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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSA WSACPROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This Agreement is made by and between Kittitas County (hereinafter "the County") and Washington State Association of Counties (hereinafter "Contracto/'). The County and Contractor agree as follows: General Conditions; Exhibit A (Scope of Work); Exhibit B (Compensation); Exhibit C (Proof of lnsurance). copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as fully as if set forth herein. The term of this Agreement shall commen@ on the 15th day of September,2022, and continue until completion of the project. Any party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days' notice in writing either personally delivered or mailed postage-prepaid by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party's last known address forthe purposes of giving notice under this paragraph. Contractor acknowledges and by signing this Agreement agrees that the lndemnification provisions set forth in Paragraphs 7 (lndependent Contractor), 9 (Taxes), 15 (Defense and lndemnity Agreement), 21 (PatenUCopyright lnfringement) and 24 (Confidentiality), are totally and fully part of this Agreement and have been mutually negotiated by the parties. Professiona I Services Ag reement (rev . 09 124 1201 8) Page 1 of 21 lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this 6th day of September,2022. WSAC APPROVED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON (Date of n arrman ABSENT Commissioner re llllllil,/ Contractor Address: 20610th Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501 Project Contact: Eric Johnson, Executive Director Professional Services Ag reement (rev. 09 124 l2O1 8) Page 2 of 21 erk of Approved as to Form Deputy Prosecuting Attorney County's Address Kittitas County 205 West 5th Avenue, Suite 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Project Contact: Brian Carlson, Budget and Finance Director GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Scope of Contractofs Services: Contractor agrees to provide to the County services and any materials set forth in the pro.lect narrative identified in Exhibit'A" during the Agreement period. No material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the County, unless othenrvise provided for in the Agreement. 2. Performance of Work: Contractor shall perform work in accordance with, and shall comply with, all of the provisions of this Agreement. All work shall comply with applicable codes and ordinances. 3. Schedule of Performance: Unless directed othenruise by the County, Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with any schedules made a part of this Agreement. 4. Definitions:4.1 "Additional lnsureds" means the County, its successors and assigns, and the respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of the County and its successors and assigns.4.2 "Support" means the following: Contractofs directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives; and sub-Contractors of any tier; the respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of these sub- Contractors of any tier; and any other person or entity acting under the direction or control of, or on behalf of, Contractor or any Contractor's sub- Contractors of any tier in connection with or incident to the performance of the Work or this Agreement.4.3 The "Work" means all of the duties listed in Exhibit A and the performance of all other obligations, under this Agreement by Contractor or its Support. 5. Accountino and Pavm for Contractor Services Payment to the Contractor for services rendered under this Agreement shall be as set forth in Exhibit "8". Where Exhibit "8" requires payments by the County, payment shall be based upon billings, supported unless otherwise provided in Exhibit "B", by documentation of units of work actually performed and amounts earned, including where appropriate, the actual number of days worked each month, total number of hours for the month, and the total dollar payment requested. Unless specifically stated in Exhibit "B" or approved in writing in advance by the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners, the County will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs or expenses incurred by the Contractor in performance of this Agreement. Where required, the County shall, upon receipt of appropriate documentation, compensate the Contractor, no more often than monthly, through the County voucher system, for the Contractor's service pursuant to the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "8". P rofessional Services Ag reement (r ev . 09 I 24 1201 8) Page 3 of 21 6. Assiqnment and Subcontractinq: No portion of this Agreement may be assigned or subcontracted to any other individual, firm or entity without the express and prior written approval of the County. 7. lndependent Contractor: The Contractor's services shall be furnished by the Contractor as an independent Contractor and nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a relationship of employer- employee or master-servant, but all payments made hereunder and all services performed shall be made and performed pursuant to this Agreement by the Contractor as an independent Contractor. The Contractor acknowledges that the entire compensation for this Agreement is specified in Exhibit "B" and the Contractor is not entitled to any County benefits including, but not limited to: vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance beneflts, or any other rights or privileges afforded to Kittitas County employees. Contractor will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its Additional lnsureds, officers, agents or employees from any loss or expense, including but not limited to settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees or costs incurred by reason of claims or demands because of breach of the provisions of this paragraph. 8. No Guarantee of Emplovment: The performance of all or part of this Agreement by the Contractor shall not operate to vest any employment rights whatsoever and shall not be deemed to guarantee any employment of the Contractor or any employee of the Contractor or any sub-Contractor or any employee of any sub-Contractor by the County at the present time or in the future. 9. Taxes: The Contractor understands and acknowledges that the County will not withhold Federal or State income taxes. Where required by State or Federal law, the Contractor authorizes the County to make withholding for any taxes other than income taxes (i.e. Medicare). All compensation received by the Contractor will be reported to the lnternal Revenue Service at the end of the calendar year in accordance with the applicable IRS regulations. lt is the responsibility of the Contractor to make the necessary estimated tax payments throughout the year, if any, and the Contractor is solely liable for any tax obligation arising from the Contracto/s performance of this Agreement. The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify the County against any demand to pay taxes arising from the Contracto/s failure to pay taxes on compensation earned pursuant to this Agreement. The County will pay sales and use taxes imposed on goods or services acquired hereunder as required by law. The Contractor must pay all other taxes including, but not limited to: Business and Occupation Tax, taxes based on the Contractor's gross or net income, or personal property to which the County does not hold title. The County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. Professional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 124 1201 8) Page 4 ol 21 10. Reoulations Requirement: This Agreement shall be subject to all laws, rules and regulations of the United States of America, and State of Washington, and political subdivisions of the State of Washington, and to any other provisions set forth herein or in the attached exhibits. 1 1. Riqht to Review: This contract is subject to review by any Federal or State auditor. The County or its designee shall have the right to review and monitor the financial and service components of this program by whatever means are deemed expedient by the County. Such review may occur with or without notice, and may include, but is not limited to, on-site inspection by County agents or employees, inspection of all records or other materials which the County deems pertinent to the Agreement and its performance, and any and all communications with or evaluation by service recipients under this Agreement. The Contractor shall preserve and maintain all flnancial records and records relating to the performance of work under this Agreement for 6 years after contract termination, and shall make them available for such review, within Kittitas County, State of Washington, upon request. 12. Modifications 12.1 Either party may request changes in the Agreement. Any and all agreed modifications shall be in writing, signed by each of the parties. 12.2 The County may, at any time, by written notice thereof to Contractor ("Change Notice") makes changes in the Work within the general scope of this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (a) changes in, revisions to, substitutions for, additions to or deletions of any Work; (b) changes in schedule; and (c) acceleration, deceleration or suspension of performance of any Work. 12.3 lf any change in the Work causes an increase or decrease on Contractor's cost ol or the time required for, performance of the Work, an equitable adjustment in the compensation to Contractor and in the schedule for the performance of the Work shall be made to reflect such an increase or decrease. 12.4 Notwithstanding any dispute or delay in arriving at a mutually acceptable equitable adjustment, Contractor shall proceed in accordance with all Change Notices. Contractor must, within thirty (30) days after receipt of any Change Notice that does not set forth any acceptable adjustment, submit to the County a written statement setting forth any adjustment claimed. 12.5 lf any change results in a decrease in the Work performed, Contractor shall be entitled to compensation associated with changing the Work, such as Professional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 l24l2o 1 8) Page 5 of 21 revising design already completed, revising calculations already performed, and revising documents. 13. Termination for Default: lf the Contractor defaults by failing to perform any of the obligations of the Agreement or becomes insolvent or is declared bankrupt or commits any act of bankruptcy or insolvency or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, the County may, by depositing written notice to the Contractor in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, terminate the Agreement, and at the County's option, obtain performance of the work elsewhere. lf the Agreement is terminated for default, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payments under the Agreement until all work called for has been fully performed. Any extra cost or damage to the County resulting from such default(s) shall be deducted from any money due or coming due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall bear any extra expenses incurred by the County in completing the work, and all damage sustained, or which may be sustained by the County by reason of such default. lf a notice of termination for default has been issued and it is later determined for any reason that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to the Termination for Public Conven ience parag raph hereof. 14. Termination for Public Convenience: The County may terminate the Agreement in whole or in part whenever the County determines, in its sole discretion that such termination is in the best interests of the County. \y'y'henever the Agreement is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed at unit contract prices for completed items of work. ln the event of such termination, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the compensation payable to Contractor. An equitable adjustment in the contract price for partially completed items of work will be made, but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on deleted or uncompleted work. Termination of this Agreement by the County at any time during the term, whether for default or convenience, shall not constitute a breach of contract by the County. 15. Defense & lndemnity Aqreement: The Contractor agrees to and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its Additional lnsureds, appointed and elective officers, agents and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not limited to judgments, settlements, attorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims and demands upon the County, its Additional lnsureds, its elected or appointed officials, agents, or employees for damages because of personal or bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons and on account of damage to property including loss of use thereof, whether such injury to persons or damage to property is due to the negligence of the P rofessional Services Ag ree ment (rev . 09 1241201 8) Page 6 of 21 Contractor, its sub-Contractors, its elected officers, employees or their agents, except only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the County, its Additional lnsureds, appointed or elected officials, agents, or employees. lt is further provided that no liability shall attach to the County by reason of entering into this contract, except as expressly provided herein. 16. lndustrial lnsurance Waiver: \Mth respect to the performance of this Agreement and as to claims against the County, its Additional lnsureds, officers, agents and employees, the Contractor expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the lndustrial lnsurance Act, for injuries to its employees and agrees that the obligations to indemniff, defend and hold harmless provided in this agreement extend to any claim brought by or on behalf of any employee of the Contractor. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the parties to this Agreement. 17. Venue and Choice of Law: ln the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of any of the terms of this Agreement, the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Kittitas. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Washington. 18. \Mthholdinq Pavment: ln the event the Contractor has faibd to perform any obligation to be performed by the Contractor under this Agreement within the time set forth in this Agreement, then the County may, upon written notice, withhold all monies due and payable to Contractor, without penalty, until such failure to perform is cured or othenruise adjudicated. 19. Future Non-Allocation of Funds lf sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this Agreement for any future fiscal period, the County will not be obligated to make payments for services or amounts incurred after the end of the current flscal period. No penalty or expense shall accrue to the County in the event this provision applies. 20. Contractor Commitments.rranties and Representations: The Contractor represents and warrants to the County as follows:20.1 The Contractor is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Washington, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 20.2 The Contractor has the authority to execute this Agreement, to make the representations and warranties set forth in it and to perform the obligations of the Contractor under this Agreement in accordance with its terms. Professional Se rvices Ag ree ment (rev . 09 124 1201 8) PageT ol 21 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 This Agreement has been validly executed by an authorized representative of the Contractor and constitutes a valid and legally binding and enforceable obligation of Contractor. The Contractor has or will obtain prior to the commencement date such licenses, permits and other authorizations from federal, state and other governmental authorities, as are necessary for the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. The Contractor is not in violation of any applicable law, ordinance or regulation the consequence of which will or may materially affect Contractor's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. The Contractor is not subject to any order or judgment of any court, tribunal or governmental agency which materially and adversely affects its operations or assets in the State of Washington, or its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. None of the representations or warranties in this Agreement, and none of the documents, statements, certificates or schedules furnished or to be furnished by Contractor pursuant hereto or in connection with the performance of the obligations contemplated under this Agreement, contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements of fact contained therein not misleading. 21. PatenVCopvriqht lnfrinqement: Contractorwill defend and indemnify the County from any claimed action, cause or demand brought against the County; to the extent such action is based on the claim that information supplied by the Contractor infringes any patent or copyright. The Contractor will pay those costs and damages attributable to any such claims that are finally awarded against the County in any action. Such defense and payments are conditioned upon the following: 21 .1 Contractor shall be notified promptly in writing by County of any notice of such claim. 21.2 Contractor shall have the right, hereunder, at its option and expense, to obtain for the County the right to continue using the information, in the event such claim of infringement is made, provided no reduction in performance or loss results to the County. 22. Disputes 22.1 General Differences between the Contractor and the County, arising under and by virtue of the Agreement Documents shall be brought to the attention of the County at the earliest possible time in order that such matters may be settled or other appropriate action promptly taken. Except for such objections as are made of record in the manner hereinafter specified and within the time limits stated, the records, orders, instructions, and decisions of the Kittitas County Commissioners shall be final and conclusive. P rofessional Services Ag ree ment (rev . 09 1241201 8) Page 8 of 21 22.2 Notice of Potential Claims The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation which othenrvise may be payable, or to extension of time for (1) any act or failure to act by the County, or (2) the happening of any event or occurrence, unless the Contractor has given the County a written Notice of Potential Claim within ten (10) days of the commencement of the act, failure, or event giving rise to the claim, and before final payment by the County. The written Notice of Potential Claim shall set forth the reasons for which the Contractor believes additional compensation or extension of time is due, the nature of the cost involved, and insofar as possible, the amount of the potential claim. Contractor shall keep full and complete daily records of the work performed, labor and material used, and all costs and additionaltime claimed to be additional. 22.3. Detailed Claim The Contractor shall not be entitled to claim any such additional compensation, or extension of time, unless within thirty (30) days of the completion of the portion of the work from which the claim arose, and before final payment by the County, the Contractor has given the County a detailed written statement of each element of cost or other compensation requested and of all elements of additional time required, and copies of any supporting documents evidencing the amount or extension of time claimed to be due. 23. Ownershio of I Produced: All writings, programs, data, public records or other materials prepared by the Contractor and/or its consultants or sub-Contractors, in connection with performance of this Agreement shall be the sole and absolute property of the County. 24. Confidentialitv: The Contractor, its employees, sub-Contractors, and their employees shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by the County or acquired by the Contractor in performance of this Agreement, except upon the prior written consent of the Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney or an order entered by a court after having acquired jurisdiction over the County. Contractor shall immediately give to the County notice of any judicial proceedings seeking disclosure of such information. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its Additional lnsureds, officials, agents or employees from all loss or expense, including, but not limited to settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees and costs resulting from Contractor's breach of this provision. To the extent that any information obtained by the Contractor is required to be shared with or provided to others by the terms of the Statement of the Work, this provision is not breached by such acts. 25. Notice P rofessiona I Services Agree ment (rev . 09 124 l2O1 8) Page 9 of 21 Except as set forth elsewhere in the Agreement, for all purposes under this Agreement, except service of process, notice shall be given by the Contractor to the department head of the department for whom services are rendered, and to the Kittitas County Commissioners, 205 W sth Ave, Suite 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Notice to the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement shall be given to the address reflected on the signature page. Notice may be given by delivery or by depositing in the U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid. 26. Severabilitv: lf any term or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person(s) or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or application. To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared severable. 27. Miscellaneous: 27.1 The County's failure or delay to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement or to exercise any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of its right to assert or rely upon any such provisions, rights or remedies in that or any other instance; rather the same shall be and remain in full force and effect. 27.2 This Agreement embodies the entire Agreement between the County and Contractor, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, regarding the Work. No change, amendment or modification of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless set forth in a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby. 27.3 The rights and remedies of the County set forth in any provision of this Agreement are in addition to and do not in any way limit any other rights of remedies afforded to the County by any other provisions of this Agreement, by any of Contractor's Support or by law. 27.4 The headings of sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not intended to restrict, affect or be of any weight in the interpretation or construction of the provisions of such sections or parag raphs. 28. Waiver: Waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. No terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be held to be waived, modified or deleted except by an instrument, in writing, signed by the parties hereto. 29. Survival: The provisions of paragraphs 7 ,9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19, 20,21, 22, 23,24,28, 30, 31, and 32 shall survive, notwithstanding the termination or invalidity of this Agreement for any reason. P rofessio nal Services Ag ree ment (r ev . 09 124120 1 8) Page 10 of21 30. Nondiscrimination: 30.1 The County is an equal opportunity employer 30.2 Nondiscrimination in Employment ln the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against discrimination in employment because of handicap shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular worker involved. The Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without discrimination because of their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfers, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and programs for training including apprenticeships. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to this Agreement as may be required to ensure full compliance with local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. 30.3 Nondiscrimination inServices The Contractor will not discriminate against any recipient of any services or benefits provided for in this Agreement on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. 30.4 lf any assignment and/or subcontracting has been authorized by the County, said assignment or subcontract shall include appropriate safeguards against discrimination. The Contractor shall take such action as may be required to ensure full compliance with the provisions in the immediately preceding paragraphs herein. 31. Prevailinq Waqe: Contractor shall pay the prevailing rate of wages to all workers, laborers, or mechanics employed in the performance of any part of the Work in accordance with RCW 39.12 and the rules and regulations of the Department of Labor and lndustries. The schedule of prevailing wages rates for the locality or localities of the Work is determined by the P rofessional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 124 I 201 8) Page 11 of21 lndustrial Statistician of the Department of Labor and lndustries. lt is the Contractor's responsibility to verify the applicable prevailing wage rate. lt is understood that the Contractor is responsible for obtaining and completing all required government forms and submitting same to the proper authorities. Disputes regarding prevailing wage rates shall be referred for arbitration to the Director of the Department of Labor and lndustries. The arbitration decision shall be final and conclusive and binding on all parties involved in the dispute as provided for by RCW 39.12.060. 32. Debarment Certification : The Contractor certifies that it:32J ls not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. 32.2 Has not within a three-year period preceding the execution of this contract with Kittitas County, been convicted of or had a civiljudgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminaloffense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public or private agreement or transaction, violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, receiving stolen property, making false claims, or obstruction of justice. 32.3 ls not presently indicted for or othenruise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 32.2 of this section. 32.4 Has not within a three-year period preceding the preceding the execution of this contract with Kittitas County had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause of default. Professiona I Services Ag ree ment (rev . O9 124 l2O1 8) Page 12 ol 21 EXHIBIT "A'' SCOPE OF WORK ln addition to providing all material and labor, the Contractor shall perform the following Project Goal WSAC shall provide the services herein described to develop a proposed structure for the county functions and operations overseen by the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners (BoCC). Core to this proposal is the analysis and development of the role of a County Administrator. WSAC will work with a BoCC appointed advisory committee and submit its findings and recommendations by April 30,2023. ln working with this Advisory Committee, WSAC shall include the following elements within the final report to the BoCC: Recommendation on an administrative structure for the county functions and operations overseen by the Kittitas Coung Board of Commissioners (BoCC). Recommendation on the role and authorities of a County Administrator type position to provide supervision for the county functions ad operations overseen by the BoCC. Proposed organizational chart for the for the county functions ad operations overseen by the BoCC. Proposed strategic financial management and budget planning structure with oversight of process under county administrator; and Proposed position description for county administrator. September 2022 lnitial meetings with Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee. a. Review Role of Special Advisory Committee b. Review Scope of Work c. Review Project Schedule d. Current structure and duties of Kittitas County government administration with a focus on BoCC executive duties e. BoCC job duties outside of executive functionsi. Legislative duties including development, review, and constituent outreach ii. Quasi-judicial duties regarding land use iii. Policy development Professional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 1241201 8) Page 13 of 21 a o a a a iv. External boards and committees including those that BOCC can't get to but is needed v. Community events and advocacy One on one meetings with Kittitas County elected officials and department heads. One on one meetings with community leaders. One on one meetings with all Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee members. October 2022 Meeting with Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee. Consolidate information from interviews and discussions a. Update on lnitial Findings b. Review and Reactions c. Discussion on lnformation Needs November 2022 Meeting with Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee a. Presentations from members of Washington County Ad m in istrators Association b. Review different county admin istrator/adm in istrative structures outside of traditional BoCC structure (excluding charter county model)i. Department Consolidation ii. Central Services Director iii. Budget Management iv. Others? c. What a full-authority County Administrator would/could change internallyi. Personnel oversight ii. Hiring/firing authorities iii. Budgetary authority and management iv. External communications and outreachv. lnternal communication between BoCC and organizational staff vi. lnternal Communication with Elected Officials December 2022 P rofessional Services Ag ree ment (r ev . 09 l24l2o1 8) Page 14 of21 Meeting with Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee. a. Reflections on Administrative Structures and Options Preparation of Alternative Administrative Structures for Consideration and Discussion Januaw 2023 Meeting with BoCC Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee. a. Review potential County Administrative Structures b. SWOT Analysis of potential BoCC Administrative Structuresi. ldentification of possible benefits/detractions for county as a whole based on change - i.e. greater issue advocacy, staff-driven government, etc. Februarv 2023 Meeting with Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee a. Select preferred County Administrative structure alternative to recommend to the BOCC March 2023 Meeting with Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee a. Coordination of final recommendation vii. Summary of potential internal organizational changes based on potential change viii. ldentification of new/improved commissioner duties based on potential change April 2023 Meeting with Kittitas Coun$ Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee a. Present final report for review and consideration of the Special Advisory Committee. Submit final report and recommendations to the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners by April 30, 2023. Professional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 124 1201 8) Page 15 ol 21 Prepare community outreach process on behalf of BoCC. Develop and prepare PowerPoint or similar materials for BoCC presentation to town hall meeti ngs/com m u n ity grou ps/etc. Prepare press releases and/or other media materials including being available for media contact and information. Services Provided ln conducting this work WSAC shall provide the following services: 1) lnterviews a. Conducting one on one interviews and gathering information from county elected officials, department heads, community leaders, and Kittitas County Ad m i n istrator Assessment Specia I Advisory Com m ittee b. Summarizing findings and information 2) Meeting Facilitation a. Preparation and development of meeting agenda, content, coordination of presenters, and meeting materials for each meeting of the Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Committee b. ln-person facilitation of each meeting c. Virtual facilitation, if necessary d. Compilation of individual meeting results and findings for next meeting 3) Preparing Alternative Governance Structure Option for Consideration a. ln consultation with Kittitas County Administrator Assessment Special Advisory Comm ittee prepare: i. Recommendation on proposed structure for the county functions and operations overseen by the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners (BoCC). ii. Recommendation on the role and authorities of a County Administrator type position to provide supervision for the county functions ad operations overseen by the BoCC. iii. Proposed organizational chart for the for the county functions and operations overseen by the BoCC. iv. Proposed strategic financial management and budget planning structure with oversight of process under county administrator; andv. Proposed position description for County Manager/Administrator. 4) Prepare Final Report and Recommendations to Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners Professiona I Services Ag reement (rev . 09 l24l2O1 8) Page 16 of21 5) Prepare BOCC Community Outreach Process a. Strategy development b. Media and materials developmenti. PowerPoint/electronic presentation media for town halls, etc.ii. Social media outreach material 1. Minimum 3 posts a. Call for committee members b. BOCC presentation post with web link to committee results on county website c. Citizen survey post iii. Survey development and execution iv. Consultation and development of three press releases 1. Project kickotf 2. Findings 3. Outreach/survey P rofessional Services Ag reement (r eu . 09 1241201 8) Page 17 ol21 EXHIBIT "B'' COMPENSATION As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the work, the County shall pay Contractor compensation not to exceed $15,000 Kittitas County BoCC staff shall assist in the following in-kind contributions to the project scope:o Advisory meeting logistics including scheduling meeting rooms, setup, on-site coordination and assistance. o Assisting in scheduling meetings, locations, rooms and logistics for meetings with county elected officials, department heads, and community leaders. o Providing all contact information for Kittitas County Administrator Assessment SpecialAdvisory Committee members, county elected officials, department heads, and community leaders Kittitas County shall pay the Contractor 50% of the proposed project cost upon approval of this Professional Services Agreement and 50% upon final completion of project and delivery of items 4 and 5 in the "Services Provided" section of Attachment "A" to this Agreement. Contractor may submit invoices to: Julie Kjorsvik 205 West Sth Avenue, Suite 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 J u I ie. Kjorsvik@co. kittitas.wa. us Professional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 l24l2O1 8) Page 18 of21 EXHIBIT "C" PROOF OF INSURANCE The Contractor shall secure and maintain in effect at all times during performance of the Work such insurance as will protect Contractor, its Support and the Additional lnsureds from all claims, losses, harm, costs, liabilities, damages and expenses arising out of personal injury (including death) or property damage that may result from performance of the work or this Agreement, whether such performance is by Contractor or any of its Support. All insurance shall be issued by companies admitted to do business in the State of Washington and have a rating of A-, Class Vll or better in the most recently published edition of Best's Reports unless otherwise approved by the County. lf an insurer is not admitted, all insurance policies and procedures for issuing the insurance policies must comply with Chapter 48.15 RCW and 284-15 WAC. The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance for: I Commercial General Liability lnsurance Coverage limits not less than:. $5,000,000 per occurrence. $1,000,000 per occurrence liquor liability. $1,000,000 products & completed operations aggregate. $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury, each offenseo Certificate Holder - Kittitas County. The Certificate must name the County as additional insuredo Sixty (60) days written notice to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy I Commercial Automobile Liabilitv lnsurance (if ANY use of vehicle in performance) Automobile Liability for owned, non-owned, hired, and leased vehicles (MCS 90 endorsement and a CA 9946 endorsement must be aftached if 'pollutants' are to be transported). Coverage limits not less than:. $1,000,000 combined single limit. Thirty (30) days written notice to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy. ! Workers' Compensation Professional Services Ag ree ment (rev . 09 1241201 8) Page 19 of21 Additional Ma Be Workers'Compensation in amounts required by law Stop Gap/Emplovers Liabilitv Coverage limits not less than:. $1,000,000 each accident. $1,000,000 disease - policy limit. $1,000,000 disease - each employee. Thirty (30) days written notice to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy. f Professional Liability The Contractor and/or its Subcontractor and/or its consultant providing professional services shall provide evidence of Professional Liability lnsurance covering professionalerrors and omissions. Such policy must provide the following minimum limits:. $1,000,000 per claim. $2,000,000 annual aggregate. lf insurance is on a claims-made form, its retroactive date, and that of all subsequent renewals, shall be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Pollution Liability The Contractor shall provide a Pollution Liability policy, providing coverage for claims involving bodily injury, property damage (including loss of use of tangible property that has not been physically injured), cleanup costs, remediation, disposal or other handling of pollutants, including costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, defense, or settlement of claims arising out of:. Contractor's operations related to this project; and/oro Remediation, abatement, repair, maintenance or other work with lead-based paint or materials containing asbestos; and/orr Transportation of hazardous materials away from any site related to this project Such Pollution Liability policy shall provide the following minimum coverage:r $ per claimr $ annual aggregate I Property Damaqe The Contractor shall provide a policy that covers damage to Kittitas County facilities, including buildings, equipment, grounds, etc. Such policy shall provide the following minimum coverage:o $ per occurrence Umbrella Coveraqe Professional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 124120 1 8) Page 2O of 21 Umbrella policies shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for underlying coverages (CGL, Auto, Employer's Liability) and cover those insured in the underlying policies, including additional insured.o Amount required for this Agreement: $ Contractor shall furnish the County a Certificate of lnsurance to include the Policy Endorsements/Exclusions as evidence that policies providing insurance required by this Agreement are in full force and effect. Contractor hereby waives all rights of recourse, including any right to which another may be subrogated, against Kittitas County for personal injury, including death, and property damage. Contractor's insurance policies required above shall be primary insurance and shall be non-contributing with any other insurance maintained by Kittitas County. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for all loss or damage from any cause whatsoever to any tools, Contractor's employee-owned tools, machinery, equipment, or motor vehicles owned or rented by the Contractor, or the Contractor's agents, suppliers or contractors as well as to any temporary structures, scaffolding and protective fences. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for ensuring the insurance coverage and limits required are obtained by subcontractors. NOTE: No contract shall form until and unless a copy of the Gertificate of lnsurance with Endorsements/Exclusions, properly completed and in the amount required, is attached hereto. Failure of the Contractor to fully comply with the above insurance requirements during the term of the Agreement shall be considered a material breach of contract and cause for immediate termination of the Agreement at the County's discretion. Alternatively, the County may procure and maintain, at the Contractor's sole expense, insurance to the extent deemed proper up to the amount of the required coverage(s). The County may offset the cost of such insurance against payment due to the Contractor under this Agreement. P rofessional Services Ag reement (rev . 09 1241201 8) Page 21 of 21