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SEPTEMBER 16, 2005
05-284
RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE:
ACCEPT DONATIONS AND APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH OSHKOSH FOUNDATION / CR MEYER FOR WATER
PARK AT POLLOCK POOL SITE
INITIATED BY:
CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, various donations have been made by the community for the
construction of a water park at the Pollock Pool Site; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the Common Council to acknowledge and accept
such donations and all future contributions to this project;
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Foundation has coordinated the efforts to raise money
for the construction of the water park and has established funds for the payment of
design services and construction costs for the construction of a community water park;
and
WHEREAS, §62.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes allows municipalities to accept the
donation of materials and/or labor for public construction as an exception to the
requirements of the public bidding statute; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Foundation and the underlying donors are desirous of
contracting with CR Meyer for the construction of the water park facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that, on behalf of the residents of this community, the City acknowledges with
deep gratitude and appreciation the generous donations of all contributors to the water
park project at the Pollock Pool site and that the proper City officials are authorized and
directed to take those steps necessary to accept these donations and acknowledge
these philanthropic activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached agreement with the Oshkosh
Area Community Foundation and CR Meyer for design and construction of a water park
facility at the Pollack Pool site is hereby approved and the proper City officials are
hereby authorized to execute and deliver the agreement in substantially the same form
as attached hereto, any changes in the execution copy being deemed approved by their
respective signatures, and said City officials are authorized and directed to take those
steps necessary to implement the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
Agreement Between
the City of Oshkosh,
The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
and CR Meyer and Sons Company
This agreement is between the City of Oshkosh ("City"); The Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation ("Foundation") and CR Meyer and Sons Company ("CR Meyer").
WHEREAS, the City has property for REPLACEMENT OF Pollock Pool in the City of
Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the expansion area of Pollock Water Park as a site
for public improvements; and
WHEREAS, §62.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes allows municipalities to accept donation
of materials and/or labor for public construction as an exception to the requirements of
the public bidding statute; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation has received donations for the construction of Pollock
Water Park; and,
WHEREAS, the Foundation and the underlying donors are desirous of contracting with
CR Meyer for construction of the improvements; and
WHEREAS, CR Meyer has assisted with the coordination of donations for the site
improvements and wishes to provide design and construction services relative to the
construction of Water Park; and
WHEREAS, the Water Park will become the property of the City of Oshkosh upon its
completion.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the
parties do hereby agree to the following terms and conditions of this agreement:
Part One - Design Services
Article I. Responsibilities of CR Meyer
CR Meyer shall :
1.1
1.2
Assign qualified architects and other design professionals to perform the
design services required under this contract.
visit the site, become familiar with local conditions, and correlate observable
conditions with the requirements of the City of Oshkosh's site plans, schedule
and the anticipated budget for the project. .
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1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Review the alternative approaches to design and construction of the project
and coordinate with the Foundation, the staff of the City of Oshkosh, and the
steering committee in the design of the water park.
Review the laws applicable to design and construction of the project and
advise the City of Oshkosh and the steering committee of any conflicts
between legal requirements and the proposed project plans.
Make revisions to the preliminary design documents, budget or other
documents as directed by the Foundation and City of Oshkosh.
Submit to the City of Oshkosh and the Foundation a proposal, including the
completed preliminary design documents, a statement of the proposed
contract sum, and a proposed schedule for completion of the project.
Preliminary design documents shall consist of preliminary design drawings,
outline specifications or other documents sufficient to establish the size,
quality and character of the water park, its architectural, structural, mechanical
and electrical systems, and the materials and such other elements of the
project as may be appropriate.
Have construction budgets prepared by qualified professionals, cost estimators
or contractors.
Article II -- City Obligations
The City shall:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
provide full information in a timely manner regarding the requirements for the
project, including the city's objectives, schedule and constraints relating to the
project.
develop an overall plan for the site, including plans and budgets for those
portions of the site development of which are not included within this
agreement.
designate the Director of Parks to coordinate the project on the City's behalf.
The City through the Director of Parks shall render decisions in a timely
manner pertaining to documents submitted by the Design/Builder in order to
avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the
Design/Builder's services. The city may obtain independent review of the
documents by a separate architect, engineer, contractor, or cost estimator.
Such independent review shall be undertaken at the city's expense and in a
timely manner and shall not delay the orderly progress of the Design/Builder's
services.
furnish surveys or other documentation describing physical characteristics,
legal limitations and utility locations for the site of the project, and a written
legal description of the site. The surveys and legal information shall include,
as applicable, grades and lines of streets, alleys, pavements, and adjoining
property and structures; adjacent drainage; rights-of-way restrictions,
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2.5
2.6
easements, encroachments, zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries and
contours of the site; locations, dimensions and necessary data pertaining to
existing structures, other improvements and trees; and information
concerning available utility services and lines, both public and private, above
and below grade, including inverts and depths.
make available to CR Meyer all results and reports of prior tests, inspections
or investigations conducted relative to the project site involving environmental
conditions and remediation at the project site which are in the City's
possession.
furnish evaluations of hazardous materials.
Article III - Foundation Obligations
The Foundation shall:
3.1
3.2
3.3
Coordinate donations received for the purpose of constructing the pool facility
on the site.
Participate on the Steering Committee.
Make payments of amounts due in accordance with Article VI of this
agreement.
Article IV - Ownership and Use of Documents and Electronic Data
4.1
4.2
Drawings, specifications and other documents and electronic data are
furnished for use solely with respect to this project. The City shall be
permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies of the drawings,
specifications and other documents and electronic data furnished by CR
Meyer for information and reference in connection with the project subject to
the provisions contained in 4.2 and 4.3 below.
If CR Meyer defaults in its obligations to the Foundation or City, CR Meyer
shall grant a license to the City and Foundation to use the drawings,
specifications, and other documents and electronic data for the completion of
the project.
Article V - Time
5.1
CR Meyer shall prepare a schedule for the performance of the services under
this agreement which shall take into consideration the needs of the City and
Foundation and coordination with other public projects proposed for the
overall park site. This schedule shall include allowances for periods of time
required for the City's and Foundation's review and for approval of
submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the project.
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5.2
If CR Meyer is delayed in the performance of services through no fault of CR
Meyer such schedule shall be equitably adjusted.
Article VI - Payments
6.1 Payment shall be made to CR Meyer upon receipt of funds by Foundation
within three business days of such receipt of funds until the entire balance of
$5,975,000.00 is paid.
Part Seven - Dispute Resolution - Mediation and Arbitration
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
Claims, disputes or other matters in question between the parties to this
agreement arising out of or relating to the agreement or breach thereof shall be
subject to and decided by mediation or arbitration. Such Mediation/Arbitration
shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 788 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
In addition to and prior to arbitration, the parties shall endeavor to settle
disputes by mediation. Demand for mediation shall be filed in writing with the
other parties. A demand for mediation shall be made within a reasonable time
after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no event
shall the demand for mediation be made after the date when institution of a
legal or equitable proceeding based on such claim, dispute or other matter in
question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The parties
shall mutually agree upon a mediator to assist the parties in the mediation
process.
Demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other parties. A
demand for arbitration shall be made within a reasonable time after the claim,
dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no event shall the demand
for arbitration be made after the date when institution of a legal or equitable
proceeding based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question would be
barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
An arbitration pursuant to this paragraph shall be heard by an arbitrator
mutually agreed upon by all parties to the arbitration or by a panel of
arbitrators comprised of one arbitrator selected by each party to this
agreement.
The award rendered by the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final, and
judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with the applicable law in any
court having jurisdiction thereof.
Article 8 -- Miscellaneous Provisions
8.1
8.2
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
This agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs,
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8.3
successors and assigns. No party shall assign this agreement without the
written consent of all other parties.
This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any and all prior negotiations, representations or agreements,
either written or oral. This agreement may only be amended by written
instrument signed by all parties.
Article 9 -- Termination of Agreement
9.1
9.2
9.3
This agreement may be terminated by any party upon seven (7) days written
notice to the other parties hereto should any party fail to substantially perform
in accordance with the terms of this agreement through no fault of the party
initiating the termination.
This agreement may be terminated by the City or Foundation without cause
upon at least seven (7) days written notice to the other parties.
In the event of termination not the fault of CR Meyer, CR Meyer shall be
compensated for services performed to the termination date, together with
reimbursable expenses then due.
Part 2 Agreement - Construction Article I -- Basic Definitions
1.1
1.2
The contract documents consist of the Part 1 Agreement to the extent not
modified by this Part 2 Agreement, this Part 2 Agreement, CR Meyer's
proposal and written addenda to the Proposal, the Construction documents
approved by City and Foundation, and modifications issues after execution of
this Part 2 Agreement. A modification is a Change Order signed by all parties.
The term "work" shall mean the construction and services provided by CR
Meyer to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement.
Article II - Ownership and Use of Documents and Electronic Data
2.1
2.2
Drawings, specifications and other documents and electronic data are
furnished for use solely with respect to this project. The City shall be
permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies of the drawings,
specifications and other documents and electronic data furnished by CR
Meyer for information and reference in connection with the project subject to
the provisions contained in 2.2 and 2.3 below.
If CR Meyer defaults in its obligations to the Foundation or City, CR Meyer
shall grant a license to the City and Foundation to use the drawings,
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specifications, and other documents and electronic data for the completion of
the project.
Article III -- Responsibilities of the City of Oshkosh The City shall:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
cooperate with the Design/Builder in securing building and other permits,
licenses and inspections..Any costs or fees, other than those payable to the
City of Oshkosh, shall be included in the proposal.
furnish services of engineers and environmental consultants when necessary
to properly carry out the responsibilities of this agreement.
disclose, all information known to the city regarding the presence of
pollutants, hazardous materials or other environmental conditions at the project
site.
Give prompt written notice to Peter LeCompte of CR Meyer through the
Director of Parks of any fault or defect in the work or nonconformity with the
proposal or construction documents which the City observes or otherwise
becomes aware of.
communicate with persons or entities employed or retained by CR Meyer in
connection with this project through CR Meyer unless otherwise directed by
CR Meyer.
Give CR Meyer Notice to Proceed.
Article IV .- CR Meyer Services and Responsibilities
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Design services required by this Part 2 agreement shall be performed by
qualified architects and other design professionals.
CR Meyer shall be responsible to the City for acts and omissions of any.
employees, subcontractors and their agents and employees and other
persons including the Architect and other design professionals performing any
portion of CR Meyer's obligations under this Part 2 agreement.
CR Meyer shall designate a representative authorized to act on CR Meyer's
behalf with respect to this project.
CR Meyer shall submit construction documents for review and approval by
the City and Foundation. Construction documents shall include drawings,
specifications, and other documents and electronic data setting forth in detail
the requirements for construction of the work and shall be consistent with the
intent of the project, provide information for the use of those in the building
trades; and include documents customarily required for regulatory agency
approvals.
CR Meyer, with the assistance of the City of Oshkosh, shall file documents
required to obtain necessary approvals of governmental authorities having
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4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
jurisdiction over the project.
CR Meyer shall promptly notify the City of Oshkosh when all permits have
been obtained to enable the project to proceed.
CR Meyer shall provide or cause to be provided and shall pay for all design
services, labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and
machinery, water, heat, temporary utilities, transportation and other facilities
and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the work,
whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be
incorporated in the work.
CR Meyer shall be responsible for all construction means, methods,
techniques, sequences and procedures, and for coordinating all portions of
the work under this part 2 agreement.
CR Meyer shall keep the City of Oshkosh and the Foundation informed of the
progress and quality of the work.
CR Meyer shall be responsible for correcting work which does not conform to
the contract documents.
CR Meyer warrants that all materials and equipment furnished under the
contract will be of good quality and new unless otherwise approved by the
City and Foundation; that the construction will be free from faults and defects;
and that the construction will conform with the requirements of the contract
documents. Construction not conforming to these requirements shall be
corrected.
CR Meyer shall pay all sales, consumer, use and similar taxes and shall
secure and pay for all building and other permits and governmental fees,
except permits issued by the City of Oshkosh, licenses and inspections
necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work.
CR Meyer shall comply with and give notices required by laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities relating to the project.
CR Meyer shall pay all royalties and license fees for patented designs,
processes or products and shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of
patent rights and shall hold the City and Foundation harmless from loss on
account thereof.
CR Meyer shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from the
accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by operations under this
Part 2 agreement. At the completion of the work, CR Meyer shall remove from
the site waste materials, rubbish, tools, construction equipment, machinery
and surplus materials.
CR Meyer shall notify the City and Foundation when CR Meyer believes that
the work or an agreed upon portion thereof is substantially completed. If the
City and Foundation concur, CR Meyer shall issue a certificate of substantial
Completion which shall establish the date of Substantial completion, shall
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4.17
4.18
4.19
Article V.
state the responsibility of each party for security, maintenance, heat, utilities,
damage to the work and insurance. Shall include a list of items to be
completed or corrected and shall fix the time within which CR Meyer shall
complete items listed therein.
CR Meyer shall maintain one record copy of the drawings, specifications,
product data, samples, product warranties, shop drawings, change orders
and other modifications at CR Meyer's offices and in good order and regularly
updated to record the completed construction. These shall be delivered to the
City of Oshkosh Public Works Department upon completion of construction
and prior to final payment. In addition, CR Meyer shall provide either a
blanket lien waiver covering all subcontractors for the project or individual lien
waivers from all subcontractors upon completion of the project and prior to
final payment.
CR Meyer shall coordinate with the City of Oshkosh, its employees,
contractors and agents in coordination of construction performed by the City
of Oshkosh or its contractors or agents.
If CR Meyer is delayed at any time in the progress of the work by an act or
neglect of the City of Oshkosh, Foundation, or the employees of either, or
separate contractors employed by the City of Oshkosh, or by labor disputes,
fire, unusual delay in deliveries, adverse weather conditions not reasonably
anticipated, unavoidable casualties or other causes beyond the control of CR
Meyer, or by delay authorized by the City, or by other causes that the City
and CR Meyer agree may justify delay then the contract time shall be
reasonably extended by change order to this agreement.
Health and Safety
The services to be performed under this agreement may be on and/or adjacent to a site,
which contains hazardous substances on the surface and/or subsurface. Therefore, in
performance of the services, CR Meyer shall itself satisfy and cause all subcontractors to
satisfy, as a minimum, all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, ordinances, and
lawful orders by public authorities regarding health and safety, including, but not limited
to, Title 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response,
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Where required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or by the City of
Oshkosh, CR Meyer shall also develop and implement a Health and Safety Plan for the
site, which shall be approved by a designated representative of CR Meyer and provided
to the City of Oshkosh upon request. CR Meyer shall remain liable for compliance by its
employees, agents, and lower tier subcontractors with the Health and Safety Plan and
procedures for the site and shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from all claims,
damages, suits, losses and expenses in any way arising from non-compliance with the
Health and Safety Plan.
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Current regulations promulgated by OSHA require that a "competent person" conduct
inspections of excavations and review any supporting system, if workers are to enter the
excavations. See Title 29 CFR Part 1926 (Subpart P). In the event that services to be
performed by CR Meyer under this Agreement include entry into an excavation by CR
Meyer's employees or employees of its lower tier subcontractors, CR Meyer shall
furnish a properly qualified "competent person" and shall be responsible for the duties of
inspection and/or monitoring of excavations required of the "competent person" under
Title 29 CFR Part 1926 (Subpart P).
CR Meyer shall provide to the City of Oshkosh Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) upon
request for any chemical products to be used by CR Meyer on the project site premises.
In providing notifications and MSDS, CR Meyer shall comply with the standards set forth
in Title 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Article VI
Contaminated Material
Except as expressly set forth for an assignment, CR Meyer is not, and has no authority
to act as, a handler, generator, operator, treater or storer, transporter, or disposer of
hazardous or toxic substances found or identified at the site, and the City of Oshkosh
shall undertake all such functions.
I n the event that CR Meyer undertakes or assumes any of the activities enumerated in
the preceding paragraph without written authorization of the City, CR Meyer assumes the
risk of, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from any and all claims,
damages, suits, losses and expenses in any way arising from such .activities.
Article VII - Foundation Responsibilities
7.1
The Foundation shall make payments for work completed in accordance with
Article VI of the Part 1 Agreement.
Article VIII - Payments
8.1
Payment shall be made as provided in Article VI of the Part 1 Agreement.
Article IX - Protection of Persons and Property
9.1
CR Meyer shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and providing
supervision of aii safety precautions and programs in connection with the
performance of this Part 2 Agreement.
CR Meyer shall take reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall
provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to : (1)
employees on the work and other persons who may be affected thereby,
9.2
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9.3
(2) the work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether
in storage on or off the site, under care, custody or control of CR Meyer or CR
Meyer's contractors; and (3) other property at or adjacent thereto, such as
trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not
designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.
CR Meyer shall give notices and comply with applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities bearing on the safety of
persons or property or their protection from damage, injury or loss.
CR Meyer shall promptly remedy damage and loss (other than damage or loss
insured under property insurance provided or required by the contract
documents) to property at the site caused in whole or in part by CR Meyer, its
contractors or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or by anyone for
whose acts they may be liable.
9.4
Article X -- Insurance and Bonds
CR Meyer shall not commence work under this contract until it has obtained all
insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance has been approved by the
City, nor shall CR Meyer allow any Subcontractor to commence work on subcontract
until all similar insurance required of the Subcontractor has been obtained and
approved.
10.1
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR-LIABILITY. BONDS
& PROPERTY
A. Commercial General Liability coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office Forms #CG 00 01 07 98 and #CG 25 03 11 85, including coverage for Products
Liability, Completed Operations, Contractual Liability, and Explosion, Collapse,
Underground coverage with the following minimum limits:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
General aggregate limit (other than
Products-Completed Operations)
Products-Completed Operations aggregate
Personal and Advertising Injury limit
Each Occurrence limit
Fire Damage limit - anyone fire
Medical Expense limit - anyone person
Watercraft Liability, (Protection & Indemnity coverage) if the project
work includes the use of, or operation of any watercraft,
then Watercraft Liability insurance must be in force with a limit of
$1,000,000 per occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage.
Products - Completed Operations coverage must be carried
for one year after completion of work.
per project $2,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
50,000
5,000
Automobile Liability coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services
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.
A.
Office Form #CA 0001 0797, with minimum limits of $1 ,000,000
combined single limit per accident for Bodily Injury and Property Damage,
provided on a Symbol #1-Any Auto basis.
C.
Workers' Compensation as required by the State of Wisconsin, and
Employers Liability insurance with sufficient limits to meet underlying
Umbrella Liability insurance requirements. If applicable for the work,
coverage must include Maritime (Jones Act) or Longshoremen's and
Harbor Workers Act coverage.
D.
Umbrella Liability providing coverage at least as broad as the underlying
Commercial General Liability, Watercraft Liability (if required), Automobile
Liability and Employers Liability, with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 each
occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and a maximum self-insured
retention of $10,000.
E.
Aircraft Liability, if the project work includes the use of, or operation of any
aircraft or helicopter, then Aircraft Liability insurance must be in force with
a limit of $3,000,000 per occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property
Damage including Passenger liability and including liability for any slung
cargo.
F
Professional Liability. Each Claim -- $500,000.00; annual aggregate --
$1,000,000.00. coverage must continue for 2 years after final payment for
services.
10.2
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBCONTRACTOR
All subcontractors shall be required to obtain Commercial General Liability (if
applicable Watercraft liability), Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation
and Employers Liability, (if applicable Aircraft liability) insurance. This
insurance shall be as broad and with the same limits as those required per
Contractor requirements contained in Section I. above.
10.3
APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTORS/SUBCONTRACTORS/SUB-SUB
CONTRACTORS
Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers who have a Best's
Insurance Reports rating of no less than A- and a Financial Size Category of no
less than Class VI, and who are authorized as an admitted insurance company in
the state of Wisconsin.
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B.
C.
10.4
The City of Oshkosh, the City of Oshkosh's elected or appointed officials, and
employees shall be named as additional insureds on all Liability policies for liability
arising out of project work, except for Professional Liability policy.
Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the City of Oshkosh shall be submitted prior
to commencement of the work to City Clerk - City of Oshkosh. These certificates
shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be
canceled or non renewed until at least 30 days' prior written notice has been given
to the City of Oshkosh.
City Responsibilities.
The City of Oshkosh shall provide Property Coverage (Builder's Risk) on a replacement
cost basis which shall cover property on the project work sites and property in transit. Any
additional coverage desired by the contractor shall be provided by CR Meyer.
Article XI - Indemnification
11.1
11.2
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CR Meyer shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Oshkosh and the Foundation, their employees, elected
officials, board members, and consultants from and against claims, damages,
losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising out of
or resulting from performance of the work, provided that such claim, damage,
loss or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or
injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the work itself)
including loss of use resulting therefrom, but only to the extent caused in
whole or in part by negligent acts or omissions of CR Meyer, anyone directly
or indirectly employed by CR Meyer or anyone for whose acts CR Meyer may
be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations of
indemnity which would otherwise exist as to a party or person described in
this paragraph.
In claims against any person or entity indemnified under this article by an
employee of CR Meyer, anyone directly or indirectly employed by CR Meyer
or anyone for whose acts CR Meyer may be liable, the indemnification
obligation under this article shall not be limited by a limitation on amount or
type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for CR Meyer under
workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit
acts.
Article XII -- Changes in the Work
12.1
Changes in the Work may be accomplished after execution of this Part 2
Agreement without invalidating this Part 2 Agreement by Change Order.
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Article XI - Correction of Work
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
CR Meyer shall promptly correct work rejected by the City or Foundation or
known by CR Meyer to be defective or failing to conform to the requirements
of the contract documents, whether observed before or after substantial
completion and whether or not fabricated, installed or completed. CR Meyer
shall hear the costs of correcting such rejected work, including any additional
testing or inspections required thereby.
If within one (1) year after the date of substantial completion of the work or,
after the date for commencement of any warranties established or agreed
upon, any of the work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements
of the contract documents, CR Meyer shall promptly correct the work after
receipt of written notice from the City to do so, unless the City has previously
given notice to CR Meyer of acceptance of such condition.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to establish a period of limitation with
respect to other obligations that CR Meyer may have under the contract
documents. The one year time period established in section 11.2 relates only
to the specific obligation of CR Meyer to correct the work and has no
relationship to the time within which the obligation to comply with the contract
documents may be sought to be enforced, nor to the time within which
proceedings may be commenced to establish CR Meyers liability with respect
to its' obligations other than the obligation to specifically correct the work.
If CR Meyer fails to correct nonconforming work as required or fails to carry
out work in accordance with the contract documents, the City may, by written
order signed by the City Manager, stop the work, or any portion thereof, until
the cause for such order has been eliminated; however, the City's right to stop
the work shall not give rise to a duty on the part of the City to exercise this
right for the benefit of CR Meyer or other persons or entities.
If CR Meyer defaults or neglects to carry out the work in accordance with the
contract documents and fails within seven (7) days after receipt of written
notice from the City to commence and continue correction of such default or
neglect with diligence and promptness, the City may give a second written
notice to CR Meyer and seven (7) days following receipt by CR Meyer of such
second notice, the City may, without prejudice to any other remedies that it
may have at law or equity, correct such deficiencies. In such case an
appropriate change order shall be issued deducting from the payments then
or thereafter due to CR Meyer, the costs of correcting such deficiencies. If the
payments then or thereafter due are not sufficient to cover the amount of the
deduction, the City shall invoice the difference to CR Meyer and CR Meyer
shall pay the difference to the City within thirty (30) days of such invoice.
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Article XIV - Work by the City of Oshkosh I Public Construction Contractors
14.1
14.2
The City of Oshkosh reserves the right to perform construction or operations
related to the park project with the City's own employees and to award
separate contracts in connection with other portions of the Project or other
construction or operations on the site under conditions of insurance identical
to the provisions of this Part 2 Agreement. If CR Meyer claims that delay is
involved because of such action by the City, CR Meyer shall notify the City
and Foundation of such claims and the parties may adjust the contract time
pursuant to Article XIII below. If CR Meyer claims that additional cost is
involved because of such action by the City, CR Meyer shall notify the City
and Foundation of such claims and the parties may enter into a change order
if necessary to account for such additional cost.
CR Meyer shall afford the City's employees or separate contractors
reasonable opportunity for introduction and storage of their materials and
equipment and performance of their activities and shall connect and coordinate
CR Meyer's construction and operations with theirs as required.
Article XV - Time
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
Unless otherwise indicated, the parties shall perform their respective
obligations as expeditiously as is consistent with reasonable skill and care
and the orderly progress of the project.
Time limits stated in the contract documents are of the essence. The work to
be performed under this Part 2 Agreement shall commence upon receipt of a
notice to proceed unless otherwise agreed.
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 documents that the City of Oshkosh may occupy and utilize the work
for its intended use.
Based upon the proposal submitted by CR Meyer, a construction schedule
shall be submitted and, subject to authorized modifications, substantial
completion shall be achieved on or before May 31,2006.
If CR Meyer is delayed at any time in the progress of the work by an act or
neglect of the City or Foundation, their employees, agents or contractors, or by
changes in the work ordered by the City or Foundation, or by labor disputes,
fire, unusual delay in deliveries, adverse weather conditions not reasonably
anticipatable, unavoidable casualties or other causes beyond the control of
CR Meyer or by delay authorized by the City of Oshkosh or Foundation, or by
other causes which the City, Foundation and CR Meyer agree may justify
delay, then the contract time shall be reasonably extended by Change Order.
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Article XVI - Dispute Resolution - Mediation and Arbitration
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
Claims, disputes or other matters in question between the parties to this
agreement arising out of or relating to the agreement or breach thereof shall
be subject to and decided by mediation or arbitration. Such
Mediation/Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 788 of the
Wisconsin Statutes.
In addition to and prior to arbitration, the parties shall endeavor to settle
disputes by mediation. Demand for mediation shall be filed in writing with the
other parties. A demand for mediation shall be made within a reasonable time
after the claim, dispute, or other matter in question has arisen. In no event
shall the demand for mediation be made after the date when institution of a
legal or equitable proceeding based on such claim, dispute or other matter in
question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The parties
shall mutually agree upon a mediator to assist the parties in the mediation
process.
Demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other parties. A
demand for arbitration shall be made within a reasonable time after the claim,
dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no event shall the demand
for arbitration be made after the date when institution of a legal or equitable
proceeding based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question would be
barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
An arbitration pursuant to this paragraph shall be heard by an arbitrator
mutually agreed upon by all parties to the arbitration or by a panel of
arbitrators comprised of one arbitrator selected by each party to this
agreement.
The award rendered by the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final, and
judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with the applicable law in any
court having jurisdiction thereof.
Article XVII -- Miscellaneous Provisions
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
This agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs,
successors and assigns. No party shall assign this agreement without the
written consent of all other parties.
CR Meyer shall as soon as practicable after the execution of this Part 2
Agreement provide to the City and Foundation in writing the names of the
persons or entities CR Meyer will engage as contractors for the project.
This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any and all prior negotiations, representations or agreements,
either written or oral. This agreement may only be amended by written
instrument signed by all parties.
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Article XVIII -- Termination of Agreement
18.1
18.2
18.3
This Part 2 Agreement may be terminated by the City or Foundation upon
fourteen (14) days written notice to the other parties in the event that the
project is abandoned. If such termination occurs, CR Meyer shall be
compensated for work completed to the termination date, together with
reimbursable expenses then due.
If CR Meyer defaults or persistently fails or neglects to carry out the work
in accordance with the Contract Documents or fails to perform the
provisions of this Part 2 Agreement, the City and/or Foundation may give
written" notice, with copies provided to all parties to this Agreement, that
the party giving notice intends to terminate the Agreement. IF CR Meyer
fails to correct the defaults, failure or neglect within seven (7) days after
being given notice, the party seeking to correct the default, failure or
neglect may then give a second written notice and, after an additional
seven (7) days, the City and/or Foundation may without prejudice to any
other remedy terminate the employment of CR Meyer and take
possession of the site and of all materials, equipment, tools and
construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by CR Meyer and
finish the work by whatever method deemed most expedient. If the unpaid
balance of the contract sum exceeds the expense of finishing the work
and all damages incurred by the Foundation and City, such excess shall
be paid to CR Meyer. If the expense of completing the work and all
damages incurred by the Foundation and City exceed the unpaid balance,
the City shall invoice CR Meyer for the difference and CR Meyer shall pay
the difference within 30 days of receipt of invoice. This obligation for
payment shall survive termination of this Part 2 Agreement.
If the Foundation fails to make payment when due, CR Meyer may give
written notice of CR Meyer's intention to terminate this Part 2 Agreement.
Notice Shall be given to the Foundation with a copy of such notice to be
given to the City of Oshkosh. If CR Meyer fails to make payment within
seven (7) days after receipt of such notice, CR Meyer may give a second
written notice and, seven (7) days after receipt of such second written
notice by the Foundation, CR Meyer may terminate this Part 2 Agreement.
If such termination occurs, CR Meyer shall be compensated for work
completed to the termination date, together with reimbursable expenses
then due.
Article XIX -- Notices
19.1
Notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be given as follows:
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To the City of Oshkosh:
Mr. Tom Stephany
Director of Parks
215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh,VVI54903-1130
To the Oshkosh Community Foundation:
Ms. Eileen Connolly-Keesler
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation 404 W. Main
Oshkosh,VVl54901
To CR Meyer:
Mr. Peter LeCompte
CR Meyer and Sons Company
895 West 20th Avenue
P.O. Box 2157
Oshkosh,VVI54903-2157
This Agreement entered in this
day of
CITY OF OSHKOSH
Richard A. Wollangk
City Manager
Pamela R. Ubrig
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Lynn A. Lorenson
Assistant City Attorney
,2005.
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