FIN 2019-06-24 Item 2C - Contract - Health Care Broker with USI Insurance Services Northwest

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City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES Contract Number: This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Tukwila, Washington, a non -charter optional municipal code city hereinafter referred to as "the City," and USI Insurance Services Northwest, hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor," whose principal office is located at 601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101. WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to have certain services performed for its citizens but does not have the manpower or expertise to perform such services; and WHEREAS, the City desires to have the Contractor perform such services pursuant to certain terms and conditions; now, therefore, IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual benefits and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Scope and Schedule of Services to be Performed by Contractor. The Contractor shall perform those services described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth. In performing such services, the Contractor shall at all times comply with all Federal, State, and local statutes, rules and ordinances applicable to the performance of such services and the handling of any funds used in connection therewith. The Contractor shall request and obtain prior written approval from the City if the scope or schedule is to be modified in any way. 2. Compensation and Method of Payment. The City shall pay the Contractor for services rendered according to the rate and method set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The total amount to be paid shall not exceed $90,000 at a rate of $7,500 per month. 3. Contractor Budget. The Contractor shall apply the funds received under this Agreement within the maximum limits set forth in this Agreement. The Contractor shall request prior approval from the City whenever the Contractor desires to amend its budget in any way. 4. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect for a period commencing July 16, 2019, and ending July 15, 2022, unless sooner terminated under the provisions hereinafter specified. 5. Independent Contractor. Contractor and City agree that Contractor is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto. Neither Contractor nor any employee of Contractor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded City employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or contributing to the State Industrial Insurance Program, or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the Contractor, or any employee of the Contractor. CA Revised December 2016 Page 1 of 7 69