19-193.02 MRSC Rosters: Consultant, Small Works, Vendor Roster Hosting MRSC ROSTERS
Washington Public Agency Contract: Small Works, Consultant,
and Vendor MRSC Rosters
This contract (the "Contract") is made by and between Municipal Research and Services Center of
Washington ("MRSC"), a not-for-profit corporation, and the Washington local government (the "Public
Agency") listed above.
1. Purpose.The purpose of this Contract is to provide the Public Agency with membership in MRSC
Rosters.
2. Scope of Services. MRSC shall host the entire Public Agency's individual Small Public Works Roster
("Small Works Roster"), individual Consultant Roster("Consultant Roster"), and individual Vendor Roster
("Vendor Roster") (collectively"Rosters"). MRSC shall advertise at least annually for the Small Works
Roster, Consultant Roster, and Vendor Roster in accordance with statutory requirements on behalf of
the Public Agency. MRSC will assist small public works, consultant, and vendor business (collectively,
"businesses") with roster registration throughout the year, receive applications, review applicant
eligibility for compliance with basic statutory eligibility requirements, and maintain business applications
in an online database.
3. Effective Date and Term.This Contract shall be effective on the date in which it is signed by the
Public Agency and terminate one year from the effective date, unless renewed as set forth in Section 14.
4. Access to MRSC Rosters by Public Agency. As of the Contract effective date,the Public Agency may
access the MRSC Rosters database at www.mrscrosters.org by entering its account login information.
The Public Agency may search for and view business applications and may contact businesses about
roster projects as of the effective date of the Contract.
5. Notification of Transition to MRSC Rosters. As of the Contract effective date,the Public Agency
may begin notifying interested businesses that they may register with the Public Agency at any time in
the MRSC Rosters.
6. Roster Legal Notice. MRSC shall post the statutorily-required roster legal notice on behalf of the
Public Agency in a newspaper of general circulation relative to the location of the Public Agency. The
notice will occur the first Monday of January or June, or during the week of the first Monday of January
or June for weekly newspapers.
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7. Use of MRSC Rosters by Public Agency. As of the Contract effective date, all departments of the
Public Agency will discontinue use of any non-MRSC rosters and begin using the MRSC Rosters
exclusively when choosing to follow a roster contracting process, in accordance with the following
statutory requirements:
(a) Small Works Roster.The Public Agency will use the Small Works Roster to select
businesses for public work projects in accordance with RCW 39.04.155, as now or hereafter
amended.The Public Agency shall be responsible for its own and the selected businesses'
compliance with all other laws and regulations governing public works contracting, including
retainage and bonds, prevailing wages, and any other applicable requirements.
(b) Consultant Roster.The Public Agency will use the Consultant Roster to select
businesses for consultant projects in accordance with the laws and ordinances applicable to
the Public Agency, including Chapter 39.80 RCW when contracting for architectural and
engineering services.The Public Agency shall be responsible for its own and the selected
businesses' compliance with all laws and regulations governing the purchase of services.
(c) Vendor Roster.The Public Agency will use the Vendor Roster to select businesses to
award contracts for the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment not being purchased
in connection with public works contracts in accordance with RCW 39.04.190, and any
ordinances and other laws applicable to the Public Agency.The Public Agency shall be
responsible for its own and the selected business' compliance with all laws governing such
purchases.
8. Compensation of Businesses.The Public Agency shall be responsible for payments to any business
that it selects through its use of MRSC Rosters.The Public Agency shall make all such payments directly
to the businesses selected by the Public Agency.
9. Annual Membership Fee.The Public Agency will pay MRSC an annual membership fee based on
the five-year average of the Public Agency's total capital expenditures. Payment of the annual
membership fee is due within thirty(30) days of the Contract effective date.
Based on the following Membership Fee Scale,the Public Agency will pay an annual membership fee of
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Less than 5 million $135 1� ,1
5 to 10 million $275 iC- "^W't (ArigS
10 to 15 million $425 +3Z O�Z Op)
to 25 million $575
25 to 50 million $745 More than 50 million $1145
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10. Relationship of Parties. MRSC will perform the services under this Contract as an independent
contractor and not as an agent, employee, or servant of the Public Agency. Nothing in this Contract shall
be construed to render the parties partners or joint ventures.
11. Limitation of MRSC Liability. MRSC shall not be, directly or impliedly, a party to any contract with
small works, consulting, or vendor businesses which the Public Agency may enter into as a result of the
Public Agency's use of the MRSC Rosters. MRSC does not accept responsibility or liability for the
performance of any business used by the Public Agency as a result of its use of the MRSC Rosters.
12. Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Each party shall defend, indemnify, and hold the other party
harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses, or suits, including attorney fees,to the
extent arising from any negligent act or omission of that party's officers, employees, volunteers, and
agents in connection with the performance of this Contract.
13. Termination.This Contract may be terminated, with or without cause, by written notice of either
party to the other.Termination shall be effective thirty(30) days after written notice.Termination of the
contract by the Public Agency does not entitle the Public Agency to a refund of the membership fee
prorated as to the time remaining in the contract term following termination.
14. Renewal.This Contract may be renewed annually by completing the online renewal process that
includes confirming that the Public Agency will continue abiding by the terms outlined in this Contract
and making payment within thirty (30) days from the effective date.
15. Non-assignment. MRSC shall contract with Strategies 360 for the hosting of the Public Agency
rosters in the online database. MRSC shall not otherwise subcontract or assign any of the rights, duties,
or obligations imposed upon it by this Contract without the prior express written consent of the Public
Agency.
16. Governing Law and Venue.This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington.
17. Severability. Should any clause, phrase, sentence, or paragraph of this Contract be declared invalid
or void,the remaining provisions of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
18. Complete Agreement.This Contract constitutes the entire understanding of the parties. Any
written or verbal agreements that are not set forth herein or incorporated herein by reference are
expressly excluded.
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City of Spokane Valley
10210 E.Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley,WA 99206
Invoice Date:11/05/2021
Invoice Number:59459
Service Amount
MRSC Rosters(SW/ConNen):25 to 50 million in capital expenditure per year$745
Amount Due: $745
Mail check payable to MRSC Rosters:
MRSC Rosters
2601 Fourth Avenue,Suite 800
Seattle,WA 98121-1280
If you have any questions,please contact MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or mrscrostersomrsc.org