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Home My WebLink AboutMason Transit Authority - Interlocal Agreement INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASON COUNTY AND MASON TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REIMBURSABLE WORK,SUPPLIES AND SERVICES THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code of Washington,on the 21st day of February , 2024, by and between Mason Transit Authority(hereinafter referred to as TRANSIT)and Mason COUNTY (hereinafter COUNTY) collectively referred to as PARTIES. WHEREAS, Revised Code of Washington Section 39.34.030 authorizes cooperative efforts between public agencies,and WHEREAS,the TRANSIT has expressed interest in an Interlocal agreement with the COUNTY whereby the Mason COUNTY Public Works Department will provide reimbursable work,supplies,and services(including emergency assistance). NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants herein the PARTIES agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT: The purpose of this agreement is for Mason COUNTY to provide the above-mentioned services to the TRANSIT when a work request has been approved by both parties. 2. ADMINISTRATION OF AGREEMENT: Each PARTY to this agreement shall have an AGREEMENT representative. Each PARTY may change its representative upon providing written notice to the other PARTIES. The PARTIES'representatives are as follows: To Mason COUNTY: To TRANSIT: Dept. of Public Works Mason Transit Authority 100 W Public Works Drive 790 E Johns Prairie Road Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton, WA 98584 Shoa/Fuel Station Services: Attn: Amy Asher Attn: Pete Medcalf Phone: 360-426-9434 Email: pmedcalUmasoncountywa.gov Email: aasher@masontransit.org Other Services: Attn: Jeremy Seymour Phone: (360)427-9670, Ext.450 Email: ieremysnmasoncountLgov 3. DURATION OF AGREEMENT: This agreement shall take effect upon execution of the agreement by both COUNTY and TRANSIT and shall remain in effect until EITHER PARTY terminates by giving ten days written notice to the OTHER PARTY. Agreement No. Page 1 4. WORK REQUESTS: The TRANSIT will normally request work from the COUNTY Road Operations&Maintenance Manager, Jeremy Seymour and/or ER&R Supervisor,Pete Medcal£ The request shall be made by an authorized representative of the TRANSIT by e-mail, fax or mail. Phone or verbal requests must be followed up with a written request. The COUNTY will only do work as authorized by the TRANSIT. 5. SCHEDULING: The COUNTY will normally schedule the work in discussion with the TRANSIT'S representative,giving due consideration to the immediacy of the TRANSIT'S need and workload of the COUNTY. 6. SHOP SERVICES: Service and repair charges will be on an hourly basis rounded to the nearest 15 minutes. The shop rate for service is an hourly rate set yearly,which is inclusive of documentation and reporting of all maintenance work and service work. Notification of shop/labor surcharge rate increases will be sent out at least 30 days prior to implementation of the new rates. Fees do not include Washington State sales tax which will be added to each invoice. In addition,the TRANSIT is to pay for all parts provided by the COUNTY from COUNTY stock(at COUNTYS cost)plus any costs associated with fluids, pick-up, and delivery,plus any mark-up as described below. Expenses outlined herein shall be paid by the in the manner set forth below: a) Costs of any parts that the COUNTY does not have in-stock may be directly billed to the TRANSIT. b) The cost of parts the COUNTY has in stock or are billed to the TRANSIT. This cost for parts and all labor services provided by the COUNTY will be directly billed. c) Fluids used and replaced will be billed at the normal rates paid by the TRANSIT plus a percentage mark-up set yearly,as well as fluid accountability requirements and any required disposal charges incurred by the COUNTY. d) Pick-up and delivery charges will be directly paid by the TRANSIT to the entity providing such services. For example, if towing is required,the TRANSIT will pay the towing company directly. Any services required after normal shop hours will be billed at overtime rates. Field repairs normally will include shop truck costs. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice and payment shall be expected in thirty (30)days from date of invoice. Invoices and payments are to be sent to the address and representative referred to in section 2. 7. FUEL STATION SERVICES:The COUNTY and TRANSIT agree to the following when using the fuel station: a) The TRANSIT may be permitted to fuel its vehicles utilizing the facility maintained by the COUNTY at the Public Works Facility. b) Fueling is only allowed to vehicles with exempt license plates and assigned vehicle pin numbers. c) The TRANSIT may have twenty-four-hour access to the fueling facility by special key card furnished by the COUNTY. COUNTY agrees to extend the same per gallon fuel costs as charged to Mason COUNTY(price of fuel is adjusted on a weekly basis)with a percentage per gallon of fuel surcharge in addition to the fuel price for administrative and Agreement No. Page 2 maintenance fees set yearly. Lost key cards shall be promptly reported to the COUNTY ER&R Supervisor. d) TRANSIT agrees to accept responsibility for the use of and charges to issued account number. e) Mason COUNTY will invoice the fuel usage monthly. This bill will indicate date and time of purchase, product quantity,cost and cards used. Payment is requested within 30- days. 8. ALL OTHER REQUEST WORK, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES: The COUNTY and TRANSIT agree to the following when using this service: a) The TRANSIT shall pay the COUNTY all actual costs(direct and indirect)for requested services; an estimate will be provided by the COUNTY to the TRANSIT if requested. b) The COUNTY shall invoice the TRANSIT detailing time and/or materials used by the COUNTY. c) Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice and payment shall be expected in thirty(30) days from the date of invoice. Invoices and payments are to be sent to the address and one of the representatives referred to in section 2. 9. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION: (A.)The TRANSIT shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the COUNTY, its officers, officials,employees and agents, from and against any and all claims,actions,suits, liability, loss, expenses, damages, and judgments of any nature whatsoever, Including costs and attorney's fees in defense thereof, for injury, sickness, disability or death to persons or damage to property or business,caused by or arising out of the TRANSIT'S acts,errors or omissions in the performance of this AGREEMENT. PROVIDED HOWEVER,that the TRANSIT'S obligation there under shall not extend to injury, sickness,death or damage caused by or arising out if the sole negligence of the COUNTY, its officers, officials,employees or agents. PROVIDED FURTHER,that in the event of the concurrent negligence of the PARTIES,the TRANSIT's obligations hereunder shall apply only to the percentage of fault attributable to the TRANSIT, its employees or agents. (B.). With respect to the TRANSIT'S obligations to hold harmless, indemnify and defend provided for herein,but only as such obligations relate to claims,actions or suits filed against the COUNTY,the TRANSIT further agrees to waive its immunity under the State Industrial Insurance Law,Title 51, RCW,for any injury or death suffered by the TRANSIT'S employees caused by or arising out of the TRANSIT'S acts,errors or omissions in the performance.of this AGREEMENT. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the PARTIES. (C.) The TRANSIT'S obligations hereunder shall include, but are not limited to, investigating,adjusting and defending all claims alleging loss from action,error or omission or breech of any common law,statutory or other delegated duty by the TRANSIT,the TRANSIT's employees,agents or subcontractors. 11. ASSIGNMENT,DELEGATION AND SUBCONTRACTING:The PARTIES shall perform the terms of the AGREEMENT using only their bona fide employees or agents. 12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The PARTIES shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,rules and regulations in performing this AGREEMENT. Agreement No. Page 3 13. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The COUNTY and the TRANSIT agree not to discriminate in the performance of this Agreement because of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, disabled or Vietnam era veteran status, or the presence of any physical,mental sensory handicap, or other status protected by law. 14. FILING:This document shall be filed with the COUNTY Auditor pursuant to RCW 39.34 or, alternatively, listed by subject on the COUNTY'S website. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. DATED this 21 st day of February,2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON TRANSIT AUTHORITY MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON MAS COUNTY,WASHINGTON Rand Neatherlin, Chair By Amy h ATTEST: Signature McKenzie Smit , CleW of the Board General Manager Title APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tim Whitehead, Ch. DPA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: e of ' s, C unty Engineer Agreement No. Page 4