interest, expressly and in writing agree otherwise. This Agreement may only be modified by written amendment executed by both parties hereto, or their successors in interest. [remainder of page intentionally left blank] Utilities Department Ulrich Chemical, Inc. Chemical Services IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows: CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety Ulrich Chemical, Inc. 3111 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46226 By: ~:2b ff~'~/ JaZ Brainard, Presiding Officer Billy Walker, Member FID/SSN: Date: Date: ATTEST: 35-0948726 10/30/00 REFER TO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES ADDENDUM DATED OCTOBER 30, 2000 THAT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THIS AGREEMENT FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES. CITY OF CARMEL WATER-WASTEWATER UTILITIES ONE CIVIC SQUARE · CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 (317) 571-2443 * FAX (317) 571-2452 September 25, 2000 Michelle Brannon Ulrich Chemical, Inc. 3111 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46226 Dear Michelle: This letter is to inform you that your price quotes for the following chemicals have been accepted by Carmel Utilities for the year 2001: Liquid Chlorine (2000 Ib container) $319.00 Liquid Chlorine (150 lb cylinder) $ 40.35 C al cium Hypochlorite $135.00 Hydrochloric w/inhibitor $ 44.94 Sodium Hypochlorite $ 47.85 Muriatic Acid $ 44.94 We will be sending out contracts for your signature during the month of October. Please feel free to call Lisa Kempa at 317/571-2691 with any questions. Sincerely, Utility Director CORPORATE OFFICE: 3111 NORTH POST ROAD * INDIANAPOLIS 46226-6566 (317) 898-6632 · FAX (317) 895-6614 EVANSVILLE LOUISVILLE ,, ,, TERRE HAUTE BARTONVlLLE , FORT WAYNE LEXINGTON QUOTATION 29549 CARMEL WASTE WATER ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, IN 46332 JOHN DUFFY, UTILITIES DIRECTOR DATE: Bg/18/aB DELIVERED (UNLESS OTHERWISE FOB: INDICATED BELOW/) ULRICH TRUCK (UNLESS OTHERWISE DELIVERY: iNDICATED BELOW) TERMS: NET 38 DAYS SLSPRN: IN-HOUSE SALES REP PRODUCT 217688 188 LB DR CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE PROCHLOR SHOCK $1.55/LB FIRM THRU 12/31/81 51/51/51 1 DR 135.8888 DR 135.888B 257588 81/81/81 158 LB CYL LIQUID CHLORINE $ 188.88 RETURNABLE CONTAINER DEPOSIT $.269/L'B FIRM THRU 12/31/81 257888 81/81/81 2883 LB CYL LIQUID CHLORINE $ 758.83 RETURNABLE CONTAINER DEPOSIT $.1595/LB FIRM THRU 12/81/81 I CY 4e;558e cY 48.8588 I cY 319.8886 CY 319.8688 4972~B 81/B1/81 535 LB DDR MURIATIC ACID 28 DEG INHIB $ 58.8B RETURNABLE CONTAINER DEPOSIT $ 5.88 ENVIROkt/IENTAL DRUM CLEANING CHG $.884/LB FIRM THRU 12/31/81 I DR 44.9488 DR 44.9486 685388 58 LB BG SODIUM FLUORIDE GRAN $.58/LB FIRM THRU 12/31/B1 51/51/51 1 BG 29.e88Q BG 29.3888 696155 51/51/51 55GAL DDR SQOIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% $ 58.88 RETURNABLE CONTAINER DEPOSIT $ 5.88 ENVIRONMENTAL DRUM CLEANING CHG $.87/GAL FIRM THRU 12/31/01 I DR 47.8580 DR 47.8588 7360~8 31/31/01 1 2888 LB CYL SULPHUR DIOXIDE $ 75B.88 RETURNABLE CONTAINER DEPOSIT $.18/LB FIRM THRU 12/31/~1 Returnable wood pallets extra e $8.8e ea, Above quote subject to withdrawal if not BY CY 360.BaBe CY 36B.OOB8 (unless otherwise indicated). accebted within 38 days. to environmental cleaning charge. Name of Company: Address & Zip.' Telephone No.: Fax No..' EXHIBIT B Professional Services Invoice Dace: Project Name: Invoice No: Person Performing Service Service Services Provided Hourly Hours Date (Describe in detail in one-Rate Worked tenth hour units) Total GRAND TOTAL Signature Printed Name EXHIBIT C INSURANCE COVERAGES Worker's Compensation & Disability Statutory Limits Employer' s Liability: Bodily Injury by Accident: Bodily Injury by Disease Bodily Injury by Disease $100,000 each accident $ 500,000 policy limit $100,000 each employee Property damage, contractual liability, products-completed operations: General Aggregate Limit (other than Products/Completed Operations): Products/Completed Operations: $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Personal & Advertising Injury Limit: Each Occurrence Limit: Fire Damage (any one fire): Medical Expense Limit (any one person): $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 50,000 $ 5,000 Comprehensive Auto Liability Owned, hired and non-owned Bodily Single Limit: injury and property damage each accident $ 500,000 Umbrella Excess Liability Each occurrence and aggregate Maximum Deductible $ 500,000 $ 10,000 Professional Responsibility Insurance: Per Occurrence: $ 500,000 Aggregate: $ 500,000 Professional Services Agreement Addendure City of Carmel Utilities October 30, 2000 Agreement for Purchase of Goods and Services 3. Vendor shall submit invoices to the City after every delivery detailing the products provided to the City on that delivery. Vendor will submit invoices that contain the assigned Carmel Utility purchase order number, product name, unit price and when the product was delivered. Exhibit B- infers that we are providing services on a time and material basis. We will continue to issue invoices in the same format as we have issued on past business. Vendor states that it is our understanding that the products are to be used for water treatment purposes. We are not aware that these products are to be used for any other purpose. We warrant that these products awarded for the calendar year 2001 business are suitable for water treatment purposes. 9. Our insurance carriers are authorized to transact business in Indiana. They are carriers that are highly regarded in the insurance industry. 9 City of Carreel will only be added as an additional insured to our primary general liability policy. Our carrier will not allow us to add additional insureds to our workers compensation, fleet liability or umbrella policies. 9. We will request a 30-day notice of insurance policy cancellation. The carrier's normal policy is to issue a 10-day notice only. Ulrich Chemical, Inc. agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officers and employees from all claims and suits of whatever type, including court cost, attorney fees, and other expenses caused by our sole negligence. Claims arising from joint negligence will be shared. 21. The vendor agrees that the pricing contained on tl~s bid covers the calendar year 2001. EXHIBIT C: Our contract with the City of Carmel calls for us to provide water treatment chemicals to the city for an agreed upon price. Professional responsibility insurance would not be applicable under our agreement. ~ames P. Fohl Treasurer ULRICH CHEMICAL, INC.