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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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