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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 46517 CITY SECRETAW AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home-rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ('City"), acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Strategic Government Resources, Inc. (`Consultant" or "SGR"), a Texas corporation acting by and through its duly authorized CEO. 1. Services. a) Consultant will, with good faith and due diligence, assist the City in the process of conducting an executive search to select an Assistant City Manager. In particular, Consultant will perform all duties outlined and described in the Scope of Work, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes as though it were set forth at length. The actions and objectives contained in Exhibit"A" are referred to herein as the "Services." b) Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with standards in the industry for the same or similar services. In addition, Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. 2. Term. Services shall be provided by Consultant for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of execution by the City (`Term"), unless extended by the parties or terminated earlier in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement. The parties shall have the M option to extend this Agreement for an additional period of up to six months (`Extension") upon M m written mutual consent of the parties. The Term and any Extension of the Term shall collectively rn be referred to as the Term. n co 3. Compensation. As full and complete compensation for all Services outlined in Section 1, f%4 1 CA the City shall pay Consultant and amount not to exceed $27,000, inclusive of all professional services and SGR expenses. Consultant shall bill City in accordance with the billing schedule set Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources.Inc. OFFICIAL RECORD Page 1 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTHS TX forth in Exhibit A. The City shall reimburse finalists for travel and related expenses for interviews at cost. 4. Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing the other Party with thirty (30) days' written notice of termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to expiration of the Term, City shall pay Consultant only for Services satisfactorily rendered and travel expenses actually incurred as of the effective date of termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to expiration of the Term, Consultant 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, Consultant shall provide the City with all information obtained during the search process through the date of termination. 5. Independent Contractor. Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right to control the details of the Services performed hereunder and all persons performing same and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City and Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Consultant. It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer, agent, servants, employee, or subcontractor of Consultant is in the paid service of City. 6. Liability and Indemnification. CONSULTANT SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,INCL UDING DEATH, TO ANYAND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. CONSULTANT AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY,AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS,AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANYAND Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources,Inc. Page 2 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) THAT MAYREL14TE TO,ARISE OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY(1) CONSULTANT'S BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS A GREEMENT OR (11)ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS(OTHER THAN THE CITY), OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR SEPARATE CONTRACTORS, AND IN THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH CONSULTANT AND CITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IF ANY, SHALL BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. NOTHING HEREINSHALL BE CONSTRUEDASA WAIVER OF THE CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF TEXAS. Consultant shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 7. Confidential and Proprietary Information. The City acknowledges that Consultant may use products, materials, or methodologies proprietary to Consultant. The City agrees that Consultant'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. Consultant, for itself and its officers, agents, servants, employees, and subcontractors, further agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to any third party without the prior written approval of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant understands and agrees that the City is a public entity under the laws of the State of Texas, and as such, is subject to various public information laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code (the "Act"). Consultant acknowledges that, under the Act, the following information is subject to disclosure: l) all documents and data held Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources.Inc. Page 3 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager by the City, including information obtained from the Consultant, and 2) information held by the Consultant for or on behalf of City that relates to the transaction of the City's business and to which City has a right of access. If the City receives a request for any documents that may reveal any of Consultant's proprietary information under the Act, or by any other legal process, law, rule, or judicial order by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City will utilize its best efforts to notify Consultant prior to disclosure of such documents. The City shall not be liable or responsible in any way for the disclosure of information not clearly marked as "Proprietary / Confidential Information" or if disclosure is required by the Act or any other applicable law or court order. In the event there is a request for such information, it will be the responsibility of Consultant to submit reasons objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by the City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction. 8. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall procure and maintain at all times, in full force and effect, a policy or policies of insurance that provide the specific coverage set forth in this Section as well as any and all other public risks related to Consultant's performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Consultant shall specifically obtain the following types of insurance at the following limits: A. Insurance coverage and limits: I. Commercial General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 each occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate 2. Professional Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or claim; $1,000,000.00 aggregate 3. Automobile Liability Insurance — Any vehicle used in providing services under this Agreement, including non-owned, or hired vehicles, with a combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. 4. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance requirements per the amount required by statute. B. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Contractor has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with the Contract. I. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the City an Additional Insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The-term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers as respects the Contracted services. . Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources.Inc. Page 4 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager 2. Certificate(s) of Insurance shall document that insurance coverage specified herein are provided under applicable policies documented thereon. 3. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements. 4. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or material change in coverage shall be provided to the City. A ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto Consultant's insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to Department of Financial Management Services - Risk Management Division, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. 5. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas or be otherwise approved by the City; and, such insurers shall be acceptable to the City in terms of their financial strength and solvency. 6. Deductible limits, or self-insured retentions, affecting insurance required herein shall be acceptable to the City in its sole discretion; and, in lieu of traditional insurance, any alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be also approved. Dedicated financial resources or Letters of Credit may also be acceptable to the City. 7. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City as respects the Contract. S. The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to review the Contractor's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at the City's discretion; the Contractor may be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments. 9. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no exclusions by endorsements unless the City approves such exclusions. 10. The City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance premiums required by the contract. It is understood that insurance cost is an allowable component of Contractor's overhead. All insurance required above shall be written on an occurrence basis in order to be approved by the City. 9. Assignment and Subcontractin. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract all or any part of its rights, privileges, duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment or subcontract without the City's prior written approval shall be void and constitute a breach of this Agreement. If City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with the City and the Consultant under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant and Assignee shall be jointly Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources,Inc. Page 5 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager 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 Consultant referencing this Agreement under which the subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. The Consultant shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 10. Compliance with Law. Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, and subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal, state and local, including all ordinances, rules and regulations of City. It is agreed and understood that, if City calls to the attention of Consultant any such violation on the part of Consultant or any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors, then Consultant shall immediately desist from and correct such violation. 11. Non-Discrimination. In the execution, performance, or attempted performance of this Agreement, Consultant will not discriminate against any person or persons because of disability, age, familial status, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, or sexual orientation, nor will Consultant permit its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors to engage in such discrimination. This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17, Article III, Division 3, of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth ("Discrimination in Employment Practices"), and Consultant hereby covenants and agrees that Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, and subcontractors have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no employee or employee-applicant has been discriminated against by either Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors. 12. Riaht to Audit. Consultant 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 any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Consultant involving transactions relating to this Agreement. Consultant agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Consultant facilities and shall be provided adequate and Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources, Inc. Page 6 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits. Consultant further agrees to include in all of its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions 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 workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 13. Fiscal Funding. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal period for any payments hereunder, City will notify Consultant 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 City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated. 14. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas. Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution, performance, attempted performance of this Agreement, venue for said action shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas. 15. Notices. Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other Party by hand-delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail, postage prepaid, to the address of the other Party shown below: Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager Ron Holifield City of Fort Worth CEO 1000 Throckmorton St. Strategic Government Resources, Inc. Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources.Inc. Page 7 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager Fort Worth, Texas 76102 P. O. Box 1642 - Keller, Texas 76244 (817) 392-2689 (817) 337-8581 16. Solicitation of Employees. Neither the City nor Consultant 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. Solicitation of employees does not apply to professional search services that SGR may provide to any client. 17. Non-Waiver. The failure of either Party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of City's or Consultant's right to assert or rely on any such term or right on any future occasion. 18. Disclosure of Conflicts. Consultant hereby warrants to the City that Consultant has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Consultant's provision of the Services. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the execution of this Agreement, Consultant hereby agrees to make full disclosure to the City in writing immediately upon learning of such conflict. 19. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise Participation. N/A 20. Governmental Powers. Both Parties agree and understand that the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers by execution of this Agreement. 21. 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. Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources.Inc. Page 8 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager 22. Force Maieure. If either Party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement due to acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies; wars; blockades; insurrections; riots; epidemics; public health crises; earthquakes; fires; floods; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any state; declaration of a state of disaster or of emergency by the federal, state, county, or City government in accordance with applicable law; issuance of a Level Orange or Level Red Alert by the United States Department of Homeland Security; any arrests and restraints; civil disturbances; or explosions; or some other reason beyond the Party's reasonable control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such event. 23. 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. 24. 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 shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto. 25. Amendment. No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding unless the same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof, and duly executed by the parties hereto. 26. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he or she has the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of his or her 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. Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources, Inc. Page 9 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager 27. Entire Agreement. This written instrument (together with any attachments, exhibits, and appendices) constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties concerning the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement that purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void. Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources,Inc. Page 10 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager This Agreement 's EXECUTED in multiple originals on this, the 0�0 — day of Luiz , 2015. AGREED: AGREED: CITE' OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS STRATEGIC GOV + MENT SOURCES, INC. Su lanis Ron Holifield Assistant City Manager CEO Date Signed: a l S Date Signed: ATTEST: Q� F0ITNESS: 00000S Mary J. Kay r gb 8= City Secre ary 0 -00000000 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND i.F(;Ai.iTV- Maleshia B\,Farmer Sr. Assistant City Attorney M&C: Not required OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources.Inc. Page 11 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK Exhibit A is attached hereto and further outlines the duties and obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. (The Scope of Work is attached and contains four(4) pages) Professional Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources,Inc. Page 12 of 12 Executive search to select an Assistant City Manager SCOPE OF WORK SGR w Ms. Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager City of Fort Worth,Texas Susan.Alanis@fortworthtexas.gov February 5, 2015 Dear Ms. Alanis, This letter of understanding has been submitted to articulate and define the terms and conditions under which Strategic Government Resources, Inc. will assist the City of Fort Worth in your search for an Assistant City Manager. These terms and conditions are as follows. Strategic Government Resources shall provide all services for search as described in the formal proposal submitted, described in abbreviated form as follows: • This project shall be personally managed by Ron Holifield. • Develop a position profile and recruitment brochure for the position. (expense item) • Contact key opinion leaders across the nation to seek candidate recommendations. • Place ads in appropriate professional publications as approved. (expense item) • Identify high probability prospects and conduct follow up with those prospects. • Receive, track and maintain all inquiries and applications. • Conduct a "triage" level review of all resumes, and conducting initial phone/email conversations. • Conduct recorded online interviews with up to 12 semifinalist candidates. (expense item) • Conduct Stage 1 Media Searches on semifinalist candidates. • Provide periodic updates regarding the progress of the search, as frequently as desired. • Assist city in developing a short list of 4-6 candidates recommended for interviews, and present a verbal briefing on relevant issues related to each. PO Box 1642 Keller, Texas 76244 817-337-8581 www.GovernmentResource.com • Assist in preparation of recommended interview questions and of the interview process. • Conduct comprehensive Stage 2 media searches on up to 6 finalists. (expense item) • Conduct psychometric assessments on up to 6 finalists. (expense item) • Conduct full character checks with standard references, as well as non-provided reference checks. • Conduct comprehensive background investigation on up to 6 finalists consisting of criminal, sex offender, civil, and credit check conducted by an outside investigative entity on a contract basis. (expense item) The City shall: • Provide legal opinions to SGR regarding when and if any information must be released in accordance with Public Information requests. • Reimburse finalists for travel related expenses to interview. • Provide photos/graphics and information necessary to develop position profile brochure. • Provide any direct mailings desired by the city. • Provide reproduction of hard copy brochure production, if desired. SGR shall be compensated by the City as detailed below: • Pricing o Professional Services Fee = $18,500 o Expenses (SGR) Not to Exceed = $8,500 o Not-to-Exceed Maximum Price = $27,000* (Plus any optional services as described below, if desired.) • Expense Items (Included in Not-to-Exceed Price Above) - SGR considers incidentals to be covered by the professional services fee, and we do not bill the client for any expenses except for those explicitly detailed herein. o Professional production of a high quality brochure. This brochure (typically four pages) is produced by SGR's graphic designer for a flat fee of$1,500. o Ad placement in appropriate professional publications, including trade journals and websites, to announce the position is billed at actual cost. Page 2 of 4 o Printing of documents and materials are billed at 23 cents per page per copy, plus binders/binding. Shipping/mailing documents (to one location) is included in the not-to-exceed expenses above. Shipping/postage billed at actual cost. Electronic Discs are billed at$5 per disc reproduced. Flash drives are billed at$10 each. o Online Interviews. There is a cost of$200 for each recorded online interview (up to 12 candidates included in not to exceed expenses above). o Psychometric Assessments. There is a cost of $150 per candidate for each psychometric analysis instrument (up to 6 candidates included in not to exceed expenses above). o Comprehensive Media Reports — Stage 2. There is a cost of $350 per candidate (up to 6 candidates included in not to exceed expenses above). o Comprehensive Background Investigation Reports. There is a cost of $300 per candidate for our comprehensive background screening reports prepared by our licensed private investigations provider (up to 6 candidates included in not-to- exceed expenses above). o Travel and related costs for the Project Manager incurred for the benefit of the client. Meals are billed back at a per diem rate of $10 for breakfast, $15 for lunch, and $25 for dinner. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate. All other travel-related expenses are billed back at actual cost, with no markup for overhead. • Billing o Professional fees for the search are billed in three equal installments during the course of the search. The initial installment is billed after the Organizational Inquiry and Analysis is completed. The second installment is billed when semifinalists are selected. The final installment is billed at the conclusion of the search. Expense (reimbursable) items and supplemental services will be billed with each of the three installments, as appropriate. • Optional/Supplemental Services (not included in Not-to-Exceed Maximum Price above) o Candidate Travel. Candidates are typically reimbursed directly by the City for travel expenses. If the City prefers a different arrangement for candidate travel, SGR will be glad to accommodate the City's wishes. o Site Visits to Communities of Finalist Candidates will be charged at a day rate of $1,000 per day, plus travel expenses. Page 3 of o In the unexpected event the City shall request that unusual out of pocket expenses be incurred, said expenses will be reimbursed at the actual cost with no mark up for overhead. o If the City desires any supplemental services not mentioned in this section, an estimate of the cost and hours to be committed will be provided at that time, and no work shall be done without approval. tt^ Approved and Agreed to, this the ;Z of February, 2015 by an between: Qusan Janis, Assistant City Manager Ron Holi he d, C C1 Fort Worth,Texas Strategic Government Resources Page 4 of 4