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Item K01 L/2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS C ounty of M onroe Mayor David Rice, District 4 Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District 1 The Florida Keys Michelle Coldiron, District 2 Vacant, District 3 Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5 County Commission Meeting March 16, 2022 Agenda Item Number: K.1 Agenda Item Summary #10240 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Airports TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Richard Strickland (305) 809-5200 N/A AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to purchase a 2023 F550 Alexis Custom Light Rescue Unit from National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov), a national purchasing cooperative, through Alexis Fire Equipment Company, in the amount of $241,952.00 for ARFF Station 7 located at the Key West International Airport, pursuant to Chapter 7, Section 3, paragraph 2 of the Monroe County Purchasing Policy. The vehicle will be paid from EYW Essential Airport Equipment FDOT Grant G1V31 (50%) and Key West Airport Fund 404 (50%). ITEM BACKGROUND: The F550 Rescue Unit is replacing a tow-behind Trailer, thus it will allow a more effective and efficient response and can be outfitted for more diverse missions (large event operations, rescue ops, special details, etc.). PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On March 17, 2021, the BOCC approved original FDOT Grant Agreement G1V31, and on February 16, 2022, the BOCC approved Amendment #1 adding $175,000 in additional grant funding. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. DOCUMENTATION: Alexis Quote Key West International Airport MPA-1905-LOC-and-Alexis-EXECUTED FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: Expiration Date: Qbdlfu!Qh/!2545 L/2 Total Dollar Value of Contract: $241,952.00 Total Cost to County: -0- Current Year Portion: Budgeted: yes Source of Funds: FDOT Grant G1V31 (50%) and Key West Airport Fund 404 (50%) CPI: Indirect Costs: Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: Revenue Producing: If yes, amount: Grant: County Match: Insurance Required: No Additional Details: REVIEWED BY: Beth Leto Completed 02/28/2022 11:20 AM Richard Strickland Completed 03/01/2022 11:35 AM Pedro Mercado Completed 03/01/2022 11:36 AM Purchasing Completed 03/01/2022 11:43 AM Budget and Finance Completed 03/01/2022 1:32 PM Maria Slavik Completed 03/01/2022 1:36 PM Liz Yongue Completed 03/01/2022 1:49 PM Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/16/2022 9:00 AM Qbdlfu!Qh/!2546 L/2/b Buubdinfou;!Bmfyjt!Rvpuf!Lfz!Xftu!Joufsobujpobm!Bjsqpsu!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* Qbdlfu!Qh/!2547 L/2/b Additional payment terms available upon request. 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WHEREAS, the Vendor is in the business of selling certain FIRE APPARATUS, as further described herein; and WHEREAS, the Vendor desires to sell and the Purchaser desires to purchase certain products and related services all upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein; and WHEREAS, through a solicitation for FIRE APPARATUS the Vendor was awarded the opportunity to complete a Master Price Agreement with the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES as a result of its response to Request for Proposal No. 1905 for FIRE APPARATUS; and WHEREAS, the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES asserts that the solicitation and Request for Proposal meet Oregon public contracting requirements (ORS 279, 279A, 279B and 279C et. seq.); and! WHEREAS, Purchaser and Vendor desire to extend the terms of this Master Price Agreement to benefit other qualified government members of National Purchasing Partners, LLC dba Public Safety GPO, dba First Responder GPO, dba Law Enforcement GPO and dba NPPGov; NOW, THEREFORE, Vendor and Purchaser, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows: BSUJDMF!2!!DFSUBJO!EFGJOJUJPOT! ! 1.1 Agreement and Attachments A-F attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, including 1905 posal submitted in response to 1.2 ate and local laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, orders and other governmental requirements of any kind. 1.3 payable in respect of, and mea required by the Federal Social Security Act and all amendments thereto and/or any other applicable federal, state or local law. Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 1.4 on(s) or destination(s) as Purchaser may prescribe from time to time. Qbdlfu!Qh/!2578 L/2/c 1.5 and/or services to be sold by Vendor hereunder as identified and described on Attachment A hereto and incorporated herein, as may be updated from time to time by Vendor to reflect products and/or services offered by Vendor generally to its customers. 1.6 Purchaser to Vendor via mail, courier, overnight delivery service, email, fax and/or other mode of transmission as Purchaser and Vendor may from time to time agree. 1.7 respect of, and measured by, the wages of its employees (or subcontractors) as required by any applicable federal, state or local unemployment insurance law or regulation. 1.8 and administrative support for governmental ent participating public entities across North America. 1.9 governmental entity that issued the Request for Proposal and awarded this resulting Master Price Agreement. 1.10 has agreed to extend the terms of this Master Price Agreement pursuant to Article 2.6 and Attachment C under the terms of this Agreement. 1.11 applicable. BSUJDMF!3!!BHSFFNFOU!UP!TFMM! ! 2.1 Vendor hereby agrees to sell to Purchaser such Products and Services as Purchaser may order from time to time by Purchase Order, all in accordance with and subject to the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement. Purchaser agrees to purchase those Products and Services ordered by Purchaser by Purchase Order in accordance with and subject to the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement. 2.2 Vendor may add additional products and services to the contract provided that any additions reasonably fall within the intent of the original RFP specifications. Pricing on additions shall be equivalent to the percentage discount for other similar products. Vendor may provide a web-link with current product listings, which may be updated periodically, as allowed by the terms of the resulting Master Price Agreement. Vendor may replace or add product lines to an existing contract if the line is replacing or supplementing products on contract, is equal or superior to the original products offered, is discounted in a similar or to a greater degree, and if the products meet the requirements of the solicitation. No products may be added to avoid competitive procurement requirements. LOC may reject any additions without cause. Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 2.3 All Purchase Orders issued by Purchaser to Vendor for Products during the term (as hereinafter defined) of this Agreement are subject to the provisions of this Agreement as though fully set forth in such Purchase Order. The Vendor retains authority to negotiate above and beyond the terms of this Agreement to meet the Purchaser or Vendor contract requirements. In the event that the provisions of this Agreement conflict with any Purchase Order issued by Purchaser to Vendor, the provisions of this Agreement shall 2 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2579 L/2/c application to or effect upon or be deemed to constitute an amendment to or to be incorporated into this Agreement, any Purchase Order, or any transactions occurring pursuant hereto or thereto, unless this Agreement shall be specifically amended to adopt such other terms and conditions in writing by the Parties. 2.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Lead Contracting Agency shall have no obligation to order or purchase any Products and Services hereunder and the placement of any Purchase Order shall be in the sole discretion of the Participating Agencies. This Agreement is not exclusive. Vendor expressly acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser may purchase at its sole discretion, Products and Services that are identical or similar to the Products and Services described in this Agreement from any third party. 2.5 In case of any conflict or inconsistency between any of the Contract Documents, the documents shall prevail and apply in the following order of priority: (i) This Agreement; (ii) The RFP; (iii) Proposal; 2.6 Extension of contract terms to Participating Agencies: 2.6.1 Vendor agrees to extend the same terms, covenants and conditions available to Purchaser under this Agreement to Participating Agencies, that have executed an Intergovernmental Cooperative Participating Agency will be exclusively responsible for and deal directly with Vendor on matters relating to ordering, delivery, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payment for Products and hereunder. Any disputes between a Participating Agency and Vendor will be resolved directly between them under and in accordance with the laws of the State in which the Participating Agency exists. Pursuant to the IGA, the Lead Contracting Agency shall not incur any liability as a result of the access and utilization of this Agreement by other Participating Agencies. 2.6.2 This Solicitation meets the public contracting requirements of the Lead Contracting Participating Agencies are urged to seek independent review by their legal counsel to ensure compliance with all local and state solicitation requirements. 2.6.3 Vendor acknowledges execution of a Vendor Administration Fee Agreement with NPPGov, pursuant to the terms of the RFP. 2.7 Oregon Public Agencies are prohibited from use of Products and Services offered under this Agreement that are already provided by qualified nonprofit agencies for disabled individuals as listed on the -.855. See www.OregonRehabilitation.org/qrf for more information. Vendor shall not sell products and services Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* identified on the Procurement List (e.g., reconditioned toner cartridges) to Purchaser or Participating Agencies within the state of Oregon. 3 Qbdlfu!Qh/!257: L/2/c BSUJDMF!4!!UFSN!BOE!UFSNJOBUJPO! ! 3.1 The initial contract term shall be for three (3) calendar years from the Effective Date of this original three (3) year term, this Agreement shall however, that the Lead Contracting Agency and/or the Vendor may opt to decline extension of the MPA by providing notification in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the annual automatic extension anniversary of the Initial Term. 3.2 Either Vendor or the Lead Contracting Agency may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party if the other Party breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to remedy the breach within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice of such breach from the non-breaching party. BSUJDMF!5!!QSJDJOH-!JOWPJDFT-!QBZNFOU!BOE!EFMJWFSZ! ! 4.1 Purchaser shall pay Vendor for all Products and Services ordered and delivered in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement at the pricing specified for each such Product and Service on Attachment A, including shipping. Unless Attachment A expressly provides otherwise, the pricing schedule set forth on Attachment A hereto shall remain fixed for the Initial Term of this Agreement; provided that manufacturer pricing is not guaranteed and may be adjusted based on the next manufacturer price increase. Pricing contained in Attachment A shall be extended to all NPPGov, Public Safety GPO, First Responder GPO and Law Enforcement GPO members upon execution of the IGA. 4.2 Vendor shall submit original invoices to Purchaser in form and substance and format reasonably itemization of amounts for Products and Services purchased during the applicable invoice period and any other information reasonably requested by Purchaser, and must otherwise comply with the provisions of this Agreement. Invoices shall be addressed as directed by Purchaser. 4.3 Unless otherwise specified, Purchaser is responsible for any and all applicable sales taxes. Attachment A or kind which Purchaser is required to pay with respect to the sale of Products and Services covered by this Agreement and all charges for packing, packaging and loading. 4.4 Except as specifically set forth on Attachments A and F, Purchaser shall not be responsible for any additional costs or expenses of any nature incurred by Vendor in connection with the Products and Services, including without limitation travel expenses, clerical or administrative personnel, long distance 4.5 Price reductions or discount increases may be offered at any time during the contract term and shall become effective upon notice of acceptance from Purchaser. 4.6 Notwithstanding any other agreement of the Parties as to the payment of shipping/delivery costs, and subject to Attachments A, D, and F herein, Vendor shall offer delivery and/or shipping costs prepaid FOB Destination. If there are handling fees, these also shall be included in the pricing. Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 4.7 Unless otherwise directed by Purchaser for expedited orders, Vendor shall utilize such common carrier for the delivery of Products and Services as Vendor may select; provided, however, that for expedited orders Vendor shall obtain delivery services hereunder at rates and terms not less favorable than those paid by Vendor for its own account or for the account of any other similarly situated customer of Vendor. 4 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2581 L/2/c 4.8 Vendor shall have the risk of loss of or damage to any Products until delivery to Purchaser. Purchaser shall have the risk of loss of or damage to the Products after delivery to Purchaser. Title to Products shall not transfer until the Products have been delivered to and accepted by Purchaser at BSUJDMF!6!!JOTVSBODF! ! 5.1 During the term of this Agreement, Vendor shall maintain at its own cost and expense (and shall cause any subcontractor to maintain) insurance policies providing insurance of the kind and in the amounts generally carried by reasonably prudent manufacturers in the industry, with one or more reputable insurance companies licensed to do business in Oregon and any other state or jurisdiction where Products and Services are sold hereunder. Such certificates of insurance shall be made available to the Lead Contracting Agency REQUIREMENT AND FAILURE TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT WILL RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF THIS MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT. 5.2 All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all work or service required to be performed under the terms of this Agreement is satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect coverage afforded under the insurance policies to protect the Lead Contracting Agency. The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be applicable with respect to the coverage provided to the Lead Contracting Agency under such policies. Vendor shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured retention and the Lead Contracting Agency, at its option, may require Vendor to secure payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. 5.3 lity insurance. Vendor waives all rights against the Lead Contracting Agency and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these al umbrella liability insurance obtained by Vendor pursuant to this Agreement. 5.4 Insurance required herein shall not be permitted to expire, be canceled, or materially changed without thirty days (30 days) prior written notice to the Lead Contracting Agency. ! BSUJDMF!7!!JOEFNOJGJDBUJPO!BOE!IPME!IBSNMFTT! ! 6.1 Vendor agrees that it shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lead Contracting Agency, its respective officials, directors, employees, members against any and all damages, claims, losses, expenses, costs, obligations and liabilities (including, without emnitees to the extent of, or arising out of, (i) any breach of any covenant, representation or warranty made by Vendor in this Agreement, (ii) any failure by Vendor to perform or fulfill any of its obligations, covenants or agreements set Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* forth in this Agreement, (iii) the negligence or intentional misconduct of Vendor, any subcontractor of Vendor, or any of their respective employees or agents, (iv) any failure of Vendor, its subcontractors, or their respective employees to comply with any Applicable Law, (v) any litigation, proceeding or claim by any third this Agreement, (vi) any Employee Taxes or Unemployment Insurance, or (vii) any claim alleging that the 5 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2582 L/2/c secret or other intellectual property interest. Such obligation to indemnify shall not apply where the damage, claim, loss, expense, cost, obligation or liability is due to the breach of this Agreement by, or negligence or willful misconduct of, Lead Contracting Agency or its officials, directors, employees, agents or contractors. The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this paragraph. The indemnity obligations of Vendor under this Article shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for two years. 6.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR INJURIES TO PERSONS OR TO PROPERTY OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF FUTURE BUSINESS OR REPUTATION, WHETHER BASED ON TORT OR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 6.3 The same terms, conditions and pricing of this Agreement may be extended to government members of National Purchasing Partners, LLC. In the event the terms of this Agreement are extended to other government members, each government member (procuring party) shall be solely responsible for the ordering of Products and Services under this Agreement. A non-procuring party shall not be liable in any fashion for any violation by a procuring party, and the procuring party shall hold non- procuring parties or unrelated purchasing parties harmless from any liability that may arise from action or inaction of the procuring party. ! ! BSUJDMF!8!!XBSSBOUJFT! ! well as those warranties provided under Attachment B herein. ! BSUJDMF!9!.!JOTQFDUJPO!BOE!SFKFDUJPO! 8.1 Purchaser shall have the right to inspect and test Products at any time prior to shipment, and reasonable time after delivery shall be deemed accepted by Purchaser. The payment for Products shall in no way impair the right of Purchaser to reject nonconforming Products, or to avail itself of any other remedies to which it may be entitled. 8.2 If any of the Products are found at any time to be defective in material or workmanship, damaged, or otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of this Agreement or any applicable Purchase cost and expense, elect either to (i) return any damaged, non-conforming or defective Products to Vendor for correction or replacement, or (ii) require Vendor to inspect the Products and remove or replace damaged, non-conforming or defective Products with conforming Products. If Purchaser elects option (ii) in the preceding sentence and Vendor fails promptly to make the necessary inspection, removal and replacement, Purchaser, at its option, may inspect the Products and Vendor shall bear the cost thereof. Payment by Purchaser of any invoice shall not constitute acceptance of the Products covered by such invoice, and acceptance by Purchaser shall not Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* relieve Vendor of its warranties or other obligations under this Agreement. 8.3 The provisions of this Article shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. ! ! 6 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2583 L/2/c BSUJDMF!:!!TVCTUJUVUJPOT! ! Except as otherwise permitted hereunder, Vendor may not make any substitutions of Products, or any portion thereof, of any kind without the prior written consent of Purchaser. ! BSUJDMF!21!.!DPNQMJBODF!XJUI!MBXT! ! 10.1 maintain in full force during the term of this Agreement, all licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations, registrations and certificates, if any, required by Applicable Laws in connection with the performance of its licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations, registrations and certificates. 10.2 Purchaser has taken all required governmental action to authorize its execution of this Agreement or performance of its obligations hereunder. BSUJDMF!22!!QVCMJDJUZ!0!DPOGJEFOUJBMJUZ! 11.1 No news releases, public announcements, advertising materials, or confirmation of same, concerning any part of this Agreement or any Purchase Order issued hereunder shall be issued or made without the prior written approval of the Parties. Neither Party shall in any advertising, sales materials or in any other way use any of the names or logos of the other Party without the prior written approval of the other Party. 11.2 Any knowledge or information which Vendor or any of its affiliates shall have disclosed or may hereafter disclose to Purchaser, and which in any way relates to the Products and Services covered by this Agreement shall not, unless otherwise designated by Vendor, be deemed to be confidential or proprietary information, and shall be acquired by Purchaser, free from any restrictions, as part of the consideration for this Agreement. BSUJDMF!23!.!SJHIU!UP!BVEJU! confidentiality procedures, Purchaser, or any third party retained by Purchaser, may at any time upon prior reasonable notice to Vendor, during normal business hours, audit the books, records and accounts of Vendor to the extent that such books, records and accounts pertain to sale of any Products and Services hereunder or otherwise relate to the performance of this Agreement by Vendor. Vendor shall maintain all such books, records and accounts for a period of at least three (3) years after the date of expi Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the date of such expiration or termination. BSUJDMF!24!.!SFNFEJFT! Except as otherwise provided herein, any right or remedy of Vendor or Purchaser set forth in this Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* Agreement shall not be exclusive, and, in addition thereto, Vendor and Purchaser shall have all rights and remedies under Applicable Law, including without limitation, equitable relief. The provisions of this Article shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. ! 7 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2584 L/2/c BSUJDMF!25!.!SFMBUJPOTIJQ!PG!QBSUJFT! Vendor is an independent contractor and is not an agent, servant, employee, legal representative, partner or joint venture of Purchaser. Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed as creating a joint venture or partnership between Vendor and Purchaser. Neither Party has the power or authority to bind or commit the other. BSUJDMF!26!.!OPUJDFT! All notices required or permitted to be given or made in this Agreement shall be in writing. Such notice(s) shall be deemed to be duly given or made if delivered by hand, by certified or registered mail or by nationally recognized overnight courier to the address specified below: If to Lead Contracting Agency: LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES 1201 Court St. NE Suite 200 Salem OR 97301 ATTN: Jamie Johnson-Davis Email: rfp@ORCities.org If to Vendor: ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT 109 East Broadway PO Box 549 Alexis IL 61412 ATTN: Dirk Jordan Email: dirk@alexisfire.com Either Party may change its notice address by giving the other Party written notice of such change in the manner specified above. BSUJDMF!27!.!GPSDF!NBKFVSF! non-performance of any obligation contained herein shall be excused to the extent such failure or non- cause or agency preventing performance of an obligation which is beyond the reasonable control of either Party hereto, including without limitation, fire, flood, sabotage, shipwreck, embargo, strike, explosion, labor trouble, accident, riot, acts of governmental authority (including, without limitation, acts based on laws or regulations now in existence as well as those enacted in the future), acts of nature, and delays or failure in obtaining raw materials, supplies or transportation. A Party affected by force majeure shall promptly provide notice to the other, explaining the nature and expected duration thereof, and shall act diligently to remedy the interruption or delay if it is reasonably capable of being remedied. In the event of a force majeure situation, Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* deliveries or acceptance of deliveries that have been suspended shall not be required to be made upon the resumption of performance. ! !! 8 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2585 L/2/c BSUJDMF!28!.!XBJWFS! No delay or failure by either Party to exercise any right, remedy or power herein shall impair such remedy or power or be construed to be a waiver of any default or an acquiescence therein; and any single or partial exercise of any such right, remedy or power shall not preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy or power. No waiver hereunder shall be valid unless set forth in writing executed by the waiving Party and then only to the extent expressly set forth in such writing. BSUJDMF!29!.!QBSUJFT!CPVOE<!BTTJHONFOU! This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the Parties hereto, but it may not be assigned in whole or in part by Vendor without prior written notice to Purchaser which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. BSUJDMF!2:!.!TFWFSBCJMJUZ! To the extent possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under Applicable Law. If any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable, by judicial determination or otherwise, such provision shall not invalidate or render unenforceable the entire Agreement, but rather the entire Agreement shall be construed as if not containing the particular invalid or unenforceable provision or provisions and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly. BSUJDMF!31!.!JODPSQPSBUJPO<!FOUJSF!BHSFFNFOU! 20.1 All the provisions of the Attachments hereto are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement. In the event of any apparent conflict between any provision set forth in the main body of this Agreement and any provision set forth in the Attachments, including the RFP and/or rpreted, to the extent possible, as if they do not conflict. If such an interpretation is not possible, the provisions set forth in the main body of this Agreement shall control. 20.2 This Agreement (including Attachments and Contract Documents hereto) constitutes the entire Agreement of the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior written and oral agreements or understandings relating to such subject matter. BSUJDMF!32!.!IFBEJOHT! Headings used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall in no way be used to construe or limit the provisions set forth in this Agreement. BSUJDMF!33!.!NPEJGJDBUJPOT! This Agreement may be modified or amended only in writing executed by Vendor and the Lead Contracting Agency. The Lead Contracting Agency and each Participating Agency contracting hereunder acknowledge and agree that any agreement entered into in connection with any Purchase Order hereunder Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* shall constitute a modification of this Agreement as between the Vendor and the Participating Agency. Any modification of this Agreement as between Vendor and any Participating Agency shall not be deemed a modification of this Agreement for the benefit of the Lead Contracting Agency or any other Participating Agency. 9 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2586 L/2/c BSUJDMF!34!.!HPWFSOJOH!MBX! This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Participating Agency exists, without regard to its choice of law provisions. ! BSUJDMF!35!.!DPVOUFSQBSUT! This Agreement may be executed in counterparts all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year last written below. PURCHASER: Signature: ____________________________________ Printed Name: Title: ____________________________________________ LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES Dated: ____________________________ VENDOR: Signature: ______________________________ Printed Name: Title: _____________________________ ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT Dated: ____________________________ Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 10 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2587 L/2/c BUUBDINFOU!B! ! up!Nbtufs!Qsjdf!Bhsffnfou!cz!boe!cfuxffo!WFOEPS!boe!QVSDIBTFS/! ! QSPEVDUT-!TFSWJDFT-!TQFDJGJDBUJPOT!BOE!QSJDFT! ! CBTF!VOJU!QSJDJOH! Nbsdi!:-!3131! Cbtf!Qsjdf! Voju! 10' Response 1 Rescue Unit, Ford Chassis, Stainless Steel Body $152,360.00 10' Response 1 Rescue Brush Unit, Ford Chassis, Stainless Steel Body $173,414.00 12' Response 1 Rescue Unit, Ford Chassis, Stainless Steel Body $161,372.00 75' Aerial Spartan Chaassis, 400 Gallon, Stainless Steel Body, 1500 GPM Pump $826,085.00 110' Aerial, Spartan Chassis, 250 Gallon, Stainless Steel Body, 1500 GPM Pump $1,057,656.00 2000 Gallon Tanker, Freightliner 2-door chassis, 350 HP, 1250 GPM Pump, Stainless Steel Body $316,752.00 3000 Gallon Tanker, Freightliner 2-door chassis, 350 HP, 1250 GPM Pump, Stainless Steel Body $326,446.00 Commercial Equalizer Pumper, Freightliner Chassis, Stainless Steel Body, 1500 GPM, 650 Gallon $205,744.00 Commercial Heavy Rescue, Freightliner Chassis, Stainless Steel Body $267,075.00 Commercial Pumper, Freightliner 2-Door Chassis, Stainless Steel Body, 1500 GPM, 1000 Gallon $320,437.00 Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* Custom Equalizer Pumper, Freightliner Chassis, Stainless Steel Body, 1500 GPM, 650 Gallon $465,910.00 11 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2588 L/2/c Custom Heavy Rescue, Spartan Chassis, Stainless Steel Body $426,685.00 Custom Pumper, Spartan Chassis, Stainless Steel Body, 1500 GPM, 1000 Gallon $479,770.00 Mini Pumper, Ford Chassis, Stainless Steel Body, 1250 GPM, 250 Gallon $236,688.00 Flatbed Brush Truck, Ford Chassis, Aluminum Body, 300 Gallon, Portable Gas Pump $135,137.00 Additional pricing to be referenced in proposal dated 02/27/2020. Pricing contained in this Attachment A shall be extended to all NPPGov members upon execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement. provided the pricing and terms of this Agreement are extended to Participating Agencies by such dealers and distributors, as applicable, are identified in a \[list, link found at http:\], as may be updated from time to time. \[ A current list may be obtained from Vendor.\] ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 12 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2589 L/2/c ! BUUBDINFOU!C! ! up!Nbtufs!Qsjdf!Bhsffnfou!cz!boe!cfuxffo!WFOEPS!boe!QVSDIBTFS/! ! ! BEEJUJPOBM!TFMMFS!XBSSBOUJFT! ! To the extent possible, Vendor will make available all warranties from third party manufacturers of Products not manufactured by Vendor, as well as any warrantie! ! ! !! Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 13 Qbdlfu!Qh/!258: L/2/c ! BUUBDINFOU!D! ! up!Nbtufs!Qsjdf!Bhsffnfou!cz!boe!cfuxffo!WFOEPS!boe!QVSDIBTFS/! ! ! QBSUJDJQBUJOH!BHFODJFT! ! The Lead Contracting Agency in cooperation with National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov) entered into this Agreement on behalf of other government agencies that desire to access this Agreement to purchase Products and Services. Vendor must work directly with any Participating Agency concerning the placement of orders, issuance of the purchase orders, contractual disputes, invoicing, and payment. The Lead Contracting Agency shall not be held liable for any costs, damages, etc., incurred by any Participating Agency. Any subsequent contract entered into between Vendor and any Participating Agency shall be construed to be in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State in which the Participating Agency exists. Each Participating Agency is directed to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing th on the NPPGov web site, www.nppgov.com. The IGA allows the Participating Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 14 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2591 L/2/c BUUBDINFOU!E! ! up!Nbtufs!Qsjdf!Bhsffnfou!cz!boe!cfuxffo!WFOEPS!boe!QVSDIBTFS/! ! !! !! Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 15 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2592 L/2/c BUUBDINFOU!F! ! up!Nbtufs!Qsjdf!Bhsffnfou!cz!boe!cfuxffo!WFOEPS!boe!QVSDIBTFS/! ! ! ! Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 16 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2593 L/2/c BUUBDINFOU!G! ! up!Nbtufs!Qsjdf!Bhsffnfou!cz!boe!cfuxffo!WFOEPS!boe!QVSDIBTFS/! BEEJUJPOBM!WFOEPS!UFSNT!PG!QVSDIBTF-!JG!BOZ/! ! ! Buubdinfou;!NQB.2:16.MPD.boe.Bmfyjt.FYFDVUFE!!)FZX!:!.!Bqq!up!Qvs!3134!G661!BSGG!Mjhiu!Sftdvf!Wfi* 17 Qbdlfu!Qh/!2594 L/2/c Dfsujgjdbuf!Pg!Dpnqmfujpo Envelope Id: 76E39ECD6FA54598A56E9B732094D3B4Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: MPA 1905 LOC and Alexis FINAL.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 17Signatures: 2Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 5Initials: 0Bill DeMars AutoNav: Enabled1100 Olive Way EnvelopeId Stamping: EnabledSuite 1020 Time Zone: (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)Seattle, WA 98101 bill.demars@nppgov.com IP Address: 24.16.218.197 Sfdpse!Usbdljoh Status: OriginalHolder: Bill DeMarsLocation: DocuSign 7/31/2020 8:31:58 AM bill.demars@nppgov.com Tjhofs!FwfoutTjhobuvsfUjnftubnq Dirk JordanSent: 7/31/2020 8:36:04 AM dirk@alexisfire.comViewed: 8/6/2020 7:46:46 AM Sales EngineerSigned: 8/6/2020 7:47:53 AM Security Level: Email, Account Authentication Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style (None) Using IP Address: 208.123.231.74 Fmfduspojd!Sfdpse!boe!Tjhobuvsf!Ejtdmptvsf;! 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