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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 56690 City Secretary Contract No. 56690 FORT WORTHii,.., VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT (Information Technology) This Vendor Services Agreement("Agreement")is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation (the "City"or"Client") and Mighty River LLC, a North Carolina Domestic Limited-Liability Company ("Vendor"). City and Vendor are each individually referred to herein as a"party"and collectively referred to as the "parties."The term"Vendor"shall include Vendor,its officers,agents,employees,representatives,contractors or subcontractors.The term"City"shall include its officers, employees, agents, and representatives. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract documents shall include the following: 1. This Vendor Services Agreement; 2. Exhibit A— Statement Of Work Plus Any Amendments To The Statement Of Work; 3. Exhibit B—Payment Schedule; 4. Exhibit C—Milestone Acceptance Form; 5. Exhibit D—Network Access Agreement; and 6. Exhibit E— Signature Verification Form All Exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the documents,the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. The term "Vendor" or "Contractor" shall include the Vendor or Contractor, and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, servants, contractors or subcontractors. The term"City" shall include its officers, employees, agents, and representatives. 1. Scope of Services. Vendor hereby agrees, with good faith and due diligence, to provide the City with consultant services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment "A" Specifically, Vendor will perform all duties outlined and described in the Statement Of Work, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes, and further referred to herein as the "Services."Vendor shall perform the Services in accordance with standards in the industry for the same or similar services.In addition,Vendor shall perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules,and regulations. If there is any conflict between this Agreement and Exhibit A, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 2. Term. This Agreement shall commence upon the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below ("Effective Date") and shall expire September 31, 2022 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or otherwise extended by the parties. This Agreement may be renewed for five (5) one-year renewals at the City's option, each a "Renewal Term." OFFICIAL RECORD Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) CITY SECRETARY 22 FT.WORTH, TX City Secretary Contract No. The City shall provide Vendor with written notice of its intent to renew at least thirty(30) days prior to the end of each term. 3. Compensation. City shall pay Vendor an amount not to exceed forty-seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($47,500.00) in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit `B," Payment Schedule, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. For each Renewal Term, the City shall pay the amount on a quote provided by Vendor which shall then be attached to the City's respective renewal form.Vendor shall not perform any additional services for City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services. City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing. City agrees to pay all invoices of Vendor within thirty (30) days of receipt of such invoice. 4. Termination. 4.1. Convenience. Either the City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days written notice of termination. 4.2. Breach. If either party commits a material breach of this Agreement, the non- breaching Party must give written notice to the breaching party that describes the breach in reasonable detail. The breaching party must cure the breach ten(10) calendar days after receipt of notice from the non-breaching party,or other time frame as agreed to by the parties.If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the stated period of time, the non-breaching party may, in its sole discretion, and without prejudice to any other right under this Agreement, law, or equity, immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the breaching party. 4.3. Fiscal Funding Out.In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,the City will notify Vendor of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever,except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated. 4.4. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date,the City shall pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall provide the City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement.In the event Vendor has received access to City information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor shall return all City provided data to the City in a machine readable format or other format deemed acceptable to the City. 5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information. 5.1. Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to the 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 the City in writing. 5.2. Confidential Information. The City acknowledges that Vendor may use products, materials, or methodologies proprietary to Vendor. The City agrees that Vendor's provision of Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 2 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. services under this Agreement shall not be grounds for the City to have or obtain any rights in such proprietary products, materials, or methodologies unless the parties have executed a separate written agreement with respect thereto. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City ("City Information") as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the City. 5.3. Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary, City shall promptly notify Seller. It will be the responsibility of Seller to submit reasons objecting to disclosure.A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction. 5.4. Unauthorized Access.Vendor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way.Vendor shall notify the City immediately if the security or integrity of any City information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised,in which event, Vendor shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with the City to protect such information from further unauthorized disclosure. 6. Right to Audit. 6.1. Vendor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Vendor involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to the City. Vendor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Vendor not less than 10 days written notice of any intended audits. 6.2. Vendor further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall,until expiration of three (3) years after final payment of the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,documents,papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor not less than 10 days written notice of any intended audits. 7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor shall operate as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent, representative or employee of the City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Vendor shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 3 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further understood that the City shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from the City. Vendor shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors. 8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. 8.1. LIABILITY - VENDOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 8.2. INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND 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 BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, AND DAMAGES FOR CLAIMS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT,TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 8.3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT. 8.3.1. The Vendor warrants that all Deliverables, or any part thereof, furnished hereunder, including but not limited to: programs, documentation, software,analyses,applications,methods,ways,and processes(in this Section 8C each individually referred to as a "Deliverable" and collectively as the "Deliverables,") do not infringe upon or violate any patent,copyrights,trademarks,service marks,trade secrets, or any intellectual property rights or other third party proprietary rights,in the performance of services under this Agreement. 8.3.2. Vendor shall be liable and responsible for any and all claims made against the City for infringement of any patent, copyright,trademark, service mark, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights by the use of or supplying of any Deliverable(s)in the course of performance or completion of,or in any way connected with providing the services, or the City's continued use of the Deliverable(s) hereunder. 8.3.3. Vendor agrees to indemnify, defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, including the payment of attorney's fees, any claim or action against the City for infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, service mark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right arising from City's use of the Deliverable(s), or any part thereof, in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that this agreement to indemnify, defend, settle or pay shall not apply if Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 4 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. the City modifies or misuses the Deliverable(s). So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against the City pursuant to this section 8, Vendor shall have the right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect the 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 the City for infringement arising under this Agreement, the City shall have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however,Vendor shall fully participate and cooperate with the 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,the City's assumption of payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify the City under this Agreement. If the Deliverable(s), or any part thereof,is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially adversely restricted, Vendor shall, at its own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for City the right to continue to use the Deliverable(s); or (b) modify the Deliverable(s) to make them/it non-infringing, provided that such modification does not materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the Deliverable(s); or(c)replace the Deliverable(s)with equally suitable,compatible,and functionally equivalent non-infringing Deliverable(s) at no additional charge to City; or(d)if none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to Vendor,terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to Vendor by the City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City under law. VENDOR'S OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL BE SECURED BY THE REQUISITE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN SECTION 10 OF THIS AGREEMENT. 8.4. Data Breach. Vendor further agrees that it will monitor and test its data safeguards from time to time, and further agrees to adjust its data safeguards from time to time in light of relevant circumstances or the results of any relevant testing or monitoring. If Vendor suspects or becomes aware of any unauthorized access to any financial or personal identifiable information ("Personal Data") by any unauthorized person or third party, or becomes aware of any other security breach relating to Personal Data held or stored by Vendor under this Agreement or in connection with the performance of any services performed under this Agreement or any Statement(s) of Work("Data Breach"),Vendor shall immediately notify City in writing and shall fully cooperate with City at Vendor's expense to prevent or stop such Data Breach. In the event of such Data Breach, Vendor shall fully and immediately comply with applicable laws,and shall take the appropriate steps to remedy such Data Breach.Vendor will defend,indemnify and hold City,its Affiliates, and their respective officers,directors,employees and agents,harmless from and against any and all claims,suits, causes of action,liability,loss,costs and damages,including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or relating to any third party claim arising from breach by Vendor of its obligations contained in this Section,except to the extent resulting from the acts or omissions of City.All Personal Data to which Vendor has access under this Agreement,as between Vendor and City, will remain the property of City. City hereby consents to the use,processing and/or disclosure of Personal Data only for the purposes described herein and to the extent such use or processing is necessary for Vendor to carry out its duties and responsibilities under this Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 5 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. Agreement, any applicable Statement(s) of Work, or as required by law. Vendor will not transfer Personal Data to third parties other than through its underlying network provider to perform its obligations under this Agreement, unless authorized in writing by City. Vendor's obligation to defend,hold harmless and indemnify City shall remain in full effect if the Data Breach is the result of the actions of a third party.All Personal Data delivered to Vendor shall be stored in the United States or other jurisdictions approved by City in writing and shall not be transferred to any other countries or jurisdictions without the prior written consent of City. 9. Assignment and Subcontracting. 9.1. Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties,obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. If the City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with the City and the Vendor under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.The Vendor and assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations under this Agreement prior to the assignment. If the City grants consent to a subcontract,the subcontractor shall execute a written agreement with the Vendor referencing this Agreement under which the subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of the Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. The Vendor shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 10. Insurance. 10.1. The Vendor shall carry the following insurance coverage with a company that is licensed to do business in Texas or otherwise approved by the City: 10.1.1. Commercial General Liability: 10.1.1.1. Combined limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence; $4,000,000 aggregate; or 10.1.1.2. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate and Umbrella Coverage in the amount of $4,000,000. Umbrella policy shall contain a follow-form provision and shall include coverage for personal and advertising injury. 10.1.1.3. Defense costs shall be outside the limits of liability. 10.1.2. Automobile Liability Insurance covering any vehicle used in providing services under this Agreement, including owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles, with a combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. 10.1.3. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) in the amount of$1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate limit. 10.1.4. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance requirements per the amount required by statute. 10.1.5. Technology Liability(Errors&Omissions) Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 6 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. 10.1.5.1. Combined limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence; $4million aggregate or 10.1.5.2. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate and Umbrella Coverage in the amount of $4,000,000. Umbrella policy shall contain a follow-form provision and shall include coverage for personal and advertising injury. The umbrella policy shall cover amounts for any claims not covered by the primary Technology Liability policy. Defense costs shall be outside the limits of liability. 10.1.5.3. Coverage shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 10.1.5.3.1. Failure to prevent unauthorized access; 10.1.5.3.2. Unauthorized disclosure of information; 10.1.5.3.3. Implantation of malicious code or computer virus; 10.1.5.3.4. Fraud, Dishonest or Intentional Acts with final adjudication language; 10.1.5.3.5. Intellectual Property Infringement coverage, specifically including coverage for intellectual property infringement claims and for indemnification and legal defense of any claims of intellectual property infringement, including infringement of patent, copyright, trade mark or trade secret, brought against the City for use of Deliverables, Software or Services provided by Vendor under this Agreement; 10.1.5.3.6. Technology coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, a separate policy specific to Technology E&O, or an umbrella policy that picks up coverage after primary coverage is exhausted. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements. Technology coverage shall be written to indicate that legal costs and fees are considered outside of the policy limits and shall not erode limits of liability. Any deductible will be the sole responsibility of the Vendor and may not exceed $50,000 without the written approval of the City. Coverage shall be claims-made, with a retroactive or prior acts date that is on or before the effective date of this Agreement. Coverage shall be maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An annual certificate of insurance,or a full copy of the policy if requested, shall be submitted to the City to evidence coverage; and 10.1.5.3.7. Any other insurance as reasonably requested by City. Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 7 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. 10.2. General Insurance Requirements: 10.2.1. All applicable policies shall name the City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers, officials,agents,and volunteers in respect to the contracted services. 10.2.2. The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation (Right of Recovery)in favor of the City of Fort Worth. 10.2.3. A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be provided to the City. Ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address. 10.2.4. 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. 10.2.5. Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. 10.2.6. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Vendor has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to and approved by the City's Risk Management Division prior to execution of this Agreement. 11. Compliance with Laws,Ordinances,Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If the City notifies Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 12. Non-Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in interest,as part of the consideration herein,agrees that in the performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. If any claim arises from an alleged violation of this non-discrimination covenant by Vendor, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors or successors in interest,Vendor agrees to assume such liability and to indemnify and defend the City and hold the City harmless from such claim. 13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or(3) received by the other party by United States Mail,registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 8 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. TO THE CITY: TO VENDOR: City of Fort Worth Mighty River, LLC Attn:Assistant City Manager Attn: April Freddoso 200 Texas Street 135 Cedar Elm Road Fort Worth TX 76102 Durham,NC 27713 With Copy to the City Attorney at same address 14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither the City nor Vendor shall, during the term of this Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination,solicit for employment or employ, whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other during the term of this Agreement,without the prior written consent of the person's employer.This provision shall not apply to an employee who responds to a general solicitation or advertisement of employment by either party. 15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers. 16. No Waiver. The failure of the City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the City's or Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 17. Governing Law and 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 on the basis of this Agreement,venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas,Fort Worth Division. 18. 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. 19. Force Majeure. The City and Vendor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement,but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control (force majeure),including,but not limited to,compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation,acts of God, acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority,transportation problems and/or any other similar causes. 20. Headings Not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. 21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto. 22. Amendments. No amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a parry hereto unless such amendment is set forth in a written instrument, and duly executed by an authorized Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 9 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. representative of each party. 23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the 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. 24. 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.An executed Agreement,modification,amendment,or separate signature page shall constitute a duplicate if it is transmitted through electronic means, such as fax or e-mail, and reflects the signing of the document by any party. Duplicates are valid and binding even if an original paper document bearing each party's original signature is not delivered. 25. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a professional quality and conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's option,Vendor shall either(a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re-perform the services in a manner that conforms with the warranty, or(b) refund the fees paid by the City to Vendor for the nonconforming services. 26. Milestone Acceptance. Vendor shall verify the quality of each deliverable before submitting it to the City for review and approval. The City will review all deliverables to determine their acceptability and signify acceptance by execution of the Milestone Acceptance Form, which is attached hereto as Exhibit-C."If the City rejects the submission, it will notify the Vendor in writing as soon as the determination is made listing the specific reasons for rejection. The Vendor shall have ten (10) days to correct any deficiencies and resubmit the corrected deliverable. Payment to the Vendor shall not be authorized unless the City accepts the deliverable in writing in the form attached. The City's acceptance will not be unreasonably withheld. 27. Network Access. 27.1. City Network Access. If Vendor, and/or any of its employees, officers, agents, servants or subcontractors (for purposes of this section"Vendor Personnel"),requires access to the City's computer network in order to provide the services herein,Vendor shall execute and comply with the Network Access Agreement which is attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein for all purposes. 27.2. Federal Law Enforcement Database Access. If Vendor, or any Vendor Personnel, requires access to any federal law enforcement database or any federal criminal history record information system, including but not limited to Fingerprint Identification Records System ("FIRS"),Interstate Identification Index System("III System"),National Crime Information Center ("NCIC") of National Fingerprint File ("NFF"), or Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems ("TLETS"), that is governed by and/or defined in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations Part 20 ("CFR Part 20"), for the purpose of providing services for the administration of criminal justice as defined therein on behalf of the City or the Fort Worth Police Department, under this Agreement, Vendor shall comply with the Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy and CFR Part 20, as amended, and shall separately execute the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Security Addendum.No changes,modifications,alterations, or amendments shall be made to the Security Addendum. The document must be executed as is, Vendor Services Agreement-Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 10 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. and as approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the United States Attorney General. 28. Immigration Nationality. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by City,Vendor shall provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Vendor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Vendor. 29. Informal Dispute Resolution. Except in the event of termination pursuant to Section 4.2,if either City or Vendor has a claim, dispute,or other matter in question for breach of duty,obligations, services rendered or any warranty that arises under this Agreement,the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through this dispute resolution process. The disputing parry shall notify the other party in writing as soon as practicable after discovering the claim, dispute,or breach. The notice shall state the nature of the dispute and list the party's specific reasons for such dispute. Within ten (10) business days of receipt of the notice, both parties shall commence the resolution process and make a good faith effort,either through email,mail,phone conference,in person meetings,or other reasonable means to resolve any claim,dispute,breach or other matter in question that may arise out of,or in connection with this Agreement. If the parties fail to resolve the dispute within sixty(60)days of the date of receipt of the notice of the dispute,then the parties may submit the matter to non-binding mediation in Tarrant County,Texas,upon written consent of authorized representatives of both parties in accordance with the Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other applicable rules governing mediation then in effect.The mediator shall be agreed to by the parties.Each party shall be liable for its own expenses, including attorney's fees; however, the parties shall share equally in the costs of the mediation. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute through mediation,then either party shall have the right to exercise any and all remedies available under law regarding the dispute. Notwithstanding the fact that the parties may be attempting to resolve a dispute in accordance with this informal dispute resolution process,the parties agree to continue without delay all of their respective duties and obligations under this Agreement not affected by the dispute. Either party may, before or during the exercise of the informal dispute resolution process set forth herein, apply to a court having jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction where such relief is necessary to protect its interests. 30. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than $100,000,this section does not apply.Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, 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 Addendum, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement. 31. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of$100,000 or Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 11 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full- time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies;and(2)will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and(2)will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. 32. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Vendor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code,as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg.,R.S., S.B. 19, § 1,the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1)does not have a practice,policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement. 33. Reporting_Requirements. 33.1. For purposes of this section,the words below shall have the following meaning: 33.1.1. Child shall mean a person under the age of 18 years of age. 33.1.2. Child pornography means an image of a child engaging in sexual conduct or sexual performance as defined by Section 43.25 of the Texas Penal Code. 33.1.3. Computer means an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high-speed data processing device that performs logical, arithmetic, or memory functions by the manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses and includes all input, output,processing, storage,or communication facilities that are connected or related to the device. 33.1.4. Computer technician means an individual who,in the course and scope of employment or business, installs, repairs, or otherwise services a computer for a fee. This shall include installation of software,hardware, and maintenance services. 33.2. Reporting Requirement. If Vendor meets the definition of Computer Technician as defined herein, and while providing services pursuant to this Agreement, views an image on a computer that is or appears to be child pornography,Vendor shall immediately report the discovery of the image to the City and to a local or state law enforcement agency or the Cyber Tip Line at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.The report must include the name and address Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 12 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. of the owner or person claiming a right to possession of the computer, if known, and as permitted by law. Failure by Vendor to make the report required herein may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. 34. Survival of Provisions. The parties' duties and obligations pursuant to sections related to Duties and Obligations,Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information,Right to Audit,and Liability and Indemnification shall survive termination of this Agreement. 35. 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) Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 13 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY: CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all By: Valerie Washington(Nov 17,2021 14:19 CST) performance and reporting requirements. Name: Valerie Washington Title: Assistant City Manager Nov 17 2021 S.Trofter Date: By: S.Trotter(Nov 15,202108:07 CST) Name: Sallie Trotter APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Title: Assistant Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By. Name: Kevin Gunn Title: IT Solutions, Director By: Name: Taylor Paris ATTEST: Title: Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: ny M&C: NIA By: 1� ^°^ W°1 Name: Ron Gonzalez oaq�FORp��a Title: Acting City Secretary 'O1001 p000�,- °0 0°��1d 0,vg 0 0 p� o000 0 0 0 0 0000 VENDOR: nEXASbQp Mighty River, LLC By: Name: April Are do 0 Title: CEO an -Founder Date: — OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH, TX Vendor Services Agreement—Technology(Rev. 8/19) Page 14 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES Phase 1: 1. Determining the scope of digital infrastructure to serve the needs of City Government-Timing: No- vember 1',2021 to February 28t",2022 a. Survey existing City Government lit fiber,dark fiber and wireless services b. Determine the lengths and costs of the City's current broadband contractual obligations or the cur- rent lit fiber,dark fiber and wireless services c. Survey and log the City's owned broadband assets including fiber,conduit with fiber,empty con- duit,rights of way,vertical assets(to include communications towers,water towers,buildings, light poles,electrical poles,etc.)This should include any leased dark fiber arrangements. i. Mapping of these assets with the assistance of the City's GIS team d. Interface and facilitation sessions with City departments including departments that have substan- tial"in the field roles"like Aviation, Code Compliance,Development Services,Emergency Man- agement,Fire,Fort Worth Public Library,Neighborhood Services,Police,Parks and Recreation, Public Events,Property Management,Transportation and Public Works and Water. Work with these departments to determine their long-term field operations strategies and the need for fiber and wireless digital infrastructure to support smart applications, sensors and services planned for deployment in the next decade to decade and a half. i. Preparation for a series of listening sessions. Preparation includes preparation and distri- bution of a questionnaire that is tailored to each department and survey's the departments long term digital infrastructure needs. ii. At least two(2); 90 minute to 2-hour sessions with each department after the department has had time to prepare for the meeting. iii. Translation of listening sessions feedback into proposed digital infrastructure maps with the assistance of the City's GIS team. e. Produce a high-level scope and outline of a network design that will meet the City's needs. f. Produce a high-level cost estimate of acquiring dark fiber leases or new fiber builds required to meet the City's long term needs g. Produce an analysis of the City's options for building,operating and governing the digital infra- structure necessary to meet the City's digital infrastructure needs. This document will provide the City with options for: i. The degree of City ownership of the digital infrastructure to serve City and commer- cial/residential last mile needs ii. The opportunities to lease dark fiber iii. The degree of accountability the City can expect from BSPs for commercial/residential last mile service based on the City's investment in and ownership of digital infrastructure iv. Governance,operating and reporting requirement options for the working relationship between the City and the BSPs 2. Research current fiber assets and fiber owners in the City Timing: November 11,2021 to January 14t",2022 a. Main route fiber—research fiber and fiber owners along major thoroughfares and key feeder roads b. Distribution route fiber—where possible map and inventory fibers into residential or mixed-use neighborhoods c. Assist City in obtaining applicable school district fiber maps for Fort Worth ISD and Region I Education Service Center(ESQ. d. Analyze alignment of City needs with existing private owned fiber and analyze if there is enough capacity of existing fiber to meet long term City and last mile needs along certain key routes 3. Develop and implement a strategy for engaging last mile BSPs in discussions regarding last mile fiber service to all residential and business locations in the City Timing: November lst,2021 to April 15t",2022 Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit D Page 15 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. a. Design,distribute and analyze responses to an initial technical and financial questionnaire.This questionnaire will determine the group of BSPs who the best match are to meet: i. The City's internal broadband service/digital infrastructure needs ii. The last mile broadband service requirements of residential and business locations b. For the BSPs that are determined as viable partners as a result of the questionnaire,develop and implement a process for selecting the most viable partner. This process,at a minimum, should address: i. Financial relationship between the BSPs and the City ii. Ownership of existing City assets and of new build digital infrastructure assets iii. Division of engineering,design,permitting,construction,test,initial provisioning respon- sibilities between the BSPs and the City iv. Technical requirements for the last mile service to commercial and residential customers that the BSPs must meet v. Accountability and reporting standards the City will expect from the commercial/residen- tial B SPs vi. Punitive/Claw-back rights of the City in case of non-performance by the BSPs Second Phase: April 15,2022—Hours will be scoped when this phase is reached 1. Analyze BSPs response to the selection process document 2. Assist City in selection partner BSP(s) 3. Assist City in negotiating agreement with partner BSP(s) 4. Assist City with oversight of the BSP(s)partner work particularly during the design and construc- tion phase of the digital infrastructure Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit D Page 16 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. EXHIBIT B PAYMENT SCHEDULE Fee Proposal and Terms The initial scope of work would cover First Phase tasks and encompass the period October 15,2021 to April 15, 2021 at a fee of$190 per hour. Mighty River plans for this engagement to consume 250 hours of time and Mighty River will assume the risk for hours in excess of 250. The City of Fort Worth's fee therefore will not exceed $47,500 For the second phase of work,billing will remain at$190 per hour on an as needed basis as the City begins negotiations with B SPs and requires Mighty River's input and review. Notes: 1) If scope of work increases beyond deliverables,the City and Mighty River agree to discuss the impact of this on the hours of work and to proceed in good faith to increase the number of allotted hours. 2) Mighty River will track hours monthly and submit invoices for only the hours worked. 3) All cost of work,besides travel reimbursement,are included in the hourly fee 4) Travel Reimbursement Guidelines:Travel at the request of the City will be reimbursed based on actual re- ceipts for airfare,lodging,mileage,ground transportation,per diem.At no time will the reimbursements for mileage and per diem exceed the GSA(Federal Government)rates. 5) Both the City and Mighty River will have the option of terminating this agreement with 60-days notice at any time prior to the end of term. 6) Invoice terms will be net 30. Delays in payment beyond 30 days will include at 1.5%per month carrying charge. Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit D Page 17 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. EXHIBIT C MILESTONE ACCEPTANCE FORM Services Delivered: Milestone/Deliverable Ref. #: Milestone/Deliverable Name: Unit Testing Completion Date: Milestone/Deliverable Target Completion Date: Milestone/Deliverable Actual Completion Date: Approval Date: Comments(if needed): Approved by Vendor: Approved by City Department Director: Signature: Signature: Printed Name: Printed Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: For Director Use Only Contracted Payment Amount: Adjustments,including penalties: Approved Payment Amount: Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit D Page 18 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. EXHIBIT D NETWORK ACCESS AGREEMENT 1. The Network. The City owns and operates a computing environment and network (collectively the "Network").Vendor wishes to access the City's network in order to provide description of services. In order to provide the necessary support,Vendor needs access to description of specific Network systems to which Vendor requires access, i.e. Internet, Intranet, email,HEAT System, etc. ("Access"). 2. Grant of Limited Access. Vendor is hereby granted a limited right of access to the City's Network for the sole purpose of providing description of services. Such access is granted subject to the terms and conditions forth in this Agreement and applicable provisions of the City's Administrative Regulation D-7 (Electronic Communications Resource Use Policy), of which such applicable provisions are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes herein and are available upon request. 3. Network Credentials. The City will provide Vendor with Network Credentials consisting of user IDs and passwords unique to each individual requiring Network access on behalf of the Vendor. Access is being granted for purposes of completing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and Access shall expire at the completion of the,or upon termination of the Agreement,whichever occurs first. 4. Renewal. This Network Access Agreement shall be renewed in accordance with the Agreement if the following conditions are met: 4.1. Contracted services have not been completed; 4.2. Contracted services have not been terminated; and 4.3. Within the thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled annual expiration of this Agreement, the Vendor has provided the City with a current list of its officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives requiring Network credentials. Notwithstanding the scheduled contract expiration or the status of completion of services,Vendor shall provide the City with a current list of officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives that require Network credentials on an annual basis. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in denial of Access and/or termination of this Network Access Agreement. 5. Network Restrictions.Vendor officers,agents, servants,employees or representatives may not share the City-assigned user IDs and passwords. Vendor acknowledges, agrees and hereby gives its authorization to the City to monitor Vendor's use of the City's Network in order to ensure Vendor's compliance with this Network Access Agreement. A breach by Vendor, its officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives, of this Agreement and any other written instructions or guidelines that the City provides to Vendor pursuant to this Network Access Agreement shall be grounds for the City immediately to deny Vendor access to the Network and Vendor's Data, terminate the Agreement and the Network Access Agreement,and pursue any other remedies that the City may have under the Agreement or this Network Access Agreement or at law or in equity. 5.1. Notice to Vendor Personnel—For purposes of this section,Vendor Personnel shall include all officers, agents, servants, employees, or representatives of Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible for specifically notifying all Vendor Personnel who will provide services to the City under this agreement of the following City requirements and restrictions regarding access to the City's Network: Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit D Page 19 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. 5.1.1. Vendor shall be responsible for any City-owned equipment assigned to Vendor Personnel, and will immediately report the loss or theft of such equipment to the City; 5.1.2. Vendor, and/or Vendor Personnel, shall be prohibited from connecting personally-owned computer equipment to the City's Network; 5.1.3. Vendor Personnel shall protect City-issued passwords and shall not allow any third party to utilize their password and/or user ID to gain access to the City's Network; 5.1.4. Vendor Personnel shall not engage in prohibited or inappropriate use of Electronic Communications Resources as described in the City's Administrative Regulation D7; 5.1.5. Any document created by Vendor Personnel in accordance with this Agreement is considered the property of the City and is subject to applicable state regulations regarding public information; 5.1.6. Vendor Personnel shall not copy or duplicate electronic information for use on any non-City computer except as necessary to provide services pursuant to this Agreement; 5.1.7. All network activity may be monitored for any reason deemed necessary by the City; and 5.1.8. A Network user ID may be deactivated when the responsibilities of the Vendor Personnel no longer require Network access 6. Termination. In addition to the other rights of termination set forth herein, the City may terminate this Network Access Agreement at any time and for any reason with or without notice, and without penalty to the City. Upon termination of this Network Access Agreement,Vendor agrees to remove entirely any client or communications software provided by the City from all computing equipment used and owned by the Vendor, its officers, agents, servants, employees and/or representatives to access the City's Network. 7. Information Security. Vendor agrees to make every reasonable effort in accordance with accepted security practices to protect the Network credentials and access methods provided by the City from unauthorized disclosure and use. Vendor agrees to notify the City immediately upon discovery of a breach or threat of breach which could compromise the integrity of the City's Network, including but not limited to, theft of Vendor-owned equipment that contains City-provided access software, termination or resignation of officers,agents,servants,employees or representatives with access to City-provided Network credentials, and unauthorized use or sharing of Network credentials. Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit D Page 20 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY: City of Fort Worth Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all By: Valerie Washington(Nov 17,202114:19 CST) performance and reporting requirements. Name: Valerie Washington Title: Assistant City Manager S.Troffer Date: NOV 17, 2021 By: S.Trotter(Nov 15,202108:07 CST) Name: Sallie Trotter Approval Recommended: Title: IT Solutions Assistant Director Approved as to Form and Legality: By: Name: Kevin Gunn Title: IT Solutions Director By: Name: Taylor Paris Attest: Title: Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: 13y: M&C: N/A Name: Ron Gonzales 4ag44frpRr��a Title: Acting City Secretary O0° °00ly�a Ft'°° °O�•Id 000 o oy�d °°° °°° T� 000000 VENDOR: d�a�nEXAsoAp Mighty River, LLC By: — Name: 7April ed os Title: O under Date: t b OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH, TX Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit D Page 21 of 22 City Secretary Contract No. EXHIBIT E VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY Mighty River, LLC 135 Cedar Elm Rd Durham,NC 27713 Consultant Services Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind the Vendor and to execute any agreement,amendment or change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has b een granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Company. The City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor.Vendor will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory authority. The City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been properly executed by the Vendor. 1. Name: April Freddoso Position: CEO 4Signat 2. Name: Joseph Freddoso Position: COO kign tur 3. Name: Position: Signature Name: Signatu of President 1 CEO Other Title: Date: \ L Vendor Services Agreement—Technology—Exhibit E Page 22 of 22