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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and Party On Event Planning, hereinafter referred to as "Service
Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in
accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of one (1)
page, and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services The services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within two (2) days following execution
of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than October 18, 2002. Time is of the
essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing
signed by the parties.
3. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution
shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect for one
(1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the
Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates provided with
written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
4. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its
obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or
negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is
prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from
the onset of such condition.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
A Municipal Corporation
James . eill II, CPPO
Direct urchasing & Risk Management
Party On Event Planning
By: _
Title:
ATTEST:
Secretary
Corporate Seal
5. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written
notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
Professional:
City:
With Copy to:
Aaron Fodge, Owner
Sue Kenny
Keith I. Ashby, CPPO, Buyer
Party On Event Planning
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins
216 Wood ST
Natural Resources
Purchasing Dept
Fort Collins, CO 80521
281 N. College Ave.
215 N Mason St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Fort Collins, CO 80524
In the event or early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service
Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole
right and remedy for such termination.
6. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, the sum of Four Thousand Fifty
Dollars ($4,050).
7. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the
work, its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary
and proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
8. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider
are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins.
The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's
compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or
benefits or for any other purpose.
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9. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement
based on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be
considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall
neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without
the prior written consent of the City.
10. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for
any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits
provided to the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
11. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a
material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform
according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
12. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting
party shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event
the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the
Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific
performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting party
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be
liable to the non -defaulting party for the non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and
costs incurred because of the default.
13. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
14. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions,
suits, claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to
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or death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or
occurring in connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional
insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit B,
consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The
Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of
Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a
certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable
to the City.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
16. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By:
Jame B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Direct r f Purchasing and Risk Management
Date: Cl //'Z/O -L--
Aaron Fodge, Owner
Party On Eve t Planning
By:
PRINT NAME
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date: 9�z/m L
ATTEST: ( orp rate Seal)
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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Exhibit "A"
PARTY EVENT PLANNER
FOR NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Fort Collins will hold a celebration for the Natural Areas 10-Year Anniversary at the
Senior Center on Friday, October 18, 2002, at 6:00 pm. Approximately 500 people are
expected. Children are invited and a family -friendly atmosphere is desired.
The Party Event Planner will be responsible for coordinating the event under the guidance of the
City's authorized representative. The Party Event Planner will be responsible for seeking
estimates for catering, music, party favors, and special acts. The Party Event Planner will also
assist City staff with decorations, invitations, and publicity. City staff will arrange for children's
activities and prizes. It is expected that the vendor will attend meetings of the 10-year planning
committee. These will be weekly or more often as needed.
The City of Fort Collins will have final approval of any caterer, bands and music, party favors
and special acts and will be responsible for paying the caterer, bands and music, party favors
and special acts directly. This proposal should include only the services of the Party Event
Planner.
It is the desire of the natural areas program that this event be as "green" as possible i.e.: the
vendor must use environmentally sound practices including but not limited to
seeking environmentally friendly products, arranging for recycling containers, searching for
caterers using locally grown foods, and hiring local music and other entertainment as
appropriate. It is also desirable that the vendor incorporate as many nature-themed ideas as
possible. It is desired that the atmosphere at the party be informal and that simple materials be
used.
Catering:
The event planner must seek out a variety of cost estimates and arrange for catering. The
vendor will work with City staff to determine the best menu based on the cost estimates.
Imagination on the menu and the presentation is highly appropriate! The Party Event Planner
will be responsible for presenting to the City a list of caterers and their menus (including cost).
The party planner will also set up taste sampling sessions if desired by the City. The City will
have final discretion on catering selection.
Music:
Vendor will seek cost estimates and arrange for a live local band or bands as well as
considering a disc jockey type of background music. A variety of musical styles is desired. The
vendor will bring examples of music to planning committee.
Party Favors:
A poster contest is currently underway. The poster will be distributed as a memento at the party
and other celebratory events. City staff will provide the poster, however, one additional nature-
themed party favor is desired. Vendor will seek ideas and cost estimates, and arrange for this
party favor.
Special Acts:
It may be appropriate to have other entertainment at the function. This will be determined at
planning meetings with City staff. If so, the vendor will arrange for these special acts.
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EXHIBIT "B"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the insurance
coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this bid, the
Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type, amount, class of
operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and containing substantially the
following statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered, except after ten
(10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may take
out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may deem proper
and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or become due the
Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as
additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and automobile liability insurance policies
for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the
life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in work performed
under this agreement:
Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado law.
Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease
aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life of
this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance as will
provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including accidental death, as well as for
claims for property damage, which may arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work
under this Agreement. Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The
amount of insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less than
$500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be responsible
for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this Agreement by a
subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's insurance.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RFP:P-854 Party Event Planner
ADDENDUM to Exhibit A
The following changes are hereby made to the contract documents described above. These
changes are an addition to the existing Exhibit "A".
Scope of Work
Multimedia:
(Estimated Hours: 12) Party On Event Planning staff will provide ongoing multi -media support
throughout the planning of this event in the form of Webpage and PowerPoint Support.
Website:
Party On Event Planning will create and host (www.i)artvoncentral.com) a webpage for this
event. The web page will contain event press releases, RSVP management, schedule of
activities, featured performers, and the event's commitment to an environmental ethic.
PowerPoint:
Party On Event Planning will create and set-up a PowerPoint presentation that will run
continuously throughout the event. The City of Fort Collins will choose a presentation topic
which may feature photos of all 39 natural areas or feature topics from the following list:
1. City Natural Areas Upkeep and Maintenance
2. Annual Events and Activities
3. Maps
4. Future Efforts
5. Photos submitted by the public
6. Submitted poster contest entries (2nd Place, Td Place, Honorable mention, etc.)
Photography:
(Estimated Hours: 2) Party On Event Planning will solicit and receive estimates from local
photographers for the taking of photographs and present the estimates to the 10-year committee.
Publicity:
(Estimated Hours: 16)
Invitations:
Party On Event Planning will assist with the design and mailing of the invitations to the 10
Year Anniversary Celebration.
Press Releases:
Party On Event Planning will draft a series of press release surrounding the 10 Year
Celebration. Press releases will be drafted in the required City of Fort Collins format for
review by Edith Felchle and Michelle Pawar prior to final approval by the City of Fort Collins
Communications Director, Kelly DiMartino. Upon final approval, Party On Event Planning
will distribute press releases by email and fax to over 250 newspapers, radio stations, and
TV stations in Colorado and Wyoming. Releases will also be posted on the City of Fort
Collins website and www.partyoncentral.com.
Proclamation:
Party On Event Planning will help draft a proclamation to announce the 10 Year Anniversary
of the Natural Areas program at the October 1s`, 2002 City Council Meeting. The
proclamation will announce the schedule of activities for the entire month, including the 10
Year Celebration.
Website:
Party On Event Planning will maintain and frequently update the www.partvoncentral.com
web page to list press releases, menus, schedule of activities, performers, and
transportation alternatives for the 10`h Anniversary Celebration.
Event Calendars: Party On Event Planning will have the 10`h Anniversary Celebration listed
on a variety of printed and online event calendars throughout Colorado. These listings
include the Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Convention Bureau, the Coloradoan, and the
Fort Collins Forum.
Flyers:
Party On Event Planning will incorporate the theme, logos, and schedule of activities into a
promotional flyer.
Event Wrap -Up:
(Estimated Hours: 5)
Press Releases:
On Monday, October 20'h, 2002, Party On Event Planning will craft a press release to report
the successful turnout at the Anniversary Celebration. Upon City approval, the release will
be distributed using Party On Event Planning's media list.
Feedback Meeting:
Party On Event Planning will arrange a meeting to collect and report feedback for the 10-
year planning committee during the week immediately following the event. Party On Event
Planning will summarize the meeting discussion for delivery to a City of Fort Collins
authorized representative.
Thank You Cards:
Party On Event Planning will create a thank you card for those assisting with the 101h
Anniversary Celebration.
CD -Archive:
Party On Event Planning will deliver a CD -Rom of all files created during the planning of this
event for the City of Fort Collins to use at its discretion.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED.