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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
November 5. 2007
AGENDA BILL
Agenda Title:
Meeting Date:
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with
November 5 2007
Wittman Enterprises LLC to Provide Billing Services for Ambulance and
Emergency Response Services
Meeting Time: ® 3:00 PM
❑ 7:00 PM
Category: ❑ Presentation ® Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ New Business
Department:
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Phone Number:
Fire Department
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707-778-4492
Cost of Proposal:
Account Number:
Not to Exceed $400,000 over 3 years
5199-54111
Amount Budgeted:
Name of Fund:
$400,000
Ambulance Fund
Attachments to Agenda Packet Item:
Resolution
Professional Services Agreement
Certificate of Insurance
Summary Statement:
Wittman,EnterprisesLLC began providing billing services to the City for the ambulance activity July 8, 2003
pursuant to a one-year contract. On June 30, 2004, a 3 year addendum was signed. The proposed new agreement
is at a rate of 6% of collections, minus refunds. The previous 3 year contract rate was 6.3%. Staff is
recommending that the newly negotiated contract be approved for a period of 3 years with a rate not to exceed
$400,000 during the period of the contract.
Recommended City Council Action/Suggested Motion:
Approve resolution authorizing City Manager to enter into a new agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC.
Reviewed by Admin. Svcs. Dir:
Reviewed by City Attorney:
Approved biA MyManager:
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Rev. #
Date Last Revised:
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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
AGENDA REPORT
FOR
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with
Wittman Enterprises LLC to Provide Billing Services for Ambulance
and Emergency Response Services
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Wittman Enterprises LLC began providing billing services to the City for the ambulance activity
July 8, 2003 pursuant to a one-year contract. On June 30, 2004, a 3 year addendum was signed.
The proposed new agreement is at a rate of 6% of collections, minus refunds. The previous 3
year contract rate was 6.3%. Staff is recommending that the newly negotiated contract be
approved for a period of 3 years with a rate not to exceed $400,000 during the period of the
contract.
2. BACKGROUND:
When the 3 year addendum was signed to extend the original contract dated July 8, 2003, it was
determined that Wittman Enterprises, LLC was the most cost-effective contractor. Staff
continues to believe that the contractor will continue to provide the required service. Staff also
negotiated the new contract to be at a rate of 6% of collections, minus refunds, which is less than
the previous rate of 6.3%.
3. ALTERNATIVES:
Re -bid the contract, or return the collection function in-house.
4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Billing services are paid out of the Ambulance fund and are contingent on the amount collected.
The new contract amount will not exceed $400,000 total for the 3 year period.
5. CONCLUSION:
The City should enter into a new contract with Wittman Enterprises, LLC.
6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR
COMPLETION'
Continuous Ambulance service billing through FY 2010.
%. RECOMMENDATION:
Approve resolution.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH
WITTMAN ENTERPRISES LLC TO PROVIDE BILLING SERVICES FOR AMBULANCE
AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services Department, in conjunction with the Fire
Department, has previously determined that it would be cost effective for the City to contract out
the task of Ambulance service billings; and
WHEREAS, Wittman Enterprises, LLC has satisfactorily been providing this service for
the past four years.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the
City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC to
provide billing services for ambulance and emergency response services through August 31,
2010.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into and effective
as of , 20 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Petaluma, a
municipal corporation and a charter city ("City") and Wittman Enterprises, LLC„ a Limited
Liability Corporation ("Consultant") (collectively, the "Parties").
WHEREAS, the Parties enter into this Agreement for the purpose of Consultant providing
professional services to City under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the Parties
agree as follows:
1. Services. Consultant shall provide billing services to the City of Petaluma for ambulance
and emergency response services as described in and in accordance with the schedule set
forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein ("Services").
2. Compensation, Business Tax Certificate.
A. For the full performance of the Services described herein, City shall compensate
Consultant under the terms set forth in Exhibit "A" and in an amount not to
exceed $400,000 for the full term of this contract.
B. Consultant shall submit detailed monthly invoices reflecting all services
performed during the preceding month, and including a revised schedule for
performance and additional documentation requested by City, as applicable.
C. Consultant shall be compensated for services in addition to those described in
Exhibit A, only if Consultant and City execute a written amendment to this
Agreement describing the additional services to be performed and the
compensation to be paid for such services. In no case shall the total compensation
under this Agreement exceed $400,000 per the term of the contract without prior
written authorization of the City Manager. Further, no compensation for a section
or work program component attached with a specific budget shall be exceeded
without prior written authorization of the City Manager.
D. Notwithstanding any provision herein, Consultant shall not be paid any
compensation until such time as Consultant has on file with the City Finance
Department current information requested on the "Vendor Information" form
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (City)
May 2006
available from City, and has obtained a currently valid Petaluma business tax
certificate.
E. City's obligation to pay compensation to Consultant as provided herein is
contingent upon Consultant's performance of the Services pursuant to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement and any amendments thereto.
Term. The term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date, and terminates on
August 31, 2010, unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section 4. Upon
termination, any and all of City's documents or materials provided to Consultant and any
and all of the documents or materials prepared for City or relating to the performance of
the Services, shall be delivered to the City as soon as possible, but not later than fourteen
(14) days after termination of the Agreement.
4. Termination. City may terminate this Agreement without cause upon ten (10) days'
written notice. City may immediately terminate or suspend this Agreement for cause.
Cause for immediate termination or suspension shall include, but not be limited to, any
breach of this Agreement by Consultant or Consultant's bankruptcy. or insolvency. Upon
receipt of notice of termination or suspension for cause, Consultant shall immediately
stop all work in progress under this Agreement. In the event of early termination of this
Agreement by City, Consultant shall be entitled to payment for all Services performed to
the date of termination to the extent such Services were performed to the satisfaction of
City in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If City terminates
this Agreement for cause, Consultant shall be liable to City for any excess cost City
incurs for completion of the Services.
5. Consultant's Representation; Independent Contractor. Consultant represents that
Consultant possesses distinct professional skills in performing the Services. City has
relied upon said representation as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement.
Consultant shall, therefore, provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel
to perform all Services under this Agreement. It is expressly understood that Consultant
and its agents and employees, shall act in an independent capacity and as an independent
contractor and not as officers, employees or agents of City. This Agreement shall not be
construed as an agreement for employment.
6. Facilities and Equipment. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all
facilities and equipment that may be required for furnishing Services pursuant to this
Agreement. City shall furnish to Consultant no facilities or equipment, unless the City
otherwise agrees in writing to provide the same.
7. Licenses, Permits, Etc. Consultant shall, at Consultant's sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at all times during the 'term of this Agreement any licenses, permits or other such
approvals which are legally required for performing the Services.
8. Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of the Services as may be
reasonably necessary for satisfactory performance of Consultant's obligations pursuant to
this Agreement.
'PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (City)•v
May 2006
9. Inspection. Consultant shall provide the City every reasonable opportunity to ascertain
that the Services are being performed in accordance with the requirements and intentions
of this Agreement. All work done and materials furnished, if any, shall be subject to
inspection and approval by the City. The inspection of such work shall not relieve
Consultant of any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
10. Progress Reports. Upon the City's request, Consultant shall provide, in a form
acceptable to City, written progress reports of all oral and written observations, opinions,
recommendations, analyses, progress and conclusions related to Consultant's
performance of the Services.
11. Confidentiality. In the course of Consultant's employment, Consultant may have access
to trade secrets and confidential information, disclosure of which is protected or limited
by law. Consultant shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use any such confidential
information, except as required for the performance of the Services.
12. Conflict of Interest. Consultant represents that it presently has no interest, and
covenants that it shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise,
which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services
hereunder. Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, it
shall not employ any subcontractor or person having such a conflict of interest.
Consultant represents that no one who has or will have any financial interest under the
Agreement is an officer or employee of City. If such conflict of interest arises during this
Agreement or any extension, Consultant will immediately advise City and City may, at
its sole discretion, immediately terminate this Agreement.
13. Consultant No Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement
to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
14. Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all the Services in a manner
consistent with the standards of Consultant's profession. All instruments of service of
whatsoever nature, which Consultant delivers to City pursuant to this Agreement, shall be
prepared in a substantial, first class and workmanlike manner and conform to the
standards of Consultant's profession. All such instruments of service shall become the
sole and exclusive property of City upon delivery of the same.
15. Assignment/Transfer. No assignment or transfer in whole or in part of this Agreement
shall be made without the prior written consent of City.
16. Subcontractors. Consultant shall directly perform all Services, and shall not subcontract
any portion of performance of the Services without the prior written consent of City.
Any such subcontractors shall be required to comply, to the full extent applicable, with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including but not limited to, procuring and
maintaining insurance coverage as required herein and which shall name City as an
additional insured.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (City)
May 2006
17. Compliance With All Laws. Consultant shall fully comply with all applicable local,
state and federal rules, laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the performance of
the Services required hereunder. To the extent that any other government agency or
entity provides compensation for any Services, Consultant shall comply with all rules and
regulations applicable to such fiscal assistance.
18. Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion,
creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age or physical or
mental disability in violation of any applicable law.
19. Notice. Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all notices to be sent pursuant
to this Agreement shall be made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective
addresses specified below or to such other address as a Party may designate by written
notice delivered to the other Party in accordance with this Section. All such notices shall
be sent by:
(i) personal delivery, in which case notice is effective upon delivery;
(ii) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice shall be
deemed delivered on receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt;
(iii) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged to the
sender's account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is
confirmed by the delivery service; or
(iv) facsimile transmission, .in which case notice shall be deemed delivered upon
transmittal, provided that (a) a duplicate copy of the notice is promptly delivered
by first-class or certified mail or by overnight delivery, or (b) a transmission
report is generated reflecting the accurate transmission thereof. Any notice given
by facsimile shall be considered to have been received on the next business day if
it is received after 5:00 p.m. recipient's time or on a nonbusiness day.
City: City Clerk
City of Petaluma
Post Office Box 61
Petaluma, California 94953
Telephone: (707) 778-4360
Facsimile: (707) 778-4554
And:
Dan Epperson. EMS Manager
198 D Street
Petaluma
California 94952
Telephone: (707) 778-4492
Facsimile: (707) 762-4547
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (City)
May 2006
Consultant: Wittman Enterprises, LLC
P.O. Box 269110
Sacramento
California 95826-9110
Telephone: (800)906-6552
Facsimile: (916) 266-2200
20. Ownership of Documents. All original papers, documents or computer material on disk
or microfilm, and copies thereof, produced as a result of this Agreement, shall be the
property of City and may not be used by Consultant without the written consent of City.
Copies of such documents or papers shall not be disclosed to others without the written
consent of the City Manager or his or her designated representative.
21. Indemnification. Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to City,
and hold harmless City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from
and against any and all liability, loss, damage, claims, expenses, and costs (including,
without limitation, attorney's fees and costs and fees of litigation) (collectively,
"Liability") of every nature arising out of or in connection with Consultant's performance
of the Services or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this
Agreement, except such Liability caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that this Agreement is a "construction
contract" within the definition of Civil Code Section 2783, as may be amended from time
to time, such indemnity shall not include Liability for the active negligence of City.
22. Insurance. Consultant shall comply with the "Insurance Requirements for Consultants"
in Exhibit B-2, attached :hereto and incorporated herein by reference. [Indicate attached
exhibit, e.g., "B-1 "or "B-2."]
23. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed
by both Parties.
24. Litigation. If litigation ensues which pertains to the subject matter of Consultant's
services hereunder, Consultant, upon request from City, agrees to testify therein at a
reasonable and customary fee.
25. Construction. This Agreement is the product of negotiation and compromise on the part
of both Parties and that the Parties agree that, notwithstanding Civil Code section 1654,
any uncertainty in the Agreement shall not be construed against the drafter of the
Agreement.
26. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be enforced and interpreted under the
laws of the State of California and the City of Petaluma. Any action arising from or
brought in connection with this Agreement shall be venued in a court of competent
jurisdiction in the County of Sonoma, State of California.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (City)
May 2006
27. Non -Waiver. The City's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement or the
waiver thereof in a particular instance shall not be construed as a general waiver of any
part of such provision. The provision shall remain in full force and effect.
28. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
29. No Third Party. Beneficiaries. The Parties do not intend to create, and nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed to create any benefit or right in any third party.
30. Mediation. The Parties agree to make a good faith attempt to resolve any dispute arising
out of this Agreement through mediation prior to commencing litigation. The Parties
shall mutually agree upon the mediator and shall divide the costs of mediation equally.
31. Consultant's Books and Records.
A. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of accounts, invoices,
vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating
to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City for
a minimum period of three (3) years or for any longer period required by law,
from the date of final payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
B. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate
performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years or for
any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of
this Agreement.
C. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement
shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business
hours, upon written request by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Finance
Director, or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such
documents shall be provided to the City for inspection at Petaluma City Hall
when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed
upon, the records shall be available at Consultant's address indicated for receipt
of notices in this Agreement.
D. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or
discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant's
business, City may, by written request by any of the above-named officers,
require that custody of the records be given to the City and that the records and
documents be maintained in Petaluma City Hall. Access to such records and
documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant's
representatives, or Consultant's successor in interest.
32. Headings. The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
intended to affect the interpretation or construction of any provisions herein.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (City)
May 2006
33. Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
34. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the exhibits attached hereto and
incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to
the Services, and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, oral or written,
between the Parties in this regard. .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this document the day, month and
year first above written.
CITY OF PETALUMA
City Manager
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED:
Department Director
APPROVED:
Risk Manager
APPROVED:
Administrative Services Director
file name: Wittman
CONSULTANT
By
Name
Title
Address
City State Zip
Taxpayer I.D. Number
Petaluma Business Tax Certificate Number
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (City)
May 2006
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Consultant and any subcontractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until Consultant
shall have obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance shall have been
approved by the City Attorney as to form and carrier and the City Manager as to sufficiency, nor
shall Consultant allow any contractor or subcontractor to commence work on this contract or
subcontract until all similar insurance required of the Consultant and/or subcontractor shall have
been so obtained and approved. All requirements herein provided shall appear either in the body of
the insurance policies or as endorsements and shall specifically bind the insurance carrier.
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract all necessary insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection
with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, the Consultant's agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage:
a. Personal injury;
b. Contractual liability.
2. Insurance Services Office form covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
4. Professional Liability insurance.
5. Such other insurance coverages and limits as may be required by the City prior to
execution of this agreement.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a
general aggregate liability is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
3. Employer's Liability: Bodily Injury by Accident - $1,000,000 each accident.
Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 policy limit.
Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 each employee.
4. Professional Liability insurance: $1,000,000.
5. Such other insurance coverages and limits as may be required by the City prior to
execution of this agreement.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - CITY
March 2003
C. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At
the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-
insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or
the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
D. Other Insurance Provisions
The required general liability and automobile policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain the following provisions:
1. The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as
insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of
the Consultant; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises
owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or
borrowed by the Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the
scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents or
volunteers.
2. For any claims related to this project, the Consultant's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including
breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
4. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom
claim is made or suit is brought except, with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in
limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return
receipt requested, has been given to the City.
E. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than
A: VII.
F. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage required by
this clause. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind
coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms provided by the City. All
endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. As an
alternative to the City's forms, the Consultant's insurer may provide complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage
required by the City.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - CITY
March 2003
WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
21 Blue Sky Court, Sacramento, CA 95828
(916)381-6552
(800) 906-6552
City of Petaluma
Scope of Work
1. Private Billing
Wittman Enterprises to prepare all invoices and follow-up mailings. Initial invoicing with both
English and Spanish instructions will be on 8Xl I billings and will be placed in envelopes, sealed
and mailed, postage prepaid. Initial invoicing occurs within three (3) days of receipt of transport
tickets. Toll Free 800 telephone number provided to patients. An initial telephone call will also be
made at this time to elicit any insurance information from the patient or patient's family. If we
receive no answer on this call, Wittman's will send an inquiry letter in addition to the initial
invoice. The standard bill schedule is as follows:
Private Bill Schedule
1, Invoice Immediately
2. Statement 30 days
3. Past Due 20 days
4. Final Demand 10 days
11. Medicare Medi -Cal Medi -Medi
Wittman Enterprises, LLC to prepare all invoices and electronically convey to Medicare and Medi -
Cal fiscal intermediaries.
All secondary and coinsurance billing transferred to the appropriate secondary pay source and
promptly billed to that source.
Ill. Workers' Compensation and Private Insurance
Wittman Enterprises, LLC to bill private insurance, supplemental insurance, secondary insurance
and Workers' Compensation billed according to specific requirements. Electronic billing of
insurance companies is performed where appropriate. Any correspondence for additional
information or follow up necessary to secure insurance payments will be performed by Wittman
Enterprises, LLC.
IV. Delinquent Claim L-landling
Patients with claims aging over 45 days will be contacted by telephone for payment arrangements,
Telephone follow up will continue until payment in full is received or account is dismissed by the
City of Petaluma to an outside collection agency.
Wittman Enterprises, LLC will utilize installment billing as allowed by the City of Petaluma in
cases of financial hardship.
V. Receipts Processing
Wittman Enterprises, LLC will receive direct payment, posting and depositing cash receipts within
one (l) day of receipt. Bank deposit receipt will be faxed to the City of Petaluma. Wittman
Enterprises, LLC shall have no access to the proceeds of the receipts. All funds are under the
exclusive control of the City of Petaluma.
VI. Reports
Monthly,. Wittman Enterprises, LLC will perform accurate month end close procedures that will
result in the following reports:
Monthly Ticket Survey
Monthly Sales Journal
Monthly Cash Receipts Journal
Monthly Receivables Aging
Management Summary
Statistical Reports customized to client needs
VII. Provider Responsibilities
• Submit necessary transport information, including pay source information and patient
condition, to Wittman Enterprises, LLC for billing purposes.
• Forward to Wittman Enterprises, LLC all necessary information relating to patient
transports services, payments and patient eligibility.
• Notify Wittman Enterprises, LLC of any accounts that require special attention.
• Obtain signature of patient or guardian.
• Provide patient's Social Security Number
Vill. Source Documents
Wittman Enterprises will retain all source documents including attachments for six (6) years,
When service contracted is terminated, all source documents are returned to the City
JX, Fees
A. Percentage of Net Collections 6.0 % Collections minus refunds
B, Monthly reports Included
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Consultant and any subcontractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until
Consultant shall have obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance
shall have been approved by the General Counsel as to form and carrier and the Executive
Director as to sufficiency, nor shall Consultant allow any contractor or subcontractor to
commence work on this contract or subcontract until all similar insurance required of the
Consultant and/or subcontractor shall have been so obtained and approved. All requirements
herein provided shall appear either in the body of the insurance policies or as endorsements and
shall specifically bind the insurance carrier.
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration -of the contract all necessary insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, the Consultant's
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1, Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage:
a. Personal injury;
b. Contractual liability.
2. Insurance Services Office forrn covering Automobile Liability, code I (any auto).
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
4. Professional Liability insurance.
5. Such other insurance coverages and limits as may be required by the PCDC prior
to execution of this agreement.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury
and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form
with a general aggregate liability is used, either the general aggregate limit shall
apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
3. Employer's Liability: Bodily Injury by Accident- $1,000,000 each accident.
Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 policy limit.
Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 each employee.
4. Professional Liability insurance: $1,000,000.
5. Such other insurance coverages and limits as may be required by the PCDC prior
to execution of this agreement.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - PCDC
Mauch 2003
C. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or -self-insured retentions must- be declared to and approved by the
PCDC. At the option of the PCDC, either: the insurer shalt reduce or eliminate such
deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the PCDC, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers; or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment
of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
D. Other Insurance Provisions
The required general liability and automobile policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain the following provisions:
1. The PCDC, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be
covered as insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or
on behalf of the Consultant; products and completed operations of the Consultant;
premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; or automobiles owned,
leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant. The coverage shall contain no
special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the PCDC, its officers,
Officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
2. For any claims related to this project, the Consultant's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the PCDC, its officers, officials, employees, agents
and volunteers, Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the PCDC, its
officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers shall be excess of the
Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including
breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the ,PCDC, its
officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
4. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom
claim is made or suit is brought except, .with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability,
5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in
coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the PCDC.
B. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than
ANII.
F. Verification of Cove, -age
Consultant shall furnish the PCDC with original endorsements effecting coverage
required by this clause. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that
insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms provided by
the PCDC. All endorsements are to be received and approved by the PCDC before work
commences. As an alternative to the PCDC's fon-ns, the Consultant's insurer may provide
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements
effecting the coverage required by the PCDC.
INSURANCE RCQUIRENIHNTS - PCDC
March 2003
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE FDATE (MkUDPNYYY)
7/6/2007
PRODUCER (916) 231-1741 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
Wells Fargo of California Insurance Services, Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
CA DOI LIC #0352275 HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
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INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL #
INSURER A: Hartford Casualty Insurance Company
INSURER B:
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THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT 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
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premium.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED 13EFORE THE EXPIRATION
City of Petaluma Ambulance
Attn: Ron Blanwule CATETHEREOF, THE ISSUINGINSURER WILLXiI)QX)DMAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEIT
1304 Soulhpint Blvd, #250 NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATI= HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, B
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE h--
IMPORTANT
If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL. INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement
on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
If SUBROGATION IS 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).
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between
the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it
affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or after the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon.
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
ADDITIONAL INSURED— DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM
SCHEDULE
Name of Person or Organization: CITY OF PETALUMA AMBULANCE
1304 SOUTHPOINT BLVD., #250
PEiALUMA, CA 94954
Who is an insured in the BUSINESS LIABILITY COVEAGE FORM is amended to included as an insured the
person or organization shown in the Declarations, but only with respect to liability arising out of the operation
of the named insured.
For Losses covered under the BUSINESS LIABILILTY COVERAGE of this policy this insurance is primary to
other valid and collectible insurance, which is available to the person or organization shown in the
Declarations as an Additional Insured.
SS 04 49 05 93 Printed in U.S.A. (NS)
Copyright, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, 1993
DATE(hlis{iDDlYYYY)
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�ACORD CERTIFICATE CE LIABILITY( INSURANCE 06/29/07
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Tntercare Insuraixe Solutions HOLDER, THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
3 010 Lava Ridge Ct Ste 110 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Rc-eville CA 95661I
f e.916-677-2100 Fax:916-677-2473 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#
INSURED INSURER A: Republic Indemnity Ins Co
INSURER B:
Wittman Enterprises LLC
Jean Kohlmeister INSURER C:
21 Blue Sky Court Suite A INSURER O:
Sacramento CA 95828 -
INSURER E
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, 140TWITHSTANDING
ANY REJUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECTTO ALL THETERI.IS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
rj+.I SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATIOI
DATE TIiEREOF,'R{E ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
City of Petaluma Ambulance IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF hIYKINDUPONTHEINSURER,ITSAGENTSOR
Attn: Ilan Hlanwuio
1304 Southpint Blvd. 11-250 REPRESENTATIVES.
Petaluma CA 94954 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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Wells Fargo of California Insurance Services, Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
CA DOI UC 40352275 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
11017 Cobblerock Drive, Suite 100
Rr o Cordova, CA 95670
INSURED Wittman Enterprises, Lic
P. 0. Box 269110
Sacramento, CA 9582G-9110
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
INSURER A; Executive Risk Indemnity, Inc.
INSURER B:
INSURER C:
INSURER D:
INSURER G
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT 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
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DESCTUPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS J VEHICLE$ I EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Surbjeetto 10 day notice of Cancellation for non-paymP.nt of premium.
City of Petaluma Ambulance
Attn: Ron Blanwuie
1304 Southpint Blvd, #250
- Petaluma, CA 94954 -
SHOULD ANY OFTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES DE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREDF. THE ISSUING INSURER WILLXLyLXU){*MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, B XI)i i
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must be endorsed. A statement
on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
If SUBROGATION IS 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).
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between
the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it
affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies fisted thereon.