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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Frank Gifford, Public Works Director ~~
Agenda Date: February 11, 2013
Subject: Solid Waste Disposal Facility Leachate Transportation Agreement
Statement of Issue:
The Jefferson County Transfer Station Facility generates Leachate which is collected into two
1000-gallon tanks. Public Works contracts the periodic hauling of the Leachate to a
Wastewater Treatment Plant for disposal and treatment. Leachate disposal is ensured through
a separate Agreement with the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Contractor was selected using the County's Small Works Roster procedures.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's It Con's:
This Agreement addresses the County's goal on maintaining and enhancing environmental
quality, while providing opportunity for sustainable natural resource utilization.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
The cost benefit would be a predictable cost for the service to one of the alternative Waste
water Treatment Plants for a five year period. This item was approved in the 2013 Solid
Waste Fund budget.
Recommendation:
Approve and sign all three attached originals of the Agreement and return two originals to
Public works.
Department Contact:
Dennis Bates, Solid Waste Operations Coordinator
(360) 385.0404
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P i ip Morley Co Administrato Date
Jefferson County
Department of Public Works
623 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(3 60) 3 85-9160
Frank Gifford, Public Works Director
Monte Reinders, P, E., County Engineer
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
LEACHATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
LEACHATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
THIS CONTRACT is entered into between the County of Jefferson, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "the County", and Good Man Inc., hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor", in
consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions hereinafter specified.
1. Project Desi nation. The Contractor is engaged by the County to provide Leachate
Transportation Services for the County's Solid Waste Operations.
2. Scope of Services. The Contractor agrees to perform the services as described in the attached
Exhibit "A"-Minimum Specifications and Scope of Work.
3. Term of Contract. Work under this contract shall commence upon the giving of written notice
by the County to the Contractor to proceed. The length of the Contract shall be for a minimum of
one (1) year, automatically renewed annually for four (4) years with the cost established herein.
The County and the Contractor reserves the option to negotiate terms of the Contract at the end
of each year with at least ninety (90) days written notice prior to the end of each term of the
Contract. Cancellation of Contract by either party shall be in writing at least sixty (60) days prior
to the discontinuation of service.
4. Pa~me_nt. The Contractor shall be paid by the County for completed services rendered under this
Contract as provided in Exhibit "C" attached hereto following receipt of Contractor's invoice and
approval by the County, and in accordance with the County's normal schedule for processing
invoices and warrants.
5. Risk of Loss. The risk of loss from any casualty to the Services, regardless of cause, shall be on
the Contractor until the services have been received by the County as per the attached Exhibit
"A"-Minimum Specifications and Scope of Work.
6. Compliance with laws. Contractor shall, in performing the services contemplated by this
Contract, faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and
regulations, applicable to the services to be rendered under this Contract.
7. Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers,
agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, or any portion
thereof, including attorneys fees and costs, arising from injury or death to persons, including
injuries, sickness, disease or death to Contractor's own employees, or damage to property
occasioned by a negligent act, omission or failure of the Contractor.
8. Insurance.
The Contractor shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of the Contract, policies of
insurance as follows. The Contractor shall provide to the County Risk Manager certificates of
insurance with original endorsements affecting insurance required by this clause prior to the
commencement of work to be performed. The insurance policies required shall provide that
thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, suspension, reduction or material change in the policy,
notice of same shall be given to the County Risk Manager by registered mail, return receipt
requested, for all of the following stated insurance policies. If any of the insurance requirements
are not complied with at the renewal date of the insurance policy, payments to the Contractor
shall be withheld until all such requirements have been met, or at the option of the County, the
County may pay the renewal premium and withhold such payments from the moneys due the
Contractor.
Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance maintained for the life of the
Contract, including Employers Liability Coverage, in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington.
Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury, death and property damage
liability coverage for all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in the
performance of the work for a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence
with the County named as an additional insured party under this policy. Any deductibles or self-
insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of the
Contract by the County. At the option of the County, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate
deductibles or self-insured retention or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment
of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
General Commercial Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and a aggregate of not less than two (2) times the occurrence
amount ($2,000,000.00 minimum) for bodily injury, including death and property damage,
unless a greater amount is specified in the contract specifications. The insurance coverage shall
contain no limitations on the scope of the protection provided and include the following
minimum coverage:
a. Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion;
b. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury;
c. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability -including completed operations;
d. Premises -Operations Liability (M&C);
e. Independent Contractors and subcontractors;
f. Blanket Contractual Liability.
The County shall be named as an additional insured party under this policy.
Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods:
* Accord Certificate of Insurance;
* Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial
institution.
Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within
twenty (20) days of execution of this Contract.
Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior
to the approval of the contract by the County. At the option of the County, the insurer shall
reduce or .eliminate deductibles or self-insured retention or the Consultant shall procure a bond
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense
expenses.
The Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance policies or shall
furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All insurance provisions
for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
Failure of the Contractor to take out and/or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve The
Contractor from any liability under the Contract, nor shall the insurance requirements be
construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations concerning indemnification.
It is agreed by the parties that insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against the
County (including its employees and other agents and agencies), it being the intention of the
parties that the insurance policies so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage
for any and all losses covered by the above described insurance. It is further agreed by the
parties that insurance companies issuing the policy or policies shall have no recourse against the
County (including its employees and other agents and agencies) for payment of any premiums or
for assessments under any form of policy. It is further agreed by the parties that any and all
deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk
of the Contractor.
It is agreed by the parties that judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of
insured amounts provided herein, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from payment due, or
to become due, to the Consultant until such time as the Contractor shall furnish additional
security covering such judgment as maybe determined by the County.
The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra
hazardous contracts and specific service Contracts.
9. Independent Contractor. The Contractor and the County agree that the Contractor is an
independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Contract. Nothing
in this Contract shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between
the parties hereto. Neither Contractor nor any employee of Contractor shall be entitled to any
benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this Contract. The
County shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or
social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program, otherwise assuming
the duties of an employer with respect to Contractor, or any employee of Contractor.
10. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Contractor warrants that he has not employed or
retained any company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the
Contractor, to solicit or secure this contract, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any
company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the Contractor, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the
County shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or, in its discretion to deduct
from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee,
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commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
11. Discrimination Prohibited. The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it under this
Contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age,
sex or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of
employees or procurement of materials or supplies.
12. Assi~nt. The Contractor shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this
Contract without the express written consent of the County.
13. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this Contract or any time limitation
provided for in this Contract shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
14. Termination. Either of the parties shall have the right to cancel this Contract on giving sixty (60)
days prior written notice of the intent to do so to the other party.
15. Notices. Notices to the County of Jefferson shall be sent to the following address:
Jefferson County Public Works
623 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Notices to Contractor shall be sent to the following address:
Good Man Inc.
2495 Cape George Road
Port Townsend, WA. 98368
16. Integrated Contract. This Contract together with attachments or addenda represents the entire
and integrated Contract between the County and the Contractor and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations, or Contracts written or oral. This Contract may be amended only
by written instrument signed by both County and Contactor.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
DATED this day of ~ ~ f~t..t~~s , 2013 .
Contractor County of Jefferson
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John Austin, Chair
Phil Johnson, Member
David W. Sullivan, Member
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David Alvarez Date
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Frank Gifford Date
Public Works Director
Professional Services Contract
rev. 10/30/12
E~IIIBIT A
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK
General Specifications
1. Contractor shall have a valid license for the transportation of Goods in Washington State.
2. Contractor shall use qualified personnel.
Leachate Transportation Services
The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and supplies to complete the following services:
1. Contractor shall be on call to pump and transport leachate from holding tanks within the
Jefferson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility located at 325 Landfill Road, Port Townsend
WA. 98368 to a County designated Wastewater Treatment Plant.
2. Contractor shall provide capacity to transport a minimum of two thousand (2,000) gallons of
leachate per load.
3. Contractor shall pump leachate from the holding tanks within five (5) working days after
notification.
4. Contractor shall contact the designated Wastewater Treatment Plant to reserve an appointment to
dispose of the leachate.
5. Contractor shall weigh their truck coming into the Jefferson County Solid Waste Disposal
Facility to establish a tare weight and outgoing to establish a loaded weight for each service trip.
6. Contractor shall off-load leachate in a manner approved by the Wastewater Treatment Plant
personnel.
7. All services not specifically mentioned for this type of service shall be included in the contracted
services and shall conform to what is usually provided to the trade in general.
Quantity of Work
The quantities of leachate that require transportation ranging from four (4) to six (6) trips a year, with
lower frequency in the summer months. The quantities of leachate that require transportation stated are
not guaranteed. Smaller or larger numbers of quantities maybe required.
Time and Hours of Operation
Work shall be accomplished on an "on-call" basis and in alignment with the hours the Jefferson County
Solid Waste Disposal Facility and the designated Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility are open to the
public Monday through Friday.
Compensation
Payment for services shall be paid monthly as prescribed on receipt of invoice for the term of the
Contract per the price quotation listed on Exhibit "C".
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Contractor's Responsibility
1. Sign the Contract and Exhibit "B"- Certificate Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion.
2. Provide the services described in this Exhibit "A".
3. Obtain all licenses and follow all County state, and federal regulatory requirements for leachate
transportation services.
4. Schedule services for County's facilities through Jefferson County Solid Waste Division
(Operations Coordinator, Dennis Bates, 360-385-0404 or Solid Waste Manager, 360-385-9160).
5. Furnish a copy of, prior to performing the work:
a. Certificates of Insurance meeting the requirements in the Professional Services contract,
and
b. Contractor's business license.
County's Responsibility
1. Approve/disapprove any proposed change to Specifications.
2. Prepare and administer the Contract.
3. Pay Contractor for completed work in accordance with Specifications and Contract provisions.
4. Notify Contractor when and where service is required.
5. Pay the leachate disposal fees to the designated Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATION. REGARDING __
DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY, AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION
The Contractor certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
(1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
(2) Have not within a 3-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered
against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain,
or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or Contract under a public transaction; violation of
Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
(3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal,
State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2) of this certification; and
(4) Have not within a 3-year period preceding this Contract had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or
local) terminated for cause or default.
Where the Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such Contractor shall attach an
explanation.
Name of Contractor
Name and Title of A thoriz d Representative
Signature of Authorize
I am unable to certify to the above statement. An explanation is attached.
EXHIBIT C
Leachate Transportation Services Quotation
Leachate Transportation Services Contract Cost Quotation shall include the following:
1. Washington State Sales Tax
2. Services Per Minimum Specifications (Exhibit "A")
3. All fees
4. Minimurrx of two thousand (2,~ ~~) gallons per load transported from the Jefferson County Solid
Waste Disposal Facility locates at 325 Landfill Road, Port Townsend, WA. 98368.
Contractor shall enter cost quotes for each designated Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility location listed
below:
To Bremerton Waste Water Treatment ~~lant
Located at 1600 Oyster Bay Ave. S. Bremerton, WA 98312
Phone number - (360) 473-5448
Total Cost per load
To Central Kitsap Waste Water Treatment Plant (Brownsville,
Located at 12351 Brownsville Highway, Poulsbo, WA. 98370
Phone number- (360) 337-7197
Total Cost per load
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