HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 54946 CSC No. 54946
FORT NORTH
CITY OF FORT WORTH
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
This Cooperative Purchase ("Coop Purchase") reflects the agreement between the City of
Fort Worth, ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation and Sequel Data Systems, a Texas
corporation ("Vendor") to purchase technology equipment, software, maintenance, and
professional services, under a cooperative agreement.
The Coop Purchase includes the following documents (collectively, Cooperative
Documents")which shall be construed in the order of precedence in which they are listed:
1. Schedule A—Fort Worth Terms and Conditions ("Fort Worth Agreement");
2. Schedule B—Texas Department of Information Resources, DIR-TSO-4160
("Cooperative Contract");
3. Schedule C—Price List;
4. Schedule D—Conflict of Interest Questionnaire; and
5. Schedule E—Network Access Agreement.
All the Schedules which are attached hereto and incorporated herein are made a part of this
Coop Purchase for all purposes. In the event of a conflict between the Schedules the Fort Worth
Agreement shall control,but only to the extent allowable under the Cooperative Contract.
The maximum amount to be paid to the Vendor for all services performed and goods
purchased hereunder shall not exceed two hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred eighty-nine
dollars ($225,689)per year.
The Coop Purchase shall become effective upon the signing of the Coop Purchase by an
Assistant City Manager of the City (the "Effective Date") and shall expire October 2, 2021, one
year after the Effective Date (the Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with
the provisions of the Agreement or otherwise extended by the parties. The Coop Purchase may be
renewed for three, one-year renewals at City's option, each a"Renewal Term." City shall provide
Vendor with written notice of its intent to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of each
term.
The undersigned represents and warrants that he or she has the power and authority to
execute this Coop Purchase and the Cooperative Documents and bind the Vendor.
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.
FORT WORTH:
City of Fort Worth Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
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Date: 11/23/2020
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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Schedule A
Fort Worth Terms and Conditions
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FORTWORTH.
1. Termination.
1.1. Convenience.Either the City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time
and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days written notice of termination.
1.2. Breach. If either party commits a material breach of this Agreement, the non-
breaching Party must give written notice to the breaching party that describes the breach in
reasonable detail. The breaching party must cure the breach ten(10)calendar days after receipt of
notice from the non-breaching party,or other time frame as agreed to by the parties.If the breaching
party fails to cure the breach within the stated period of time, the non-breaching party may, in its
sole discretion, and without prejudice to any other right under this Agreement, law, or equity,
immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the breaching party.
1.3. Fiscal Funding Out.In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by
the City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,the City will notify Vendor of such
occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever,except
as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
1.4. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date,the City shall pay Vendor for services actually rendered up
to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide the City with services
requested by the City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination.
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason,Vendor shall provide the City with copies of
all completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement.In the event Vendor
has received access to City information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor shall return all City provided data to the City in a machine readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to the City.
2. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
2.1. Disclosure of Conflicts.Vendor hereby warrants to the City that Vendor has made
full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services
under this Agreement.In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement,Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to the City in writing.
2.2. Confidential Information. The City acknowledges that Vendor may use products,
materials, or methodologies proprietary to Vendor. The City agrees that Vendor's provision of
services under this Agreement shall not be grounds for the City to have or obtain any rights in such
proprietary products, materials, or methodologies unless the parties have executed a separate
written agreement with respect thereto. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City ("City Information") as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
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approval of the City.
2.3. Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act.In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary,
City shall promptly notify Seller. It will be the responsibility of Seller to submit reasons objecting
to disclosure.A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City,
but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
2.4. Unauthorized Access.Vendor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way.Vendor shall notify the City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised,in which event,
Vendor shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate
with the City to protect such information from further unauthorized disclosure.
3. Right to Audit.
3.1. Vendor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three(3)years after final
payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to the City.Vendor agrees that the City shall have
access during normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided
adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions
of this section. The City shall give Vendor not less than 10 days written notice of any intended
audits.
3.2. Vendor further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a
provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall,until expiration of three(3)
years after final payment of the subcontract,have access to and the right to examine at reasonable
times any directly pertinent books,documents,papers and records of such subcontractor involving
transactions related to the subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal
working hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph.City shall give
subcontractor not less than 10 days written notice of any intended audits.
4. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor shall operate as
an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent,representative or
employee of the City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement,
Vendor shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors and
subcontractors.Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between
the City, its officers,agents, servants and employees, and Vendor,its officers,agents,employees, servants,
contractors and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation
of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further understood that the City shall in
no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any officers, agents, servants,
employees or subcontractors of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or
subcontractors of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from the City. Vendor shall be
responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its
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officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors.
5. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
5.1. LIABILITY - VENDOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR
CHARACTER,WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
5.2. INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES
TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO BUSINESS, AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS),
PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, AND
DAMAGES FOR CLAIMS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT,TO THE EXTENT
CAUSED BY THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
5.3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT.
5.3.1. The Vendor warrants that all Deliverables, or any part thereof,
furnished hereunder, including but not limited to: programs, documentation,
software,analyses,applications,methods,ways,and processes(in this Section 8C each
individually referred to as a"Deliverable" and collectively as the"Deliverables,")do
not infringe upon or violate any patent,copyrights,trademarks,service marks,trade
secrets, or any intellectual property rights or other third party proprietary rights,in
the performance of services under this Agreement.
5.3.2. Vendor shall be liable and responsible for any and all claims made
against the City for infringement of any patent,copyright,trademark,service mark,
trade secret, or other intellectual property rights by the use of or supplying of any
Deliverable(s)in the course of performance or completion of,or in any way connected
with providing the services, or the City's continued use of the Deliverable(s)
hereunder.
5.3.3. Vendor agrees to indemnify,defend,settle,or pay, at its own cost and
expense, including the payment of attorney's fees, any claim or action against the
City for infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, service mark, trade
secret, or other intellectual property right arising from City's use of the
Deliverable(s), or any part thereof, in accordance with this Agreement, it being
understood that this agreement to indemnify, defend, settle or pay shall not apply if
the City modifies or misuses the Deliverable(s). So long as Vendor bears the cost and
expense of payment for claims or actions against the City pursuant to this section 8,
Vendor shall have the right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all
negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such
claim; however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such
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settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect the City's interest, and
City agrees to cooperate with Vendor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever
reason,assumes the responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or
action brought against the City for infringement arising under this Agreement, the
City shall have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and
all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such
claim; however,Vendor shall fully participate and cooperate with the City in defense
of such claim or action. City agrees to give Vendor timely written notice of any such
claim or action, with copies of all papers City may receive relating thereto.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,the City's assumption of payment of costs or expenses
shall not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify the City under this Agreement. If the
Deliverable(s), or any part thereof,is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined
or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially
adversely restricted, Vendor shall, at its own expense and as City's sole remedy,
either: (a) procure for City the right to continue to use the Deliverable(s); or (b)
modify the Deliverable(s) to make them/it non-infringing, provided that such
modification does not materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the
Deliverable(s);or(c)replace the Deliverable(s)with equally suitable,compatible,and
functionally equivalent non-infringing Deliverable(s)at no additional charge to City;
or(d)if none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to Vendor,terminate
this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to Vendor by the City, subsequent to
which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City under law.
VENDOR'S OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL BE SECURED BY THE
REQUISITE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 10 OF THIS AGREEMENT.
6. Assignment and Subcontracting.
6.1. Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties,obligations or rights under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. If the City grants consent to an
assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with the City and the Vendor under
which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this
Agreement.The Vendor and assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations under this Agreement
prior to the assignment. If the City grants consent to a subcontract,the subcontractor shall execute
a written agreement with the Vendor referencing this Agreement under which the subcontractor
shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of the Vendor under this Agreement as such
duties and obligations may apply. The Vendor shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of
any such subcontract.
7. Insurance.
7.1. The Vendor shall carry the following insurance coverage with a company that is
licensed to do business in Texas or otherwise approved by the City:
7.1.1. Commercial General Liability:
7.1.1.1. Combined limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence;
$4,000,000 aggregate; or
7.1.1.2. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence;
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$2,000,000 aggregate and Umbrella Coverage in the amount of $4,000,000.
Umbrella policy shall contain a follow-form provision and shall include coverage
for personal and advertising injury.
7.1.1.3. Defense costs shall be outside the limits of liability.
7.1.2. Automobile Liability Insurance covering any vehicle used in providing
services under this Agreement, including owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles, with a
combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
7.1.3. Professional Liability(Errors & Omissions) in the amount of$1,000,000
per claim and$1,000,000 aggregate limit.
7.1.4. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance
requirements per the amount required by statute.
7.1.5. Technology Liability(Errors&Omissions)
7.1.5.1. Combined limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence;
$4million aggregate or
7.1.5.2. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence;
$2,000,000 aggregate and Umbrella Coverage in the amount of $4,000,000.
Umbrella policy shall contain a follow-form provision and shall include coverage
for personal and advertising injury. The umbrella policy shall cover amounts for
any claims not covered by the primary Technology Liability policy.Defense costs
shall be outside the limits of liability.
7.1.5.3. Coverage shall include,but not be limited to,the following:
7.1.5.3.1. Failure to prevent unauthorized access;
7.1.5.3.2. Unauthorized disclosure of information;
7.1.5.3.3. Implantation of malicious code or computer
virus;
7.1.5.3.4. Fraud, Dishonest or Intentional Acts with final
adjudication language;
7.1.5.3.5. Intellectual Property Infringement coverage,
specifically including coverage for intellectual property infringement
claims and for indemnification and legal defense of any claims of
intellectual property infringement, including infringement of patent,
copyright, trade mark or trade secret, brought against the City for use of
Deliverables, Software or Services provided by Vendor under this
Agreement;
7.1.5.3.6. Technology coverage may be provided through
an endorsement to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, a
separate policy specific to Technology E&O, or an umbrella policy that
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picks up coverage after primary coverage is exhausted. Either is
acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements. Technology coverage
shall be written to indicate that legal costs and fees are considered outside
of the policy limits and shall not erode limits of liability. Any deductible
will be the sole responsibility of the Vendor and may not exceed$50,000
without the written approval of the City. Coverage shall be claims-made,
with a retroactive or prior acts date that is on or before the effective date
of this Agreement. Coverage shall be maintained for the duration of the
contractual agreement and for two (2) years following completion of
services provided. An annual certificate of insurance,or a full copy of the
policy if requested, shall be submitted to the City to evidence coverage;
and
7.1.5.3.7. Any other insurance as reasonably requested by
City.
7.2. General Insurance Requirements:
7.2.1. All applicable policies shall name the City as an additional insured
thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers,
officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted services.
7.2.2. The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery)in favor of the City of Fort Worth.
7.2.3. A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage shall be provided to the City. Ten(10) days' notice shall be acceptable
in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City
of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the City
Attorney at the same address.
7.2.4. The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A-VII in the
current A.M.Best Key Rating Guide,or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and
solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required,
written approval of Risk Management is required.
7.2.5. Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
7.2.6. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Vendor has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to and approved by the City's Risk Management
Division prior to execution of this Agreement.
8. Compliance with Laws,Ordinances,Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees to comply with
all applicable federal,state and local laws,ordinances,rules and regulations. If the City notifies Vendor of
any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor shall immediately desist from and
correct the violation.
9. Non-Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
subcontractors and successors in interest,as part of the consideration herein,agrees that in the performance
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of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of
any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. If any claim arises from an alleged
violation of this non-discrimination covenant by Vendor, its personal representatives, assigns,
subcontractors or successors in interest,Vendor agrees to assume such liability and to indemnify and defend
the City and hold the City harmless from such claim.
10. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or(3)received by the other party by United States Mail,registered,return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
TO THE CITY: TO VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth Sequel Data Systems,Inc.
Attn:Assistant City Manager Attn: Chris Case
200 Texas Street 11824 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400
Fort Worth TX 76102 Austin,Texas 78759
With Copy to the City Attorney
at same address
11. Solicitation of Employees. Neither the City nor Vendor shall, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination,solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement,without the prior written consent of the person's employer.This provision
shall not apply to an employee who responds to a general solicitation or advertisement of employment by
either party.
12. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers.
13. No Waiver. The failure of the City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term
or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the
City's or Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any
future occasion.
14. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought on the basis of
this Agreement,venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division.
15. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable,the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired.
16. Force Majeure. The City and Vendor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their
respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement,but shall not be held liable for any delay or
omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control (force
majeure),including,but not limited to,compliance with any government law,ordinance or regulation,acts
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of God, acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority,transportation problems and/or any other similar causes.
17. Headings Not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
18. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed
this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved
against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto.
19. Amendments. No amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless such amendment is set forth in a written instrument, and duly executed by an authorized
representative of each party.
20. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any
documents incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the
City and Vendor, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein.Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with
any provision of this Agreement.
21. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart shall,for all purposes,be deemed an original,but all such counterparts shall together constitute
one and the same instrument.An executed Agreement,modification,amendment,or separate signature page
shall constitute a duplicate if it is transmitted through electronic means, such as fax or e-mail, and reflects
the signing of the document by any party. Duplicates are valid and binding even if an original paper
document bearing each party's original signature is not delivered.
22. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a professional quality
and conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty(30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option,Vendor shall either(a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re-perform the services in a manner
that conforms with the warranty, or(b) refund the fees paid by the City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
23. Network Access.
23.1. City Network Access. If Vendor, and/or any of its employees, officers, agents,
servants or subcontractors(for purposes of this section"Vendor Personnel"),requires access to the
City's computer network in order to provide the services herein,Vendor shall execute and comply
a Network Access Agreement.
23.2. Federal Law Enforcement Database Access. If Vendor, or any Vendor Personnel,
requires access to any federal law enforcement database or any federal criminal history record
information system, including but not limited to Fingerprint Identification Records System
("FIRS"),Interstate Identification Index System("III System"),National Crime Information Center
("NCIC") of National Fingerprint File ("NFF"), or Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications
Systems ("TLETS"), that is governed by and/or defined in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations
Part 20 ("CFR Part 20"), for the purpose of providing services for the administration of criminal
justice as defined therein on behalf of the City or the Fort Worth Police Department, under this
Agreement, Vendor shall comply with the Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy
and CFR Part 20, as amended, and shall separately execute the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Criminal Justice Information Services Security Addendum.No changes,modifications,alterations,
or amendments shall be made to the Security Addendum. The document must be executed as is,
and as approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the United States Attorney General.
24. Immigration Nationality Act. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility
of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form(I-9). Upon request by City,Vendor shall provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures
and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Vendor.
25. Informal Dispute Resolution. Except in the event of termination pursuant to Section 4.2,if
either City or Vendor has a claim, dispute,or other matter in question for breach of duty,obligations,services
rendered or any warranty that arises under this Agreement,the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter
through this dispute resolution process. The disputing party shall notify the other party in writing as soon as
practicable after discovering the claim, dispute,or breach. The notice shall state the nature of the dispute and
list the party's specific reasons for such dispute. Within ten(10)business days of receipt of the notice,both
parties shall commence the resolution process and make a good faith effort,either through email,mail,phone
conference,in person meetings,or other reasonable means to resolve any claim,dispute,breach or other matter
in question that may arise out of,or in connection with this Agreement. If the parties fail to resolve the dispute
within sixty(60)days of the date of receipt of the notice of the dispute,then the parties may submit the matter
to non-binding mediation in Tarrant County,Texas,upon written consent of authorized representatives of both
parties in accordance with the Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other
applicable rules governing mediation then in effect.The mediator shall be agreed to by the parties.Each party
shall be liable for its own expenses, including attorney's fees; however, the parties shall share equally in
the costs of the mediation. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute through mediation,then either party shall
have the right to exercise any and all remedies available under law regarding the dispute. Notwithstanding the
fact that the parties may be attempting to resolve a dispute in accordance with this informal dispute
resolution process,the parties agree to continue without delay all of their respective duties and obligations
under this Agreement not affected by the dispute. Either party may, before or during the exercise of the
informal dispute resolution process set forth herein, apply to a court having jurisdiction for a temporary
restraining order or preliminary injunction where such relief is necessary to protect its interests.
26. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less
than$100,000,this section does not apply.Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of
the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or
services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott
Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and
"company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government
Code. By signing this Addendum, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to
City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the
Agreement.
27. Reporting Requirements.
27.1. For purposes of this section,the words below shall have the following meaning:
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27.1.1. Child shall mean a person under the age of 18 years of age.
27.1.2. Child pornography means an image of a child engaging in sexual conduct
or sexual performance as defined by Section 43.25 of the Texas Penal Code.
27.1.3. Computer means an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or
other high-speed data processing device that performs logical, arithmetic, or memory
functions by the manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses and includes all input,
output,processing,storage,or communication facilities that are connected or related to the
device.
27.1.4. Computer technician means an individual who,in the course and scope of
employment or business, installs,repairs, or otherwise services a computer for a fee. This
shall include installation of software,hardware, and maintenance services.
27.2. Reporting Requirement.If Vendor meets the definition of Computer Technician as
defined herein, and while providing services pursuant to this Agreement, views an image on a
computer that is or appears to be child pornography,Vendor shall immediately report the discovery
of the image to the City and to a local or state law enforcement agency or the Cyber Tip Line at the
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.The report must include the name and address
of the owner or person claiming a right to possession of the computer, if known, and as permitted
by law. Failure by Vendor to make the report required herein may result in criminal and/or civil
penalties.
28. Survival of Provisions. The parties'duties and obligations pursuant to sections related to
Duties and Obligations,Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information,Right to Audit,and Liability
and Indemnification shall survive termination of this Agreement.
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Schedule B
Texas Department of Information Resources, DIR-TSO-4160 Link
https://dir.texas.aovNiew-Search/Contracts-
Detail.aspx?contractnumber=DIR-TSO-4160
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Schedule C
Sequel Data Systems Price List
httys://Pubext.dir.texas.gov/portal/internal/contracts-and-
services/Contracts/DIR-TSO-
4160%20Appendix%20C%20Pricing%20Index.pdf
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Schedule D
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
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DocuSign Envelope ID:D5BOA2B1-C168-47A8-AD82-5ABAOCA55940
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIO
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session. OFFICE USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who Date Received
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code.An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
1J Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
Sequel Data Systems, Inc.
2
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.(The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed.
Not Applicable
Name of Officer
4j Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer,or a family member of the
officer,as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIO as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes F-1 No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investment income,from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
Yes F-1 No
5 Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director,or holds an
ownership interest of one percent or more.
Not applicable
6
❑ Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
7 D—Signed by:
5-&,-�, mat, 11/18/2020
ignature o vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
DocuSign Envelope ID:D5BOA2B1-C168-47A8-AD82-5ABAOCA55940
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
Acomplete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/
Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm. For easy reference, below are some of the sections cited on this form.
Local Government Code§176.001(1-a):"Business relationship"means a connection between two or more parties
based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on:
(A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal,state,or local governmental entity or an
agency of a federal,state,or local governmental entity;
(B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public;or
(C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and
that is subject to regular examination by, and reporting to,that agency.
Local Government Code§176.003(a)(2)(A)and(B):
(a) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:
(2) the vendor:
(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a
family member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable
income, other than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during the 12-month period
preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;
or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the
vendor;
(B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
that have an aggregate value of more than$100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the
officer becomes aware that:
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.
Local Government Code§176.006(a)and(a-1)
(a) Avendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship
with a local governmental entity and:
(1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local
governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A);
(2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member of the
officer,one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B),excluding any
gift described by Section 176.003(a-1);or
(3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity.
(a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator
not later than the seventh business day after the later of:
(1) the date that the vendor:
(A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental
entity; or
(B) submits to the local governmental entity an application,response to a request for proposals
or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local
governmental entity;or
(2) the date the vendor becomes aware:
(A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer, or a
family member of the officer,described by Subsection(a);
(B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection (a);or
(C) of a family relationship with a local government officer.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
Schedule E
Network Access Agreement
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NETWORK ACCESS AGREEMENT
This Network Access Agreement("Agreement")is made and entered into by and between the City
of Fort Worth("City"), a home rule municipal corporation with its principal location at 200 Texas Street,
Fort Worth,Texas 76102,organized under the laws of the State of Texas and Sequel Data Systems, Inc. a
Texas corporation with its principal location at 11824 Jollyville Road, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759
("Vendor").
1. The Network. The City owns and operates a computing environment and network
(collectively the "Network"). Vendor wishes to access the City's network in order to provide technology
equipment, software, maintenance, and professional services. In order to provide the necessary support,
Vendor needs access to the Water Department network.
2. Grant of Limited Access.Vendor is hereby granted a limited right of access to the City's
Network for the sole purpose of providing technology equipment, software,maintenance,and professional
services. Such access is granted subject to the terms and conditions forth in this Agreement and applicable
provisions of the City's Administrative Regulation D-7(Electronic Communications Resource Use Policy),
of which such applicable provisions are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement
for all purposes herein and are available upon request.
3. Network Credentials.The City will provide Vendor with Network Credentials consisting
of user IDs and passwords unique to each individual requiring Network access on behalf of the Vendor. If
this access is being granted for purposes of completing services for the City pursuant to a separate contract,
then, this Agreement will expire at the completion of the contracted services, or upon termination of the
contracted services,whichever occurs first. Otherwise,access rights will automatically expire one(1)year
from the date of this Agreement("Expiration Date").
❑ Services are being provided in accordance with City Secretary Contract No.
("Contract")
❑ Services are being provided in accordance with City of Fort Worth PeopleSoft Contract No.
. ("PSK#")
® Services are being provided in accordance with the Agreement to which this Access Agreement is
attached. ("Contract")
❑ No services are being provided pursuant to this Agreement.
4. Renewal. This Agreement shall renew in accordance with the term of the Contract or PSK
#.If there is no Contract or PSK#,this Agreement may be renewed annually by City,in its sole discretion,
at the end of the Expiration Date and each renewal term thereafter.
Notwithstanding the scheduled contract expiration or the status of completion of services,Vendor
shall provide the City with a current list of officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives that
require Network credentials on an annual basis. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in denial
of access to the Network and/or termination of this Agreement.
5. Network Restrictions. Vendor officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives
may not share the City-assigned user IDs and passwords. Vendor acknowledges, agrees and hereby gives
its authorization to the City to monitor Vendor's use of the City's Network in order to ensure Vendor's
compliance with this Agreement. A breach by Vendor, its officers, agents, servants, employees or
representatives,of this Agreement and any other written instructions or guidelines that the City provides to
Vendor pursuant to this Agreement shall be grounds for the City immediately to deny Vendor access to the
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Network and Vendor's Data, terminate the Agreement, and pursue any other remedies that the City may
have under this Agreement or at law or in equity.
6. Termination. In addition to the other rights of termination set forth herein, the City may
terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason with or without notice,and without penalty to the
City.Upon termination of this Agreement,Vendor agrees to remove entirely any client or communications
software provided by the City from all computing equipment used and owned by the Vendor, its officers,
agents, servants, employees and/or representatives to access the City's Network.
7. Information Security.Vendor agrees to make every reasonable effort in accordance with
accepted security practices to protect the Network credentials and access methods provided by the City
from unauthorized disclosure and use. Vendor agrees to notify the City immediately upon discovery of a
breach or threat of breach which could compromise the integrity of the City's Network, including but not
limited to, theft of Vendor-owned equipment that contains City-provided access software, termination or
resignation of officers,agents,servants,employees or representatives with access to City-provided Network
credentials,and unauthorized use or sharing of Network credentials.
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. VENDOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGES THAT THE CITY MAY INCUR DIRECTLY ON
ACCOUNT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY VENDOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,
SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND
EMPLOYEES, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT VENDORMAY INCUR
AS A RESULT OF THE CITY'S RESTRICTIONS TO OR DENIAL OF ACCESS TO VENDOR'S
DATA ON ACCOUNT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY VENDOR, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY REASONABLE
SECURITY MEASURES TAKEN BY THE CITY.IN ADDITION, VENDORSHALL BE LIABLE
AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS,PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
JUDGMENTS THEREFOR, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR
OMISSION(S) OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES. VENDOR, AT VENDOR 'S OWN COST OR EXPENSE,
HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY
CLAIM, LAWSUIT, DEMAND OR OTHER ACTION TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SAME
ARISES FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S) OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
9. Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents, employees, and
representatives, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as confidential and shall
not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the City. Vendor
further agrees that it shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow
unauthorized users to access,modify,delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way.Vendor shall
notify the City immediately if the security or integrity of any City information has been compromised or is
believed to have been compromised.
10. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that the City shall, during the initial term, any renewal
terms, and until the expiration of three (3) years after termination or expiration of this contract, have
access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, data, documents,
papers and records, both hard copy and electronic, of the Vendor involving transactions relating to this
Agreement. Vendor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary
Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
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compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Vendor reasonable advance notice of
intended audits.Vendor further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision
to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, during the initial term, any renewal terms,
and until expiration of three (3) years after termination or expiration of the subcontract, have access to
and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, data, documents, papers and
records, both hard copy and electronic, of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the
subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor
facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor reasonable notice of
intended audits.
11. Agreement Cumulative. This Agreement is cumulative of and in addition to any written
contracts, agreements, understandings or acknowledgments with the City signed by Vendor. This
Agreement and any other documents incorporated herein by reference constitute the entire understanding
and Agreement between the City and Vendor as to the matters contained herein regarding Vendor's access
to and use of the City's Network.
12. Amendments. The terms of this Agreement shall not be waived, altered, modified,
supplemented, or amended in any manner except by written instrument signed by an authorized
representative of both the City and Vendor.
13. Assignment. Vendor may not assign or in any way transfer any of its interest in this
Agreement.Any attempted assignment or transfer of all or any part hereof shall be null and void.
14. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable,the validity,legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired.
15. Force Maieure. Each party shall exercise its best efforts to meet its respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in
performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control (force majeure),
including,but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God,
acts of the public enemy,fires,strikes,lockouts,natural disasters,wars,riots,material or labor restrictions
by any governmental authority,transportation problems and/or any other similar causes.
16. Governing Law/Venue.This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action,whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought on the basis of
this Agreement,venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division.
17. Signature Authority. By affixing a signature below, the person signing this Agreement
hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to bind the respective party to the terms and conditions
in this agreement and to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order,resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. The
other party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement.
[Signature Page Follows]
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Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.
FORT WORTH:
City of Fort Worth Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract,including ensuring all
By: Dana Burghd off(Dec 1,202 o:58CST) performance and reporting requirements.
Name: Dana Burghdoff
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 11/23/2020 B Y• Uerlah PlunK
Verlon Plunk(Nov 24,2020 07:52 CST)
Name: Verlon Plunk
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Name: John B. Strong
Attest: Title: Assistant City Attorney
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Date: 11/23/2020
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/27/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0781
LOG NAME: 13P TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT WATER ADK
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Sequel Data Systems in an Annual Amount Up to$225,689.00 for Technology Equipment,Software,
Maintenance,and Professional Services Using State of Texas Department Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-4160 for the Water
Department and Authorize Renewals
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with Sequel Data Systems in an annual amount up to$225,689.00 for
technology equipment,software, maintenance,and professional services using State of Texas Department Information Resources Contract No.
DIR-TSO-4160 for the Water Department and authorize renewals.
DISCUSSION:
The Water Department approached the Purchasing Division to enter into a contract with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources
(DIR)using contract No. DIR-TSO-4160.Water will use the funds to purchase Hewlett-Packard branded products,computer peripherals,software,
maintenance and professional services. By purchasing these items from the above mentioned cooperative,the City will benefit from the best value
for the Water Department's network, routine maintenance and support.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE-State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a cooperative purchasing agreement
satisfies state laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item. The State of Texas Department of
Information Resources Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TSO-4160 has been competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of local
government entities.
SUCCESSOR CONTRACTS-In the event that the Cooperative Agreement is not renewed,Staff would cease making purchases at the end of the
last Purchase Agreement coinciding with the valid cooperative agreement. If the City Council were to not appropriate funds for a future year,Staff
would cease making purchases when the last appropriation expires, regardless of whether the then-current Purchase Agreement has expired. If
the cooperative contract is extended,this M&C authorizes the City to purchase similar software and services under the extended contracts. If the
cooperative contract is not extended,but a new cooperative contract is executed with Sequel Data Systems,with substantially similar terms as the
previous cooperative contract,this M&C authorizes the City to purchase the services under the new cooperative contract.
PRICE ANALYSIS-DIR pricing has been reviewed and compared with alternative cooperative contract sources and staff determined this DIR
contract provides the best value. No guarantee has been made that a specific amount of hardware and/or software will be purchased.
M/WBE OFFICE-A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the
M/WBE Office,in accordance with the BDE Ordinance,because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or
supplier opportunities are negligible.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER-An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed
by relevant law and the Fort Worth Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
AGREEMENT TERM-Upon City Council's approval,this Agreement shall become effective upon signing and expire on October 2,2024 in
accordance with the terms of the DIR contract.
RENEWAL OPTIONS-This agreement may be renewed for additional terms according to the cooperative agreement.This action does not
require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the
renewal term(s).
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation funds are available in the current operating budget,as
previously appropriated,and upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget by the City Council,funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2021
Operating Budget,as appropriated,in the Water&Sewer fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Information Technology Solutions
Department and Water Department have the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525
Ashley Kadva 2047