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COUNTY CLERK'S
CONTRACT COVERSHEET
CONTRACT #: 188-2012
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: open space and trails
PROCUREMENT OFFICER: Barb D'Autrechy PHONE#: -4292796
PROJECT NAME: Saltonstall TSP and Mineral Reports CONTRACTOR: Rare Earth
DOLLAR AMOUNT: $4,000.00 LINE ITEM# 118.75.02289.82000
CONTRACT EXECUTION DATE: 8/8/2012 CONTRACT END DATE: 9/20/2012
AUTOMATIC RENEWAL: � YES ❑NO TERM:
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(Requires BOCC Signature) (Per Revised Procurement Code 7/2005)
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CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES
Mineral and TSP Reports for Saltonstall Ranch and Saltonstall River Parcel
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered by and between the Pitkin County Board of County
Commissioners ("County") and Rare Earth Science, Box 4523, Grand Junction, Colorado 81502-4523
(hereinafter"Contractor").
1. Term. The term of this contract is from August 7, 2012 to September 20, 2012. At the
expiration of the initial term, the contract may be extended for an additional term of 3 months by
the express written consent of both parties.
2. Contractor's Obli�ations. Contractor shall prepare the following for the properiy known as
Saltonstall Ranch and Saltonstall River Property, as generally depicted on Exhibit B: l.) a Mineral
Assessment Report, and 2.) TSP ESA Report. Both reports shall be performed as described in scope
of work included in the letter from James Armstrong, dated August 2, 2012, attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
3. Compensation and Expenses, Invoicin�ayment and Offset. The County shall cornpensate
Contractor for its services in accordance with the Project Budget and Schedule set out in Paragraph 2.
It is expressly understood and agreed that in no event will the total compensation and reimbursement
to be paid hereunder exceed the sum of$4,000 for all services rendered, and that the Contractor shall
receive approval from the County before exceeding the costs estimates stated in Exhibit A. By
contract or amendment, the County and Contractor may reallocate the budget among project tasks if
the total budget amount remains unchanged. Contractor shall invoice for the project monthly based
on hours worked, with payment expected within thirty (30) days of invoice, but any payment by the
County may be offset by any amount the Contractor owes the County for any reason.
4. Countv's Exclusive Ownership of Work Product. Drawings, specifications, guidelines and
other documents prepared by Contractor in connection with this contract shall be the properiy of the
County. However, Contractor shall have the right to utilize such documents in the course of its
marketing, professional presentations, and for other business purposes. Contractor assigns to County
the copyrights to all wark prepared, developed, or created pursuant to this contract, including the
right to: 1) reproduce the work; 2) prepare derivative works; 3) distribute copies to the public; 4)
perform the works publicly; and 5) to display the work publicly. Contractor shall have right to use
materials produced in the course of this contract for marketing purposes and professional
presentations, articles, speeches and other business purposes.
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5. Pitkin Countv's Obli ations. Pitkin County shall administer this contract through a County
Representative. Barb D'Autrechy will manage the project as the County's Representative. In the
event that Barb D'Autrechy is not available, Dale Will shall assume the County Representative's
duties. The services provided and products delivered by the Contractor under this contract will be
subject to review by the County's Representatives, or a designee, for compliance with Contractor's
obligations prior to final payment.
6. Termination Prior to Ex.piration of Contract Term. The County has the right to terminate
this contract, with or without cause, by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination
and specifying the effective date thereof. Such notice shall be given at least ten (10) days before the
effective date of such termination. In such event all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies
and reports prepared by the Contractor pursuant to this contract shall become the County's property.
Contractor shall be entitled to receive compensation in accordance with the contract for any
satisfactory work completed pursuant to the terms of this contract prior to the date of termination.
Notwithstanding the above, Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the County for damages
sustained by the County by virtue of any breach of the contract by the Contractor.
7. Independent Contractor Status.
A. The parties to this contract intend that the relationship between them contemplated by
the contract is that of independent contractor. Contractor, and any agent, employee, or servant of
Contractor shall not be deemed to be an employee, agent, or servant of Pitkin County.
B. Contractar is not required to offer his services exclusively to Pitkin County under this
contract. Contractor may choose to work for other individuals or entities during the term of this
contract, provided that the basic services and deliverable products required under this contract are
submitted in the manner and on the schedule defined under this contract.
C. Contractor warrants that all work produced will conform to all applicable industry
standard of care, skill and diligence in the performance of Contractor's obligations under this
contract.
D. Contractor shall not attempt to oversee or supervise the work or actions of any Pitkin
County employee, servant or agent in the course of completing work under this contract.
E. Contractor is not entitled to any Workers' Compensation benefits through Pitkin
County and is responsible for payment of any federal, state, FICA and other income taxes.
8 Assi ng abilitv. This contract is not assignable by either party. Any use of subcontractors by
the Contractor for performance of this contract must be accepted in writing by the County.
9. Bindin� Arbitration. Any disputes arising out of this contract shall be subject to binding
arbitration. The parties agree that any disputes concerning the terms and conditions of this contract
shall be submitted and finally settled by arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the
rules of the American Arbitration Association and shall be presided over by the Pitkin County
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Hearing Officer appointed to arbitrate Pitkin County contract disputes. Costs of the arbitration shall
be awarded to the substantially prevailing party.
10. Severabilitv. In the event that any provision of this contract shall be held to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this contract shall remain valid and binding upon the
parties hereto
11. Inte�ration and Modification.
A. This contract represents the entire and integrated contract between the County and the
Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or contract, either written or oral.
This contract may be amended only by written contract signed by both the County and the Contractar.
B. The County may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of services of the
Contractor to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including the increase or decrease in the
amount of the Contractor's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon between the County and
the Contractor, shall be in writing and upon execution shall become part of this contract.
12. Indemni .
A. The Contractor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and, not excluding the County's right
to participate, defend the County, its subsidiary, parent, associated and/or affiliated entities, successors,
or assigns, its elected officials, trustees, employees, agents, volunteers, and any jurisdiction ar agency
issuing permits for any work included in the project„ hereinafter referred to as indemnitee, from all
suits and claims, including attorney's fees and cost of litigation, actions, loss, damage, expense, cost or
claims of any character or any nature arising out of the work done in fulfillment of the terms of this
Contract or on account of any act, claim or amount arising or recovered under workers' compensation
law or arising out of the failure of the Contractor to conform to any statutes, ordinances,regulation, law
or court decree. It is ageed that the Contractar will be responsible for primary loss investigation,
defense and judgment costs where this contract of indemnity applies. In consideration of the award of
this contract, the Contractor agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the County its subsiaiary,
parent, associated and/or affiliated entities, successors, ar assigns, its elected officials, trustees,
employees, agents, and volunteers for losses arising from the work performed by the Contractor for the
County.
B. The Contractor further shall investigate, process, respond to, adjust, provide defense for
and defend, pay or settle all claims, demands, or lawsuits related hereto at its sole expense and shall
bear all other costs and expenses related thereto, even if the claim, demand or lawsuit is goundless,
false or fraudulent.
13. Insurance. Contractor and subcontractors shall procure and maintain until all of their
obligations have been discharged, including any warranty periods under this Contract are satisfied,
insurance against claims for injury to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representatives,
employees or subcontractors.
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The insurance requirements herein are minimum requirements for this Contract and in no way limit
the indemnity covenants contained in this Contract.
The County in no way warrants that the minimum limits contained herein are sufficient to protect the
Contractor from liabilities that might arise out of the performance of the work under this Contract by
the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. The Contractor shall assess
its own risks and if it deems appropriate andlor prudent, maintain higher limits andlor broader
coverages. The Contractor is not relieved of any liability or other obligations assumed or pursuant to
the Contract by reason of its failure to obtain or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, duration,
or types.
A. Coverage and Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall provide coverage with limits of
liability not less than those stated below. An umbrella andlor excess liability policy may be used to
meet the minimum liability requirements provided that the coverage is written on a"following form"
basis.
1. Statutory Workers' Compensation: Colarado statutory minimums
a. Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the County.
b. This requirement shall not apply when a contractor or subcontractor
is exempt under Colorado Workers' Compensation Act., AND when such
contractor or subcontractor executes the appropriate sole proprietor waiver form.
Minimum Limits:
Coverage A(Workers' Compensation) Statutory
Coverage B (Employers Liability) $ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,400
2. Commercial General Liability—ISO 1 CG 0001 form or equivalent.
(YVith County named additional insured)
Minimum Limits:
General Aggregate $ 2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $ 2,000,000
Each Occurrence Limit $ 1,000,000
PersonaUAdvertising Injury $ 1,000,000
Fire Damage(Any One Fire) $ 50,000
Medical Payments(Any One Person) $ 5,000
Coverage to include:
• Premises and Operations
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• Explosions, Collapse and Underground Hazards
• Personal/Advertising Injury
• Products/Completed Operations
• Liability assumed under an Insured Contract(including defense costs assumed under
contract)
• Independent Contractors
• Designated Construction Projects(s)General Aggregate Limit, ISO CG 2503 (1997
Edition or equivalent)
• Additional Insured—Owners, Lessees or Contractors Endorsement, ISO Form 2010
(2004 Edition or equivalent)
• Additional Insured—Owners, Lessees or Contractors Endorsement, ISO CG 2037
(2004 Edition or equivalent)
• The policy shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured language on
the Additional Insured Endorsements specified above: "County, its subsidiary,parent,
associated and/or affiliated entities, successors, or assigns, its elected officials,
trustees, employees, agents, and volunteers named as an additional insured with
respect to liability and defense of suits arising out of the activities performed by, or on
behalf of the Contractor, including completed operations".
3. Auto Liability: Bodily injury and property damage for any owned, hired, and
non-owned vehicles used in the performance of this Contract.
Minimum Limits:
Bodily Injury/Property Damage(Each Accident) $ 1,000,000
4. Special Coverages (check as appropriate and insert amount):
❑(1)Performance Bond $
❑ Labor and Material $
❑ Payment Bond $
❑ (2)Professional Errors and Omissions
❑(3)Aircraft Liability
❑(4)Owner's Protective
❑(5)Builder's Risk
❑(6)Boiler and Machinery
❑(7)Loss of Use Insurance
❑(8)Pollution Liabiliry
❑(9)Crime, including Employee Dishonesty Coverage,or Fidelity Bond
B. Proof of Insurance:
1. Each insurance policy required by the insurance provisions of this Contract
shall provide the required coverage and shall not be suspended, voided or canceled except
after thirty(30) days prior written notice has been given to the County, except when
cancetlation is for non-payment of premium, then ten(10) days prior notice may be given.
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Such notice shall be sent directly to (County Representative's Name&Address). If the
insurance carrier will not provide the required notice, the Consultant/Contractor and or its
insurance broker shall notify the County of any cancellation, or reduction in coverage or
limits of any insurance within seven(7) days of receipt of insurers' notification to that effect.
Simultaneously with the Certificates of Insurance, the Contractar shall file with the
Procurement Officer a certified statement as to claims pending against the required coverages,
reserves established on account of such claims, defense costs expended and amounts remaining
on policy limits.
2. In addition,these Certificates of Insurance shall contain the following clauses:
a. The contractor's insurance shall be primary and non-contributory with
any insurance or self insurance purchased by the County.
b. The insurance companies issuing the policy or policies hereunder shall
have no recourse against the County of Pitkin for payment of any premiums ar for
assessments under any form of policy.
c. Any and all deductibles or self insured retentions in the above-described
insurance policies shall be assumed by and be for the amount of, and at the sole expense
of the Contractor.
d. Location of operations shall be: "all operations and locations at which
work for the referenced Project is being done."
3. Certificates of Insurance for all renewal policies shall be delivered to the
County's Representative at least fifteen (15) days prior to a policy's expiration date except for
any policy expiring on the expiration date of this contract or thereafter.
4. The County reserves the right to request and receive a copy of any policy and
any policy endorsement at any time during the term of this contract.
14. Exemptions and Preferences. All purchases of construction or building or any other materials
for this contract shall not include Federal Excise Taxes or Colorado State or local sales or use taxes.
Pitkin County is exempt from such taxes under registration numbers 98-02624 and 84-78000-SK.
15. Records. The Contractor shall maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate books, records,
and documents concerning its performance relating to this contract for a period of three (3) years after
final payment under the contract and the County shall have the right within the three (3)year period to
inspect and audit these books, records and documents, upon demand, in a reasonable manner and at
reasonable times, for the purpose of determining, by accepted accounting and auditing standards,
compliance with all provisions of the contract and applicable law.
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16. Contract Made in Colorado. The parties agree that this contract was made in accordance with
the laws of the State of Colorado and shall be so construed. Venue is agreed to be exclusively in the
courts of Pitkin County, Colorado.
17. Attornev's Fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce any of the provisions of
this contract beyond the arbitration described in Paragraph 9, the substantially prevailing party shall be
entitled to its costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
18. Governmental Immunitv. Contractor agrees and understands that Pitkin County is relying on
and does not waive, by any provision of this contract, the monetary limitations or terms (presently
$150,000 per person and $600,000 per occurrence) or any other rights, immunities, and protections
provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as &om time to
time amended, or otherwise available to Pitkin County or any of its officers, agents or employees.
Further, nothing in this contract shall be construed or interpreted to require or provide for
indemnification of the Contractor by the County for any injury to any person or any property damage
whatsoever which is caused by the negligence or other misconduct of the County or its agent or
employees.
19. Current Year Obli ations. The parties acknowledge and agree that any payments provided
for hereunder or requirements for future appropriations shall constitute only currently budgeted
expenditures of Pitkin County. Pitkin County's obligations under this contract are subject to Pitkin
County's annual right to budget and appropriate the sums necessary to provide the services set forth
herein. No provisions of the contract shall constitute a mandatory charge or requirement in any
ensuing fiscal year beyond the then current fiscal year of Pitkin County. No provision of the contract
shall be construed or interpreted as creating a multiple-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or other
financial obligation of Pitkin County within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt
Iimitation. This contract shall not directly or indirectly obligate Pitkin County to make any payments
beyond those appropriated for Pitkin County's then current fiscal year. No provisions of this
contract shall be construed to pledge or create a lien on any class or source of Pitkin County's
moneys, nor shall any provision of this contract restrict the future issuance of Pitkin County's bonds
or any obligations payable from any class or source of Pitkin County's money.
20. Notice. Any written notice required by this contract shall be deemed delivered through any of
the following: (1) hand delivery to the person at the address below; (2) delivery by facsimile with
confirmation of receipt to the fax number below; or(3) within three(3)days of being sent certified first
class mail,postage prepaid, return receipt requested addressed as follows:
A. To Pitkin County with co�es to:
Barb D'Autrechy Pitkin County Attorney's Office
530 E. Main Street, #301 530 E. Main Street, #302
Aspen, Colorado 81611 Aspen, Colorado 81611
Fax: (970) 920-5198 Fax: (970) 920-5198
B. To Contractor:
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James Armstrong
Rare Earth Sciences
PO Box 4523
Grand Junction, CO 81502-4523
21. Public Contracts far Services and Public Contracts with Natural Persons. In conformance
with the provisions of C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101 and 102, as amended and C.R.S. § 24-76.5-101, as
amended
PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. CRS §8-17.5-101. [NotApplicable to agreements
relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory services or fund
management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental agreements, or information
technology services or products and services] Contractor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does
not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this contract
and will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in
the United States to perform work under this contract, through participation in the E-Verify Program
or the Department program established pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5)(c), Contractor shall not
knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this contract or enter into a
contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the subcontractor shall not
knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this contract. Contractor
(a) shall not use E-Verify Program or Department program procedures to undertake pre-employment
screening of job applicants while this contract is being performed, (b) shall notify the subcontractor
and the contracting State agency within three days if Contractor has actual knowledge that a
subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this contract, (c) shall
terminate the subcontract if a subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal
alien within tl�ree days of receiving the notice, and(d) shall comply with reasonable requests made in
the course of an investigation, undertaken pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5), by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment. If Contractor participates in the Department program,
Contractor shall deliver to the contracting State agency, Institution of Higher Education or political
subdivision a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that Contractor has examined the legal work
status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the Department
program. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or CRS §8-17.5-101 et
seq., the contracting State agency, institution of higher education or political subdivision may
terminate this contract for breach and, if so terminated, Contractor shall be liable for damages.
PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. CRS &24-76.5-101. Contractor, if a natural
person eighteen(18)years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that he
or she (a) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (b)
shall comply with the provisions of CRS §24-76.5-101 et seq., and(c)has produced one form of
identification required by CRS §24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this contract.
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Exhibit A
RARE EART�1 SCt ENCE
www.rareearthscience.com
VIA EMAIL: Barb.DAutrechvCc�co.qitkin.co.us
August 2, 2012
Barb D'Autrechy
Pitkin County -Open Space and Trails Program
530 East Main Street-Third Floor
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Re: Quotation for Environmental Documentation
Saltonstall Property— Emma, Colorado
Dear Barb:
Rare Earth Science, LLC (Rare Earth) is pleased to provide this quote to Pitkin County for
environmental documentation on the approximately 172-acre Saltonstall property located in
Emma (hereinafter, "property"). The scope of work for the project includes a Mineral
Assessment Report(MAR)and a Transaction Screen Process (TSP) environmental site
assessment(ESA) report.
Scope of Work
Rare Earth will prepare a MAR for the property to fulfill the requirements of U.S. 1'reasury
regulations governing conservation easement danations. Far the MAR, Rare Earth will evaluate
mineral deve(opment&surface-mining potential at the property by reviewing published geologic
and economic mineral-resource data, for the property and the surrounding area, along with title
commitment information. Available maps, literature, and aerial photography will be reviewed or
acquired from sources such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service; U.S. Geological
Survey; Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety; Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation
Commission; Colorado Geological Survey; Bureau of Land Management; and Pitkin County.
Rare Earth will also prepare a TSP report for the property in accordance with ASTM E1528-06
(Limited Environmental Due Diligence: Transaction Scresn Process). Rare Earth will conduct
the TSP to identify potential environmental concerns (PECs) on or adjacent tv the property. The
TSP process consists of gathering information about the property from public sources, reviewing
documents and records from regulatory agencies, evaluating available aerial photographs and
maps, conducting on-site reconnaissance, and interviewing knowledgeable individuals about
previous and/or current site usage. The TSP objective is to evaluate the property and identify
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the likelihood of PECs created by past operations and activities, which may have created a
potential to impact site conditions and require mitigation. Conclusions and recommendations will
be provided regarding any environmental concerns revealed during the TSP process.
Rare Earth will provide the MAR and TSP reports electronically to Pitkin County as PDF files;
with up to three additional hard copies, if necessary, delivered via regutar mail.
Schedule & Timing
We understand this is a GOCO-funded project that is anticipated to close in early-October 2012.
As a result, we propose to complete the MAR for the property no later than August 31 St
Preliminary work would also begin on the TSP in mid-August, and we anticipate completing the
report by September 7tn
Cost Estimate
Based on the initial information about the property provided by Pitkin County, we estimate that
the fixed-price report costs for this project would be:
• Mineral Assessment Report = $1,400
� TSP ESA Report = $2,175
Rare Earth will not exceed these prices without your prior authorization, and our terms of
payment are 30 days from receipt of invoice. Additional hard copies of the reports can be
provided as requested; however, modification of our price may be required if there are
significant costs associated with additional work products.
Limitations
To a large extent, the conclusions reached during the ESA process will rely on information
gathered from public and private sources. The lack of evidence regarding the presence of
hazardous substances and/or petroleum products resulting from a reasonable and mutuaily
agreed-upon scope of work does not guarantee the absence af such materials. It only indicates
that none of these materials were found as a result of the investigation. The limited nature of the
scope of work for ESAs precludes Rare Earth from providing any warranty or guarantee
regarding the absence of hazardous substances and/or petroleum products. Rare Earth will
provide its best professional judgment and will perform the agreed-upon services in accordance
with standard and accepted consulting practices and procedures.
The scope of work for this project does not include the following:
• Review of the insurance claims or coverage history for the property.
• Mineral title opinion.
� Collection and/or analysis of air, soil, vegetation, geologic materials, or water samples.
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• Review of other environmental issues not included in the ASTM TSP standard (i.e.,
asbestos, wetlands, radon, lead in paint or drinking water, cultural/historic resources,
endangered species, etc.). These are non-scope considerations that Rare Earth can
evaluate for an additional fee.
• In-depth interviews with previous owners/tenants of the site, or regulatory agency
representatives.
� Evaluation of site-specific geologic hazards.
If this proposal is acceptable, please sign the authorization-to-proceed, below, and return this
page to Rare Earth via email, fax (970/241-1793), or surface mail. Thank you for the continued
opportunity to provide environmental services to Pitkin County.
Sincerely,
Rare Earth Science, LLC
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James C. Armstrong
Principal Geologist& Environmental Scientist
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED BY:
Pitkin County Date
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