Museum Tree Design
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AGREEMENT FOR TREE FABRICATION SERVICES
This AGREEMENT, made on this ~ay of July, 2005, in Salina, Kansas between
the City of Salina, Kansas, hereinafter referred to as the "OWNER", and Scott Clark
d/b/a Scott Clarke Design, hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR".
RECITALS
OWNER wishes to obtain the services of CONTRACTOR for a PROJECT involving
the fabrication and installation of a simulated oak tree in the Smoky Hill Museum
Lobby as part of the Crossroads of the Heartland Gallery Renovation Project.
CONTRACTOR has negotiated the terms of such an Agreement with OWNER and
has agreed to the terms as set forth hereafter.
AGREEMENT
The parties agree as follows:
1.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
OWNER retains CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR accepts such responsibilities
for the development of a PROJECT for fabrication and installation of a simulated oak
tree in the lobby of the Smoky Hill Museum, Salina, Kansas. PROJECT period will
commence July 18, 2005 and terminate with installation and completion of the
project on August 12, 2005
2.
SCOPE OF CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES
CONTRACTOR agrees to complete the PROJECT, as specifically set forth:
a) Design and fabricate a simulated oak tree. This will include:
1) CONTRACTOR will be responsible for developing a design that fits within
the existing Smoky Hill Museum exhibition master plan.
2) Tree will simulate an oak tree appropriate to the Smoky Hill geographical
region, and illustrate spring/summer foliage.
3) Tree trunk will be approximately l' in diameter, spreading out at the base.
Canopy will measure approximately 15' in diameter. Tree height will be
approximately 15-16' high.
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4) CONTRACTOR will utilize fabrication methods similar to that of the
existing trees in the Smoky Hill Museum Prairie Education Lab Learning
Center. Exterior of tree will be fabricated of blown concrete and painted.
Transport and install simulated oak tree in the lobby of the Smoky Hill
b)
Museum.
1) CONTRACTOR will be responsible for transportation of pre-fabricated
simulated oak tree to the Smoky Hill Museum.
2) CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all aspects of the installation
process, including on-site fabrication, finish painting, and limb and leaf
installation.
3) Tree installation will utilize a pressure-plate mounting system that will tie
into the concrete ceiling, but will not damage the terrazzo flooring.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
3.
OWNER agrees to provide to CONTRACTOR:
a) OWNER will work with the CONTRACTOR to complete the tree project,
providing review, information, and resources as required.
b)
OWNER will provide access the Smoky Hill Museum building during regularly-
scheduled hours, or as arranged between CONTRACTOR and OWNER.
OWNER will handle CONTRACTOR'S requests for information in a timely
manner to avoid delays.
c)
4.
CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND OBTAIN
ALL APPLICABLE PERMITS
In fulfilling its obligation under the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR, its agents and
employees shall comply with all Federal, State and City laws, ordinances,
regulations and requirements which in any way affect the construction of the
PROJECT.
5.
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
CONTRACTOR agrees that he, and any person representing him, shall perform at
all times faithfully, industriously, and to the best of their ability, experience, and
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talents, all of the duties that may be required to complete the project described
hereunder and shall devote such time to the performance of such duties as may be
necessary.
6. CONTRACTOR'S COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE
The OWNER shall pay an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)
for services provided by the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. OWNER shall
pay CONTRACTOR according to the terms and schedule set forth.
a) Each check to CONTRACTOR shall be made payable to: Scott Clarke, Clarke
Design, 1410 Garfield Street, Lincoln NE 68502.
b) OWNER shall make payments to the CONTRACTOR according to the
following schedule: An initial payment of $7,500.00 shall be made upon
beginning the contracted work. The remaining balance of $7,500.00 shall be
paid upon successful completion of the project.
CONTRACTOR shall make written request for final payment for the remaining
balance of this Agreement upon receiving written acknowledgment by OWNER
of completion of PROJECT in accordance to the Scope of Contractor's
Services as outlined in Section 2.
c)
d)
Final payment shall be subject to OWNER'S review of product workmanship,
fabrication and conformance with Scope of Contractor's Services, as included
in Section 2.
CONTRACTOR'S acceptance of the last payment shall discharge all of
OWNER'S payment obligations under this Agreement.
OWNER shall not pay CONTRACTOR for work incidental to changes required
by CONTRACTOR'S errors or omissions. CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for additional costs incurred as a result of their own errors or
omissions. "Additional costs" means those costs that can be reasonably
determined to be in excess of what was approved by the OWNER.
e)
f)
7.
CONTRACTOR'S WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES
The CONTRACTOR warrants the PROJECT for the following:
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a)
The PROJECT is the original product of CONTRACTOR'S own creative
efforts.
The PROJECT is clear of any liens from any source whatsoever.
CONTRACTOR'S work will continue to be free from faults of material and
b)
c)
d)
workmanship for a period of one (1) calendar year after installation. This
warranty shall apply only to that work which is entirely that of the
CONTRACTOR or of the CONTRACTOR'S agents or employees.
If the PROJECT fails to comply with subsection c. the CONTRACTOR, at the
CONTRACTOR'S own expense shall remedy the problem to the OWNER'S
satisfaction within a reasonable period of time as determined by the OWNER.
7.
INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE
The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Salina, their
officials, agents, servants, officers, directors and employees from and against all
claims, expenses, demands, judgments and causes of action for personal injury or
death or damage to property where, and to the extent that, such claims, expenses,
demands, judgment or causes or action arise from the CONTRACTOR'S negligent
acts.
8.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
During the performance of the contract, the CONTRACTOR will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of said
contract and CONTRACTOR shall include similar provisions in all subcontracts
under his contract with the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall observe all
provisions of Sections 13-131; 13-132; 13-133, and 13-134 of the Salina Code.
10.
NON-ASSIGNMENT
Neither party may assign any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other party.
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11. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT
Finished PROJECT shall become the property of the OWNER once it is accepted by
the OWNER. Acceptance shall be by formal letter to CONTRACTOR as required in
Scope of Contractor's Services, Section 2.
12.
COPYRIGHT
The OWNER acknowledges that the CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor
and that the PROJECT is not a work for hire (defined in this Agreement as works
produced by employees within the scope of their employment). The OWNER retains
copyright on all intellectual content and site specific design for the PROJECT.
Except as provided in this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR owns and retains all
other copyrights in the PROJECT. The OWNER has no obligation to sue or defend
on behalf of the CONTRACTOR to protect CONTRACTOR'S claims.
13. IRREVOCABLE LICENSE TO REPRODUCE FOR NON-COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES
The CONTRACTOR hereby grants the OWNER, without charge to the OWNER,
irrevocable license to make, or cause to be made, photographs and other
two-dimensional reproductions of the PROJECT for educational, public relations,
tourism, promotional purposes without payment of a royalty to the CONTRACTOR.
For the purposes of this Agreement, the following are among those deemed to be
permissible reproductions for the above cited purposes: brochures and pamphlets
pertaining to the OWNER; reproduction in exhibition catalogues, books, slides,
photographs, postcards, posters, and calendars; in museum magazines, museum
books and museum and news sections of newspapers; general books and
magazines not primarily devoted to museums; slides and film strips; video; computer
web sites; and television.
14.
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
If the CONTRACTOR willfully or negligently fails to fulfill in a timely and proper
manner, or otherwise violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations
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material to this Agreement, the OWNER shall have the right to give written notice of
default to the CONTRACTOR, defining the default(s) and date by which the
default(s) must be remedied to avoid termination of this Agreement. The
CONTRACTOR shall have thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the notice to
remedy the default(s). Defaults may include, but are not limited to: failure to
complete the PROJECT in accordance with the Scope of Contractor's Services in
Section 2.
15. TERMINATION
a) The OWNER may, at its option, without further notice or demand upon
CONTRACTOR, immediately cancel and terminate this Agreement and
terminate each, every and all of the rights of CONTRACTOR and of any and
all persons claiming by or through CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, if
any of the following events occur:
1) At any stage of the work the CONTRACTOR abandons the PROJECT;
or
b)
2) CONTRACTOR defaults in the performance of the Agreement, as
described in Article 13 of this Agreement, and fails to remedy such
default within thirty (30) calendar days following the service on the
CONTRACTOR of a written notice from the OWNER specifying the
default(s) complained of and the date on which its rights will be
terminated as provided if such default(s) are not remedied; or
3) CONTRACTOR files a voluntary petition for bankruptcy; or
4) CONTRACTOR is adjudicated as bankrupt; or
5) CONTRACTOR makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
In the event the OWNER elects to terminate this Agreement, the OWNER
shall pay CONTRACTOR the reasonable value of completed portions of work
that have been inspected and accepted by OWNER up to the date of
termination, but not to exceed the amounts as scheduled in the Agreement.
All finished and unfinished products prepared for submission by the
CONTRACTOR under this Agreement shall at OWNER'S option become its
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property. CONTRACTOR shall also completely absolve himself of all credit to
PROJECT reproductions, transfer all copyright in PROJECT to OWNER, and
grant OWNER with irrevocable license to complete design and fabrication of
PROJECT.
16.
MODIFICATIONS
This agreement represents the entire agreement between the OWNER and
CONTRACTOR and supersedes any and all prior negotiations and agreements
either written or oral. Modification to this contract may be made by mutual
agreement and must be made in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date
written below.
OWNER:
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
CONTRACTOR:
SCOTT CLARK d/b/a CLARKE DESIGN
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