10-073 Quality Assurance Travel of San Jose, Motor Coach Services for the Senior Center Travel Program DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SENIOR CENTER
ILI 21251 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD • CUPERTINO, CA 95014
CUPERTINO TELEPHONE: (408) 777 -31;50 • FAX: (408) 777 -3156
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AND QUALITY ASSURANCE; TRAVEL OF SAN JOSE
For providing Motor Coach Services for the Cupertino Senior Center Travel Program
THIS AGREEMENT, dated July 16, 2010 , is by and between the CITY OF CUPERTINO, a
municipal corporation ( "CITY "), and QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAVEL, ( "CONTRACTOR "), in
consideration of their mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Services by CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR shall provide services in accordance with Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by
reference. The Parties agree that the nature of the services to be provided by CONTRACTOR
necessitate that the services originate on CITY's premises, located at 21251 Stevens Creek
Boulevard, Cupertino, California.
2. Time for Performance
The term of this Agreement shall be from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, unless
otherwise terminated. The Parties may join in a quarterly review of performance under the
Agreement to consequently resolve any mutually identified issues of concern through good faith
negotiation.
3. Compensation
The value of the contract over a two -year period is expected to be $98,000.00; however payment is
made on a per trip basis, as set forth in Exhibit B. Payment is due to CONTRACTOR two (2)
weeks prior to trip date.
4. Compliance with Laws
a. CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, age (persons 40 years or older),
disability, or any other basis to the extent prohibited by federal, state or local law. All employees of
CONTRACTOR shall be treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color or
national origin.
b. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies in any manner
affecting the performance of the Agreement.
5. Independent Contractor
CONTRACTOR is acting as an independent contractor in furnishing the services and facilities and
performing the work required by this Agreement, and is not an agent, servant or employee of CITY.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the
relationship of employer and employee between CITY and CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR is
solely responsible for its obligations of required state and federal taxes.
6. Indemnity
CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers and employees from any
and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, liabilities, known or unknown,
and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees in connection with any injury or
damage to persons or property arising out of or in any way connected with any negligent act or
omission of CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, agents, contractor, subcontractors or any
officer, agent or employee thereof in relation to CONTRACTOR's performance under this
Agreement.
7. CITY Representative
Kimberly Frey, Recreation Coordinator as the City Manager's authorized representative, shall
represent CITY in all matters pertaining to the services to be rendered under this Agreement. All
requirements of CITY pertaining to the services and facilities to be provided under this Agreement
shall be coordinated through the CITY representative.
8. CONTRACTOR Representative
The CONTRACTOR'S Sales Manager, John Barr on, shall represent CONTRACTOR in all matters
pertaining to the services and facilities to be rendered under this Agreement. All requirements of
CONTRACTOR pertaining to the services and facilities to be provided under this Agreement shall
be coordinated through the CONTRACTOR representative.
9. Notices
All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent
by first class mail with postage prepaid, or sent by commercial courier, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Kim Frey, Recreation Coordinator, Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek
Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014
To CONTRACTOR: John Barron, Sales Manager, Quality Assurance Travel, 1585 Laurelwood
Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Nothing in this provision shall be construed to prohibit communication by more expedient means,
such as by telephone or facsimile transmission, to accomplish timely communication, however, to
constitute effective notice, written confirmation of a telephone conversation or an original of a
facsimile transmission must be sent by first class mail or commercial carrier, or hand delivered.
Each party may change its address by written notice in accordance with this paragraph. Notices
delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be
deemed communicated as of three days after date of mailing.
10. Assignment
Neither party shall assign or sublet any portion of this Agreement without the prior written consent
of the other party.
11. Termination
This Agreement can be terminated by either CITY or CONTRACTOR upon provision of thirty (30)
days written notice.
12. Entire Agreement Amendment
This writing constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the services and
facilities to be provided or materials to be furnished hereunder. No modification of this Agreement
shall be effective unless and until such modification is evidenced by a writing signed by all Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement.
CITY OF CUPERTINO ( "CITY ")
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APPROVALS:
QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAVEL
City Clerk ( "CONTRACT R ")
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EXHIBIT "A"
The following outlines the conditions on which the CONTRACTOR will provide motor coach
chartered service including day trips, overnight trips and airport transfers to the CITY.
1. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws and
ordinances including, but not limited to, unemployment insurance benefits, FICA laws, workers
compensation benefits, the CITY business license ordinance, and the provisions of Federal law
governing copyright protection found in Title 17 of the United State Code.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall not promote his/her business to participants registered in the CITY's
programs.
3. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a one million dollar General Liability Certificate of Insurance
and a five million Vehicle Liability Certificate with the CITY listed as additionally insured.
4. The CITY expects annual service of forty (40) day trips per year; four (4) overnight trips that last
between two to four days in duration; and five (5) round trip transfers to Bay Area airports.
5. The CONTRACTOR shall provide at least one of each size motor coach 56 passenger capacity bus,
45 to 52 passenger capacity bus, and 25 to 30 passenger capacity bus and motor coaches must be
less than 5 years old; motor coach equipped with working restroom, working microphone, VCR or
DVD player, reclining seats, large windows with tinted safety glass, air conditioning and baggage
binds; 24 hour emergency contact; and single point of contact for scheduling and accounts payable.
6. The CITY shall incur no penalty for canceling any motor coach charter service with a two (2) week
prior notice. The CONTRACTOR may apply a minimum of $250.00 cancellation fee if cancellation
notice is less than two (2) weeks from trip date and bus is not re- bookable.
Exhibit
PRICES
Our rates listed below include taxes and fuel but does not include driver's gratuity or drivers
accommodations on all overnight trips. Prices are calculated per mile or per hour whichever is greater.
These rates are good until September 30, 2012
Day & Evening Trips Day & Evening Trips Day & Evening Trips
25 -28 PAX Mini Buses 47 PAX Mini Buses 52 -56 PAX Mini Buses
4 Hours of Service: $450 4 Hours of Sery ice: $515 4 Hours of Service: $550
5 Hours of Service: $520 5 Hours of Sery ice: $595 5 Hours of Service: $635
6 Hours of Service: $590 6 Hours of Service: $675 6 Hours of Service: $720
7 Hours of Service: $660 7 Hours of Service: $755 7 Hours of Service: $805
8 Hours of Service: $730 8 Hours of Service: $835 8 Hours of Service: $890
9 Hours of Service: $800 9 Hours of Service: $915 9 Hours of Service: $975
10 Hours of Service: $870 10 Hours of Service: $995 10 Hours of Service: $1,060
Overnight Trips Overnight Trips Overnight Trips
Minimum of 8 Hours Per Day Minimum of 8 Hours Per Day Minimum of 8 Hours Per Day
Airport Transfers Airport Transfers Airport Transfers
SFO: $300 SFO: $450 SFO: $450
OAK: $300 OAK: $450 OAK: $450
SJC: $250 SJC: $400 SJC: $400
Per Mile Per Mil-. Per Mile
Dead Head $2.50 Dead Head $2.85 Dead Head $2.85
Live $3.00 Live $3.:i0 Live $3.50
Markup Markup Markup
10% Markup if more than 3 stops 10% Markup if more than 3 10% Markup if more than 3
are required or if step on guide is stops are required or if step on stops are required or if step on
required guide is required guide is required
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