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PROGRAM PROVIDER AGREEMENT
THIS PROGRAM PROVIDER AGREEMENT("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home-rule municipal corporation of the State of
Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, and FORT WORTH HOPE CENTER, a
Texas non-profit corporation("Provider").
WHEREAS, City, through its Neighborhood Services Department ("NSD") operates various
programs to provide career training,job assistance, and work guidance programs and activities for eligible
participants;and
WHEREAS,Provider wishes to provide additional career training programs for participants at the
Fort Worth HOPE Center located at 3625 E Loop 820 S,Fort Worth, TX 76119(the"HOPE Center").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this
Agreement, City and Provider hereby agree as follows:
SECTION I
LOCATION PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE
Provider shall provide OSHA Compliant Forklift Training and Supply Chain Logistics
Certification(the "Program"), as further described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein for all purposes, at the HOPE Center at times and dates to be determined and as mutually agreed
upon by City and Provider.
SECTION 2
TERM OF AGREEMENT
Unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms herein, the initial term of this Agreement shall
begin on June 15, 2020 and expire on December 31, 2021 ("Term"). This Agreement may be renewed for
five additional one-year periods upon written agreement of the Pat-ties.
SECTION 3
FEES AND PAYMENT
City shall pay Provider a fee for each eligible participant ("Program Participant") as set forth in
Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City's Neighborhood
Services Department shall select, nominate, and approve each Program Participant. The City shall not be
liable for fees for participants that have not been approved by the City. The City shall not be liable for
any additional amount not specified by this Agreement unless the City first approves such expenses in
writing.
SECTION 4
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 In addition to any other duties and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement, Provider
shall:
4.1.1 Be liable and responsible for the proper supervision of all the City or
Neighborhood Services Department approved Program Participants during the
program.
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4.1.2 Create and maintain a written safety program that includes procedures and rules
governing the Program, which shall be provided to the Neighborhood Services
Department Director, as applicable,upon request.
4.2 Provider agrees that it shall demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times.
Provider's conduct should be above reproach in all dealings with the community, participants, and staff.
Provider shall not engage in any conduct that may threaten, intimidate, disparage, bully, verbally abuse,
harass or assault the City, City employees, program participants or any other person. The City shall be the
sole judge of Provider's compliance with this section.
SECTION S
AGE REQUHtEMENT AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
5.1 The safety and security of all Program Participants is of paramount importance to the City.
Provider agrees and certifies to the City that prior to performing any Program under this Agreement,
Provider, and anyone that will attend or teach any Program on behalf of or with the Provider, has meet the
appropriate background screening standards adopted by the Neighborhood Services Department. Refusal
to submit to a background investigation or a failure of any background investigation shall be cause for
immediate termination of this Agreement. Provider assumes all liability for Provider's failure to comply
with this section.
5.2 Provider, and anyone that will attend or teach any Program on behalf of or with the
Provider, must be 18 years of age or older, except that an assistant instructor who is present with the
Provider during the Program may be 16 years of age or older.
SECTION 6
FORCE MAJEURE
If either party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement due
to acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies; wars; blockades;
insurrections; riots; epidemics; pandemics; public health crisis; earthquakes; fires; floods; restraints or
prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission or agency of the United States or of any state;
declaration of a state of disaster or of emergency by the federal, state, county, or City government in
accordance with applicable law; issuance of an Imminent Threat Alert or Elevated Threat Alert by the
United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent alert system that may be instituted by
any agency of the United States; any arrests and restraints; civil disturbances; or explosion; or some other
reason beyond the Party's reasonable control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so
affected by such Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such event. If a
Force Majeure Event occurs, the City may, in its sole discretion, close or postpone the opening of its
community centers, parks, or other City-owned and operated properties and facilities in the interest of
public safety and operate them as the City sees fit. Provider hereby waives any claims it may have against
the City for damages resulting from any such Force Majeure Event.
SECTION 7
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 PROVIDER SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND PERSONAL INJURY, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF PROVIDER, OR
ITS REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, CONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES, PATRONS,
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GUESTS, INVITEES, OR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. PROVIDER HEREBY EXPRESSLY
RELEASES AND DISCHARGES CITY FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY
DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS AND
PERSONAL INJURY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, THE OCCUPANCY OR USE OF THE CENTER AND ANY AND ALL
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THEREON SUSTAINED BY REASONS OF THE USE OF SAID
CENTER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
7.2 INDEMNIFICATION -- PROVIDER, AT ITS SOLE COST AND EXPENSE,
AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, AND HOLD
HARMLESS CITY AND CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND
SERVANTS (COLLECTIVELY, "INDEMNITEES") FOR, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIENS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS,
JUDGMENTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COURT COSTS,
ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION), OF ANY NATURE, KIND OR
DESCRIPTION ARISING OR ALLEGED TO ARISE BY REASON OF INJURY TO OR DEATH
OF ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY (1) RELATING TO THE USE
OR OCCUPANCY OF THE CENTER BY PROVIDER OR ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, PATRONS, GUESTS, PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS, OR INVITEES; (2) BY REASON OF ANY OTHER CLAIM WHATSOEVER
OF ANY PERSON OR PARTY OCCASIONED OR ALLEGED TO BE OCCASIONED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF PROVIDER OR ANY
OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
PATRONS, GUESTS, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, OR INVITEES OR OF ANY OTHER
PERSON ENTERING UPON THE CENTER WITH THE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INVITATION
OR PERMISSION OF PROVIDER; OR (3) BY ANY BREACH, VIOLATION OR
NONPERFORMANCE OF ANY COVENANT OF PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
(COLLECTIVELY, "LIABILITIES").
7.3 If any action or proceeding shall be brought by or against the City in connection with any
such liability or claim, Provider, on notice from City, shall defend such action or proceeding at Provider's
expense, by or through attorneys reasonably satisfactory to City.
7.4 It is agreed with respect to any legal limitations now or hereafter in effect and affecting
the validity or enforceability of the indemnification obligations under this Section, such legal limitations
are made a part of the indemnification obligation and shall operate to amend the indemnification obligation
to the minimum extent necessary to bring the provision into conformity with the requirements of such
limitations, and as so modified,the indemnification obligation shall continue in full force and effect.
7.5 Provider agrees to notify City promptly upon the receipt of any claim or lawsuit brought in
connection with any injury, death, or damages on the Center. Provider agrees to make its officers,
representatives, agents, and employees available to City, at all reasonable times, for any statements and
case preparation necessary for the defense of any claims or litigation for which City may be responsible
hereunder.
SECTION 8
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Provider shall abide by the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit B,which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
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SECTION 9
AUDIT
9.1 Provider agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after the
termination or expiration of this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers, and records of Provider involving transactions relating to this Agreement.
Provider agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Provider
facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Provider reasonable advance notice of
intended audits.
9.2 Provider further agrees to include in any contractor and subcontractor agreements
hereunder a provision to the effect that the contractor and subcontractors agree that the City shall, until the
expiration of three (3) years after the expiration or termination of the contract or subcontract, have access
to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of such contractor
or subcontractor involving transactions of the contract or subcontract, and further that City shalt have
access during normal working hours to all contractor and 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 the contractor and subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
SECTION 10
TERMINATION
10.1 Termination for Convenience. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either
party upon thirty(30)days written notice of such intent to terminate.
10.2 Fiscal Funding Out. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if, for any reason, at any
time during the term of the Agreement, the Foil Worth City Council fails to appropriate funds sufficient
for the City to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, the City may terminate the portion of the
Agreement regarding such obligations to be effective on the later of(i)ninety(90) calendar days following
delivery by the City to Agreement of written notice of the City's intention to terminate or(ii) the last date
for which funding has been appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council for the purposes set forth in this
Contract.
10.3 Other Remedies. Any termination of this Agreement as provided in this Agreement will
not relieve Provider from paying any sum or sums due and payable to City under this Agreement that
remains unpaid and due at the time of termination, or any claim for damages then or previously accruing
against Provider under this Agreement. Any such termination will not prevent City from enforcing the
payment of any such sum or sums or claim for damages by any remedy provided for by law, or from
recovering damages from Provider for any default under the Agreement. All City's rights, options, and
remedies under this Agreement will be construed to he cumulative, and not one of them is exclusive of the
other. City may pursue any or all such remedies or any other remedy or relief provided by law, whether or
not stated in this Agreement. No such termination shall relieve City from any obligation it may have to
Provider hereunder and City may pursue any and all rights and remedies or relief provided by law, whether
or not stated in this Agreement.
SECTION 11
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Provider shall, at its sole expense, obtain and keep in effect all licenses and permits necessary for
its operations.
SECTION 12
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NOTICES
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement may be given to a party personally or by
mail, addressed to such party at the address stated below or to such other address as one party may from
time to time notify the other in writing. Any notice so given shall be deemed to have been received when
deposited in the United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid:
CITY: PROVIDER:
City of Fort Worth Fort Worth Hope Center
Neighborhood Services Department Director 4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd
200 Texas St Suite 305 Box 500
Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Arlington, Texas 76016
With copy to:
City of Fort Worth
Attn:Assistant City Attorney,
Assistant City Manager, and
Assistant Neighborhood Services Director
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Or to such other address as such party may hereafter designate by notice in writing addressed and mailed
or delivered to the other party hereto.
SECTION 13
NONDISCRIMINATION
Provider shall not engage in any unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or any other
prohibited criteria in any employment decisions relating to this Agreement, and Provider represents and
warrants that to the extent required by applicable laws, it is an equal opportunity employer and shall
comply with all applicable laws and regulations in any employment decisions.
SECTION 14
VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW
Provider and City agree that 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, arises on the basis of any
provision 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.
SECTION 15
THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
15.1 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the City and
Provider, and any lawful assign or successor of Provider, and are not intended to create any rights,
contractual or otherwise,to any other person or entity.
15.2 Provider agrees that it will not subcontract or assign all or any part of its rights, privileges
or duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the City, and any attempted subcontract or
assignment of same without such prior consent of the City shall be void.
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SECTION Ib
BINDING COVENANTS
Subject to the limitations contained herein, the covenants, conditions and agreements made and
entered into by the parties hereunder are declared to be for the benefit of and binding on their respective
successors, representatives and permitted assigns, if any.
SECTION 17
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
17.1 It is expressly understood and agreed that Provider and its employees, representative,
agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers shall operate as independent
contractors as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agents,
representatives or employees of the City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions
of this Agreement, Provider 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 employees, representative, agents,
servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers. Provider acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City and its officers, representatives, agents, servants
and employees, and Provider and its employees, representative, agents, servants, officers, contractors,
subcontractors, and volunteers. Provider further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the
creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Provider. It is further understood that the City
shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a .Joint employer of Provider or any employees,
representative, agents, servants, officers, contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers of Provider. Neither
Provider, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Provider shall be entitled to
any employment benefits from the City. Provider shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment
and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of employees, representative, agents, servants, officers,
contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers.
SECTION 18
AMENDMENTS, CAPTIONS,AND INTERPRETATION
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Agreement may
not be modified or amended except upon the written consent of both the City and Provider. Captions and
headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this
Agreement. In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or
against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
SECTION 19
GOVERNMENTAL POWERS AND IMMUNITIES
It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of
its governmental powers or immunities.
SECTION 20
CHARITABLE IMMUNITY
Provider agrees that if it is a charitable organization, corporations, entity or individual enterprise
having, claiming or entitled to any immunity, exemption (statutory or otherwise) or limitation from and
against liability for damage or injury to property or persons under the provisions of the Charitable
Immunity and Liability Act of 1987, C.P. R.C., § 84.001 et seq., or other applicable law, that Provider
hereby expressly waives its right to assert or plead defensively any such immunity or limitation of liability
as against City.
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SECTION 21
AUTHORIZATION AND COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
21.1 By executing this Agreement, Provider's agent affirms that he or she is authorized by
Provider or its general partner to execute this Agreement and that all representations made herein with
regard to Provider's identity, address, and legal status are true and correct.
21.2 This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an
original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. A signature received via
facsimile or electronically via email shall be as legally binding for all purposes as an original signature.
SECTION 22
SEVERABILITY AND NO WAIVER
22.1 It is agreed that in the event any covenant, condition or provision herein contained is held
to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such covenant, condition or provision
shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or provision does not materially prejudice either
Provider or City in connection with the right and obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions
or provisions of this Agreement.
22.2 The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right to
insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
SECTION 23
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the City's Charter and ordinances, as amended.
If City notifies Provider or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees,
volunteers, or invitees of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Provider shall
immediately desist from and correct the violation.
SECTION 24
SOLE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated herein,
contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Provider, and any lawful assign and
successor of Provider, 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.
SECTION 25
IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT
Provider 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, Provider shall provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Provider 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 Provider employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. PROVIDER
SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,
LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY INSTRUCTOR,
INSTRUCTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon
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written notice to Provider, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of
this provision by Provider.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in multiples in Tarrant
County,Texas.
EXECUTED to be effective on the date set forth in Section 3.
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Title: President
Date: Sept 19,2020
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
OSHA Compliant Forklift Training and Certifications
Purpose
The FW HOPE Center's School of HOPE is providing a Forklift Certification Training Program
in accordance with 'industry recognized' OSHA requirements to prepare individuals for operating
forklifts for employment purposes.
OSHA standard areas covered:
• Differences between Forklift and Auto
• Forklift characteristics, including handling, capacity, load center and center of gravity
• Vehicle stability
• Operating limitations
• General safety rules and policies
• General safe operating procedures
• Pre-operation inspections and maintenance the operator will be required to perform
• Refueling and/or charging and recharging batteries
• Hazards specific to the work place or operation environment
• Awareness of mechanical components and their functions
• How to handle mechanical emergencies
• Safe loading and unloading procedures
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Engine or motor operation
• Steering and maneuvering
• Visibility
• Fork and/or attachment adaption, operation and limitations of their use
• Picking up loads
• Traveling with a load
• Placing a load
• Loading and Unloading trailers
• Procedures for handling loads
Trainee Eligibility
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• May be an Individual sponsored by an employment agency or company
• Must be an individual desiring to be certified as a forklift operator for future employment.
• Minimum eighth grade level education recommended
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Forklift Class sessions run Monday — Friday from 9 am — 4pm on a weekly
schedule as follows: (Schedule may vary depending on class performance at instructor's
discretion)
Monday: gam- 12pm... OSHA safety training and test.
12:30 pm—4 pm...Electric Pallet Jack
Tuesday: 9 am-- 12 pm... Order Picker
12:30 pm—4 pm...Sit Down
Wednesday: 9 am—4 pm...Sit Down
Thursday: 9 am—4 pm...Stand-Up
Friday: 9 am—4 pm... Stand-Up
Group Classes:
35 Hour OSHA Compliant Group Forklift Certification... Six days of training... Students
will attend four machine training first week, and return for Clamp and Walkic/Stacker the
following week)
Cost: S700
• Sit Down Counterbalance
• Stand Up/Narrow Aisle Reach
• Order Picker Forklift
• Walkie/Rider Pallet.lack
• Clamp Truck(Propane Sit Down w/Clamp)
• Walkie/Stacker Pallet Jack
30 Hour OSHA Compliant Group Forklift Certification...Five days of training following the
schedule listed above:
Cost: $500... W/Clamp: $575
• Sit Down Counterbalance
• Stand Up/Narrow Aisle Reach
• Order Picker Forklift
• Walkie/Rider Pallet Jack
Individual Classes will follow the schedule listed above:
• Sit Down Counterbalance...$150
• Stand Up/Narrow Aisle Reach...$150
• Order Picker Forklift...$150
• Walkie/Rider Pallet Jack...$150
• Clamp Truck(Propane Sit Down w/Clamp) ...$225
• Walkie/Stacker Pallet Jack...$150
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CERTIFIED LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN (CLT)
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) program is to recognize
through certification individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core
competencies of material handling at the front-line (entry-level through front-line
supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments. The
goal of the CLT certification program is to raise the level of performance of logistics
technicians both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and to help
employers ensure their workforce increases the company's productivity and
competitiveness.
CLT consists of two parts:
• Foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Certificate
• Mid-level technical CLT Certification.
CRITICAL WORK FUNCTIONS COVERED BY MSSC COURSES AND
ASSESSMENTS:
MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at the 8th grade level of math
and 9th grade level of English before attempting MSSC courses and
assessments.
CERTIFIED LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE(CLA) CERTIFIED LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN (CLT)
1.Global supply chain logistics life cycle 1.Product receiving
2.Logistics environment 2.Product storage
3.Material handling equipment 3.order processing
4.Safety principles 4.Packaging and shipment
5.safe material handling and equipment operation S.Inventory control
6.Quality control principles 6.Safe handling of hazrnat materials
7.Workplace communications 7.Evaluation of transportation modes
8.Teamwork and workplace behavior to solve problems 8.Dispatch and tracking
9.Using computers 9.Measurements and metric conversions
Candidates must have a CLA Certificate before sitting for the CLT assessment
ASSESSMENTS (NOCTI)
Individuals demonstrate their understanding of the core skills and knowledge
through two assessments based upon MSSC's industry-defined, nationally validated
skill standards. Delivered online, each assessment contains about 80 multiple-
choice questions (paper tests are available in special circumstances). Individuals are
allowed 90-120 minutes to complete each assessment. MSSC provides assessment
scores as soon as the individual completes an assessment showing whether an
individual met the "cut" scores for passing. This immediate feedback includes a
diagnostic report for the individual showing how he or she scored on the key work
activities within both CLA and CLT. This information is intended for self-
improvement and is provided to all test-takers whether they pass or not.
GENERAL POLICIES
® If assessments are not passed on the first attempt the individual must wait 15
calendar days before retesting.
® If the individual does not pass a second time, he/she student must wait another
15 calendar days before testing again.
If a he/she does not pass a third time, the individual must wait 60 calendar days
before taking the assessment again
There are no discounts for assessment retakes
MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at an Sth-grade math and
90th-grade reading level.
CREDENTIALS
MSSC issues credentials for success on individual assessments.
CERTIFICATES
Individuals who pass the CLA assessment will be able to:
o Download or Purchase the CLA Certificate
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• Purchase a Small CLA Arm Patch
• Download Key Work Activities document to share with employers
FULL CERTIFICATION
Individuals who pass both CLA and CLT assessments, they will earn and be
able to:
® Download or Purchase the Full Certification document that bears the Ci_T logo,
NAM logo (NAM-endorsed Skills Certification) with ISO 17024 reference
Purchase a Large CLT Arm Patch
Download the Key Work Activities document to share with employers
® Both Certifications also include a NOCTI skill badge which can be added to
resume
Schedule and Costs:
CLA: 1 Week 40 Hours...$800
CLT: 2 Weeks 80 Hours...$1,600
CLT + Forklift Group of 4: 3 Weeks 110 Hours... $2,000
CLT + Forklift Group of 6: 3 1/z Weeks 120 Hours...$2,200 (Number of
Hours may vary based on student progress)
Logistics classes will be held on a monthly basis TBD
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE
1. Provider's Insurance. Provider shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance
documenting policies of the following minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to
commencement of any work pursuant to this Contract. Provider has an ongoing duty to provide the City
with an annual certificate of insurance to evidence coverage. Such insurance shall cover all insurable risks
incident to or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted performance, or nonperformance
of this Contract. Provider shall maintain the following coverage(s)and limits thereof:
1.1 Coveral;es and Limits
i, Commercial General Liability(CGL) Insurance
a. $1,000,000 each occurrence
b. $2,000,000 aggregate limit
ii. Business Automobile Liability Insurance
a. $1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit
or
$250,000 Property Damage
$500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence
b. Insurance policy shall be endorsed to cover "Any Auto", defined
as autos owned, hired, and non-owned when said vehicle is used
in the course of the event Licensed herein.
iii. Accident Coverage
a. 1,000,000.00 each occurrence
b. 2,000,000.00 aggregate
C. $2,500 minimum dental benefits
d. $50,000 minimum death benefit to the estate of the deceased
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e. $100,000.00 minimum hospitalization and medical bills benefits
of an injured Program Participant, with a maximum deductible of
$250.00
f. $25,000.00 minimum benefits for the loss of one hand, one foot
or sight of one eye of an injured Program Participant
g. $12,500 minimum benefits for the loss of index finger and thumb
of same hand of an injured student
h. This policy shall cover all Program Participants and provide
comprehensive bodily injury, dental, and death coverage and
coverage while traveling in any automobile used to transport
Program Participants to and from the Program.
iv. Workers' Compensation Insurance
a. Part A: Statutory Limits
b. Part B: Employer's Liability
I. $100,000 each accident
2. $100,000 disease-each employee
3. $500,000 disease-policy limit
C. Provider shall not be required to carry the required worker's
compensation insurance if Provider does not employ at least one
full time employee.
1.2 Additional Requirements.
i. Such insurance amounts shall be revised upward at City's reasonable
option and no more frequently than once every 6 months, and Provider
shall revise such amounts within thirty (30) calendar days following
notice to Provider of such requirements.
ii. Where applicable, insurance policies required herein shall be endorsed to
include City as an additional insured as its interest may appear.
Additional insured parties shall include employees, representatives,
officers, agents, and volunteers of City.
iii. The Workers' Compensation Insurance policy shall be endorsed to
include a waiver of subrogation, also referred to as a waiver of rights of
recovery, in favor of City. Such insurance shall cover employees
performing work on any and all projects. Provider shall maintain
coverages, if applicable.
iv. Any failure on part of City to request certificate(s) of insurance shall not
be construed as a waiver of such requirement or as a waiver of the
insurance requirements themselves.
V. Insurers of Provider's insurance policies shall be licensed to do business
in the state of Texas by the Department of Insurance or be otherwise
eligible and authorized to do business in the state of Texas. Insurers shall
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be acceptable to City insofar as their financial strength and solvency and
each such company shall have a current minimum A.M. Best Key Rating
Guide rating of A-: VII or other equivalent insurance industry standard
rating otherwise approved by City.
vi. Unless otherwise stated herein or approved by City, deductible limits on
insurance policies shall not exceed$10,000 per occurrence.
vii. In the event there are any local, federal or other regulatory insurance or
bonding requirements for Provider's operations, and such requirements
exceed those specified herein,the former shall prevail.
viii. Provider shall contact the NSD Director or Park Director, as applicable,to
determine whether any contractors or subcontractors will need to provide
insurance.
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