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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVoided_Abracadabra AgreementKittitas County Sheriffs Office 3O7 W. Umptanum Rd. Ellensburg, WA98926 MEMORANDUM 9/28/2023 In Novembet of 2020 the Sheriffls Office prepared a contract with Abracadabra Cleaning Services to augment janitorial services at our facility. Prior the implementation of the contract, Abracadabra contacted our offlrce to give notice that they lost personnel and would be unable to fulfil the contract. The contract was voided and another contract created with a different service provider. No services were ever provided by Abracadabra and no payments were made to them.t0K Inspector Chris Whitsett Page 1 of 1 This Agreement is made by and between Kiftitas County (hereinafter'the County") and Abracadabra Cleaning Services (hereinafter "Contractor"). 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 continue until 202A and by giving thirty (30) days'by certified mail, return req the purposes of giving notice under th ragraph 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. Professional Services Ag reement (rev. 091 24 1201 8) Page 1 ol 17 mailed day of thisAny pa lN WTNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this dayof_ _,2020. APPROVED Signature of Signatory (Date Abracadabra Cleaning Ellensburg, WA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNry, WASHINGTON Chairman Vice-Chairman Clerk of the Board Form Attorney County's Kittitas County 205 West Sth Avenue, Suite 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Proiect Gontact: lnspector Chris Whitsett ) Print Name of Signatory Gontractor Address: 601 %SPineSt EiiensbUtbWAffip2A Project Gontact: Scott Mayberry Professional Services Agreement (rev . O9 124 120 1 8) Page 2 ot 17 By: Deputy w GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Scope of Contractor's Services: Contractor agrees to provide to the County services and any materials set forth in the project narrativeidentifiedinExhibit"A"duringtheAgreementperiod. Nomaterial,labor,orfacilities will be furnished by the County, unless otherwise 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. Allwork shallcomply with applicable codes and ordinances, 3. Schedule of Performance: Unless directed otherwise 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 fol Contractor's directors, of{i@rs, employees, and di the respective of these sub- under the di or sub- any of the Wo* o4.3 The "Wo all the performance of all other obligations, under this Agreement by Contractor or its Support. 5. Accountinq and Pavment for.Contractor Services: Payment to the Contractor for services rendered under this Agreement shall be as set forth in Exhibit "B". Where Exhibit "B" requires payments by the County, payment shall be based upon billings, supported unless otherwise provided in Exhibit "8", 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 "8" 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. \Mtere required, the County shall, upon receipt of appropriate documentation, compensate the Contractor, no more often than monthly, through the County voucher system, for the Contracto/s service pursuant to the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "B". Professi onal Services Agreement (rev . 09 124 1201 8) Page 3 of 17 or or to and or on con 6. Assiqnment and Subcontracting: 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 shallbefurnished bythe Contractoras 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 "8" and the Contractor is not entitled to any Coung benefits including, but not limited to: vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance benefits, or any other rights or privileges afforded to Kittitas County employees. Contractor will defend, indemniff and hold harmless the County, its Additional Insureds, 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. The performance any employment operate to vest employment of the Contractor or any employee of any 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 Contractor's performance of this Agreement. The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnif,T the County against any demand to pay taxes arising from the Contractor's failure to pay taxes on compensation earned pursuant to this Agreement. The Countywill pay sales and use taxes imposed on goods or seryices acquired hereunder as required by law. The Contractor must pay all other taxes lncluding, but not limited to: Business and Occupation Tax, taxes based on the Contractor's gross or net income, or personal property to which the Coun$ does not hold title. The County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. Professional Services Agreement (rev. 091241201 8) Page 4 of 17 Ag shall the the 10. Requlations and Reouirement: 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. 11. 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 financial 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 be 12.2 The n$,at ("Change Ag scope of this revisions to, for,(b) changes in (c)of performance of any Work 12.3 lf any change in the Work causes an increase or decrease on Contractor's cost of, 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 P rofessional Services Ag reement (rev . 09124 I 201 Bl Page 5 of 17 o time, by in the but not 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) shallbe deducted from any money due or coming due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall bear any extra expenses incuned 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 Convenience paragraph hereof. 14 The County may r the County determines, in its \Menever the Ag shall be entitled to for items of work. ln the of such or ln an of the County. the Contractor for completed 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 & lndemnitv Aqreement: The Contractor agrees to and shall defend, indemniff and hold harmless the County, its Additional lnsureds, appointed and elective ofiicers, agents and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not limited to judgments, settlements, aftorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims and demands upon the County, its Additional lnsureds, its elected or appointed ofiicials, 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 proper$ including loss of use thereof, whether such injury to persons or damage to propefi is due to the negligence of the Professional Services Ag reement (rev . 09124 120 1 8) Page 6 of 17 parag part bestsuch term tn 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 Coung, 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 Insurance Waiver: With 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 Insurance 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 ln the event the Contractor under then the may, upon written penal$, untilsuch 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 fiscal period. No penalty or expense shall accrue to the County in the event this provision applies. 20. Contractor Commitments. Warranties and Represe ntations: 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 Services Ag reement (rev . 09 I 24 120 1 8) PageT of 17 tn by the County withoutue to in thetime all mon 24.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 21. Contractor will brought against the supplied by the costs and damages 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 that or demand information ll pay those against theble to 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 pedormance 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 rofessi onal Services Agreement (rev . 09 I 24 120 1 8) Page I of 17 the County nt such 22.2 Notice of PotentialClaims The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation which otherwise 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 insofaras possible, the amount of the potentialclaim. Contractor shall keep full and complete daily records of the work performed, labor and material used, and allcosts 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 tharty (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 all of of any supporting to be due. All writings, prog and/or its consultants shall be the sole and 23. the Contractor thisAgreement 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 Coun$. Contractor shall immediately give to the County notice of any judicial proceedings seeking disclosure of such information. Contractor shall indemnifo 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: Professiona I Services Ag reement (rev. 09/24120 1 8) Page 9 of 17 time p 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 5th 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 Coun$'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 27.2 re the County and , regarding the Work of this Ag llbe a signed by the party to 27.3 The Cou set provision of this 27.4 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. 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 paragraphs. 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. Sulival: The provisions of paragraphs 7, 9, 1 1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1 8, 1 9, 2A, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31, and 32 shall survive, notwithstanding the termination or invalidity of this Agreement for any reason. Professional Services Ag reement (rev. 09 I 24 1201 8) Page 10 of 17 ag of any a unless 30. Nondiscrimination: 30.1 The County is an equal opportunity employer 30.2 Nondiscrimination in Emplovment 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, maritalstatus, 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 shal with respect to ance with n employment. 30.3 The will or of any services of race, creed, color, nationalorigin, sex, sexualorientation, 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 Professional Services Agreement (rev . 09 124 120 1 8) Page 1'l ot 17 I laws be lndustrial Statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries. lt is the Contractor's responsibility to verifi7 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 criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public or private agreement or transaction, violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or co ission of or of , recelvtng 32.3 ls ind charged by a on of any of the execution ,o ph of this contract with Kittitas County had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause of default. Professi onal Services Agreement (rev. 09 I 24 1201 8) Page 12 of 17 the enu 32.4 Has not nath tng ng false for or ederal, ln EXHIBIT ''A" SCOPE OF WORK ln addition to providing all material and labor, the Contractor shall perform the following Weekly janitorial services at the Kittitas County Sheriff s Office at 307 W Umptanum Rd in Ellensburg, WA to include the following services to be performed in a single period totaling four (4) person-hours once weekly on days of regular operation of the Sheriff s Office Administration: Clean and disinfect all bathroom fixtures and surfaces Clean and disinfect common computer and copy areas Clean and disinfect kitchen surfaces Clean and disinfect all conference tables Polish interior window glass Straighten fumiture Empty wastebaskets and replace liners as needed Vacuum carpeted areas and entrance mats Sweep hard floors Wet mop floors All and must pass a fingerprint- Professional Services Agreement (rev. 091241201 8) Page 13 of 17 a a a a a a a a a a a with EXHIBIT ''8" COMPENSATION As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the work, the County shall pay Contractor compensation not to exceed: $341.25 per month Professional Services Agreement (rev. 0912412018) Page 14 ot 17 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 Insureds 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 9r 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 othenruise 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 and284-15 WAC. The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance for $1,000 $1,000, $1,000, $1,000, Certificate The Certificate must name the County as additional insured Sixty (60) days written notice to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy fl 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 attached if 'pollutants' are to be transpofted). 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. X Workers' Compensation Professional Services Agreement (rev. O912412018) Page 15 of 17 liquor I Additional Co May Be Required: Workers'Compensation in amounts required by law n Stop Gap/Emolovers 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. n 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. I Pollution lity The coverage for claims i use of tangible property that been ),, disposal or other of incurred in the investigation,nsg, oro 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/oro 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 $ annualaggregate I Propertv Damaoe 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 Agreement (rev. 09 124 l2A 1 8) Page 16 of 17 lyi a Polluti property tcy, p ng 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.. 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 wellas 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 Certificate of in the amountlnsurance with required, is Failure of the Co fully during the term of the shall be 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. Professiona I Services Ag reement (rev. O9 I 24 120 1 8) Page 17 of 17 a c