4.5. SR 03-02-2020 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Project Manager and Staffing. The Consultant has designated the individuals identified in Exhibit A as the Project Manager to serve on the Project. The Project Manager shall be assisted by other staff members as necessary to facilitate the completion of the Project in accordance with the terms established herein. Consultant may not remove or replace the Project Manager without the approval of the City. Standard of Care. Standard of Care. Consultant shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in the performance of the Work as is ordinarily exercised by members of the profession under similar circumstances in Minnesota. Consultant shall be liable to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, without limitation, for any injuries, loss, or damages proximately caused by Consultant's breach of this standard of care. Consultant shall put forth reasonable efforts to complete its duties in a timely manner. Consultant shall not be responsible for delays caused by factors beyond its control or that could not be reasonably foreseen at the time of execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall be responsible for costs or damages arising from unreasonable delays in the completion of the Work. Audit Disclosure. The Consultant shall allow the City or its duly authorized agents reasonable access to such of the Consultant's books and records as are pertinent to the work performed under this Agreement. Any reports, information, data, etc. given to, or prepared or assembled by, the Consultant under this Agreement which the City requests to be kept confidential shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the City's prior written approval. All finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports prepared by the Consultant shall become the property of the City upon termination of this Agreement, but Consultant may retain copies of such documents as records of the services provided. 10. Term. The term of the Agreement shall be from March 3, 2020 through December 31, 2021 the date of signature by the parties notwithstanding. This Agreement may be extended upon the written mutual consent of the parties for such additional period as they deem appropriate, and upon the terms and conditions as herein stated. 11. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the Consultant effective upon sixty (60) days' written notice delivered to the City at the address written above. The City may terminate this Agreement effective immediately, upon written notice to the consultant. Upon termination under this provision, the Consultant shall be paid for services rendered and reimbursable expenses until the effective date of termination. If, however, the City terminates this Agreement because the Consultant has failed to perform in accordance with this Agreement, no further payment shall be made to the Consultant, and the City may retain another consultant to undertake or complete the Work. 12. Independent Consultant. At all times and for all purposes herein, the Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. No statement herein shall be construed so as to find the Consultant an employee of the City. 13. Non -Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age. The Consultant shall post in places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of this non-discrimination clause and stating that all qualified applicants Standard Agreement for Professional Services