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Resolution No. 83532 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 8353 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Vernon has obtained funds from a State Homeland Security Grant Program, Grant No. 2003-35, for fire equipment; and WHEREAS, the Vernon Fire Department desires to use the funds received for the purchase of eleven (11) Scott Air -Pak Fifty, 2002, 4.5 with EBSS, AV3000 Facepiece, EZ2 regulator, heads up display with cylinder, eleven (11) Pak Alert SE and eleven (11) Hansen hose assemblies (collectively referred to as the "Scott Air-Paks"); and WHEREAS, the Scott Air-Paks are self-contained breathing apparatus for respiratory protection; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the Scott Air-Paks would enhance the Fire Department's operation, thereby enhancing the services provided to citizens, residents and businesses within the Vernon community; and WHEREAS, the Vernon Fire Department obtained three informal quotes and determined that Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. ("Fisher") can provide the Scott Air-Paks that meet the specifications and requirements of the Department; and WHEREAS, on January 6, 2004, the Finance Committee considered the recommendation of Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated December 18, 2003, that a contract be prepared for purchase of the Scott Air-Paks from Fisher using grant funds; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has t 1 determined that, pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of 2 Section 2.27 of the Vernon City Code, it is in the public interest and 3 necessity to enter into a contract with Fisher for the purchase of the 4 Scott Air-Paks to enhance services provided to the Vernon community. 5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 6 CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: 7 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby 8 finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true 9 and correct. 10 SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby 11 approves the Equipment Purchase Contract with Fisher Scientific 12 Company L.L.C., a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and 13 made a part hereof. 14 SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby 15 authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Contract for, 16 and on behalf of, the City of Vernon. 17 SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby 18 directs the City Clerk, or his designee, to send one fully executed 19 Contract to: 20 Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. Attn. Michael Vernier 21 2000 Park Lane Drive 22 Pittsburg, PA 15275-1126 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 - 1 2 3 4 51 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2004. ATTEST: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk EONIS C. M��Li3a r - 3 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY. OF LOS ANGELES ) I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 8353, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, May 26, 2004,.and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon. (SEAL) BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk - 4 - EXHIBIT 0 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate originals, either copy of which may be considered and used as the original hereof for all purposes, as of this day of MAY 2004, in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF VERNON (hereinafter referred to as "City") 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 AND FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. (hereinafter referred to as "Fisher") 2000 Park Lane Drive Pittsburg, PA 15275-1126 WHEREAS, the City's Fire Department has obtained funds from a FY 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Part II), Grant No. 2003-35, for fire equipment; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department desires to use the funds received for eleven (11) Scott Air -Pak Fifty, 2002, 4.5 with EBBS, AV3000 Facepiece, EZ2 regulator, heads up display with cylinder, eleven (11) Pak Alert SE and eleven (11) Hansen hose assembly (collectively referred to as the "Scott Air-Paks"); and WHEREAS, the Scott Air-Paks are self-contained breathing apparatus for respiratory protection; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the Scott Air-Paks would enhance the Fire Department's operation, thereby enhancing the services provided to citizens, residents and businesses within the Vernon community; and I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, the City's Fire Department obtained three informal quotes and determined that Fisher can provide the necessary Scott Air- Paks meeting the specifications and requirements of the Department; and WHEREAS, Fisher has prepared a Quotation dated on or about October 14, 2003, (the "Quotation"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Fisher to provide for the purchase and delivery of the Scott Air-Paks; and WHEREAS, Fisher represents that it is qualified and capable of providing the Scott Air-Paks described in Exhibit A that the City requires and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS SET FORTH HEREIN: 1. Purchase: Fisher agrees to sell and deliver the Scott Air-Paks set forth and described in detail in the Quotation. It is understood and agreed that in the event of a conflict between this Contract and the Quotation, the terms of this Contract shall prevail. 2. Time of PPrfnrmanr-c The performance of Fisher as identified herein shall commence upon the signing of this Contract and shall be completed by Fisher pursuant to the terms of the Quotation, unless otherwise terminated or extended. Delivery is expected to be completed no later than four (4) weeks from the issuance of City's purchase order. If delivery of the Scott Air-Paks is not completed within this time period, the City shall have the option of canceling this Contract in - 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a 10 111 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2111 22 23 24 25 26 21 28 order to proceed with the purchase of the equipment from another vendor, if one can be located. The delivery date may also be extended, at the City's sole discretion, for an additional thirty (30) days, or such other time as the parties may agree. 3. Price. Fisher agrees to sell and deliver the Scott Air-Paks described in the Quotation in the total amount of Thirty Thousand One Hundred Fifty -Nine Dollars and Seventy -Nine Cents ($30,159.79), including sales tax and freight charges. 4. Payment Terms. The City agrees to pay Fisher one hundred percent (100%) of the total purchase price, net thirty (30) days after delivery and acceptance of the Scott Air-Paks by City FOB destination and City's receipt of an invoice from Fisher. 5. Change and Extra Services. The City reserves the right to make additions to or deletions from the equipment purchased from Fisher. All such changes shall be incorporated in written change orders executed by the City and Fisher that shall specify the changes ordered and the adjustment of prices, delivery schedules and warranties. Any equipment added to this Contract, under this section, shall be executed under all applicable conditions of this Contract. No claim for additional compensation or extension of time shall be recognized unless contained in a duly executed change order. 6. Cancellation/Default. In the event that Fisher commits a breach of a material condition of this Contract, City shall notify Fisher in writing of said breach and if Fisher has not cured or begun reasonable efforts to - 3 - I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 cure after fifteen (15) days of receipt of said notice, and fails to diligently pursue corrective action, then City shall have the right to cancel this Contract for cause based on Fisher's default. Fisher shall be responsible for any direct costs due to City's re -procurement of the equivalent of the equipment cancelled from Fisher. 7. Confidential Information. A. Access to Confidential Information. City may provide Fisher, and/or its subcontractors with, or allow Fisher and/or its subcontractor access to certain information not available to the public concerning, but not limited to City, or businesses located in City. The information may include, but is not limited to, company information, taxes, sales, value of assets, utility usage, or other such information. All such information shall be known as "Confidential Information" and may not be used to circumvent the responsibility of either party to this Contract. B. No Disclosure. Except as expressly permitted, Fisher, and/or its subcontractors, shall not disclose, permit the disclosure of, release, disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by any other means, any part of such Confidential Information to any other person or entity, whether corporate, governmental, or individual, without the express prior written consent of an authorized.representative of City. Fisher, and/or its subcontractors, shall return any written Confidential Information, and all copies made of such items, to City upon City's written request, but in any event not later than the date that Fisher and/or its subcontractors has performed all services to be performed pursuant to this Contract. Fisher hereby agrees that such Confidential Information and any documents provided may be used by Fisher, and/or its subcontractors, only as authorized by City. Fisher shall include a contract provision in its contract with subcontractors - 4 - I that bind the subcontractors to this non -disclosure requirement. 2 Fisher shall take reasonable measures to avoid any disclosure of any 3 such Confidential Information to any unauthorized person. 4 C. Court Ordered Disclosure. Fisher shall immediately 5 notify City of any court order or subpoena requiring disclosure of 6 Confidential Information, and shall cooperate with City's legal 71 counsel in responding to any such order or subpoena. Fisher may only 8 disclose Confidential Information required to be disclosed pursuant to 9 court order or subpoena after legal counsel has exhausted any lawful 10 and timely appeal or challenge. 11 D. Remedies. In addition to any other remedies that it 12 1may have at law or in equity, City shall be entitled to a temporary 13 and permanent injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction against 14 any breach or threatened breach of the Confidential Information 15 provisions of this Contract. Fisher acknowledges that in case of such 16 breach or threatened breach of said provisions, City would have no 17adequate remedy at law. 18 8. Warranties. Fisher warrants.title to the equipment purchased hereunder 19 and any part thereof to be free of any claim of any security interest, 20 21 lien or any encumbrance. Fisher also warrants that the equipment will 22 be delivered new and shall be free from defects in material and 23 workmanship. Specifically, Fisher warrants the following: the 24 pressure reducer (dual redundant pressure reducer) warranty is fifteen 25 (15) years; a bumper -to -bumper warranty (including heads up display) 26 is eight (8) years; and the electronics for the Pak Alert warranty is one (1) year. All manufacturers' warranties, any warranties typically 27 provided by Fisher and any other warranties made applicable by law 28 shall apply to the Cit 's PP Y y purchase of the Suits. - 5 - 1 9. Compliance with Laws. 2 Fisher shall strictly observe and comply with all applicable 3 federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations governing 4 this sale, including but not limited to any permit or license 5 requirements of the United States Department of Commerce, as well as 6 any laws of the United States of America. 71 10. Governing Law. 8 The validity, interpretation and performance of this 9 Contract shall be controlled and construed under the laws of the State 10 of California. 11 11. Forum Selection. 12 Any action brought relating to this Contract shall be 13 brought and held exclusively in a State Court in the County of Los 14 Angeles, California. 15 12. Notices. 16 Notices to the parties, unless otherwise requested in 17 writing, shall be sent to: 18 City: CITY OF VERNON ATTN: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST 19 CITY ADMINISTRATOR 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE 20 VERNON, CA 90058-0805 21 Fisher: FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. ATTN: MICHAEL VERNIER 22 2000 PARK LANE DRIVE 23 PITTSBURG, PA 15275-1126 24 13. General Provisions. 25 A. Independent Contractor. At all times during the term 26 of this Contract, Fisher shall be an independent contractor and shall 27 not be an employee of the City. The City shall have the right to 28 control Fisher only insofar as the results of Fisher's services - 6 - I rendered pursuant to this Contract; however, the City shall not have 2 the right to control the means by which Fisher accomplishes services 3 rendered pursuant to the Contract except to the extent that such 4 services involve the use of City property or confidential information. 5 B. Fisher Not Agent. Except as the City may specify in 6 writing, Fisher shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on 71 behalf of the City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Fisher 8 shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Contract 9 to bind the City to any obligation whatsoever. 10 C. Indemnification. Fisher shall indemnify, defend, 11 protect and hold the -City and its officers, agents and employees, free 12 and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, 13 damages, liabilities, fines, charges, penalties, orders, judgments and 14 all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including 15 reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense arising out of or 16 attributable to the negligent or wrongful acts of Fisher or its 17 subcontractors, employees or agents in the performance of services 18 under this Contract, except to the extent arising from or caused by 19 the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, 20 agents, employees or subcontractors. 21 D. Assignment and Subcontracting Prohibited. No party to 22 this Contract may assign or subcontract any right or obligation 23 pursuant to this Contract without the express written consent of the 24 other party. Any other attempted or purported assignment of any right 25 or obligation pursuant to this Contract shall 26 be void and of no effect. 27 E. Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the 28 complete and final expression of the agreement of the parties and is - 7 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I) intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreements and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous offers, promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof. All exhibits are incorporated by reference. Fisher represents that in entering into this Contract, it has not relied on any previous representations or understandings of any kind or nature. F. Partial Invalidity. Wherever possible, each provision hereof will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but in case any one or more of the provisions contained herein will, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision will be ineffective to the extent, but only to the extent, of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without invalidating the remainder of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or provisions or any other provision hereof, unless such a construction would be unreasonable or contrary to the intent of the parties as expressed in this Contract. G. Risk of Loss. Title and risk of loss or damage shall pass to the City and delivery shall be deemed to be complete upon delivery FOB destination. H. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that it becomes necessary for either party to this Contract to enforce any of the provisions of this Contract, the parties agree that a court of competent jurisdiction may determine and fix reasonable attorney's fees to be paid to the successful litigant. I. Benefit of Agreement. This Contract shall bind and benefit the parties hereto and their heirs, successors, and permitted assigns. - 8 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ►14i11 27 N 2811 J. Force Maieure. Neither party shall be considered to be in default in any of its obligations under this Contract when a failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable force. The terms "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood, earthquake, storm, fire, lightening, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance or disobedience, labor dispute, labor material shortage, sabotage, federal, state, or municipal action, statute, ordinance, or regulation, embargoes or the United States Government or any other government, which by exercise of due diligence such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and by exercise to due diligence has been unable to overcome. Either party ren8PrPH „nAhio to fulfill any of its obligations under this Contract by reason of an uncontrollable force, shall give written notice within five (5) business days of such fact to the other party and shall exercise due diligence to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch. K. Waiver. Any waiver at any time by either party of its rights with respect to a default under this Contract, or with respect to any other matters arising in connection with this Contract, shall not be deemed a waiver with respect to subsequent default or other matter. L. Amendment. All changes or modifications to this Contract shall be in a writing stating that it is an amendment to this Contract and shall be signed by both parties or their duly authorized agents. This Contract shall not be modified through course of dealing, usage or trade. - 9 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Contract to be executed by and through their authorized officers on the date, month and year first written above. ATTEST: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ERIC T. FRESCH, A6tj4ef-City Attorney CITY OF VERNON By: { LFONIS C. MALBURG, M'yor FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. By:a��i,�6_�i - 10 - EXHIBIT 1 F I S H E R S C I E N T I F I C I U O Q T A T I O N I x� I I OCTOBER 31, 2003 PAGE: 1 I I I CITY OF VERNON FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC 1 1 WAREHOUSE 9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE I (. 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE HOUSTON TX 77038 I I I VERNON CA 90058 (800) 772-6733 I I ATTN: MIRE LANGER I I 1---------------------------------------Q -- ----------------------------------1 CUST REF NBR UOE 10 14 03 I 1------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I ACCOUNT NBR: 612042-001 I REQUESTOR• MIRE LANGER I QUOTE NBR: 3304-2211-38 I PHONE: 3235838811 EXTN: 540 1 I TERMS: NET 30 DAYS I FOB: DEST I DUE DATE: I AUTHORIZED BY: TOM AOKI------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 I PRICES ARE FIRM I I I PLEASE REFER TO T HE NRBRONIALL OCORRESPONDENCE I i THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC 1 I SAFETY REP: TOM AOKI 1 I----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INBRI QTY (UNI CATALOG MR I DESCRIPTION I UNIT PRC I EXTD PRC 1------------------------------------------------------------------------------I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1AIRPAK 50 W/ AV3000 FACEPIECE I I 1 i I i t I(MEDIUM) W/ EZ2 REGULATOR I I I I I I I IW/ HEADS UP DISPLAY W/CYLINDERI I I I 11 11IRL119 148 626 IAIR-PAR 50 2002 4.5 W/EBSS 12,019.16 122,210.76 I I I I I I HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ( I I I I I I I I i I 1 21 111RAIIS 999 2180 IPAK ALERT SE+FACTORY 1 401.54 1 4,416.94 I I I I I I I I 1 31 11IEAISCT2753701 (HOSE ASSEMBLY HANSEN 1 112.14 11,233.54 1 I I i t (MERCHANDISE TOTAL I 127,861.24 I I I I I I I I I I I _JEST. SALES TAX ( 1 2,298.55 I I ( I I ITOTAL 1 130,159.79 1 I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I i I I I I I i I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I ----- ----------------- ------------------------------- ----------- ------------ J♦ t t i f 1 t FAX FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY Visit the Fisher Web Site at VWWV.FISHERSCI.COM DATE: 10/31/03 TO: INDIVIDUAL - FAX NUMBER: COMPANY: MIKE LANGE 323262-8755 CITY OF VERNON FROM: FISHER SAFETY CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE: (800) 772-6733 FAX NUMBER: 800/772-7702 TOTAL PAGES (Including Cover Sheet) _ 3 (D Fisher Sclenfific SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS r EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate originals, either copy of which may be considered and used as the original hereof for all p �, purposes, as of this �,n� day of ��, 2004, in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF VERNON (hereinafter referred to as `City") 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 AND FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. (hereinafter referred to as "Fisher") 2000 Park Lane Drive Pittsburg, PA 15275-1126 WHEREAS, the City's Fire Department has obtained funds from a FY 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Part II), Grant No. 2003-35, for fire equipment; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department desires to use the funds received for eleven (11) Scott Air -Pak Fifty, 2002, 4.5 with EBSS, AV3000 Facepiece, EZ2 regulator, heads up display with cylinder, eleven (11) Pak Alert SE and eleven (11) Hansen hose assembly (collectively referred to as the "Scott Air-Paks"); and WHEREAS, the Scott Air-Paks are self-contained breathing apparatus for respiratory protection; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the Scott Air-Paks would enhance the Fire Department's operation, thereby enhancing the services provided to citizens, residents and businesses within the Vernon community; and r 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, the City's Fire Department obtained three informal quotes and determined that Fisher can provide the necessary Scott Air- Paks meeting the specifications and requirements of the Department; I and WHEREAS, Fisher has prepared a Quotation dated on or about October 14, 2003, (the "Quotation"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Fisher to provide for the purchase and delivery of the Scott Air-Paks; and WHEREAS, Fisher represents that it is qualified and capable of providing the Scott Air-Paks described in Exhibit "A" that the City requires and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS SET FORTH HEREIN: 1. Purchase. Fisher agrees to sell and deliver the Scott Air-Paks set forth and described in detail in the Quotation. It is understood and agreed that in the event of a conflict between this Contract and the Quotation, the terms of this Contract shall prevail. 2. Time of Performance. The performance of Fisher as identified herein shall commence upon the signing of this Contract and shall be completed by Fisher pursuant to the terms of the Quotation, unless otherwise terminated or extended. Delivery is expected to be completed no later than four (4) weeks from the issuance of City's purchase order. If delivery of the Scott Air-Paks is not completed within this time period, the City shall have the option of canceling this Contract in - 2 - order to proceed with the purchase of the equipment from another vendor, if one can be located. The delivery date may also be extended, at the City's sole discretion, for an additional thirty (30) days, or such other time as the parties may agree. 3. Price. Fisher agrees to sell and deliver the Scott Air-Paks described in the Quotation in the total amount of Thirty Thousand One Hundred Fifty -Nine Dollars and Seventy -Nine Cents ($30,159.79), including sales tax and freight charges. 4. Payment Terms. The City agrees to pay Fisher one hundred percent (100%) of the total purchase price, net thirty (30) days after delivery and acceptance of the Scott Air-Paks by City FOB destination and City's receipt of an invoice from Fisher. 5. Change and Extra Services. The City reserves the right to make additions to or deletions from the equipment purchased from Fisher. All such changes shall be incorporated in written change orders executed by the City and Fisher that shall specify the changes ordered and the adjustment of prices, delivery schedules and warranties. Any equipment added to this Contract, under this section, shall be executed under all applicable conditions of this Contract. No claim for additional compensation or extension of time shall be recognized unless contained in a duly executed change order. 6. Cancellation/Default. In the event that Fisher commits a breach of a material condition of this Contract, City shall notify Fisher in writing of said breach and if Fisher has not cured or begun reasonable efforts to 3 - I cure after fifteen (15) days of receipt of said notice, and fails to 2 diligently pursue corrective action, then City shall have the right to 3 cancel this Contract for cause based on Fisher's default. Fisher 4 shall be responsible for any direct costs due to City's re -procurement 5 of the equivalent of the equipment cancelled from Fisher. 6 7. Confidential Information. 7 A. Access to Confidential Information. City may provide 8 Fisher, and/or its subcontractors with, or allow Fisher and/or its 9 subcontractor access to certain information not available to the 10 public concerning, but not limited to City, or businesses located in 11 City. The information may include, but is not limited to, company 12 information, taxes, sales, value of assets, utility usage, or other 13 such information. All such information shall be known as 14 "Confidential Information" and may not be used to circumvent the 15 responsibility of either party to this Contract. 16 B. No Disclosure. Except as expressly permitted, Fisher, 17 and/or its subcontractors, shall not disclose, permit the disclosure 18 of, release, disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by any other 19 means, any part of such Confidential Information to any other person 20 or entity, whether corporate, governmental, or individual, without the 21 express prior written consent of an authorized representative of City. 22 Fisher, and/or its subcontractors, shall return any written 23 Confidential Information, and all copies made of such items, to City 24 upon City's written request, but in any event not later than the date 25 that Fisher and/or its subcontractors has performed all services to be 26 performed pursuant to this Contract. Fisher hereby agrees that such 27 Confidential Information and any documents provided may be used by 28 Fisher, and/or its subcontractors, only as authorized by City. Fisher shall include a contract provision in its contract with subcontractors - 4 - 1 that bind the subcontractors to this non -disclosure requirement. 2 Fisher shall take reasonable measures to avoid any disclosure of any 3 such Confidential Information to any unauthorized person. 4 C. Court Ordered Disclosure. Fisher shall immediately 5 notify City of any court order or subpoena requiring disclosure of 6 Confidential Information, and shall cooperate with City's legal 7 counsel in responding to any such order or subpoena. Fisher may only 8 disclose Confidential Information required to be disclosed pursuant to 9 court order or subpoena after legal counsel has exhausted any lawful 10 and timely appeal or challenge. 11 D. Remedies. In addition to any other remedies that it 12 may have at law or in equity, City shall be entitled to a temporary 13 and permanent injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction against 14 any breach or threatened breach of the Confidential Information 15 provisions of this Contract. Fisher acknowledges that in case of such 16 breach or threatened breach of said.provisions, City would have no 17 adequate remedy at law. 18 8. Warranties. 19 Fisher warrants title to the equipment purchased hereunder 20 and any part thereof to be free of any claim of any security interest, lien or any encumbrance. Fisher also warrants that the equipment will 21 be delivered new and shall be free from defects in -material and 22 workmanship. Specifically, Fisher warrants the following: the 23 pressure reducer (dual redundant pressure reducer) warranty is fifteen 24 (15) years; a bumper -to -bumper warranty (including heads up display) 25 is eight (8) years; and the electronics for the Pak Alert warranty is 26 one (1) year. All manufacturers' warranties, any warranties typically 27 provided by Fisher and any other warranties made applicable by law 28 shall apply to the Cit 's PP Y y purchase of the Suits. - 5 - 9. Compliance with Laws. Fisher shall strictly observe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations governing this sale, including but not limited to any permit or license requirements of the United States Department of Commerce, as well as any laws of the United States of America. 10. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and performance of this Contract shall be controlled and construed under the laws of the State of California. 11. Forum Selection. Any action brought relating to this Contract shall be brought and held exclusively in a State Court in the County of Los Angeles, California. 12. Notices. Notices to the parties, unless otherwise requested in writing, shall be sent to: City: CITY OF VERNON ATTN: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST CITY ADMINISTRATOR 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CA 90058-0805 Fisher: FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. ATTN: MICHAEL VERNIER 2000 PARK LANE DRIVE PITTSBURG, PA 15275-1126 13. General Provisions. A. Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Contract, Fisher shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of the City. The City shall have the right to control Fisher only insofar as the results of Fisher's services - 6 - I rendered pursuant to this Contract; however, the City shall not have 2 the right to control the means by which Fisher accomplishes services 3 rendered pursuant to the Contract except to the extent that such 4 services involve the use of City property or confidential information. 5 B. Fisher Not Agent. Except as the City may specify in 6 writing, Fisher shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on 7 behalf of the City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Fisher 8 shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Contract 9 to bind the City to any obligation whatsoever. 10 C. Indemnification. Fisher shall indemnify, defend, 11 protect and hold the City and its officers, agents and employees, free 12 and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, 13 damages, liabilities, fines, charges, penalties, orders, judgments and 14 all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including 15 reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense arising out of or 16 attributable to the negligent or wrongful acts of Fisher or its 17 subcontractors, employees or agents in the performance of services 18 under this Contract, except to the extent arising from or caused by 19 the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, 20 agents, employees or subcontractors. 21 D. Assignment and Subcontracting Prohibited. No party to 22 this Contract may assign or subcontract any right or obligation 23 pursuant to this Contract without the express written consent of the 24 other party. Any other attempted or purported assignment of any right 25 or obligation pursuant to this Contract shall 26 be void and of no effect. 27 E. Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the 28 complete and final expression of the agreement of the parties and is - 7 - I intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their 2 agreements and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous offers, 3 promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications 4 and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject 5 matter hereof. All exhibits are incorporated by reference. Fisher 61 represents that in entering into this Contract, it has not relied on 7 any previous representations or understandings of any kind or nature. 8 F. Partial Invalidity. Wherever possible, each provision 9 hereof will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid 10 under applicable law, but in case any one or more of the provisions 11 contained herein will, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal 12 or unenforceable in any respect, such provision will be ineffective to 13 the extent, but only to the extent, of such invalidity, illegality or 14 unenforceability without invalidating the remainder of such invalid, 15 illegal or unenforceable provision or provisions or any other 16 provision hereof, unless such a -construction would be unreasonable or 17 contrary to the intent of the parties as expressed in this Contract. 18 G. Risk of Loss. Title and risk of loss or damage shall 19 pass to the City and delivery shall be deemed to be complete upon 20 delivery FOB destination. 21 H. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that it becomes 22 necessary for either party to this Contract to enforce any of the 23 provisions of this Contract, the parties agree that a court of 24 competent jurisdiction may determine and fix reasonable attorney's 25 fees to be paid to the successful litigant. 26 I. Benefit of Ag'reement. This Contract shall bind and 27 benefit the parties hereto and their heirs, successors, and permitted 28 assigns. - 8 - I J. Force Maieure. Neither party shall be considered to be 2 in default in any of its obligations under this Contract when a 3 failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable force. The 41 terms "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control 5 of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood, 6 earthquake, storm, fire, lightening, epidemic, war, riot, civil 7 disturbance or disobedience, labor dispute, labor material shortage, 8 sabotage, federal, state, or municipal action, statute, ordinance, or 9 regulation, embargoes or the United States Government or any other 10 government, which by exercise of due diligence such party could not 11 reasonably have been expected to avoid and by exercise to due 12 diligence has been unable to overcome. Either party rendered unable 13 to fulfill any of its obligations under this Contract by reason of an 14 uncontrollable force, shall give written notice within five (5) 15 business days of such fact to the other party and shall exercise due 16 diligence to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch. 17 K. Waiver. Any waiver at any time by either party of its 18 rights with respect to a default under this Contract, or with respect 19 to any other matters arising in connection with this Contract, shall 20 not be deemed a waiver with respect to subseq uent quent default or other 21 matter. 22 L. Amendment. All changes or modifications to this 23 Contract shall be in a writing stating that it is an amendment to this 24 Contract and shall be signed by both parties or their duly authorized 25 agents. This Contract shall not be modified through course of 26 dealing, usage or trade. 27' 28 9 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Contract to be executed by and through their authorized officers on the date, month and year first written above. CITY OF VERNON LEONIS C. MA BURG, Rayor ATT�S-. BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk APPROVED AS F RM: ERIC T. FRENCH, A City Attorney FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY i, ,+ 116 =If fir 4. - 10 - i� FISHER SCIENTIFIC^ -- I I QUOTATION 1 i I OCTOBER 31, 2003 PAGE: 1 1 i CITY OF VERNON FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC I I WAREHOUSE 9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE 1 I 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE HOUSTON TX 77038 1 i I VERNON CA 90058 (800) 772-6733 I I ATTN: MIRE LANGER I 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 I CUST REF NBR QUOE/10/14/03 i 1------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I ACCOUNT NBR: 612042-001 1 REQUESTOR: MIRE LANGER I QUOTE NBR: 3304-2211-38 1 PHONE: 3235838811 EXTN: 540 I I TERMS: NET 30 DAYS 1 FOB: DEST I I DUE DATE 1 AUTHORIZED BY: TOM AOKI I----------------- --------------------------------------------------------------1 I 1 I *** PRICES ARE FIRM THRU 11/30/03 *** I I PLEASE REFER TO THE QUOTE NBR ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE I I THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC I I SAFETY REP: TOM AOKI I 1----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INBRI QTY IUNI CATALOG NBR I DESCRIPTION I UNIT PRC I EXTD PRC 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------I I I I 1 I i I I I I IAIRPAK 50 W/ AV30GO FACEPIECE I I I ((MEDIUM) W/ EZ2 REGULATOR I I I I I I I IW/ HEADS UP DISPLAY W/CYLINDER( ( I I 11 11JEA119 148 626 IAIR-PAR 50 2002 4.5 W/EBSS 1 2,019.16 122,210.76 1 I I 1 1 I HAZARDOUS MATERIAL I I I I I I I i I I I 1 21 111RAIlB 999 2180 1PAK ALERT SE+FACTORY ( 401.54 14,416.94 I I I I I I I I I 1 31 111BAISCT2753701 (HOSE ASSEMBLY HANSEN 1 112.14 11,233.54 1 I I I I INERCHAND ISE TOTAL ( 127,861.24 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I (EST. SALES TAX 1 1 2,298.55 I I I I I (TOTAL I 130,159.79 1 I I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I i i I i I I I I I I I 1 I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I i 1 I I I i I i i ---- ------ ----------------- ------------------------------------------------------ A FA X FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY Visit the Fisher Web Site at WVWV.FISHERSCI.COM DATE: 10/31/03 TO: INDIVIDUAL: FAX NUMBER: COMPANY: .XI.EE LANGER 323262-8755 CITY OF VMON FROM: FISHER SAFETY CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE: (800) 772-6733 FAX NUMBER: _ 800/772-7702 TOTAL PAGES (Including Cover Sheet) _3 fther Setodifk