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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-197Resolution No. 12 -197 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BTE VIDEO, INC. FOR TV PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING AND VIDEO SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.0208(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with BTE Video, Inc. for TV production programming and video services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 14, 2012 Adopted: December 14, 2012 Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk CITY OF ELGIN AGREEMENT FOR TV Production Programming, Video Services This Agreement is made and entered into this 1 4day of December, 2012 by and between the City of Elgin ( "the CITY "), a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, and BTE Video Inc. , incorporated in the state of Illinois and having a principal place of business at 10208 W Dameier Road Lcn4, IL 61048 ( "the CONTRACTOR "). ARTICLE L DEFINITION. "THIS CONTRACT" as used herein shall mean this Agreement and all attachments hereto, including the `Video Programming Services Scope of Work," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the goods and/or services all in accordance with THIS CONTRACT. ARTICLE II. SCOPE OF WORK. The CONTRACTOR shall provide video production for twelve Elgin Today programs for January through December 2013 (one per month) at a cost of $2,875 per show, and video production for the 2013 Independence Day Parade at a cost of $2,625, for a total cost of $37,125. ARTICLE III. DURATION. The CONTRACTOR shall commence the performance of THIS CONTRACT upon receipt of a fully executed contract from the City of Elgin and shall end December 31, 2013. ARTICLE IV. TERMINATION. The following shall constitute events of default under THIS CONTRACT: a) any material misrepresentation made by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY, b) any failure by the CONTRACTOR to perform any of its obligations under THIS CONTRACT including, but not limited to, the following: (i) failure to commence performance of THIS CONTRACT at the time specified in THIS CONTRACT due to a reason or circumstance Within the CONTRACTOR's reasonable control, (ii) failure to perform THIS CONTRACT with sufficient personnel and equipment or with sufficient material to ensure the completion of THIS CONTRACT within the specified time due to a reason or circumstance within the CONTRACTOR's reasonable control, (iii) failure to perform THIS CONTRACT in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the CITY, (iv) failure to promptly re- perform within reasonable time the services that were rejected by the CITY as erroneous or unsatisfactory, (v) failure to comply with a material term of THIS CONTRACT, including, but not limited to the Affirmative Action requirements, and (vi) any other acts specifically and expressly stated in THIS CONTRACT as constituting a basis for termination for cause. The CITY may terminate THIS CONTRACT for its convenience upon fourteen (14) days prior written notice. ARTICLE V. DAMAGES. From any sums due to the CONTRACTOR for goods or services, the CITY may keep for its own the whole or any part of the amount for expenses, losses and damages as directed by the Purchasing Director, incurred by the CITY as a consequence of procuring goods or services as a result of any failure, omission or mistake of the CONTRACTOR in providing goods or services as provided in THIS CONTRACT. ARTICLE VL GOVERNING LAWSAND ORDINANCES. This CONTRACT is made subject to all the laws of the State of Illinois and the ordinances of the CITY and if any such clause herein does not conform to such laws or ordinances, such clause shall be void (the remainder of the contract shall not be affected) and the laws or ordinances shall be operative in lieu thereof. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois. ARTICLE VII. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. The CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age or physical handicap which would not interfere with the efficient performance of the job in question. The CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to comply with the provisions of Elgin Municipal Code Section 3.12. 100 and will require any subcontractor to submit to the CITY a written commitment to comply with those provisions. The CONTRACTOR will distribute copies of this commitment to all persons who participate in recruitment, screening, referral and selection of job applicants and prospective subcontractors. The CONTRACTOR agrees that the provisions of Chapter 3.12 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, is hereby incorporated by reference, as if set out verbatim. ARTICLE VIII. ASSIGNABILITY. The CONTRACTOR shall not assign, sell or transfer any interest it THIS CONTRACT without prior written consent of the CITY. ARTICLE IV. AMENDMENTS. There shall be no modification of the CONTRACT, except in writing and executed with the same formalities of the original. ARTICLE X. NOTICES. Any notice given under this CONTRACT shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when hand delivered or deposited in the U. S. mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, addressed, if to CONTRA CTOR, at the address set forth above to the attention of the project manager or undersigned representative, and if to the City, to the attention of the City Manager, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 or to such other address and /or authorized representatives as either party shall designate in writing to the other in the manner herein provided ARTICLE XL INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to and shall indenmify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, boards and commissions from and against an and all claims, suits, judgments, attorney's fees, damages or any and all other relief or liability arising out of or resulting from or through or alleged to arise out of any acts or negligent acts or omissions of Contractor or Contractor's officers, employees, agents or subcontractors in the performance of this agreement, including but not limited to, all goods delivered or services or work performed hereunder. 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 shall be defended by legal counsel of the City's choosing. The provisions of this Article shall survive any expiration and /or termination of this agreement. ARTICLE X11 PUBLICITY. The CONTRACTOR may not use, in any form or medium, the name of the City of Elgin for public advertising unless prior written permission is granted by the CITY. ARTICLE XIII. APPROPRIATIONS. The fiscal year of the CITY is the 12 month period ending December 31. The obligations of the CITY under any contract for any fiscal year are subject to and contingent upon the appropriation of funds sufficient to discharge the obligations which accrue in that fiscal year and authorization to spend such funds for the purposes of the contract. If, for any fiscal year during the term of the CONTRACT, sufficient funds for the discharge of the CITY'S obligations under the contract are not appropriated and authorized, then the CONTRACT shall terminate as of the last day of the preceding fiscal year, or when such appropriated and authorized funds are exhausted, whichever is later, without liability to the CITY for damages, penalties or other charges on account of such termination. ARTICLE XIV. NO AGENCY. This agreement shall not be construed so as to create ajoint venture, partnership, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. ARTICLE N.V. CONFLICT In the event of any conflict between the terms provided in any attachments hereto and the body of this CONTRACT, the terms and provisions of this CONTRACT shall control. ARTICLE XVL ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This CONTRACT embodies the whole agreement of the parties. There shall be no promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained therein; and this CONTRACT shall supersede all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties. ARTICLE XVII COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this CONTRACT it is expressly agreed and understood that in connection with the performance of this CONTRACT that the CONTRACTOR 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 of employees. Without limiting the foregoing, CONTRACTOR hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the CITY that all CONTRACTOR'S employees and/or agents who will be providing products and/or services with respect to this CONTRACT shall be legal residents of the United States_ CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACT. The CITY shall have the right to audit any records in the possession or control of the CONTRACTOR to determine CONTRACTOR'S compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the CITY proceeds with such an audit the CONTRACTOR shall make available to the CITY the CONTRACTOR'S relevant records at no cost to the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall a an and all costs associated with an such audit." The person signing THIS CONTRACT certifies that s/he has been authorized by the CONTRACTOR to commit the CONTRACTOR contractual and has been authorized to execute THIS CONTRACT on its behalf. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereto set their hands the day and year first above written. CONr�- TRyyfrAC TJJ'jj//✓✓��R CSTYGIN Name and Title Sean R Stegall City Manager FEIN NO g5+ �f3,93dj 5 M)INIAW111 ay E SCOPE O. Monthly News /Magazine Interview Program: The city is seeking one (1) thirty minute program, once per month. Two - thirds of the program should feature a variety of short stories per program. Topics include, but are not limited to, community events, local news stories, interviews with local community leaders, coverage of fundraising and sporting events. The other third of the program will be an interview -style program, with Elgin's mayor and a guest, if desired. The segment of the show will be focused on city topics such as current or future capital improvements projects, city events, departmental activities, new prograuns or issues relating to the city. Necessary elements of the show include script writing and topic development, research if necessary, coordination of guests, inclusion of any necessary graphics, appropriate lighting techniques, b -roll video to enhance topic and segment, and editing for final airing. Final product should be ready to air. GENERAL: Production shall include all pre - production,, production, and post - production activities; including researching and scripting, lighting, videotaping, editing dissolves and special effects, personnel, etc. The selected vendor shall be required to assume responsibility for all start up procedures, such as studio,; employment and proper training of necessary personnel; and procurement of necessary equipment. The selected vendor should use video equipment that can be dubbed to DVD and /or transferable electronically as a Quicktime or mpg2 file which is necessary for proper playback. The selected vendor shall have been established and doing business as a video production company for a minimum of three (3) years or show that the company's principals have a minimum of five (5) years previous experience with a video production company. All programming will be reviewed by the City prior to airing to ensure adequate quality and accuracy. Should the program be of substandard quality, the proposer will correct indicated problems. Any additional problems will be resolved by conference with the City designee and the primary point of contact of the proposer. It is recommended that the final product be submitted with ample time to be reviewed in the event of any possible changes prior to airing.