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LICENSE AGREEMENT
WORLD BOOK
Library
THIS SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE AGREEMENT ( "Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, hereafter referred to
as (the "City") and World Book, an Illinois based corporation incorpated in Delaware, hereafter
referred to as (the "Vendor"). All parties to this Agreement may, from time to time, be referred to
as the "Parties".
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
The Contract documents shall include the following:
1. This Agreement for World Book
2. Exhibit A— Description of World Book Online
3. Exhibit B—Service Pricing Schedule
4. Exhibit C—Statement of Work
5. Exhibit D—Sample Contract Renewal Notice
6. Exhibit E—Signature Verification Form
RECITALS:
A. WHEREAS World Book owns and operates World Book Online, a database service that
enables Authorized Users to download and/or view youth oriented reference information,
timelines, and encyclopedia articles by way of the Vendor website and mobile app
B. WHEREAS Vendor wishes to sell the right to use the Service to the City subject to the terms
and conditions described in this Agreement
C. WHEREAS City desires to purchase the right to use the Service from the Vendor subject to
the terms and conditions described in this Agreement
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions contained in this Agreement and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
In addition to terms elsewhere defined in the Agreement, the following terms shall have
the meanings set forth in this Section 1 for purposes of this Agreement:
1.1. "Agreement'shall mean this Agreement by and between the Vendor and CITY
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1.2. "Authorized Sites" shall mean all branches and outlets of the Fort Worth Library
1.3. "Authorized Users"shall mean Fort Worth Library Patrons
1.4. "Patron" shall mean Fort Worth Library cardholders and in-house visitors to an
Authorized Site
1.5. "In-house" shall mean Internet Protocols (IPs) registered to an Authorized Site or
staff computer
1.6. "City"shall mean the City of Fort Worth
1.7. "Vendor"shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement
1.8. "Content"shall mean both the textual and graphic information that is transmitted
1.9. "Effective Date" Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties, "Effective
Date"of this Agreement shall mean the date signed by both Parties
1.10. "Library" shall mean the Fort Worth Library system
1.11. "License"shall mean a revocable permission given to an individual or entity which
allows that individual or entity the right to use or access the property of the rightful
owner or legal distributor of the property
1.12. "Licensed Content"shall mean digital files,titles,websites,and supporting material
copyrighted by the Vendor or its licensor(s) that is made available to Library
patrons under the terms of this Agreement.
1.13. "Personal Use"shall mean use which is of a personal nature and used only by the
person who is authorized to use such media, and prohibits the sharing of said
media with the public or placing such media in the public domain. This Agreement
adopts the definitions of "personal use" as established by the Courts and U. S.
Copyright laws.
1.14. "Purchase Agreement"shall mean the right to access Vendor's World Book Online
(including World Book Mobile,World Book Kids,World Book Student, Enciclopedia
Estudiantil Hallazgos, and World Book Timelines) service for a specified price
("Purchase Agreement Price") and expiring after a specified length of time
("Subscription Agreement Term")
1.15. "Purchase Agreement Price" shall mean the price established for access to the
Service.
1.16. "Remote access" shall mean access by Authorized Users to the Service content
from locations other than the Fort Worth Library's physical facilities
1.17. "Service"shall mean World Book Online(including World Book Mobile,World Book
Kids, World Book Student, Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos, and World Book
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Timelines) and is related to City's ongoing access to and use of such service via
the Internet.
1.18. "Subscription Agreement Term" refers to the right to access the Vendor Service
for a limited period of time. Except as otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by
the Parties, the Subscription Agreement Term of this Agreement commences on
the Effective Date and continues in effect for one year.
1.19. "Third party" shall mean any person, business, or organization other than the
Vendor and City
1.20. "Unlimited simultaneous access" shall mean immediate, concurrent access for all
Authorized Users
2. Responsibilities.
2.1. Vendor Responsibilities. The Parties agree that World Book shall have the
following responsibilities:
a) Providing World Book Online as described in Exhibit A
b) Providing unlimited simultaneous access to World Book Online for all Library
facilities in the Fort Worth System
c) Providing unlimited simultaneous remote access to World Book Online for
Authorized Users
d) Establishing, hosting, and administering the Library's Website Portal and
mobile app to the Service
e) Additional responsibilities as described in Exhibit C Statement of Work
2.2. City Responsibilities. The Parties agree that the City shall have the following
responsibilities:
a) Providing the Vendor with the annual Purchase Agreement Price as described
herein in Exhibit B
b) Informing the Vendor of any suggested modification, variation, or
improvements to the Service and operating procedures
c) Maintaining network infrastructure that supports use of the Service
d) Restricting remote access to the Service to Authorized Users
3. License.
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3.1. Vendor hereby grants to the City a nontransferable and non-exclusive right to
access and use the Vendor's Licensed Content and services according to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.2. The Content and Services made available to Authorized Users are the subject of
copyright protection and the original copyright owner (Vendor and its licensors)
retains the ownership of the Content and Services and all portions thereof. Vendor
does not transfer any ownership. The Library may use the Service and Content
for training, reference, promotion, and other internal business purposes. The City
assumes no responsibility for Authorized Users' use of the Service and Content.
3.3. The Library is authorized to provide secure electronic links to the Service and
Licensed Content from its website. The Library will establish and maintain login or
other authorization protocols that allow only Authorized Users to access the
Vendor's Licensed Content.
3.4. The City will be solely responsible for determining Authorized Users who will have
access to the Service under this agreement, within the conditions outlined in the
Purchase Agreement Price.
3.5. For the avoidance of doubt, if CITY provides remote access to individuals not
authorized by this Agreement, or by a subsequent amendment hereto, on a
broader scale than was contemplated at the inception of this Agreement then
Vendor may hold the CITY in breach and suspend access to the Service.
3.6. The City is authorized to provide remote access and on-site access through its
Authorized Sites to the Content and Service to any Authorized Users on an
unlimited simultaneous basis, within the conditions outlined in the Purchase
Agreement Price.
3.7. Authorized Sites may be added to or deleted from this Agreement as mutually
agreed upon by Vendor and City.
3.8. During the Initial and Renewal terms, the City will subscribe to the download
service model at the annual price described in Exhibit B. The City may, at its
discretion, add streaming services at the beginning of any Renewal Term at the
annual price described in Exhibit B.
4. Term.
This Agreement shall be effective on the Effective Date/date signed by both parties and,
unless terminated sooner as provided herein, shall expire one (1) year thereafter. Following the
Initial Term, this Agreement may be renewed annually at the City's discretion (Renewal Term).
The City shall provide Vendor with a Contract Renewal Notice indicating its intent to renew at
least thirty(30)days prior to the end of each term. Both the City and Vendor must sign this Notice,
a copy of which is attached as Exhibit D for informational purposes only. The City shall provide
Vendorwith written notice of its intention not to renew at least thirty(30)days priorto the expiration
of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term.
5. Compensation and Invoicing.
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The City shall pay Vendor an annual amount in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement and the Service Pricing Schedule attached as Exhibit B. Annual price for the Service
shall not increase by more than 2% for any Renewal Term unless both Parties agree in writing.
Vendor must provide City at least 90 days' written notice if the Renewal Term price will increase
by more than 2%. Vendor shall not perform any additional services for the City not specified by
this Agreement unless the City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such
services. The City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this
License unless the City first approves such expenses in writing. Vendor shall not invoice City for
Renewal Terms until both Parties have signed the City's Contract Renewal Notice, a sample of
which is attached as Exhibit D for informational purposes only.
6. Termination.
6.1. Convenience. Either the City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time
and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days written notice of
termination.
6.2. Fiscal Funding Out. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by
the City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, the City will notify
Vendor of such occurrence, and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of
the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense
to the City of any kind whatsoever,except as to the portions of the payments herein
agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
6.3. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, the City shall pay Vendor for services
actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue
to provide the City with services requested by the City and in accordance with this
Agreement up to the effective date of termination. In the event of termination due
to Vendor's breach of this Agreement, the Vendor shall refund to the City the
unused portion of the paid subscription fees. Upon termination of this Agreement
for any reason, Vendor shall provide the City with copies of all completed or
partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event
Vendor has received access to City information or data as a requirement to
perform services hereunder, Vendor shall return all City provided data to the City
in a machine readable format or other format deemed acceptable to the City.
7. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
7.1. Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to the City that Vendor has made
full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to
Vendor's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest
arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees
immediately to make full disclosure to the City in writing
7.2. Confidential Information. The City acknowledges that Vendor may use products,
materials, or methodologies proprietary to Vendor. The City agrees that Vendor's
provision of services under this Agreement shall not be grounds for the City to have
or obtain any rights in such proprietary products, materials, or methodologies
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unless the parties have executed a separate written agreement with respect
thereto. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that it
shall treat all information provided to it by the City ("City Information") as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the
prior written approval of the City.
7.3. Confidentiality of Library Records.Vendor understands and acknowledges that the
State of Texas provides an exception to Texas Government Code Section 552.021
Availability of Public Information, for library records that identify or serve to identify
a person who requested, obtained, or used a library material or service. Such
records may be disclosed only if (1) the library determines that disclosure is
reasonably necessary for the operation of the library and the record is not
confidential under other state or federal law(2)under Section 552.003 of the Texas
Government Code,or(3) to a law enforcement agency or prosecutor under a court
order of subpoena obtained after a showing to a district court that(A)disclosure of
the record is necessary to protect the public safety or(B)the record is evidence of
an offense or constitutes evidence that a particular person committed an offense.
Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that it shall treat
all information about Fort Worth Library Patrons provided to it by Library Patrons
or the City as confidential. Vendor agrees not to share or disclose Patron usage
history or Patrons'Personally Identifiable Information(PII)to any third party without
the prior written approval of the City. If Patron email addresses are collected for
the purposes of establishing an account, the addresses will not be used by the
Vendor for any other purpose without providing patrons an opt-out. The Vendor
agrees not to email Patrons or disclose their email addresses to any third party.
7.4. Unauthorized Access. Vendor shall store and maintain Patron usage history,
Patron's PII, and City Information in a secure manner using industry-standard
technology such as firewalls, SSL encrypted connections where applicable, and
data encryption. Vendor shall not allow unauthorized users to access, use, modify,
delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way.Vendor shall notify the City
immediately if it is required by law enforcement to release PII, or if the security or
integrity of any Patron or City information has been compromised or is believed to
have been compromised. In such event, Vendor shall, in good faith, use all
commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the City in identifying what
information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate
with the City to protect such information from further unauthorized disclosure.
7.5. City and Member Usage—Limiting Access Measures. The City will be solely
responsible for authenticating which Patrons will have access to World Book
Online under this Agreement. The City will implement and maintain reasonable
measures to ensure that only Authorized Users are able to access World Book
Online in-house or remotely.
8. Right to Audit.
Vendor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment
under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Vendor involving transactions relating to
this Agreement at no additional cost to the City. Vendor agrees that the City shall have access
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during normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate
and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this
section. The City shall give Vendor not fewer than 10 days written notice of any intended audits.
Vendor further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision
to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, 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 fewer than 10 days written notice of any intended
audits.
9. Independent Contractor.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor shall operate as an independent
contractor as to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent, representative or
employee of the City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this
Agreement, Vendor shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and
activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, contractors and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City, its officers, agents, servants and
employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors and
subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of
a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further understood that the City
shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any officers,
agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment
benefits from the City. Vendor shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and
reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or
subcontractors.
10. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
A. INDEMNIFICATION—World Book, Inc. agrees to indemnify, defend and save
harmless Fort Worth Public Library, its officers, agents and employees, from all
claims and losses whatsoever, including attorney's fees occurring or resulting to
any and all persons, and from any and all claims and losses resulting to any
person, firm, or corporation for damages, injury, or death directly arising out of or
connected with World Book's performance of this Agreement.
To the extent allowed under Texas law, Fort Worth Public Library agrees to
indemnify, defend and save harmless World Book, Inc., its officers, agents, and
employees from all claims and losses whatsoever, including attorney's fees
occurring or resulting to any and all persons, and from any and all claims and
losses resulting to any person, firm or corporation for damages, injury, or death
directly arising out of or connected with [Subscriber's] performance of this
Agreement. Nothing in this section is intended to create a Sinking Fund.
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B. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT—(i) Vendor warrants that all
Deliverables, or any part thereof, furnished hereunder, including but not
limited to: programs, documentation, software, analyses, applications,
methods, ways, and processes (in this section each individually referred to
as a "Deliverable" and collectively as the "Deliverables,") do not infringe
upon or violate any patent, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade
secrets, or any intellectual property rights or other third party proprietary
rights, in the performance of services under this Agreement.
(ii)Vendor shall be liable and responsible for any and all claims made against
City of infringement or any patent,copyright,trademark,service mark,trade
secret, or other intellectual property rights by the use of or supplying any
Deliverable(s) in the course of performance or completion of, or in any way
connected with providing the services, or City's continued use of the
Deliverable(s) hereunder.
(iii) Vendor agrees to indemnify, defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and
expense, including the payment of attorney's fees, any claim or action
against the City for infringement of any patent,copyright,trade mark,service
mark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right arising from Vendor's
use of the Deliverable(s), or any part thereof, in accordance with this
Agreement, it being understood that this agreement to indemnify, defend,
settle or pay shall not apply if City modifies or misuses the Deliverable(s).
So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or
actions against City pursuant to this section the Vendor shall have the right
to conduct the defense of any such claims or action and all negotiations for
its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim;
however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such
settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect the City's
interest, and City agrees to cooperate with Vendor in doing so. In the event
City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility for payment of costs
and expense for any claim or action brought against the City of infringement
arising under this Agreement, the City shall have the sole right to conduct
the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement
or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however,
Vendor shall fully participate and cooperate with the City in defense of such
claim or action. City agrees to give Vendor timely written notice of any such
claim or action, with copies of all papers City may receive relating thereto.
Notwithstanding the foregoinq,the City's assumption of payment of costs or
expenses shall not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify the City under this
Agreement. If the Deliverable(s), or any part thereof, is held to infringe and
the use thereof is enjoined or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or
compromise,such use is materially adversely restricted,Vendor shall, at its
own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for City the right
to continue to use the Deliverable(s); or(b)modify the Deliverable(s)to make
them/it non-infringing, provide that such modification does not materially
adversely affect City's authorized use of the Deliverable(s); or(c)replace the
Deliverable(s)with equally suitable,compatible, and functionally equivalent
non-infringing Deliverable(s) at no additional charge to City; or(d) if none of
the foregoing alternative is reasonable available to Vendor, terminate this
Agreement, and refund all unused amounts paid to Vendor by the City,
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subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies
available to City under law. VENDOR'S OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL
BE SECURED BY THE REQUISITE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND AMOUNTS
SET FORTH BELOW:
11. Insurance.
11.1. The Vendor shall carry the following insurance coverage with a company that is
licensed to do business in Texas or otherwise approved by the City:
1. Commercial General Liability
a. Combined limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence; $4 million
aggregate or
b. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000
aggregate and Umbrella Coverage in the amount of $4,000,000.
Umbrella policy shall contain a follow-form provision and shall include
coverage for personal and advertising injury.
c. Defense costs shall be outside the limits of liability.
2. Automobile Liability Insurance covering any vehicle used in providing
services under this Agreement, including owned, non-owned, or hired
vehicles, with a combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
3. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) in the amount of $1,000,000
claim and $1,000,000 aggregate limit.
4. Statutory Workers'Compensation requirements per the amount required by
statute and Employers' Liability Insurance shall be maintained with a
minimum limit of$1,000,000 policy limit each accident/occurrence.
5. Any other insurance as reasonably requested by City.
11.2. General Insurance Requirements:
1. All applicable policies shall name the City as an additional insured thereon,
as its interests may appear. The term City shall include its employees,
officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted
services.
2. The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of the City of Fort Worth.
3. A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits
of coverage shall be provided to the City. Ten (10) days' notice shall be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent
to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas St., Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address.
4. The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating
of A- VII in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably
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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.
5. Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
6. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Vendor has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to and approved by the City's Risk
Management Division prior to execution of this Agreement.
12. Assignment and Subcontracting.
Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. If the City grants consent to an
assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with the City and the Vendor under
which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this
Agreement. The Vendor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations under this
Agreement prior to the assignment. If the City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor
shall execute a written agreement with the Vendor referencing this Agreement under which the
subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of the Vendor under this
Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. The Vendor shall provide the City with a
fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
However, Vendor may assign or transfer this Agreement to an affiliated company or to a
third party that acquires substantially all of its assets upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
City. If for some reason the City does not want to, or cannot transact with the new company, the
City is entitled to a pro-rated refund of the price based upon the time used.
13. Successors &Assigns.
This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the City, and the Vendor's
successors and assigns.
14. Copyright.
City acknowledges that the computer software utilized by the Vendor's service is protected
by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of the software
is not allowed. The City will not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, translate,
attempt to discover the source code, or create derivative works from the software.
Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, the City may not copy, use,
sublicense, lease or otherwise remarket or distribute by any means now or hereafter available any
portion of or content on the Site.
The Library agrees:
(i) to promptly notify World Book if the Library or its Authorized Users suspect unauthorized
use of the Site;
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(ii) that the Library and its Authorized Users are responsible for the results obtained, and
conclusions drawn from use of the World Book Online Site;
(iii) that the Library and its Authorized Users will comply with all applicable laws,regulations,
or conventions in using the Site;
(iv) that neither the Library nor its Authorized Users are a specifically designated individual
or entity under any U.S. (or other) embargo or otherwise subject, either directly or
indirectly, to any order issued by any agency of the U.S. Government (or any other
government) limiting, barring, revoking or denying, in whole or in part, the Library or its
Authorized User's export privileges and that the Library will immediately notify World
Book in the event the Library or any of its Authorized Users become subject to any such
order; and
(v) that neither the Library nor its Authorized Users will export or re-exportany Site content,
directly or indirectly, to any countries that are subject to U.S. export restrictions.
15. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations.
Vendor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations. If the City notifies Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules
or regulations, Vendor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
16. Non-Discrimination Covenant.
Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Vendor's duties
and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any
individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. If any claim arises from an
alleged violation of this non-discrimination covenant by Vendor, its personal representatives,
assigns, subcontractors or successors in interest, Vendor agrees to assume such liability and to
indemnify and defend the City and hold the City harmless from such claim.
17. Notices.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation
of the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return
receipt requested, addressed as follows:
TO THE CITY:
City of Fort Worth With copy to:
Attn: Deborah C. Duke City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth Library City Attorney
500 W. 311 Street 200 Texas Street
Fort Worth TX 76102 Fort Worth TX 76102
Facsimile: 817-392-7734
TO VENDOR:
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World Book
Attn: Donald Keller
180 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60601
Facsimile No: 888-922-3766
18. Solicitation of Employees.
Neither the City nor Vendor shall, during the term of this Agreement and additionally for
a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as employee
or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other during the term
of this Agreement,without the prior written consent of the person's employer.This provision shall
not apply to an employee who responds to a general solicitation or advertisement of employment
by either party.
19. Governmental Powers.
It is understood and agreed that by the execution of this Agreement, the City does not
waive or surrender any of its governmental powers.
20. No Waiver.
The failure of the City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision
of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the City's
or Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right
on any future occasion.
21. Governing Law and Venue.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If
any action,whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought on the basis of this Agreement,
venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas orthe United States
District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
22. 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.
23. Force Majeure.
The City and Vendor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control (force
majeure), including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or
regulation, acts 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.
24. Headings Not Controlling.
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Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes online and shall
not be deemed part of this Agreement.
25. Review of Counsel.
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed this
Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are
to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or exhibits hereto.
26. Amendments.
No amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless such
amendment is set forth in a written instrument,and duly executed by an authorized representative
of each party.
27. Entirety of Agreement.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated
herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and
Vendor, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior
or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in
conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
28. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart
shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute
one and the same instrument. An executed Agreement, modification, amendment, or separate
signature page shall constitute a duplicate if it is transmitted through electronic means, such as
fax or e-mail, and reflects the signing of the document by any party. Duplicates are valid and
binding even if an original paper document bearing each party's original signature is not
delivered.
29. Warranty of Services.
Vendor warrants that its services will be of a professional quality and conform to generally
prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within
thirty(30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's option,
Vendor shall either(a)use commercially reasonable efforts to re-perform the services in a manner
that conforms to the warranty, or (b) refund the unused fees paid by the City to Vendor for the
nonconforming services.
30. Changes to Service or Content
Vendor has the right, at any time, to make modifications to the content and operation,
performance, or functionality of the Service. Vendor must notify Library at least 60 days prior to
making any modifications that materially affect patrons' use of the service, and provide help
announcing such updates. If such a modification materially impairs the value of this Agreement
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to City, City shall have the option to terminate this Agreement and receive a pro-rata refund of
any Fees paid constitute a material breach for which the Library may terminate this agreement
under the terms of Section 6 Termination.
31. Changes to Integrated Library System
The City upgrades its Integrated Library System according to the system vendor's
upgrade release schedule. The City also has the right, at any time, to migrate to a different
integrated library system. The City shall notify the Vendor at least 30 days prior to a scheduled
upgrade or migration to confirm compatibility. In the event the Vendor's service is not
compatible with the upgraded or new system, the City and Vendor may mutually agree to a
timeframe by which the Service will be modified so it is compatible, or terminate this Agreement
under the terms of this Agreement.
32. Notice of Terms of"Click-Through" License Terms.
In the event that Vendor requires Authorized Users to agree to terms relating to the use
of the Licensed Content before permitting Authorized Users to gain access to the Licensed
Content (commonly referred to as "click-through" licenses), the Vendor shall provide the Library
with notice of and an opportunity to comment on such terms fourteen (14) days prior to their
implementation. If the Vendor and Library cannot mutually agree upon the"click-through"license
terms during this fourteen (14) day period, this shall constitute a material breach for which the
Library may terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Vendor prior to the "click-through"
implementation date. In no event shall the terms of such "click-through" licenses materially differ
from the provisions of this Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms of such
"click-through" licenses and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
33. Network Access.
The Vendor does not require access to the City of Fort Worth Network to provide this
service. The Library links to the web portal provided by and maintained by the Vendor.
34. Immigration Nationality Act.
The City of Fort Worth actively supports the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) which
includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and
nondiscrimination.Vendor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees who
perform work under this Agreement.Vendor shall complete the Employment Eligibility Verification
Form (1-9), maintain photocopies of all supporting employment eligibility and identity
documentation for all employees, and upon request, provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and
supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement.
Vendor 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. Vendor shall provide City
with a certification letter that it has complied with the verification requirements required by this
Agreement. Vendor 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 Vendor.
35. Customer Support.
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Vendor shall provide the Library with email and/or telephone technical and customer
support(including feedback, problem-solving, and/or general questions) during standard
business hours (8:OOAM-5:OOPM CST)with response by the Vendor within twenty-four(24)
hours.
36. Downtime and Maintenance.
Vendor shall use reasonable efforts to provide the Licensed Content to the Library and
Authorized Users on a daily, twenty-four(24) hour, seven (7) days a week basis with an average
of 98%up-time per month. The 2%down-time includes periodic unavailability due to maintenance
of the server(s), the installation or testing of software, and the loading of additional Licensed
Content as it becomes available. Scheduled down-time will be performed at a time to minimize
inconvenience to Library and its Authorized Users. Vendor will make reasonable efforts to notify
the Library five (5) business days in advance of scheduled interruption or suspension of service
due to maintenance. Except where the force majeure provision applies, unscheduled or
scheduled interruption or suspension of service caused by the Vendor lasting more than forty-
eight(48) hours shall constitute a material breach of the agreement by the Vendor. A refund or a
credit against future fees at the option of the Library, or a prorated credit or refund where
interruption or suspension of service is partial, and where partial further adjusted in proportion to
the loss of service,shall be due the Library where the aggregate time of interruption or suspension
of service or partial service exceeds twenty-four(24) hours in any subscription Term.
37. Informal Dispute Resolution.
Except in the event of termination pursuant to Section 6.2, if either City or Vendor has a
claim, dispute, or other matter in question for breach of duty, obligations, services rendered or any
warranty that arises under this Agreement, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter
through this dispute resolution process. The disputing party shall notify the other party in writing as
soon as practicable after discovering the claim,dispute,or breach. The notice shall state the nature
of the dispute and list the party's specific reasons for such dispute. Within ten (10) business days
of receipt of the notice, both parties shall commence the resolution process and make a good faith
effort,eitherthrough email,mail,phone conference,in person meetings,or other reasonable means
to resolve any claim, dispute, breach or other matter in question that may arise out of, or in
connection with this Agreement. If the parties fail to resolve the dispute within sixty(60)days of the
date of receipt of the notice of the dispute, then the parties may submit the matter to non-binding
mediation in Tarrant County, Texas, upon written consent of authorized representatives of both
parties in accordance with the Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or
other applicable rules governing mediation then in effect. The mediator shall be agreed to by the
parties. Each party shall be liable for its own expenses, including attorney's fees; however, the
parties shall share equally in the costs of the mediation. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute
through mediation,then either party shall have the right to exercise any and all remedies available
under law regarding the dispute. Notwithstanding the fact that the parties may be attempting to
resolve a dispute in accordance with this informal dispute resolution process, the parties agree
to continue without delay all of their respective duties and obligations under this Agreement not
affected by the dispute. Either party may, before or during the exercise of the informal dispute
resolution process set forth herein, apply to a court having jurisdiction for a temporary restraining
order or preliminary injunction where such relief is necessary to protect its interests.
38. Public Information Act.
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Vendor understands and acknowledges that the City is a public entity under the laws of
the State of Texas and as such, all documents held by the City are subject to disclosure under
Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. Vendor shall clearly indicate to the City what
information it deems proprietary. If the City is required to disclose any documents that may reveal
any Propriety Information to third parties under the Texas Government Code,or by any other legal
process, law, rule or judicial order by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City will notify Vendor
prior to disclosure of such documents and give Vendor the opportunity to submit reasons for
objections to disclosure. The City will use its best efforts to secure and protect Vendor's
information in the same manner and to the same degree it protects its own proprietary information;
however, the City does not guarantee that any information deemed proprietary by the Vendor will
be protected from public disclosure if release is required by law. The foregoing obligation
regarding confidentiality shall remain in effect for a period of three(3) years after the expiration of
this Agreement.
39. Section Partial Invalidity.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the
remainder of this Agreement, which shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable
provision had never been a part of this Agreement but in a manner so as to carry out as nearly
as possible the parties' original intent.
40. Business with Israel
Contractor 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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's
signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor. (1) does not boycott
Israel,and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
41. 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(s) hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of
the Vendor whose name, title and signature is affixed on the Verification of Signature Authority
Form, which is attached hereto as Exhibit E and incorporated herein by reference. Each party is
fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or
any amendment hereto.
AGREED: AGREED:
CITY F T WO H: WORLD BO K:
By: By:
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Fernando Costa Authorized Signatory Name
Assistant City Manager
Date:
Printed Name:-ZOOA/G-. -lam . I4/1E-<
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ATTEST: ATTEST:
By: By:
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Title: City Secretary '
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration of
this contract,including ensuring all performance and
reporting requirements.
By:
Nam Maril} arvin
Title: Assist n Library Director
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Title: Assistant City Attorney
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY 17
FT.WORTH,TX
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
During the World Book Subscription Agreement Initial and Renewal Terms, World Book
will establish, host, and administer the Library's World Book Online website. Library and Patrons
will access Vendor's collection through the website portal the Vendor maintains for the Library.
The Library and its Patrons will access the Vendor's collection either inside the library (if allowed
and enabled by the Library) using the Library's own Internet connection or remotely from within
the United States.
Features:
• Online suite of youth research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source
collections, educator tools, student activities, timelines, pictures, audio, and video,
complemented by current periodicals and related websites
• Easy-to-use City-branded website interface with no software to install
• Simultaneous access to information for all Patrons and Library authorized users, in the
library or remotely
• World Book Mobile,World Book Kids, World Book Student, Enciclopedia Estudiantil
Hallazgos,World Book Timelines
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EXHIBIT B
SERVICE PRICING SCHEDULE
Service Name Term Pricing Cardholder Limit
Year 1:
World Book 10/07/2017— 10/06/2018 $8,000 Unlimited Simultaneous
Year 2:
World Book 10/07/2018— 10/06/2019 $8,000 Unlimited Simultaneous
Year 3:
World Book 10/07/2019— 10/06/2020 $8,000 Unlimited Simultaneous
Year 4:
World Book 10/07/2020— 10/06/2021 $8,000 Unlimited Simultaneous
Year 5:
World Book 10/07/2021 — 10/06/2022 $8,000 Unlimited Simultaneous
Subsequent years: Annual Renewal Term price may increase by no more than two percent (2%)
unless both Parties agree in writing. Vendor must provide City at least 90 days' written notice if
the Renewal Term price will increase by more than two percent(2%).
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EXHIBIT C
STATEMENT OF WORK
World Book,World Book Online
Setup
Within seven (7) days of Initial Term start date, Vendor shall set up hosted service to the
Licensed Content for in-house and remote Authorized Users as described in Responsibilities
and Exhibit A. The Vendor will offer installation support, including assisting with the
implementation of any Vendor software.
Authentication
Vendor will provide in-house authentication through Library supplied Internet Protocol (IP)
addresses. Remote Authorized Users will be authenticated by the Library through Polaris ILS.
Vendor will either provide the Library with an institutional login page and credentials to be
secured within Polaris ILS or work with the Library to establish SIP2 authentication. The
Library's use of proxy servers is permitted as long as any proxy server IP address limits remote
access to Authorized Users.
Testing
Vendor shall assist the Library with testing various Authorized User card types and remote and
in-house access. If no formal rejection is issued to the Vendor within thirty (30) days of Term
start date, the Licensed Content is deemed accepted by the Library.
Branding
The Vendor shall display the City's logo with an embedded hyperlink to the Fort Worth Library
website (http://fortworthtexas.gov/library/)on the homepage of the Licensed Content. The
Vendor may use the City's logo and website address exclusively as necessary to provide
custom branding to the Vendor's Licensed Content, only during the Term of this Agreement.
Usage Data
Vendor shall provide usage statistics on the number of sessions, searches, users, and/or
downloads on a monthly basis. Statistics shall be provided by the Vendor either via a secure
online portal with login credentials for staff data extraction or via email to
DigitalLibraryCaD-fortworthtexas.qov, within the first five (5) days of each calendar month.
Staff Training
Vendor shall provide live and/or recorded online training for Library staff related to the use of the
Licensed Content and any Vendor software. Vendor shall provide additional training to the
Library staff if made necessary by any updates or modifications to the Licensed Content or any
Vendor software.
End User Guides
The Vendor shall provide online Help or other user guides that are adaptable by the Library to
include frequently asked questions(FAQs), troubleshooting, and basic and advanced product
usage.
Marketing
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The Vendor shall provide the Library with customizable marketing materials for the Licensed
Content including but not limited to fact sheets, brochures, information sheets, posters, flyers,
newsletters, and promotional materials.
Timeframe/Milestones
The following milestones outline the timeline for the Statement of Work. The Parties may adjust
this schedule by mutual written consent at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled
milestone.
Task Finish Date
Execute Contract Executed Contract Date
Library supplies IPs or SIP2 connection information and 3 business days from Executed
City logo to Vendor Contract date
Vendor sets up hosted Licensed Content 7 business days from Executed
Contract date
Library&Vendor test in-house and remote access 9 business days from Executed
Contract date
Vendor provides training, End User Guides, and 12 business days from Executed
marketing materials Contract date
Library and Vendor complete Licensed Content setup 15 business days from Executed
and access Contract date
Library makes service available for patron use 30 business days from Executed
Contract date
Vendor supplies usage data extraction credentials 30 business days from Executed
Contract date
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EXHIBIT D
CITY OF FORT WORTH
SAMPLE CONTRACT RENEWAL NOTICE
DATE
[Vendor]
[Vendor Address]
Re: NOTICE OF CONTRACT RENEWAL
Contract No.CSC No. [xxxxx](the"Contract')
Renewal Term No.X: [Term Dates]
The above referenced Contract expires on [Expiration Date]. Pursuant to the Contract, contract renewals are at the
sole option of the City.This letter is to inform you that the City is exercising its right to renew CSC No. [xxxxx]for
an additional one year period,which will begin immediately upon the expiration of the current term and will end on
[new Expiration Date]. All other terms and conditions of CSC No. [xxxxx] remain unchanged. Please return this
signed acknowledgement letter,along with a copy of your current insurance certificate,to the address set forth
below,acknowledging receipt of the Notice of Contract Renewal.
Please log onto BuySpeed Online at http://fortworthtexas.gov/purchasin to insure that your company information is
correct and up-to-date.
If you have any questions concerning this Contract Renewal Notice,please contact me at the telephone number listed
below.
Sincerely yours,
[City Purchasing Staff name],Contract Compliance Specialist
FMS,Purchasing Division
817-392-[xxxx]-Direct
817-392-8440-Fax
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the Contract Renewal Notice for CSC No. [xxxxx] for a one year period ending on
new[Expiration Date].
By: Date:
Printed Name and Title
Signature
CITY OF FORT WORTH: ATTEST:
Fernando Costa,Assistant City Manager Mary J.Kayser,City Secretary
Date: M&C No. N/A
RECOMMENDED BY:
[namel,Assistant Library Director
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract,
including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
[name],Assistant Library Director
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EXHIBIT E
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
World Book
Legal Address: 180 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60601
Service(s)to be provided:
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind the Vendor and to execute any
agreement, amendment or change order on behalf of the Vendor. Such binding authority has
been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. The 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. The City is entitled to rely on
any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been properly executed by
the Vendor.
1. Name:
Position: PaEs�dEN�
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N WORLD BOOK Sales Quotation
World Book Inc.
180 N LaSalle Street,Suite 900 Quotation#: CQ445862013
Chicago,IL 60601 Quotation Date: 07/06/2017
Phone:(800)975-3250
Fax:(888)922-3766 Valid Until: 10/02/2017
http://www.woddbook.com Promo Code:
hftp://www.woddbookonline.com
Customer#: 12258
Presented To: Presented by: Allison Horton
World Book Sales Representative
Phone:312-819-8949
Fax:
allison.horton@ic.worldbook.com
Bill To: Fort Worth Public Library Ship To: Fort Worth Public Library
Marian Valentine Marian Valentine
500 W 3rd St 500 W 3rd St
Fort Worth TX Fort Worth TX
76102 76102
SKU Qty Title Item Price Extended Price
030XL 1 Online-Advance Library $5,000.00 $5,000.00
021XL 1 Online-Discover Library $1,500.00 $1,500.00
024XL 1 Online-Gran Hispanica Library $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Order Total $8,000.00
Sales Tax $0.00
Tax ID
Total $8,000.00
Notes
Payment Options Order Instructions
_Invoice the Institution listed above _Credit Card To place an order:
Purchase Order Required? World Book accepts most Credit Cards.
_Yes, Enter your contact information and you 1.Fax to(888)922-3766,or
Purchase Order#: will be contacted to complete your 2.Mail to
—No transaction. World Book, Inc.
Attn:Order Processing
180 N LaSalle Street
_Check or Money Order Print Name Suite 900
Make Checks payable to World Book Inc. Chicago,IL 60601
Phone Number
Terms &Conditions Signature
Standard Shipping&Handling is included in all prices.Prices are subject to change without I confirm that I am authorized by the above
notice.School/Library orders directly billed or under a purchase order are net 30 days from institution to make this purchase and that the
date of invoice.Taxes will apply unless valid Tax Exemption ID is provided.This order is institution will be responsible for the balance due
subject to acceptance in Chicago,IL.For full Terms and Conditions see in accordance with the terms specified.
hftp:/tworldbook.com/terms-conditions.
Authorized Signature
Print Name
Date