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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-0816 Risk Resources 10-0816 AGREEMENT -t THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this W 4 day of August, 2010, by and between the CITY OF ELGIN,an Illinois municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as"CITY") and RISK RESOURCES, an Illinois corporation (hereinafter referred to as"CONSULTANT"). WHEREAS,the CITY desires to engage the CONSULTANT to furnish certain professional services in connection with providing technical and expert risk management consulting services on an as needed basis in connection with the City of Elgin's insurance program(hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT"); and WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it is in compliance with Illinois Statutes relating to professional registration of individuals and has the necessary expertise and experience to furnish such services upon the terms and conditions set forth herein below. NOW,THEREFORE,it is hereby agreed by and between the CITY and the CONSULTANT that the CITY does hereby retain the CONSULTANT for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged to perform the services relating to the PROJECT as described herein,subject to the following terms and conditions and stipulations, to-wit: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. All work hereunder shall be performed under the direction of the Corporation Counsel of the CITY,herein after referred to as the "DIRECTOR". B. CONSULTANT shall provide on an as needed basis and as requested by the CITY the various risk management consulting services in connection with the CITY'S insurance renewals in 2010, the various types of services being outlined in Attachment A attached hereto and made a part'hereof by this reference. 2. PROGRESS REPORTS The CONSULTANT will submit to the DIRECTOR Monthly a status report keyed to the project schedule. A brief narrative will be provided identifying progress, findings and outstanding issues. 3. WORK PRODUCT All work product prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant hereto including,but not limited to, reports, plans, designs, calculations, work drawins, studies, photographs, models and recommendations shall be the property of the CITY anc4 shall be delivered to the CITY upon request of the DIRECTOR; provided,however,that the CONSULTANT may retain copies of such work product for its records. CONSULTANTS execution of this Agreement shall constitute CONSULTANT'S conveyance and assignment of all right, title and interest, including but not limited to any copyright interest,by the CONSULTANT to the CITY of all such work product prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement. The CITY shall have the right either on its own or through such other CONSULTANTS as determined by the CITY to utilize and/or amend such work product. Any such amendment to such work product shall be at the sole risk of the CITY. Such work product is not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the CITY on any extension to the PROJECT or on any other project, and such reuse shall be at the sole risk of the CITY without liability or legal exposure to the CONSULTANT. 4. PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT A. For services provided the CONSULTANT shall be paid at the rate of$240 an hour for professional personnel employed on the PROJECT,and$50 an hour for clerical personnel with the total fees not to exceed $105,000 regardless of the actual costs incurred by the CONSULTANT unless substantial modifications to the scope of the work are authorized in writing by the DIRECTOR. B. The CITY shall make periodic payments to the CONSULTANT based upon actual progress within thirty(30)days after receipt and approval of invoice. Said periodic payments to the CONSULTANT shall not be made until the task is completed and accepted by the DIRECTOR. 5. INVOICES A. The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices in a format approved by the CITY. Progress reports (Paragraph 2 above)will be included with all payment requests. B. The CONSULTANT shall maintain records showing actual time devoted and cost incurred. The CONSULTANT shall permit the authorized representative of the CITY to inspect and audit all data and records of the CONSULTANT for work done under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall make these records available at reasonable times during the Agreement period and for one(1)year after termination of this Agreement. 6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time upon fifteen(15)days prior written notice to the CONSULTANT.In the event that this Agreement is so terminated, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services actually performed and reimbursable expenses actually incurred prior to termination, except that reimbursement shall not exceed the task amounts set forth under Paragraph 4 above. -2 - 7. TERM This Agreement shall become effective as of the date the CONSULTANT is given a notice to proceed and, unless terminated for cause or pursuant to Paragraph 6, shall be deemed concluded on the date the CITY determines that all of the CONSULTANT'S work under this Agreement is completed. A determination of completion shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or claims which the CITY may have or thereafter acquire with respect to any term or provision of this Agreement. 8. NOTICE OF CLAIM If the CONSULTANT wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of action taken by the CITY,the CONSULTANT shall give written notice of his claim within fifteen(15)days after occurrence of such action. No claim for additional compensation shall be valid unless so made. Any changes in the CONSULTANT'S fee shall be valid only to the extent that such changes are included in writing signed by the CITY and the CONSULTANT. Regardless of the decision of the DIRECTOR relative to a claim submitted by the CONSULTANT, all work required under thi$ Agreement as determined by the DIRECTOR shall proceed without interruption. 9. BREACH OF CONTRACT If either party violates or breaches any term of this Agreement,such violation or breach shall be deemed to constitute a default, and the other party has the right to seek such administrative, contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation or breach; and, in addition, if either party, by reason of any default, fails within fifteen(15)days after notice thereof by the other party to comply with the conditions of the Agreement,the other party may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing,or anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, with the sole exception of an action to recover the monies the CITY has agreed to pay to the CONSULTANT pursuant to Paragraph 4 hereof, no action shall be commenced by the CONSULTANT against the CITY for monetary damages. 10. INDEMNIFICATION To the fullest extent permitted by law,CONSULTANT agrees to and shall indemnify,defend and hold harmless the CITY, its officers,employees,agents, boards and commissions from and against any and all claims, suits,judgments, costs, attorneys fees, damages or other relief,including,but not limited to,workers compensatipn claims,in any way resulting from or arising out of negligent actions or omissions of the CONSULTANT in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions of employees or agents of the CONSULTANT arising out of the performance of this Agreement. In,the event of any action against the CITY,its officers,employees,agents,boards or commissions,covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify,defend and hold harmless such action shat'l be defended by legal counsel of the CITY'S choosing. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any expiration,completion and/or termination of this Agreement. - 3 - 11. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the CITY shall be charged personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agileement. 12. INSURANCE A. Comprehensive Liability. The CONSULTANT shall provide,pay for and maintain in effect, during the term of this Agreement, a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least$1,000;000 aggregate for bodily injury and $1,000,000 aggregate for property damage. The CONSULTANT shall deliver to the DIRECTOR a Certification of Insurance naming the CITY as additional insured. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thirty(30)days prior written notice to the DIRECTOR. The Certificate of Insurance which shall include Contractual obligation assumed by the CONSULTANT under Paragraph 10 entitled"Indemnification"shall be provided. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the CITY. There shall be no endorsement or modification of this insurance to make it excess over other available insurance, alternatively, if the insurance states that it is excess or prorated, it shall be endorsed to be primary with respect to the CITY. B. Comprehensive Automobile Liability. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned,non-owned and hired motor vehicles with limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence for damage to property. C. Combined Single Limit Policy. The requirements for insurance coverage for the general liability and auto exposures may be met with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence subject to a$1,000,000 aggregate. D. Professional Liability. The CONSULTANT shall carry CONSULTANT'S Professional Liability Insurance Covering claims resulting from error,omissions or negligent acts with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. A Certificate of Insurance shall be submitted to the DIRECTOR as evidence of insurance protection. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thirty(30) days prior written notice to the DIRECTOR. -4- 13. CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS,TECHNIQUES,SEQUENCES, PROCEDURES AND SAFETY The CONSULTANT shall not have control over or charge of and shall not be responsible for construction means,methods,techniques,sequences or,procedures,or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the construction,unless specifically identified in the Scope of Services. 14. NONDISCRIMINATION In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement,there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex,age,race, color,creed,national origin,marital status,of the presence of any sensory,mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, and this requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to, the following: employment advertising, layoff or termination,rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training,including apprenticeship. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex,race,color,creed, national origin,age except minimum age and retirement provisions, marital status or the presence of any sensory,mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in whole or in part, of the Agreement by the CITY. 15. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS This Agreement and each and every portion thereof shall be binding upon the successors and the assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment shall be made without the prior written consent of the CITY. 16. DELEGATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS Any assignment,delegation or subcontracting shall be subject to all the terms,conditions and other provisions of this Agreement and the CONSULTANT shall remain liable to the CITY with respect to each and every item,condition and other provision hereof to the same extent that the CONSULTANT would have been obligated if it had done the work itself and no assignment, delegation or subcontract had been made. Any proposed subcontractor shall require the CITY'S advanced written approval. 17. NO CO-PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY This Agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership, joint venture, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. - 5 - 18. SEVERABILITY The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph,sub-paragraph,phrase,clause or other provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 19. HEADINGS The headings of the several paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way are they intended to define,limit or describe the scope of intent of any provision of this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to affect in any manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construction thereof. 20. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT This Agreement and its attachments constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and may not be changed,modified,discharged or extended except by written amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no representations or warranties shall be binding upon the othcr party unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof, or change order as herein provided. 21. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in,and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois. 22. NEWS RELEASES The CONSULTANT may not issue any news releases without prior approval from the DIRECTOR, nor will the CONSULTANT make public proposals developed under this Agreement without prior written approval from the DIRECTOR prior to said documentation becoming matters of public record. 23. COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS The CONSULTANT shall cooperate with any other consultants in the CITY'S employ or any work associated with the PROJECT. 24. INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACTING The CONSULTANT certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on this contract as a result of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq.or any similar state or federal statute regarding bid rigging. - 6- 25. SEXUAL HARASSMENT As a condition of this contract, the CONSULTANT shall have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a minimum,the following information: A. the illegality of sexual harassment; B. the definition of sexual harassment under state law; C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; D. the vendor's internal complaint process including penalties; E. the legal recourse,investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission; F. directions on how to contact the department and l commission; G. protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies shall be provided by CONSULTANT to the Department of Human Rights upon request 775 ILCS 5/2-105. 26. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM. As a condition of this agreement, CONSULTANT shall have in place a written substance abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse Prevention Public Works Project Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry into and execution of this agreement. 27. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS All recommendations and other communications by thea CONSULTANT to the DIRECTOR and to other participants which may affect cost or time of completion, shall be made or confirmed in writing. The DIRECTOR may also require other recommendations and communications by the CONSULTANT be made or cpnfirmed in writing. 28. NOTICES All notices, reports and documents required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First Class Mail,postage prepaid, addressed as follows: - 7 - A. As to the CITY: William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin, Illinois 60120-5555 B. As to the CONSULTANT: Steven Pahl, Senior Consultant Risk Resources 185 S. York Street Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 29. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Notwithstanding any other provision of this AGREEMENT it is expressly agreed and understood that in connection with the performake of this AGREEMENT that the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable Federal,State,City and other requirements of law,including,but not limited to,any applicable requirements regarding prevailing wages, minimum wage, workplace safety and legal status o employees. Without limiting the foregoing, CONSULTANT hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the CITY that all CONSULTANTS employees and/or agents who will be providing products and/or services with respect to this AGREEMENT shall be legal residents of the United States. CONSULTANT shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or services to be provided for in this AGREEMENT. The CITY shall have the right to audit any records in the possession or control of the CONSULTANT to determine CONSULTANT'S compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. In the event the CITY proceeds with such an audit the CONSULTANT shall make available to the CITY the CONSULTANT'S relevant records at no cost to the CITY. CONSULTANT shall pay any and all costs associated with any such audit. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have entered into and executed this agreement effective as of the date and year first written above. CITY OF ELG : CONS,. ° T: By: a = : S n Stegall, City Man r Name ren -r-t7-1)A t. - h 1 Tt1 -r11aA Qansul�n i Attest: City Clerk F:\Legal Dept\Agreement\Consultant Agreement-Risk Resources.doe - 8 - , City of Elgin Bid Number: RFP 09-033 Proposal Part 2: Scope of Services RFP 09-033 for Insurance Program Consulting Services Scope of Services to be Provided A. Loss Exposure Analysis Loss exposure survey and interviews unnecessary since this is done on an ongoing basis Will continually identify and evaluate the major exposures to loss Assess where coverage is needed for new exposures Identify new loss exposures presented to other clients (cyber liability, errors & omissions liability, etc.) B. Insurance Program Analysis Secure copies of all property and casualty insurance policies Analyze each policy annually in comparison to: -the expiring policy -the proposed terms and conditions - any new exposures identified throughoutthe year Deficiencies in the issued policies will be, communicated to the broker for correction. We will be very specific as to what must be done to provide the proper coverage. C. Limits, Values and Retentions Evaluate the methodology in establishing limits of coverage in light of changing construction costs for property and the legal climate for liability limits Coverage levels will be benchmarked with similar public entities as a test of adequacy and appropriateness Retentions or deductibles will be reviewed annually to gauge whether they are consistent with Administration objectives Attachment A City of Elgin Bid Number: RFP 09-033 Proposal Part 2: Scope of Services RFP 09-033 for Insurance Program Consulting Services D. Insurance Broker Analysis Determine with the client's input the level of service needed from scope and structure - Evaluate if the broker meets the services outlined in the needs assessment - Evaluate the broker's income, whether commission or fee, with regard to work and effort involved in managing the City's insurance program. This will be benchmarked with peers Review claim and loss control services provided by the broker, the frequency of claim reviews Oversee broker per-renewal activities and timeline to secure renewal pricing E. Risk Management Consulting Advise the City on risks associated with new exposures and resultant insurance implications Review contractual agreements on an as needed basis with respect to indemnification provision and insurance requirements for subcontractors and service providers F. Management of Insurance Bid Process Periodically with your input we will determine the need and benefit for securing competitive bids for insurance. In those years where this is done the following steps will be taken: 1. We will prepare formal insurance coverage specifications and supporting underwriting data. As part of this, we will do the following a. Incorporate the loss exposure analysis and insurance policy analysis findings into the insurance bid specifications. b. With your input, review and update the rating exposures (property values, payrolls, receipts, etc.), all coverages and policy limits. City of Elgin Bid Number: RFP 09-033 Proposal Part 2: Scope of Services RFP 09-033 for Insurance Program Consulting Services c. With your assistance, compile necessary underwriting information for property, data processing, business auto, general liability, workers' compensation, fiduciary liability and crime d. Allocate insurance markets to specific agents/brokers to avoid duplication and confusion in the insurance marketplace e. Distribute specifications to brokers and direct writers f Provide assistance to you during the bid process 2. We will analyze each of the insurance proposals received a. A written report to the management outlining our analysis and recommendations will be prepared 3. We will then compare the issued policies to the accepted proposal to ensure compliance of terms G. Other Professional Services From time to time there may be the need for the follokwing services which Risk Resources is qualified to provide: claims consultation/resolution of claim dispute - review of actuarial analysis/expected loss calculations contract negotiations with service providers, vendors and contractors with respect to insurance requirements and indemnification language - presentation of summary of insurance program, state of insurance marketplace, etc. to City Council (on as needed basis)