LEED/CxA ITQ

The City of Pittsburgh has entered into a professional services agreement with Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC for LEED/CxA services. The agreement is for a term of two years, with the option to extend for up to two successive periods of one year each. The consultant will provide services on an as-needed basis, and the city will assign work orders as necessary. The agreement includes provisions for compensation, termination, and indemnification. The consultant must carry insurance and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The city reserves the right to terminate the agreement at any time, with or without cause. Some key points of the agreement include: * The consultant will provide LEED/CxA services, including project-specific professional service proposals, building and site assessments, and guidance through the LEED certification process. * The city will assign work orders to the consultant as necessary, and the consultant will perform the work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. * The consultant will be compensated on a lump sum or hourly rate basis, depending on the specific work order. * The agreement includes provisions for termination, including termination for cause or without cause, and termination due to a material breach by the consultant. * The consultant must carry insurance, including professional liability, workers' compensation, and commercial general liability insurance. * The city reserves the right to audit the consultant's records and accounts related to the agreement. Some benefits of this agreement include: * The city will have access to the consultant's expertise and services on an as-needed basis. * The consultant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and provide a range of services to the city. * The agreement includes provisions for compensation and termination, which will help to ensure that both parties are protected in the event of a dispute. * The agreement requires the consultant to carry insurance, which will help to protect the city and the consultant in the event of a claim or lawsuit. Some drawbacks of this agreement include: * The city reserves the right to terminate the agreement at any time, with or without cause, which could potentially leave the consultant without a contract. * The agreement includes provisions for indemnification, which could potentially leave the consultant liable for damages or losses incurred by the city. * The agreement requires the consultant to carry insurance, which could be a significant expense. * The agreement includes provisions for audit and inspection, which could be time-consuming and potentially disruptive to the consultant's business.