HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 53853 City Secretary Contract No. 53853
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CITY SECR�i�R
VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH("City"),a Texas home rule municipal corporation and MAGNUS
RESEARCH GROUP ("Vendor"), a Texas Non-Profit Corporation, 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; and
3. Exhibit B-Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits A,B and C,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 or C 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. Research partner services for the Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN)
Steering Committee and Coalition. The Steering Committee, in an effort to create a sustainable impact in
the currently selected PSN target enforcement sites, has decided to continue work even though PSN grant
funding has ceased in October of 2019. Exhibit "A," - Scope of Services more specifically describes the
services to be provided by Vendor hereunder.
2. Term This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below
("Effective Date") and shall expire on April 30, 2021 ("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, for up to four(4)one-year renewal options, at City's
sole discretion.
3. Party ObliLations. Vendor agrees to provide the services described in Section 1 and
Exhibit A of this agreement in an effort to ensure an intelligence and data driven PSN initiative.In exchange
for Vendor's services and to assist with Vendor's analysis, City agrees to provide information and data to
Vendor, including: monthly incident information for aggravated assaults, robberies, rape (I IA only),
juvenile info(all crimes for 17 and under)nonfatal shootings and murders in electronic form.Datasets will
include case numbers,dates,weekdays,times,address,xy coordinates,offense description,victim sex,age,
race, injuries sustained, and relationship to offender, gang relation/involvement, and whether the incident
occurred in PSN areas or another area of the city. - u- -"3
0MCIAL RECORD
4. Termination. CITY SECRETARY
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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 Information.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 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary,
City shall promptly notify Seller. It will be the responsibility of Seller to submit reasons objecting
to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City,
but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
5.3 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,
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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.
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, Vendors and subcontractors. 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 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 City shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any
officers,agents, servants,employees or subcontractor of Vendor. Neither Vendor,nor any officers,agents,
servants, employees or subcontractor 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 subcontractor.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY- VENDOR 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
VENDOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- VENDOR 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 ASSERTED,FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS(INCLUDINGALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
VENDOR'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 VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Vendor agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from City's use of the software 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;
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however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement,
negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate
with Vendor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility
for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for
infringement arising under this Agreement, City 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 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 consent 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. 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.
11. 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
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AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY VENDOR,ITS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORSS OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND
DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
12. 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 MAGNUS RESEARCH GROUP.
Attn: Assistant City Manager for IT Brittany Bachmann,Executive Director
200 Texas Street 12309 Bellaa Alba Drive
Fort Worth,TX 76102-6314 Fort Worth,TX 76126
Facsimile: (817)392-8654 817-703-2301
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Force Maieure. 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
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limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of the public
enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, epidemics or pandemics, material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority,transportation problems,restraints or prohibitions by any court,
board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any States, civil disturbances, other
national or regional emergencies,and/or any other similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond
the reasonable control of the Party whose performance is affected (collectively "Force Majeure Event").
The performance of any such obligation is suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such
prevention or hindrance, provided the affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an
explanation as to how it hinders the party's performance,as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence
of the Force Majeure Event. The form of notice required by this section shall be the same as section 12
above. Failure to give notice will result in the continuance of the obligations imposed by this Agreement
regardless of the extent of any existing Force Majeure Event.
19. 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.
20. 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, and C.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty(30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
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.
25. Immigration Nationality Act. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility
of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form(1-9). Upon request by City,Vendor shall provide City with copies of all 1-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures
and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
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PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Vendor.
26. Ownership of Work Product. City 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,City
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, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title and interest in
and to the Work Product,and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright,patent,trademark,trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free
from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
27. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that 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.
28. 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.
29. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
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.
(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
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By: Jesus Chapa(Apr 29,2020) this contract,including ensuring all performance and
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Title: Assistant City Manager
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Name: Becky McGibson
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Title: Planning Manager
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Name: Taylor Paris
ATTEST: Title: Assistant City Attorney
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
MAGNUS RESEARCH GROUP
The data collection and analysis efforts by a strong, qualified,trusted, and embedded research partner
(RP)ensure an intelligence-and data-driven PSN initiative. The RP will use the data and information
provided by City to accomplish a sustainable impact on PSN target enforcement sites. Specifically,the
RP will focus efforts on providing the following primary functions. The RP will:
1)provide comprehensive problem analyses aimed at understanding the underlying issues and problems
beyond the information contained in police reports and bulletin reports issued by Fort Worth PD crime
analysts;
2)create project-specific,weighed(according to severity of violent crime) emerging hot spot trend
visualizations that more accurately reflect shifts in densities of significant crimes;
3)collaborate with Fort Worth PD crime analysts and use gang database resources to create PSN area-
specific prolific violent offender lists and create similar lists for the most crime-prone locations and
places;
4)examine additional reports for these locations to identify location-specific crime and offending patterns
and use this information to inform highly focused deterrence and risk-mitigating efforts;
5)inform all coalition members in PSN meetings about results, findings, and observed crime trends
through presentations,maps, and statistics on a regular basis;
6)coordinate with tactical units on policing efforts specific to the highest-crime locations;
7)coordinate with other PSN coalition members to assist in recording and quantifying their efforts; and
8)evaluate the effectiveness of all deployed PSN strategies on an ongoing basis throughout the timespan
of the project.
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