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FORT WORTH
CITY OF FORT WORTH
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BASED UPON AN INTERLOCALAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH AND DATAPROSE, LLC
WHEREAS, Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code allows Local Governments to pursue
mutually beneficial and cooperative purchasing programs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271 of
the Texas Local Government Code, the City of Fort Worth (City), a Texas home-rule municipality and
City of Allen have entered into an lnterlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement on August 19, 2009
which provides that when the one of the Local Government Entities enters into a contract with a Vendor
for goods and services, the other Local Government is able to enter into a Purchase Agreement with the
Vendor under the same terms and conditions offered to the Original Local Government Entity so long as
the Vendor is agreeable. Copy Attached as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, Dataprose,LLC (Vendor)responded to Request for Proposal 2019-6-61 issued by the City of
Allen agreeing to allow other Local Governmental Entities to enter into a Purchase Agreement with
Vendor under the same terms and conditions as those contained in the Request for Proposal. (Copy
attached as Exhibit B);
NOW THEREFORE, City and Vendor each of which will individually be referred to as a "Party" and
collectively as the "Parties entered into this Purchase Agreement by and between Dataprose, LLC and
the City of Fort Worth.
The Parties agree that any references to the City of Allen in Exhibit B shall be construed as the City of
Fort Worth for the purposes of this Agreement and all rights, benefits, duties, and obligations shall inure
to the City as if the contract in Exhibit B were originally executed between the City and Vendor. This
shall specifically include any requirements imposed on Vendor by virtue of City of Allen Request for
Proposal 2019-6-61 included in Exhibit B.
The Agreement includes the following documents which shall be construed in the order of precedence in
which they are listed:
1. Exhibit A— Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and City of Allen;
2. Exhibit B— Contract between the City of Allen and Vendor Utility Billing Printing and
Mailing Services identified as Request for Proposal 2019-6-61;
3. Exhibit C— Vendor's Quote,Pricing, Scope of Services or Purchase Order;
4. Exhibit D— Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.
Exhibits A, B, C and D which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.Vendor agrees to provide City with the services and goods included in Exhibit
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
B pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Cooperative Purchase Agreement, including all exhibits
thereto. In the event of a conflict between Exhibit B and this Agreement or Exhibit A,then this Agreement
and Exhibit A shall control.
City shall pay Vendor in accordance with the fee schedule in Exhibit C and in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement. Total payment made under this Agreement for the first year by City shall
be in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Thousand($1,600,000.00). Vendor shall not provide any
additional items or 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 shall not be liable for any
additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses
in writing.
The initial term of this Agreement shall begin January 25,2022 and end September 24, 2022.
City shall be able to renew this agreement for two (2)one-year renewal options by written agreement of the
parties.
Vendor agrees that City shall,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 documents and records of Vendor
involving transactions relating to this Agreement.Vendor agrees that City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities subject to Vendor's reasonable rules and regulations while
at Vendor's facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct
audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Vendor reasonable advance notice
of intended audits,and all such audits shall be conducted on regular business days during Vendor's regular
business hours in a manner that will not unreasonably interfere with Vendor's operations at its facilities.
City's auditors shall present proper credentials to the manager of Vendor's facility at the time that they
are admitted to such.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any action,
whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement,venue for such action
shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to
have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or
representatives,(2)delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or(3)received
by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To CITY: To
VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Reginald Zeno, Interim Asst. City Manager Dataprose, LLC
200 Texas Street William K. Murray, CEO
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Address:
1122 W. Bethel Rd., Suite 100
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at Coppell TX, 75019
same address
Facsimile: 972 462 5428
[SIGNATURES FOLLOW]
1-he undersigned represents and warrants that he or she has the power and authority to ctec ute this
Agreement and bind the respective Vendor.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
CON-MCT CompLIANCE MANAGER:
1>a4a� By siSning C acknowledp that l am the person
13y: Dana Burghd off( n 28,20 17:27 CST) responsible for the monitoring and administration D
Nance: Dmia Burghdoff' of this contract,'including ensuring all pr-rForrmance
Tifile: Assistant City Manager and reporting repirements.
Jan 28, 2022 8
` By:
wham Bailey(Jan 27,202217:25 CST
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Name: William Bailey
Title, IT Manager,Water Departmim
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY.-
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iJy: Christopher H rder(Jan 28,202208:25 CST)
Dame: Chris Harder
Title: Water Department Director
By:
44onnn� ATTEST: Name: Taylor Pans
p �t f OR?. Title: Assistant City Attorney
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�v0 0'�o By: J nette S.Goodall(Jan 31,202207 CST) CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
00a *�d l Name: lannette Goodall M&C: 22-0062
d���nEXa►SoApAY Tifi(c,: City Secretary
VENDOR.,
L)ataprose,LLC ATTEST.
By.
Name; Wiltiunt K.Murray BY"Title: CEO CEO Name: "•!� Xarie
Date:
Title:
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
r Exhibit A
CITY �cSFe-7�tIETAPY
NO.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Cooperation Agreement ("Agreement") is by and between the City
of Allen, Texas ("Allen"), and the City of Fort Worth, Texas ("Fort Worth"), acting by
and through their authorized officers.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized by Chapter. 791 of the Texas
Government Cgde and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code; and
VVEEREAS, Section 271.102 of the TEx. Loc. Gov'T CODE authorizes a local
government to participatq in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local
government or a local cooperative organization; and
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WHEREAS, a local government that purchases goods and services pursuant to a
Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government satisfies the requirement
of the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods and
materials; and
WHEREAS, each party has and will on an annual basis obtain competitive bids
for the purchase of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a cooperative purchasing program
which will allow `;each party to purchase goods and services under each other's
competitively bid contracts pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 271 of the TEx. Loc.
Gov'T CODE;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a cooperative purchasing program
between the parties; which will allow each party to purchase goods and services under
each other's competitively bid contracts pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 271 of the
TEx. Loc. Gov'T CODE.
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ARTICLE II
( TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing on
the last date of execution hereof ("Effective Date"). Thereafter this Agreement shall
automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each under the terms and
conditions stated herein,unless sooner terminated as provided herein.
ARTICLE III
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the other party.
ARTICLE IV
PURCHASING
The City Manager or designee for each of party is authorized to act on behalf of
the respective party in all matters relating to this cooperative purchasing program. Each
party shall make payments to the other party or directly to the vendor under.the contract
made pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 271 of the TEx. Loc. GOWT CooE. Each party
shall be responsible for the respective vendor's compliance with provisions relating to the
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quality of items and terms of delivery.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Relationshi of Parties: This Agreement is not intended to create, nor should it
be construed as creating,a partnership, association,joint venture or trust.
5.2 Notice: Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be
deemed received when sent in the United States Mail, Postage Prepaid, Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, or by hand-delivery or facsimile transmission addressed to the
respective party at the address set forth below the signature of the party.
5.3 Amendment: This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written agreement
of both parties hereto.
5.4 Severability: In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any
respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the other
provisions, and the Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had never been contained in this Agreement.
5.5 Governing Law: The validity of this Agreement and any of its terms and
( provisions as well as the rights and duties of the parties, shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Texas; and venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be in the
State District Court of Dallas County,Texas.
5.6 Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire agreement among the
parties with respect to the subject matter covered by this Agreement. There is no other
collateral, oral or written agreement between the parties that in any manner relates to the
subject matter of this Agreement.
5.7 Recitals: The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein.
5,8 Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of whom shall be deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument.
EXECUTED this .5�-�i� day of c t.5+ 2009.
CITY OF LEN,TEXAS
By:
PETER H.U AS, CITY
MANAGE
One Allen Civic Plaza
305 Century Parkway
Allen,TX 75013
ATTEST:
By:
ICTTY SEC ARY
EXECUTED this 19+--day of ,2009.
APPROVED TO FORM AND CITY O FORT`WORTH,TEXAS
LEGALIT
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By(�L Karen L.Montgomery
Maleshia A. Farmer Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
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1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth,Texas 76102
ATTEST:
By:
Marty Hendrix
City Secretary
Exhibit B
STATE OF TEXAS §
§ AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY BILLING PRINT
COUNTY OF COLLIN § AND MAIL SERVICES
This agreement("Agreement") is made by and between the City of Allen,Texas
("City") DataProse, I_l_C ("Contractor") acting by and through their authorized
representatives.
Recitals:
WHEREAS,the City desires to obtain printing and mailing services from
Company in accordance with the bid specifications attached hereto as Exhibit"A"
("Specifications"); and
WHEREAS,Company desires to provide services to City in accordance with its
response to Specifications attached hereto as Exhibit 'A";
NOW THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual covenants set forth herein and
other valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
Article I
Term
The term of this Agreement shall begin on September 25, 2019 (the "Effective
Date") and continue until September 24, 2020, unless earlier terminated as provided
herein (the "Initial Term").
City maintains the right to automatically renew this Agreement for up to four
(4) additional renewal terms of one (1)year at the City's sole discretion,the first renewal
term beginning on September 25,2020.
Article 111
Contract Documents
Every provision of the documents below is incorporated into this Agreement by
reference. The documents referenced below are in descending order of precedence.
Any conflict between or among any of the documents shall be resolved in favor of the
document with higher precedence.
A. This Agreement;
B, City's Request for Proposal#2019-6-61 ("Specifications"); and
C. Contractor's Response to City's Request for Proposal #2019-6-61
("Response").
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Article Ill
Scope of Services
Contractor shall provide the Services specifically set forth in the Specifications,
including those requirements in the sample contract to the extent they do not conflict
with this Agreement, as contained in Exh'bit "A,"which is attached hereto and made
a part of this Agreement for all purposes.
Article IV
Schedule of Work
Contractor agrees to commence Services upon the Effective Cate of this
Agreement and to complete the required Services in accordance with the schedules
and at the times and locations provided by the City as set forth in Exhibit"A,"including
the Requirements in the sample contract to the extent they do not conflict with this
Agreement.
Article V
Compensation and Method of Payment
City shall compensate Contractor for the Services,including all labor, materials,
equipment and supplies as provided in Exhibit "A." The total compensation to
Contractor shall not exceed $22S.000.00 (two hundred twenty--five thousand
%dollars and no/70ents) during the Initial Term or any renewal term under this
Agreement.Contractor shall provide the City with written invoices on a monthly basis
describing the work and Services performed as provided in Exhibit "A." Upon
approval, City shall compensate Contractor as provided herein and in Exhibit"A"with
the payment term being net 30 days after the date the City is delivered a written
invoice for Services completed.
Article VI
)Notice to Proceed
Contractor shall not proceed with any work required under this Agreement
without a written Notice to Proceed from City. Any work performed or expenses
incurred by Contractor prior to Contractor's receipt of a written Notice to Proceed
from City shall be entirely at Contractor's own risk. Work performed and expenses
incurred after Contractor has received a written Notice to proceed from City will be
eligible for reimbursement under the terms of this Agreement,subject to an approved
task order.
Article V11
Suspension of Work
City shall have the right to immediately suspend work by Contractor if City
determines in its sole discretion that Contractor has, or will fail to perform, in
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accordance with this Agreement. In such event, any payments due Contractor shall
be suspended until Contractor has taken satisfactory corrective action.
Article Vill
Devotion of Time; Personnel;and Equipment
83 The Contractor shall devote such time as reasonably necessary for the
satisfactory performance of the work under this Agreement. Should the City require
additional services not included under this Agreement, the Contractor shall make
reasonable effort to provide such additional services at mutually agreed charges or
rates, and within the time schedule prescribed by the City; and without decreasing
the effectiveness of the performance of services required under this Agreement.
8.2 To the extent reasonably necessary for the Contractor to perform the
services under this Agreement, the Contractor shall be authorized to engage the
services of any agents, assistants, persons, or corporations that the Contractor may
deem proper to aid or assist in the performance of the services under this Agreement.
The cost of such personnel and assistance shall be borne exclusively by the Contractor.
8.3 The Contractor shall furnish the facilities, equipment, telephones,
facsimile machines, email facilities, and personnel necessary to perform the services
required under this Agreement unless otherwise provided herein.
8.4 Time is and shall be of the essence in the performance of this Agreement
as written.
Article IX
Availability of Funds
If monies are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support
continuation of performance in a subsequent fiscal period, this Agreement shall be
canceled and Contractor may only be reimbursed for the reasonable value of any non-
recurring costs incurred but not amortized in the price of services delivered under this
Agreement or which are otherwise not recoverable. The cost of cancellation may be
paid from any appropriations for such purposes.
Article X
Termination
This Agreement hiay be terminated by:
(a) by mutual written agreement of the parties;
(b) immediately by City, if Contractor defaults or breaches any of the
terms or conditions of this Agreement;
(c) by either party, upon thirty (30) days prior to written notice.
Should Contractor terminate this Agreement under this provision,
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Contractor shall further state the reason(s) for termination in its
written notice;
(d) by City, if Company suffers an went of Bankruptcy or Insolvency;
or"Event of Bankruptcy"shall,mean the dissolution or termination
(other than a dissolution or termination by reason of Company
merging with an affiliate of Company) of Company's existence as
a going business, insolvency, appointment of receiver for any part
of Company's property and such appointment is not terminated
within ninety(90) business days after such appointment is initially
made, any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the
commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or
insolvency laws by or against Company and in the event such
proceeding is not voluntarily commenced by the Company, such
proceeding is not dismissed within ninety (90) business days after
the filing thereof,
(e) by City, if City fails to budget and appropriate funds for payment
of the obligations hereunder for the then ensuing fiscal year;or
Article XI
Insurance
(a) For coverage requirements, please refer to the table on the following
page. All insurance shall be endorsed to provide the following provisions:
(1) name the City, its officers, and employees as additional insureds as to
all applicable coverage with the exception of Workers Compensation
Insurance and Professional Liability; (2) provide for a waiver of
subrogation against the City for injuries, including death, property
damage, or any other loss to the extent the same is covered by the
proceeds of insurance, except for Professional Liability Insurance. A
specific endorsement needs to be added to all policies,with a copy ofthe
endorsement provided to the Citythat indicatesthe insurance company
will provide to the City at least a thirty (30) day prior written notice for
cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material changes of the policy. In the
event the companies providing the required insurance are prohibited by
law to provide any such specific endorsements, the Contractor shall
provide at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City of any
cancellation, non-renewal and/or material changes to any of the policies
of insurance.
(b) All insurance companies providing the required insurance shall be
authorized to transact business in Texas and rated at least"A"by AM Best
or other equivalent rating service. All policies must be written on a
primary basis, non-contributory with any other insurance coverage
and/or self-insurance maintained by the City.
(c) A certificate of insurance and copies of policy endorsements evidencing
the required insurance shall be submitted to the City prior to
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commencement of services. On every date of renewal of the required
insurance policies, the Contractor shall cause a certificate of insurance
and policy endorsements to be issued evidencing the required
insurance herein and delivered to the City. In addition, the Contractor
shall Within ten (10) business days after written request provide the City
with certificates of insurance and policy endorsements for the insurance
required herein. The delivery of the certificates of insurance and policy
endorsements to the City is a condition precedent to the payment of any
amounts due to Contractor by the City. The failure to provide valid
certificates of insurance and policy endorsements shall be deemed a
default and/or breach of this Agreement.
Contracts in the Amount of$100,00041,000,000
Type of Insurance Amount of Insurance Provisions
1. Commercial General $1,000,000 each ' City to be listed as
(Public) Liability to occurrence additional insured and
include coverage for: provided 30-day notice of
a) Premises/operations $2,000,000 general cancellation or material
b) Products/Completed aggregate change in coverage.
Operations
c) Independent $2,000,000 Umbrella/ City requires that insurer
Contractors Excess Liability be rated A or higher by
d) Personal Liability A.M. Best or equivalent.
e Contractual Liability Waiver of subrogation
2: Business Auto Liability_ . $1,000,000 per City to be named as a
occurrence additional insured
• $1,000,000
aggregate or;
• $1,000,000
combined single
I l m its
3: Workers' Comp & Statutory Limits Waiver of subrogation
Employers' Liability $1,000,000 each accident
4. Builders Risk Policy 100%of construction total tf Applicable
5.a) Professional Liability 1,000,000 per occurrence If Applicable
b) E &O coverage
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Article Xll
Miscellaneous
12.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only
agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings written or
oral agreements between the parties with respect to this subject matter.
12.2 Assignment. Contractor may not assign this Agreement in whole or in
part without the prior written consent of City, In the event of an assignment by
Contractor to which City has consented, the assignee shall agree in writing with City
to personally assume, perform, and be bound by all the covenants, and obligations
contained in this Agreement.
12.3 Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions regarding
assignment,this Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties
to it and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives,
successors and assigns.
12.4 CQovernina Law. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this
Agreement; and venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be in Collin
County, Texas. The parties agree to submit to the personal and subject matter
jurisdiction of said Court.
12.5 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written
agreement of the parties.
12.6 Severability. in the event any one or more of the provisions contained in
this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in
any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other
provisions, and the Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had never been contained in it.
12.7 Independent Contractor. It is understood and agreed by and between
the parties that Contractor, in satisfying the conditions of this Agreement, is acting
independently, and that City assumes no responsibility or liabilities to any third party
in connection with these actions. All services to be performed by Contractor pursuant
to this Agreement shall be in the capacity of an independent Contractor, and not as
an agent or employee of City. Contractor shall supervise the performance of its
services and shall be entitled to control the manner and means by which its services
are to be performed,subject to the terms of this Agreement.
12.8 Under the Authority of the Clean Water Act, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA),the City of Allen has endeavored to reduce/improve storm
water quality per direction of the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality
(TCEQ). The City of Allen has developed standard operating procedures (SOP's) for
our Storm Water Management Program (SWMP). By signing this contract all
vendors accept to follow our SOP's of our SWMP. Follow the link for our SOP's
tt www.cit ofaIlen.or 93 Storm-Water-Mans eme nt
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12.9 Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder may
be sent by first class mail,overnight courier or by confirmed telefax or facsimile to the
address specified below, or to such other party or address as either party may
designate in writing, and shall be deemed received three (3) days after delivery set
forth herein:
If intended for City: with copy to:
Eric E=llwanger Peter G.Smith
City Manager Nichols,Jackson, Dillard, Hager
31d floor,.City Hall &Smith, LLP.
305 Century Parkway 500 N. Akard, 1800 Lincoln
Allen,Texas 75013 Plaza
Facsimile: 214-509-4118 Dallas,Texas 75201
Telephone: 214-509-4110 Facsimile: 214-965-0010
If intended for Contractor:
DataProse; I_LC
1122 W. Bethel Road
Coppell,Texas 75019
Facsimile: 972-462-5428
Telephone: 972-462-5479
12.10 CounterQarts. This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in
separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an
original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same
instrument. Each counterpart may consist of any number of copies hereof each
signed by less than all, but together signed by ali of the parties hereto.
12.11 Exhibits and RecLt The exhibits attached hereto, and the Recitals are
incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
12.12 Indemnification. Contractor shall release, defend, indemnify and hold
harmless City and its officers, agents and employees from and against all damages,
injuries (including death), claims, pfoperty damages, (including loss of use), losses,
demands, suits, judgments and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and
expenses, in any way arising out of, related to, or resulting from the performance of
the work or caused by the negligent act or omission of Contractor, its officers, agents,
employees, subcontractors, licensees, invitees or any other third parties for whom
Contractor is legally responsible (hereinafter "Claims"). Contractor is expressly
required to defend City against all such Claims.
In its sole discretion, City shall have the right to select or to approve defense
counsel to be retained by Contractor in fulfilling its obligation hereunder to defend
and indemnify City, unless such right is expressly waived by City in writing. City
reserves the right to provide a portion or all of its own defense; however, City is under
no obligation to do so. Any such action by City is not to be construed as a waiver of
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Company's obligation to defend City or as a waiver of Contractor's obligation to
indemnify City pursuant to this Contract. Contractor shall retain City approved
defense counsel within seven (7) business days of City's written notice that City is
invoking its right to indemnification under this Contract. If Contractor fails to retain
Counsel within such time period,City shall have the right to retain defense counsel on
its own behalf, and Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by City.
12.13 Audits and Records. Contractor agrees that during the term hereof,City
and its representatives may, during normal business hours and as often as deemed
necessary, inspect, audit, examine and reproduce any and all of the Contractor's
records relating .to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement for a period of
one year following the date of completion of services as determined by City or date of
termination if sooner.
12.14 Conflicts of Interests. The Contractor represents that no official or
employee of
City has any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in this Agreement.
12-15 Warranty. The Contractor warrants to the City that all labor furnished to
perform the work under this Contract will be competent to perform the tasks
undertaker?, that the product of such labor will yield only first-class.results, that the
workwili be performed in a good and workmanlike mannerand at least in accordance
with industry standards,and that the work will be of good quality,free from faults and
defects and in strict conformance with this contract.All work not conforming to these
requirements may be considered defective.
12.16 Uniforms. Contractor shall provide and require its employees to wear a
uniform that bears the company name, logo,and the employee's name. Uniforms are
not to be dirty, stained, or torn. Uniforms shall be worn at all times while on the job.
Contractor shall provide and ensure the wearing of protective clothing, masks, eye
protection, etc., as required by laws, regulation, ordinances, and/or manufacturer's
instruction for material and equipment, All employees of Contractor working on
right-of-ways or medians must utilize personal protective equipment such as safety
vests to insure their visibility to drivers.
1237 War in devices and Barricades. The Contractor shall furnish and
maintain such warning devices, barricades, lights,signs,and other devices as may be
necessary or appropriate or required by the City to protect persons or property in,near
or adjacent to the jobsite. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal,
State, and Local Laws regarding occupational safety and health as well as providing
protection of the environment. This shall include but not be limited to compliance
with U.S. Department of Labor-occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and regulations.
No separate compensation shall be paid to the Contractor for such measures.
12.18 Protection of Utilities. The Contractor shall use best efforts to leave
undisturbed and uninterrupted all irrigation systems, utilities, and utility services
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provided to the job site or which presently exist at, above, or beneath the location
where the work is to be performed. In the event that any irrigation system, utility, or
utilityservice is disturbed or damaged during the progress of the work,the Contractor
shall forthwith repair, remedy or restore the utility at Contractor's sole expense. The
Contractor is responsible for an inspection of the site prior to commencing work on
site to ensure that no damage is existing or will not occur when maintenance begins.
If damage is noted or if probable damage will occur, then it is the contractor's
responsibility to notify the City of Alien representative so that the City of Allen can take
action to correct and document the problem(s). The contractor is responsible for the
replacement of all irrigation heads that are damaged by mowing with like equipment
approved by the City of Allen.
12.19 PPOHIBITION OF BOYCOTT ISPAEL. Company verifies that it does not
Boycott Israel and agrees that during the term of this Contract will not Boycott Israel
as that term is defined in Texas Government Code Section 808.001, as
amended. Effective September 1, 2019,this section does not apply if the Vendor is a
sole proprietor, a non-profit entity or a governmental entity;and only applies if: (1) the
Vendor has ten (10) or more fulltime employees and (ii) this Contract has a value-of
$1004000.00 or more to be paid under the terms of this Contract.
(Signature page to follow)
AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY BILLING PAINT AND MAIL SERVICES-PACE 9
EXECUTED this___. .day of�_� 2019.
CITY 4F ALLEN
.By
Eric Ellwan City M ger
305 Century Parkway
Allen,Texas 75013
ATTEST
Shelley IBI. George, y Secretary
EXECUTED this day of 't.__ ��__—_, 2019.
Data Prase, LLC
Signature of Authorized Office
Name:
Print Name
Title:
C �-.
1122 W. Bethei Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
AGREEMENT FOR U I[LITY BILLING PRINT AND MAII.SERVIV S--PACE.10
EXHIBIT"A"
SPECIFICATIONS AND RESPONSE
1. City's Request for Proposal #2019-6-61.
2. Contractor's Response to City's Request for Proposal ##2019-6-61.
Exhibit"A"
Agreement for Utility Billing Print and Mail Services
Exhibit C
DATA oser)
PRICING:
Statement Container Includes: $0.09 Ea.
- Data processing
- 8.5 x 11 paper w/perforated payment coupon
- Simplex, CIM K(full color) imaging front
#10 window envelope
- #9 window return envelope
- Fold, Insert,presort and deliver to LISPS
OPTIONAL SERVICES PRICING:
Implementation/Utility Set-up Waived 1 Time
Statement Archive-includes 18 months of storage Waived Ea.
Additional Inserts —cost to insert (newsletter, water quality $0.003 Ea.
reports, buckslips, etc.) - includes up to three (3) inserts at no
cost
Additional Impressions $0.035 Ea.
Oversized bills (8-99 pages) $0.35 Ea.
— includes 9 x 12 envelope
— for hand inserting of statements greater than 8 pages
Oversized bills (100+pages) includes window box $4.00 Each
API — DataProse Search&ViewBill AN is a tool that allows clients $100.00 Month
already utilizing the S&V service or their eBill payment
vendor, a back-end path to access PDFs from the DataProse
5ystern. This product is a connector service between the
client application or website and the indexed billing cycle
PDFs at DataProse.
Additional programming—client requested/approved $125.00 Hour
Bill suppression $0.035 Ea.
E-bill $0.055 Ea.
NCOAEink(Address Correction/Update) $0.25 Correction
Offline folding—for inserts provided by client that are not folded $0.005 Ea.
Special Handling—Overnight+FedEx charge Cost Ea.
Estimated Postage Cost / 1-3oz. Piece — Based on the lowest [$0.426 Ea.
possible 5-digit zip code rate. Actual postage will apply.
Exhibit D
CONFLICT OF INTEREST OUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIO
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session. OFFICEUSEONLY
This questionnaire Is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176,Local Government Code, by a vendor who Date Received
has a business relationship as defined by Sect€on 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
Sy law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local govemmental entity not later
than the 7th business day alter the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1),Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006,Loral Government Code.An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
Q Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
®ataProse, LLC
a
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.(The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
i� you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
i3 Name of local government officer about whom the information Is being disclosed.
NIA
Name of Officer
4 Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer,or a'family member of the
officer,as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described_Attach additional pages to this Form
CIO as necessary.
I
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income,from the vendor?
Yes ® No
B_ Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investment income,from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
® Yes No
5 Describeeach employmentor business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director,or holds an
I ownership interest of one percent or more.
None
❑ Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
7
1�In °Z
Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11130/2M
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
A complete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/
Does/LG/htm/LG.176.htm. For easy reference, below are some of the sections cited on this form.
Local Government Code§176.001(1-a):"Business relationship"means a connection between two or more parties
based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on:
(A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal,state,or local governmental entity or an
agency of a federal,state,or local governmental entity;
(B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public;or
(C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and
that is subject to regular examination by, and reporting to,that agency.
Local Government Code§176.003(a)(2)(A)and(B):
(a) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:
(2) the vendor:
(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a
family member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable
income, other than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during the 12-month period
preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;
or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the
vendor;
(6) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
that have an aggregate value of more than$100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the
officer becomes aware that:
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.
Local Government Code 176.006 a and a-1
(a) Avendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship
with a local governmental entity and:
(1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local
governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A);
(2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member of the
officer,one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B),excluding any
gift described by Section 176.003(a-1);or
(3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity.
(a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator
not later than the seventh business day after the later of:
(1) the date that the vendor:
(A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental
entity; or
(B) submits to the local governmental entity an application,response to a request for proposals
or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local
governmental entity;or
(2) the date the vendor becomes aware:
(A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer, or a
family member of the officer,described by Subsection(a);
(B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection(a);or
(C) of a family relationship with a local government officer.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 1/1/2021
Official site of the.ON of Fort�Worth.Teuas
FORT I ORTi't
CITY COUNCIL QGIENIM
Create New From This M;iC
DATE: 1/25/2022 REFERENCE **M&C 22- LOG NAME: 13P ILA UTILITY BILLING TD
NO.: 0062 WATER
CODE: P TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Purchase Agreement with DataProse, LLC, Using an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Allen in an Annual Amount Up to$1,600,000.00 and
Authorize Two Consecutive One-Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount
for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services for the Water Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a purchase agreement with DataProse,
LLC, using an interlocal agreement with the City of Allen in an annual amount up to$1,600,000.00 and
authorize two consecutive one-year renewal options for the same annual amount for utility bill printing and
mailing services for the Water Department.
DISCUSSION:
In December 2021,the Water Department requested that the Purchasing Division enter into an agreement
for utility bill printing and mailing services.The services include printing utility billing statements, delinquency
letters and mailing of the same.The Water Department currently uses Central Square's billing system.The
City of Fort Worth's(City)current contract will expire on February 21,2022.
In August 2019,the City of Allen processed a Request for Proposals(RFP 2019-6-61)and received five (5)
responses.An evaluation team scored each proposal and awarded the agreement to DataProse, LLC
(DataProse).The City of Allen currently uses the same Central Square billing system. DataProse is the
City's current vendor. Dataprose meets specifications related to the Water Department's Central Square
billing system and complies with United States Postal Service regulations.
Staff recommends entering into a contract with DataProse,for continued utility bill printing and mailing
services based off the established interlocal purchasing agreement with the City of Allen in an annual
amount up to$1,600,000.00. Of that amount,approximately 801%fl will be spent on postage.
An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager or his designee up to the
amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council
approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
satisfies state laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item.The
City of Allen conducted competitive bidding for the contract during August 2019(RFP 2019-6-61).The
contract has a term through September 24,2022 with the right to renew the contract for two(2)additional
one-year periods or portions thereof.
A MBE/SBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or public entity.
Upon Council approval,the agreement will begin on February 22,2022 and end on September 24,2022, in
line with the cooperative contract term.The agreement may be renewed at the City's option for two(2)
additional one-year terms if the City of Allen renews its contract. Renewal of this agreement by the City does
not require specific City Council approval, provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to
satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term.
The agreement serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INF RMATIONICERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget,as previously
appropriated, in the Water&Sewer Fund to support the approval of the above recommendation and
execution of the agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred,the Water Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by.1 Reginald Zeno(8517)
Dana Burghdolf (8018)
Q r iginating-QgRartmtnt Head: Anthony Rousseau(8338)
Christopher Harder(5020)
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia (8285)
— Taylor Dean(7648)
ATTACHMENTS
13P13P ILA UTILITY BILLING TD WATER Funds Availab'lity pdf (CFW Internal)
Dataprose 1295 Formaddf, (CFW Internal)
FIDS table Water MAC for Bill Printing x, Isx (CFW Internal)
SAMS DatapM pd� (CFW Intemal)