Attachment-A-Contract-Template-for-Water-Sewer-Protection-Program-RFP-5-5-26

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Independent Contractor Service Agreement outlining the relationship between Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) and a contractor to deliver water and sewer service line protection services for Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) customers. The agreement defines key terms, sets the term and renewal structure through December 31, 2028, and specifies the scope and method of performing services, including procurement of permits and required industry-compliant practices. It includes payment placeholders, PEA obligations, and customer protections covering privacy, permitted use of photos and recordings, and customer satisfaction survey outcomes that may trigger termination.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

1. Definitions

2. Term of Agreement

3. Services

4. Method of Performing Services

5. Payments

6. Obligations of PEA

7. Customer Protections

8. Job Posting and Reporting

Independent Contractor Service Agreement This Independent Contractor Service Agreement including all attachments (Agreement) is entered into by and between Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA), a Pennsylvania municipal authority and [Contractor Name](Contractor), a [state][type of entity], as of , 20 . Background A. PEA seeks systemic solutions to the City of Philadelphia’s energy challenges and prioritizes projects and programs that support low- and moderate-income customers and will result in local job creation. PEA operates the Water and Sewer Service Line Protection Program (the Program) to provide emergency repair and replacement of service lines [and other ancillary services] for customers of the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) in Philadelphia. B. Contractor is engaged in the business of providing certain water and sewer service line protection services [and other ancillary services] . C. PWD is a municipal water utility providing water supply, sewer and stormwater management services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Philadelphia. D. PEA desires to retain Contractor to perform the Services, as hereinafter defined, and Contractor has agreed to perform those Services, subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Agreements In consideration of the Background and the mutual promises made herein, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: 1. Definitions Capitalized terms used in this Agreement have the meanings set forth below unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Agreement is defined in the preamble. City means the City of Philadelphia. Confidential Information is defined in Section 12. Contractor is defined in the preamble. Customer means any recipient of [goods or] services under the Program. Force Majeure Event is defined in Section 16.a. Good Industry Practice means those practices, methods and acts that at any particular time, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, and consistent with current plumbing and septic construction industry practices, would have been expected to accomplish the desired result in the manner consistent with applicable Law, applicable Codes, and standards of reliability, safety, efficiency and environmental protection in effect at such time, including the exercise of that degree of skill, diligence, prudence and foresight which would reasonably and ordinarily be expected from a skilled and experienced plumbing or septic contractor engaged in the same type of undertaking under the same or similar circumstances. Initial Term is defined in Section 2. Party means either PEA or Contractor. PEA is defined in the preamble. PWD is defined in Paragraph A of the Background. Program is defined in the Paragraph A of the Background. Protection Program is defined in the Scope of Work. Renewal Term is defined in Section 2. Scope of Work is defined in Section 3. Services is defined in Section 3. Term is defined in Section 2. 2. Term of Agreement This Agreement is effective as of the date in the preamble and will continue through December 31, 2028 unless earlier terminated in accordance with its terms (the Initial Term) . PEA shall have the option to renew this Agreement for three additional two-year terms; Such two-year extensions shall each be referred to as a “Renewal Term”, and together with the Initial Term, the “Term”. 3. Services Contractor shall perform the services (Services) as described in Attachment A (Scope of Work) (the Scope of Work) . 4. Method of Performing Services Except as specifically set forth in the Scope of Work: a. Contractor will determine the method, details, and means of performing the Services; b. Contractor will supply all services, supervision, labor, tools, material, equipment, supplies, miscellaneous materials, and machinery required to perform the Services; and c. Obtain and pay for, or require all subcontractors to obtain and pay for

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Water and Sewer Service Line Protection Program in this agreement?

PEA operates the Program to provide emergency repair and replacement of water and sewer service lines for Philadelphia Water Department customers, and to support related ancillary services where specified.

How long is the agreement effective and what renewal options exist?

The agreement runs from the effective date through December 31, 2028 unless terminated earlier. PEA may renew for three additional two-year Renewal Terms.

What customer privacy and media-use restrictions apply to the contractor?

Customer personal information may be used only to perform services under the Program and not for other purposes, and the contractor cannot use or publish photos or audio/video recordings without written consent, including consent from a parent or guardian for customers under 18.

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