2010-058 RES AWARDING A CONTRACT WITH G&K SERVICES FOR FURNISHING EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS

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(D. G&K SEHVICES AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLY OF G&K SERVICES fOR BUY BQARD MEMBER _7he City of Paris This Agreement, induding the terms below, on the reverse, and on any attached written addenda and any added verbally as described below, all of which are incorporated by this reference, ("Agreement") is entered into between Customer and G&K Services ("G&K"), as of the Effective Date. Customer and Effective Date are identifed below. 1. G&K Aqrees With Customer: . To provlde serviCes ("Services") and merchandise ("Merchandise") listed on any attached Addenda, or added verbally or in a separate writing by Cusiomer. . To provide G&K Service Guarantees: o G&K will deiiver all Merchandise to Customer, picked-up by G&K on a regularly scheduled tlelivery day, by the next scheduled delivery day, c G&K will clean all Merchandise using high standards in launderinc methods, o G&K wili inspect, repair and deliver to Customer, on the next scheduled delivery day, ail Merchandise needing repair that can reasonably be repaired; o G&K will deliver to Customer all Merchandise in a clean and useable condition on the next scheduled delivery day', o G&K will deliver to Customer, on the next regularly scheduled delivery day, replacement or additional uniforms ordered of a similar size and color as those in service at Customer, provided G&K receives the order on a regular delivery day; o G&K will replace worn-out Merchandise on the next regularly scheduled delivery day with Merchandise meeting G&K's high quaiity standards, at no additional charge io Customer except for Merchandise damaged or lost antl except for charges for preparation, nametags or emblems, and embroidery; . To issue a credit to Customer's account equai to the weekly charge for the item of Merchandise affected, to the extent G&K Service Guarantees are unmet. To review with Customer its account for Services and Merchandise as needed or upon request. . To remain committed to meeting or exceeding Customer's needs, and to respond to any Customer service request or concern within 48 business hours after receipt by a G&K representative. If G&K materially fails to provide Services or Merchandise required under this Agreement, Customer will deliver written details of the fallure to the G&K office serving Customer, and G&K then has 60 days to correct it. The failure will be considered corrected unless within 10 days after this sixty-day period Customer delivers to the G&K facility serving Customer a second written notice showing the failure is continuing. If this Agreement then is cancelled, Customer will pay G&K all amounts then due, return all rental items to G&K in good and usable condition, and pay the replacement value for aii lost, damaged andlor unreturned rentai items. 2. Customer Aarees With G&K: . Customer has no commitment to any other company for Services or Merchandise described in or otherwise covered under this Agreement, the individuai signing or Customer is authorized to enter into this Agreement on Customer's behalf, and this Agreement, when signed on behatf of Customer will constitute a legal binding obligation of Customer, enforceable against Customer; To order from G&K all its requirements for the type of Merchandise and Services covered under this Agreement during the time this Agreement is in effect; . To pay the fees for ail Merchandise and Services supplied by G&K under this Agreement, based on 52 weeks per year of service, as follows: o In cash on the regular delivery day or, if G&K has approved credit for Customer, within 10 days after the date of each invoice delivered, provided that G&K may, at any time, convert any account to a cash on delivery basis; Annual increases in prices as invoiced by G&K for Merchandise and Services at the rate of 2% °ach June 1"` o All charges shown on G&K invoices for additional items, such as additional orders for Merchandise and Service, charges for any embroidery, seasonal changeovers, exchanges, outsizes, automatic replacement, Image Guard program, special services programs, replacement values for Merchandise lost or damaged (ordinary wear and tear excepted) while in possession of Customer. o At any time while this Agreement is in effect, a minimum of 75% of the average weekly fees invoiced by G8K to Customer during (a) the first 8 week period under this Agreement, or (b) any lesser period from commencement of this Agreement if Customer has not yet had 8 weeks of weekly invoices; o A monthly service charge on all past due amounts equal to the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest rate permitted by law; and o G&K's then current replacement values for all embroidered or permanently embellished, non-standard andlor unreturned Merchandise provided to Customer by G&K under this Agreement at the time this Agreement expires or is terminated for any reason. . To notify G&K in advance of service of anything that may pose a health or environmental hazard, as for exampie Merchandise containing lead or biood borne pathogens, except as approved in advance by G&K in writing; . To be responsible for and hold G&K harmless from any claim arising from use of the Merchandise by Customer, and . To take whatever steps are necessary to assign this Agreement to any successor to Customer if Customer or Customer's business, assets or capital stock is sold or taken over by another party, and to notify G&K in writing of any assignment. ~ra on -F-l~ f~ ar, r~ t h 3. Term• Renewal: Eariv Termination. . This Agreement takes effect as of the Effective D~l2~and continues for the term of 36 months ("Initial Term") from the later of (a) the Effective Date or (b) the date G&K unless either frst delivers Merchandise to Customer, and then party gives the other party written notice of non-renewal at least 90 days, but no more than 180 days, prior to expiration of the Initial Term oiliany Renewai Term. ~ Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Customer that signs a local service agreement with G&K will be subject to the minimum term of service in-itie appiicaDle ic~4Ys agreement, which may be no shorter than thirty-six (36) months subject to the non-appropriations ciause as outlined in the proposal instructions. y~p ~c t TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND IN ANY ATTACHED ADDENDA, ARE A PART OF THIS AGREEMENT. A►u~;..~c_ u • THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT BINDING ON G8K UNTIL SIGNED BY G&K MANAGEMENT BELOW. - Customer Name CITY OF PARIS, TE%AS G&K SERVICES Address P. o. Bog 9037, Paris, T% 75461 Sales Signature. Accepted By Pnnted Name and Title Name and Tdle (printed) Kevin Carruth, City Ma.nager Management SignaWre Printed Name and Tille Efteclive Date June Route , Day _ Cuslomer Number. Enhancing Imaye 8 Safety through Innovation EXHIBlT ..A..