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SERVICE PURCHASE CONTRACT 1I F.
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FTFECIVE DA’T EWIRATIDIJ DATE.
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SERVICES SPECiFIED iDnalbe and MM teli’, a cnnieiom. Use mid rdeance edwile,t, N necnwy) Quantity Unit Ptfl Total Price
Provide Town Hall nteraive telecommunication meetAngs and Auto-Cial Announcements in accordance
$250,000.00
with Aflad,meeit B Incorporated and made part thereof.
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In compliance with the contract terms, conditions, and specifications, die undersigned, on behalf of the Contnttor, which Intends
to be legally
bound hereby, offers and agrees, to provide the specified services at the pdces) set forth above at the time(s and point(s)
specified. In
addition to this document and Attachment A (standard contract Terms and Conditions for Services), additional tens and conditions
may be
referenced and made a pad hereof as attachments.
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Larry Telford Senior Vice President
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Approved as to Legislative Purpose
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Michelle A. Bmwn, Majority Staff Adniinist,athr
Approved as to Fiscal Responsibility & Availability of Funds Approved as to Form and Legality
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1. TERM OF CONTRACT
The term of the Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (as defined below) and shall end on the Etpiratlon Date
identified in the Contract, subject to the other provisions of the Contract. The Effective Date shall be fixed by the Contracting Member
or Officer after the Contract has been fully executed by the Contractor and by the Senate of Pennsylvania and all approvals required
by Senate of Pennsylvania contracting procedures has been obtained. The Contract shall not be a legally binding contract until after
the Effective Date.
2. INDEpENDENT CONTRACTOR
In performing the services required by the Contract, the Contractor will act as an independent contractor arid not as an
employee or agent of the Senate of Pennsylvania. Under Pennsylvania law independent contractors are not eligible for benefits under
the Workers Compensation Act (PA Act 33B of 1915) and the Unemployment Compensation Law (PA Act 1 of Special Session 2 of
1936).
4. COMPENSATIONIEXPENSES
The Contractor shall be required to perform the specified services at the price(s) quoted in the Contract. All services shall be
performed within the time period(s) specified in the Contract. The Contractor shall be compensated only for work performed to the
satisfaction of the Senate of Pennsylvania. The Contractor shall not be allowed or paid travel or per diem expenses except as
specifically set forth in the Contract.
S. INVOICES
The Contractor shall send an itemized Invoice to the address referenced on the Service Purchase Contract form promptly after
services are satisfactorily completed. The invoice should indude only amounts due under the Contract. The Service Purchase
Contract number must be included on all invoices. In addition, the Senate of Pennsylvania shall have the right to require the
Contractor to prepare arid submit a ‘Work In Progress’ sheet that contains, at a minimum, the tasks performed, number of hours,
hourly rate.
6. TAXES
The Senate of Pennsylvania is exempt from all excise taxes imposed by the Internal Revenue Service and has accordingly
registered with the Internal Revenue Service to make excise tax-free purchase, under Registration No. 237400Q1-K. No exemption
certificates are required and none will be issued. The Senate of Pennsylvania is also exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax, local sates tax.
public transportation assistance taxes and fees and vehicle rental tax. The Department of Revenue regulations provide that
exemption certificates are not required for sales made to governmental entities and none wifl be issued.
7. PATENT, COPYRJOHT, AND TRADEMARK INDEMNITY
The Contractor warrants that It is the sole owner or author of. or has entered into a suitable legal agreement concerning either:
a) the design of any product or process provided or used in the performance ot the Contract which is covered by a patent,
copyright or trademark registration or other right duly authorized by state or federal law or
b) any ropyrighted mane, in any report document or other material provided to the Senate of Pennsylvania under the contract.
Attachment A page 1
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The Contractor shall defend any suit or proceeding brought against the Senate of Pennsylvania on account of any alleged
patent. copyright or trademark infringement in the United States of any of the products provided or used in the performance of the
Contract. This is upon condition that the Senate of Pennsylvania shall provide prompt notification in writing of such suit or
proceeding; full right, authorization and opportunity to conduct the defense thereof and full information and all reasonable
cooperation for the defense of same As principles of governmental or public law are involved, the Semite of Pennsylvania may
participate in or choose to conduct, in Its sole discretion, the defense of any such anion If information and assistance are furnished by
the Senate of Pennsylvania at the Contractors written request, it shall be at the Contractors expense, but the responsibility for such
expenses shall be onlythat within the Contractors written authorization
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Senate of Pennsylvania harmless from all damages, costs, and expenses, including
attorney’s fees that the Contractor or the Senate of Pennsylvania may pay or incur by reason of any infringement or violation of the
rights occurring toady holder of copyright, trademark, or patent interests and rights in any products provided or used in the
performance of the Contract.
8. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
The Senate of Pennsylvania shall have unrestricted authority to reproduce, distribute, and use any submitted report, data, or
material, and any software or modifications and any associated documentation that is designed or developed and delivered to the
Senate of Pennsylvania as pan of the performance of the Contract
10. DEFAULT
a. The Senate of Pennsylvania may. subject to the provisions of Paragraph 11, Force Majeure, and in addition to its other rights
under the Contract, declare the Contractor in default by written notice thereof to the Contractor, and terminate (as provided in
Paragraph 12. Termination Provisions) the whole or any pan of this Contract for any of the following reasons
1) Failure to begin work within the Lime speciFied in the Contract or as otherwise specified;
2) Failure to perform the work with sufficient labor, equipment, or material to insure the completion of the specified work
in accordance with the Contract terms;
Attachment A page 2
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The Contractor shall notify the Senate of Pennsylvania orally within five(S) days and in writing within ten (10) days of the date
or’ which the Contractor becomes aware, or should have reasonably become aware, that such cause would prevent or delay its
performance. Such notification shall (i) describe fully such cause(s) and its effect on performance. (ii) state whether performance under
the contract is prevented or delayed and (iii) if performance is delayed, state a reasonable estimate of the duration of the delay. The
Contractor shall have the border, of proving that such cause(s) delayed or prevented its performance despite its diligent efforts to
perform and shall produce such supporting documentation as the Senate of Pennsylvania may reasonably request After receipt of
such notification, the Senate of Pennsylvania may elect either to cancel the Contract or to e,ctend the time for performance as
reasonably necessary to compensate for the Contractor’s delay.
In the event of a declared emergency by competent governmental authorities, the Senate of Pennsylvania by notice to the
Contractor, may suspend all or a portion of the Contract
14. INTEGRATION
The Contract, including all referenced documents, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No agent,
representative, employee or officer of either the Senate of Pennsylvania or the Contractor has authority to make, or has made, any
statement, agreement or representation, oral or written, in connection with the Contract, which in any way can be deemed to modify,
add to or detract from, or otherwise change or alter its terms and conditions. No negotiations between the parties, nor any custom or
usage, shall be permitted to modify or contradict any of the terms and conditions of the Contract. No modifications, alterations,
ctianges, or waiver to the Contractor any of its terms shall be valid or binding unless accomplished by a written amendment signed
by both parties All such amendments will be made using the appropriate Senate of Pennsylvania form.
Attachment A page 3
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Agreement
This agreement sets forth the services to be provided to the Pennsylvania Senate Republican
Caucus an entity of the Senate of Pennsylvania, by Citizen Dialou, LLC and what is expected
in consideration of those services. The Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus is retaining
CITIZEN DIALOG, LLC to direct and execute for the PENNSYLVANIA SENATE
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS telephone town halls (TTH) on a project basis.
I) To make full payment for all work performed by CITIZEN DIALOG, LLC within a reasonable
period of time.
2) To designate two persons with the authority to authorize a YFH.
3) To assume responsibility for payment for all services rendered, once a project has been
completed.
4) To assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and propriety of the information and
material conveyed and directed in the TTI-1.
5) To indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITIZEN DIALOG, LLC, its officers, directors,
shareholders, employees, and agents to the extent permitted by law from and against all damages,
liability, and expenses of litigation which arise or result from the breach of this agreement. This provision
shall not be construed to limit the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth, the Senate of Pennsylvania,
or the PENNSYLVANIA SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
6) To provide information, facts and other relevant material sufficient to assist CITIZEN DIALOG,
LLC to execute its responsibilities.
7) To use best efforts to comply with relevant telecommunications and FCC law that governs these
communications. This shall include any relevant laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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C. Explanation of charges
Flat-rate pricing based on attempted calls. The following rates apply:
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Cancelation fee So
Voter file So
Attachment B
OWN HALL
BY CITIZEN DIALOG LLC
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U. Cancellation
This agreement can be terminated at any time by written notice of either party. Termination
shall be effective in
15 days from the date of notice. In the event of termination, the PENNSYLVANIA SENATE
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS is liable for all work performed and for work-in-progress at the date
CITIZEN DIALOG, LLC receives notice of termination.
E. Jurisdiction
The parties agree that this agreement was entered into, and that CITIZEN DIALOG, LLC shall
render its services within, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The parties further consent and
agree that the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania apply to this Agreement and that
any disputes hereunder shall be resolved in the courts of such Commonwealth with venue being
the courts of the County of Dauphin, Pennsylvania.
F. Agreement
This Agreement takes effect immediately upon signing and continues through December 31. 2019.
By:
4tLcenzo (L’
Chief Clerk of the Senate
By: IL
J. drew Crompton, Esq. (date)
unsel to the President Pro Tempore
Attachment B