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Budget Line Item 002.02.00000.82000
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County Representative Cindy Houben County Representative
Phone (970) 920-5097
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Contract Value Summary:
$ 9,999.00
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$ 9,999.00
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Community Development
Review, research, and drafting of Land Use cases and code.
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Planning Backfill Project
Alan Richman Planning Services
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Services/Maintenance
5/6/2019
5/5/2020
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181.2019
Pitkin County
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Revision: 2018-01-17 btf Contract #: 181.2019
Budget Line Item #: 002.02.00000.82000
Workers’ Compensation Waiver
Sole Proprietorships or Partnerships
I, Alan Richman, as sole proprietor or partner of Alan Richman Planning Services,
represent that I have no person or persons in my employ, but that I shall obtain and
maintain workers’ compensation protection pursuant to those insurance
requirements as set forth in the Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado (Articles
40 to 54 of Title 8 of the Colorado Revised Statutes) for any and all persons as I
may employ in performing any work in the future. I shall also require any
subcontractor as I may contract with or obtain for any work to maintain workers’
compensation protection for its employees.
!#WCSOLEPROP#!
Alan Richman
May-22-2019
Owner
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PITKIN COUNTY CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT, made May 6, 2019 by and between the Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin County, Colorado, 530 E. Main St., Suite #302, Aspen, CO 81611, (hereinafter called the
“County”) and Alan Richman Planning Services, 225 N Mill Street, Suite 208, Aspen, CO 81611
(hereinafter called the “Contractor”) to perform the following work: Planning Backfill Project
(“Project”).
I. Term of Contract: The term of this Contract is from May 6, 2019 to May 5, 2020. At
the expiration of the initial term, the contract may be extended for an additional term
of one (1) year by the express written consent of both parties.
II. Contractor’s Obligations. Contractor shall review Land Use Cases pursuant to the
Pitkin County Land Use Code. They shall also research and draft Land Use Code
amendments as assigned. Billing shall be at the rate of $250.00 per hour for all services
rendered.
III. Compensation and Expenses, Invoicing, Payment and Offset. The County shall
compensate Contractor for its services in accordance with the Project Budget and
Schedule set out in Paragraph II. It is expressly understood and agreed that in no event
will the total compensation and reimbursement to be paid hereunder exceed the sum of
Nine-Thousand Nine-Hundred Ninety-Nine dollars and Zero cents ($9,999.00) for all
services rendered. 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. Any payment by the County
may be offset by any amount the Contractor owes the County for any reason.
IV. County’s Exclusive Ownership of Work Product. Drawings, specifications,
guidelines and other documents prepared by Contractor in connection with this
Contract shall be the property 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 work
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
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right to use materials produced in the course of this Contract for marketing purposes
and professional presentations, articles, speeches and other business purposes.
V. Pitkin County’s Obligations. Pitkin County shall administer this Contract through
a County Representative. Cindy Houben, Community Development Director will
manage the project as the County’s Representative. In the event that Cindy Houben is
not available, Suzanne Wolf, Assistant Communtiy Development Director 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.
VI. Termination Prior to Expiration 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.
VII. 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. Contractor 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.
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VIII. Assignability. 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.
IX. Severability. 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.
X. Integration 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 Contractor.
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.
XI. Indemnity.
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 or 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 agreed that the Contractor 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 subsidiary, parent, associated and/or
affiliated entities, successors, or 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 groundless, false or fraudulent.
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XII. Insurance. Contractor shall provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance to
Procurement@PitkinCounty.com within ten (10) days of signing this Contract or as
requested throughout the term of this Contract.
XIII. 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 84-78000-5k.
XIV. 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.
XV. 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.
XVI. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce any of the
provisions of this Contract, the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to its costs
and reasonable attorney’s fees.
XVII. Governmental Immunity. 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 from 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.
XVIII. Current Year Obligations. 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
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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 limitation. 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.
XIX. Notice. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be provided by electronic delivery to the e-mail addresses set forth below and
by one of the following methods 1) hand-delivery or 2) registered or certified mail,
postage pre-paid to the mailing addresses set forth below. Each party by notice sent
under this paragraph may change the address to which future notices should be sent.
Electronic delivery of notices shall be considered delivered upon receipt of
confirmation of delivery on the part of the sender. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed to preclude personal service of any notice in the manner prescribed for
personal service of a summons or other legal process.
To Pitkin County:
Cindy Houben
530 E. Main St., Suite #205
Aspen, CO 81611
Email: Cindy.Houben@pitkincounty.com
with copies to:
Pitkin County Attorney’s Office
530 E. Main St., Suite #301
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Email: Attorney@pitkincounty.com
To Contractor:
Alan Richman Planning Services
225 N Mill Street, Suite 208
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: (970) 920-1125
Email: arichman@sopris.net
XX. Public Contracts for Services and Public Contracts with Natural Persons. In
conformance with the provisions of C.R.S. §§ 8-17.5-101, et seq., as amended and
C.R.S. §§ 24-76.5-101, et seq., as amended:
A. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. §§8-17.5-101, et seq. C.R.S.
[Not applicable 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
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participation in the E-Verify Program established under Pub. L. 104-208 or the State
verification program established pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5)(c), C.R.S., 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 (i) shall not use E-Verify Program or
State program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants
while this Contract is being performed, (ii) shall notify the Subcontractor and the
contracting State agency within 3 days if Contractor has actual knowledge that a
Subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this
Contract, (iii) shall terminate the subcontract if a Subcontractor does not stop
employing or contracting with the illegal alien within 3 days of receiving the notice,
and (iv) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation,
undertaken pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5), C.R.S., by the Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment. If Contractor participates in the State 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 State program. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement
of this provision or §§8-17.5-101 et seq., C.R.S., 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.
B. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. §§24-76.5-101, et seq.,
C.R.S.
Contractor, if a natural person 18 years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under
penalty of perjury that he or she (i) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the
United States pursuant to federal law, (ii) shall comply with the provisions of §§24-
76.5-101 et seq., C.R.S., and (iii) has produced one form of identification required by
§24-76.5-103, C.R.S. prior to the Effective Date of this Contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date first set out herein
above.
ALAN RICHMAN Planning Services
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!#VENDOR SIGNATURE#! Date
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
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!#DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE#! Date
Community Development Director
May-22-2019
Cindy Houben
May-22-2019
Owner
Alan Richman