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REQUESTING DEPARTMENT:Tourism BOCC DATE: 12/27/23
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2024 Marketing / Development Contract with Coulee
Creative to promote Tourism and
administer the Marketing Program. Contract is from January 1, 2024 through December 31,
0024 and is for a total sum not to exceed $353,786.00
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MARKETING/DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
1. PARTIES. This contract is entered into between Grant County, duly organized and
operated under and by virtue of the Constitution and the laws of the State of
Washington, by and through the Grant County Tourism Commission (hereinafter
referred to as the "COUNTY"), and Coulee Creative (hereinafter referred to as
"CONTRACTOR"), a Washington State Sole Proprietorship.
2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this contract is to set forth the terms and conditions
under which CONTRACTOR agrees to assist the COUNTY with the development
and implementation of the Grant County Tourism Commission's tourism promotion
plan.
3. TERM. This contract shall be in full force and effect from January 1, 2024, through
December 31, 2024, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms and
conditions herein.
4. TERMINATION. CONTRACTOR may terminate this contract with thirty (30) days
written notice; the COUNTY may terminate this contract with three (3) days notice. If
the contract is terminated by the COUNTY for any reason other than for breach of
this contract, the CONTRACTOR will be entitled to compensation as set forth
herein. If the contract is terminated for cause by the COUNTY, or by
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR will be entitled to compensation in an amount
reflecting the value added to the COUNTY.
5. SCOPE OF WORK.
a. Annual Marketing Campaign/Budget Planning and Development (2024
Budget to be provided).
b. Promotional Material Production.
C. Campaign Media Buying and Billings.
d. Overall Campaign Implementation.
e. Monthly Billings and Advertising Verification.
f. Sales of Cooperative Programs and Events.
9. Meeting Attendance:
• Grant County Tourism Commission Monthly Meetings.
h. 2024 Grant County Tourism Commission Marketing
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• Regional Publications, Radio and Television (Regional/National)
(January —December).
• Visitor Guides (State Lodging and Visitor's Guide) (January -
December).
• Cooperative Projects (Retail Events/Community Events) (April —
November).
• Campaign Production (Radio, Television, Print) (January and March)
• Specialty/Mailing/Photo Sharing (January -December).
Agency Retainer (Contract Retainer paid in 12 monthly installments).
Kiosks
• Update and routine maintenance of kiosk network
j. Trade shows
• Provide oversight, management, staffing, and direction for trade shows
selected by the COUNTY.
k. Mailings
• Provide mailings from COUNTY to requested individuals and/or entities.
I. Billings
• Provide detailed invoices to the COUNTY for requested reimbursements.
Invoices must include detailed billing, tear sheets, invoices, etc for all
reimbursable items including commissions.
6. COUNTY'S OBLIGATIONS. The COUNTY agrees to:
a. Review and approve the Annual Marketing Plan submitted by
CONTRACTOR.
b. Proof all promotional materials as outlined in Annual Marketing Campaign.
C. Provide CONTRACTOR with campaign/advertising response information as
collected.
7. PAYMENT.
a. The COUNTY will pay CONTRACTOR an annual retainer of Thirty-nine
Thousand Six Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($39,600.00), which will be
divided into twelve (12) installments, each installment in the amount of Three
Thousand 00/100 Dollars ($3,300.00) Each installment will be tendered no
later than 30 -days from the date of invoice receipt at the COUNTY.
b. CONTRACTOR will collect a fifteen percent (15%) media commission from
the media, on all paid media placed for the COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall
look first to the media for the subject commission. In the event said media
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does not provide the fifteen percent (15%) commission (approximately five
percent (5%) of the media does not provide a commission), CONTRACTOR
will be entitled to the fifteen percent (15%) commission at the COUNTY's
expense, PROVIDED: said funds are available and the contract limit of
Three Hundred Fifty -Three Thousand, Seven -Hundred Eighty -Six Dollars and
No/100 Dollars ($353,786.00) has not been exceeded for the contract year.
In no event shall CONTRACTOR collect the fifteen percent (15%)
commission from the COUNTY if the media placing the ad has provided
same.
C. The COUNTY will be billed monthly for all pre -approved marketing expenses
incurred during the preceding month. Payment is to be made within thirty
(30) days of the COUNTY's receipt of the CONTRACTOR's billings.
d. This contract shall not exceed the sum of Three Hundred Fifty -Three
Thousand, Seven -Hundred Eighty -Six Dollars and No/100 Dollars
($353,786.00) for all expenditures set forth herein, including without
limitation, CONTRACTOR's monthly retainer, CONTRACTOR's marketing
expenses as provided for in this contract, the fifteen percent (15%) media
commission (where appropriate and paid for by the COUNTY) and, the actual
costs of placing marketing ads in the media as set forth herein.
CONTRACTOR shall not bill the COUNTY in excess of Three Hundred Fifty -
Three Thousand, Seven -Hundred Eighty -Six Dollars and No/100 Dollars
($353,786.00) on an annual basis, pursuant to the terms and conditions of
this contract, without the express, written approval by the COUNTY, obtained
in advance.
8. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. CONTRACTOR agrees that all products, work, etc.
created by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this contract are the work product of the
COUNTY and are proprietary information and are the exclusive property of the
COUNTY. Pictures and information provided to the CONTRACTOR by the
COUNTY for the project set forth herein are also proprietary information of the
COUNTY and, CONTRACTOR shall have no interest in them.
9. NOTICES. All notices and/or written communications required or permitted to be
given or served by any party hereto upon any other, shall be deemed given or
served in accordance with the provisions contained herein, by delivering personally,
or mailed, postage prepaid and properly addressed, as follows:
If to the COUNTY: Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board
Grant County Courthouse
P O Box 37
Ephrata WA 98823-0037
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If to CONTRACTOR: Rachelle Baughman, Owner
Coulee Creative Co.
PO Box 283
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This contract constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties, and supersedes all prior agreements, contracts, and understandings, written
or oral. This contract may be amended only in writing, signed by the parties.
11. ASSIGNABILITY. The CONTRACTOR may not assign its rights and/or obligations
under this contract to a third party without the express written consent of the
COUNTY.
12. NO WAIVER. No failure of the parties to insist on the strictest performance of any
term of this contract shall constitute a waiver of any such term or an abandonment
of this contract.
13. SEVERABILITY. If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this contract shall
be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the
remainder of the contract shall continue in full force and effect and shall in no way
be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby. To this end, the provisions of this
contract are declared to be severable.
14. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING. Headings used in this contract are for reference
purposes only and shall not be considered a substantive part of this contract.
15. JURISDICTION. This contract has been and shall be construed as having been
made by both parties, and delivered within the State of Washington, and it is agreed
by the parties hereto that this contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington, both as to interpretation and performance.
16. DISPUTES. The parties mutually agree to resolve any disputes regarding
interpretation or enforcement of the terms and conditions of this contract by good
faith negotiation.
17. INDEMNIFICATION. Each party shall be liable and responsible for the
consequences of any negligent or wrongful act or failure to act on the part of itself
and its officers, employees and/or agents. Neither party assumes responsibility to
the other party for the consequences of any act or omission of any person, firm or
corporation not a party to this contract.
18. EFFECTIVE DATE. This contract shall be effective upon signature by the last party
signing and shall terminate only upon the written, mutual consent of the parties,
except as may be otherwise provided elsewhere in this contract.
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Grant County has caused this instrument to be executed by its proper officers on this
day of 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
G T. COYNTY, ASHI GTON
Cindy Carte hair
Danny E. ce Chair
Rob Jones,4MeM16-er
Approved as to form:
Barb-ara G. Duerbeck
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Grant County Prosecuting Attorney
WS BA # 53946
Attest:
Baa J. Vasquel,/
Cl r f the Board
Q� :10 OAZIJL Date:
Amanda Larambore, Chair
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Grant County Tourism Commission
c/o Grant County
P.O. Box 37
Ephrata WA 98823-0037
12/27/23
The undersigned represents that they are the owner of Coulee Creative, that she
has the authority of Coulee Creative to sign this contract, and that the undersigned's
signature is binding upon Coulee Creative.
Date. 12/2*7/2023
Rachelle Baughman"Owner
Coulee Creative Co.
PO Box 283
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
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