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Approve settlement agreement and terminate contract no. AIP 3-53-0078-009-2017 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 20-076 APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. AIP 3-53-0078-009-2017 BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY AND MCCLURE AND SONS INC. WHEREAS, per Resolution 17-238, a contract was awarded to McClure and Sons Inc. for the reconstruction of the taxiway together with associated improvements at the South Lewis County Airport; and WHEREAS, McClure and Sons have settled upon an agreement to terminate their contract with some compensation for expenditures in the amount of S34,216.00 ; and WHEREAS, McClure and Sons has agreed not to bid on the re-bid for the South Lewis County Airport Improvements Project, AIP 3-53-0078-009-2017; and WHEREAS, Public Works has reviewed the settlement agreement and addendum and recommends that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorize execution of the agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC has determined it is in the best public interest to execute the settlement agreement and addendum between Lewis County and McClure and Sons Inc. DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 2nd day of March, 2020. APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Kevin McDo'iell Gary Stamper By: Kevin McDowell, Gary Stamper, Chair Deputy Prosecuting Attorney ATTEST: �'``'T'•w '• Edna J . Fund •`�?, �gD OF`.�i� ‘'-..•Edna J. Fund, Vice Chair SI'C' • : •�sF�iv::: ••• Rieva Lester Robert C . Jackson Rieva Lester, Robert C. Jackson, Commissioner Clerk of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT is entered into by and between McClure and Sons, Inc. (hereinafter the "Contractor") and the County of Lewis, Washington (hereinafter "Lewis County" or the "County"), for themselves, their officers, directors, executives, managers, employees, agents, attorneys, divisions, related and subsidiary entities, affiliates, successors and assigns (all of whom are collectively referred to as the "parties"). WHEREAS, the County awarded contract AIP No. 3-53-0078-009-2017 (the "Contract") to the Contractor; and WHEREAS, certain controversies have arisen with respect to the performance and payment under the Contract(hereinafter the "Controversies"); and WHEREAS, the parties reached an accord regarding the Controversies and the Contract Dispute, and now wish to commit the terms of their accord into this Settlement Agreement;and WHEREAS,each party enters into the settlement freely and voluntarily; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises contained herein,the parties agree as follows: 1. NO ADMISSION OF LIABILITY. Neither this Settlement Agreement nor anything contained within it shall be admissible in any proceeding as evidence of liability or wrongdoing on the part of either party. However, this Settlement Agreement may be introduced in any proceeding instituted to enforce its terms. 2. PROMISE TO PAY. In full resolution of the Controversies, County agrees pay to the Contractor the amount of $34,216.00 dollars (the "Settlement Amount"). Such Settlement Amount includes all monetary remedies of any kind relating to the Controversies, including but not limited to, equitable adjustments, bonds,insurance, time, materials, sub-contracts and sub-contractors, interest, and any unpaid amounts in any prior invoices relating to the Contract. 3. PAYMENT. Payment will be made within 30 days of full execution of this Settlement Agreement by all parties. 4. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT. By reason of the parties' settlement, the Parties agree that upon full execution of this Settlement Agreement by all parties, the Contract shall be terminated. 5. MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. In consideration for their faithful performance of the terms of this Settlement Agreement, the parties, for themselves, their ' Settlement Agreement McClure and Sons, Inc. Page 2 successors, assigns, and in the case of the Contractor its subcontractors, do hereby relinquish, waive, release, acquit and forever discharge each other of and from any and all claims, disputes, actions, charges, contractual obligations, complaints, causes of action, rights, demands, debts, damages, or accountings of whatever nature, at law or in equity,known or unknown, asserted or not asserted,which they have now or may have in the future against one another, based on any actions or events which occurred prior to the date of this Settlement Agreement, including without limitation the aforesaid Controversies and those arising out of or related to the aforesaid Contract, any claims for delay, disruption and impact, any claims (including statutorily based claims) for attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with them, and any claims for interest, except as provided for in Paragraph 2 of this Settlement Agreement. 6. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County and its departments, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, costs and attorney's fees, arising out of any claim, suit, or demand of any sub-contractor relating to any sums owed, or allegedly owed, relating to the Contract. 7. BINDING EFFECT.This Settlement Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives. 8. NON-ASSIGNMENT. A party's rights under this Settlement Agreement may not be assigned without the express written consent of the other party, which consent may be given only in accordance with applicable law and regulation. 9. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. The parties agree to execute whatever modification(s) of the Contract, invoices, and any and all other additional documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the terms, conditions and obligations of this Settlement Agreement. 10. INTEGRATION. This Settlement Agreement is entered into by each of the parties without reliance upon any statement, representation, promise, inducement, or agreement not expressly contained herein. This Settlement Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the aforesaid settlement and release of claims. 11. SEVERABILITY. If any portions of this Settlement Agreement are held invalid and unenforceable, all remaining portions shall nevertheless remain valid and enforceable, to the extent they can be given effect without the invalid portions. 12. NEGOTIATED TRANSACTION. Each of the parties has participated in the negotiation of this Settlement Agreement. Accordingly, for all purposes, this Settlement Agreement shall be deemed to have been drafted jointly by the parties. ' Settlement Agreement McClure and Sons, Inc. Page 3 13. COUNTERPARTS. This Settlement Agreement may be executed in any number of copies, each of which shall be deemed to be a counterpart original. 14. REPRESENTATION OF AUTHORITY. Each person signing this Settlement Agreement hereby represents and warrants that he or she has the authority to bind the entity on behalf of which he or she has signed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Settlement Agreement as of the date written below. URE AND SONS, INC. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �� LEW 3TWASFHNGTON . ,&h:, c� S ec I#f -C\-,►�� � , ''4-- , Print Name t4 - LAA 1 —_,_ :.-. . itrprr Na_i FT,-..".„1 Title j‘/,, /! • • . ., Commissioner i?ober-,- C. S64.c,1e5�,•t 12-30_1 , 2019 Date Signed LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ATTEST: J Me calf, Director of Pub[c Works Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board 2 6 — Zo -O , /if e _ o, ,2019 Z ,2.n Date Signed Date Signed •• couNry••. APPROVED AS TO FO i siy',0°pRD-die.1,47. JONATHAN L. EYER :Q: SINCE ;e: focus ,o• 'z•x,:_r---11845 f ,His ::i� i;•: y. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney •':sy o comOS-o . Cvir7 A /i%_D o kI e// Print Name FIRST ADDENDUM TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MCCLURE AND SONS, INC. AND THE COUNTY OF LEWIS THIS ADDENDUM is made and entered into this 6th day of January 2020, by and between the McClure and Sons, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") and the County of Lewis(hereinafter referred to as"County"), and provides that while Contractor may submit bids as to other current and future County projects, Contractor agrees that it will not bid on the taxiway improvement project. RECITALS WHEREAS, the County and the Contractor are entering into a settlement agreement relating to the taxiway improvement project at the South Lewis County Airport ("Agreement"); WHEREAS, the Agreement is intended to be a full and final resolution of the parties' relations as to said matter; and WHEREAS, McClure and Sons may submit bids as to other current and future County projects; NOW,THEREFORE, the parties agree to supplement the Agreement as follows: AGREEMENT 1. An additional paragraph 15 is added to the Agreement as follows: 15. FUTURE BIDS. Contractor may submit bids as to other current and future County projects; however, Contractor agrees that it will not bid on the taxiway improvement project at the South Lewis County Airport, it being substantially similar in scope to that undertaking which was terminated by this Settlement Agreement. 2. Except as otherwise provided herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum on the day fi ritten above. M C E AND NS, INC. COUNTY •F LEWIS I/////.///�//TIKer" Si n tur :ignature Les McClure ,/e4fi Print Name Josh Metcalf, Director of Public Works gpq 4 BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: March 2, 2020 Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation Approving a Settlement Agreement and terminate contract No. AIP 3-53-0078-009-2017 between Lewis County and McClure and Sons Inc. Contact: Josh Metcalf Phone: 360-740-2762 Department: PW - Public Works Description: This resolution will approve a Settlement Agreement between Lewis County and McClure and Sons, Inc. and terminate a contract no. AIP 3-53-0078-009-2017 awarded by Resolution 17-238, August 14, 2017. Approvals: Publication Requirements: Publications: User Status PA's Office Pending Additional Copies: Cover Letter To: Josh Metcalf, PW; Tina Hemphill, PW; Robin Saline, PW; Rose Williams, PW