HomeMy WebLinkAboutMedi-Vans Transport Speciaoists AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT
BETWEEN
CITY OF OSHKOSH
AND
MEDI-VANS TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS, INC.
This AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT made and entered into this 4th
day of December , 19 87 , by and between the CITY OF
OSHKOSH, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" , party of the first
part, and MEDI-VANS TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS, INC. , hereinafter
referred to as "MEDI-VANS" , party of the second part
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants of the
parties hereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND BOUNDARIES
a. It is agreed that Medi-Vans will provide specialized
transportation service at a reduced rate of cost to
handicapped elderly citizens in Oshkosh.
b. That Medi-Vans under this contract, will transport
eligible patrons only within the corporate limits of
the City of Oshkosh.
2 . ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION
a. Eligible patrons shall call a specified telephone
number.
b. Upon reaching the specified number, the patron will
give his name, address, the number of passengers
involved, the approximate time he wants the
transportation, destination, and return time.
c. Patrons shall be advised to call for service as much
in advance as possible.
d. Said service shall be available twenty-four (24)
hours a day, and at a minimum, available from 7 : 00
AM - 7 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday, and weekends
from 8 : 00 AM - 5: 00 PM.
e. It is further agreed that eligible patrons shall be
permitted to place a scheduled pickup request. For
example, if a patron desires to be picked up at the
same time every morning to be taken to work, or in
the evening from work to home, the request will
automatically be repeated without the need to place
a phone call each time.
f. Said service may be on a shared basis. If Medi-Vans
receives additional call (s) for pickups of this
nature in the vicinity of the first call, or near
the route of patrons in the vehicle, the vehicle
will deviate, depending on the circumstances, from
the route to pickup the additional passenger(s) .
g. Medi-Vans will take all possible precautions to
avoid any undue delay of any patrons, either at
point of pickup or enroute.
h. Drivers of vehicles shall assist in the loading and
unloading of persons, parcels and personal effects.
An extra attendant, if needed, shall be requested
when need for a ride is called in.
i. No smoking is allowed in vehicle unless permission
is granted mutually by driver and rider(s) .
j . All drivers of vehicles shall have a minimum of CPR
training, up-to-date according to Red Cross
standards.
3 . VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
a. Vehicles shall be wheelchair vans with reclining
wheelchairs, and ramp or lift equipped.
b. Vehicles shall be equipped with a first aid kit and
standard fire extinguisher.
c. Vehicles shall be equipped with two way radio
communication.
d. Vehicles shall be adequately maintained to protect
the safety of the patrons and promote cleanliness.
4 . BUDGET, COSTS AND COMPENSATION
a. Monies have been granted by the Winnebago County
Committee on aging, and the City for the institution
of said services.
b. The City will provide a base subsidy of THREE
DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($3 . 00) per patron per one way
ride.
c. Eligible patrons will be charged FOUR DOLLARS AND
00/100 ($4. 00) per person per one way ride.
d. The cost for an extra attendant, as may be requested
by patrons, shall be EIGHT DOLLARS AND 00/100
($8 . 00) per one way ride. Said cost shall be in
addition to the $4 . 00 charge listed above.
e. Medi-Vans will bill the City once a month. Billings
shall be made within one week after the end of each
month.
f. Billings will be sent to the Director of the Oshkosh
Seniors Center, who will verify said amounts and
forward said billings to the City for payment.
g. Payment by the City shall be made by the third
Friday of each month for services rendered the
previous month.
5 . PERMITS AND LICENSES
a. Medi-Vans shall obtain and pay for required permits
and licenses in its operation of said service.
6 . INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
a. Medi-Vans agrees to and does hereby hold the City
harmless and does hereby indemnify the City against
any and all claims or demands of any person arising
by reason of Medi-Vans' operation of said service.
b. Medi-Vans shall carry the required worker's
compensation insurance, and shall provide property
damage insurance of not less than $350, 000. 00
coverage per occurrence, with the City named as an
additional insured.
c. Any and all claims arising from said operation shall
be handled by Medi-Vans or its insurance carrier,
and Medi-Vans or its insurance carrier shall defend
the City in any litigation arising from such claims,
and pay any judgments obtained in any such
litigation.
7 . PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY
a. Any promotion or publicity which the City desires
concerning this service shall be provided by the
City or other persons authorized by the City, with
Medi-Vans being under no obligation to expend monies
for such promotion or publicity.
8 . DURATION OF CONTRACT
a. This contract shall remain in effect and bind said
parties to its conditions and covenants for one (1)
year from the 1st day of January, 1988 .
b. Medi-Vans or the City shall give thirty (30) days
written notice prior to any discontinuance or change
in services provided.
9 . AGREEMENT
a. During the term of this Agreement, Medi-Vans shall
serve as primary provider of said service for the
City, and the City shall not, during the term of
this Agreement, enter into an agreement with any
other cab company or organization for the operation
of a similar service.
b. The City shall notify Medi-Vans after September 30th
of the amount of available funds to be expended
before December 31st to see if any limitations on
service are needed.
10. AMENDMENTS TO OR CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT
a. Whenever either Medi-Vans or the City are unable to
meet their full responsibilities under the terms of
this Contract, adjustments to this contract may be
mutually agreed upon.
CITY OF OSHKOSH MEDI-VANS TRANSPORT
SPECIALISTS, INC.
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WILLIAM D. FR EH OWNER
CITY MANAGER
PAMELA R. UBRIG� I j �
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Deputy City Clerk
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