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City Searetary Contract No. 55743
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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, acting by and
through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Big Belly Solar, LLC ("Vendor"), a Delaware
Limited Liability Company and acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each individually
referred to as a"party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scone of Services. Vendorwillprovide Citywitiiupgrades,parts and equipment spec�c to
Bigbelly waste and recycle containers ("Services"), which are set forth in more detail in E�ibit "A,"
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date the Assistant City Manager signs this
Agreement (`Bffective Date") and shall e x p i r e one (1) year from the date the Effective Date (`Bxpiration
Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). City will have the
option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to 4 one-
year renewal option(s) (each a"Renewal Term").
Comnensation. City will pay Vendor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, including
Exhibit "B," which includes a non-exhaustive list of parts and equipment that Vendor may provide and is
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Total annual compensation under this Agreement
will not exceed TWENTY THOUSAND Dollars ($20,000.00). Vendor will not perform any additional
services or bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and
approves in writing the additional costs for such services. City will not be liable for any additional
expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
Vendor agrees to submit monthly invoices by the l Oth day of the month for Services provided in the
previous month. City agrees to pay Vendor within thirty (30) days of receipt of accurate invoice.
4. Termination.
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 oftermination.
4.2 Non-a�propriation 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 will 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.
Vendor Services Agreement
OFFICIAL REC�RD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated
prior to the Expiration Date, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to the effective
date of termination and Vendor will 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 will 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 will 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 will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and will 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 will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor 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.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must 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 will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorizeddisclosure.
6. Ri�ht to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, until the expiration of three (3) years after
final payment under this Agreement, 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 Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intendedaudits.
7. Indenendent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor 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, Vendor 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 ofiicers, a�ents, servants,
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employees, Vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor, nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any employment
benefits from City. Vendor 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, contractors, or contractors.
8. Liabilitv and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCL UDING 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, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATIDN - 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 OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCL UDINGALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
VENDOR'S BIISINESS AND ANY RESIILTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANYAND 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, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, ORSIIBCONTRACTORS.
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 will 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 will 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 will 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 will 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 will 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 will 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
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restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially adversely
restricted, Vendor will, at its own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for
Citv the riEht to continue to use the software and/or documentation; or (b) modifv the
software and/or documentation to make it non-infrin�in�, nrovided that such modification
does not materiallv adverselv affect Citv's authorized use of the software and/or
documentation; or (c) replace the software and/or documentation with equallv suitable,
compatible, and functionallv equivalent non-infrin�in� software and/or documentation at no
additional char�e to Citv; or (d) if none of the foregoin� alternatives is reasonablv available
to Vendor terminate this A�reement, and refund all amounts uaid to Vendor bv Citv,
subsequent to which termination Citv mav seek anv and all remedies available to Citv under
law.
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9.1 Assi�nment. Vendor will 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 will 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
will be 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, the subcontractor will eXecute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10.1 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 City. 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.
(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.
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(� Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
10. Comnliance with Laws. Ordinances. Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will 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 must immediately desist
from and correct the violation.
11. Non-Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM
ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
BY VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, 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 ofthis Agreement will 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:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
To VENDOR:
Big Belly Solar, LLC
Jeff Wakely, Chief Financial Officer_
150 A Street, Suite 103
Needham, MA 02494
Facsimile: 1 781.444.5651
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
13. Solicitation of Em�vees. Neither City nor Vendor will, 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 will not apply to an employee of either party who responds
to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by eitherparty.
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 orimmunities.
15. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
rovision of this A�reement or to eXercise anv ri�ht �ranted herein does not constitute a waiver of Citv's or
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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 will 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 will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort WorthDivision.
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 will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
18. Force Majeure. City and Vendor 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 Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Party'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 13 of this Agreement.
19. Headings not C'ontrolling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will 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 will 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 will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of eachparty.
22. Counternarts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
23. Warrantv 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 will 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.
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24. Immigration Nationalitv Act. Vendor must 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, Vendor will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must 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 WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
25. Ownershin of Work Product City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
will 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 will 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 will 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 ofCity.
26. Si�nature Authoritv. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
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. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
27. Chan�e in Comnanv Name or Ownershin. Vendor must 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 invoicepayments.
28. No Bovcott 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
2271 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" has the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
By signing this Agreement, Vendor certi�es 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 Agreement.
29. Electronic Signatures. This A�reement may be executed by electronic si�nature, which
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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.
30. Fntiretv of Agr m n. This Agreement 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.
(signature page follows)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Y�Ce�ie- Wa�trr�
By; ValerleWashington(May19,2 llL22CDT)
Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: May 19 20 21
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
,�Ob�!'� c��'yIOG�IG�
B�: RobertSmouse (May 14, 202114:59 CDT)
dame: Robert Smouse
'itle: Assistant Code Compliance Director
ATTEST:
By: `y�// �� 0
Name: Mary Kayser
Title: City Secretary
VENDOR:
Big Belly Solar, LLC
DocuSigned by:
By: I J�,��2�_
Name: Jeff Wakely
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 10, 2021
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I aclrnowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration of
this contract, including ensuring all performance and
reporting requirements.
0...,�I
By• Oneil Johnso (May 14, 20211426 CDTI
Name: Oneil Johnson
Title: Code Compliance Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
; �;.rw4 �� �,�
By:
Name: Jessika Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: [ N/A]
Form 1295: [N/A]
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. W�RTH, TX
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City Secretary ContractNo. '�k or tap here to enter text.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Big Belly will provide network board upgrades and installation for 70 existing Bigbelly waste and recycle
containers staged throughout the City of Fort Worth and maintained by Code Compliance Solid Waste
Staff on a schedule a�proved bv Citv. Total compensation under this Aereement will not exceed
TWENTY THOUSAND Dollars ($20,000.00) annuallv. . Network upgrades will support Bigbelly's
system enhancements to convert old 2G network to 4G. The upgrade to 4G will allow City staff to
continue to monitor, service and maintain Bigbelly waste and recycle containers. Bigbelly will also
provide parts and equipment that are specific to Bigbelly containers such as batteries, container buckets,
fuses battery harnesses and more. A non-exhaustive list of parts and equipment that Vendor may provide
are included in Exhibit `B."
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Bigbelly Parts Order
Item
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kitbb3121
kitbb3004
kitbbso303
kitbb3062
kitbb3122
kittbbso300
mspbb3025
kittbb50078
kittbb3069
kittbb50126
kitbb50022
kitbb50014
kitbb50031
mspbbs0056
Description
solar bubble cleaning kit
ram sensor board
replacement hopper handle kit
tubular front door lock cylinder kit
replacement photo eye sensor
front door sensor board
sim card cleaning kit
magnetic key fob
mount plate
replacement sensor module
tubular key
trash sensor module
battery assembly
solar charger module
top door kev
Cost (Quoted bv Biabell
$32.95
$28.95
$49.95
$45.00
$24.95
$24.95
$26.00
$5.95
$62.00
225.00
$18.95
$47.00
$75.00
$79.95
$9.95
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FORT WORTH
CITY OF FORT WORTH
CHAPTER 252 EXEMPTION FORM
This form must be provided when requestin� to make a purchase over $50,000 without followin�
public bidding requirements.
Instructions: Fill out the entire form with detailed information. Once you have completed this
form, provide it to the Purchasing attorney for review. The attorney will review the information
you have provided and determine whether using an exemption to Chapter 252's biding
requirements would be defensible. If you are printing this form to provide to Legal, please do not
provide the Primer portion. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in follow up
questions and cause a delay in the attorney's determination.
Section 1: General Information
Requesting Department: Code Compliance
Division: Solid Waste Services
Name of Contract Manager: Christian Harper
Department's Attorney: Christa Revnolds_
Item or Service sought: The purchase of needed network board un�rades and installation for 70
existing Bi.�v waste and recvcle containers sta�ed throu�hout the Citv of Fort Worth and
maintained bv Code Compliance Solid Waste Staf£ All ub�rades will sunnort new 4G operations
monitorin� and servicin� for all units that can onlv be nurchased from vendor Bi.��
Vendor: Bi.�y
Current Agreement for item/service: Yes No X
CSC #:
How will this item or service be used: Network un�rades will su�ort Bigbellv's system
enhancements to convert old 2G network to 4G. The ub�rade to 4G will allow our Citv staff to
continue to monitor, service and maintain Bigbelly waste and recvcle containers.
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Section 2: Exemption Justification
Please indicate which exemption you believe applies to the purchase and provide information to
support its applicability. Please refer to the Exemption Primer for detailed information about
common exemptions.
a procurement made because of a public calamity that requires the immediate appropriation
of money to relieve the necessity of the municipality's residents or to preserve the property of the
municipality;
a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the
municipality's residents;
a procurement necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or
other property;
a procurement for personal, professional, or planning services;
a procurement for work that is performed and paid for by the day as the work progresses;
a purchase of land or a right-of-way;
X a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including:
a purchase of rare books, papers, and other library materials for a public library;
�aving drainage, street widening, and other public improvements, or related matters, if at
least one-third of the cost is to be paid by or through special assessments levied on property that
will benefit from the improvements;
a public improvement project, already in progress, authorized by the voters of the
municipality, for which there is a deficiency of funds for completing the project in accordance
with the plans and purposes authorized by the voters;
a payment under a contract by which a developer participates in the construction of a public
improvement as provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 212;
_personal property sold:
(A) at an auction by a state licensed auctioneer;
(B) at a going out of business sale held in compliance with Subchapter F, Chapter 17,
Business & Commerce Code;
(C) by a political subdivision of this state, a state agency of this state, or an entity of the
federal government; or
(D) under an interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing administered by a regional
planning commission established under Chapter 391;
Services performed by blind or severely disabled persons;
Goods purchased by a municipality for subsequent retail sale by the municipality;
electricity; or advertising, other than legal notices.
Please provide details and facts to explain why you believe the exemption applies to the purchase.
You may also attach documentation to this form.
Code Comnliance Solid Waste Litter Abatement Team is res�onsible for the monitoring and
servicin� of over 70 BigBellv waste and recvcle containers staged throu�hout the Citv of Fort
Worth. With recent Bigbellv system enhancement un�rades from 2G to 4G network for the
B�X "Clean" monitoring software, we are in need of un�raded network boards which can only
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be provided by Bi�v. We are requestin� the amount of $20,000.00 to cover 70 new u r�g aded
network boards. This fundin� will also provide for other needed operations and up�rade equipment
such as batteries, sensors, harnesses that are specific to the Bigbellv containers that are supplied
bv Bi�y. The u��rades will allow our staff to continue its efficient monitoring of all Bigbelly
waste and recvcle units for the pur�ose of servicing, re�airs, and operational needs.
Per the vendor, every sin�le component, minus hardware, is a custom made component that they
designed and can only be purchased throu�gBelly. The board specificallv is a custom desi_�ned
board whose footprint fits onlv Big Bellv's machine. Its technolog,y, comnonents, and software
are IP protected and will onlv work when activated in the Big Bellv factor�
Section 3: Attornev Determination
With the facts provided by the department, is the use of the claimed exemption defensible if the
City were to be challenged on this purchase? � Yes or No
Was there anything not included on this form or attached hereto that was relied on in making this
determination? Yes or �No
If yes, please explain:
APPROVED:
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T,,,,�;ka UV;ll;ams
Assistant City Attorney
February 3, 2021
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