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VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH("City"),a Texas home rule municipal corporation,acting by and
through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,and TruView BSI,LLC("Vendor"),a limited liability
company and acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each individually referred to as a
"party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scope of Services. Vendor will with good faith and due diligence, provide the City with
background screening services ("Services"), which are set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A," attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one year(s),beginning on the date that this
Agreement is executed by the City's Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date"),unless terminated earlier
in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to
renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions,for up to four one-year renewal option(s)(each
a"Renewal Term").
3. Compensation.
3.1 Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed Thirty Thousand and
Eight Hundred Dollars($30,800.00).
3.2 City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act(Chapter 2251
of the Texas Government Code) and provisions of this Agreement,including Exhibit`B,"
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
3.3 Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for
City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the
additional costs for such services. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of
Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in
writing.
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. 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.
4.2 Non-appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,City will notify Vendor
of such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
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Vendor Services Agreement CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever,except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination and Vendor will continue to provide City with services requested
by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor will provide 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 will return all City provided data to City in a machine readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts.Vendor hereby warrants to 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 City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information.Vendor,for itself and its officers,agents and employees,
agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and will not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of
City.
5.3 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 will promptly notify Vendor.It will be the responsibility of Vendor 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.
5.4 Unauthorized Access.Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must notify 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 will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will,until the expiration of three (3)years after
final payment under this Agreement,or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
years,have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,documents,
papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
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7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and
not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Vendor will 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, Vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City,its officers,agents,servants and employees,and Vendor,its officers,agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor, nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any employment
benefits from City.Vendor will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on
behalf of itself, and any of its officers,agents, servants,employees,or contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY- VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 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, REPRESENTATIVES,
AGENTS,SERVANTS,EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, 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 VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS)AND PERSONAL INJURY,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,DEATH, TO
ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS
OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRSENTATIVES,
SERVANTS,EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Vendor agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from City's use of the software or documentation in accordance with this Agreement,
it being understood that this agreement to defend,settle or pay will not apply if City modifies
or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense
of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this section, Vendor will 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 will have the right
to fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to
protect 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 City for infringement arising under this Agreement,City
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will 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 will fully participate and cooperate with 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, City's
assumption of payment of costs or expenses will not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify
City under this Agreement.If the software and/or documentation 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 will, at its own expense and
as City's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for City the right to continue to use the software
and/or documentation; or (b) modify the software and/or documentation to make it non-
infringing, provided that such modification does not materially adversely affect
City's authorized use of the software and/or documentation; or (c) replace the software and
documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non-infringing
software and documentation 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 City,subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all
remedies available to City under law.
9. Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor will not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee will execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.
Vendor will be liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior to the effective date
of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract,the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with cer ificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000- Each Occurrence
$2,000,000- Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
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Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle"will be any vehicle owned,hired and non-owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000- Bodily Injury by accident;each accident/occurrence
$100,000- Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000- Bodily Injury by disease;policy limit
(d) Professional Liability(Errors&Omissions): x❑ Applicable ❑N/A
$1,000,000- Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000- Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims-made,and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City includes its employees,officers,officials,agents,and volunteers in respect to
the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery)in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice will be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium.Notice must be sent to the
City in accordance with the notice provision of this Agreement.
(d) 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.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
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(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws,Ordinances,Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances,rules and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will also
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,rules and regulations. If City notifies
Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor must immediately desist
from and correct the violation.
12. Non-Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors,subcontractors,and successors in interest,as part of the consideration herein,agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will 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, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME
SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other parry, 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 CITY: To VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth TruView BSI,LLC
Attn: Assistant City Manager Nicholas M.Auletta, President
200 Texas Street 25 Newbridge Road, Suite 210
Fort Worth,TX 76102-6314 Hicksville,NY 11801
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Facsimile: 516-368-3630
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither City nor Vendor will, 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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds
to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
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16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of City's or
Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
17. Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement will 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 pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable,the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Majeure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement,but will not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, 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; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems;restraints or prohibitions by any court,board,department,commission,or agency
of the United States or of any States;civil disturbances;other national or regional emergencies;or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
performance is affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Party's performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event,with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion.The notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only,will not be deemed a part of this Agreement,and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or Exhibits A,B,and C.
22. Amendments/Modifications/Extensions. No amendment,modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart will,for all purposes,be deemed an original,but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
24. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high 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
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option, Vendor will 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 City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
25. Immigration Nationality Act. Vendor must 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 will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must 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 WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES,LIABILITIES,OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS.City,upon written notice to Vendor,will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
26. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers,procedures,guides, and documentation that are created,published, displayed,or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement(collectively, "Work Product"). Further,City
will be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright,patent, trademark,trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first).Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will be considered a"work-made-
for-hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product,or any part thereof,is not considered a"work-made-for-hire"within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right,title and interest in
and to the Work Product,and all copies thereof,and in and to the copyright,patent,trademark,trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free
from any claim,lien for balance due,or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
27. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
the legal authority 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. This
Agreement and any amendment hereto,may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor.Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
28. Change in Company Name or Ownership. Vendor must notify City's Purchasing
Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining
updated City records.The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter.A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such
as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's
resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the
specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
29. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
2271 of the Texas Government Code,the 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"
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and "company"has the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
By signing this Agreement,Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to
the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2)will not boycott Israel during the term of
the Agreement.
30. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. Vendor acknowledges that, in
accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S.,
S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of
$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10
or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and"company"have the meaning ascribed to those terms
by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code,as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg.,R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To
the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement,Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and(2)will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement.
31. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries.Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code,as added
by Acts 2021, 87th Leg.,R.S.,S.B. 19, § 1,the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or
services that has a value of$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the
City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification
from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the
contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity"
and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter 2274
of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that
Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor:(1)does not have a practice,policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will
not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
32. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature"means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g.via pdf file or facsimile transmission)of an original signature,or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
33. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement
between 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.
(signature page follows)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
City: Vendor:
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By: Fernando Costa(Oct 20,2021 14:57 CDT) By: Nicholas M Auletta(Oct 18,202111:34 EDT)
Name: Fernando Costa Name: Nicholas M.Auletta.
Title: Assistant City Manager Title: President,TruView BSI,LLC.
Date: Oct 20, 2021 Date: Oct 18, 2021
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended: Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
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By: Michelle L Frey-Gutt(Oct 20,z 114:49 CDT) performance and reporting requirements.
Name: Michelle Gutt
Title: Director,Communications&Public
Engagement
By:
Tabitha Butler(Oct 18,202114:19 CDT)
Name: Tabitha Butler
Approved as to Form and Legality: Title: Municipal Volunteer Program
Coordinator
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Vendor Services Agreement FT.WORTH, TX
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Vendor will perform background screening services for the City.City estimates the need for approximately
2200 background screening of volunteers.The background screenings shall be initiated by the City and the
potential volunteer's information will be input by the potential volunteer. Background screening reports
will be available to the City online. Screening services will include:
1. Social Security Verification — Vendor will verify the name of every volunteer against the Social
Security Number provided. This helps to eliminate the possibility of false names and/or
information.
2. Address Trace—Vendor will verify the current address and identify any previous address of every
volunteer.This information is utilized to determine jurisdiction in which the background screening
is conducted.
3. 7 year State and County Criminal Record Check—Vendor will perform a Statewide or Countywide
(depending on the jurisdiction) criminal record check to capture all misdemeanor and felony
convictions in that jurisdiction. The search will be conducted in the jurisdiction with the longest
and most current residency.
4. 7 year National Criminal History Data Base search - There is no one national record check
whether through the government or private sector that identifies every crime ever committed.
However,there are now criminal history databases available that contain millions of criminal
records and cover much of the United States. Vendor will access and utilize these data bases
to supplement the local criminal history search. This is beneficial in expanding the search
across the country but should not be used as a stand-alone source for the background
screenings.
5. Sex Offender Registry—Vendor will perform a search of the appropriate state sex offender
registries based on the address history. This is an important supplement to criminal history
searches but should not be used as a stand-alone source for the background screenings.
6. Determine eligibility — Vendor will review each background report and determine the
potential volunteer's eligibility or exclusion based on whether or not the report meets the
City's background standards, which includes the National Park and Recreation
Association's Recommended Guidelines for Credentialing Volunteers.
7. Timely results - The background screening process will be timely and Vendor will return
results within 5 business days on average to allow for proper planning and assignment of
volunteers.
8. Results —Vendor must make all volunteer background screening results available through
an online portal and notification must be available to authorized users as updates or records
update on portal.
9. Customizable online portal—Vendor will provide a customizable online portal where reporting
tools are readily available, historical data can be accessed, and which is customizable for
managing multiple department volunteer background screening requests.
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10. Authorized users—The online portal will allow an unlimited number of authorized users to be
assigned with various levels of permissions.
11. City user access and training — Vendor will have an easy method to set-up authorized users
and provide training for first time users as well as a documented training guide.
12. Vendor provides a dismissal service -Vendor will contact the potential volunteer to inform
them whether or not they meet the background standards of the City.
13. Self-service data entry - Potential volunteers will enter in their own information to be
processed; however, in the case that the volunteer is incapable of entering in their own
information, a volunteer coordinator will enter in the information to be processed.
14. Complimentary Consultation — Vendor will be committed to providing consultation to
clarify screening results and provide technical assistance and guidance regarding updating
practices. These services will be provided by a designated contact person or account
manager and will apply to both the City and the potential volunteer.
15. Vendor responsible for results - Vendor will be liable for information regarding a volunteer's
background screening. Vendor will resolve any disputes with potential- volunteers regarding
erroneous reports.
16. Communication with potential volunteers —Vendor will have a service available to reach out
to potential volunteers with questions related to information they entered and to assist potential
volunteers with questions regarding the process or results of their background screening.
17. Rates —Vendor will provide flat rate pricing with no additional fees for court fees, state fees,
repository fees,registry fees,etc.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Price Schedule— City of Fort Worth Volunteer Background Screens
Based on our experience with cities,counties and municipalities of similar size,scope and complexity and
our understanding of your needs,please find our recommend pricing and packages.
Background
REP Package-Screening Elements Pa,kaw PH -
• Social Security Number Validation and Trace
lnciudesApplicant Contact for Invalid or Incorrect Entries
• Address History(Current and Previous)
• National Criminal("Multi-Jurisdictional°)Records Database(Primary+Alias Name
ALL'HITS'adjudicated directly at local jurisdiction $14.00
• National Sex Offender Registry(Primary+Alias Name) NO COURT
• 7-Year County/State Criminal History Search(Direct to CourtlNol a Database) FEES
Conducted in Jurisdiction of longest and most current residency
inciva'es OCA Fee(lf in NY)
• VALUE-ADD Government iTerrorisi Watch List(Primary+Alias Name)
• Adjudication and Eligibility Determination(Based on CFW Standards)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL
Additional,customized packages available upon request
Monitoring Products(Discounting Available for Volume/Combinations Price
• Continuous Criminal Monitoring $1.001month
per r
• 1
ENHANCED Monitoring
per r
A 1,a Caete Screening Elements Price
ATCOST
• Full Integration Capabilities ONE TIME FEE
• Consent-Based Social Security Number Verification(through SSA) $7.00
• Integrated KnoWedge Base Identity Verification $7.00
Criminal,Civil,and Driving Elements Price
• Local JurisdictioniState Sex Offender Registry Search(Manual Search) $5.00
• Interpol Criminal Database Search $5.00 per name
TruVlew Price Schedule—City of Fort Worth Volunteer Backgnund Screens
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Available; Price
• International Criminal,Education,or Employment Searches Quoted per Country
• TruView Criminal Jurisdiction Locator $5.00
• Federal Civil or Criminal Records Check-Nationwide $8.00
• Motor Vehicle Record $2.50+State Fee
PMEMN
Verification Elements EW: Price
• Standard Employment Verification(Per Employer—Package Pricing Available)
Rule of Three.Three attempts over three days at three different times $8.00+3rd-Party Fee
• TRUverification -Employment(Per Employer—Package Pricing Available)
Rule of Three,Three attempts over three days at three different times PLUS $12.00
Applicant Contact and approved secondary sources of verification until compfete
• Education/Degree Verification(Per Degree—Package Pricing Available) $8.00+3rd-Party Fee
• Military Records Verification $10.00
Media Screening Elements(Discounting Available for Volume) Price
• Social Media Screening(Expanded review for toxic employees,sexism,
racism,bigotry,terrorism,proclivity to violence,inappropriate language, $20.00
illegal substance)
• Social Media Screening-BASIC(Three-year review for toxic employees,
sexism,racism,bigotry,terrorism,proclivity to violence,inappropriate $15.00
language,illegal substance)
Monitoring Products(Discounting Available for Volume/Combinations) Price
• TruView360 Government/Terrorist Watch List Monitoring $1.001month
per individual
Occupational Health(Full Integrated Capabilities Available At Request) Price
• 5-Panel/10-Panel PSC LabCorp/Quest Network(Collection,Analysis,MRO) +$29.50
• 5 or 10-Panel Expanded PPN LabCorp/Quest Network(Collection,Analysis,MRO) +$35.50
TruView Price Schedule—City of Fort Worth Volunteer Background Screens
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