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VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
CPS HR Consulting
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 Susan Alanis, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and CPS HR Consulting.
("Vendor"), a California Joint Powers Authority, and acting by and through Victoria Quintero Brashear,
its duly authorized Senior Leader of Products and Services, each individually referred to as a"party"and
collectively referred to as the"parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Vendor Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A—Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B—Price Schedule;and
4. Exhibit C—Verification of Signature Authority Form.
5. Exhibit D—CPS HR Test Rental Agreement
Exhibits A, B, C and D, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A,
B, C, or D and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions
of this Agreement shall control.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Vendor will assist the City of Fort Worth with writing Police and Fire Civil Service promotional
examination questions. Exhibit "A," - Scope of Services more specifically describes the services to be
provided hereunder.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall begin on September 1, 2017 ("Effective Date") and shall expire on August
31, 2019 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial
Term"). City shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same terms
and conditions with three(3)one-year renewal options, at City's sole discretion.
3. COMPENSATION.
City shall pay Vendor in accordance with the fee schedule of Vendor personnel who perform
services under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit `B," —
Price Schedule. Total payment made under this Agreement for the first year by City shall be in the
amount of up to $59,328 (this includes a $10,000 contingency amount). Vendor shall not perform any
additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by this Agreement unless City
ests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services. City shall not be liable for any
3 `. enses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses
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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 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 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 shall pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of
termination and Vendor shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 Infonnation. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees
that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential and shall not
disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of City.
5.3 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 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 City in identifying what information has been accessed
by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further
unauthorized disclosure.
6. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three(3)years after final payment under this
contract,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 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. City shall give Vendor reasonable advance notice
of intended audits.
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7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor shall 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 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, consultants and
subVendors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between
City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents, employees, servants,
Vendors and subVendors. 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 City shall in no way
be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any officers,agents,servants,employees or
subVendor of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subVendor of
Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Vendor shall 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 subVendor.
S. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1 LIABILITY- VENDOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYAND
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.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION-VENDOR HEREB Y CO VENANTS AND A GREES
TO INDEMNIFY,HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,SER VA NTS
AND EMPLOYEES,FROMAND A GAINS TA NY A ND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OFANY 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/OR PERSONAL INJURY,INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANYAND
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,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Vendor agrees to defend,
settle, or pay, of 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 and/or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that this
agreement to defend, settle or pay shall 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 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 righf 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 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,
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Vendor shall 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 shall 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 shall, 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/or
documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non-infringing
software and/or 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 shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights
under this Agreement without the prior written corisent of City. If City grants consent to an assignment,the
assignee shall 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 and Assignee shall be jointly
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, sub Vendor shall execute a written
agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which sub Vendor shall agree to be bound by the
duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. Vendor
shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
10. INSURANCE.
Vendor shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the following
types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any work 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
Coverage shall be on' any vehicle used by Vendor, its employees, agents,
representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement. "" shall
be any vehicle, hired and non-owned.
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(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the work is 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):
$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 shall 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 shall be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall name 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.
(b) The workers' compensation policy shall 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 shall be provided to 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,200 Texas Street, Fort Worth,Texas 76102,with copies to the Fort
Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(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 shall
not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
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11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES,RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Vendor agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall 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'shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT.
Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subVendors and successors in interest, as
part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance 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, SUBVENDORSS 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 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 CITY: To VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth CPS HR Consulting
Attn:&_Sa /4nrt4 Assistant City Manager Attn: Amy Bigone,Test Rental Manager
200 Texas Street 241 Lathrop Way
Fort Worth,TX 76102-6314 Sacramento, CA 95815
Facsimile: (817)392-8654 Email: abigone@cpshr.us
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
14. SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES.
Neither 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall not
apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment
by either party.
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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.
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 shall 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 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 pursuant to 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.
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 shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
19. FORCE MAJEURE.
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, 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.
20. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only,shall 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 shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or Exhibits A, B, C and D.
22. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS.
No amendment, modification,or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless set forth in a written instrument,which is executed by an authorized representative of each party.
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23. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibits A, B and C, 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.
24. 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.
25. 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 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 City to Vendor for the nonconforming services.
26. IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT.
City actively supports the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions
addressing employment eligibility,employment verification,and nondiscrimination.Contractor shall verify
the identity and employment eligibility of all employees who perform work under this Agreement.
Contractor shall complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), maintain photocopies of all
supporting employment eligibility and identity documentation for all employees,and upon request,provide
City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs
work under this Agreement. Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no
services will be performed by any employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services.Contractor
shall provide City with a certification letter that it has complied with the verification requirements required
by this Agreement.Contractor shall indemnify City from any penalties or liabilities due to violations of this
provision.City shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision
by Contractor.
27. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT.(Note: Please also see the CPS HR Test Rental Agreement
—CPS HR is owner of work product. HR is Ok with this request as CPS HR agrees to accessibility at any time
to any and all current and former testing documents.)
Vendor shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports, work papers, procedures,guides, and
documentation, created, published, displayed, and/or produced in conjunction with the services provided
under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, Vendor shall 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 shall 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 shall 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,City
hereby expressly assigns to Vendor all exclusive right,title and interest in and to the Work Product,and all
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copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark,trade secret, and all other proprietary rights
therein,that Vendor may have or obtain,without further consideration,free from any claim, lien for balance
due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of Vendor.
28. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY.
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has 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 whose name, title and signature is affixed on
the Verification of Signature Authority Form, which is attached hereto as Exhibit"C". Each party is fully
entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment
hereto.
29. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Vendor shall 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.
30. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 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" and "company" shall have the meanings
ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract,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 contract.
IN- WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples this
day of 120 .
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration of
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Proiect I-Promotional Fire Testing Services
1.1 Fire Promotional Exams: FWFD written Promotional Examinations
will be for the positions of Engineer, Lieutenant,Captain, and Battalion
Chief. The table below provides information regarding the approximate
number of candidates who test for each rank and the anticipated
frequency of exams:
FWFD Rank Approx# Approx Exam
Candidates Frequency
Engineer 128 1 per year
Lieutenant 54 1 per year
Captain 31 1 per year
Battalion Chief 12 1 per year
• If needed, the Vendor shall agree to complete a properly structured and
detailed job analysis for the positions of Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain,
and Battalion Chief in FWFD within forty-five (45) calendar days after
receiving,notice from the City. The City understands this to be an
additional request that is not described in the pricing schedule (see
Exhibit B).
1.2 Promotional Written Examination Development: Each examination shall
consist of questions relating to the duties of the classification of the position
to be filled, and will be completed in a manner that complies with the
applicable provisions of Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the
respective applicable CBA;
• The City may select as many or as few source materials for the
examination as they may so desire. A complete list of source materials for
each examination, to include the author, title, edition, publisher and
International Standard Book Number(ISBN)of each source,as well as the
chapters or sections to be used and/or omitted will be provided by the City.
Source materials may include, but shall not be limited to fire publications,
management and Ieadership texts, the CBA, and the City/Department
rules,regulations,standard operating procedures, and civil service rules;
• The City will provide the Vendor a reading list at ninety days (90) prior
to the scheduled examination date.
• The Vendor shall provide a draft copy of the Candidate Examination and
sourced key to the Civil Service Director(Human Resources Director) or
designee at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the examination
date. The examination drafts will be reviewed and corrections or
suggestions may be made by the Director or designee before the
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preparation of the final examination by the Vendor;current version copy
provided to CPS HR)
• The Vendor shall preface each section of the examination with a set of
written instructions, which identifies the source of the questions and
advises the test taker to select answer choices based solely upon the text
contained in that source.(current version copy provided to CPS HR)
• The Vendor shall provide a sourced key for each exam with 110 multiple
choice questions per examination. On the sourced key, the Vendor will
provide the source of the question,the page number where the answer can
be found, and the correct answer.
• The Vendor shall deliver to the Civil Service Director or designee no later
than three (3)business days prior to the date of each examination one(1)
hard copy of each promotional examination per candidate, and one (1)
sourced answer key. Additional hard copies of the examination can be
provide for the candidate appeals process.
• The Vendor shall remove appealed questions(regardless of outcome)from
future promotional exams. On a go-forward basis, the Vendor shall
provide identification of and advice on the reuse of exam questions that
are not appealed.
1.3 Civil Service Appeals Hearing Support: In the event that the validity of an
examination question is appealed,the Vendor will provide a written response
to the Civil Service Commission(CSC)defending the validity of the question.
• The Contactor shall prepare written defenses of all appealed questions
within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt (current version copy
provided to CPS HR)
• The Vendor shall prepare briefing materials that shall include seven (7)
binders/booklets containing the following: 1)a list of appealed questions,
2) the Vendor's written defenses, 3) the portion of study material
containing the source from which the answer was taken and any pages in
the study material referenced by the appellant,and 4)the City shall provide
the Vendor the exam results in the form of raw test data so that the Vendor
can perform an item analysis for all exam questions.The briefing materials
will be returned to the Vendor at the conclusion of the CSC review.
1.4 Item Analysis and Adverse Impact Reports: The Vendor will compile an
item analysis and other statistics for adverse impact and submit statistical
reports for each exam and upon request. The Vendor must submit a sample
report with the bid.The City will provide raw test data to the Vendor for such
requests.
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Proiect II-Promotional Police Testing Services
2.1 Police Promotional Exams: FWPD written Promotional Examinations will
be for the positions of Corporal/Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.
The table below provides information regarding the approximate number of
candidates who test for each rank and the anticipated frequency of exams;
FWPD Rank Approx# Approx Exam
Candidates Frequency
Corporal/Detective 199 1 per year
Sergeant 29 l per year
Lieutenant 28 l per year
Captain 7 1 per year
2.2 If needed, the Vendor shall agree to complete a properly structured and
detailed job analysis for the positions of Corporal/Detective, Sergeant,
Lieutenant and Captain in the FWPD within forty-five(45)calendar days after
receiving notice from the City. The City understands this to be an
additional request that is not described in the pricing schedule (see
Exhibit B).
2.3 Promotional Written Examination Development: Each examination shall
consist of questions relating to the duties of the classification of the position
to be filled, and will be completed in a manner that complies with the
applicable provisions of Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the
respective applicable Mayor&Council(M&C).
• The City shall select as many or as few source materials for the
examination as they may so desire. A complete list of source materials for
each examination, to include the author, title, edition, publisher, and
International Standard Book Number(ISBN)of each source as well as the
chapters or sections to be used and/or omitted will be provided by the City.
Source materials may include, but shall not be limited to police
publications, management and leadership texts, the M&C, and the
City/Department rules,regulations,general orders,and civil service rules;
• The City will provide the Vendor a reading list at ninety days (90) prior
to the scheduled examination date.
• The Vendor shall provide a draft copy of the Candidate Examination and
sourced key to the Civil Service Director(Human Resources Director)or
designee at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the examination
date. The examination drafts will be reviewed and corrections or
suggestions may be made by the Director or designee before the
preparation of the final examination by the Vendor;current version copy
provided to CPS HR)
• The Vendor shall preface each section of the examination with a set of
written instructions, which identifies the source of the questions and
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advises the test taker to select answer choices based solely upon the text
contained in that source. (current version copy provided to CPS HR)
• The Vendor shall provide a sourced key for each exam with 110 multiple
choice questions per examination. On the sourced key, the Vendor will
provide the source of the question,the page number where the answer can
be found,and the correct answer
• The Vendor shall deliver to the Civil.Service Director or designee no later
than three (3)business days prior to the date of each examination one(1)
hard copy of each promotional examination per candidate, and one (1)
sourced answer key. Additional hard copies of the examination can be
provide for the candidate appeals process.
• The Vendor shall remove appealed questions(regardless of outcome)from
future promotional exams. On a go-forward basis, the Vendor shall
provide identification of and advice on the reuse of questions that are not
appealed.
2.4 Civil Service Appeals Hearing Support: In the event that the validity of an
examination question is appealed, the Vendor will provide a written response
to the Civil Service Commission(CSC)defending the validity of the question.
• The Vendor shall prepare written defenses of all appealed questions within
fourteen (14) business days of receipt. (current version copy provided
to CPS HR)
• The Vendor shall prepare briefing materials that shall include seven (7)
binders/booklets containing the following: 1) a list of appealed questions,
2) the Vendor's written defenses, 3) the portion of study material
containing the source from which the answer was taken and any pages in
the study material referenced by the appellant,and 4)the City shall provide
the Vendor the exam results in the form of raw test data so that the Vendor
can perform an item analysis for all exam questions.The briefing materials
will be returned to the Vendor at the conclusion of the CSC review.
2.5 Item Analysis and Adverse Impact Reports: The Vendor will compile an
item analysis and other statistics for adverse impact and submit statistical
reports for each exam and upon request. The Vendor must submit a sample
report with the bid.The City will provide raw test data to the Vendor for such
requests.
Responsibilities of the City of Fort Worth
3.1 The selected Vendor will report directly to the Civil Service Director
(Human Resources Director)or the Director's designee. The City will
provide sufficient cooperation with respect to any data collection steps
during the job analysis and test development phases.
3.2 The City of Fort Worth will be responsible for the following:
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• Preparation of examination announcements,which includes specifying
the number of questions to be taken from each source, sign-up lists,and
check-in lists.The City will provide the Vendor as much notice of an
upcoming examination as possible;
• A complete list of source materials for each examination, to include the
author, title, edition, publisher, and International Standard Book Number
(ISBN)of each source as well as the chapters or sections to be used and/or
omitted will be provided by the City;
• The Vendor shall maintain a library of source material and will furnish
copies of sources that are commercially available. The City,however,will
be required to furnish copies of the CBA, M&C, City/Departments rules
and regulations, standard operating procedures, general orders, civil
service rules, and other items that are unique to the City/Department;
• The City will coordinate the site/rental of facilities in which to hold
exams and appeals processes;
• The City will provide the test administrator and administrative staff
during written examinations and appeals processes;
• The City will grade promotional examinations;
• The City will prepare and distribute eligibility lists/examination scores.
Vendor Services Agreement Page 15 of 24
EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
Price of Fire and'Pohce.E xams Ao*
Eight(8) Exams (110 questions per exam with 0%
Overlap) $47,248
Appeals Review(2 hours per exam @ $130/hour) $2,080
Cost $49,328
Contingency Amount $10,000
Total Cost $59,328
NOTES
1.Eight exams=4 exams for the Fire Department and 4 for Police
Department:
Fire Police
Engineer Corporal
Lieutenant Sergeant
Captain I Lieutenant
Battalion Chief I Captain
2."Overlap"To re-use exam questions from previous exams:Depending on the time between exams,HR may re-use
questions.
3.Appeals Review:Time needed by the vendor to respond to appealed exam questions(TLGC Chapter 143
requirement).
Vendor Services Agreement Page 16 of 24
EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
CPS HR CONSULTING
Vendor hereby agrees to provide City with independent audit basic financial statements, but also the fair
presentation of the financial statements of individual funds.
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals and/or
positions have the authority to legally bind Vendor and to execute any agreement, amendment or change order on
behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other
authorization of Vendor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and representation set forth in this Form in
entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor. Vendor will submit an updated Form within ten (10)
business days if there are any changes to the signatory authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed
Form until it receives a revised Form that has been properly executed by Vendor.
1. Name: Victoria Quintero Brashear
Position: Senior Leader,Products and Services
Id- "
Signature
2. Name: Melissa Asher
Position: Senior Practice ader
Signature
3. Name:
Position:
Signature
Name: Sandy MacDonald-Hopp
S_"�
Chief Fin ialgqOfficerr
Date: �1��((�1c111
Vendor Services Agreement Page 17 of 24
Exhibit D
TEST RENTAL AND USE AGREEMENT
This Test Rental and Use Agreement ("Agreement ) is by and between Cooperative Personnel Services, dba
CPS HR Consulting, a California Joint Powers Authority ("CPS HR") and the Agency or Organization named in
the signature block at the end of the Agreement(''Client"). .
A. Purpose. This Agreement defines CPS HR test rental, evidence of or related to the breach,whether
use and security policies and procedures. physical or electronic.
CPS HR develops and rents tests for a number of E. Test Review,Ordering and Administration.
purposes and in a number of formats(including but not 1. Review Copies .Review of CPS HR tests,regardless
limited to print and electronic media). For that reason, of format, is subject to the test security standards.
some of the below paragraphs apply under certain
circumstances. But, unless specifically limited,each (a) Test Rental Division:To help in deciding
paragraph applies to all testing purposes and formats. whether to rent exams, Client may review CPS
HR stock tests and other stock test materials
B. Ownership of CPS HR Tests.
free of charge(e.g.,stock supplements,
1. CPS HR owns all rights,title and interest, including structured interview packages,and specialized
copyrights, in all tests provided under this item sets).
Agreement.They are the property of CPS HR and (b) SLPP: CPS HR does not offer review copies of
shall remain the property of CPS HR,even while in the Spanish Language Proficiency Program
the custody of Client. (SLPP)tests. However,for new clients, CPS
2. Additionally,tests that have been constructed or HR can provide a sample written test booklet
modified based on information provided by the client showing the different components of the test.
shall not be considered works made for hire, as that (c) On-line Testing:To help in deciding whether
term is defined under U.S. Copyright Law. CPS HR to utilize on-line testing, Client may review
shall own all rights,title and interest, including the sample on-line tests free of charge.
copyright, in any test it creates for the Client. 2. Ordering Testing Materials and Scheduling of
3. Ownership of tests specifically developed for a client Examinations.
and of individual test questions supplied by Client,if
any,shall be governed by a separate Agreement (a) Test Rental Division and SLPP:
between CPS HR and Client. (i) To ensure materials are received in time,
C. Test Materials.Test Materials consist of all used and Client must notify CPS HR at least 10
unused test booklets, proctors instructions, proctors business days prior to the test date of the
total number of candidates in each job
manuals,scoring instructions,key sheets,key overlays,
keyed booklets,scoring keys, instructions,CDs(for oral classification to be tested. If orders are
tests),and any other materials generated at the test placed less than 10-business-days priorto
administration,such as completed answer sheets(if the test date, rush shipment charges may
applicable),scratch paper, note paper and the like. apply and timely delivery cannot be
guaranteed.
D. Test Security.CPS HR security standards are designed
to protect the mutual interests of all Clients that use Test (ii) Client shall rent one test booklet per
Materials as well as the interests of applicants who take candidate be tested.CPS HR shall
CPS HR tests. In order that no person may gain special provide Client with Test Materials including
advantage by having improper access to the material,all instructions for administering the test,
sufficient test booklets and any other
users must sign this Agreement and agree to fulfill its
terms, before the Agreement is effective. material CPS HR deems necessary.
1. Client agrees to take all reasonable and diligent (b) On-line Testing:
steps to keep CPS HR tests,sample tests,and (i) To ensure Client equipment is functioning
testing processes confidential and free from and capable of administering on-line
unauthorized access and use.This includes, but is testing, Client must request testing from
not limited to,client agreeing not to divulge,convey, CPS HR at least 10 business days prior to
copy in whole or part,duplicate,convert to another the test date on the first time Client utilizes
format or medium, or otherwise disseminate tests, on-line testing.After Client has successfully
portions of tests,or test materials. used on-line testing,5 working days notice
2. For on-line tests,client further agrees to take all is normally sufficient for subsequent testing,
reasonable and diligent steps to prevent any (ii) Client recognizes that CPS HR has no
modification to or reverse engineering of the testing control over the functioning of the internet,
software,and any transfer,storage or dissemination and any problems with on-line testing due
of tests or testing software and data on any storage to the failure thereof are not attributable to
medium or computer server other than those CPS HR.
specifically authorized by CPS HR.
3. Should Client suspect any breach of test security,
Client agrees to immediately notify CPS HR and
immediately take all steps necessary to preserve
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that no changes or marks of any kind are made
3. After the test date. by the candidate on the answer sheet(s)or
(a) Test Rental Division and SLPP: keyed answer sheet.
(i) Within 10 business days of the test date,
Client shall return to CPS HR all Test H. Client Responsibilities.
Materials including all materials provided by 1. Client shall perform all parts of the testing process
CPS HR for the test administration. which are not performed by CPS HR. Client has the
(ii) Client shall not reuse printed tests on the responsibility for assuring that the testing process
test date or on any other date but shall performed by Client conforms to any applicable laws,
return Test Materials to CPS HR,whether rules or ordinances, and for the test as a whole.
or not the test was administered. Under the federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee
Selection Procedures,the Client as test user is
(b) On-line Testing: responsible for local validation efforts(e.g.,SME
(i) After the scheduled test date(s),CPS HR review,job analysis studies)and the results of the
will suspend access to the on-line test site. selection process,and Client understands and
(ii) Within 10 business days of the test date, acknowledges that it must be prepared to
Client shall destroy all CPS HR Test demonstrate that the process is valid and meets
Materials including scratch paper and note other testing standards if it adversely affects groups
paper in a way that make the materials protected by fair employment laws.
unrecoverable. 2. Client is responsible for insuring that all persons who.
F. Billing,Pricing,and Payment. handle or have access to Test Materials in any
1. CPS HR shall bill Client at the billing address capacity for Client shall do so in compliance with this
provided in Attachment 1, unless notified in writing of Agreement, and are trained to handle Test Materials
a new billing address. and administer tests before they do so.
2. The bill shall be derived from the most current I. Legal Proceedings Involving Test Materials.
applicable Rate Sheet(s):Attachment 2 for Test i. If Client receives notice of any administrative or court
Rental,Attachment 3 for SLPP, and Attachment 4 for proceeding involving a CPS HR test,or a request for
Online Skills.Client acknowledges and understands disclosure of Test Materials,such as a subpoena,or
that the Test Price List(s)are only effective as of the a public records or freedom of information request,
date shown each of them and are subject to change. Client shall notify CPS HR of such request
3. Client shall be billed for any work done on a canceled immediately and well before a response is due.
or postponed test up to the time CPS HR is notified 2• Upon CPS HR request,Client shall maintain the
of such cancellation or postponement. Under certain confidentiality of the Test Materials pending the grant
circumstances,and in CPS HR's sole discretion, or denial of a protective order or the decision of a
credit may be given for work already performed if the court or administrative body as to whether the
test is rescheduled. requested Test Materials must be disclosed under
4. CPS HR may charge Client for lost or compromised the applicable public records statute.
tests if Test Materials are not returned according to 3. Client shall cooperate with CPS HR in seeking any
3(a)above. Client shall be liable for the actual cost relief necessary to maintain the confidentiality of the
associated with the creation of a substantially similar Test Materials.
replacement test up to a maximum of$15,000. 4. Client shall indemnify and hold CPS HR harmless
5. Client agrees to and shall pay all invoices within thirty from and against any and all claims,costs,damages,
(30)days of receipt of invoice. losses, liabilities and expenses(including reasonable
G. Candidate Inspections attorney fees and costs)arising out of or in
connection with administration of a test,or with
1. Test Materials. maintaining confidentiality of Test Materials.
CANDIDATE INSPECTION OF TEST MATERIALS J. Term and Termination of Agreement.
SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED EXCEPT IN CASE OF 1. Return of Test Materials. Upon termination of the
ANSWER SHEETS AS DESCRIBED BELOW Agreement,Client shall immediately return to CPS
2. Answer Sheets. HR any Test Materials that it possesses.
(a) If a candidate files a protest regarding the K. Miscellaneous.
scoring of his or her test, inspection of a 1. Notices. Any notice to the parties required or
candidate's own answer sheet(s)for the permitted under this Agreement shall be given in
purpose of detecting whether any clerical or writing and shall be sent to Client at the address
other error has been made in the scoring of the provided for the Principal Signer and to CPS HR at
answer sheets shall be allowed, upon request 241 Lathrop Way,Sacramento,CA 35815.
by the Client,for a 10-business-day period
immediately following the notification to the 2. Dispute Resolution; Remedies.
candidate of test results. (a) In the event of a dispute,the parties may agree
(b) Candidates are not allowed to review the to pursue mediation or either binding or
question booklet during this inspection period, nonbinding arbitration to resolve their dispute,
(c) Not more than one hour will normally be under such rules as the parties may agree.
allowed for answer sheet(s)review. A (b) Client acknowledges that breach of this
representative of Client's Personnel or Agreement may result in irreparable harm to
Administrative office shall be present to assure CPS HR for which damages would be an
inadequate remedy and,therefore,in the event
of a breach, in addition to its rights and warranties. All modifications and supplements to this
remedies otherwise available by law, CPS HR Agreement must be in writing and signed by both
shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, parties.
including injunction. 5. Counterparts;Facsimile Signature;Electronic
3. Waiver. The failure of any party at any time or times Signature. This Agreement may be executed in any
to require performance of any provisions of this number of counterparts. If this Agreement or any
Agreement shall in no manner affect its right to counterpart is signed and then faxed or e-mailed by
enforce such provision at a later time. Nor shall the PDF or otherwise,the faxed or e-mailed copy bearing
waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of the signature shall be as good as the original wet-ink
this Agreement be taken or held to be a waiver of the signed copy for all intents and purposes.
provision itself. No waiver shall be enforceable 6. Authority to Sign. The person signing this
unless made in writing and signed by the party Agreement on behalf of the Client(the Principal
granting the waiver. Signer)represents that he or she is the head of the
4. Entire Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement agency or is otherwise duly authorized to sign this
constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties Agreement and to bind the Client.
regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes
all other Agreements, representations and
Principal Signer By signing below, I represent that the persons(s) listed in Attachment 1 and on any attached
sheets is/are authorized to handle CPS HR Test Materials on Clients behalf. I affirm that I will handle all CPS
HR Test Materials in accordance with the terms of the CPS HR Test Rental Agreement then in effect, and that I
will ensure all individuals handling and/or administering tests are properly trained.
Cooperative Personnel Services dba City of Fort Worth
CPS HR Consulting,
A California Joint Powers Authority
VA—
Autholized
By:
By: Signature(Head of Agency)
Authorized Signature
Name:
Name: Victoria Quintero Brashear
Title:
Title: Senior Leader— Products and Services
j� Email:
Date:
Date:
Attachment 1
Authorized Representatives) (use an additional page if needed) By signing as an Authorized Representative,I affirm that I will
handle all CPS HR Test Materials in accordance with the terms of the CPS HR Test Rental Agreement then in effect.
Name,Title Signature
E-mail Address Phone Number
Name,Title Signature
E-mail Address Phone Number
Name,Title Signature
E-mail Address Phone Number
Name,Title Signature
E-mail Address Phone Number
Name,Title Signature
E-mail Address Phone Number
Name,Title Signature
E-mail Address Phone Number
Ii. Billing Contact
Contact Name and Title
Agency
Street Address,City,State,Zip
E-Mail Phone Number Fax Number
Ill. Physical Address
Agency/Department Name
Street Address, City,State,Zip
1
Attachment 2
CPS HR Test Rental Division Rates (Effective March 25, 2009—Subject to Change)
STOCK.` MODULAR SEMI=STOCK n ' ,CUSTOM ' AGENCY
TESTS*;: TE$TS. =:: TESTS.,, :TESTS TES7$I ,
Base Fee(per order)$ $295.00 $395.00 $595.00 $995.00 $350.00
1-100 Candidates(per candidate) $9.00 $12.00 $14.00 $15.00 $10.00
101-500 Candidates(per candidate) $8.50 $11.00 $13.00 $14.00 $9.50
501+Candidates(per candidate) $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $13.00 $9.00
New Item Writing/Entry N/A N/A N/A $35 per item WA
Pick Up/Handling 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Standard Shipping/Handling** 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Expedited Shipping/Handling** 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Premium Shipping/Handling** 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
Shipping outside contiguous U.S. CALL FOR DETAILS
Entry Law/Fins Candidate Preparation Manuals Structured Interview Packages
**Now available.Online**
Quantity Per Booklet/Candidate Fee Base Fee: $595.00
10-1000 $3.00 Per Candidate Fee:
1001+Call for volume discount details 1 -500 $7:50
*CPS HR will apply a credit of$35.00 for each fully paid UNOPENED package of Stock Exams of
test booklets on the current STOCK test order.
**Standard shipping applies to orders placed at least 10 business days prior to test date. Expedited
shipping applies to orders placed less than 10 business days prior to test date. Orders_placed 3 or less
business days prior to the test date will.be charged at the premium shipping rate.
i
$Base fee includes the following at no additional charge:Proctor's Manual,Scoring Manual,CPS HR
Scoring, CPS HR answer.sheets and a scoring report.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Stock Supplements $2.00 per book when ordered with a Stock test
Writing Proficiency Exam $350.00 Base Fee+$15.00 per candidate(Professional Scoring included)
Scoring Keys Available at no additional charge
Re-Scoring/Hand-Scoring of Answer Sheet $30.00(Requested directly by Agency)
Non-specified special services CALL FOR DETAILS(Billed at applicable hourly rate)
Test Rental Contact Information:
CPS HR Consulting
Attn: Test Rental Division
241 Lathrop Way, Sacramento CA 95815
Telephone: 916.263.1800/Toll Free 866.867.5272
Fax:916.921.6240/ E-mail: testrentaiDcpshr:us
Vendor Services Agreement—Exhibit C Page 22'of 24
Attachment 3
Spanish Language Proficiency Test Rental Division Rates
Effective March 25, 2009 --Subject to Change
INRITTEN'TEST ,ORAL TEST f ;
Base Fee (per order) $295.00 $295.00
"Per Booklet Fee . $9.00 N/A
***Per Tape Scoring Fee N/A $120.00
Expedited Shipping •20% •20%
*Orders placed less than two weeks prior to the exam date will incur expedited shipping charges
"Per Booklet Fee will be charged for number of books ordered
"•Billed for the number rated
SPECIAL SERVICES
Faxing/Emailing Test Results Available at no additional charge
Hand Scoring $30.00
Proctoring Services I Call for details/quote
SLPP Extended Use Program Call.for details
Attachment 4
CPS HR On-line Skills Test Pricing Schedule
Effective August 2015—Subject to Change
Online.Skills TestPricing Single Two-Subjec# Each Add�t�onal `
Schedule `R Subject'Test!"-'
*v ` Test6" SubJ'ect
1 - 25 Candidates(per candidate) $20.00 $30.00 $6.00
26 -100 Candidates(per candidate) $18.00 $27.00 $6.00
101 -250 Candidates(per'candidate) $17.00 $25.50 $6.00
251 -1,000 Candidates(per candidate) $15.00 $22.50 $6.00
1,001+ Candidates(per candidate) $12.00 $18.00 $6.00
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Advanced Skills Advanced Skills Advanced Skills
Basic Skills Basic Skills Basic Skills
Standard Standard Standard
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Advanced Skills Advanced Skills Computing
Basic Skills Basic Skills Internet
Standard Standard SoftwareSkills
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Basic Computer Literacy Typing Test
Excel Functions Ten Key Test
Publisher 2003-Standard Data Entry Test-Numeric
Outlook 2007 or 2010-Standard Data Entry Test Alphanumeric
Test Rental Contact Information:
CPS HR Consulting
Attn: Test Rental Division
241 Lathrop Way, Sacramento CA 95815
Telephone: 916.263.18001 Toll Free 866.867.5272
Fax: 916.921.62401 E-mail: testrentaWcpshr.us
CPS HR=CONSULTING
COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES
DBA CPS HR CONSULTING
RESOLUTION
AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Whereas,Cooperative Personnel Services is a joint powers agency organized to do business with government and
non-profit agencies throughout the world;and
Whereas,the following agencies represented on the Board of Directors of the above-named joint powers agency:
East Bay Municipal Utility District
City of Las Vegas
Sacramento County
City of Anaheim
Hayward Unified School District
City of Plano
Pinellas County
Mecklenburg County
then be it
Resolved,that by the Board as of March 21,2014,the above-named Board agencies have authorized the
Chief Executive Officer of Cooperative Personnel Services to enter into Agreements with the State of California,
other governmental agencies,and non-profit organizations for the provision of human resource and related
management services as authorized under Section 2 of the CPS Joint Powers Agreement unless or until such
authority is revoked by the Board;and be it-further;
Resolved,that by the above-mentioned date,the Chief Executive Officer has been authorized to delegate
execution of such Agreements to employees of CPS HR for and on behalf of Cooperative Personnel Services.
RESOLUTION# 14-03
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,CPS HR CONSULTING
AT THE MARCH 21,2014 MEETING
MOTION:RIDGE,CITY OF ANAHEIM
SECOND:TARWATER,CITY OF LAS VEGAS
VOTE:
CITY OF ANAHEIM AYE
PINELLAS COUNTY AYE
CITY OF PLANO AYE
CITY OF LAS VEGAS AYE
HAYWARD USD AYE
MECKLENBURG COUNTY AYE
SACRAMENTO COUNTY ABSENT
EAST BAY MUD ABSENT
CERTIFIED: }
DATED:
LASHON ROSS,BOARD SECRETARY
CPS HR.BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CPS ISR = CONSULTING
Delegation of Authority
To Whom it May Concern:
By means of this letter, I, Gerald Greenwell, Chief Executive Officer, delegate the
authority herein described, to the CPS employees listed on Attachment A on the
following terms and conditions:
1. The designated employees may review and execute, on my behalf, all
documents named and in such amounts as listed in Attachment A.
2. The effective date of this delegation is August 3, 2017 and shall run until revoked
by me, my successor or the Board of Directors.
3. The authority delegated is not subject to sub-delegation without my prior and
express written consent.
4. This delegation'is made pursuant to Cooperative Personnel Service's Joint
Powers Authority and Signature Authority Po
S nature (Delegating o icia)
Ge ald Greenwell, CEO
Name and Title
2
Date
4 2
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CPS HR CONSULTING
Attachment A
Ann-Marie Anderson, Human Resources Director: Review and execute all
documents and agreements related to human resources. Review and execute all
Investigation proposals, client agreements, project notices and subcontracts. The
authority is not to exceed $5,000,000.
Melissa Asher, Senior Leader: Review and execute all client agreements,
subcontracts, project notices and proposals for the Emerging, Local, State and Federal
Practices. This authority is not to exceed $5,000,000.
Amy Bigone, Test Rental Manager: Review and execute all test rental agreements.
This authority is not to exceed $2,500,000.
Karen Evans, Training Manager: Review and execute all Departmental Training
Agreements. This authority is not to exceed $50,000. Review and execute client
training agreements. This authority is not to exceed $10,000.
Roger Ganse, State Practice Leader: Review and execute all client agreements,
subcontracts, project notices and proposals for the State Practice. This authority is not
to exceed $2,500,000.
Geralyn Gorshing, Director, Marketing & Business Development: Review and
execute all contracts related to CPS HR's sales and marketing functions. Review and
execute all proposals and client agreements. Review and execute all test site and
conference space rental agreements. The authority is not to exceed $5,000,000.
Jeff Hoye, Senior Leader: Review and execute all client agreements, subcontracts,
project notices and proposals for the Emerging, Local, State and Federal Practices.
This authority is not to exceed $5,000,000.
Sandy MacDonald-Hopp, Chief Financial Officer: Review and execute all client
agreements, subcontracts, project notices and proposals as well as general contractual
agreements.. Review and execute all documents required to procure and administer the
necessary and appropriate insurance policies and coverage for CPS HR. This
authority is not to exceed $10,000,000.
David Powell, Director of Information Technology Services: Review and execute
all agreements required to procure information technology equipment and services.
This authority is not to exceed $5,000,000.
Vicki Quintero Brashear Senior Leader Products and Services: Review and
execute all client agreements, subcontracts, project notices and proposals for the
Emerging, Local, State and Federal Practices. Review and execute all test site and
conference space rental agreements. This authority is not to exceed $5,000,000.
241 Lathrop Way Sacramento,CA 95815 t:916:263.3600 f:916.263.3613 www.cps.ca.gov