HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2019-073 Professional Service Contract with PayneWest Insurance, Inc.A RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-073
authorizing a Professional Services Contract for property and casualty
insurance broker and risk management services with PayneWest
Insurance, Inc
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima requires professional services related to insurance
brokerage services for property and casualty insurance broker and risk management services
for the City of Yakima, and
WHEREAS, the City's current contract with PayneWest Insurance, Inc for property and
casualty insurance broker and risk management services expires on August 31, 2019, and
WHEREAS, PayneWest Insurance, Inc represents that it has the expertise necessary
and is willing to perform the professional services required by the City in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Contract, and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima and PayneWest Insurance, Inc desire to enter into a
Professional Services Contract for property and casualty insurance broker and risk
management services for a three-year term, from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022,
with an option to extend the Contract for an additional two years, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City to authorize the
City Manager to execute a Professional Services Contract for property and casualty insurance
broker and risk management services with PayneWest Insurance, Inc , now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the attached professional
services contract for property and casualty insurance broker and risk management services
with PayneWest Insurance, Inc
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of August, 2019
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P 6 OFESSIONAL SERVICES CONT ' CT
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONT ' CT is made and entered into by and
between the City of Yakima, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and
PayneWest Insurance, Inc., a corporation (hereinafter the "Contractor").
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima requires professional services related to insurance
brokerage services for Property & Casualty Broker and Risk Management Services for the City of
Yakima;
WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that it has the expertise necessary and is willing to
perform the professional services required by the City in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and
agreements set forth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and Contractor as follows:
Section 1. Statement of Work
1.1 The minimum services that the Contractor will provide include:
(a) Market and advise the City on its insurance coverage;
(b) Prepare claims reports when requested by the City;
(c)
Provide risk management services, including but not limited to review of vendor
certificates of insurance to meet contract requirements; advise on wording for
insurance requirements and the amounts of appropriate insurance coverage in City
contracts; and training for City personnel as required.
1.2 Contractor shall provide the services and staff described in the text of the Professional
Services Contract, including the services described in Exhibit "A," which is incorporated
herein by this reference. The services are included within the base fee. The Professional
Services Contract and Exhibit "A" are referred to herein as the "Contract." The Contract
specifies the working relationship between the City and the Contractor, and specific
obligations of both parties.
1.3 Contract Documents: The rights granted under this Contract include the terms, conditions,
covenants and representations contained in the following documents, all of which are incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth:
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1.3.1 This Contract, including Exhibit A to the Contract, and the documents
referenced in this Paragraph shall be construed consistently with each other in
order to best effectuate the intent of the Owner and Contractor as set forth in
this Contract.
The parties acknowledge that there are no other representations, agreements, or conditions not
specifically referred to or set forth in the foregoing documents which are a part of this Contract.
1.4 Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Contract, Contractor shall furnish the
following, all as the same may be required to perform the services described in
paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 in accordance with this Contract, including Exhibit A to the
Contract: personnel, labor and supervision; and technical, professional and other services.
All such services, property and other items furnished or required to be furnished, together
with all other obligations perfoinied or required to be performed, by Contractor under this
Contract are sometime collectively referred to in this Contract as the "Services."
1.5 All provisions of this Contract are intended to be complementary, and any Services
required by one and not mentioned in another shall be performed to the same extent as
though required by all. Details of the Services that are not necessary to carry out the intent
of this Contract, but that are not expressly required, shall be performed or furnished by
Contractor as part of the Services, without any increase in the compensation otherwise
payable under this Contract.
Section 2. Period of Performance
2.1 The period of performance under this Contract will be three (3) years, commencing on
September 1, 2019, and continuing through August 31, 2022. An additional extension of
two (2) years may be offered, at the option of the City, making the total contract term
five (5) years, to August 31, 2024. In the event the City elects to extend the Contract for
an additional two-year (2-year) term, the City shall provide written notice to the Contractor
at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the initial three-year (3-year) Contract period,
or on or before June 2, 2022. The City's option to extend the Contract for an additional
two-year (2-year) term is subject to a mutually satisfactory agreement between the parties
on the value of the services during the additional two-year (2-year) period, and is further
subject to approval by the City Council at a City Council business meeting if the
compensation is more than $80,000 in either year of the two-year (2-year) extension. If
the annual compensation is $80,000 or less for the additional two-year (2-year) term, then
the City Manager has the authority to sign the two-year (2-year) extension without the
specific approval of the City Council at a business meeting.
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Section 3. Compensation
3.1 As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the Services, City shall pay
Contractor Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) for the first year of the Contract, Eighty
Thousand Dollars ($80,000) for the second year of the Contract, and Eighty Thousand
Dollars ($80,000) for the third year of the Contract. At the end of this term, the parties
may extend this Contract under terms and conditions then agreed. The three-year term of
the Contract is subject to an option to extend for two (2) additional years if the City and
Contractor can reach a mutually satisfactory agreement on the value of the services for the
additional two-year (2-year) period and as provided in Section 2.1 above.
3.2 Each annual fee shall be paid by the City to Contractor in three installments, in four -month
intervals. The three invoices that will be submitted each year by Contractor to the City of
Yakima will be submitted on or about January 1, May 1, and September 1 of each year.
The first invoice for the first year of the Contract will be submitted on or about January 1,
2020.
3.3 City of Yakima shall pay each of Contractor's invoices within thirty (30) days after the
City's receipt and verification thereof; provided, however, that all such payments are
expressly conditioned upon Contractor providing services hereunder that is satisfactory to
the City.
3.4 Any additional service(s) provided by the Contractor which are to be paid by the City must
have prior written approval of the City.
Section 4. Performance by Contractor
4.1 Delegation of professional Services. The services provided for herein shall be performed
by Contractor, and no person other than regular associates or employees of Contractor shall
be engaged on such work or services. Contractor shall not (by contract, operation of law
or otherwise) delegate or subcontract performance of any Services to any other person or
entity without the prior written consent of the City. Any such delegation or subcontracting
without the City's prior written consent shall be voidable at the City's option.
No delegation of subcontracting of performance of any of the Services, with or without the
City's prior written consent, shall relieve Contractor of its responsibility to perform the
Services in accordance with this Contract. Contractor shall be fully responsible for the
performance, acts and omissions of Contractor's employees, Contractor's subcontractors,
and any other person who performs or furnishes any Services (collectively, the "Support").
4.2 Contractor shall at all times be an independent contractor and not an agent or representative
of the City with regard to performance of the Services. Contractor shall not represent that
it is, nor hold itself out as, an agent or representative of the City. In no event shall
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Contractor be authorized to enter into any agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of the
City.
4.3 Contractor shall perform the Services in a timely manner and in accordance with the
standards of the profession. At the time of performance, Contractor shall be properly
licensed, equipped, organized, and financed to perform the Services in accordance with
this Contract. Subject to compliance with the requirements of this Contract, Contractor
shall perform the Services in accordance with its own methods.
4.4 Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to protect against any bodily injury
(including death) or property damage that may occur in connection with the Services.
Section 5. Compliance with Laws
5.1 Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders,
licenses, permits, and other requirements, now in effect, of any governmental authority
(including, but not limited to, such requirements as may be imposed upon the City and
applicable to the Services). Contractor shall furnish such documents as may be required to
effect or evidence such compliance. All laws, ordinances, rules and orders required to be
incorporated in agreements of this character are incorporated in this Contract by this
reference.
Section 6. Taxes and Assessments
6.1 Contractor shall be solely responsible for and shall pay all taxes, deductions, and
assessments, including but not limited to federal income tax, FICA, social security tax,
assessments for unemployment and industrial injury insurance, and other deductions from
income which may be required by law or assessed against either party as a result of this
Contract. In the event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this Contract,
Contractor shall pay the same before it becomes due.
Section 7. Nondiscrimination Provision
7.1 During the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate in violation of
any applicable federal, state and/or local law or regulation on the basis of race, age, color,
sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran
or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or the presence of any
sensory, mental or physical handicap, and any other classification protected under federal,
state, or local law. This provision shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, and the
provision of Services under this Contract.
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Section 8. Inspection: Examination of Records
8.1 The records relating to the Services shall, at all times, be subject to inspection by and with
the approval of the City, but the making of (or failure or delay in making) such inspection
or approval shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for performance of the Services
in accordance with this Contract, notwithstanding the City's knowledge of defective or
non -complying performance, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. Contractor shall
provide the City sufficient, safe, and proper facilities and equipment for such inspection
and free access to such facilities.
8.2 Contractor shall promptly furnish the City with such information which is related to the
Services of this Contract as may be requested by the City. Until the expiration of three (3)
years after final payment of the compensation payable under this Contract, Contractor shall
provide the City access to (and the City shall have the right to examine, audit and copy) all
of Contractor's books, documents, papers and records which are related to the Services of
this Contract.
Section 9. Property and Confidential Information
9.1 Contractor shall not, without the prior written consent of the City, disclose to third parties,
other than insurance companies for placement purposes, any information received in
connection with the Services unless:
(a) information is known to Contractor prior to receiving the same directly or indirectly
in connection with the Services;
(b) information is in the public domain at the time of disclosure by Contractor; or
(c) information is received by Contractor from a third party who does not have an
obligation to keep the same confidential.
Section 10. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
10.1 Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected
officials, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, losses, liens,
liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, and other proceedings and all judgments, awards, costs
and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements) resulting from death
or bodily injury to any person or damage or destruction to a third party or third parties to
the extent caused by any negligent act and/or omission of the Contractor, its officers,
employees, agents, and/or subcontractors, arising out of the performance of this Contract.
10.2 Nothing contained in this Section or this Contract shall be construed to create a liability or
a right of indemnification in any third party.
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Section 11. Insurance Provided by Contractor
At all times during performance of the Services, the Contractor shall secure and maintain
in effect insurance to protect the City and the Contractor from and against all claims,
damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or resulting from the performance of this
Contract. Contractor shall provide and maintain in force insurance in limits no less than
that stated below, as applicable. The City reserves the right to require higher limits should
it deem it necessary in the best interest of the public.
11.2 Commercial Liability Insurance. Before this Contract is fully executed by the parties,
Contractor shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of commercial
liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00)
per occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, and Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000.00) general aggregate. If Contractor carries higher coverage limits,
such limits shall be shown on the Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements and the City
of Yakima, its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees shall be named as
additional insureds for such higher limits. The certificate shall clearly state who the
provider is, the coverage amount, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions
provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Contract. The
policy and Endorsements shall name the City of Yakima, its elected officials, officers,
agents, and employees as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer
will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City thirty (30) calendar
days prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies
rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington.
11.3 Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. Before this Contract is fully executed by the
parties, Contractor shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of
commercial automobile liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and property
damage. If Contractor carries higher coverage limits, such limits shall be shown on the
Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements and the City of Yakima, its elected officials,
officers, agents, and employees shall be named as additional insureds for such higher
limits. Automobile liability will apply to "Any Auto" and be shown on the certificate. The
certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage amount, the policy number,
and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect
for the duration of this Contract. The policy and Endorsements shall name the City of
Yakima, its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and
shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first
giving the City thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice. The insurance shall be with
an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in
the State of Washington.
11.4 Professional Liability Insurance. Before this Contract is fully executed by the parties,
Contractor shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as evidence of Professional
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Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance with coverage of at least Fifteen Million Dollars
($15,000,000.00) per occurrence and an annual aggregate limit of at least Fifteen Million
Dollars ($15,000,000.00). The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the
amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are
in effect. The insurance shall be with an insurance company rated A-VII or higher in Best's
Guide. If the policy is on a claims made basis, the retroactive date of the insurance policy
shall be on or before the inception date of the Contract, or shall provide full prior acts. The
insurance coverage shall remain in effect during the term of this Contract and for a
minimum of three (3) years following the termination of this Contract.
Section 12. Changes
12.1 The City may, at any time by written notice thereof to Contractor, make changes in the
Services within the general scope of this Contract (including, but not limited to, additions
to or deletions from any Services, suspension of performance and changes and location of
performance).
12.2 If any change under paragraph 12.1 causes a significant increase or decrease in the cost of
the time required for performance of the Services, an equitable adjustment in the
compensation and schedules under this Contract shall be negotiated to reflect such increase
or decrease, and this Contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Such equitable
adjustment shall constitute full compensation to Contractor for such change. If any change
under paragraph 12.1 results in a decrease in the Services to be performed, Contractor shall
not be entitled to anticipated profit on Services not performed and the loss of anticipated
profit shall not reduce the decrease in compensation under this Contract resulting from
such exchange. Further, Contractor shall not be entitled to any reallocation of cost, profit
or overhead.
12.3 Notwithstanding any dispute or delay in arriving at a mutually acceptable equitable
adjustment under paragraph 12.2, Contractor shall immediately proceed with performance
of the Services as changed pursuant to paragraph 12.1. If Contractor intends to assert a
claim for equitable adjustment under paragraph 12.2, Contractor must, within sixty (60)
days after Contractor's receipt of any notice under paragraph 12.1 that does not set forth
an acceptable adjustment, submit to the City a written statement of the basis and nature of
the adjustment claimed. Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment unless such
written statement is submitted by Contractor to the City within the applicable period.
Section 13. Termination
13.1 The City may, by giving the Contractor sixty (60) calendar days written notice of
termination, terminate this Contract as to all or any portion of the Services not then
performed, whether or not Contractor is in breach or default, and with or without cause.
Upon receipt of any such notice of termination, Contractor shall, except as otherwise
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directed by the City, immediately stop performance of the Services to the extent specified
in such notice. Contractor shall have the same termination rights as the City in Section 13.
13.2 In the event of termination pursuant to paragraph 13.1, an equitable adjustment shall be
made in the compensation payable to Contractor under this Contract, provided that such
compensation as so adjusted shall in no event exceed a percentage of the total
compensation otherwise payable under this Contract equal to the percentage of the Services
satisfactorily completed at the time of termination. Further, Contractor shall not be entitled
to any reallocation of cost, profit or overhead. Contractor shall not in any event be entitled
to anticipated profit on Services not performed on account of such termination. Contractor
shall use its best efforts to minimize the compensation payable under this Contract in the
event of such termination.
13.3 If the City purports to terminate or cancel all or any part of this Contract for Contractor's
breach or default when Contractor is not in breach or default which would permit such
termination or cancellation, such termination or cancellation shall be deemed to have been
a termination by the City pursuant to paragraph 13.1 and the rights of the parties shall be
determined accordingly.
Section 14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Assignment. This Contract, or any interest herein, or claim hereunder, shall not be assigned
or transferred in whole or in part by Contractor to any other person or entity without the
prior written consent of the City. In the event that such prior written consent to an
assignment is granted, then the assignee shall assume all duties, obligations, and liabilities
of Contractor stated herein.
14.2 No Conflict of Interest. Contractor represents that it or its employees do not have any
interest and shall not hereafter acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict
in any manner or degree with the performance of this Contract. Contractor further
covenants that it will not hire anyone or any entity having such a conflict of interest during
the performance of this Contract.
14.3 No Insurance. It is understood that the City does not maintain liability insurance for
Contractor and/or its employees.
14.4 Severability. If any portion of this Contract is changed per mutual agreement or any portion
is held invalid, the remainder of the Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
14.5 Integration. This written document constitutes the entire agreement between the City and
Contractor. There are no other oral or written Contracts between the parties as to the
subjects covered herein. No changes or additions to this Contract shall be valid or binding
upon either party unless such change or addition be in writing and executed by both parties.
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14.6 Notices. Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing and
sent or hand delivered to the parties to their addresses as follows:
TO CITY: Steve Groom, Finance &
Budget Director
City of Yakima Finance Department
City Hall — First Floor
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
AND TO:
Helen A. Harvey
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Yakima Legal Department
200 South Third Street
Yakima, WA 98901
TO CONTRACTOR: Jeff Widdows, Commercial Account Executive
PayneWest Insurance, Inc.
1430 N. 16th Ave., Bldg. H
Yakima, WA 98902
or to such other addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices and/or
demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or hand delivered.
Such notices shall be deemed effective when hand delivered at the addresses specified
above, or three (3) days after the date of mailing to the addresses specified above.
14.7 Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington.
14.8 Venue. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Contract shall lie in the
Superior Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington.
CITY OF YAKIMA
By
Cli M
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City Clerk
e, City Manager
City Contract No. 2019- I 2.5
Resolution No. R-2019- 013
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PAYNEWEST INSURANCE, INC.
By
ark Theriault
Its: Managing Director of Specialty Practices
Date: z-9
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COUNTY OF
I hereby certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Mark A Theriault is the
person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, and
on oath stated that he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the CEO
of PayneWest Insurance, Inc. to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in the instrument.
DATED thi day of
JUDITH C. R ITN
NOTARY PUBLJC
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, 2019.
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NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
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TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTACT
All services will be provided by the Contractor, PayneWest Insurance, Inc. In addition to the
services in Section 1 of the Contract, services included within the base fee shall include the
following:
Brokerage Servtces.
1. Exposure Identification and Evaluation
2. Insurance Program Audit (The Review of Existing Insurance Policies to Determine
Adequacy of Coverage, Adequacy of Limits, Appropriate Deductible/Retention
Levels, Significant Restrictions in Coverage, the Existence of Warranties,
Concurrency of Coverage, Duplications or Gaps in Coverage, Suitability of Forms,
Financial Stability of Insurers and Insurer Service Capability)
3. Insurance Program Design (The Drafting of Insurance Policy Specifications to
Address Exposures to Loss Confronting Client)
4. Property, Casualty and Marine Marketing of Coverages and Related Services:
a. The Preparation of Appropriately Detailed Coverage Specifications
b. The Submission of Specifications to Selected Markets/Vendors
c. The Negotiation of Coverage and Pricing at Decision Making Level
d. The Evaluation of Alternatives in Accordance with Client Determined Priorities
e. The Preparation of Presentation and Recommendations to Client
5. The Verification of all Requested New and Renewal Policy Terms, Conditions, Rates
and Premiums
6. The Verification of Insurance Company Audit Calculations if Applicable
7. The Allocation of Premiums and Premium Adjustments
8. The Review of Client's Contracts (Indemnification Agreements and Insurance
Requirements) as requested by the City of Yakima
9. Certificate of Insurance Review for Compliance as requested by the City of Yakima
10. The Monitoring of Insurance Company Services
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11. The Monitoring of Insurer Security
12. Insurance Company Liaison Activities (Troubleshooting)
13. Day -To -Day Insurance/Risk Management Advice and Counsel
14. The Preparation of Insurance Certificates
15. The Preparation of Insurance Data for Client's Audits
16. The Maintenance of Client Service Records
17. Annual Service Planning
18. In Depth Annual Account Reviews
19. Annual Stewardship Reports
20. Provide a Certificate of Insurance Tracking Program
B. Risk Management Services.
1. Analysis of Pools and Self -Insurance Plan
2. Periodic Evaluation of Loss Data with Appropriate Action Recommendations
3. Monitoring of Insurance Company or Independent Risk Control Services
4. Review and Negotiation of Insurer Fire Protection Engineering Recommendations
5. Assistance in Selecting Insurance Company/Independent Risk Control Service
Providers
6. Day -to -Day Advice and Counsel on Risk Control Related Matters
7. Boiler and Machinery Surveys Monitoring Carrier Services
8. Training to City Personnel on Insurance Coverage Issues and Obtaining Proper
Certificates of Liability Insurance
9. Provide "Succeed" Web -Based Safety and Compliance Training Tool accessible from
City offices on a 6 month trial basis without charge. If utilized after the 6 month trial
an additional fee will be negotiated.
C. Claims Management Services.
1. The Monitoring of Insurance Company or Independent Claims Services
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2. The Resolution of Coverage Questions/Disputes in a Timely and Amicable Fashion
3. Assistance in Locating Qualified Defense Counsel when Special Expertise/Technical
Experience is Required such as on Insurance Coverage Issues
4. Day -to -Day Advice and Counsel on Claims Related Matters
5. Evaluating Insurance Company or Vendor Service Performance
6. Assistance in Preparation of Claims Reports for City Council if requested
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.E.
For Meeting of: August 5, 2019
Resolution authorizing Professional Services Contract for property
and casualty insurance broker and risk management services with
PayneWest Insurance, Inc.
Helen Harvey, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Steve Groom, Director of Finance & Budget
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This resolution authorizes approval and execution of a professional services contract for property
and casualty insurance broker and risk management services with PayneWest Insurance, Inc.
("PayneWest"). The City's insurance broker advises the City on insurance coverage and markets
its insurance coverage for various types of insurance, including property, excess liability and
excess workers compensation insurance. Jeffrey Widdows of PayneWest works on the
PayneWest service team. The current contract with PayneWest will expire August 31, 2019.
The proposed insurance broker contract is for a three-year period commencing September 1,
2019 through August 31, 2022, with an option to extend the Contract for an additional two years.
The compensation under the Contract for each year of the three-year period is $80,000, to be
paid annually in three installments. The $80,000 compensation represents an increase of
$2,000, or 2.6%. PayneWest has not had an increase in its yearly compensation of $78,000 in
five years since September 1, 2014. Staff is recommending that the City continue to contract
with PayneWest for the City's critical insurance coverage, broker and risk management services.
ITEM BUDGETED:
Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt Resolution.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 2019-125 FROM PAYNEWEST
INSURANCE, INC. TO PAYNEWEST INSURANCE, A MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY, LLC
This consent to assignment of the existing Professional Services Agreement (City
Contract No. 2019-125 (hereafter "Agreement")) with PayneWest Insurance, Inc., approves the
assignment of the Agreement to PayneWest Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC
company, and is entered into between the City of Yakima (hereafter the "City"), and PayneWest
Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company.
WHEREAS, the City of ` Yakima requires professional services related to insurance
brokerage services for Property & Casualty Broker and Risk Management Services for the City of
Yakima;
WHEREAS, PayneWest Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company,
represents that it has the expertise necessary and is willing to perform the professional services
required by the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the
City of Yakima and PayneWest Insurance, Inc.
Now, therefore, the City and PayneWest Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC,
agree that PayneWest Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company, shall assume the
contractual obligations and benefits under the Agreement of the original signatory to the
Agreement, PayneWest Insurance, Inc. Every reference contained in the Agreement to
PayneWest Insurance, Inc. shall be read as though it were a reference to PayneWest Insurance,
a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company.
CITY OF YAKIMA PAYNEWEST INSURANCE, A MARSH &
MCLENNAN AGENCY, LLC COMPANY
By
Robert Harrison
City Manager
Date:
City Contract No.
First Amendment of Professional Services
Agreement between City of Yakima and
PayneWest Insurance, Inc.
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Date: 4/29/2021
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Extension of
Professional Services Contract
This Extension of the existing Professional Services Contract, City
Contract No. 2019-125 (hereafter "Contract"), with PayneWest Insurance, a
Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC (hereafter "Contractor"), as assigned by
agreement of the parties on April 30, 2021, by Paynewest Insurance, Inc., is
entered into by and between the City of Yakima (hereafter the "City") and
Contractor.
Whereas, the City entered into said Contract with the Contractor for the
purpose of obtaining professional services related to insurance brokerage
services for Property & Casualty Broker and Risk Management Services for the
City of Yakima; and
Whereas, the original term of said Contract pursuant to Section 2.1 of the
Contract was for a three-year period beginning September 1, 2019, and ending
August 31, 2022; and
Whereas, Section 2.1 of said Contract allows the City the right to extend
the Contract for two additional years, upon 90 days written notice to Contractor,
which has occurred, and provides that the City Manager has the authority to
extend the Contract pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Contract if the compensation
is $80,000 or less; and
Whereas, the Contractor has agreed to be compensated during the two-
year extension at $80,000 fpr each year, which is the same compensation the
Contractor has received for,th.e first three years of the Contract; and
Whereas, the City wishes to exercise its option to extend the Contract for
an additional two years; and
Now, therefore, the City and Contractor agree to the following two-year
extension of the existing Contract, irrespective of any lapse of the contract
between August 31, 2022 and the date of execution of this extension, under the
conditions set forth:
1. The term of the Contract is hereby extended for two years from
September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024, at which time
said Contract shall terminate, unless sooner terminated by
either party in accordance with Section 13 of the Contract.
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2. The compensation for the services shall remain the same as set
forth in Section 3.1 of the Contract. The City shall pay
Contractor $80,000 for each year of the two-year extension of
the Contract.
Except as expressly modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the
Professional Services Contract between the City of Yakima and PayneWest
Insurance, a Marsh 86 McLennan Agency, LLC, shall remain in full force and
effect.
CITY OF YAKIMA
By:
Robert Harrison
City Manager
Date: g i l (p( 30g- -
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Contract No. 2019-125
Resolution No. R-2019-073
PayneW est Insurance,
a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC.
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Name:
Title: CEO
9/12/2022
Date:
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