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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONTRACT WITH SOUTH STAR FOR BASIC GEORGIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) COURSE CONTRACT FOR COURSE IN BASIC GEORGIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN THIS CONTRACT FOR COURSE IN BASIC GEORGIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ("Contract") is made and entered into by and between Augusta, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, by and through its Board of Commissioners, whose address is 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, Ga. 30901, hereinafter referred to as "Augusta", and SouthStar EMS, whose address is 2451 Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906 , hereinafter referred to as "Consultant". WHEREAS, Augusta desires to engage a qualified and experienced Consultant with in-depth knowledge regarding basic emergency medical technician course to provide course instruction to Augusta Fire Department (AFD) personnel and provide testing of the course material to enable personnel to receive their certifications as Basic Georgia Emergency Medical Technician. WHEREAS, Consultant responded to Augusta's RFP #17-254 A and has represented to Augusta that it is experienced and qualified to provide the services contained therein; and, WHEREAS, Augusta has relied on such representation and Consultant was chosen as the most qualified respondent based on its submittal. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the provisions contained herein and the mutual benefits derived here from and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Consultant and Augusta agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services Consultant shall provide Georgia Emergency Medical Technician Basic course that meet standard requirements and as set forth in RFP #1-254 A (Scope of Services), including, but not limited to: a) Consultant will develop course curriculum and testing material approved by the State. b) ,Consultant to provide all student manuals, materials, handouts, and tests needed for course completion. c) Consultant to provide an instructor with at least a minimum certification of an EMT Level II Instructor to oversee the course; and to give the required tests. Page 1 of 12 d) Consultant to allow AFD EMT Level II Instructors to teach basic EMT classes to maintain their EMT Level II Instructor certifications and will allow AFD Adjunct instructors to teach in the class. e) Classes to be held at Consultant's facility provided Consultant's facility is located within Augusta, Georgia. Consultant can hold class at an AFD facility with the express written permission from the Fire Chief. Consultant will ensure that a Release of Liability form is completed by all non-Augusta employee before allowing such student to attend a class at an AFD facility. f) Classes shall be no larger than 25 students per class. g) Consultant to provide Instructors and all instruction for all practical portions of the class. For practical portions of the class, there will be a ratio of 1 instructor for every 5 or 6 students. h) Hours of instruction will normally be from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. with a one- hour lunch break. This schedule may vary a little as long as there is a total of 37.5 hours per week. Consultant may add 2 Saturdays per class to reduce the number of weeks of class. i) The course and tests will be completed within 12 weeks. j) Cost per student will be prorated by one-half cost for any student who does not complete at least half of the course, either by failing a test 2 times, fails to comply with rule and regulations, is terminated by AFD or drops the course. k) Consultant will provide AFD with all related records of AFD personnel taking course instructions, including copies of class and test results of AFD students. 1) Consultant will provide remediation training for AFD employees at no charge for 1 or 2 topics. If an AFD employee is enrolled in the entire class, the same rate per student applies. m) AFD is responsible for its students to be placed on the National Registry and pay the cost thereof. n) AFD is to provide a training officer with AFD students each morning and at the end of day. Consultant will have the training officer's contact information for any issues that may develop during the day. In addition, the Consultant will require and hold all AFD personnel attending the course to adhere to Augusta Fire Department standards and protocol and report any issues or problems immediately to the assigned training officer. Page 2 of 12 2. Term. This Contract shall commence as of the date executed by Augusta, Georgia ("Commencement Date") and shall have an initial term of two (2) years. This Contract shall automatically extend for three additional (1) year terms unless either party provides notice of termination at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the then current term. This Contract shall: (i) terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of Augusta each and every December 31 at 11:59 pm, as required by O.C.G.A. §36-60-13, as amended, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the termination provisions of this Contract; (ii) automatically renew on each January 1 at 12:OOam, unless terminated in accordance with the termination provisions of this Contract; and (iii) terminate absolutely, with no further renewals, five (5) years from the Commencement Date. 3. Standard of Performance. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the necessary knowledge, experience, abilities, skills and resources to perform its obligations under this Contract, and agrees to perform its obligations in a professional manner, consistent with prevailing industry standards and practices. 4. Oualifications. Licenses. and Permits: Compliance with Law. Consultant represents and warrants that it has all licenses and permits necessary to conduct its business and perform its obligations under this Contract, and agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes regulations, codes, ordinances and policies in performing its obligations under this Contract. 5. Independent Consultant Relationship. The parties intend that Consultant's relationship to Augusta in providing services hereunder shall be that of an independent Consultant. Nothing in this Contract, nor any performance hereunder, is intended or shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture or relationship of agency or employment between Augusta and Consultant. In providing services hereunder, Consultant shall represent itself to third parties as an independent Consultant to Augusta and shall not hold itself out as having any authority to obligate Augusta. Consultant shall have no authority for any complaints related to employment with Augusta, Georgia and has no authority to hire, fire, discipline or otherwise effect the terms and conditions of Augusta, Georgia employees, except as specifically set forth herein. 6. Confidentiality. Consultant agrees that its conclusions and any reports are for the confidential use and information of Augusta and that it will not disclose its conclusions in whole or in part to any persons whatsoever, other than to submit its written documentation to Augusta, and will only discuss the same with it or its authorized representatives. It is further agreed that if the Consultant, without prior approval from Augusta, releases any information, the release of same shall be immediate grounds for termination of this Contract without indemnity to the Consultant. Should any such information be released by Page 3 of 12 Augusta or by the Consultant with prior approval, the same shall be regarded as public information and no longer subject to the restrictions of this Contract. 7. Assignment. Consultant does hereby assign, grant, and deliver to Augusta, and Augusta hereby accepts, the entire worldwide right, title, and interest of every kind and nature whatsoever in and to the deliverables under this Contract, including but not limited to any related intellectual property rights. 8. Records. Consultant shall maintain throughout the term of this Contract and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, records that indicate the date, time, and nature of the services rendered. Consultant shall make available for inspection by Augusta all records, books of account, memoranda, and other documents pertaining to Augusta, at any reasonable time upon request. 9. Open Records. Consultant acknowledge that all records relating to this Contract 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. § 50-18-70, et seq.). Consultant shall cooperate fully in responding to such request and make all records not exempt, available for inspection and copying as provided by law. 10.Fee; Expenses. In consideration of Consultant performing its obligations under this Contract, Augusta will pay Consultant: The amounts as described in Exhibit "A" Compensation/Price List attached hereto. This will be the total compensation paid to the Contractor except for payments, if any, made under subparagraphs b and c below. _ b) Additional Services: Augusta shall pay the Consultant for additional services requested or authorized by Augusta, based on the fee schedule attached as Exhibit A. A properly itemized invoice will be submitted for payment, provided the service is performed to standards and service is completed. c) Additions or Deletions: Augusta may add or delete service requirements of this contract, in writing. Such changes shall be negotiated based on a prorated price consistent with the original price contained in the Consultant's response to RFP #17-245 A, as supplemented. 11.Invoicing. Consultant shall submit invoices to the Augusta Fire Chief identifying this Contract and the amount payable. Payment of undisputed amounts shall be due and payable thirty (30) days after Augusta's receipt of the invoice. Notwithstanding anything in the Bid or Consultant's Proposal, Augusta shall have the right to withhold or deduct payments in the event of Consultant's non- performance. 12.Georgia Prompt Pay Act Not Applicable. The terms of this Contract supersede any and all provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act. 13.Defective Pricing. To the extent that the pricing provided by Consultant is Page 4 of 12 erroneous and defective, the parties may by agreement, correct pricing errors to reflect the intent of the parties. 14.Prohibition Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by Consultant for the purpose of securing business and that the Consultant has not received any non- Augusta fee related to this Contract without the prior written consent of Augusta. For breach or violation of this warranty, August shall have the right to annul this Contract without liability or at its discretion to deduct from the Contract Price of consideration the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee. 15.Termination. This Contract may be terminated prior to the completion of Consultant's services: a. upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party, or b. by either party upon a breach of this Contract (including, but not limited to, Consultant's services being deemed unsatisfactory by Augusta). Provided however, the defaulting party shall be given five (5) days' written notice of the default. If the default remains uncured ten (10) days after receiving written notice of such breach from the terminating party, the terminating party can cancel this Contract. c. This Contract may be terminated immediately if Consultant fails to maintain insurance or fails to comply with the Workers' Compensation Act and applicable rules as described in paragraph 21 herein. In the event of a termination of this Contract pursuant to this Section, Augusta and Consultant will in good faith negotiate an appropriate reduction in the fees payable to Consultant pursuant to paragraph 10 above. 16.Liquidated Damages. Consultant agrees to pay as liquidated damages to Augusta the sum of$100.00 for each consecutive calendar day for delay in services after expiration of the Contract Term, except for authorized extensions of time by Augusta. This Section is independent of paragraph 15 regarding default by Consultant. The Parties agree the provisions for liquidated damages are not penalties for breach of contract. The liquidated damages set forth herein are not to compensate Augusta for any damages other than inconvenience and loss of use or delay in services. The existence or recovery of such liquidated damages shall not preclude Augusta from recovering other damages in addition to the payments made hereunder which Augusta can document as being attributable to the documented Consultant failures. In addition to other costs that may be recouped, Augusta may include costs of personnel and assets used to coordinate, inspect, and re-inspect items within this Contract, as well as attorney fees, if applicable. 17. Survival. Notwithstanding anything in this Contract to the contrary, the Page 5 of 12 provisions of Section 20 below shall survive any expiration or termination of this Contract, and each party shall remain obligated to the other party under all provisions of this Contract that expressly or by their nature extend beyond and survive the expiration or termination of this Contract. 18.Temporary Suspension or Delay of Performance of Contract. To the extent that it does not alter the scope of this Contract, Augusta may unilaterally order a temporary stopping of the work, or delaying of the work to be performed by Consultant under this Contract. 19. Specified Excuses for Delay or Non-Performance. Neither Augusta nor Consultant shall be liable for any delay in the performance of this Contract, nor for any other breach, or for any loss or damage arising from uncontrollable forces such as: fire, theft, storm, war, or any other major force that could not have been reasonably avoided by the exercise of due diligence. 20.Indemnification. Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless, protect and defend Augusta and its Commissioners, elected officials, trustees, officers, employees, agents, and representatives (the "Indemnified Parties") for, from, and against any and all demands, claims, suits, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, court costs and attorneys' fees (the "Indemnified Matters"), of any nature whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damage to or loss of property, bodily injury or death), directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the performance of Consultant's obligations under this Contract. Consultant's indemnification obligations shall apply whether the Indemnified Matters are due in part to the concurrent fault or negligence of the Indemnified Parties or others, but shall not extend to such concurrent fault or negligence. Consultant's defense obligations under this Section shall be with attorneys approved by Augusta, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 21. Insurance. Consultant shall at all times that this Contract is in effect, cause to be maintained in force and effect an insurance policy(s) that will ensure and indemnify Augusta against liability or financial loss resulting from injuries occurring to persons or property or occurring as a result of any negligent error, act, or omission of the Consultant in performance of the work during the term of this Contract. Consultant shall provide, at all times that this Contract is in effect, insurance with limits of not less than: a) Workmen's Compensation Insurance in accordance with the State of Georgia; b) Public Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than One Million ($1.000,000) Dollars for injuries, including those resulting in death to any one person, and in an amount of not less than One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars on account of any one occurrence; c) Property Damage Insurance in an amount of not less than One Million ($1,000,000) from damages on account of an occurrence, with an aggregate limit of One Million ($1.000,000) Dollars; and d) Professional Liability Insurance in Page 6 of 12 an amount of not less than One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars or an amount that correlates to the aggregate fee on the project should it exceed $1,000,000. All insurance policies required by this Contract will provide that they may not be canceled nor the coverage materially changed without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Augusta. Augusta will be named as an additional insured with respect to Consultant's liabilities hereunder in insurance coverage identified in items B & C. Such policies shall name Augusta as a co-insured, except for worker's compensation and professional liability policies, and a copy of such policy or a certificate of insurance shall be filed with the Augusta at the time of the execution of this Contract. 22. Power and Authority: Due Authorization; No Conflict: Enforceability. Each party represents and warrants to the other party that: (i) such party has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Contract; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Contract have been duly authorized by such party and do not and shall not conflict with any agreement or instrument to which it is bound; (iii) this Contract constitutes the legal valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms; (iv) no circumstances exist which will cause a Conflict of Interests in performing the services required by this Contract, to include the Consultant and his or her employees or agents performing under this contract and are NOT employees or agents of Augusta, or any public agency or official affected by this contract; (v) no employee of Augusta or any public agency or official affected by the contract be employed by the Consultant for the period of Contract duration. 23.Entire Agreement: Severability: Further Assurances. This Contract including any exhibits attached hereto and RFP # 17-245 A, including any attachments thereto, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous contracts, understandings and negotiations, with respect to the subject matter hereof. In the event any provision of this Contract is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, it is the desire and intention of the parties that such invalidity or unenforceability not invalidate or render unenforceable the remainder of the Contract and that such provision be reformed and construed in such a manner that it will, to the maximum extent practicable, be deemed valid and enforceable, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly. Each party shall execute and deliver such further documents and take such further actions as may be required or reasonably requested by the other party to effectuate the purposes of this Contract. 24.No Assignment; No Amendment: No Waiver. This Contract (i) may not be assigned or transferred, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, and (ii) may not Page 7 of 12 be amended or modified by course of conduct or otherwise, except in a writing duly executed by each of the parties. 25.Acknowledgement. Consultant acknowledges that this contract and any changes to it by amendment, modification, change order or other similar document may have required or may require the legislative authorization of the Board of Commissioners and approval of the Mayor. Under Georgia law, Consultant is deemed to possess knowledge concerning Augusta's ability to assume contractual obligations and the consequences of Consultant's provision of goods or services to Augusta under an unauthorized contract amendment, modification, change order or other similar document, including the possibility that the Consultant may be precluded from recovering payment for such unauthorized goods or services. Accordingly, Consultant agrees that if it provides goods or services to Augusta under a contract that has not received proper legislative authorization or if the Consultant provides goods or services to Augusta in excess of the any contractually authorized goods or services, as required by Augusta's Charter and Code, Augusta may withhold payment for any unauthorized goods or services provided by Consultant. Consultant assumes all risk of nonpayment for the provision of any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, and it waives all claims to payment or to other remedies for the provision of any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, however characterized, including, without limitation, all remedies at law or equity. Any waiver of any provision of this Contract shall be in writing duly executed by the waiving party. The failure or delay by either party to seek redress for any breach or default under this Contract, or to insist upon the strict performance of any provision of this Contract shall not constitute a waiver thereof or of any other provision of this Contract, and such party shall have all remedies provided herein and at law and in equity with respect to such act and any subsequent act constituting the same. 26. Notice. Any notices required under this Contract shall be made in writing, postage prepaid to the following addresses, and shall be deemed given upon hand deliver, verified delivery by telecopy (followed by copy sent by United States mail), or three (3) days after deposit in the United Stated Mail: AUGUSTA: AUGUSTA FIRE CHIEF AUGUSTA FIRE DEPARTMENT ADM 3117 DEANS BRIDGE ROAD AUGUSTA, GA. 30906 COURTESY COPY TO: GENERAL COUNSEL AUGUSTA LAW DEPARTMENT 535 Telfair Street, Building 3000 AUGUSTA, GA. 30901 Page 8of12 • CONSULTANT: SOUTHSTAR EMS 2451 WHEELESS ROAD AUGUSTA, GA. 30906 27. Right to Inspect Premises. Augusta may, at reasonable times, inspect the part of the place of business or work site of Consultant or any subcontractor of Consultant or subunit thereof which is pertinent to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by Augusta. 28. Subcontract. The Consultant shall not subcontract any part of the work covered by this Contract or permit subcontracted work to be further subcontracted without Augusta's prior written approval of the subcontractor. 29. Drug Free Workplace: Contractor will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of this contract. If Contractor has more than one employee, including Contractor, Contractor shall provide for such employee(s) a drug-free workplace program, in accordance with the Georgia Drug-free Workplace Act as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 50-24-1 et seq., throughout the duration of this Contract. 30. Non-Discrimination. During the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all federal and state non-discrimination laws, regulations and policies in the administration of this contract. In the event of the Contractor's non-compliance or refusal to comply with any non-discrimination law, regulation, or policy in the administration of this contract, this contract may be rescinded, canceled or terminated in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further contracts with Augusta. The Contractor shall, however, be given a reasonable time in which to correct any non-compliance. 31. Local Small Business Program. In accordance with Chapter lOB of the Augusta, Ga. Code, Contractor expressly agrees to collect and maintain all records necessary for Augusta, Georgia to evaluate the effectiveness of its Local Small Business Opportunity Program and to make such records available to Augusta, Georgia. The requirements of the Local Small Business Opportunity Program can be found at www.augustaga.gov. In accordance with AUGUSTA, GA. CODE § 1-10-129(d)(7), for all contracts where a local small business goal has been established, the contractor is required to provide local small business utilization reports. Contractor shall report to Augusta Georgia the total dollars paid to each local small business on each contract, and shall provide such Page 9 of 12 payment affidavits, regarding payment to subcontractors as may be requested by Augusta, Georgia. Such documents shall be in the format specified by the Director of minority and small business opportunities, and shall be submitted at such times as required by Augusta, Georgia. Failure to provide such reports within the time period specified by Augusta, Georgia shall entitle Augusta, Georgia to exercise any of the remedies set forth, including but not limited to, withholding payment from the contractor and/or collecting liquidated damages. 32. E-VERIFY: All Contractors and subcontractors entering into Contracts with Augusta, GA for the physical performance of services shall be required to execute an Affidavit verifying its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with Augusta, Georgia has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program. All contractors and subcontractors must provide their E- Verify number and must be in compliance with the electronic verification of work authorized programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), P.L. 99-603, in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A.§13-10-91 and shall continue to use the federal authorization program throughout the contract term. All Contractors shall further agree that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to its contract with Augusta, Georgia the contractor will secure from each subcontractor(s) each subcontractor's E-Verify number as evidence of verification of compliance with O.C.G.A. §13-10-91 on the subcontractor affidavit provided in Rule 300-10-01-08 or a substantially similar form. All contractors shall further agree to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to Augusta, Georgia at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such physical services. 33. Governing Law; Jurisdiction and Venue; Attorneys' Fees. This Contract shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia (without regard to the conflicts or choice of law principles thereof). The parties irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the State of Georgia, and agree that the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, shall be an appropriate and convenient place of venue to resolve any dispute with respect to this Contract. In the event either party commences any proceeding against the other party with respect to this Contract, the parties agree that neither party shall be entitled to recover attorneys' fees except as otherwise specifically provided for by law. 34. Contract. The parties acknowledge and agree that both parties substantially participated in negotiating the provisions of this Contract; and, therefore, the parties agree that this Contract shall not be construed more favorably toward one Page 10 of 12 party than the other party as a result of one party primarily drafting the Contract. The section and other headings in this Contract are for convenience of reference only and shall not be construed, expressly or by implication, so as to affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions hereof. This Section and other headings in this Contract are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect, expressly or by implication, the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions hereof. 35. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 36. Conflicting and Precedence. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is called for one is as binding as if called for by all. In the event there are any conflicting provisions or requirement in the component parts of this Contract,the several Contract Documents shall take precedence in the following order: RFP# 17-254 A Contract- Including Exhibits IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Consultant and Augusta have duly executed and delivered this Contract. CONSU TANT: SOU STAR EMS I 3i Zo i Printed, . -: JIM ADKINS d to Title: C C. • (corporate seal) AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 0 , I iii a4[ P ted name: Ja °AiIJackso date A e: Administr: A % IA _ °gym ...A.** ` .. i test: Y�4. e A#4 ¢'" k' 1!, /. , �� e Lena . . ipr j: . f e Title le ofCommission , s ,sem C;Eg,ttCat 4 ,v4 QQ• ~ Page 11 of 12 ,, COMPENSATION/PRICE SHEET Without exception, any organization/individual responding to this RFP shall use the protocols and procedures as defined below. Price quotations shall be provided in each of the provided spaces. Price quotations must be provided for additional items. Any difference in cost for any part the course instruction and testing shall be listed separately. All price quotations need to include all copies, materials, handouts, tests, and records, course instruction, practicals and instructors. The decision to implement any listed items rests with the Fire Department not the organization/individual providing these services. Price per student $ (8cbQ Price per student manual as: Total Price for no more than 25 students $ ot343ac Price Per Year 1st - 2nd Year $_ � 3rd Year $___ 2 D 4" Year 5th Year $w (9 D BID SUBMITTED BY: NAME: n^ P16AL►s-,5 COMPANY: -9-.ea►onx1 &A,),ceS Vit?)1A. ibtrc dot E-MS ADDRESS: 21/4-4S-1 CITY/STATE: Q uc .�sa. e of TELEPHONE: 10D40. - 86,3 c18abm mob V 2l - LIP( t FAX: '1®1.0- -)38 c. AIL: SIPS \CD U.0 G� Aol. . Conn SIGNATURE: C,:, g (Fee proposal must be sealed and placed in a separate sealed envelope labeled on the outside of the package to clearly indicate that it is a response to RFP#17-254A Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course Instructor.) Y-* RFP 17-254A Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course instructor RFP Due Thursday,December 28,2017 @ 11:00 a.m. Page 20 of 33