HomeMy WebLinkAboutMedstar FranchiseFRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL WASTE COLLECTION
WITH MEDSTAR SERVICES, LLC
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -3497
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MEDSTAR SERVICES, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND
ASSIGNS, A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE - PRIVILEGE AND USE OF
PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC WAYS WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF TREATED
AND UNTREATED MEDICAL WASTE FROM VARIOUS HEALTH CARE - RELATED
FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS,
CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIMITATIONS UNDER WHICH SAID
FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXERCISED; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION;
FOR PERIOD OF GRANT; FOR ASSIGNMENT; FOR METHOD OF ACCEPTANCE;
FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; FOR PARTIAL INVALIDITY AND
ASSESSING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, by ordinance, provides exclusively all solid
waste collection and disposal services for solid waste generated from within the corporate limits
of the City of College Station; and the City of College Station may, by ordinance and charter,
grant franchises to other entities for the use of public streets, alleys and thoroughfares within the
corporate limits of the City of College Station and for the collection and disposal of solid waste
generated from within the corporate limits of the City of College Station; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station desires to exercise the authority provided to it
by ordinance and charter to grant a non - exclusive franchise for the collection and disposal of a
certain classification of waste, treated and untreated medical waste, generated within the
corporate limits of the City of College Station under the terms of this Franchise Agreement as set
out below; and
WHEREAS, MEDSTAR SERVICES, LLC is engaged in the business of collection and
disposal of treated and untreated medical waste from health care - related facilities and is
requesting a franchise to operate its business within the City limits of the City of College Station;
and
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, THAT:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.Franchise Agreement means this franchise between the City of College Station and
MEDSTAR SERVICES, LLC for the provision of collection and disposal of treated and
untreated medical waste from health care- related facilities service within the City of College
Station, under certain terms and conditions set out herein.
2.Contractor means MEDSTAR SERVICES, LLC a privately held corporation
incorporated in the State of Texas which provides medical waste management services for the
healthcare industry and operates in the State of Texas.
3.Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, Inc. or BVSWMA Inc. means a
landfill operated by an interlocal agreement.
4.City of College Station or City means the City of College Station, Texas a Home -Rule
Municipal Corporation incorporated under the laws of Texas.
5.City Council or Council means the governing body of the City of College Station, Texas.
6.City Manager means the City official appointed by the City Council who is responsible
for the daily operation of the City of College Station.
7.Customers means those health care - related facilities located within the City that
generates treated and untreated medical waste.
8.Medical Waste means medical waste as that term is defined in the Texas Administrative
Code as it now exists or as is hereafter amended.
9.Treated or Processed Medical Waste is medical waste that has been treated as provided
in Texas Administrative Code as it now exists or as it is hereafter amended.
ARTICLE II
GRANT OF NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCISE
1.Nothing in this Franchise shall be construed as granting an exclusive franchise or right.
City hereby grants Contractor a non - exclusive franchise to operate and establish a medical waste
collection business in the City from the effective date of the Agreement, to engage in the
business of collecting treated and untreated medical waste from various health care- related
facilities within the jurisdictional limits of the City.
2.Contractor is granted passage and right -of -way on, along and across the streets, avenues,
rights -of -way, alleys, and highways within the corporate limits of the City, for any such services
and lawful purpose as stated in this Franchise; provided that all such work, activity and
undertakings by Contractor shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Franchise and the
continuing exercise by the City of its governmental and police powers, and provided further that
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nothing herein shall be construed to require or authorize Contractor to exceed any rights granted
herein or by the TCEQ.
ARTICLE III
DISPOSAL SITE TO BE USED
Unless approved otherwise in writing by the City, Contractor shall utilize the BVSWMA
Inc. Twin Oaks Landfill located on Texas 30, Grimes County, Texas, or any other site designated
for disposal of treated medical waste by Contractor under this Franchise Agreement. Untreated
medical waste collected by Contractor within the corporate limits of the City of College Station
will be treated and disposed of at any site of Contactor selection, provided however, that any site
used shall be permitted to accept this classification of waste by the appropriate regulatory
authority.
ARTICLE IV
RATES TO BE CHARGED BY MEDSTAR SERVICES, LLC
Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference is the Schedule of
Base Rates, which Contractor shall charge at minimum for the aforementioned services. The
Contractor shall notify the City in writing of any rate changes.
ARTICLE V
PAYMENTS TO CITY
1.For and in consideration of the grant of this non - exclusive Franchise Agreement herein,
Contractor agrees and shall pay to City upon acceptance of this Franchise Agreement and
thereafter during the term of this Franchise Agreement a sum equivalent to eight percent (8 %)
Franchise Fee) of Contractor's monthly gross delivery revenues, hauling revenues; including
rates as described in "Exhibit A ", generated from Contractor's collection and disposal of treated
and untreated medical waste services within the City.
2.Any revenue received by Contractor is subject to the Franchise Fee and shall be
computed into Contractor's monthly gross revenues, delivery revenues, hauling revenues, and
rates as described in "Exhibit A ". Payment will be paid quarterly to the City, and shall be due
by the twentieth day (20 of the month following the end of the previous calendar quarter.
Payment after that date shall incur a ten percent (10 %) late fee on the outstanding account
balance under this Article V.
3.Failure by Contractor to pay any amount due under this franchise constitutes a Failure to
Perform under this contract and is subject to the provisions of Article XIV of this Franchise
Agreement (FAILURE TO PERFORM).
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ARTICLE VI
ACCESS TO RECORDS & REPORTING
1.The City shall have the right, upon reasonable notice, to inspect during normal business
hours Contractor's records, billing records of those customers served by Contractor and all
papers relating to the operation of medical waste collection and disposal within the City.
Contractor shall cooperate in allowing City to conduct the inspections.
2.Along with the payment to the City of the City's agreed share of revenue from the
operation of medical waste collection and disposal Contractor shall provide a Monthly Activity
Report summarizing collection and disposal activity for the previous calendar month, due to the
City no later than the twentieth calendar day of each month.. Contractor's report shall include
the following information:
a. Total tonnage of all materials collected from all customers, broken down by material
type.
b. Total tonnage of all materials collected from all customers from within the City, broken
down by material type.
c. Reports of the results of all complaints and investigations received and action taken by
Contractor.
d. A listing of all Contractor accounts served and monthly revenue derived from the
collection of medical waste and disposal in the City under terms of this franchise. The
reports will include customer's address, frequency of pick -up, size of container, type of
container, and monthly charges.
e. Such information concerning the business of collecting, processing and marketing
materials as may be required by the City's representative.
f. Annually report taxes paid under Article XIX Ad Valorem Taxes.
ARTICLE VII
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY COMPANY
1.Contractor will furnish service consistent with the requirements and intent of this
Franchise, and specified in this ordinance as now or hereafter approved by the Council or other
regulatory authority having jurisdiction, without unreasonable discrimination, to all areas of
College Station.
2.Contractor will maintain its property and equipment in good order and working
condition, consistent with the needs of the operation of medical waste collection and disposal
and in accordance with Texas Administrative Code and any other applicable laws.
3.Contractor's vehicles shall at all times be clearly marked with Contractor's name,
address, telephone number and if applicable, state permit number, in letters not less than three (3)
inches in height. All equipment necessary for the performance of this franchise shall be in good
condition and repair. Contractor agrees that a standby vehicle shall always be available.
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4.Contractor's operations will be conducted in a manner that minimizes noise, disturbance,
and commotion. Contractor shall use all proper skill and care, and exercise all due and proper
precautions that meet or exceed industry standards and TCEQ regulatory requirements to prevent
injury to any person or person(s) and damage to any property.
5.Contractor will register their operations with the TCEQ prior to commencing operations
under this Franchise and shall provide proof of such registration and renewal thereof annually to
City.
ARTICLE VIII
COMPLAINTS REGARDING SERVICE /SPILLAGE
Contractor shall handle directly any complaints pertaining to customer service, property
damage or personal injury from their medical waste collection service. Any such complaints
received by City shall be forwarded to Contractor within twenty -four (24) hours of their receipt
by City. Contractor shall respond to all complaints within twenty -four (24) hours of receiving
notice of such complaint from City, resolve such complaints promptly and shall report to City the
action taken. Failure by Contractor to respond and report to City on action taken within this
twenty -four (24) hour period may subject Contractor to a $100. -00 per incident charge from City,
payable with the next payment due City under Article V of this Franchise Agreement.
ARTICLE IX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, policies, rules
and regulations, and ordinances with regard to the collection, hauling and disposal of medical
waste. All operations conducted by Contractor will be conducted without unnecessary noise,
disturbance, or commotion.
ARTICLE X
UNDERSTANDINGS PERTAINING TO NON - EXCLUSIVITY
This Franchise Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed on by the parties
and no other agreements, or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this franchise, shall be of
any force or effect. Both parties agree and understand that nothing in - this Franchise Agreement
conveys to Contractor an exclusive franchise for the services described in this franchise and that
this franchise is non - exclusive.
ARTICLE XI
OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
Sole and exclusive title to all medical waste collected by Contractor under this Franchise
Agreement will pass to Contractor when the debris is placed on Contractor's truck.
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ARTICLE XII
CITY SERVICE
Contractor agrees to provide free services to the City of College Station following natural
disasters or acts of God.
ARTICLE XIII
INTERRUPTION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICE
1.In the event Contractor terminates service to any customer within the City's limit,
Contractor must notify City through registered mail within forty-eight (48) hours of termination
and state the cause of such termination.
2.If an interruption in service continues for a period of seventy -two (72) hours or more,
then it may constitute Failure to Perform under this Franchise Agreement and the City may
invoke the provisions of Article XIV of this Franchise Agreement (FAILURE TO PERFORM).
ARTICLE XIV
FAILURE TO PERFORM
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties that if at any time Contractor shall
fail to perform any of the terms, covenants, or conditions herein set forth, City may after hearing
as described herein, revoke and cancel the Franchise Agreement by and between the parties and
said Franchise Agreement shall be null and void. Upon the determination by the staff of City
that a hearing should be held before the Council of said City, City shall mail notice to
Contractor, at the address designated herein or at such address as may be designated from time to
time, by registered mail. The notice shall specify the time and place of the hearing and shall
include the allegations being asserted for the revocation of this Franchise Agreement. The
hearing shall be conducted in public before the City Council and Contractor shall be allowed to
present evidence and be given an opportunity to answer all allegations set forth in the notice. In
the event that the Council determines that the allegations set forth are true as set forth in the
notice it may by majority vote cancel this Franchise Agreement between the parties at no penalty
to the City.
ARTICLE XV
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
1 CONTRACTOR ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK TO BE
PERFORMED HEREUNDER, AND HEREBY RELEASES, RELINQUISHES, AND
DISCHARGES CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS,
FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF EVERY KIND AND
CHARACTER INCLUDING THE COST OF DEFENSE THEREOF, FOR ANY INJURY
TO, INCLUDING DEATH OF, ANY PERSON WHETHER THAT PERSON BE A
THIRD PERSON, CONTRACTOR OR AN EMPLOYEE OF ZITHER OF THE
PARTIES HERETO, AND ANY LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHETHER
THE SAME BE THAT OF EITHER OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR OF THIRD
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PARTIES, CAUSED BY OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED BY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE GRANT OF THIS FRANCHISE TO CONTRACTOR,
WHETHER OR NOT SAID CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND CAUSES OF ACTION IN
WHOLE OR IN PART ARE COVERED BY INSURANCE.
2.CONTRACTOR AGREES TO AND SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY
HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND
VOLUNTEERS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES,
CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, AND LIABILITY OF EVERY KIND, INCLUDING ALL
EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS' FEES, FOR
INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON, AND FOR DAMAGE TO ANY
PROPERTY, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH OPERATION OF
CONTRACTOR'S MEDICAL WASTE COLLECTION BUSINESS UNDER THIS
FRANCHISE AND DISPOSAL OR RESALE OF THE RECYCLABLE WASTE
COLLECTED BY IT, AND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER THE CONTRACTOR'S
NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY, DEATH,
OR DAMAGES, AND WHETHER THE CITY'S NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE OR
CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGES. IT IS THE
EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE PARTIES HERETO, THAT THE INDEMNITY
PROVIDED FOR HEREINABOVE IS INDEMNITY BY THE CONTRACTOR TO
INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT THE CITY FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF BOTH
THE CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE
OR A CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE, AND THE
CONTRACTOR'S NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE
OR A CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE.
3.CONTRACTOR ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY AND HEREBY
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY FROM ANY LIABILITY CAUSED BY
CONTRACTOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE,
OR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, TOUCHING UPON THE MAINTENANCE
OF A SAFE AND PROTECTED WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND THE SAFE USE
AND OPERATION OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT IN THAT WORKING
ENVIRONMENT.
ARTICLE XVI
INSURANCE
1.For the duration of this Agreement, Contractor shall procure and maintain at its sole cost
and expense, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may
arise from or in connection with the performance of the work under the terms of this Agreement
by Contractor, its agents, representatives, volunteers, employees, or subcontractors.
2.Contractor's insurance shall be primary insurance with respect to the City, its officers,
agents, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self - insurance maintained by the City, its
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officials, employees, or volunteers, shall be considered in excess of Contractor's insurance and
shall not contribute to it.
3.Certificates of Insurance and endorsements shall be furnished to City and approved by
City before work commences. During the term of this Agreement Contractor's insurance policies
shall meet the following requirements:
a. Standard Insurance Policies Required
1.Commercial General Liability
2.Business Automobile Liability
3.Workers' Compensation
b. General Requirements Applicable to All Policies
1.Only Insurance Carriers licensed and authorized to do business in the State of Texas will
be accepted
2.Deductibles shall be listed on the Certificate of Insurance and are acceptable only on a
per occurrence basis for property damage only.
3.Claims Made" policies are not accepted.
4.Coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, non - renewed or reduced in limits of
liability except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City of
College Station.
5.The City of College Station, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers, are to be
named as "Additional Insured" to the Commercial - General and Business Automobile
Liability policies. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to the City, its officials, employees or volunteers.
c. Commercial General Liability
1.General Liability insurance shall be written by a carrier rated "A: VIII" or better in
accordance with the current A. M. Best Key Rating Guide.
2.Limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage with an
annual aggregate limit of $2,000,000.00, which limits shall be endorsed per Project.
4.No coverage shall be excluded from the standard policy without notification of individual
exclusions being attached for review and acceptance.
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5.The coverage shall include but not be limited to the following: premises /operations with
separate aggregate; independent contracts; products /completed operations; host liquor
liability, contractual liability, and MSC 90 Pollution Coverage.
d. Endorsements
1.Those policies set forth in Paragraphs III and IV shall contain an endorsement naming the
City as Additional Insured and further providing that the Contractor's policies are primary to any
self - insurance or insurance policies procured by the City. The additional insured endorsement
shall be in a form at least as broad as ISO form GC 2026. Waiver of subrogation in a form at
least as broad as ISO form 2404 shall be provided in favor of the City on all policies obtained by
the Contractor in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible
for all deductibles which may exist on any policies obtained in compliance with the terms of this
Agreement. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to the requirements stated herein.
All Certificates of Insurance and endorsements shall be furnished to the City's Representative at
the time of execution of this Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit "B ", and approved by the
City before work commences.
e. Workers Compensation Insurance
1.Pursuant to the requirements set forth in Title 28, Section 110.110 of the Texas
Administrative Code, all employees of the Contractor, all employees of any and all
subcontractors, and all other persons providing services on the Project must be covered by a
worker's compensation insurance policy: either directly through their employer's policy (the
Contractor's or subcontractor's policy) or through an executed coverage agreement on an
approved Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) form.
Accordingly, if a subcontractor does not have his or her own policy and a coverage agreement is
used, Contractors and subcontractors must use that portion of the form whereby the hiring
Contractor agrees to provide coverage to the employees of the subcontractor. The portion of the
form that would otherwise allow them not to provide coverage for the employees of an
independent Contractor may not be used.
2.Workers compensation insurance shall include the following terms:
A.Employer's Liability minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 for each accident/each
disease /each employee is required.
B.Texas Waiver of Our Right to Recover From Others Endorsement, WC 42 03
04" shall be included in this policy.
C.Texas must appear in Item 3A of the Workers Compensation coverage or Item 3C
must contain the following: All States except those listed in Item 3A and the States of
NV, ND, OH, WA, WV, and WY.
3.Pursuant to the explicit terms of Title 28, Section 110.110(c) (7) of the Texas
Administrative Code, the bid specifications, this Agreement, and all subcontracts on this Project
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must include the following terms and conditions in the following language, without any
additional words or changes, except those required to accommodate the specific document in
which they are contained or to impose stricter standards of documentation:
Definitions:
A.Certificate of coverage ( "certificate ") — An original certificate of insurance, a
certificate of authority to self - insure issued by the Division of Workers Compensation, or
a coverage agreement (DWC -81, DWC -83, or DWC -84 )-, showing statutory workers'
compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing
services on a project, for the duration of the project.
B.Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the
project until the Contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and
accepted by the governmental entity.
C. Persons providing services on the project ( "subcontractors" in § 406.096 [of the
Texas Labor Code) - includes all - persons or entities performing all or part of the services
the Contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that
person contracted directly with the Contractor and regardless of whether that person has
employees. This includes, without limitation, independent Contractors, subcontractors,
leasing companies, motor carriers, owner- operators, employees of any such entity, or
employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project.
Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or
materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project.
Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage
vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.
4.The Contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes
and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, that meets the statutory requirements
of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the Contractor providing
services on the project, for the duration of the project.
5.The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to
being awarded the contract.
6.If the coverage period shown on the Contractor's current certificate of coverage ends
during the duration of the project, the Contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period,
file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been
extended.
7.The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide
to the governmental entity:
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A.a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the
governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all
persons providing services on the project; and
B.no later than seven calendar days after receipt by the Contractor, a new certificate
of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current
certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project.
8.The Contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the
project and for one year thereafter.
9.The Contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within 10 calendar days after the Contractor knew or should have known, or
any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on
the project.
10. The Contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner
prescribed by the Division of Workers Compensation, informing all persons providing services
on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage
and report lack of coverage.
11. The Contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide
services on a project, to:
A.Provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll
amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, that meets the statutory
requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees
providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;
B.Provide to the Contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a
certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees
of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;
C.Provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate
of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
D.Obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the
Contractor:
i.A certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the
project; and
ii.A new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the
end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current
certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
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E.Retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project
and for one year thereafter;
F.Notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,
within 10 calendar days after the person knew or should have known, of any
change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing
services on the project; and
G. Contractually require each person with whom it contracts to perform as required
by paragraphs (a) - (g), with the certificates - -of coverage to be provided to the
person for whom they are providing services.
12. By signing this contract, or providing, or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage,
the Contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the Contractor
who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers' compensation coverage for
the duration of the project; that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification
codes and payroll amounts; and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate
insurance carrier or, in the case of a self- insured, with the Commission's Division of Self -
Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the Contractor to
administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions.
13. The Contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by
the Contractor that entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the Contractor
does not remedy the breach within ten calendar days after receipt of notice of breach from the
governmental entity.
14. Certificates of Insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company
or its authorized agent, and shall contain the following provisions and warranties:
1.The company is licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Texas.
2.The insurance policies provided by the insurance company are underwritten on
forms that have been provided by the Texas State Board of Insurance or ISO.
3.All endorsements and insurance coverages according to requirements and
instructions contained herein.
4.The form of the notice of cancellation, termination, or change in coverage
provisions to the City of College Station.
5.Original endorsements affecting coverage required by this section shall be
furnished with the certificates of insurance.
ARTICLE XVII
ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement and the rights and obligations contained herein may not be assigned by
Contractor without the specific prior written approval of the City Council. The Contractor may
request assignment of the Contractor's rights or obligations - under this Agreement upon written
request to the City. City shall take the requested assignment before the City Council within thirty
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30) days of receipt of request from Contractor, and will be recommended for approval by staff
unless deemed unreasonable.
ARTICLE XVIII
SAFETY AND LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO CITY OR ABUTTING PROPERTY
1.Contractor shall perform the collection in accordance with the applicable laws, codes,
ordinances and regulations of the United States, State of Texas, Brazos County, and City of
College Station and in compliance with OSHA and other laws as they apply to its employees. It
is the intent of the parties that the safety precautions are a part of the collection techniques for
which Contractor is solely responsible. In the carrying on of the services herein provided for,
Contractor shall use all proper skill and care, and Contractor shall exercise all due and proper
precautions to prevent injury to any property, or person(s).
2.Contractor shall pay for all damages to City property resulting from the operation of its
service and shall pay to every owner of property abutting the residential property on which the
container is located who is injured by the operation of the franchise all physical damage caused
by any act or omission of Contractor or of any of its subcontractors- or employees in the
operation of the Contractor service.
ARTICLE XIX
AD VALOREM TAXES
Contractor agrees to render all personal property utilized in its medical waste operation
services and provided to Brazos County Appraisal District so that said personal property will be
the subject of ad valorem taxation for the benefit of City:
ARTICLE XI(
NOTICES AND PAYMENTS
All notices and payments required under the terms of this Contract to be given by either
party to the other party shall be in writing, and unless otherwise specified in writing by the
respective parties, shall be sent to the parties at the addresses following:
City Manager Authorized Agent
City of College Station Medstar Services, LLC
P.O. Box 9960 P.O. Box 8489
College Station, Texas 77842 Spring, TX 77387
All notices shall be deemed to have been properly served only if sent by Registered or
Certified Mail, to the person(s) at the address designated as above provided, or to any other
person at the address which either party may hereinafter designate by written notice to the other
pAY.
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ARTICLE XXI
PENALTY
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be fined
not exceeding $2,000.00 for each offense and each and every day said violation continues
constitutes a separate offense.
ARTICLE XXII
AMENDMENTS
It is hereby understood and agreed by the parties to this franchise that no amendment to
the terms of this franchise shall be made unless made in writing, approved by both parties, and
attached to this Franchise Agreement to become a part hereof.
ARTICLE XXIII
SEVERABILITY
If any section, sentence, clause or paragraph of this Franchise Agreement is for any
reason held to be invalid or illegal, such - invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of the
Franchise Agreement.
ARTICLE XXIV
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE
The parties signing this Franchise Agreement shall provide adequate proof of their
authority to execute this Franchise Agreement. This Franchise Agreement shall inure to the
benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective successors or assigns, but
shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the other party.
ARTICLE XXV
TERM AND TERMINATION OF FRANCHISE
1.The term of this Franchise Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years beginning on
the date of acceptance.
2.In addition to all other rights and powers retained by City under this Franchise or
otherwise, City reserves the right to declare this Franchise forfeited and to terminate the
Franchise and all rights and privileges of Contractor hereunder in the event of a material breach
of the terms, covenants, or conditions herein set forth. A material breach by Contractor shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
a.Failure to pay the fees prescribed by Article V.
b.Failure to materially provide the services provided for in this Franchise.
c.Material misrepresentation of fact in the application for or negotiation of this
Franchise.
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d.Conviction of any director, officer, employee, or agent of Contractor of the
offense of bribery or fraud connected with or resulting from the awarding of this
Franchise.
e.Material misrepresentations of fact knowingly made to City with respect to or
regarding Contractor's operations, management, revenues, services or reports
required pursuant to this Franchise.
f.Revocation or denial of registration or renewal of registration by TCEQ.
h.Excessive interruption in service for a period of seventy -two (72) hours or more
due to causes other than force majeure.
3.Contractor shall not be excused by mere economic hardship nor by misfeasance or
malfeasance of its directors, officers, or employees.
4.City may after a hearing as described in this Franchise, revoke and cancel the Franchise
by and between the parties and said Franchise shall be null and void. City shall mail notice to
Contractor, at the address designated herein or at such address as may be designated from time to
time, by registered mail. The notice shall specify the time and place of the hearing and shall
include the allegations being asserted for the revocation of this Agreement. The hearing shall be
conducted in public before the City Council and Contractor shall be allowed to present evidence
and be given an opportunity to answer all reasons for the termination set forth in the notice. In
the event the Council determines the allegations set forth are true as set forth in the notice it may
by majority vote cancel this Agreement between the parties at no penalty to the City.
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ARTICLE XXVI
ACCEPTANCE OF FRANCHISE
In accordance with City of College Station City Charter, Section 120, Contractor shall have sixty
60) days, from and after the final passage and approval of this Ordinance to file its written
acceptance thereof with the City Secretary. Within thirty (30) days from the final adoption of this
Ordinance, and upon acceptance being filed, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from
and after the date of its acceptance. Such acceptance shall be typed or printed on the letterhead
of Contractor and, with the blank spaces appropriately completed, shall be as follows:
Attn: City Manager
acting by and through its undersigned who is acting within his
official capacity and authority, hereby accepts the franchise to operate a medical waste collection
service within the City of College Station, Texas ( "College Station ") as said franchise is set forth
and provided in Ordinance No.the Ordinance ").
agrees to be bound and governed by each term, provision
and condition of the Ordinance, to accept and to give the benefits provided for_in the Ordinance
in a businesslike and reasonable manner and in compliance with the Ordinance.
By:
Name:ect) r, c-et,SSQivnd.i
Title: Vrf, ti divot- tit o
Date: Apr,) l , Wi 3
By accepting this Agreement, Contractor represents that it has, by careful examination,
satisfied itself as to the nature and location of the work; the character, quality and quantity of
work to be performed; the character of the equipment and facilities necessary to fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement; as well as the general and local conditions and all other
matters that in any way affect the work to be performed under this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XXVIII
PUBLIC MEETING
It is hereby found and determined that the meetings at which this ordinance was passed
were open to the public, as required by Texas Government Code § 551, as amended, and that
advance public notice of time, place, and purpose of said meetings was given.
First Consideration & Approval on the q day of dM 2013
Second Consideration & Approval on the 23 day of 2013
MEDSTAR SERVICE , LLC CITY OF CO EGE STATION
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By:6
1
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Printed Name: v ttt l ..A J J(tM Ct Date: S • 24- - 13
Title: 14 1 i e, ED
Date:itit MI
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1 s cretary
Date: 5 3
APPROVED:
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City Manager
Date: 5 — 13
C - (- 74/ (4)ity Attorney
Date: /- Zq'
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Exe tii, Business Services
Dat . C -2 r3
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCHEDULE OF BASE RATES
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EXHIBIT A
04/15/2013 MEDSTAR SERVICES 14:12:42
FRANCHISE PRICING SCHEDULE
Annual
Service Containers Containers Price Per Box & Liner Subtotal Per Total Per Monthly Contract
Service Type Frequency Frequency -. PerService Periear Container Fee -Pair Container
Sales Tax Container Budget,
Annual Budget year
Medical Waste Weekly 52 1 52 44.00 5.25 49.25 4.06 853.31 231.02 S2,772.28
Medical Waste EOW 26 1 26 54.25 55.25 59.50 84.91 864.41 139.55 81,674.63
Medical Waste E4W 13 1 13 56.25 5.25 61.50 5.07 66.57 872.12 8865.46
Medical Waste E8W 7 1 7 59.50 5.25 64.75 5.34 570.09 40.89 490.64 1
Medical Waste El2W 5 1 5 71.50 525 876.75 86.33 83.08 834.62 415.41
Medical Waste E26W 2 1 2 895.25 5.25 5100.50 58.29 5108.79 18.13 217.58
Medical Waste ON CALL 1 1 1 142.75 525 8148.00 1221 160.21 813.35 160.21
Medical Waste Weekly 52 1 52 46.20 5.51 51.71 4.27 855.98 5242.57 82,910.90
Medical Waste EOW 26 1 26 56.96 5.25 862.21 5.13 867.35 8145.91 1,750.97
Medical Waste E4W 13 1 13 59.06 S5.25 64.31 85.31 69.62 875.42 905.04
Medical Waste E8W 7 1 7 862.48 85.25 67.73 5.59 73.31 S42.77 8513.19 2
Medical Waste EI2W 5 1 5 75.08 5.25 880.33 6.63 86.95 36.23 8434.76
Medical Waste E26W 2 1 2 100.01 5.25 105.26 88.68 113.95 18.99 8227.89
Medical Waste ON CALL I 1 1 149.89 5.25 8155.14 812.80 167.94 13.99 167.94
Medical Waste Weekly 52 1 52 48.51 5.79 54.30 84.48 858.78 254.70 83,056.44
Medical Waste EOW 26 1 26 59.81 5.51 865.32 5.39 70.71 8153.21 1,838.52
Medical Waste E4W 13 1 13 862.02 5.51 867.53 5.57 873.10 79.19 8950.29
Medical Waste E8W 7 1 7 565.60 5.51 871.11 85.87 76.98 44.90 5538.85 3
Medical Waste EI2W 5 1 5 878.83 5.51 84.34 6.96 91.30 38.04 456.50
Medical Waste E26W 2 1 2 5105.01 5.51 8110.53 9.12 119.64 19.94 239.29
Medical Waste ON CALL I 1 1 8157.38 85.51 162.89 13.44 176.33 814.69 176.33
Medical Waste Weekly 52 I 52 50.94 5.79 56.72 54.68 861.40 266.08 3,192.97
Medical Waste EOW 26 1 26 62.80 5.51 568.31 85.64 73.95 8160.22 1,922.69
Medical Waste E4W 13 1 13 865.12 5.51 870.63 85.83 76.46 882.83 993.93
Medical Waste E8W 7 1 7 868.88 85.51 874.39 6.14 880.53 546.97 5563.70 4
Medical Waste El2W 5 1 5 82.77 5.51 88.28 87.28 595.57 839.82 8477.83
Medical Waste E26W 2 1 2 110.26 5.51 115.78 9.55 125.33 20.89 250.66
Medical Waste ON CALL 1 1 1 165.25 5.51 170.76 14.09 184.85 15.40 184.85
Medical Waste Weekly 52 I 52 53.48 6.08 59.56 4.91 64.47 8279.39 83,352.62
Medical Waste EOW 26 1 26 865.94 5.79 71.73 5.92 77.65 5168.24 2,018.82
Medical Waste E4W 13 1 13 68.37 5.79 74.16 56.12 880.28 886.97 81,043.62
Medical Waste E8W 7 1 7 72.32 85.79 78.11 6.44 84.55 49.32 591.88 5
Medical Waste EI2W 5 1 5 86.91 5.79 92.70 7.65 8100.34 S41.81 501.72
Medical Waste E26W 2 1 2 115.78 5.79 121.57 10.03 8131.59 21.93 263.19
Medical Waste ON CALL 1 1 1 173.51 85.79 179.30 14.79 S194.09 816.17 194.09
Medical Waste Service includes Collection, Transportation, Treatment, Disposal, and Compliance Record - Keeping
Service Type Price Per Container Labor & Materials Per Hour, Per Technician Contract Year
Crime or Trauma Scene Decontamination with Medical Waste 1
Service 132.00 155.00
Crime or Trauma Scene Decontamination with Medical Waste 2
Service 138.60 162.75
Crime or Trauma Scene Decontamination with Medical Waste 3
Service 145.53 8170.89
Crime or Trauma Scene Decontamination with Medical Waste 4
Service 152.81 179.43
Crime or Trauma Scene Decontamination with Medical Waste 5
Service 160.45 188.40
Crime or Trauma Scene Decontamination includes Disinfection, Packaging of Contaminated Materials as Regulated Medical Waste, Loading, Transportation, Treatment, Disposal, and
Compliance Record - Keeping
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EXHIBIT `B"
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
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ACOR CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM /DDIYYYY)
4/2/2013
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to
the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER CONTACT
NAME: Virginia Smith
Crockett Insurance Service PHONE
Fite (936)544 -2291 N (936)544 -9732bekic.
P.O. Box 670 EMAIL inias ®c rocks tt insurance .com
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC N
Crockett TX 75835 INSURERA:GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
INSURED INSURER B :Texas Mutual Insurance Co .
MedSTAR Services, LLC INSURERC:
P. 0. Box 8489 INSURERD:
INSURER E
Spring TX 77387 -8489 INSURERF:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:MASTER 13/14 REVISION NUMBER:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR ADDL SUER POLICY EFF POLICY EXPLTRTYPEOFINSURANCEINSRWVDPOLICYNUMBERMMfDDlrYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY}UMRS
GENERAL UABILITY
EACH OCCURRENCE 1,000,000
DAMAGE TO RENTEDXCOMMERCIALGENERALLIABILITYPREMISES (Ea occurrence) 300,000
A CLAIMS -MADE I X OCCUR 3LP01520023 -12 9/1/2012 9/1/2013 MED EXP (Any one person) 5,000
PERSONAL BADV INJURY 1,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER.PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 1,000,000
l POLICY h JF I LOC
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
Ea accident)1,000,000
A ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person)
X ALLOSNED AUTOS
EDULED BAP- 1520022 -12 9/1/2012 9/1/2013 BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $
NON -OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGEHIREDAUTOSAUTOSPeraccident)
PIP-Basic 100,000
UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE
EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS -MADE AGGREGATE
DEO RETENTION $
B WORKERS COMPENSATION WC STATU- 0TH
AND EMPLOYERS' UABILITY Y) N TORY I IMITS I I ER
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT 1,000,000MandaInNH)
NIA
0001250541 4/2/2013 4/2/2014 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE 1, 000,000Iiyes, describe under
DESC OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POUCY LIMIT $ 1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/ LOCATIONS 1 VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, If more space Is required)
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION IS ADDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED ON THE AUTO PER END #ENV2223 AND MSC90 IS
ATTACHED.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION IS ADDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED ON THE GENERAL LIABILITY PER END #CO2026. WAIVER
OF SUBROGATION PER END #2404.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION IS ADDED AS WAIVER OF SUBROGATION ON THE WORMERS COMPENSATION PER END #WC420304.
ALL 3 POLICIES HAVE BEEN ENDORSED WITH 30 DAY CANCELLATION NOTICE TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
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PO BOX 9960
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COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840 Cja)
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