HomeMy WebLinkAboutGordon Thomas Honeywell Federal Legislative Consulting AgreementCONSULTING AGREEMENT
GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL & CITY OF PASCO
This Agreement is entered into by and between City of Pasco and any other party hereto, as is
identified in the consultant's signature block below (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant"),
upon the following terms and conditions:
A. Scope of Work. Consultant will advise and assist the City of Pasco in accordance with
Consultant's Scope of Work, described in Attachment "A" hereto and incorporated herein,
and Consultant will do and produce such other things as are set forth in the Scope of Work
(the "Services"). Consultant's Services will be in compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, rules, orders, licenses and permits, now or hereinafter in effect, and Consultant
shall furnish such documents as may be required to effect or evidence such compliance.
B. Compensation; Expenses. The City of Pasco will pay Consultant for satisfactorily
rendered Services in accordance with the specific terms set forth in Attachment "A."
C. Invoices; Payment. Consultant will furnish the City of Pasco invoices at regular intervals,
as set forth in Attachment "A."
D. Term. This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2015, for a terns of one (1) year
terminating on December 31, 2015; however, shall be automatically renewed for annual
terms thereafter, unless terminated by either party be written notice given ninety (90) days
prior to the date of termination. During each renewal tern, the parties shall renegotiate
Attachment "A" providing for an annual Scope of Work and compensation.
E. Ownership of Work Product. The product of all work performed under this agreement,
including reports, and other related materials shall be the property of the City of Pasco or
its nominees, and the City of Pasco or its nominees shall have the sole right to use, sell,
license, publish or otherwise disseminate or transfer rights in such work product.
F. Independent Contractor. Consultant is an independent contractor and nothing contained
herein shall be deemed to make Consultant an employee of the City of Pasco, or to
empower Consultant to bind or obligate the City of Pasco in any way. Consultant is solely
responsible for paying all of Consultant's own tax obligations, as well as those due for any
employee/subcontractor permitted to work for Consultant hereunder.
G. Release of Claims; Indemnity. Consultant hereby releases, and shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless the City of Pasco from and against all claims, liabilities, damages and
costs arising directly or indirectly out of, or related to, Consultant's fault, negligence, strict
liability or produce liability of Consultant, and/or that of any permitted employee or
subcontract or Consultant, pertaining to the Services hereunder.
H. Assignment. Consultant's rights and obligations hereunder shall not be assigned or
transferred without the City of Pasco's prior written consent; subject thereto, this
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' heirs and
successors.
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1. Governing Law; Severabiliq,. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Washington, U.S.A. (excluding conflict of laws provisions). if any term or provision of
this Agreement is determined to he legally invalid or unenforceable by a court with lawful
jurisdiction hcrcover (excluding arbitrators), such term or provision shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of any remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement, and the
court shall, so far as possible, construe the invalid portion to implement the original intent
thereof.
J. Arbitration. Should any dispute arise concerning the enforcement, breach or interpretation
of this Agreement, the parties shall first meet in a good faith attempt to resolve such
dispute. In the event the dispute cannot be resolved by agreement of the parties, said
dispute shall be resolved by arbitration pursuant to RCW 7.O4A, as amended, with both
parties waiving the right of a jury trial upon trial de novo, with venue placed in Franklin
County Washington. The substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable
attorney fees and costs as additional award and judgment against the other.
K. Entire Agreement; Etc. This Agreement, and its incorporated attachments hereto, state the
entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersede any
prior agreements or understandings pertaining thereto. Any modification to this Agreement
must be made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Any
provision hereof which may be reasonably deemed to survive the expiration or termination
of this Agreement shall so survive, and remain in continuing effect. No delay or failure in
exercising any right hereunder shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any right bTanted
hereunder or at law by either party.
CONSULTANT:
Gordon Thomas Honeywell
Govemmental Affairs
Sign:
Print: Tim Schellberg
Title: President
Date: e - S '1-r
CITY OF PASCO
Siem:
Print: Dave Zabell
Title: City Manager
Date: z — .75 — 15
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ATTACHMENT "A" TO
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL & CITY OF PASCO
A. Scope of Work: Consultant shall provide the City of Pasco with the following federal
governmental affairs services:
• Identify and track all federal grants and initiatives that are available to the City of
Pasco that impact funding for the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
• Lobby the Washington State Congressional delegation and other federal officials as
necessary to pursue federal grants and initiatives, including various federal
infrastructure packages: 1) for a road and/or bridge project related to the Lewis Street
Overpass Project; 2) authorization and potential finding for lowering Pasco Levee
12-2 as the final link in the Sacajawea Heritage River Trail in the Tri -Cities.
• Identify, track and lobby for federal grants and initiatives that benefit the City of
Pasco.
• Work with the City's state legislative consultant to identity, track and lobby for joint
state and federal initiatives, grants and programs that could benefit the City.
• Work as a liaison between the City of Pasco and federal officials. Members of
Congress, congressional staff and Administration representatives to impact issues and
projects important to the City.
• Organize meetings for City of Pasco officials, local community leaders and business
leaders to support the congressional requests and provide the City of Pasco with
periodic reports and updates on effort, status and progress.
• Periodically meet in-person with City of Pasco officials to discuss issues, projects and
the status of the City's federal program.
B. Compensation/Expenses: The City of Pasco shall pay Consultant a monthly fee of $5,000
for the services listed above. Consultant shall only bill communication expenses. The
expenses shall not exceed $2,500 for the term of the contract.
C. Invoices/Payments: (a) Consultant shall furnish the City of Pasco with invoices for
services performed on a monthly basis, and (b) the City of Pasco shall pay each of
Consultant's invoices within thirty (30) days after the City's receipt and verification of
invoice.
D. Term of Agreement: Consultant's services shall commence on January 1, 2015 and shall
terminate on December 31, 2015.
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