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HomeMy WebLinkAbout474315 REVENUE RECOVERY GROUP INC - CONTRACT - AGREEMENT MISC - REVENUE RECOVERY GROUP INCPage 1 of 13 SERVICES AGREEMENT WORK ORDER TYPE 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 Revenue Recovery Group, Inc., 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. Services to be Performed. a. This Agreement shall constitute the basic agreement between the parties for auditing services and other related services with regard to taxes and/or fees. The conditions set forth herein shall apply to all services performed by the Service Provider on behalf of the City and particularly described in Work Orders agreed upon in writing by the parties from time to time. Such Work Orders, a sample of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of one (1) page and incorporated herein by this reference, shall include a description of the services to be performed, the location and time for performance, the amount of payment, any materials to be supplied by the City and any other special circumstances relating to the performance of services. A scope of services is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, consisting of three (3) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference. The only services authorized under this agreement are those which are performed after receipt of such Work Order. b. The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without invalidating the Agreement, make changes within the scope of the particular services assigned and the Service Provider agrees to perform such changed services. 2. Changes in the Work. The City reserves the right to independently bid any services rather than issuing work to the Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing within this Agreement shall obligate the City to have any particular service performed by the Service Provider. 3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified by each written Work Order. Time is of the essence. 4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence January 1, 2016 and shall continue in full force and effect until December 31, 2016, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 2 of 13 additional one year periods not to exceed four (4) additional one (1) year periods. Renewals and pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than thirty (30) days prior to contract end. 5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without is 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. 6. Early Termination by City/Notices. 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 mailed 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 address: Service Provider: City: Copy to: Revenue Recovery Group, Inc. Attn: King Woolf 11924 Coursey Blvd, Ste C Baton Rouge, LA 70816 City of Fort Collins Attn: Tiana Smith PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 City of Fort Collins Attn: Purchasing Dept. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services rendered to the termination date, 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. 7. Contract Sum. This is an open-end indefinite quantity Agreement with no fixed price. The actual amount of work to be performed will be stated on the individual Work Orders. The City makes no guarantee as to the number of Work Orders that may be issued or the actual amount of services which will in fact be requested. 8. Payments. The City agrees to pay and the Service Provider agrees to accept as full payment for all work done and all materials furnished and for all costs and expenses incurred in performance of the work the sum set forth for the hourly labor rate stated within the Fees schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "C", consisting of one (1) page, and incorporated herein by this reference. Payment shall be made by the City only upon acceptance of the work by the City and upon the Service Provider furnishing satisfactory evidence of payment of all wages, taxes, supplies and materials, and other costs incurred in connection with the performance of such work. 9. City Representative. The City's representative will be shown on the specific Work Order and shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper decisions with reference to the work requested. All requests concerning this Agreement shall be DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 3 of 13 directed to the City Representative. 10. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that in the performance of any services hereunder, the Service Provider is an independent contractor responsible to the City only as to the results to be obtained in the particular work assignment and to the extent that the work shall be done in accordance with the terms, plans and specifications furnished by the City. 11. Subcontractors. Service Provider may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the consent of the City), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the subcontractor must be a reputable, qualified firm with an established record of successful performance in its respective trade performing identical or substantially similar work, (b) the subcontractor will be required to comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (c) the subcontract will not create any contractual relationship between any such subcontractor and the City, nor will it obligate the City to pay or see to the payment of any subcontractor, and (d) the work of the subcontractor will be subject to inspection by the City to the same extent as the work of the Service Provider. 12. 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. 13. 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 under the Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement. 14. Warranty. a. Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance with accepted standards for work of a similar nature. b. Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to City. c. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials, equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time acceptable to City. DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 4 of 13 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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 representative, successors and assigns of said parties. 18. 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 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 "D", 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. 19. 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. 20. Law/Severability. This Agreement shall be governed in all respect by the laws of the State of Colorado. 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. 21. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et. seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that: DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 5 of 13 a. As of the date of this Agreement: 1) Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Agreement; and 2) Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees to perform work under this Agreement. b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement. c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this Agreement is being performed. d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service Provider shall: 1) Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and 2) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien. e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S. f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider’s violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach. DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 6 of 13 22. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit E - Confidentiality, consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO By: Gerry Paul Purchasing Director Date: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Senior Assistant City Attorney REVENUE RECOVERY GROUP, INC. By: King Woolf President Date: DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 1/11/2016 1/11/2016 Page 7 of 13 EXHIBIT A WORK ORDER FORM PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND DATED: Work Order Number: Purchase Order Number: Project Title: Commencement Date: Completion Date: Maximum Fee: (time and reimbursable direct costs): Project Description: Scope of Services: Service Provider agrees to perform the services identified above and on the attached forms in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein and in the Services Agreement between the parties. In the event of a conflict between or ambiguity in the terms of the Services Agreement and this work order (including the attached forms) the Services Agreement shall control. The attached forms consisting of ___ (_) pages are hereby accepted and incorporated herein, by this reference, and Notice to Proceed is hereby given. SERVICE PROVIDER By:_______________________________ Date:_____________________________ CITY OF FORT COLLINS By:_________________________________ Project Manager Date: ______________________________ By: _______________________________ Gerry Paul Purchasing Director (over $60,000.00) Date: ____________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 8 of 13 EXHIBIT B SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Responsibilities of Service Provider. 1. SERVICE PROVIDER will render auditing services – and other related services with regard to the following taxes and/or fees: Sales and use tax Construction use tax Public Improvement Fee (PIF) Accommodations or lodging tax Franchise fees Other: To be determined by City 2. The specific services to be provided by Service Provider hereunder shall be as follows: a. Assistance as requested by the City in establishing criteria for the selection of taxpayers to be audited, selecting the taxpayers to be audited, and identifying acceptable methodologies for the audit; b. Identification of the specific taxes and/or fees to which the audit will apply; c. Audit planning, including the contacting of each taxpayer to be audited and scheduling of each audit; d. Identifying and obtaining the taxpayer records to be reviewed in conducting the audit; e. Conducting testing, searching for unrecorded transactions or disbursements, examining expense accounts, examining fixed assets, or otherwise performing such other audit procedures as determined necessary or appropriate by the City and Service Provider; f. Preparing audit summaries and work papers, assessments, and such other documents as requested by the City; g. Attendance, as requested by the City, during conferences, negotiations, and hearings concerning the audit; h. If requested by the City, assistance in negotiation of settlements or compromises, although it is understood that Service Provider shall have no authority to approve any such settlements or compromises on the City's behalf; i. If requested by the City, assistance in reviewing a taxpayer's request for a refund of taxes or fees paid to the City, including verification of the accuracy of the refund request, adjustments to the proposed refund amount, audit of all open periods of the taxpayer, and determination and adjustment for any additional taxes or fees owed to the City. j. Collection assistance, as requested by the City; and DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 9 of 13 k. Related matters as agreed to by City and Service Provider. 3. Service Provider's auditing services will be considered substantially complete upon determination of delinquent taxes, penalties, and/or interest, and disclosure of the same to the City. City acknowledges that Service Provider will incur substantial expense, and assume substantial risk, in connection with the rendition of its auditing services, due to the amount of time and effort in discovery, auditing, consulting, and research. 4. Service Provider shall not initiate any audit or contact any taxpayer for the purpose of conducting an audit for City unless City has authorized such action in writing. 5. Upon request by the City, Service Provider shall provide to the City a copy of all correspondence between Service Provider and any taxpayer selected for an audit, as well as all other records or papers pertinent to such audit. B. Responsibilities of City. 1. City shall cooperate with Service Provider in completing its services, and shall provide such information as is in its possession and as is reasonably necessary for Service Provider's work under this Agreement. 2. The City shall notify Service Provider of administrative procedures required to be followed by Service Provider. 3. The City's designated representative, on whose instructions and directions Service Provider may rely for the purposes of this Agreement, is the following or such other person as the City may designate in writing: a. Peggy Streeter, Sr. Sales Tax Auditor 4. The City shall make its copying facilities available to Service Provider at no cost for making copies of work papers, reports and other similar documents generated by Service Provider in performing services hereunder. 5. The City shall make its City Attorney reasonably available to Service Provider for the purpose of inquiry concerning the application of the City's ordinances and other laws applicable to the audit. 6. The City acknowledges that Service Provider shall not be expected to provide legal support, which may be needed to pursue an assessment, other than attendance at conferences, negotiations, and hearings concerning the assessment as requested by City. 7. If Service Provider has initiated services related to any vendor prior to the date of the City’s notice of termination of the Agreement, then, in such event, Service Provider may continue such services and shall receive its compensation. 8. City agrees to provide Service Provider with a letter of authorization for the purpose of presentation to taxpayers(s), sufficient to permit the access by Service Provider to the DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 10 of 13 records and documentation of such taxpayer(s). City agrees to expedite its authorization, and to perform all acts necessary to compel cooperation by the taxpayer(s), when necessary. Once authorized, City agrees that Service Provider shall have full authority and power to contact taxpayers for the purpose of auditing all relevant records and documentation, which authority and power shall not be withdrawn until the auditing services of Service Provider have been concluded. City agrees to allow access by Service Provider to the information and data available to City through its reciprocity arrangements with other taxing jurisdictions for the purpose of determining the existence of delinquent taxes, or untaxed transactions. This access by Service Provider shall be subject to any limitations imposed by written agreements with other taxing jurisdictions, which may restrict the information that may be shared by City with Service Provider. City acknowledges that Service Provider performs its service for a number of other taxing jurisdictions, and consents to Service Provider obtaining information from taxpayers in connection with simultaneous audits for more than one taxing jurisdiction. 9. City agrees that information provided by Service Provider on the “audit request form” for the purpose of securing approval for audit of that vendor is proprietary, and City further agrees that if City has not contacted the vendor to initiate an audit prior to receipt of the Service Provider “audit request form” City will not deny Service Provider approval and then use the information to pursue the vendor for the purpose of recovering delinquent revenues. DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 11 of 13 EXHIBIT C FEES AND EXPENSES The per hour billing rates for the personnel of Service Provider shall be $85.00 per hour for the Discovery Phase. Service Provider will provide the City a report of preliminary audit findings at the conclusion of a Discovery Phase (5 - 25 hours depending on complexity). The report shall provide the City information relating to significant errors, and estimates of outstanding tax due and costs to complete a full-scope audit of the taxpayer’s records. The Discovery Phase may be extended upon approval of the City. Hours expended during the post Discovery Phase of the Service shall be billed at a rate of $185 per hour. All participating jurisdictions will pay their prorated share of the audit expenses based on the audit hours allocated. DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 Page 12 of 13 EXHIBIT D INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. 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 reduce coverage or limits and will not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) 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: 1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado law. 2. 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 $1,000,000 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 New insurance Page 13 of 13 EXHIBIT E CONFIDENTIALITY IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”) pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Service Provider hereby acknowledges that it has been informed that the City has established policies and procedures with regard to the handling of confidential information and other sensitive materials. In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or relate to the City or its employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the performance of services that the Service Provider has agreed to perform, the Service Provider hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows: That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the performance of services for the City may be confidential and/or proprietary. The Service Provider agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City, or that relates to the business of the City, or that is used by the City in carrying on business, and (b) all information that is proprietary to a third party (including but not limited to customers and suppliers of the City). The Service Provider shall not disclose any such information to any person not having a legitimate need-to-know for purposes authorized by the City. Further, the Service Provider shall not use such information to obtain any economic or other benefit for itself, or any third party, except as specifically authorized by the City. The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Service Provider understands that it shall have no obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a) becomes generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of duty of this Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed, provided that the request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that which is required. In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Service Provider shall furnish a copy of this Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and shall promptly advise the City in writing of each such disclosure. In the event that the Service Provider ceases to perform services for the City, or the City so requests for any reason, the Service Provider shall promptly return to the City any and all information described hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or summaries (handwritten or mechanically produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to which it otherwise has access. The Service Provider understands and agrees that the City’s remedies at law for a breach of the Service Provider’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be inadequate and that the City shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek equitable relief (including without limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and specific performance) in addition to all other remedies provided hereunder or available at law. DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64A2D4C1-69AB-49E6-B3FD-230E760F9356