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CONTRACT NO. 530
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule
municipal corporation, and PET VET RELIEF SERVICES, PLLC. ("Contractor"), an
individual, 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 Professional Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A—Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B—Payment Schedule; and
Exhibits A and B, 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 or B 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.
Contractor hereby agrees, with good faith and due diligence, to provide the City with veterinary
services. Specifically, Contractor will perform all duties outlined and described in the Statement
of Work, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes, and
further referred to herein as the "Services." Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance
with standards in the industry for the same or similar services. In addition, Contractor shall
perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations. If there is any conflict between this Agreement and Exhibit A, the terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall control.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall commence on October 24, 2017 and shall terminate on October 23,
2018, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. In addition, the term may be
extended by mutual written agreement of the parties, for up to four additional one-year terms.
No compensation in excess of the agreed upon amount will be paid without approval by the City
Council in accordance with the City Charter, City Code and Procurement Policies.
3. COMPENSATION.
OFFICIAL RECORD
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City shall pay Contractor an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the duration of this
Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit `B," — Payment
Schedule, which is incorporated for all purposes herein, and subject to appropriation of sufficient
funds by the City Council. The City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Contractor
not specified by this Agreement unless the City first approves such expenses in writing.
There is no guarantee expressed or implied as to the minimum quantity of work that the
City is obligated to provide or the minimum compensation to be paid under this Agreement.
This Agreement is not intended to establish an exclusive provider relationship and the City
retains the right to retain the services of other providers of veterinary services. Contractor retains
the right to provide veterinary services to other persons or entities.
The Contractor shall provide monthly invoices to the City. Invoices shall contain a
detailed breakdown to include: type of service performed, date work performed, internal services
provided, and eternal supplies provided.
Payment of services rendered shall be due within thirty (30) days of the uncontested
performance of the particular services so ordered and receipt by the City of Contractor's invoice
for payment of same. In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so
contested may be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. No interest
will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually resolved. City will exercise
reasonableness in contesting any billing or portion thereof.
Acceptance by Contractor of payment shall operate as and shall release the City from all
claims or liabilities under this Agreement for any related to, done or furnished in connection with
the services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of the City in connection
with such services.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Written Notice. City 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
Contractor 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 Contractor for Services actually rendered
up to the effective date of termination and Contractor shall continue to provide City with
Services requested by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of
termination.
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5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Contractor hereby warrants to City that Contractor has
made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to
Contractor's Services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after
the Effective Date of this Agreement, Contractor hereby agrees immediately to make full
disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Contractor, 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 parry without the prior written
approval of City.
5.3 Unauthorized Access. Contractor 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. Contractor 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, Contractor 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.
Contractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said
three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of
Contractor involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City.
Contractor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary
Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Contractor
not less than ten(10) days written notice of any intended audits.
Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a
provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until expiration of three
(3) years after final payment of the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at
reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subcontractor involving transactions related to the subcontract, and further that City shall have
access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided
adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor not less than ten (10) days written
notice of any intended audits.
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7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor 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, Contractor 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 subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the
doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and
employees, and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Contractors and
subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation
of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is further understood that City
shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Contractor or any officers,
agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Contractor. Neither Contractor, nor any
officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Contractor shall be entitled to any
employment benefits from City. Contractor 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 subcontractors. Contractor waives and releases the City from any claims related to
classification or alleged misclassification as an independent contractor, including but not limited
to claims relating to taxes, insurance, overtime and benefits.
Contractor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a
partnership or joint enterprise between the City and the Contractor. Both parties acknowledge
and agree that this is a non-exclusive Agreement; Contractor is free to perform veterinary
services for other clients and the City is free to contract with other veterinarians.
In performing obligations and duties under this Agreement, Contractor is expected to
exercise his independent judgement and discretion as a veterinarian license by the State of Texas.
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1 LIABILITY - CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR
CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR
EMPLOYEES.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS
OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND
ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
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ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO
THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR
MALFEASANCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR
EMPLOYEES.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
9.1 Assignment. Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties,
obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City
grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and
Contractor under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of
Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all
obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a
written agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor shall
agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement as such
duties and obligations may apply. Contractor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of
any such subcontract and a copy of subcontractor's insurance certificate(s) in accordance with
the specifications in Section 10.2 of this Agreement, including but not limited to the endorsement
naming the City as an additional insured and the waiver of subrogation.
10. INSURANCE.
Contractor 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
$250,000 - Bodily injury per person
$500,000 - Bodily injury per occurrence
$100,000 - Property damage
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Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Contractor, its employees,
agents, representatives in the course of providing Services under this
Agreement. "Any vehicle" shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non-
owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation (If Contractor's employees are used in the
performance of the Agreement):
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):
$300,000- Each Claim Limit
$900,000 - Aggregate Limit
The above described Professional Liability coverage is required for each
licensed veterinarian performing any duties under the Agreement.
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 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
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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 Contractor has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor
proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. LICENSES AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
Contractor 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 Contractor of any violation
of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Contractor shall immediately desist from and
correct the violation.
Contractor certifies and warrants that on the day any work is to commence under this
Agreement and during the duration of the Agreement, contractor shall have and maintain all of
the current, valid and appropriate federal, state, and local licenses and permits necessary for the
provision of services under this Agreement. Contractor shall notify City within twenty-four(24)
hours of any lapse, revocation, or actual or proposed disciplinary action by a licensing authority
with regard to Contractor or any employee. Contractor also certifies that if any employee or
subcontractor is used in the performance of this Agreement, that such employee or subcontractor
shall have and maintain all of the current, valid, and appropriate federal, state and local licenses
and permits necessary for the provision of services under this Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT.
Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors
in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor'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
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FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
BY CONTRACTOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS,
SUBCONTRACTORSS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR:
City of Fort Worth Pet Vet Relief Services, PLLC
Attn: Fernando Costa,Assistant City Manager c/o Linwood Stark, D.V. M.
200 Texas Street 1400 Hi Line Drive, Apt. 818
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Dallas, Texas 75207
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's
Office at same address
14. RESERVED.
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 Contractor 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
Contractor'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,
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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 Contractor 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 and B.
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.
23. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibits A and B, contains the entire understanding and
agreement between City and Contractor, 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.
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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.
Contractor warrants that its Services will be of a professional quality and conform to
generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the Services are completed. In such event, at
Contractor's option, Contractor 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
Contractor 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. 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
Contractor whose name, title and signature is affixed to this Agreement. Each party is fully
entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in
multiples this day of , 20—.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH: CONTRACTOR
PET VET RELIEF SERVICES,PLLC
a Professio al Limited Liability Company
By: By:
Name: Fernando Costa Nam, e"Lin
Title: Assistant City Manager ii- tE7—Managing member
Date: Date: z
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By: &We: Tim Mort-on', D.V.M.
Title:Assistant Director, Code
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Title: i Secretary ............... Nam(5� Melinda Ramos
Title: Sr.Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By sigring,I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration
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Title:
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: C-28452
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Perform spay/neuter surgery, recovery, discharge and other tasks associated with spay/neuter
procedures. Animals will be selected for surgery by City employees.
The Contractor(veterinarian)will conform to all surgical standards as dictated by the Texas
Veterinary Medical Practices Act.
Follow-up care shall be provided by the Contractor.
Prices for pet sterilization included within this Agreement are comprehensive. They include and
assume:
1. All veterinary staff is fully licensed and insured within Texas to practice veterinary
medicine.
2. All drug and pet sterilization records will be recorded and will be maintained by the City
as required by Texas law.
3. All soft goods (materials, drugs and supplies) required for the sterilization of identified
pets will be provided by the City. This Agreement also assumes Contractor's use of
existing City materials (the use of large items at the shelter, including, but not limited to,
Fort Worth Animal Care and Control (FWACC) pet carriers for surgery transport or
surgical lights,tables, anesthesia machines and oxygen concentrators, mops and cleaning
materials) when surgeries are done onsite at the shelter.
4. Shelter staff will fill out surgery forms for animals to accurately track all services and
provide surgery documentation for each animal serviced.
5. Contractor will have the ability to decline animals the Contractor determines are not good
surgery candidates at all times. NO in heat or pregnancy fees will be assessed.
6. FWACC kennel staff will monitor animals daily during cage cleaning post-surgery and
alert Contractor of any concerns staff have about animals post-surgery as soon as
problems develop. Post-surgical issues will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Explanation of Service Cost of Service
Male" ('0mpr'eilrnsiv e Neuter $16.00
Female j E`OT11prehcn�iNC S11,1N, $16.00
Fema] I oLi $16.00
Male Do,-- omprC11Cj)Skc ' cuter $16.00
C halc 1.�iu �►ot�.. Char 4 for Umbilical Hernia $20.00
IN pi Chili',�-,e Ldditiona ( Irar2e dominal or Inguinal Cryptorchid $20.00
Pv owelra Char�-,C �'�dditional ( harge for f'. imetra $20.00
✓IINIMUI' ' 5500 0 PAY PER SURGERY DAY
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT�RTii
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/24/2017
REFERENCE ** 23VETERNIARY SERVICES
DATE: 10/24/2017 NO.: C-28452 LOG NAME: PETVET RELIEF
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Professional Services Agreement with PetVet Relief Services, PLLC, Dr. L.
Starks for Veterinary Services for the Code Compliance Department in an Amount Not to
Exceed $120,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2018 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize a Professional Services Agreement with PetVet
Relief Services, PLLC, Dr. L. Starks, for veterinary services for the Code Compliance Department in
an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 annually for an initial term of one year and the option to renew
for four additional one-year terms.
DISCUSSION:
The Code Compliance Department's Animal Care and Control Division will use this Professional
Services Agreement to provide care for animals housed in the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and
Adoption Center. Services performed will be spay/neuter surgeries, recovery, discharge and other
tasks associated with spay/neuter procedures for adopted and reclaimed animals.
AGREEMENT TERMS - Upon City Council approval, the initial one-year term of this Contract shall
begin October 24, 2017 and expire October 23, 2018. This Agreement may be renewed for up to four
additional one-year terms at the City's option. No compensation in excess of the agreed upon amount
will be paid without approval by the City Council in accordance with the City Charter, City Code and
Procurement Policies.
M/WBE OFFICE -A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by
Code Compliance and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance,
because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier
opportunities are negligible.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget within the
General Fund. Prior to any expenditure being made, the Code Compliance Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett (6345)
Additional Information Contact: Brandon Bennett (6345)
ATTACHMENTS
Dr Starks form 1295.pdf
PSA 2017 Pet Vet Relief (Dr Starks)FINAL.Ddf
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295
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Complete Nos.1-4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos.1,2,3,5,and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form,and the city,state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number
of business. 2017-265560
PetVet Relief Services,PLLC
Dallas,TX United States Date Filed:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is 09/26/2017
being filed.
PetVet Relief Services,PLLC 101:1e
Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the'conbuM and provide a
description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract.
49150
Small animal surgery and Shelter Medicine
Nature of interest
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Name of interested Party City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling Intermediary
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party.
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6 AFFIDAVIT I swear,or affirm,under penalty of perjury,that the above disclosure is true and correct_
\\ Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
AFFIX NOTARY STAMP!SEAL ABOVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me,by the said b n W oo d S+,,r t S this the day ci�,
20 i 2- to certify which,witness my hand and seal of office.
Sign re of officer administering oath ri ted name of officer administering oath ��Qc.S._ 'officer admin�sterng 20.
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