HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssociation of Washington Cities (AWC) - Drug and Alcohol Consortium ServicesAGREEMENT
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A car O L Association of Washington Cities
CONSORTIUM
This agreement is made between the Association of Washington Cities, hereafter referred to as AWC, and the
below named city or public agency, hereafter referred to as "agency". The agency desires to have AWC,
through its affiliation with a testing provider of it's choice, provide drug and alcohol testing services.
The agency shall pay AWC a membership fee and appropriate per employee fees for random testing as
specified in the Member Price list prior to testing services being provided. A WorkSAFE Service, Inc. will bill
the agency directly and the agency is responsible for all other testing costs incurred on behalf of the agency.
The agency agrees to submit payment to A WorkSAFE Service, Inc. within forty-five (45) days of the date
billed. Interest on unpaid accounts will accrue at twelve percent (12%) perannumfrom the date until paid.
The agency agrees to provide AWC with a copy of its adopted alcohol and drug testing policy and procedures
prior to implementation of the testing program. The agency agrees to comply with and be responsible for all
requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to substance abuse testing, including
without limitation proper specimen collection and handling. The agency is responsible for any damages
resulting from acts or omissions of the agency under the agency's alcohol and drug testing policy.
The term of the agreement shall be one (1) year, effective June 01 , 20 21 . The agreement will be
renewed automatically each year at the end of the term upon receipt of payment of the annual fee and
appropriate random testing fees as determined by AWC, unless either party notifies the other, in writing, of its
intent not to renew. Failure to pay the appropriate fees by the first of January each year will result in automatic
termination of the agreement.
The agency agrees to indemnify, defend and hold AWC, its directors, officers, agents and employees harmless
from any claim, loss, cost and/or expense (including court costs and attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting
from any act or omission of the agency involving its receipt or use of any of the test results or other information
it receives in connection with this agreement.
This agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the other.
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shall band construed under the laws of the State of Washington.
04/26/2021
Authorized signature Date
City of Pasco
City or agency name (please print)
525 N. 3rd Ave.
Address
Pasco
City
509-543-5785
Phone
509-543-5720
Fax #
WA 99301
State Zip
Adriana Zuniga 509-543-5785
Contact person name Telephone