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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-195.00GreaterSpokaneIncorporated(GSI)ServicesAgreementContract No. 25-195.00 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Spokane Valley, a code City of the State of Washington, hereinafter "City" and GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED, hereinafter "Consultant," jointly referred to as "Parties." IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Work to Be Performed. Consultant shall provide all labor, services, and material to satisfactorily complete the Scope of Services, attached as Exhibit A. A. Administration. The City Manager or designee shall administer and be the primary contact for Consultant. Prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall contact the City Manager or designee to review the Scope of Services, schedule, and date of completion. Upon notice from the City Manager or designee, Consultant shall commence work, perform the requested tasks in the Scope of Services, stop work, and promptly cure any failure in performance under this Agreement. B. Representations. City has relied upon the qualifications of Consultant in entering into this Agreement. By execution of this Agreement, Consultant represents it possesses the ability, skill, and resources necessary to perform the work and is familiar with all current laws, rules, and regulations which reasonably relate to the Scope of Services. No substitutions of agreed -upon personnel shall be made without the prior written consent of City. Consultant represents that the compensation as stated in paragraph 3 is adequate and sufficient for the timely provision of all professional services required to complete the Scope of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be responsible for the technical accuracy of its services and documents resulting therefrom, and City shall not be responsible for discovering deficiencies therein. Consultant shall correct such deficiencies without additional compensation except to the extent such action is directly attributable to deficiencies in City -furnished information. C. Standard of Care. Consultant shall exercise the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by professional consultants engaged in the same profession, and performing the same or similar services at the time such services are performed. D. Modifications. City may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or advisable. Consultant shall accept modifications when ordered in writing by the City Manager or designee, so long as the additional work is within the scope of Consultant's area of practice. Compensation for such modifications or changes shall be as mutually agreed between the Parties. Consultant shall make such revisions in the work as are necessary to correct errors or omissions appearing therein when required to do so by City without additional compensation. 2. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution and shall remain in effect until completion of all contractual requirements have been met as determined by City. Consultant shall complete its work by December 31, 2026, unless the time for performance is extended in writing by the Parties. Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page I of 8 Contract No. 25-195.00 Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach after providing the other Party with at least 10 days' prior notice and an opportunity to cure the breach. City may, in addition, terminate this Agreement for any reason by 10 days' written notice to Consultant. In the event of termination without breach, City shall pay Consultant for all work previously authorized and satisfactorily performed prior to the termination date. 3. Compensation. City agrees to pay Consultant a flat fee of $43,525, (which includes Washington State Sales Tax if any is applicable) as full compensation for everything done under this Agreement, as set forth in Exhibit B. Consultant shall not perform any extra, further, or additional services for which it will request additional compensation from City without a prior written agreement for such services and payment therefore. 4. Payment. Consultant shall be paid monthly upon presentation of an invoice to City. Applications for payment shall be sent to the City Finance Department at the below -stated address. City reserves the right to withhold payment under this Agreement for that portion of the work (if any) which is determined in the reasonable judgment of the City Manager or designee to be noncompliant with the Scope of Services, City standards, City Code, and federal or state standards. 5. Notice. Notices other than applications for payment shall be given in writing as follows: TO THE CITY: TO THE CONSULTANT: Name: Marci Patterson, City Clerk Name: Alisha Benson, CEO Phone: (509) 720-5000 Phone:(509) 624-1393 Address: 10210 East Sprague Avenue Address:801 W Riverside, 100 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Spokane, WA 99201 6. Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Consultant states that its designs, construction documents, and services shall conform to all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. 7. Certification Reearding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters — Prima Covered Transactions. A. By executing this Agreement, the Consultant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals: 1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; 2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page 2 of 8 Contract No. 25-195.00 3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (A)(2) of this certification; and 4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default. B. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this Agreement. 8. Relationship of the Parties. It is understood and agreed that Consultant shall be an independent contractor and not the agent or employee of City, that City is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to control the particular manner, method, and means in which the services are performed is solely within the discretion of Consultant. Any and all employees who provide services to City under this Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all its employees under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto. 9. Ownership of Documents. All drawings, plans, specifications, and other related documents prepared by Consultant under this Agreement are and shall be the property of City, and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW or other applicable public record laws. The written, graphic, mapped, photographic, or visual documents prepared by Consultant under this Agreement shall, unless otherwise provided, be deemed the property of City. City shall be permitted to retain these documents, including reproducible camera-ready originals of reports, reproduction quality mylars of maps, and copies in the form of computer files, for the City's use. City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data, drawings, images, or other material prepared under this Agreement, provided that Consultant shall have no liability for the use of Consultant's work product outside of the scope of its intended purpose. 10. Records. The City or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours all of Consultant's records with respect to all matters covered in this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine, make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, and record of matters covered by this Agreement for a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder. 11. Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Consultant's required insurance shall be of the types and coverages as stated below: 1. Automobile liability insurance covering all owned, non -owned, hired, and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 0001. 2. Commercial general liability insurance shall be at least as broad as ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, stop -gap independent Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page 3 of 8 Contract No. 25-195.00 contractors and personal injury, and advertising injury. City shall be named as an additional insured under Consultant's commercial general liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using an additional insured endorsement at least as broad as ISO CG 20 26. 3. Workers' compensation coverage as required by the industrial insurance laws of the State of Washington. 4. Professional liability insurance appropriate to Consultant's profession. B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain the following insurance limits: 1. Automobile liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident. 2. Commercial general liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $2,000,000 each occurrence, and $2,000,000 general aggregate. 3. Professional liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $2,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 policy aggregate limit. C. Other Insurance Provisions. The Consultant's policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions for automobile liability and commercial general liability insurance: 1. Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the City. Any insurance, self-insurance, or self -insured pool coverage maintained by City shall be in excess of Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. 2. Consultant shall provide City and all additional insured for this work with written notice of any policy cancellation within two business days of their receipt of such notice. 3. If Consultant maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above, City shall be insured for the full available limits of commercial general and excess or umbrella liability maintained by Consultant, irrespective of whether such limits maintained by Consultant are greater than those required by this Agreement or whether any certificate of insurance furnished to the City evidences limits of liability lower than those maintained by Consultant. 4. Failure on the part of Consultant to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of the Agreement, upon which the City may, after giving at least five business days' notice to Consultant to correct the breach, immediately terminate the Agreement, or at its sole discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to City on demand, or at the sole discretion of the City, offset against funds due Consultant from the City. D. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A:VII. Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page 4 of 8 Contract No. 25-195.00 E. Evidence of Coverage. As evidence of the insurance coverages required by this Agreement, Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Agreement before commencement of the work. 12. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, attorney's fees, costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors, or omissions in the services provided by Consultant, Consultant's agents, subcontractors, subconsultants, and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject only to the limitations provided below. However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Consultant's liability, including the duty and cost to defend, hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Consultant's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51, RCW, solely for the purpose of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 13. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent, or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power, right, or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. A waiver in one instance shall not be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law shall be taken and construed as cumulative and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part thereof. 14. Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer, or delegate any or all of the responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without prior written consent of the other Party. 15. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, Consultant shall not enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of City. 16. Confidentiality. Consultant may, from time -to -time, receive information which is deemed by City to be confidential. Consultant shall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of City or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. 17. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in Spokane County, Washington. Disputes between City and Consultant shall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Spokane County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant agrees that it may, at City's request, be joined as a party in any arbitration proceeding between City and any third party that includes a claim or claims that arise out of, or that are related to Consultant's services under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that the Arbitrator(s)' decision therein shall be final and binding on Consultant and that judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page 5 of 8 Contract No. 25-195.00 18. Cost and Attorney's Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to its attorney's fees and costs of such litigation or arbitration (including expert witness fees). 19. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 20. Anti -kickback. No officer or employee of City, having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited, accepted, or granted a present or future gift, favor, service, or other thing of value from any person with an interest in this Agreement. 21. Business Registration. Consultant shall register with the City as a business prior to commencement of work under this Agreement if it has not already done so. 22. Assurance of Compliance with Applicable Federal Law. During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest agrees as follows: A. Compliance with Regulations. Consultant shall comply with the federal laws set forth in subsection G, below ("Pertinent Non -Discrimination Authorities") relative to non-discrimination in federally -assisted programs as adopted or amended from time -to -time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement. B. Non-discrimination. Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it during this Agreement, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. Consultant shall not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21. C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment. In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by Consultant for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by Consultant of Consultants's obligations under this Agreement and the Acts and the Regulations relative to non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. D. Information and Reports. Consultant shall provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the City or the WSDOT to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, regulations, and instructions. Where any information required of Consultant is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the information, Consultant shall so certify to the City or the WSDOT, as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page 6 of 8 Contract No. 25-195.00 E. Sanctions for Noncompliance. In the event of a Consultant's noncompliance with the non- discrimination provisions of this Agreement, the City will impose such contract sanctions as it or the WSDOT may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: 1. Withholding payments to Consultant under the Agreement until Consultant complies; and/or 2. Cancelling, terminating, or suspending the Agreement, in whole or in part. F. Incorporation of Provisions. Consultant shall include the provisions of Section 22 of this Agreement in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. Consultant shall take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the City or the WSDOT may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if Consultant becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor or supplier because of such direction, Consultant may request that the City enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the City. In addition, Consultant may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States. G. Pertinent Non -Discrimination Authorities: During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21; and 49 Part 26; The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. §4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal -aid programs and projects); Federal -Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. §324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. §794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. §6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age); Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. §471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex); The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal - aid recipients, sub -recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not); Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page 7 of 8 Contract No. 25-195.00 Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131- 12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38; The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. §47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex); Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low -Income Populations, which ensures Non-discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations; Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of Limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100); and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.). 23. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Agreement. 24. Exhibits. Exhibits attached and incorporated into this Agreement are: A. Scope of Work B. Fee proposal C. Insurance Certificates The Parties have executed this Agreement this day of'NOvomr , 20 25 . CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Consultant: John Hohm , City Manager By: Its: Authorized Representative APPROVED AS TO FORM: Agreement for Professional Services (with professional liability coverage) Page 8 of 8 ATTACHMENT A City of Spokane Valley OVERVIEW OF GSI: Contract Number: 25-195.00 GSI works to connect businesses to valuable relationships and resources, drive business and community initiatives to improve our region and advocate for business with a unified voice. GSI convenes, coordinates, facilitates and leads economic development efforts that: • Drive the creation of a highly skilled workforce that meets the future needs of employers; • Increase the number of jobs; • Grow our residents' average household income; • Support innovation through the creation and growth of entrepreneurship and business start- ups; • Expand area businesses through increased access to information and resources that will lead to greater customer exposure and greater success; • Improve the fiscal health of our communities through increased commerce leading to increased tax revenues; • Retain local companies; • Assist local companies expand; and • Recruit new companies within targeted industry clusters that will help in the development and growth of these clusters. PURPOSE OF SCOPE: The purpose of this SCOPE is to memorialize the understanding and intended collaboration between the CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY (hereinafter referred to as "JURISDICTION") and GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED (hereinafter referred to as "GSI") (collectively referred to as the "PARTIES") to further economic development activities for the JURISDICTION. As set forth further in Paragraph 6, this SCOPE establishes only a collaborative relationship between GSI and JURISDICTION, and GSI is only obligated to the extent the terms of this SCOPE provide. The PARTIES acknowledge that this SCOPE is intended to promote and support acts relating to economic development as authorized by RCW 35.21.703 and RCW 36.01.085. This SCOPE establishes a sequential financial investment in the economic development activities of GSI consisting of: (1) BASE INVESTMENT, (2) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP SERVJCES, (3) ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT FOR JURISDICTION PROJECTS, and (4) SPECIAL PROJECTS. JURISDICTIONS that agree to invest with GSI agree to invest in the order of economic development activities listed and further agree to fund the financial requirements of each category before proceeding to the next level of economic development activity. Contract Number: 25-195.00 (1) BASE INVESTMENT: The Base Investment is an annual investment amount and recognizes the value of having an organization identified as coordinating business development activities on behalf of the Jurisdiction and region. It recognizes those activities as: • advocating for a healthy business climate to provide businesses with a competitive advantage over other communities, • assisting businesses located in the region with access to services that enhance operations, increase revenues and profits, • advancing the development of a talented workforce, • advocating on behalf of businesses at the federal, state, and local levels, • supporting entrepreneurs and business startups, • supporting major contributors to the economy, and • communicating the value of the Spokane region to businesses considering expansion or relocation to the Spokane region. The Base Investment supports the costs of Greater Spokane Incorporated associated with performing the above -mentioned functions. Investor Partners can choose their level of investment. Consistent with GSI By -Laws, JURISDICTIONS investing at the CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE Level ($11,025 - $26,000/yr) are entitled to: • An Ex-Officio position on the GSI Leadership Advisory Council, • Participation in update meetings of the Associate Development Organization (ADO), • Recognition as a Leadership Circle partner which includes exclusive GSI marketing exposure, • Invitation to attend the Olympia and DC Fly -ins, • Invitation to exclusive executive events, • Recognition in GSI communications, • Onsite GSI Executive Update. JURISDICTIONS can also choose higher levels of Base Investment. Those could include the Community Leaders Level ($26,000 - $51,750/yr)* and the Regional Visionary Level ($51,750 and up/yr). Higher levels of Base Investment include unique marketing and tickets to events. The level of Base Investment for the JURISDICTION shall be that amount listed in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. (2) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP SERVICES: The Economic Development Partnership Services ("EDPS") constitute the array of economic development activities as provided in the Associate Development Organization Contract and other activities necessary to support businesses operating in the Spokane region and those businesses wishing to expand or relocate to the Spokane region. They are itemized in more detail under "Scope of Work". Contract Number: 25-195.00 The cost of EDPS is based proportionately on the size of the JURISDICTION. The target rate is $0.50 per resident, adjusted annually, and based upon the Washington State Office of Financial Management annual population estimate. For purposes of this calculation, the annual population estimate shall be the Office of Financial Management April 1 population estimate for the prior year of this agreement. For the JURISDICTION, the Office of Financial Management population estimate for the contract period shall be the population listed in Attachment "A". (3) ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: The JURISDICTION may wish to collaborate and invest with GSI on additional economic development services specific to the JURISDICTION outside the EDPS. Those economic development services shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties and outlined in Attachment A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference. Examples may include, but are not limited to, industry gap analysis, PDA formation targeting economic growth in or adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley, workforce studies, or pursuit of specific grant opportunities. (4) SPECIAL PROJECTS: GSI may undertake specific projects or activities to benefit the entire region in which the JURISDICTION seeks to participate. Those projects and activities would be in addition to the terms set forth in this SCOPE. Examples include, but are not limited to, public opinion polling, economic development and industry studies, and infrastructure analysis. SPECIAL PROJECT: Available properties and demographics that can be customized to the jurisdictions. The JURISDICTION'S contribution to this project is set forth in Attachment "A" and shall be billable upon execution of this SCOPE, except as identified above. Scope of Work GROWTH — Grow, diversify, and increase the resiliency of the economy through business recruitment, business retention and expansion, entrepreneurial growth, and county -wide strategic planning. • GSI will lead efforts in developing and implementing a refreshed version of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to grow an inclusive regional economy, pursuing grant opportunities to help fund these efforts. • Identify supply chain gaps for industries within the GSI service area that are also within the City of Spokane Valley and develop collaborative strategies to address and reduce impacts. These strategies will be developed together with City economic development staff. • Revisit regional sustainable economic development funding mechanisms, particularly through the establishment of an Economic Development District (EDD). • Connect City of Spokane Valley businesses to regional Tech Hub efforts, related to the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) and to regional pharma and medical device supply chain efforts related to Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster, and to clean energy efforts related to the NSF Engine formerly known as INTENT-Urbanova. Contract Number: 25-195.00 • Perform outbound marketing and targeted recruitment around target sectors of advanced manufacturing, aerospace, energy, clean tech, healthcare and life science, and information technology. In coordination with regional partners, respond to inbound recruitment opportunities to diversity and enhance the region's overall economic base. • Coordinate regional responses to inquiries from the Washington State Department of Commerce directed to GSI as the designated Associate Development Organization (ADO). • Enhance Advantage Spokane, the regional economic development gateway website for the Spokane region, strengthening its ability to perform lead generation and conversion of companies looking to expand or relocate to the Spokane area. GSI will identify an agency to lead this work. • Consult and engage with City staff related to zoning, building, infrastructure or inter - jurisdictional projects within the City at the City's request or as projects are proposed in discussions that affect the City. • Engage in efforts around equity and diversity, transportation, housing, regional vitality inclusive of outlying jurisdictions, and homelessness. • Protect, advocate, and support the expansion of the military operations at Fairchild Air Force Base, recognizing it as the largest single -site employer in eastern Washington. • Assist the business community in qualifying for, and obtaining comprehensive contracting opportunities with federal, state, and local government agencies to maintain business growth and expansion, via our APEX Accelerator program. Host an APEX training event in the City of Spokane Valley annually, led by GSI in collaboration with City economic development staff to develop content, audience, etc. • Focus grant writing on economic development related opportunities and collaborate with City on priority grant priorities. • Connect entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources and community support necessary to launch and grow new businesses with a focus on underrepresented communities. • Schedule two business leader learning events in the City of Spokane Valley locations annually. GSI will manage logistics of the events, notifying City economic development staff of upcoming events and opportunities, and how they can get involved. • Consider City of Spokane Valley locations for funded, new or expanding maker spaces, Innovation Hubs, and acceleration clusters as opportunities may develop. City of Spokane Valley to provide GSI with location information for suitable development. • Meet with existing businesses within the City of Spokane Valley to identify retention and expansion needs. Invite City of Spokane Valley representatives to BRE visits with Spokane Valley companies at the acceptance of the company. Leverage business support organizations and local governments to address these needs. • Introduce new GSI members and ribbon cutting recipients located in the City of Spokane Valley to the economic development team at the City, fostering strong relationships. • Engage directly with site selectors and targeted companies to educate them about the advantages of the Spokane region, highlighting the City of Spokane Valley's strengths and assets, working closely with the Valley economic development team to identify such strengths and assets. • GSI key economic development team personnel will meet with City of Spokane Valley's economic development representatives monthly in -person or virtually to collaborate on economic development strategies and initiatives. Contract Number: 25-195.00 GSI agree to include City of Spokane Valley economic development and/or tourism and promotion personnel in any discussions related to economic development or tourism projects located within the City of Spokane Valley. TALENT- Grow education attainment rates, ensuring a talented and competitive workforce pipeline. • Support programs and initiatives focused on attracting and retaining talent, retraining and upskilling employees, and increasing educational attainment. (ex. Teaching the Teachers) • Incorporate identified workforce gaps for industries within the GSI service area that are also within the City of Spokane Valley and develop collaborative strategies to address and reduce impacts. • Drive engagement in career -connected learning across Spokane County (ex. Business After School) • Support City of Spokane Valley educational programs and events by advertising in the Career Connect NE newsletter. • Advocate for continued public investments in K-12 and higher-ed education (ex. IN Schools initiative) • Manage career -connected learning, internships, and training pathways, including STEM and trade industries. • Build a robust system of career -connected learning by developing STEM skills and career awareness and exploration, for middle -skill and knowledge -based careers in high - demand industries. • Work with partners to support post -secondary access to credential and degree completion for traditional and non-traditional students. • Help employers by advocating for and amplifying child-care access solutions. Work on public/private partnerships to address childcare access solutions. • As resources are available, work with Fairchild Air Force Base on workforce and talent transitions. This includes economic development, entrepreneurship (for spouses/partners/families), and workforce issues for active military and those transitioning out of service (utilize and engage with Forward Fairchild Committee and Honorary Commander network of community leaders). Continue to advocate for compacts for certifications in teaching and other transferable skill/certification fields. VOICE - Convene and facilitate a unified voice on behalf of the business community, and advocate for critical public policy and legislative priorities for the benefit of the regional economy. Advocate for legislative priorities at both the federal and state levels focused on growth and long-term investments. This includes leading delegations to Olympia and Washington D.C. annually, and regularly interacting with legislators on priority issues. Advocate for the City of Spokane Valley economic development engagement, voice and representation in economic development and key growth initiative discussions including sports tourism, seasonal tourism, key employment sectors and retail opportunities. Invite representation on select committees such as the Regional Advocacy Committee. As new policies and committees are formed, provide opportunities for strategic inclusion of City representation as an economic development, community, and municipality partner. Contract Number: 25-195.00 • Advocate for investment in economic development, infrastructure, transportation, small business, and entrepreneurial support. GSI will notify the City of opportunities to participate in studies conducted or initiatives undertaken by or on behalf of GSI. • Advocate for investments in childcare, K-12, and higher education. • Advocate for business climate and employer competitiveness needs. • Plan and implement an Olympia and Washington, DC Fly -In to advocate for legislative priorities for the Spokane region. • Advocate for international trade policies that support local business efforts to expand their customer base. • Provide access to the GSI Leadership Advisory Council to educate the business community on key City projects and initiatives. • Advocate for employers to remain open under Federal and State responses to a pandemic, widespread economic situations, or executive orders. • As relevant, GSI will include articles and photographs of City of Spokane Valley economic development or tourism projects in signature publications throughout the year. Contract Number: 25-195.00 GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY: Alisha Benson John Hohman Chief Executive Officer City Manager Greater Spokane Incorporated City of Spokane Valley 801 W Riverside, Suite 100 10210 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 E-Mail Address: E-Mail Address: abenson@greaterspokane.org jhohman@spokanevalleywa.gov Invoicing Frequency: Semi-annual. Send all invoices directly to accountspayablegspokanevalleywa.gov and copy the current point of contact at economicdevelopment@spokanevalleywa.gov. Invoices will include a cover letter that outlines what objectives and benchmarks, as highlighted in the Scope of Work, have been accomplished. Reporting Frequency: (if other than that set forth in the AGREEMENT). The frequency of reporting related to specifics outlined in this contract and an annual summary report presentation shall be provided to the City of Spokane Valley Economic Development team annually toward the end of the calendar year and before contract renewal for the following year. Informal update meetings shall occur at the request of the JURISDICTION. Additionally, updates shall occur through information provided to the JURISDICTION'S representative to the Associate Development Organization's (ADO's) regularly scheduled meetings. Contract Number: 25-195.00 ATTACHMENT B City of Spokane Valley Population Calculation: Via WA OFM April 1, 2025 estimate - 110,200 Fees: Base Investment $11,025 This level of investment constitutes a level of investment denoted as a CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE Investor and entitles the organization to an ex -off cio position on the Board of Trustees. Economic Development Partnership Services (EDPS) $32,500 See Scope of Work included in Attachment "B" TOTAL ANNUAL FEE $43,525 11.RFASPO-1712 CRFSTA ACORD= CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DAT DIYYYY) 8/14/214/2025 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(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or 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). 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