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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAlison and Associates,Inc. Augusta Richmond GA DOCUMENT NAME: A~r~ DOCUMENT TYPE: .Ai] yeemen+ YEAR: 'lD03 BOX NUMBER: ~O . FILE NUMBER: 'I 005 NUMBER OF PAGES: + '1 ,. , 7 -, j' : ~. , t . , .. STATE OF GEORGIA ) ) ) COUNTY OF RICHMOND AGREEMENT This Agreement, effective this ~ / day or' ocr- , 2003 is entered into between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ("Augusta") a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and ALISON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. ("Alison") collectively referred to as (parties). \VITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Augusta desires to enter into a contract for advertising/marketing services for Augusta; and, WHEREAS, Alison desires to perform said services for Augusta; and, NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of their mutual benefit, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Alison will be the authorized marketing firm / advertising agency for the Augusta Utilities Department, effective September 1, 2003, Alison is authorized to purchase advertising space, time, services and materials subject to budgets, plans, policies and terms as approved by Augusta. With Augusta's approval, Alison may execute standard contracts and order forms that are used in the advertising industry. Augusta appoints the Administrator as its authorized representative for approval. 2. Augusta shall pay Alison for its services in accordance with the rates as set forth in Exhibit A. The rates as set forth in Exhibit A shall be effective for the term of this Agreement. 3. The initial "lerm of t11.15 i\greelnt;ilt sllali conl1llence un Septell1ber 1 ~ ,2003 and it shall continue in effect for a period of one (1) year. This Agreement may be renewed or extended for an additional one-year period upon mutual consent of both parties. 4. Both parties have the right to cancel this contract prior to its annual end with written notice of sixty (60) days. Furthermore, either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon the giving of written notice: a. In the event that the other party fails to discharge any obligations or remedy any default or breach under this Agreement for a period continuing more than. sixty (60) days after the aggrieved party shall have given the other party written notice - , " 1 i, " ;: specifying such failure or default and that such failure or default continues to exist as of the date upon which the aggrieved party gives such notice so terminating this Agreement; or b. In the event that the other party makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or commences or has commenced against it any proceeding in bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorg~ization pursuant to' bankruptcy laws or laws of debtor's moratorium; or c. In the event that appropriated and otherwise unobligated funds are no longer available to satisfy the obligatio.ls of Augusta. 5. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties; their legal representatives, permitted transferees, successors, and assigns as permitted by this Agreement. 6. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement and all rights and obligations may not be assigned in whole or in part by either party without prior written consent of the other. 7. Alison acknowledges that all records relating to this Agreement and the services to be provided under the contract may be a public record subject to Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A S 50-18-70, et seg.). Alison shall cooperate fully in responding to such request and making all records, not exempt, available for inspection and copying as provided by law. 8. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia without regard to its rules regarding conflict of laws. 9. This Agreement shall not be construed to create any employment relationship, partnership, joint venture or agency relationship or to authorize any party to enter into any commitment or agreement binding on the other party. 1 , , _. ,. 10. All notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be duly given if delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the respective addresses of the parties, as set forth on the signature page below. Any notice given shall be deemed to have been received on the date, which it is delivered if delivered personally, or if mailed, on the fifth business day next following the mailing thereof. Either party may change its address for notices by giving notice of such change. 11. The Contract together with all Attachments and Appendices attached hereto or incoiporated herein by reference comprise the entire Agreemem between the parties and supersedes all other previous statements, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written. IN WITNTSS WHEREOF, AUGUSTA and ALISON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. have executed, signed, sealed, and delivered this Agreement effective the day and year first written above. 4. , qvPy TITLE: ATTEST: .. -: " . . .. , , ~ .... I 11\: ""Pro j ect Esti mates THE ALISON GROUP BILLING CATEGORY CHART 2003 BC# Description Billing Rate 002 Client Conferences 115,00 005 Report Prep/Acct Coordination 95.00 010 Clerical 40.00 011 Travel 35,00 012 Creative Direction 115.00 018 Account Supervision 115.00 019 Art Direction 115.00 020 Event Planning 85,00 022 Print/Production Consults 85,00 040 Website Consult/Design 105.00 045 Broadcast Production 105.00 048 General Production 35.00 050 Job Trafficking 40,00 052 Vendor Contact/Negotiate 95,00 053 Production Errands 25.00 054 Project Coordination 85,00 063 Client Changes 105,00 067 Media Buying 95.00 070 Public Relations 95.00 072 Proofing 70.00 075 Market Research 110,00 077 Project Research - Art 105,00 080 Accou nti ng 40,00 081 Bookkeeping 40,00 082 Billing 40,00 083 Copywriting i 15.00 085 Typesetting 65,00 094 Strategic Planning 125,00 ....... '.. . ~. " t.", "':'::~ "';- I::..., ., J I I I' , - , ii .. . r.'. the Alison GrouP!