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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEGACY INMATE COMMUNICATIONS - 2017INSURANCE NOT ON FILE WORK MAY N9-PROCEED CLERK OF COUNQ DATE: NOV U 9 26 Inmate Communications Service Agreement M A-2017-288 Lego /^v r�'"" 1 his Agreement is made this 17th day of October, 2017, by and between Legacy Inmate Communications dba Legacy Long Distance International, Inc. ("Legacy" or the "Contractor") and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereinafter "City"). RECITALS 1. On April 26, 2017, City issued Request for Proposal ("RFP") 17-052 seeking proposals from qualified vendors for inmate and telephone visitation services at the Santa Ana City Jail. The Jail provides housing for inmates incarcerated or detained for federal, state, and immigration proceedings. 2. Contractor submitted a responsive proposal that was selected by the City. Contractor is in the business of providing various inmate communication services and operator assisted telecommunication services and will maintain the Inmate Communication Operating System — iCON�. iCOW' is a complete turnkey Inmate Call Management System with investigative, technical, and administrative communication features. 3. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional inmate telephone firm. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: TERM 1.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence on November 1, 2017 and terminate on October 31, 2019, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Sections 1.3 and 5.H. below. 1.2 Renewal Options. Upon completion of the initial two (2) year term, the City may grant up to three (3) additional one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing by the City and the City Attorney. 1.3 Termination: The City and/or the Contractor may cancel this agreement with or without cause upon ninety (90) days written notification. 2. SERVICES PROVIDED BY LEGACY Contractor shall perform these inmate telephone and visitation system services that are set forth below and as stated in the Contractor's proposal, which shall be incorporated by reference to this Agreement as though fully set forth herein. Pagel of 11 2.1 Inmate Telephone Service. (a) Collect Calls. To the extent consistent with applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, Legacy agrees to provide, and the City hereby agrees, to accept the provision of operator services with automated assistance for the City Jail. Each operator service call originating from the telephones and placed through the Contractor may be charged "collect" to pre -approved destinations. Legacy will validate each call through the national Line Information Database (LIDB) and will only process "collect" calls to destination points that do not have registered blocks. Calls shall only be billed upon "acceptance" by the destined party. Legacy shall notify each called destination that the call is coming from the applicable correctional facility, provide the name of the "caller/inmate", provide the called party with call rate information, and allow for acceptance or denial of the call. The Contractor will also provide the called party the option to block their telephone number from further calling. (b) Pre -Paid Account Service. Legacy shall provide its Friends and Family pre -paid call service. Legacy agrees to provide pre -paid collect service as needed. The Contractor will provide a toll-free access number for friends and family to call to set up prepaid "collect" service accounts. The Contractor shall also provide access to an internet-based website where prepaid services can be ordered. Prepaid Accounts can also be utilized to fund voice messaging, secure messaging (email), video messaging services, and related services as selected by the City. (c) Debit Service. Debit service will be provided to the City as requested. Debit calling services can be utilized to call any destination worldwide. Debit services may be applied directly to an Inmate PIN or by distributing Debit Cards if requested by the City. The City shall be invoiced for all Debit amounts purchased through the facility commissary or cash office. Purchased Debit amounts will be discounted by the City's commission percentage. Legacy agrees to work with the City's commissary service provider to create an interface system the will allow debit amounts to be purchased through the commissary and applied to a valid inmate PIN. (d) Inmate Phones. The Contractor agrees to provide inmate phones and associated equipment for the entire period of this Agreement. (e) Communications Management System (ICON'"). The Contractor agrees to provide access to its inmate communications management system -ICON"" including system updates released during the period of his agreement. ICON'" shall provide all services as detailed in the Contractor's response to Request for Proposal No. 17-052 Inmate Telephone Service and Visitation System. (f) Service Level Responses, The Contractor agrees to provide the City with twenty- four -hour toll-free customer support, 365 days a year including holidays for the Inmate Telephone Service, The Contractor will make its best effort to provide the following Service Level Response times for Inmate Telephone Service: Minor Service Category. A minor service category shall be defined as any service request the affects; one (1) individual inmate telephone not operational, static or other noise heard on the telephone line, !CON system administration action needed, new or customized report requested, or additional training Page 2 of 11 requested. All minor category service requests shall be addressed within eight (8) hours of the report with problem resolution provided within twenty-four (24) hours. Major Service Category. A major service category shall be defined as any service request that affects; two (2) or more inmate telephones not operational, call detail/recording information not listing on the ICON System, call recording or live monitoring utilities not -operational or dysfunctional. All major category service requests shall be addressed within four (4) hours of the report with problem resolution provided within four (4) hours of the report unless otherwise negotiated with the City. Emergency Service Category. A major service category shall be defined as any service request that reports fifty percent (50%) of inmate telephones being disabled in any location of the Jail. All major category service requests shall be addressed within one (1) hour and a service technician guaranteed on-site within two (2) hours of the report. 2.2 Video Visitation Services. (a) BCD - Kiosks. The Contractor agrees to provide and install four (4) Bridge Communication Devices at the facility. The BCD devices will provide on-site video visitation services. If requested by the City additional BCD devices will also provide secure messaging (e-mail) and Video Messaging Services. The BCDs can also function as inmate telephones. (b) Video Visitation Service. The Contractor agrees to provide remote and onsite video visitation service at the Santa Ana City Jail. 2.3 Installation of Service. Legacy shall install and make fully functional all inmate telephone and video visitation services reflected in sections 2.1 and 2.2 of this agreement no later than thirty (30) days after a project "kickoff' meeting between the City and Legacy. 2.4 Related Services, The City retains the option to implement and make use of any related services offered or developed by the Contractor during the period of this agreement. All services that bear a revenue sharing component shall be subject to the compensation terms defined in Section 3 of this agreement. 2.5 Incorporation of Legacy Proposal The proposal by the Contractor dated May 23, 2017 and submitted in response to the City of Santa Ana RFP 17-052 is incorporated into this agreement in full. 3. COMPENSATION 3.1 Call Commissions. The Contractor agrees to pay the City a minimal annual percentage of inmate gross billable revenue defined in Exhibit "A" at a rate of 77% of all revenue generated or $110,000 annually, whichever amount is greater. 3.2 Financial Incentive. The Contractor agrees to pay $15,000 to the City upon execution of this Agreement. Page 3 of 11 3.3 Inmate Call Commission Payment. The Contractor shall remit all commissions due to the City thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month (EOM). 3.4 Payment Calculation. Gross billable revenue is calculated as the sum of minutes and charges. Commission due the City shall be calculated as the product of the total gross billable revenue multiplied by the contracted percentage allowance. 4. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW 4.1 Compliance with Law. Legacy shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations affecting its obligations in conjunction with the provision of the Services including, without limitation, those relating to provision of information to End Users regarding telecommunication services. 4.2 Regulatory Changes. This Agreement is subject to the applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relating to inmate telephone services, and to regulatory or other governmental orders, rules, regulations or approvals as may apply from time to time. The parties acknowledge and agree that the applicable Laws may be deleted, amended, or added to from time to time, and that such alterations may create a conflict between the then -current Laws and the terms or operation of this Agreement. If any conflict between this Agreement and such Laws or regulations exists, or comes in to existence, during the Term or Renewal Term of this Agreement, then the Laws shall control and this Agreement shall be deemed modified accordingly. 4.3 Regulatory Requirements. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. In the event those regulatory or legal requirements are in any manner inconsistent with or require modification to the terms of this Agreement subsequent to the date of execution hereof, no written amendment or variation executed by both parties shall be necessary. Rather, any such amendment or variation shall be effective upon mailing of written notice by the Contractor via first-class, postage -prepaid mail or telephone facsimile transmission of written notice to the City. 5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS A. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATERIALS, AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA Vendor shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, equipment, and other materials which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to The Agreement. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE Time is of the essence. Failure of Vendor to perform any services within the time limits set forth in the Agreement shall constitute material breach of the Agreement. Page 4 of 11 C. TIME Vendor shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to the Agreement as may be reasonably necessary for the satisfactory performance of Vendor's obligations pursuant to the Agreement. Neither party shall be considered in default of the Agreement to the extent performance is prevented or delayed by any cause, present or future, which is beyond the reasonable control of the party. D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Contractor shall during the entire term of this contract, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This contract is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the manner in which contractor performs the services required by this contract. However, the services to be provided by contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's Social Security taxes, unemployment insurance, and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. E. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work under this contract, contractor shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: Commercial General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance which shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting there from and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of contractor's operations in the performance of this agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate. Such insurance shall (a) name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and representatives as additional insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions. 2. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non -owned automobiles. 3. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300 of the Labor Code, contractor is required to be insured Page 5 of 11 against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance. Prior to commencing the performance of the work under this contract, contractor agrees to obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident. 4. If contractor is or employs a licensed professional such as an architect or engineer: Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim. 5. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by contractor pursuant to this section: Contractor shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and effect for the entire period covered by this agreement. Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of this contract and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney. C. Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. If contractor fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith terminate this contract. Such termination shall not affect contractor's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Contractor waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the City. HOLD HARMLESS/ INDEMNIFICATION To the fullest extent permitted by law, contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, agents and employees (collectively, the "indemnified parties") from and against any and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually, a claim; collectively, "claims"), which may arise from or in any manner related (directly or indirectly) to any work performed or services provided under this contract (including, without limitation, defects in workmanship and/or materials) or contractor's presence or activities conducted performing the work (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors and/or omissions of contractor, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may Page 6 of 11 be liable for any or all of them). Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require contractor to indemnify the indemnified parties from any claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this contract. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the contractor. G. NOTICE Any notice, tender, demand, delivery or other communication pursuant to this agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, sent by telefacsimile communication, or via e-mail to the following persons: To City: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) Santa Ana, CA 92702 Fax 714-647-6956 With courtesy copy to: Chief of Police Santa Ana Police Department 60 Civic Center Plaza (M-97) P.O. Box 1981 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Fax: 714-245-8090 City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Fax: 714-647-6515 To Contractor: Legacy Inmate Communications Curtis A. Brown 10833 Valley View Street, Suite 150 Cypress, CA 90630 H. TERMINATION The City reserves the right to terminate the contract as follows: In the event contractor fails or refuses to timely perform any of the provisions of this agreement in the manner required, or if contractor violates any provision of this agreement, contractor shall be deemed in default. City shall provide written notice of such default to contractor's project manager. Contractor shall cure said default within a period of two (2) working days. If such cure is not completed in a timely manner, City Page 7 of 11 may assess liquidated damages or terminate the agreement forthwith by giving written notice to contractor's project manager. City may, in addition to the other remedies provided in this agreement or authorized by law, terminate this agreement by giving written notice of termination. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred by City, including replacement costs of equipment and labor required to provide service during contractor's default. In the event of such termination for cause, City shall pay contractor that portion of compensation specified in the agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the effective date of termination. Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for lost profits it terminated for cause. 2. This agreement may be terminated without cause by City upon thirty (90) days written notice delivered to the contractor either personally or by mail. Upon termination, City shall pay to contractor that portion of compensation specified in the agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the effective date of termination. 3. In addition to, or in lieu of, remedies provided in this agreement or pursuant to law, City shall have the right to withhold all or a portion of contractor's compensation for contract services if, in the judgment of the projects manager or designee, the level of service falls below appropriate standards and/or contractor fails to satisfactorily perform contract services. City shall have the right to retain funds withheld until the projects manager or designee determines that contract services are performed as well and as frequently as required by this agreement. CONTRACTOR OPTION FOR TERMINATION The contractor may request termination of the contract when conditions during the contract make it impossible to perform or when prevented from proceeding with the contract by act of God, by law or official action of a public authority or in the event on nonpayment by the City. Such request will require one -hundred eighty (90) days written notice prior to contract termination date requested. In the event of nonpayment of undisputed sums by the City, contractor shall give the City thirty (30) working days to cure the alleged breach. J. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES If the City determines that the contractor breaches its promise to provide services in compliance with the Terms and Conditions of applicable laws and regulations, and the specifications set forth above, it would be impracticable and extremely difficult to determine the damage to City arising from such breach. Therefore, in the event of contractor's breach, contractor shall pay to City the sum of $300 per day for such breach, in addition to any cost, fines, etc. levied against the City. K. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SANTA ANA RESIDENTS Contractor shall solicit and advertise employment opportunities to Santa Ana residents. The City shall inform the contractor of areas to publicize recruitment Page 8 of 11 opportunities, such as work centers and community centers. Such effort and procedure will be provided to the City for review. L. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS Contractor shall perform all requirements under this contract in strict observance of and in compliance with all applicable environmental, traffic, safety and any other laws, regulations, ordinances, codes and any other legislative or statutory requirements. 2. Contractor warrants that the performance of services under this contract shall be compliant with the current requirements of the Public Service Commission and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and as it may be amended or updated throughout the term of this contract. 3. Vendor represents and warrants to the City of Santa Ana that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature, which are legally required for Vendor to practice its profession. Vendor represents and warrants to the City of Santa Ana that Vendor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of the Agreement, any licenses, permits, and approvals which are legally required for Vendor to practice its profession at the time the services are performed. N. ASSIGNMENT Inasmuch as this contract is intended to secure the specialized services of contractor, contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. O. JURISDICTION — VENUE This contract has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance and enforcement of any of the clauses of this contract shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this contract. P. FINES The contractor shall be liable for all violation fines levied against the City by federal, state, or local agencies with regulatory authority related to contractor provided services. Q. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable Page 9 of 11 costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: SOCARVAHALO Cit Att By: TAMA A ETUGUSIAN Assistant City Attorney RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: —DAVM- LENTIN Acting Chief of Police CITY OF SANTA ANA Raul Godinez I City Manager 1 -0 Tax ID# 77 ®`/3 g z6 d Page 10 of 11 Exhibit "A" —Rates and Commission • Page 11 of 11 USAGE RATES a 1 e Local None $0.20 Intralata None $0.20 Interlata None $0.20 Interstate None $0.20 International(Mexico & Canada) _ None $0.25 International (Other) None $0.50 s' 8 8 Local None $0.20 Intralata None $0.20 Interlata None $0.20 Interstate None $0.20 International (Mexico & Canada) None $0.25 International (Other) None $0.50 t : ' Local None $0.20 Intralata None $020 Interlata None $0.20 _ Interstate None $0.20 International (Mexico & Canada) None $0.25 International (Other) None $0.50 Voicemail None $0.50 Per Voicemail Remote Video Visitation None $0.35 Per Minute On Site Video Visitation None None Secure Message (email) None $0.50 Photo Message None $0.50 Video Message None $2.00 Page 11 of 11 EXHIBIT A - PROPOSERS CERTIFICATION & COST PROPOSAL Legacy inmate Communications 1 10833 Valley View St:eet, Suite 150 1 Cypress, CA 90630 Office 800-577-5534 1 Fax. 800-700-1116 1 wwvv legacyinmate corn Secure Instant Messaging (E -Mail) 77% Financial Incentive $15,000.00 4 77% of all revenue generated or $110,000.00 per year, Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) whichever is greater. (Note: ADP must be maintained As needed at 125 2Lh,her throughout the year). Proposed Hardware & Equipment Included in our offer at no cost, Legacy is proposing to supplythe Santa Ana PD facility with the following new corrections -grade equipment, 61 TMG CT -1000 inmate Telephones 2 TMG CT -900 Cordless (Hands -Free) Inmate Telephones 4 Legacy VV -1000 Video Visitation Kiosks 46 (23 sets) TMG CT -50 Visitation Phone Sets As needed Ultratec Supercom 4400 TTY/TDD Units As needed TMG TM -24-7 Portable Carts Fees & Ancillary Charges Prepaid Account Transaction Fee (Processed via Live Agent) $5.95 Prepaid Account Transaction Fee (Processed Online) $3.00 Bill Statement Fee $2,00 All fees are compliant with federal and state regulation. No other fees will be applied. *A Note on the Payment of Interstate Commissions Legacy pays commission on all innate calling, including interstate calls. Legacy and its legal team have carefully reviewed all of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)'$ rulings and we are confident that it is entirely legal to do so. If a vendor has chosen not to pay commission on interstate calling (or to not pay commissions at all) it is just that --a choice. In paragraph 56 of the FCC 13-113 Ruling, the FCC clearly states: "We do not conclude that ICS providers and correctional facilities cannot have arrangements that include site commissions. We conclude only that, under the Act, such commission payments are not costs that can be recovered through interstate ICS rates... We state only that site commission payments as a category are not a earnpensable component of interstate ICS rates." Legacy Inmate Communications 1 10833 Valley View Streer Suite 150 1 Cypress, CA 90630 Office: 800-577-5534 1 Fax: 800-700-1116 I www.legacyinmate.com