HomeMy WebLinkAboutProfessional Service Agreement with Idaho Polygraph Association for Polygraph Mentorship, Education and Trainina Services
AGREEMENT
FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES is made this 11 th
day of June, 2007, and entered into by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho, hereinafter referred to as
"CITY", 33 East Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642, and Idaho Polyqraph
Association, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT', whose business address is
5400 West Franklin Road, Suite K. Boise, Idaho 83705.
INTRODUCTION
Whereas, the City has a need for services involving Polyqraph
Mentorship, Education and Trainina Services; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is specially trained, experienced and
competent to peliorm and has agreed to provide such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants,
terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Scope of Services:
1.1 CONSULTANT shall peliorm and furnish to the City upon execution
of this Agreement and receipt of the City's written notice to proceed, all
services, and comply in all respects, as specified in the document titled
"Scope of Services" a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by this reference, together with any amendments that
may be agreed to in writing by the parties.
1.2 All documents, drawings and written work product prepared or
produced by the Consultant under this Agreement, including without
limitation electronic data files, are the property of the Consultant; provided
, however, the City shall have the right to reproduce, publish and use all
such work, or any part thereof, in any manner and for any purposes
whatsoever and to authorize others to do so.
1.3 The Consultant shall provide services and work under this
Agreement consistent with the requirements and standards established by
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applicable federal, state and city laws, ordinances, regulations and
resolutions. The Consultant represents and warrants that it will perform
it's work in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and
practices for the profession or professions that are used in performance of
this Agreement and that are in effect at the time of performance of this
Agreement. Except for that representation and any representations made
or contained in any proposal submitted by the Consultant and any reports
or opinions prepared or issued as part of the work performed by the
Consultant under this Agreement, Consultant makes no other warranties,
either express or implied, as part of this Agreement.
1.4 Services and work provide by the consultant at the City's request
under this Agreement will be performed in a timely manner in accordance
with a Schedule of Work, which the parties hereto shall agree to. The
Schedule of Work may be revised from time to time upon mutual written
consent of the parties.
2. Consideration
2.1 The Consultant shall be compensated on a Lump Sum basis as
provided in Exhibit B "Payment Schedule" attached hereto and by
reference made a part hereof.
2.2 The Consultant shall provide the City with a invoice at the
completion of services for services provided, which the City will pay within
30 days of receipt of a correct invoice approved by the City. The City will
not withhold any Federal or State income taxes or Social Security Tax
from any payment made by City to Consultant under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Payment of all taxes and other
assessments on such sums is the sole responsibility of Consultant.
2.3 Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Consultant shall
not be entitled to no receive from the City any additional consideration,
compensation, salary, wages, or other type of remuneration for services
rendered under this Agreement., including, but not limited to, meals,
lodging, transportation, drawings, renderings or mockups. Specifically,
Consultant shall not be entitled by virtue of this Agreement to
consideration in the form of overtime, health insurance benefits,
retirement benefits, paid holidays or other paid leaves of absence of any
type or kind whatsoever.
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3. Time of Performance:
This agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties,
and shall expire six (6) months after execution of the agreement, or unless
sooner terminated as provided below or unless some other method or
time of termination is listed in Exhibit A. This Agreement shall terminate
automatically on the occurrence of (a) bankruptcy or insolvency of either
party, or (b) sale of Consultants business.
4. Independent Contractor:
4.1 In all matters pertaining to this agreement, CONSULTANT shall be
acting as an independent contractor, and neither CONSULTANT nor any
officer, employee or agent of CONSULTANT will be deemed an employee
of CITY. Except as expressly provided in Exhibit A, Consultant has no
authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in the
City. The selection and designation of the personnel of the CITY in the
performance of this agreement shall be made by the CITY.
4.2 Consultant shall determine the method, details and means of
performing the work and services to be provided by Consultant under this
Agreement. Consultant shall be responsible to City only for the
requirements and results speCified in this Agreement and, except as
expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be subjected to City's
control with respect to the physical action or activities of Consultant in
fulfillment of this Agreement. If in the performance of this Agreement any
third persons are employed by Consultant, such persons shall be deemed
to be contractors of Consultant and subject to this section 4.
5. Indemnification and Insurance:
CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save and hold harmless CITY from
and for any and all losses, claims, actions, judgments for damages, or
injury to persons or property and losses and expenses and other costs
including litigation costs and attorney's fees, arising out of, resulting from,
or in connection with the performance of this Agreement by the
CONSULTANT, its servants, agents, officers, employees, guests, and
business invitees, and not caused by or arising out of the tortuous conduct
of CITY or its employees.
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6. Notices: Any and all notices required to be given by either of the parties
hereto, unless otherwise stated in this agreement, shall be in writing and
be deemed communicated when mailed in the United States mail,
certified, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
City of Meridian
Purchasing Agent
33 E. Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
with a copy to
City of Meridian
Meridian Police Department
1401 East Watertower
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Idaho Polyqraph Association
Attn: Chip Morqan
5400 West Franklin Road
Boise. 10083705
Either party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph
by giving written notice of such change to the other in the manner herein
provided.
8. Attorney Fees: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties
hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in
addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and
reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by a Court of competent
jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract
between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture
of this Agreement.
9. Time is of the Essence: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that
time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term,
condition and provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any
of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a default
under, this Agreement by the party so failing to perform.
10. Assignment: It is expressly agreed and understood by the parties
hereto, that CONSULTANT shall not have the right to assign, transfer,
hypothecate or sell any of its rights under this Agreement except upon the
prior express written consent of CITY.
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11. Discrimination Prohibited: In performing the Services required herein,
CONSULTANT shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal,
state or local law, rule or regulation against any person on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age or disability.
12. Reports and Information:
12.1 At such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, there
shall be furnished to the CITY such statements, records, reports, data and
information as the CITY may request pertaining to matters covered by this
Agreement.
12.2 Consultant shall maintain all writings, documents and records
prepared or compiled in connection with the performance of this
Agreement for a minimum of four (4) years from the termination or
completion of this or Agreement. This includes any handwriting,
typewriting, printing, photo static, photographic and every other means of
recording upon any tangible thing, any form of communication or
representation including letters, words, pictures, sounds or symbols or any
combination thereof.
13. Audits and Inspections: At any time during normal business hours and
as often as the CITY may deem necessary, there shall be made available
to the CITY for examination all of CONSULTANT'S records with respect to
all matters covered by this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall permit the
CITY to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such
records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls,
records of personnel, conditions of employment and other data relating to
all matters covered by this Agreement.
14. Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material: No material produced
in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to copyright in
the United States or in any other country. The CITY shall have
unrestricted authority to publish, disclose and otherwise use, in whole or in
part, any reports, data or other materials prepared under this Agreement.
15. Compliance with Laws: In performing the scope of services required
hereunder, CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, and codes of Federal, State, and local governments.
16. Changes: The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the
Scope of Services to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including
any increase or decrease in the amount of CONSULTANT'S
compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the CITY
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and CONSULTANT, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this
Agreement.
17. Termination: If, through any cause, CONSULTANT, its officers,
employees, or agents fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, violates any of the covenants,
agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, falsifies any record or
document required to be prepared under this agreement, engages in
fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of misconduct in the performance of
this contract, or if the City Council determines that termination of this
Agreement is in the best interest of CITY, the CITY shall thereupon have
the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to
CONSULTANT of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof at least fifteen (15) days before the effective date of such
termination. CONSULTANT may terminate this agreement at any time by
giving at least sixty (60) days notice to CITY.
In the event of any termination of this Agreement, all finished or
unfinished documents, data, and reports prepared by CONSULTANT
under this Agreement shall, at the option of the CITY, become its
property, and CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and
equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily complete hereunder.
In the event of cancellation of the Agreement, the City of Meridian shall
pay to the Idaho Polygraph Association a prorated portion of the sum of
$4.000.00 reflecting the time during which services were actually
performed by the Idaho Polygraph Association.
Notwithstanding the above, CONSULTANT shall not be relieved of liability
to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of
this Agreement by CONSULTANT, and the CITY may withhold any
payments to CONSULTANT for the purposes of set-off until such time as
the exact amount of damages due the CITY from CONSULTANT is
determined. This provision shall survive the termination of this agreement
and shall not relieve CONSULTANT of its liability to the CITY for
damages.
18. Construction and Severability: If any part of this Agreement is held to
be invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder
of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion.
19. Advice of Attorney: Each party warrants and represents that in
executing this Agreement. It has received independent legal advice from
it's attorney's or the opportunity to seek such advice.
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19. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings,
oral of written, whether previous to the execution hereof or
contemporaneous herewith.
20. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, and the
ordinances of the City of Meridian.
21. Approval Required: This Agreement shall not become effective or
binding until approved by the City of Meridian.
CITY OF MERIDIAN
IDAHO POLYGRAPGH ASSOCIATION
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Approved as to Content
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KEITH ATTS, PURCHASING AGENT
Department Approval
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CITY ATTORNEY
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Attachment A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1 . Polygraph Mentorship
a. Formal polygraph mentoring program and supervision.
b. In-service polygraph training and mentoring for Detective
Eric Stoffle.
c. Lifetime Quality Control of all polygraph work product
produced by Detective Eric Stoffle.
d. Polygraph office suite workspace, network and recording
facilities to conduct criminal polygraphs to an evidentiary
standard.
e. Criminal polygraph testing supervision during Detective
Eric Stoffle's participation in the mentoring program
(selfpaced), not to exceed six (6) months in duration from
The date of agreement execution.
f. Assistance, supervision, and mentoring with pre
-employment polygraphs, as needed..
g. Formal "Letter of Internship Completion" at the end of the
training period..
2. Discretion regarding case investigation:
The Meridian Police Chief and his officers shall have the right to exercise
due discretion in the performance of this Agreement, including, but not
limited to, the type, nature, extent, use, and/or result of any response or
activity regarding polygraph examinations undertaken by the Meridian
Police Chief and his officers in the course of case investigations.
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3. Liability of Idaho Polygraph Association:
Polygraph examinations and related investigations are the sole
responsibility of the Meridian police Department. Consequently, unless
otherwise agreed to in writing, the Idaho Polygraph Association, Chip
Morgan, and/or his associates shall not be responsible or liable for
polygraph case investigations but shall serve only as polygraph case
consultants.
4. Duties of Polygraph Examiner:
When, during the course of the polygraph examination, the examiner
Determines that the examinee may have committed a crime, the examiner
Shall make the appropriate and necessary actions, including notifying the
case agent/investigator in a timely manner.
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Attachment B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
A. Upon initiation of the mentoring program, Idaho Polygraph Associates shall
prepare and submit an invoice to the City of Meridian. The City of Meridian shall
provide the Idaho Polygraph Association, payment in the sun of $2,000.00.
B. Upon completion of the mentoring program, Idaho Polygraph Associates shall
prepare and submit an invoice to the City of Meridian. Upon acceptance of the work
and approval of the invoice, the City of Meridian shall provide the Idaho Polygraph
Association, payment in the sun of $2,000.00 for the acceptable performance of
services set forth herein.
TASK DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A. Initiation of Polygraph Mentoring Program $2,000.00
B. Completion of Polygraph Mentoring Program $2,000.00
TOTAL $4,000.00
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