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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 55539CSC No. 55539 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("AgreemenY') is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home rule municipal corporation, acting by and through Jesus J. Chapa, its duly authorized Deputy City Manager, and U.S. SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS INC. ("Contractor"), acting by and through Michael Jubie, its duly authorized President. For purposes of this Agreement, the term Contractor shall include Contractor, its authorized representatives, officers, employees, and instructors who provide services on Contractor's behalf. The term Ciry shall include its authorized representatives, officers, employees, and directors. Ciry and Contractor may individually be referred to as a"parry" and collectively referred to as the "parties." AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS: The Agreement documents shall include the following: 1. This Professional Services Agreement; 2. Exhibit A— Scope of Services; 3. Exhibit B— Verification of Signature Authority Form. Exhibits "A" and "B," which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits "A" or "B" and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES Contractor agrees to conduct "Fort Worth Mounted Clinic" training for law enforcement personnel beginning on May 18, 2021, and ending on May 19, 2021 ("Services"). Each day, Contractor shall provide training from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time. Services shall be performed at the Mounted Police Facility, 1901 N Las Vegas Trail, Fort Worth, Texas. 76108 ("Premises"). City and Contractor may agree to reschedule the dates of the training, but any such rescheduling shall be at the City's sole discretion. City and Contractor agree that all training must be completed by June 30, 2021. The training to be provided is further detailed in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. 2A TERM This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the Deputy City Manager for City and shall expire on June 30, 2021, at 11:59 pm, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms ofthis Agreement. 3.0 CONSIDERATION & COMPENSATION 3.1 Enrollment Fee. The standard prescribed fee that Contractor charges for the "Fort Worth Mounted Clinic" Training is $3,639.00 for the two-day period the training is provided ("Enrollment Fee"). Under the terms of this Agreement, City will receive up to eleven participants for the Enrollment Fee. Under no circumstances shall City be held liable for the Enrollment Fees of any attendee of the training who is not an employee of the City. The maximum amount to be paid to the Contractor for the services provided under this Agreement shall be $3,639.00 Dollars ($3,639.00). Contractor shall not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by this Agreement unless the City requests and approves OFFICIAL RECORD ent City of Fort Wort Inc. CITY SECRETARY 1a FT. WORTH, TX in writing the additional costs for such services or expenses. Payment will be made by City within 30 days of receipt of Vendor's invoice. 4.0 TERMINATION 4.1. Written Notice. City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing the other party with at least 30 days' written notice of termination. 4.2 Non-a�ropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriatecl. 4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to its natural expiration, City shall pay Contractor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination, and Contractor shall continue to provide City with services requested by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Contractor has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder, Contractor shall return all City provided data to City in a machine readable format or other farmat deemed acceptable to City. 5.0 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES The City shall be responsible for providing the classroom facilities and audio/visual equipment needed by Contractor. The City shall not be required to purchase any new audio/visual equipment. Contractor agrees to provide the City a list of necessary audio/visual equipment needed at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of Services. The City agrees to notify contractor of any equipment that is not available within two (2) days of receiving the Contractor's list of necessary equipment. Contractor also agrees to provide the City with information regarding the classroom size necessary to conduct the training at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of Services. The minimum enrollment for Services is five (5) participants. If the enrollment minimum is not met, the parties agree to confer in good faith regarding whether to reschedule or cancel the Services. The City requires a two (2) week notification prior to the scheduled training if changes are made to the Contractor's course schedule or materials. Contractor will provide at least one (1) qualified instructor ("Instructor") for the training program who will facilitate the Services. Contractor agrees to provide each registered course participant with course materials and supplies pertinent to the subject areas to be covered. Contractor will provide course registration, administration, and certificates of completion, if appropriate. Contractor must provide certificates of completion within seventy-two (72) hours of the City's Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 2 of 14 submittal of the final roster. Certificate of completion to include: • Participant Name • Course Name • Course Date • Total Training Hours 6.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 6.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Contractor hereby warrants to City that Contractor has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Contractor's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Contractor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing. 6.2 Confidential Information. Contractor, for itself and its officers, agents, and employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of City. 6.3 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 will promptly notify Contractor. It will be the responsibility of Contractor 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. 6.4 Unauthorized Access. Contractor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way. Contractor shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event Contractor shall in good faith use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure. 7.0 ACCESS The access granted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to the property defined as Premises in Section 1.0 of this Agreement. Contractor shall be escorted by a City employee at all times while on Premises. The City employee escorting Contractor must be authorized to access Criminal Justice Information Services ("CJIS") protected data. The parties acknowledge and understand that the Premises contains one or more areas where CJIS protected data is viewed, modified, and used. Furthermore, the parties acknowledge that federal and state law set forth the access requirements for CJIS protected data. The parties agree to comply with all federal and state law requirements regarding access to CJIS protected data. Contractor shall sign in and out at the front desk of Premises upon entry and exit. Contractor shall carry a valid photo ID while on Premises. Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 3 of 14 8.0 RIGHT TO AUDIT Contractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after fmal 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, papers, and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records of Contractor involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Contractor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. 9.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor will operate as an independent Contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Contractor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, consultants, and subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein will be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between Ciry and Contractor. It is further understood that Ciry will in no way be considered a co-employer or a joint employer of Contractor or any officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors of Contractor. Neither Contractor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors of Contractor will be entitled to any employment benefits from Ciry. Contractor will 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. 10.0 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION 10.1 LIABILITY - CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTYLOSS, PROPERTYDAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVf1NTS OR EMPLOYEES. 10.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND ANYRESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 4 of 14 10.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION - Contractor 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 Contractor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this section, Contractor 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; 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 Contractor 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, Contractor shall fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give Contractor 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 Contractor'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, Contractor 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 are reasonably available to Contractor, terminate this Agreement and refund all amounts paid to Contractor by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City under law. 11.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING 11.1 Assignment. Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Contractor under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment. 11.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a written agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement, as such duties and obligations may apply. Contractor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 12.0 INSURANCE Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 5 of 14 Contractor shall provide City with Certificate(s) of Insurance documenting policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any work pursuant to this Agreement: 12.1 Covera�e and Limits (a) Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 - Each Occurrence $2,000,000 - Aggregate (b) Worker's Compensation: Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed Employers' liability $100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence $100,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; each employee $500,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit (c) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): ❑ Applicable ❑ N/A $1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit $1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements. Coverage must be claims-made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage. 12.2 General Requirements (a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted services. (b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation (Right of Recovery) in favor of City. (c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage must be provided to Ciry. Ten (10) days' notice will be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address. Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 6 of 14 (d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required. (e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. (fj Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Contractor has obtained all required insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement. 13.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS Contractor agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. If City notifies Contractor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations, Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 14.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM. 15.0 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 parry by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To CITY: City of Fort Worth Attn: Jesus J. Chapa Depury Ciry Manager 200 Texas Street Fort Worth TX 76102-6311 Facsimile: (817) 392-8502 With a copy to the City Attorney's Office at the same address and to: Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 7 of 14 Senior Contract Compliance Specialist Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex 505 W. Felix St. Fort Worth, TX 76115 To CONTRACTOR: U.S. Securiry & Investigations Inc. Michael Jubie President 309 Old Route 209 Hurley, New York 12443 845-222-8898 16.0 SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES Neither City nor Contractor shall, during the term of this Agreement and additionally for a period of one (1) year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as an 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. 17.0 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. 18.0 NO WAIVER The failure of City or Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement, or the failure to exercise any right granted herein, shall not constitute a waiver of City's or Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 19.0 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 the state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas, or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 20.0 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. 21.0 FORCE MAJEURE Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 8 of 14 City and Contractor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action or inaction; orders of government; 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; 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 Maj eure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or hinders the Parry's performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 15 of this Agreement. 22.0 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. 23.0 REVIEW OF COUNSEL The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have had the opportunity to review and revise this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or Exhibits "A" or «B „ 24.0 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 executed by an authorized representatives of both parties. 25.0 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT This Agreement, including Exhibits "A" and "B," contains the entire understanding and agreement between City and Contractor, their assigns, and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent that it conflicts with any provision of this Agreement. 26.0 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. 27.0 WARRANTY OF SERVICES Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 9 of 14 Contractor warrants that its services will be of a professional qualiry and conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranry within 30 days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Contractor's option, Contractor shall either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to r�perform the services in a manner that conforms with the warranry, or (b) refund any fees paid by Ciry to Contractor for the nonconforming services. 28.0 IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor 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 Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICEN5EE5. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor. 29.0 OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT. City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports, work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation which are created, published, displayed, and/or produced solely and exclusively for 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-mad�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, Contractor 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 Ciry 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. 30.0 SIGNATURE AUTHORITY The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. This Agreement and any amendment hereto may be executed by any authorized representative of Contractor whose name, title, and signature is affixed 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. Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 10 of 14 31.0 CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP Contractor 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 Contractor or an 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 may adversely impact future invoice payments. 32.0 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. 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. 33. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via software such as Adobe Sign. (signature page follows) Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 11 of 14 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH �� v'� B Jesus Chapa "Jay" (Apr 6, 2021 14:43 CDT) y Name: Jesus J. Chapa Title: Deputy City Manager APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Nei� No���f Neil Noakes (Apr 5, 202117:36 CDT) y Name: Neil Noake� Title: Chief of Po ATTEST: By: ����� Name: Mary J. Kayser Title: City Secretary U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. il�lu;��iae� �cr�ie- Michacl Jubie (Apr 1,202111:19 EDT) By. Name: Michael Jubie Title: President 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. � �..-k«-, Sasha Kane (Apr 1, 2021 10:39 CDT) y Name: Sasha Kane Title: Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: � (��.-�_ Name: Taylor C. Paris Title: Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: (None Required) Date Approved: Form 1295 Certification No.: N/A OFFICIAL RECORD ent City of Fort Wort Inc. CITY SECRETARY la FT. WORTH, TX EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES Dates May 17th — 20th , 2021 Scope of Service to be provided in a 2 day clinic dated above : • Formation riding • Crowd control tactics • Angry crowd tactics • Arrest procedures using Mounted officers with ground officers • Self-defense tactics • Real life scenarios • Confidence course • Sensory training • Trailer Safety • Officer safety while on horseback The Clinic is based on eleven (11) riders and horses. This price includes instructor travel , room and meals Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 13 of 14 EXHIBIT "B" VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals have the authority to legally bind Contractor and to execute any agreement, amendment, or change order on behalf of Contractor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of Contractor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Contractor. Contractor will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been properly executed by Contractor. Name: Title: Signature Name: Title: Signature Name: Title: Signature Name: Signature of President / CEO Other Title: Date: Professional Services Agreement City of Fort Worth and U.S. Security & Investigations Inc. Page 14 of 14