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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR COMMISSARY SERVICES

FOR THE

COLUMBIA COUNTY JAIL

Procurement Documents

COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON

July _________, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTSPage

Section I. Request for Proposals (RFP) 3Section II. Project Overview 3Section III. Scope of Services 4Section IV. General Instructions 4

A. Administrative Information 4B. Pre-proposal Tours 5C. Submittal Deadline 5D. Proposal Opening 6E. Contract Award 6F. Modification or Withdrawal of Proposal 6G. Protest Procedures 7H. Submittal Costs 8

Section V. Proposal Response 8A. Title Page 8B. Table of Contents 9C. Statement of Qualifications 9D. Company Background 9E. List of Customers and References 10F. Commissary Services Proposal 10G. Insurance 10

H. Fee Proposal 11

Section VI. Evaluation and Selection 11A. Evaluation Committee 11B. Evaluation Criteria 11C. References 11D. Interviews 11E. Negotiations 12F. Selection 12

Section VII. Contract 12 Sample Contract 14

RFP Jail Commissary Service 2014 Page 2

SECTION IREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Columbia County (County) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to providecommissary services to the Columbia County Jail. One or more contract will be offered toa proposer or proposers who submit the best proposal in compliance with this RFP. Thecontract will be for two (2) years with an option to renew for up to three (3) additional yearsupon satisfactory performance in the County’s sole discretion. The Columbia CountySheriff has been named as the project manager and will oversee all aspects of the project,subject to review by the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. This RFP isbeing issued under the authority of the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners.

SECTION IIPROJECT OVERVIEW

A. Description. The Columbia County Jail can house up to two hundred fifty-five (255) inmates, but is currently under a maximum funded capacity limit of one hundred ten (110). Increases in capacity will gradually take place to a maximum of 200 inmates. Services tobe provided will be the delivery of commissary service to inmates one (1) to two (2) timesa week (including the preparation of inmate indigent kits), or on a daily basis throughvending machines.

B. Schedule.

Significant dates to remember include:

Solicitation Opens/RFP Advertised July 16, 2014*Request for Clarification or Change/Protests (4:00 p.m.) August 20, 2014*

Deadline to Submit Proposals (4:00 p.m.) September 1, 2014*Review and Evaluation of Proposals Week of September 1, 2014Interviews Week of September 8, 2014Successful Vendor Notified September 17, 2014Notice of Intent to Award September 17, 2014Final Contract Signing October 15, 2014Begin Commissary Operations December 1, 2014

*With the exception of the dates marked with an asterisks (*), the dates providedare estimated and may change in the County’s sole discretion. Proposers areresponsible for determining all other applicable deadlines.


SECTION IIISCOPE OF SERVICES

A. The contractor shall submit a proposal to provide commissary goods to inmates andadminister inmate accounts and payments for commissary items. Commissary itemswill include snack goods, approved other foods and drinks, approved personalhygiene items, approved paper and writing materials, and other approvedcommissary items according to a pricing scale that covers various inmate capacityamounts numbered between 100 and 200 inmates. The selected contractor shallproduce an inmate indigent kit for indigent inmates once per week. The inmateindigent kit shall consist of two envelopes, two pieces of paper, golf pencil, one barof soap, one shampoo, one toothpaste, one shaving cream and an over-the-counterpain reliever (when inmate requests it). Indigent inmates are any inmates withoutfunds to pay for the kits, and have traditionally consisted of approximately half theinmates in the facility.

SECTION IVGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION.

1. This RFP is issued under the authority of:

Jeff Dickerson, Columbia County SheriffColumbia County Sheriff’s Office901 Port AvenueSt. Helens, Oregon [email protected]/sheriff/

All inquiries concerning the intent of this request or contract information areto be directed to Jeff Dickerson, Columbia County Sheriff, 901 Port Ave, St.Helens, OR 97051, telephone (503)366-4600. This RFP may be reviewedat the above web site. All inquiries concerning the intent of this request orcontract information are to be directed to Jeff Dickerson at the above emailaddress.

2. This Request for Proposals consists of the following sections:

Section I. Request for Proposals (RFP)Section II. Project OverviewSection III. Scope of ServicesSection IV. General InstructionsSection V. Proposal ResponseSection VI. Evaluation and SelectionSection VII. Contract

It is suggested that this package be checked to ensure that all of the aboveitems are included. Any missing portions can be obtained from the Columbia


County Sheriff’s Office, 901 Port Ave., St. Helens, OR 97051, telephone(503) 397-4611 or the Sheriff’s website.

3. It is extremely important that Proposals are completed as professionally aspossible. An incomplete or uncoordinated submission reflects on theproposer's capability and professionalism. If there are any deviations fromthe RFP requirements, please indicate the reason for the deviation as partof the Proposal.

4. Proposers requiring clarification or interpretation of the RFP or a change tothe RFP shall submit such requests in writing. Proposers who find anyambiguity, inconsistency or error in the RFP shall notify Sheriff JeffDickerson in writing. Any such request or notice shall be made no later thanten (10) days prior to the proposal submission date. Any supplements,interpretations, corrections or changes to the RFP will be made by writtenaddendum and be mailed or emailed to all who are known to have receivedthe RFP. Supplements, interpretations, corrections or changes to the RFPmade in any other manner will not be binding, and proposers shall not relyupon such supplements, interpretations, corrections or changes.

5. A list of all proposers will be provided to any proposer upon receipt of writtenrequest.

B. PRE-PROPOSAL TOURS.

There will be NO mandatory pre-proposal meeting held for this RFP. Contractorswishing to tour the facility prior to the proposal due date may make arrangementsby calling Undersheriff Andy Moyer at (503) 366-4601 or Lt. Tony Weaver at (503)366-4638. A site tour is not mandatory. Any statements made at any site tour arenot binding on the County unless confirmed by written addendum.

C. SUBMITTAL DEADLINE.

Proposals must be received by September 1, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., according to theclock in the lobby of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office at the followingaddress/location in order to be considered for purposes of evaluation and contractaward:

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office901 Port Ave.St. Helens, Oregon 97051

Sheriff Jeff Dickerson is the person designated for receipt of Proposals. Electronicproposals will not be received.


D. PROPOSAL OPENING.

The Sheriff will open all proposals received in compliance with the instructions ofthis RFP. Proposals will be reviewed for compliance with instructions containedherein. Only those Proposals in substantial compliance with this RFP will beevaluated and scored by the Evaluation Committee.

Proposals received after the date and time specified in Section IV.C, and/orproposals which are not prepared and filed in substantial compliance with the termsand conditions of this RFP, will not be considered for evaluation or award of acontract.

E. CONTRACT AWARD. After proposals are opened and a determination is madethat a contract is to be awarded, the County shall award the contract to one or moreresponsible proposer whose proposal the County determines in writing is the mostadvantageous to the County. The Contract will be prepared by the ColumbiaCounty Counsel and will consist of duplicate originals, including a copy of theaccepted Proposal. The Contract will be delivered or made available to thesuccessful Proposer for execution. Two duplicate originals of the Contract shall besigned by the Contractor and returned to the County within ten (10) calendar daysof mailing by the County or upon receipt by Contractor, whichever is sooner, alongwith the required Certificates of Insurance, Additional Insured Endorsement(s), andW-9, for final approval, dating and execution by the County. After execution by theCounty a signed original of the Contract will be delivered or made available to theContractor. The selected proposer will be required to sign a Public ServicesContract which will be prepared by the Office of County Counsel. A sample PublicServices Contract is included in the procurement documents. Proposers shallcarefully review the County’s standard form Services Contract. Any change to theterms of the contract or new contract terms must be specifically noted in theProposal. Terms and conditions set forth in the Sample Contract are subject to pre-proposal solicitation protest requirements.

F. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL.

A proposal may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the proposer for a ninety(90) day period following the time and date designated for the receipt of proposalsand proposer so agrees in submitting the proposal.

Prior to the time and date designated for receipt of proposals, proposals submittedearly may be modified or withdrawn only by notice to the County at the placedesignated for receipt of proposals. Such notice shall be in writing and shall besigned by the Proposer’s authorized representative. Pre-proposal modifications orwithdrawals must comply with OAR 137-047-0440. Withdrawn proposals may beresubmitted up to the time designated for the receipt of proposals, provided thatthey are then fully in compliance with the RFP

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G. PROTEST PROCEDURES.

All protests of solicitation or selection processes are limited to the following issues

and filing times:

1. Solicitation protest: Unless a different deadline is specified in the RFP,Proposers may file a written protest, or request for change of particularsolicitation provisions, specifications, or contract terms and conditions withthe County no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the submissiondeadline. Such protest or request for change shall include the reasons forthe protest or request, and any proposed changes to the solicitationprovision, specifications, or contract terms and conditions. The County willconsider a protest that is timely filed and contains the following:

a. Sufficient information to identify the solicitation that is the source ofthe protest;

b. The grounds that demonstrate how the procurement process iscontrary to law or how the solicitation document is unnecessarilyrestrictive, is legally flawed or improperly specifies a brand name;

c. Evidence or supporting documentation that supports the grounds onwhich the protest is based;

d. The relief sought; and

e. A statement of the desired changes to the Procurement process orSolicitation Document that the Proposer believes will remedy theconditions on which the Proposer based its protest.

2. Selection protest: Every Proposer who submits a proposal in response to anRFP shall be mailed a copy of the selection notice sent to the highest rankedProposer. Unless a different deadline is specified in the RFP, a Proposerwho has submitted a proposal and claims to have been adversely affectedor aggrieved by the selection of a competing Proposer, shall have seven (7)calendar days after receiving the notice of selection to file a written protestof the selection with the County. A protest must establish that protester isadversely affected or aggrieved, i.e., the protester would be eligible to beawarded the public contract in the event that the protest were successful,and:

a. All lower bids or higher ranked proposals are non-responsive;

b. The County has failed to conduct the evaluation of proposals inaccordance with the criteria or processes described in the solicitationmaterials;


c. The County abused its discretion in rejecting the proposal as non-responsive; or

d. The County’s evaluation of proposals or its subsequent determinationof award in otherwise in violation of ORS 279A or 279B.

3. The County shall have the authority to settle or resolve a written protestsubmitted in accordance with this section and ORS 279A and 279B. TheCounty shall promptly issue a written decision on the protest.

4. Review of the County’s disposition of a written protest shall be available byfiling a written request for review of the County’s disposition with the Boardof County Commissioners within seven (7) calendar days.

5. Any protest received after the deadlines described above shall not beconsidered.

H. SUBMITTAL COSTS.

The cost of submittals and any other expenses related to this RFP, including travelfor interviews or inspections, shall be entirely the responsibility of the proposer. Under no circumstances will the County be responsible for those costs andexpenses.

SECTION VPROPOSAL RESPONSE

The submitted written proposal must utilize the following format and content detail. All proposals are to be typed in 8½ x 11 inch format. Each of the following requiredsections are to begin a new page and be separately tabbed. Each page shall benumbered in sequence. Six (6) copies of the proposal will be initially required.

A. TITLE PAGE.

The name and signature of the proposing company's authorized representative, aswell as his/her address and telephone number, must be provided. The proposalmust be dated on this page.

The authorized representative’s signature will signify the proposer’s agreement andcompliance with all requirements set forth in the RFP. In addition, the signature willcertify the proposer’s acceptance of and responsibility for the following:

1. All data presented in the proposal is accurate and complete.

2. Acknowledgment that the proposer has read and understood the RFP andthat the proposal is made in accordance with the contents of the RFP, unlessotherwise noted in the proposal.


3. The proposal and the prices contained in the proposal shall be valid forninety (90) days after submission of the proposal.

4. The cost of submittals and any related expenses, including travel forinterviews or inspections, shall be entirely the responsibility of the proposer.

5. Proposer has not discriminated and will not discriminate, in violation of ORS279A.110(1), against any minority, women or emerging small businessenterprise certified under ORS 200.055 or a business enterprise that isowned or controlled by or that employs a disabled veteran, as defined inORS 408.225 in obtaining any required subcontract.

The discovery of any significant inaccuracy in information submitted by the proposershall constitute good and sufficient cause for rejection of proposal.

B. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

A listing of all major and sub-major topics and associated page numbers must beincluded.

C. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS.

Provide a brief explanation of why your organization is qualified to providecommissary services for the Columbia County Jail. What makes your organizationstand out in the industry?

To be considered for award of this contract proposer must have, as a minimum, thefollowing qualifications:

1. The proposer must be organized for the purpose of providing commissary,and must have three (3) years previous commissary experience with proveneffectiveness in providing large scale corrections commissary programs.

2. The vendor must have a proven ability for contract start-up by October 1,2014.

3. The vendor must have qualified and trained staff to successfully completethe contract requirements.

4. The vendor must have the central office capability to supervise and monitorthe program, ensuring satisfactory provision of services. In addition, thevendor must have an alternate emergency preparation site.

5. The vendor must have adequate financial resources to establish a newprogram and maintain personnel and supplies to successfully perform thiscontract.

D. COMPANY BACKGROUND.


Provide a brief history of the company including:

1. Years in business under present name and previous names.

2. Whether the company is a corporation, partnership, or other type oforganization.

3. Names of officers of the company or regional executives in charge.

4. Address of office where contract will be administered.

5. Number of key employees available to perform this contract.

6. Number of permanent full-time key professional employees listed byprofessional classification.

7. List any subcontractors you wish to use.

8. Submit company annual report and most recent financial statement.

E. LIST OF FACILITIES OR INSTITUTIONS SERVED / REFERENCES.

Provide a list of jails, facilities and/or similar institutions with whom the company isunder contract for commissary services. For each facility or institution explain theservices provided. In addition, please provide at least five (5) references, includingnames of clients, contact persons, project managers and their telephone numbers. References should be from clients currently under contract with the company.

F. COMMISSARY SERVICES PROPOSAL.

Provide a detailed description of the services you are proposing to provide. Submita complete plan that details essential elements of how commissary services shallbe delivered. The plan must be complete, as it will be judged and will contribute tothe evaluation of the proposal.

F. INSURANCE.

Provide evidence of insurability or actual coverage for the following minimumrequirements and as may be required by law. For the duration of the contract theContractor shall, at its own expense, purchase and maintain, in a company orcompanies licensed to do business in the State of Oregon, the following insurance,with limits not less than those indicated or greater if required by law:

1. Workers’ compensation and employers liability insurance meeting statutorylimits mandated by state and federal laws;

2. Commercial general liability and property damage insurance in an amountof not less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence.


3. Automobile liability (owned, non-owned, and hired) for bodily injury andproperty damage in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 for eachaccident.

G. FEE PROPOSAL.

The fee proposal shall be submitted as one of the required sections of the proposal. The cost of compliance, if any, with legal requirements and all other state andfederal statutes shall be included as part of the proposal. Be as clear as possiblein detailing the financial proposal.

SECTION VIEVALUATION AND SELECTION

A. EVALUATION COMMITTEE.

An Evaluation Committee selected by the Sheriff will review, evaluate and rank theproposals.

B. EVALUATION CRITERIA.

The Evaluation Committee will review, evaluate and rank the proposals which arein substantial compliance with RFP procedures and requirements based on thefollowing criteria and scoring:

1. Title Page/Table of Contents Mandatory2. Statement of Qualifications 103. Company Background 104. List of Customers (and References) 105. Commissary Proposal 306. Insurance Mandatory7. Fee Proposal 408. Complete, Professional Proposal Mandatory

Total Points 100

C. REFERENCES.

Based on the initial evaluation and ranking, references will be contacted for the topranked firms.

D. INTERVIEWS.

Based on the initial evaluation and ranking, vendors may be invited to attendinterviews on a date to be announced. Vendors selected for interview will benotified as soon as possible. Based on the interviews, the Evaluation Committeewill make a final evaluation and ranking and make recommendations to the Board


of County Commissioners.

E. NEGOTIATIONS.

County reserves the right to seek clarification of each proposal, and the right tonegotiate a final contract which is in the best interests of the County, consideringcost effectiveness and the level of time and effort required for the project.

Contract negotiations with the Proposer with the highest ranked Proposal shall bedirected toward obtaining written agreement on:

1. Contract tasks, staffing and performance;

2. A maximum, not-to-exceed contract price which is consistent with theProposal and fair and reasonable to the County, taking into account theestimated value, scope, complexity, and nature of the Services.

Negotiations may be formally terminated if they fail to result in a contract within a reasonable time. Negotiations will then ensue with the Proposer with the secondhighest ranked Proposal. If the second, or if necessary, a third round ofnegotiations fails to result in a contract within a reasonable amount of time, the RFPmay be formally terminated.

F. SELECTION.

The County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to:

1. Reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed RFP proceduresand requirements.

2. Cancel this procurement and/or reject any or all proposals in accordancewith ORS 279B.100.

3. Waive minor irregularities in the proposals received.

4. Accept all or any part of a proposal in principle, subject to negotiation of thefinal details.

SECTION VIICONTRACT

The contract(s) will generated by the Columbia County Counsel’s Office. The finalcontract(s) will consist of the County’s Public and Services Contract (See Attached) andthe following contract documents:

Exhibit “A” - Request for Proposals


Exhibit “B” - ProposalExhibit “C” - Special Provisions as may be negotiated by the parties

The selected firm will be required to sign a Public Services Contract. A sample isattached. Proposers shall carefully review the terms and conditions of the contract. Anyrequest for change to the terms and conditions of the contract or new contract terms mustbe specifically noted in the Proposal.


[SAMPLE CONTRACT]

PUBLIC SERVICES CONTRACT (ORS Chapter 279B)by and between

COLUMBIA COUNTY AND

FOR COMMISSARY SERVICES IN THE COLUMBIA COUNTY JAIL

This Agreement is made and entered into by and between COLUMBIA COUNTY,a political subdivision of the State of Oregon, hereinafter referred to as "County", and___________________________________________, hereinafter referred to as"Contractor".

WITNESSETH:

IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between the parties above-mentioned, inconsideration of the mutual promises hereinafter stated, as follows:

1. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the date last signed, below.

2. Completion Date. The completion date for this Agreement shall be no later than twoyears from the effective date . The County may renew the Agreement on the sameterms for up to three (3) additional years upon satisfactory performance byContractor.

3. Contractor's Services. Contractor agrees to provide the services described in theRequest for Proposals which is attached hereto, labeled Exhibit “A” andincorporated herein by this reference, Contractor's Proposal, a copy of which isattached hereto, labeled Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by this reference, andSpecial Provisions which are attached hereto, labeled Exhibit “C” and incorporatedherein by this reference. In case of conflict between Contractor's Proposal and thisAgreement, this Agreement shall control, followed by the RFP, Special Provisionsand Contractor’s Proposal, in that order.

4. Consideration. County shall pay Contractor on a fee-for-service basis, an amountnot to exceed $_____________, said amount to be the complete compensation toContractor for the services performed under this agreement. This fee shall includeall expenses. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, payment shallbe made monthly based on approved invoices. This Agreement is subject to theappropriation of funds by County, and/or the receipt of funds from state and federalsources. In the event sufficient funds shall not be appropriated, and/or received, byCounty for the payment of consideration required to be paid under this Agreement,then County may terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 16 of thisAgreement.

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5. Contract Representatives. Contract representatives for this Agreement shall be:

FOR COUNTY FOR CONTRACTOR

Sheriff Jeff Dickerson901 Port AvenueSt. Helens, Oregon [email protected] All correspondence shall be sent to the above addressees when written notification isnecessary. Contract representatives can be changed by providing written notice to theother party at the address listed.

6. Permits - Licenses. Unless otherwise specified, Contractor shall procure all permitsand licenses, pay all charges and fees and give all notices necessary forperformance of this Agreement prior to commencement of work.

7. Compliance with Codes and Standards. It shall be the Contractor's responsibilityto demonstrate compliance with all applicable building, health and sanitation lawsand codes, and with all other applicable Federal, State and local acts, statutes,ordinances, regulations, provisions and rules. Contractor shall engage in no activitywhich creates an actual conflict of interest or violates the Code of Ethics as providedby ORS Chapter 244, or which would create a conflict or violation if Contractor werea public official as defined in ORS 244.020.

8. Reports. Contractor shall provide County with periodic reports about the progressof the project at the frequency and with the information as prescribed by the County.

9. Independent Contractor. Contractor is engaged hereby as an independentcontractor and shall not be considered an employee, agent, partner, joint ventureror representative of County for any purpose whatsoever. County does not have theright of direction or control over the manner in which Contractor delivers servicesunder this Agreement and does not exercise any control over the activities of theContractor, except the services must be performed in a manner that is consistentwith the terms of this Agreement. County shall have no obligation with respect toContractor’s debts or any other liabilities of Contractor. Contractor shall beresponsible for furnishing all equipment necessary for the performance of theservices required herein. In addition:

A. Contractor will be solely responsible for payment of any Federal or Statetaxes required as a result of this Agreement.

B. This Agreement is not intended to entitle Contractor to any benefits generallygranted to County employees. Without limitation, but by way of illustration,


the benefits which are not intended to be extended by this Agreement to theContractor are vacation, holiday and sick leave, other leaves with pay,tenure, medical and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, overtime,social security, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, orretirement benefits (except insofar as benefits are otherwise required by lawif the Contractor is presently a member of the Public Employees RetirementSystem).

C. The Contractor is an independent contractor for purposes of the Oregonworkers' compensation law (ORS Chapter 656) and is solely liable for anyworkers' compensation coverage under this Agreement. If the Contractorhas the assistance of other persons in the performance of the Agreement,the Contractor shall qualify and remain qualified for the term of thisAgreement as a carrier-insured or self-insured employer under ORS656.407. If the Contractor performs this Agreement without the assistanceof any other person, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, Contractorshall apply for and obtain workers' compensation insurance for himself orherself as a sole proprietor under ORS 656.128.

10. Statutory Provisions. Pursuant to the requirements of ORS 279B.220 through279B.235 and Article XI, Section 10 of the Oregon Constitution, the following termsand conditions are made a part of this Agreement:

A. Contractor shall:

(1) Make payment promptly, as due, to all persons supplying toContractor labor or material for the prosecution of the work providedfor in this Agreement.

(2) Pay all contributions or amounts due the Industrial Accident Fundfrom the Contractor or any subcontractor incurred in the performanceof this Agreement.

(3) Not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against Countyon account of any labor or material furnished.

(4) Pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employeespursuant to ORS 316.167.

B. Contractor shall promptly, as due, make payment to any person, co-partnership, association or corporation, furnishing medical, surgical andhospital care services or other needed care and attention, incident tosickness and injury, to the employees of Contractor, of all sums thatContractor agrees to pay for the services and all moneys and sums thatContractor collects or deducts from the wages of employees under any law,contract or agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for suchservices.


C. Contractor shall pay persons employed under this Agreement at least timeand a half pay for work performed on the legal holidays specified in acollective bargaining agreement or in ORS 279B.020 (1)(b)(B) to (G) and forall time worked in excess of 10 hours in any one day or in excess of 40 hoursin any one week, whichever is greater.

Any employer working under this Agreement shall give notice in writing toemployees who work on this Agreement, either at the time of hire or beforecommencement of work on the contract, or by posting a notice in a locationfrequented by employees, of the number of hours per day and days per weekthat the employees may be required to work.

D. All subject employers working under this Agreement are either employersthat will comply with ORS 656.017 or employers that are exempt under ORS656.126.

E. This Agreement is expressly subject to the debt limitation of Oregon countiesset forth in Article XI, Section 10 of the Oregon Constitution, and iscontingent upon funds being appropriated therefor. Any provisions hereinwhich would conflict with law are deemed inoperative to that extent.

11. Non-Discrimination. Contractor agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race,color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, handicap or age, sufferdiscrimination in the performance of this Agreement when employed by Contractor. Contractor certifies that it has not discriminated and will not discriminate, in violationof ORS 279A.110, against any minority, women or emerging small businessenterprise certified under ORS 200.055, or a business enterprise that is owned orcontrolled by or that employs a disabled veteran, as defined in ORS 408.225 inobtaining any required subcontract.

12. Nonassignment; Subcontracts. Contractor shall not assign, subcontract or delegatethe responsibility for providing services hereunder to any other person, firm orcorporation without the express written permission of the County, except asprovided in Contractor's Proposal.

13. Nonwaiver. The failure of the County to enforce any provision of this Agreementshall not constitute a waiver by the County of that or any other provision of theAgreement.

14. Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, save, and hold harmless theCounty, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all claims, suits or actionsof any nature, including claims of injury to any person or persons or of damage toproperty, caused directly or indirectly by reason any error, omission, negligence, orwrongful act by Contractor, its officers, agents and/or employees arising out theperformance of this agreement. The County’s right to be indemnified does notapply to claims, suits or actions arising solely out of the negligent acts or omissionsof the County, its officers, agents or employees.


15. Insurance. Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability and propertydamage insurance in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence toprotect County, its officers, agents, and employees. Contractor shall provideCounty a certificate or certificates of insurance in the amounts described abovewhich names County, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds. Such certificate or certificates shall be accompanied by an additional insuredendorsement. Contractor agrees to notify County immediately upon notification toContractor that any insurance coverage required by this paragraph will be canceled,not renewed or modified in any material way, or changed to make the coverage nolonger meet the minimum requirements of this Contract.

Coverage shall be carried for the duration of the applicable statute of repose inOregon. All of CONTRACTOR’s and subcontractor’s liability insurance policies, withthe exception of worker’s compensation, shall contain a waiver of subrogationagainst the County.

16. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time in whole or in part bymutual consent of both parties. The County may terminate this Agreement,effective upon delivery of written notice to Contractor, or at such later date as maybe established by the County under the following conditions:

A. If Contractor fails to perform the work in a manner satisfactory to County.

B. If any license or certificate required by law or regulation to be held byContractor to provide the services required by this Agreement is for anyreason denied, revoked, or not renewed.

C. If funding becomes inadequate in the County’s sole discretion to allow thework to continue in accordance with the project schedule, or if the ColumbiaCounty Jail closes partially or fully.

D. If Grant requirements are not met.

In case of termination, Contractor shall be required to repay to County the amountof any funds advanced to Contractor which Contractor has not earned or expendedthrough the provision of services in accordance with this Agreement. However,Contractor shall be entitled to retain all costs incurred and fees earned byContractor prior to that termination date, and any amounts remaining due shall bepaid by County not to exceed the maximum amount stated above and decreasedby any additional costs incurred by County to correct the work performed. The rightsand remedies of the County related to any breach of this Agreement by Contractorshall not be exclusive, and are in addition to any other rights and remedies providedby law or under this Agreement. Any termination of this Agreement shall be withoutprejudice to any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued before suchtermination.

17. Time of the Essence. The parties agree that time is of the essence in theperformance of this agreement.


18. Ownership of Documents. All documents of any nature and/or electronic dataincluding, but not limited to, working papers, reports, material necessary tounderstand the documents and/or data, drawings, works of art and photographs,produced, prepared and/or compiled by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement arethe property of County, and it is agreed by the parties that such documents areworks made for hire. Contractor hereby conveys, transfers, and grants to Countyall rights of reproduction and the copyright to all such documents.

19. Mediation. In the event of a dispute between the parties arising out of or relatingto this Contract, the parties agree to submit such dispute to a mediator agreed toby both parties as soon as practicable after the dispute arises, and preferablybefore commencement of litigation of any permitted arbitration. The parties agreeto exercise their best efforts in good faith to resolve all disputes in mediation.

20. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State ofOregon.

21. Venue. Venue relating to this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of the Stateof Oregon for Columbia County, located in St. Helens, Oregon.

22. Attorneys Fees. In the event an action, suit or proceeding, including appealtherefrom, is brought for failure to observe any of the terms of this Agreement, eachparty shall be responsible for its own attorneys fees, expenses, costs anddisbursements for said action, suit, proceeding or appeal.

23. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is for any reason held invalid orunconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall bedeemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holdings shall notaffect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

24. No Third-Party Rights. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties to thisAgreement. Rights and obligations established under this Agreement are notintended to benefit any person or entity not a signatory hereto.

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25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING THE EXHIBITS)CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. NOWAIVER, CONSENT, MODIFICATION OR CHANGE OF TERMS OF THISAGREEMENT SHALL BIND EITHER PARTY UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNEDBY BOTH PARTIES. SUCH WAIVER, CONSENT, MODIFICATION OR CHANGE,IF MADE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE SPECIFIC INSTANCE AND FORTHE SPECIFIC PURPOSE GIVEN. THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS,AGREEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, NOTSPECIFIED HEREIN REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT. CONTRACTOR, BY THESIGNATURE OF ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE(S) BELOW, HEREBYACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS ITAND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

CONTRACTOR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON

Name: By: Anthony Hyde, Chair

By: By: Henry Heimuller, Commissioner

Title: By: Earl Fisher, Commissioner

Date: Date:

Approved as to form

By: Office of County Counsel


EXHIBIT “A”

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS(To be attached to final contract)


EXHIBIT “B”

CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL(The successful Proposer’s Proposal to be attached to final contract)


EXHIBIT “C”

SPECIAL PROVISIONS IF NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE PARTIES
