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1.4 "Pyrolysis" is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures (above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit) in an inert atmosphere to remove organic components and pollutants. 1.5 "Soil Amendment" is a product which is added to soil to improve the soil's physical qualities, usually its fertility (ability to provide nutrition for plants), improve poor soils, or to rebuild soils which have been damaged by improper soil management. 2. Scope of Services: Compliance with Law. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Vendor shall provide those services described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"). In summary, the Services includes, but is not limited to, a pilot project to introduce Biochar, a byproduct of Biosolids that has undergone pyrolysis, as a soil amendment in landscaping test plats in the City. Vendor shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws in its performance under this Agreement, including the Redwood City Municipal Code. More specific compliance requirements are set forth in Exhibit A. 3. Payment Terms. For the Services described in Exhibit A, the City agrees to pay Vendor a total amount that shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), which amount shall include all expenses. Vendor shall submit progress billings on a monthly basis, if applicable. Vendor's bill shall include the following information for the project: a brief description of services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, a brief description of any costs incurred, percent completion to date of each task and subtask, total of prior billings, amount for billing period, total billing to date. In no event shall Vendor submit any billing for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of compensation provided for in this section. 4. Term of Performance. Vendor shall begin performing the Services upon notification by the City. Vendor shall thereafter perform and complete all services by no later than one (1) year from the Effective Date. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for one (1) additional period in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Vendor's performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement. 5. Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Vendor, its employees and agents shall be independent contractors and not employees or agents of the City. Vendor, its employees and agents shall have no authority, express or implied, to bind the City to any obligation whatsoever. 6. Assignment and Subcontractinq. It is recognized by the parties hereto that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this agreement was, and is, the qualifications and competence of Vendor. Therefore, Vendor shall not subcontract, REV: 12-20-19 PR �/',/