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HomeMy WebLinkAbout Shallow Creek Kennels - 2nd K9 Contract 2024-2 1 SHALLOW CREEK KENNELS INC. 6572 Seneca Road Sharpsville, PA 16150 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES Narcotics Detection/Patrol Police Service Dog And now this day January 3rd, 2024, this agreement is entered into between Shallow Creek Kennels, Inc. hereinafter referred to as “Contractor” City of Oshkosh Police Department, hereinafter referred to as “Department” and in consideration thereof agree as follows: ARTICLE I This agreement will become effective on the date of execution of same and will remain in full force and effect for a period of six weeks which is agreed to be six weeks from the commencement of training, or unless earlier terminated as provided in Article IV of this agreement. Training shall commence no later than March 18th, 2024, and is estimated to conclude on or before April 26th, 2024. ARTICLE II The contractor will perform the services specified in the description of services attached to this agreement and incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall provide the pre-training of one (1) canine(s) supplied by the Contractor and the training of one (1) handler chosen by the Department. It is specifically agreed that the Contractor shall have sole and exclusive discretion to determine the methods, details and means of performing the services more fully described in Article IV. ARTICLE III In consideration for the services to be performed by the Contractor, the Department agrees to pay the Contractor the sum of $16,000.00 said to be paid as follows: $10,000.00 deposit to be paid by February 5th, or when K9 is selected and the balance of $6,000.00 before the conclusion of the training session, no later than April 26th, 2024. Neither the K9’s and/or certifications completed will be released until such time as payment has been rendered in full. If the Department desires to terminate the Agreement prior to the conclusion of the six-week training session, the Department shall forfeit all sums of money paid to the Contractor. DocuSign Envelope ID: 53C59D5F-9EFD-4C36-BB2B-72C85B7CCB2D 2 ARTICLE IV The Contractor agrees to devote his time, expertise, and effort to the performance of his services to the Department as contracted to under the terms of the Agreement; however, it is specifically understood by the parties that the Contractor may at his discretion engage in and provide other services for additional clients, departments and individuals who may not be a party to this Agreement during the length of this Agreement. The contractor will supply all the food and board for the canines who are participating in pre-training under the terms of this Agreement. Further, the Contractor will supply all tools and instruments required to perform the services as contracted to under the terms of the Agreement. The Department assumes sole and complete responsibility and liability for all injuries that may be sustained by either the canines or handlers which may occur during the training sessions or after the conclusions of the training sessions. It is specifically understood and agreed that the Contractor will not be providing worker’s compensation insurance to the handlers who may be participating in the training sessions. It is specifically understood and agreed upon by the parties that the Department shall always maintain a liability insurance policy on behalf of their canines. The Contractor will not be liable to the Department or any other individuals who may claim any right due to a relationship with the Department for any act or omission in the performance of the services contracted for under the terms of this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of the duties or obligations provided for under the terms of the same may be assigned by the Contractor without the prior written consent of the Department. DocuSign Envelope ID: 53C59D5F-9EFD-4C36-BB2B-72C85B7CCB2D 3 ARTICLE V Contractor agrees to train the respective canines possessing the proper drives and characteristics, in the following areas: tracking, area search, article search, building search, criminal apprehension, obedience work, handler protection and narcotics detection with respect to cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines and all their derivatives. (NO-X) (YES)(NOT SURE YET) Marijuana. (No Marijuana will be used during training. If Marijuana is required, it will be added the last week of class.) Provided that the canine team(s) meets the standards and requirements of the North American Police Work Dog Association at the conclusion of the training sessions contracted for under the terms of this Agreement, the Contractor agrees to certify said canine(s) and handler(s). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officer, intending to be legally bound hereby. WITNESS: PARTIES OF THE FIRST PART: C. John Brannon II __________________________ _______________________________ Shallow Creek Kennels, Inc. Agent ATTEST: PARTY OF THE SECOND PART: ________________________ ________________________________ Authorizing Official DocuSign Envelope ID: 53C59D5F-9EFD-4C36-BB2B-72C85B7CCB2D 4 CITY OF OSHKOSH By: _______________________________ Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager And: _______________________________ Diane Bartlett, City Clerk APPROVED: I hereby certify that the necessary provisions have been made to pay the liability which will accrue under this contract _____________________________ City Attorney _______________________________ City Comptroller DocuSign Envelope ID: 53C59D5F-9EFD-4C36-BB2B-72C85B7CCB2D