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rev. 20210513
FOR CITY OF KENT OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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* Memo to Mayor must be attached
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CONTRACT TO PROVIDE
TOWING & IMPOUND SERVICES
ON AN AS.NEEDED BASIS
POLICE
I. GENERAL TERMS
ABr "Tou.-rr$6
(name of towing comPanY)
(hereinafter ..tow company"), has requested to be placed on the voluntary tow company
rotation roster maintained'Oy the City of Kent's police department (hereinafter "City"), and
the tow company has been- accepted to that roster, effective as of the last date signed
below. However, tow company agrees that eligibility to remain on the towing roster is subject
to the following conditions:
A. Tow company agrees that, except as provided for in this Contract, the City has
no legal duty to choose tow company to provide any towing and impound service, and the
City,s legal obligation to use tow company is limited to the terms in this Contract and the
Kent police Oep-artment Towing Protocols and Policies, which protocols and policies are hereby
incorporated by this reference.
B. By requesting appointment to the roster, tow company agrees that it wishes to
be provided the opportunily perform law enforcement-related tows and impounds of vehicles
as provided for by'law, inciuding Chapter 46.55 of the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW").
In consideration of being offered the opportunity to provide such services, tow company
agrees to fully comply viitt'l tl'''" Kent Police Department Towing Protocols and Policies, as
crlrrently written or hereafter amended at the discretion of the City, and tow company
understands that failure to comply with the Towing Protocols and Policies shall cause tow
company to be removed from the tow roster.
C. Tow company understands that the City's relationship with tow company under
this Contract is not exclusive. Tow company will be placed on a roster of companies that are
eligible to be used to provide law enforcement-related tows and impounds within the City of
Kent. Tow company furthgr agrees that it shall be used on a rotational basis, and that use of
any specific company at any given time will be as provided for by the Kent Police Department
Towing Protocols and Policies.
D. In consideration of tow company's willingness to fully comply with the Kent
police Department Towing protocols and Policies, the City agrees to only request tow and
impound services from companies that are in good standing on the tow roster at the time the
services are neede d; provided, the City may request services from companies not on the roster
if none of the eligibie companies are available, according to the provisions of the Towing
protocols and poliiies, in emergency situations, or when the owner or person with lawful
possession of the vehicle at the time of contact by the Kent Police Department requests
a particular tow comPanY.
E. Tow company understands and agrees that the Kent Police Department's Tow
Officer shall determine whether tow company has complied with the Kent Police Department
Towing protocols and policies, and violations of the Towing Protocols and Policies may result
in tow-company,s removal from the tow roster and the City's termination of this Contract with
tow company. Tow company further understands and agrees that any appeal of the decision
of the Tow Officer shall be heard and decided by the Chief of the Kent Police Department.
F. In addition, tow company understands and agrees that this Contract is subject
Contraci: for Tnwing and lrnpound Services
Revised Agl2A2,2lsage l" of 4
to immediate termination, and tow company may be removed immediately from the tow
roster and a period of ineligibility for reappointment imposed for a period of 24 months,
, rn;rfO the Tow Officer devetop probable cause to believe tow company has engaged in
. criminal activity, deliberately overcharged any customer, repeatedly violated the Towing
protocols and policies concerning stolen vehicles, intentionally misrepresented any material
fact, failed to maintain current contact information for a controlling officer or manager,
committed repeat violations within any l2-month period, or failed to comply with any
licensing requirement of the City of Kent, the State of Washington, or the Washington State
Patrol.
G. In addition to the circumstances outlined in section (IXF) above, tow company
understands and agrees that this Contract may be terminated at will either by tow
company or the t<ent police Department, without cause, by providing the other party with
thir1y (Eb) days' advance written notice. In addition, tow company agrees that nothing in
this contract shall prohibit the Kent Police Department from immediately removing tow
company from the tow roster and terminating this Contract where, in the opinion of the Kent
police Department, continued use of the tow company would create a danger to the public
health, safety, or welfare.
II. INSURANCE, LIABILITY'AND INDEMNIFICATION
A. Independent Contractor Relationship. By being placed on the tow roster, tow
company ana-TJiwner ano operators are performing services as provided for by- ch. 46.55
RCW and are not acting as agents for the City of Kent. Financial responsibility for tow
company's services shali be as provided for by Ch. 46.55 RcW. The parties intend that an
Independent Contractor/Employer Relationship be created by this Contract and agree that tow
company has the ability to control and direct the performance and details of its work.
B. Work Performed at Contractor's Risk. Tow company shall take all necessary
precautions anO shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and
subcontractors in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection
necessary for that purpose. All work shall be done at tow company's own risk, and tow
company shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles
used or held for use in connection with the work.
C. Insurance. Tow company shall procure and maintain for the duration of its
inclusion on tG Kent police Depaftment's towing company rotation roster insurance of the
types and in the amounts set iorth in the Kent Police Department's Towing Protocols and
policies, which is hereby incorporated by this reference. Attached and incorporated as Exhibit A
are true and correct copies of tow company's Certificate of Insurance and endorsement
evidencing such insurance coverage.
D. Indemnification and Liability.
1. Tow company shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City of Kent, its
employees, officials, agents, and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries,
damages, iorser, or'lawluits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in
connection with tow company's performance of this Contract, except for that portion of the
injuries and damages caused by the City's negligence. The City's inspection or acceptance
oi uny of tow comlpany's work when completed shall not be grounds to avoid any of these
covenants of indemnification. This indemnification expressly applies to any claims, injuries,
damages, losses, and lawsuits that arise due to any sale or other disposition tow company may
make-of any vehicle towed or impounded by tow company under this Contract and pursuant to
the procedures provided for in Ch. 46'55 RCW.
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. 2. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Contract is
suuid.t 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 tow company and the City of Kent or its officers, officials, employees, agents
and volunteers, tow company's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of tow company's
negligence.
3. IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE TOW COMPANY'S WAIVER OF
IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
THIS INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE
MUTUALLY NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
4. The provisions of this section II(D) shall survive the expiration
termination of this Contract.
or
ilI, OTHERTERMS
A. Unlawful Discrimination Prohibited. In the hiring of employees for the
performance Jf work under this Contract or any subcontract, tow company, its
subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of tow company shall not, by reason of race,
religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory,
r"itul,' or physicai disability, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available
to perform the work to which the employment relates'
B. Compliance with Laws. Tow company agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and municipal lJws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become
applicable to tow company's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations
covered by this Contract or accruing out of the performance of those operations.
C. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City of Kent in one or more instances
to insist upon strrct performance of any of the covenants and agreements contained in this
Contract, or to e*"rcis" any option conferred by this Contract, shall not be construed to be a
waiver or relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and these covenants
and agreements shall remain in full force and effect.
D. Assignment. Any assignment of this Contract by either party without the written
consent of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning pafty gives_its consent
to an assignment, the terml'of this Contract shall continue in full force and effect and no
further assignment shall be made without additional written consent.
E. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Contract shall be sent to the
parties at ttre aOdresses listed on the signature page of this Contract, unless notified to the
contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after
the date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and notice shall be deemed sufficiently
given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Contract or such other address as
may be hereafter specified in writing.
F. Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of
this Contract shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the City of Kent and tow comPanY.
G. Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Contract, together
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wlth any exhibits or documents incorporated by reference, shall supersede all prior verbal
statements of any officer or other representative of the City of Kent, and such statements
,[Ji:not be effeciive or be construed as entering into or forming a part of or altering in any
manner this contract. However, should any language in any of the incorporated documents
or exhibits conflict with any language contained in this Contract, the terms of this Contract
shall prevail.
H. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the pafties are
unable to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this
Contract, the exclusive'means of resolving that dispute, differenc-e or claim, shall only be by
filing suii exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior
Cou-rt, King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute
resolution proc"ss. In any ctaim or lawsuit for damages arising ftgT the parties' performance
of this Contract, each party shall pay all legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending
or bringing such claim or lawsuit, in addition to any other recovery or award provided by law;
provid6d,-nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the City of Kent's right to
indemnification.
I. Agreement to All Terms. By its signature below, tow company accepts the
above-stated terms and conditions and agrees to abide by the same in consideration of being
placed on the Kent Police Department's tow rotation roster.
TOW COMPANY CITY OF KENT
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[Insert Name of Tow ComPanY]Isi for City of Kent Police Departmentl
Com nder Joshua VA
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Citv of Kent Police oartment
[Address]
220 4 th Ave. S.
[Address Continued]
Kent,WA 98032
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253-8 6-5834
IPhone Number]
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STATE OF HiiASHINGTON
Department of Labor & Industries
Certificate of Workers' Compensation Coverage
WA UBI No.
L&I Account ID
Legal Business Name
Doing Business As
Workers' Comp Premium Status
Estimated Workers Reported
(See Description Below)
Account Representative
Licensed Contractor?
January 20, 2023
604 053 846
351,208-00
ABT TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
ABT TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
Recently opened account, no premiums are due
or owed at this time.
N/A
Employer Services Help Line, (360) 902-4817
No
What does "Estimated Workers Reported"
mean?
Estimated workers reported represents the number of
full time position requiring at least 480 hours of work
per calendar quarter. A single 480 hour position may
be filled by one person, or several part time workers.
Industrial Insurance Information
Employers report and pay premiums each quarter
based on hours of employee work already performed,
and are liable for premiums found later to be due.
Industrial insurance accounts have no policy periods,
cancellation dates, limitations of coverage or waiver of
subrogation (See RCW 51 .1 2.050 and 51 .16.1 90).
CERTIFICATE OF GARAGE INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
01t06t2023
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 CERTIFIGATE HOLDER,
IMPORTANT: lf certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSU RE D, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. lf SUBROGATION lS 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).
PRODUCER
Alexandre Lamberg Agency
2130 Westlake Ave N Ste 3
Seattle, WA 98109
GONTACT
NAMF.Alexandre Lamberg
ll'P\E^ -..,. 206-992-4392 866-228-1316
alamberg@farmersagent.com
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
rNsuRER A: National lndemnity Company
INSURED
ABT TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
33125 15th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
rNsuRER B: Colony lnsurance Co
lNsuRER c: Golden Bear lnsurance Co
INSURER D:
INSURER E:
INSIIRER F :
COVERAGES PROD/CUSTOMERID:CERTIFICATE #:REV|StON #:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT
THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSRItp TYPE OF INSUMNCE tNsn POI ICY NIIMBER
POLICY EFF
rMM/ND'YYYYI
POLICY EXP
.MM/DD/YYYY}LIMITS
A
GARAGE LIABILITY
ALLoWNED T--HIREDAUTOSAUTOS L I ONLY
NON-OWNED AUTOS
USED IN GARAGE BUSINESS
71TRR25201 I o2t03t22 02t03t23
AUTO ONLY (Ea accident)$ 1,000,000
OTHER THAN
AUTO ONLY
EA ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
A
GARAGE KEEPERS LIABILITY
LEGAL LIABILIry
X DIRECT BASIS
PRIMARY EXCESS
71TRR25201 I 02t03t22 02t03t23
UOMP /
oTc LOC
LOCSPECIFIEDDFtrII q
s 50,000
c 50,000
coLLtstoN Loc
LOC
c 50,000
s
B
GENERAL LIABILIry
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
.LATMS-MADE Xl o""r*
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
X POLICY LOC
GP8502963 02103122 02t03t23
EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000
Itrt\ I EU s 100,000
MED EXP lAnv one oorson)s 5,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY s 1,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE s 2,000,000
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
s
c
UMBRELLA LIAB
EXCESS LIAB
X OCCUR
CLAIMS-MADE
G8X53000232-00 02t03t22 02t03t23 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000
X AGGREGATE $
DED RtrTtrNTION S $
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
ANY PROPRIETORYPARTNEFYEXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory ln NH)
lf yes, describe under
Ptr^/AP(q hal^$,
Y/NE N/A
WC STATU-otH-
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIIVlIT $
A
ln Tow/On Hook
71TRR25201 I 02t03t22 02t03t23
$250,000
REMARKS (AttachACORDl0l,AdditionalRemarksSch€dule,ifmorespaceisrequired)
Certificate holder is additional insured on the policy
30 day notice of cancellation will be provided
HOLDER
O 2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Alexandre Lamberg
City of Kent
220 Fourth Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
ACORD 30 (20'tOI12l