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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Agreement - Belfor USA Group Inc - Installation of Hanging Nets around Damaged Plaster at MPAC1316 (' 'ot j'y BUILDINO 227 WAEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH 11FNI). INDIANA46601-1830 CITY OFSOUTH BEND PETEBUTTIGIFG, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS October 9, 2018 Hank Manalli Belfor USA Group, Inc. 185 Oakland Avenue, Suite 150 Birmingham, MI 48009 RE: Emergency Services Agreement Dear Mr. Manalli: PI 10M[' 574/ 235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on October 9, 2018, approved the above referenced agreement regarding the installation of hanging nets around damaged plaster cornices at the Morris Performing Arts Center in the amount of $14,566. Enclosed please find the original of the agreement for your signature. Please sign and return the original agreement to our office and retain a copy for your records. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235- 9251. Sincerely, Linda M. Martin, Clerk Enclosure GARY A. Gii,o'r SUZANNA M. FRITZBERG ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JAMEs A, MUEIJ-Ei� THERESE J. DoRAU 13ELFOR t0j PROPERTY RESTORATION (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.), CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE # SERVICES AGREEMENT This Services Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and entered into on September 18 , 2018 between BELFOR USA Group, Inc., dba BELFOR Property Restoration, a Colorado corporation ("Contractor") with its principal place of business at 185 Oakland Avenue, Suite 150, Birmingham, MI 480�09 and City of South Bend with its principal place of business at 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601-.12Q2.J" Owner"), Owner and Contractor may be referred to throughout individually as a "Party," or together as the "Pat -ties." RECITALS: WHERE, AS, Contractor is a service contractor engaged in the business of supplying emergency response, disaster restoration, reconstruction and related services, necessitated by fire, water, wind, smoke, Contamination, corrosion and any other natural or rnanmade disaster. WHERE, AS, Owner's Property suffered damages as a result of falling plaster —. Owner desires to hire Contractor to perform professional services with respect to Owners property located at 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 - 1202 ("Property"). Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to Perform the Work (as defined in Section 2). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT Work shall commence on__ September 19,-2018 ("Commencement Date"). The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion no later than __J!1-5ey�enDa�Sfrorn the Commencement Date, subject to adjustment or early termination as provided herein. Substantial Completion is the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work or designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract so that the Owner can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use. Parties agree that Contractor shall order the building materials only upon the execution of this Agreement, therefor; Owner's delay in signing this Agreement shall not be included in calculating time frames for payment or performance obligations. Contractor shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement for the period that such failure or delay is beyond Contractor's control. SECTION 2. SCOPE OF WORK, The scope of work under this Agreement concerns restoration services to the Property for damages caused by a Falling Plaster . The itemized list of the Work to be done is limited to the installation of hanging nets around plaste cornices ,.to,.,guard against additional falling plaster. Contractor shall provide wenches to lift and hold Owner supplied nets in place. Contractor shall cover and protect The cost thereof is agreed to by the Parties as Rate & Material. The Contractor shall assume no liability and shall be Held Harmless by the Owner and Structure Point Engineering for any and all recourse, damage, or injury as a result of this action. Contractor further agrees to perform the Work in good and workmanlike manner, and in accordance with industry standards established by those engaged in a business similar to that of the Contractor. SECTION 3. CONTRACTOR'S COMPENSATION. 3.1 Conti -act Sum. The Owner shall pay the Contractor the Contract Sum in current funds for the Contractor's performance of the Contract, 'rho Contract Sum shall be one of the following: V. 1 3118 Page 1 of 9 13ELFOR JO) PROPERTY RESTORATION ORATION (EE1_FOR USA GROUP, INC.) (Check the appropriate hox.) [ « » ] Budget NTB Amount - in the amount off 14.566*6* , subject to any change orders, additions, or deductions, and as further set forth in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A. * Actual to be invoiced on a Rate & Material Basis. [ « » ] 131JI F'OR'S National Rate and Material Schedule attached as Exhibit B. 3.2. Invoicing., 3.2.1 Owner agrees to pay Contractor's invoice within 30 days of receipt by the Owner. If Owner dispute's any arrrount within an invoice, then Owner shall pay all undisputed amounts within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice and shall provide to Contractor, in writing, an explanation of the disputed amount with all supporting documentation within seven (7) days from Owner's receipt of the disputed invoice. Failure to do so shall result in an absolute waiver of Owner's right to dispute any amounts under said invoice. Owner agrees that it shall only assert disputes grounded in good faith and reasonable judgment. Owner shall not withhold payment of any undisputed amount payable by reason of any dispute. III the event of any such dispute, the Pat -ties shall seek to resolve the disputed amount promptly. If such disputed arnount cannot be resolved within fourteen (14) days of Owner's notice, then the Owner shall place the entire disputed amount in escrow until the Parties are able to resolve such dispute. The Contractor reserves the right to cease or suspend any work until the undisputed amount is paid in lidl, including interest, for Services performed. 3.2.2 Contractor's right to timely and full payment of its progress and final invoice shall not be contingent upon resolution of any disputes between the Owner and its insurer(s) or dependent upon the insurers' payment or approval of Contractor's invoices or charges. 3.2.3 In the event Owner fails to make payments promptly under this contract, it would be difficult to fix the damages suffered by Contractor because of varying rates of interest and inflation and because late payment impairs capital and. bonding capacity. As liquidated darnages the parties therefore agree that a charge of '1.5 percent per month will be assessed on all overdue payments. This rate represents a reasonable endeavor to estimate fair compensation for the foreseeable losses that might result from late payment. If payment is not timely made, on submitted invoices, Contractor reserves the right to cease any work, whether present or future, until Contractor is fully paid, including interest, for services performed. 3.2.4 The Owner waives any right of rccoupment or setoff that it may have, whether any such right arises by virtue of contract or law, with respect to the payments for any Work under this Agreement. Payments for Work shall be made in full without any setoff or recoupment. 3.2.5 Owner understands and agrees that the Owner's obligation to make timely payment is not abated, stayed, contingent, dependent or conditioned on Owner awaiting funds from its insurer(s), local government, State government, the federal government, or any government agency, grant, charitable organization, or any third -party. 3.3 Payment Schedule. Unless the parties otherwise agree to a payment schedule as set forth herein, Owner agrees to pay Contractor's invoice within 30 days of receipt by the Owner. [fNSRRT FIXED PAYMENT SCHEDULE IF APPLICABLE] 3.4 Adiustunents to Contract Sum. It is understood that the Work may be subject to change due to unknown factors. Such changes may result in a revised amendment which may increase the price and scope of the Work. It is understood that the Work may be subject to change due to unknown factors, those changes may result in a revised estimate, additional scope V.1 3/18 Page 2 of 9 BELFOR (,*J . . ....... . __ PROPERTY RESI' "ORATION (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.) or a supplement which may increase price and scope of the project. All non-insured code upgrades, deductibles, or work not covered by the insurance policy is the financial liability and responsibility of the Owner and must be mutually agreed upon in a written change order. 14.1 Application of Prevailing Wage Determinations, Contractor will comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and any applicable federal or State minimum wage laws during the performance of the Work. Owner warrants and represents that it is not subject to, nor is it receiving funds subject to, prevailing wage determinations under federal laws, such as the Davis -Bacon Act or the Service Contract Act, or under any similar or like State laws. Owner further acknowledges and represents that it has not provided Contractor with any federal or State prevailing wage deten-ninations. Should Owner or Contractor subsequently be notified that the Work is subject to prevailing wage determinations, Owner agrees to issue a written change order to comply with the applicable prevailing wage determination(s), plus a standard mark-up for overhead and profit. Owner further agrees to pay and indemnify Conti -actor for any and all penalties a State or Federal agency may assess under prevailing wage laws. Should Owner and Contractor disagree on the applicable prevailing wage rate(s), the Owner agrees to pay the amount determined by the State or Federal agency or the amount listed by the United States Department of Labor in its wage determination for the applicable classification in the appropriate jurisdiction or the appropriate similar/like State wage determination, whichever is higher and necessary to comply with the law. Owner has waived compliance with the Davis -Bacon Act and directed the Conti -actor to perform the work utilizing Non-[Jnion and Non - Prevailing Wage personnel. 3.5 Payment Source. Owner understands and agrees to pay Contractor the Contract Sum, along with any adjustments and amounts owed Linder this Section 3 regardless of whether Owner receives funds from its insurer(s), local government, State government, the federal government, or any government agency, grant, charitable organization or third -party. Owner's payrnent to Contractor for the Contract Sum, along with any adjustments and arnounts owed under Section 3 shall not be contingent, dependent or conditioned on Owner's insurer(s), local government, State government, the federal government, or any government agency, grant, charitable organization or tbird-party. Owner understands that Contractor will maintain job records for a period of no more than three years, Should Owner desire to maintain records for a longer period, Owner shall request copies from Contractor and agrees to pay the costs associated with such preservation or copies. SECTION 4. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE 4.1 Industry Standards. Contractor shall perform the Work in accordance with industry standards established by those engaged in a business similar to that of Contractor. 4.2 Equipment, Supplies and Expenses. Conti -actor shall provide all equipment and supplies to property perform the Work, and shall pay for all material, labor, sales taxes, salaries, federal and provincial employment taxes, and any similar payroll taxes relating to employees of Contractor incurred in the performance of the Work. 4.3 Licenses. Contractor shall obtain at its own cost all licenses (including professional licenses), permits, certificates and authorizations necessary for Contractor to do business in all jurisdictions where any part of the Work are to be performed. Contractor shall also obtain all licenses, permits, certificates and authorizations necessary in connection with Contractor's performance of the Work, and give all notices required tinder applicable law. 4.4 Waste Removal. Conti -actor shall keep the Property free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by Contractor's operations. 4.5 Owner's Separate Contractors. Site Conditions: In the event that Contractor's Work depends upon the proper and timely execution of the work of Owner's separate contractors, Contractor may rely upon the work of such separate contractor for fitness and suitability to accept and incorporate Contractors Work. Contractor shall not be responsible for the any cost of time impacts arising out of defects in the work of Owner's separate contractors to the extent such defects were not reasonably discoverable upon a cursory visual inspection. The parties acknowledge that Contractor has little opportunity to perform other V. 1 3/18 Page 3 of 9 BELFOR 40) PROPERTY RESTORATION (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.) than a Visual inspection of the site prior to commencement of Work pursuant to a Work Order; accordingly, Contractor shall not assume the risk of site conditions that are not reasonably discoverable during such inspection. Contractor shall immediately notify the Owner LIP011 encountering a concealed or otherwise unknown condition that may increase Conti -actor's time of cost to perform, tinder no circumstances beyond three (3) business days from encountering such condition. 4.6 Abatement of Hazardous Materials. If mold, microbial matter, or other hazardous material is (1) found on any property covered by this Agreement and (2) the Owner directs Contractor to provide any Services related to such mold, microbial matter or other hazardous material, the parties agree to perform the Set -vices to Current industry standards and according to any local, State or Federal laws. If Owner does not agree to perform and pay for inold or abatement Work to current industry standards, which include clearance testing by an Industrial Hygienist, Owner agrees to indemnify, defend, hold harmless (including payment or reimbursement of Contractor's reasonable legal defense costs) and release Contractor from and against any claim, damage, loss or lawsuit regarding the failure to rernediate or from the spreading of the mold or hazardous materials. SECTION 5. APPICABLE LAW AND REGULATIONS 5.1 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State where the Property is located, 5.2 Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws in performing the Work. Contractor shall not take, and is not authorized to take, any action in the name of or on behalf of Agent or Owner, or which Would violate any applicable law, 5.3 Non -Discrimination. Contractor shall not permit any discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons in connection with the performance of this Agreement on account of sex, disability, marital status, age, race, religion, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. SECTION 6. CONFIDENTIALITY Parties may exchange and disclose Confidential Information to the other for the Sole purpose Of PCIfOrtning the Work under the terms of this Agreement (the "Put -pose"). The term "Confidential Information" as defined in this Agreement shall mean all 1-101-IpLiblic, confidential and proprietary information that is disclosed by one party to the other for the purposes of this Agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, information relative to the disclosing party's finances, assets, technology, ownership, capital structure, operations, business plans and prospects, information technology, formulas, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, other intellectual property, customer and vendor identities and pricing information, as well as information regarding employees and contractors (whether oral, written, graphic, visual and/or computer generated). The Party in receipt of Confidential Information is identified as "Recipient" herein, and the Party that disclosed its Confidential Information is identified as "Discloser" herein, Recipient shall maintain in strict confidence all Confidential Information disclosed during performance of the Work throughout the time period identified herein, and shall not use any Confidential Information in any way inconsistent with the Purpose. Recipient shall use the same degree of care in safeguarding Discloser's Confidential Information as it uses with respect to its own proprietary information and in no event less than reasonable care. The obligations imposed upon either Party shall not apply to any information or data which: (i) is already available to or in the possession of the receiving Patty or its Representatives and was from a third Party which, to, the receiving Party's reasonable knowledge or belief, (ii) is not under an obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing Party with respect to any such information or data; (iii) is or becomes available to the public through no breach of this Agreement; (iv) Is independently developed by the receiving Patty without reference to any Confidential Information disclosed; (v) is approved for release (and only to the extent so approved) by the disclosing Party; or (vi) is disclosed Pursuant to the lawful requirement of a court or V. 1 3/19 Page 4 of BELFOR t*) PROPERTY RESTORATioN (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.) governmental agency or where required by operation of law. The confidentiality obligations of the pat -ties under this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of one (1) year. SECTION 7. INSURANCE Upon request by Owner, Contractor shall provide Owner with a Certificate evidencing that it has obtained insurance satisfying all requirements as set forth below. The following policies and coverages shall be furnished by Contractor: Commercial General and Umbrella LiabilftyInsurance: Contractor shall. maintain commercial general liability (CGL) coverage, with $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, and $4,000,00�0 in the annual aggregate. CGL insurance shall be written on Insurance Work Office form CG 00 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products -completed operations, personal injury, contractual liability, broad form property damage liability, products and completed operations coverage and X,CJJ (explosion, collapse, underground) hazards. Business Auto Insurance: Contractor shall maintain business auto liability with $ 1,000,000 combined single limit per accident f'or bodily injury and property damage, without annual aggregate, Defense costs shall be in addition to the limit of liability. Coverage shall apply to any automobile owned, hired and non -owned. Workers' Compensation and Employees Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain worker's compensation insurance as required by the state in which the work is being performed and Employer's Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. The General Liability and Automobile Liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain the following provisions: "Owner" and other insureds mentioned in this Section 7 shall be included as Additional Insured and Certificate holder as respects the Commercial General Liability Insurance and Business Automobile Liability Insurance. This shall apply to claims, costs, injuries or damages. Owner and other insureds mentioned in Section 7 shall not, be reason of their inclusion as insureds, become liable for any payment of premiums to carriers for such insurance coverage. For any claims related to this Project, Contractor's insurance coverage or subcontractors (if applicable) shall be primary insurance as respects Owner, its partners, principals, officers, directors, agents, employees, representatives, and insurers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by Owner shall be excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute to it. All insurance policies provided under the Contract Documents shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled except after prior written notice has been given to Owner. SECTION 8. INDEMNIFICATION 8.1 Indeinnification by Conti -actor. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, and the Owner's representatives, and employees, from all claims for bodily injury, death, and property damage (including reasonable attorney fees and court costs) to the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, its subcontractors, or anyone employed by either one of them for whose acts they may be liable. Contractor shall be entitled to reimbursement of any defense costs paid above Contractor's percentage of liability for the underlying claim. VA 3/18 Page 5 of 9 13ELFOR (01 PROPERTY RESTORATION (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.) 8.2 Indemnification by Owner. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless Contractor, and Contractor's officers, directors, members, agents, and employees, subcontractors, or anyone employed by any of there for whose acts any of them may be liable from all claims for bodily injury and property damage (including reasonable attorney fees and Court costs and expenses) to the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Owner, or Owner's officers, directors, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors. Owner shall be entitled to reimbursement of any defense costs paid above Owner's percentage of liability for the underlying claim. 8.3 Limitation on Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR ENHANCED DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO, AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY TORT OR BREACH OF CONTRACT, REGARDLESS OF (A) WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, (B) WHETHER OR NO'r ITWAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND (C) THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. 8.4 Maximum Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL CONTRACTOR's AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE TOTAL OF THE AMOUNTS PAID TO CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT IN THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. 8.5 Environmental Hazards. Contractor shall have DO liability for, and shall be indemnified and held harmless from and against, all clairns, damages, liabilities, and costs arising out of or relating to the presence, discovery, or failure to discover, remove, address, remediate or Cleanup environmental or biological hazards including, but not limited to, mold, fungus, hazardous waste, substances or materials, or asbestos Unless the Work specifically calls for Contractor to perform hazinat discovery, mold remediation or abatement services. SECTION 9. WARRANTY CONTRACTOR GIVES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES. OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PROPERTY MAY CONTAIN MOLD. OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CONTRACTOR GIVES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES AND/OR THE WORK. AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF GOOD WORIC-MANSHIP. For reconstruction set -vices only, Contractor warrants to Owner that all materials and equipment used in or incorporated into the Work will be of good ClUality and free of liens (to the extent payment has been received), claims, and security interests of third parties; that all labor, installation, materials and equipment used or incorporated into the Work will be of good quality, installed in a good and workmanlike manner, and free from defects; and the Work will conforill with the requirements of this Contract and all applicable codes. The foregoing Warranty shall commence on the date of the project's substantial completion and continue for a period of one (1) year. The Contractor's warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation or normal wear and tear and normal usage. All warranties are contingent upon full payment to the Contractor. If any goods or materials provided by Contractor in the performance of the Work are warranted by the manufacturer, then Contractor shall make every effort to transfer to Owner all such warranties (and deliver all documents evidencing Such warranties). Further, mold and asbestos abatement work is not warrantable and Owner agrees that no written or implied warranty exists for such work. Work performance is complete upon clearance testing of the work by an Industrial Hygienist with such test results subject to current industry standards and local environmental conditions. VA 3M Page 6 of 9 BELFOR 40) PROPERTY RESTORATION (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC,) SECTION 10. TERMINATION Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement, at any time, and for any or no reason whatsoever, by giving the other party not less than thirty (30) days advance written notice of same, which notice shall specify the effective date of early termination. Contractor shall receive compensation for all the Work performed through the effective date of early termination. Termination for Cause. Contractor may terminate this Agreement or suspend performance of the Services if Owner fails to pay Conti -actor any undisputed amounts when due and Owner fails to cure such failure within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from Contractor. SECTION It. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING 11.1 Assignment. The parties shall not assign or transfer this Agreernent or any of their obligations arising hereunder to any third party without the written consent of the other party. Any assignment or transfer without said consent shall be null and void. 11.2 Subcontracts. Contractor may utilize any subcontractor in connection with providing the Work upon giving notice to the Owner. Utilization by Contractor of, or Owner's approval of, any subcontractor shall in no way relieve Contractor of any of its obligations or liabilities under this Agreement. SECTION 12. CHANGE IN THE WORK If the parties hereto agree to a stipulated sum for the Contract Sum, then by appropriate Change Order ("Change Order"), changes in the Work may be accomplished after execution of the Contract, The Owner, without invalidating the Contract, may order changes in the Work within the general scope of the Contract consisting of additions, deletions or other revisions, with the Contract Sum and Contract Time being adjusted accordingly. Such changes in the Work shall be authorized by written Change Order signed by the Owner and Contractor. Adjustments in the Contract Sum and Conti -act Time resulting from a change in the Work shall be determined by mutual agreement of the parties, by the Contractor's cost of labor, material, equipment, and reasonable overhead and profit, unless the parties agree on another method for determining the cost or credit. SECTION 13. RFAXASES Owner releases Contractor from: (a) work limitations or policy defenses imposed by Owner's insurer and for work not performed due to the refusal of Owner's insurance company to pay for it. (b) claims caused by any environmental consultant for re -growth after "clearance" is obtained from an environmental consultant or due to un-remediated pre-existing conditions. (c) performing mold remediation not specifically described and included in an approved scope of work. (d) damage to Owner's personal property. Owner is responsible for removing and declaring, in writing, Owner's personal property before Contractor begins any work at the Property. Owner waives any content damage or theft clairns against Contractor for any property not removed by Owner. SECTION 14. NOTICE Any information or notices required to be given tinder this Agreement must be in writing and delivered either by: (i) certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice will be deemed delivered three (3) business days after deposit, postage prepaid; (ii) a reputable messenger service or a nationally recognized overnight courier, in which case notice will be V 13/18 Page 7 of 9 BELFOR PROPERTY RESMIZATIOT4 (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.) deemed delivered one (1) business day after deposit with such messenger or courier; or (iii) personal delivery with receipt acknowledged in writing, in which case notice will be deemed delivered when received. All notices should be addressed as follows: For the Owner: For the Contractor: Attention: General Counsel BELFOR USA Group, Inc. 185 Oakland Ave., Ste 150 Birmingham, MI 48009 The foregoing addresses may be changed from time to time by notice to the other party in the manner set forth above. SECTION 15. MISCELLANEOUS 15.1 Independent Parties. The Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Owner. Nothing in this Contract shall be interpreted as creating any joint venture, partnership, joint tenancy, agency or other similar legal relationship between Owner and Contractor, or as creating any contractual obligation, whether direct, indirect or third party beneficiary, on the part of Owner to any Subcontractor. 15.2 Force Ma icure. Any delay or failure by either party in the performance of its obligations shall not constitute a default or give rise to any claim for damages if, and only to the extent and for such period of time that; (i) such delay or failure is caused by an event or Occurrence beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of such party or any subcontractor, supplier, or other party acting under or through Such party; and (ii) said party is unable to prevent such delay or failure through the exercise of reasonable diligence. Events that shall be deerned to be beyond the control of the parties hereto shall include, but not be limited to: acts of nature or the public enemy; expropriation or confiscation of facilities by governmental or military authorities; changes in laws; war, acts ofterrorism, rebellion, sabotage or riots; floods, unusually Severe weather that could not reasonably have been anticipated; fires, explosions, or other catastrophes; or, other similar Occurrences. 15.3 No Waiver. Failure of either Party at any time to require performance by the other party of any provision hereof shall in no way affect the full right to require such performance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by a party of a breach of any of the provisions hereof constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision. 15.4 Severability. If any provision hereof is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable Linder applicable law, this Agreement shall be considered divisible as to SLICII provision and such provision shall thereafter be inoperative, provided however, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding. 15.5 Governing Law. This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced Linder the law where the Work was performed without regard to laws of any other jurisdiction. 15.6 Entire Agreement, This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the work and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements relating thereto either written or oral, except to the extent that they are expressly incorporated herein. All exhibits and attachments hereto are incorporated into and made a pail of this Agreement. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, no changes, alterations or modifications to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the respective pat -ties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written, the corporate parties by their officers duly authorized, V.1 V18 Page 8 of 9 Owner: City of South Bend By: APP40vul) PIP V.1 3/18 Page 9 of 9 13ELFOR 401 PROPERTY RESTORATION (BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.) BELFOR USA Group, Inc. (Contractor) By: Name; -HankManalli----- Title: General Manager__ Date: EXHIBIT A- SCOPE OF WORK EXHIBIT B BELFOR'S RATE AND MATERIAL SCHEDULE Date Name BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM 10/01/2018 Alicia Czarnecki/Kara Bovles Purchasing ® Michael Schmidt Department Engineering ❑ Agreement [ I Contract L] Proposal Ll Addendum ® Professional Services ❑ Resolution ❑ Bid Opening ❑ Bid Award ❑ Req. to Advertise ❑ Title Sheet ❑ Quote Opening ❑ Quote Award ❑ Change Order No. ❑ C/O & PCA No. ❑ PCA ❑ Ease/Encroach. ❑ Traffic Control n Other: Company or Vendor Name Belfor USA Group, Inc. New Vendor ❑ Yes ® No ❑ If Yes, Approved by Purchasing MBE/WBE Contractor ❑ MBE ❑ WBE MBEIWBE Contractor Requested ❑ No ❑ Yes Name of Company Project Name Morris Theater Emergency Plaster Work Project Number Funding Source Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description 118-094 Liability Insurance 226-0419-672.43-02 $14,566.00 Emergency work necessary to secure ceiling of Morris Performing Arts Center and gain occupancV approval after plaster fell from rim of main dome. ❑ Required Contractor's Certification Form Attached (Non - Collusion. Non -Discrimination, Non -Debarment, E-Verify, Iran, etc.) Amount of ❑ Increase ❑ Decrease Previous Amount: Current Percent of Change: New Amount Total Percent of Change: Copy Original ® ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Jeff Jarnecke Kara Dispersal After Approval