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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 39902CITE' SECRETARY CONTRACT N0,: . CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This contract is made by and between the City of Fort Worth, Texas, a home rule municipal corporation situated in portions of Tarrant, Denton and Wise Counties, Texas, hereinafter called "City," acting herein by and through Dale A. Fisseler, its duly authorized City Manager, and Bruce M. Toplek, an individual, hereinafter called "Consultant." 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Consultant hereby agrees to perform in accordance with the highest professional industry standards professional auditing and accounting services as assigned. Attached hereto and incorporated for all purposes incident to this contract is Exhibit "A," Statement of Work, more specifically describing the services to be provided hereunder. 2. TERM. Unless terminated pursuant to section 4, this contract shall be effective upon the date of execution and shall expire upon completion of all work contemplated herein, but not later than May 15, 2010. 3. COMPENSATION. The City shall pay Consultant an amount not to exceed $7,200.00 in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Payment Schedule attached as Exhibit "B," which is incorporated for all purposes herein. Consultant 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 Consultant not specified by this Agreement unless the City first approves such expenses in writing. 4. TERMINATION. 4.1. Written Notice. The City or Consultant 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 the City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Consultant of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated. 4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date, the City shall pay Consultant for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and Consultant shall continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. 5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Consultant hereby warrants to the City that Consultant has made full disclosure in writing of any -� existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Consultant's services under this Agreement. In the ,.��® LiTY 5IEGkcfARY Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth FT. W`}RTW, Tx Page 1 of 8 event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Consultant hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to the City in writing. Consultant, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, further agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the City. Consultant 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. Consultant shall notify the City immediately if the security or integrity of any City information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised. 6. RIGHT TO AUDIT. Consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this contract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the consultant involving transactions relating to this Contract at no additional cost to the City. Consultant agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Consultant 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 Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits. Consultant 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 reasonable notice of intended audits. 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is expressly understood and agreed that Consultant 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, Consultant 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. Consultant acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors and subcontractors. Consultant further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Consultant. 8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. CONSULTANT SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE ANDIOR 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 CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. CONSULTANT COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) ANDIOR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth Page 2 of 8 NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. Consultant 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 Consultant under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations under this Agreement prior to the assignment. If the City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor shall execute a written agreement with the Consultant referencing this Agreement under which the subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. The Consultant shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS. Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If the City notifies Consultant of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Consultant shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 11. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT. Consultant, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Consultant'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 Consultant, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors or successors in interest, Consultant agrees to assume such liability and to indemnify and defend the City and hold the 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 The CITY: City of Fort Worth Attn: [insert department/contact] 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth TX 76102-6311 Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 13. SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES. Neither the City not Consultant shall, during the term of this agreement and additionally for a perioA 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 Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth Page 3 of 8 agreement, without the prior written consent of the person's employer. 14. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers. 15. NO WAIVER. The failure of the City or Consultant 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 Consultant'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 internal 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 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 MAJEURE. The City and Consultant 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. 19. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. 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 hereto. 21. AMENDMENTS / MODIFICATIONS / EXTENSTIONS. No extension, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless such extension, modification, or amendment is set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative and delivered on behalf of such party. 22. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the schedule of exhibits attached hereto and any documents Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth Page 4 of 8 incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Consultant, 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. 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. The other party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth Page 5 of 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples this day of �= nId. CITY OF FORT WORTH: ey: Da' L3 B�y:� Assis ant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: agd Date Approved: Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth Page 6 of 8 [NAME OF CONSULTANT]: By: Name: Bruce M. Toplek Title: Consultant Date: A/9 S/40 EXHIBIT A STATEMENT OF WORK Consultant agrees to perform in accordance with the highest professional industry standards the following professional auditing and accounting services as assigned: 1.1 Conducting various portions of Homeland Security Grant Audits. 1.2 Documenting the results of their audit work in conformance with City of Fort Worth Internal Audit Department standards; along with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth Page 7 of 8 PAYMENT SCHEDULE 3.1 The maximum amount to be paid to Consultant for all services performed hereunder shall be $7,200.00, which shall include all expenses incurred by Consultant, 3.2 Payment shall be made based on an hourly rate of $30.00 per hour worked on the listed scope of services, hereinafter "Consultant's Fee." 3.3 Consultant shall submit a monthly invoice to the City for payment of the sums referenced in section 3.2. This invoice shall include the City's contract number and contract purchase order number, the quantity of hours worked and the dates work was performed. Time sheets covering invoiced timeframes shall be submitted with the invoices, and shall include the signature of the Assistant City Auditor attesting to the hours worked. 3.4 It is understood that this Contract contemplates the provision of full and complete consulting services for this project, including any and all necessary changes or contingencies to complete the work as outlined in Exhibit A, "Statement of Work," for the fee described in Section 3.2. Contract for Professional Services Bruce M. Toplek /City of Fort Worth Page 8 of 8