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VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation and Diverse
Computing, Inc., a corporation("Vendor") each individually referred to as a "party" and
collectively referred to as the "parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Vendor Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A—Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B—Price Schedule; and
4. Exhibit C—Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits A, B and C, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A,
B or C and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of
this Agreement shall control.
1. Scope of Services. Vendor will provide a CJIS expert witness. Exhibit "A," - Scope
of Services more specifically describes the services to be provided hereunder.
2. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager
below ("Effective Date") and shall expire on December 31, 2023 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated
earlier in accordance with this Agreement("Initial Term").
3. Compensation. City shall pay Vendor an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000.00) in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit `B," Payment Schedule,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Vendor shall not perform any additional
services for the City not specified by this Agreement unless the 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. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at an time and
for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of t rmination.
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4.2 Non-appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor
of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for
which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever,
except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been
appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City with services
requested by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination.
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor
has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor shall return all City provided data to City in a machine readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has
made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's
services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective
Date of this Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in
writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and
employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of City.
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.
5.3 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 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 City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means
and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized
disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three(3)years after
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final payment under this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the
said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Vendor involving
transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City 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. City
shall give Vendor reasonable advance notice of 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 and work performed under this
Agreement, and not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the
conditions and provisions of this Agreement,Vendor 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, Vendors and subVendors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat
superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its
officers, agents, employees, servants, Vendors and subVendors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein
shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees or subVendor of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents,
servants, employees or subVendor of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from 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 subVendor.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
7.1 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.
7.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND 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 AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
7.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION—Vendor agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from City's use of the software and/or documentation in accordance with this
Agreement, it being understood that this agreement to defend, settle or pay shall not apply
if City modifies or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Vendor bears the
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cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this
section,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 City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate
with Vendor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility
for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for
infringement arising under this Agreement, City 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 City in defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give Vendor timely
written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all papers City may receive
relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City's assumption of payment of costs or
expenses shall not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify City under this Agreement. If the
software and/or documentation or any part thereof is held to infringe and the use thereof is
enjoined or 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 software and/or documentation; or (b)
modify the software and/or documentation to make it non-infringing, provided that such
modification does not materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the software
and/or documentation; or (c) replace the software and/or documentation with equally
suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non-infringing software and/or
documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is
reasonably available to Vendor terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to
Vendor by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies
available to City under law.
9. Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.
Vendor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement
prior to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub Vendor shall execute a
written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which sub Vendor shall agree to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to
commencement of any work pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
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(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000- Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Vendor, its employees, agents,
representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non-owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the work is being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000- Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000- Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors &Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage shall be claims-made, and maintained for the duration of the
contractual agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services
provided. An annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted to City to
evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall
name 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.
(b) The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty(30)days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
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limits of coverage shall be provided to 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, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas.All insurers must have a minimum rating of A-VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent
financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the
rating is below that required,written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances,Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will
also comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City
notifies 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,
subVendors 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, SUBVENDORSS OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFYD
DEFEND CITY AND HOLD 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:
To CITY: To VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth Diverse Computing, Inc.
Attn: Valerie Washington Attn: William M. Tatun_
200 Texas Street 3717 Apalachee Pkwy, Ste. 102
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Tallahassee, FL 32311
Facsimile: (817) 392-6912 Facsimile: (850) 656-7755
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With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither 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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,this provision shall not apply to an employee of either party who responds
to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of 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 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/ Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant
to this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in 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. 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, 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, shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the
scope of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or Exhibits A, B, and C.
22. Amendments/Modifications/Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
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23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits A, B and C, contains the
entire understanding and agreement between City and Vendor, their assigns and successors in interest, as
to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby
declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
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.
25. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option, Vendor 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 City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
26. Immigration Nationality Act. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the
Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, 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.
27. Ownership of Work Product. City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation, created, published, displayed, and/or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further,
City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other
proprietary rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product shall inure to the benefit of
City from the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of
expression (whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product shall be considered a
"work-made-for-hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent
such Work Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work-made-for-hire" within the meaning of
the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title
and interest in and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent,
trademark, trade secret, and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without
further consideration, free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the paxt of
City.
28. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she
has the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor
whose name, title and signature is affixed on the Verification of Signature Authority Form,which is
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attached hereto as Exhibit "C". Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and
representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto.
29. Change in Company Name or Ownership. Vendor shall notify City's Purchasing
Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining
updated City records. The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter
indicating changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal
documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of
the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement.
Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
30. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is
for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with
Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a
company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that
it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms
"boycott Israel" and"company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the
Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides
written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott
Israel during the term of the contract.
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 more, which will 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 which will 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
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firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
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CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended: Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Diverse Computing Inc.,through the CJIS ACE Division, provides expert consulting services related to
the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services(CJIS) Security Policy, Advisory Policy Process, and the.
audit requirements and processes to support the critical information technology systems that support
criminal justice and law enforcement organizations.Additionally, expertise is provided on how the
aforementioned domains are established, deployed and maintained in the "real world" and their impact on
criminal justice and law enforcement organization operations.
The specific and exclusively assigned consultant assigned to this engagement will be William M.Tatun,
Director—CJIS ACE Division of Diverse Computing, Inc.A brief bio overview is listed below.
William "Bill' Tatun
Bill is the Director—CJIS ACE Division and Lead CJIS ACE Consultant at Diverse Computing
Incorporated. Bill has extensive experience with the FBI CJIS Security Policy and Advisory Policy
Board along with the business processes of information technology services, criminal justice and
law enforcement.
A brief listing of past experiences establishing him as a subject matter expert in these areas are:
• New York State Trooper(>24 years)last rank: Staff Inspector(executive-level)
• FBI CJIS Advisory Policy Board(APB)Member
•APB CJIS Security and Access Subcommittee Chairman
• NY State CJIS Systems Officer(CSO)and CJIS Information Security Officer(ISO)
• NY State NLETS Representative&Board Member for NLETS Board of Directors
• NLETS Technical Operations Committee Member
• NYS Director of Information Security and Sharing—Public Safety
• NY State Police Director of Information Services
• NY State Police Information Security Officer
• NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services Information Security Officer
• B.S. Degree-Information Technology Security
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager(CISM)
Specific consulting services provided will include, but not be limited to:
•Attend attorney meetings (background, strategy, preparation, etc.)
•Analysis of documents, processes, or reports
• Report preparation
• Deposition testimony
• Trial testimony
• Other subject matter expert consulting services, as requested and approved
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EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
Analysis,report preparation, attorney meetings$285 per hour
Trial testimony,deposition testimony$285 per hour
Travel expenses, as incurred
Retainer Amount depending on estimated time to complete analysis
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EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Diverse Computing, Inc.
3717 Apalachee Pkwy, Ste. 102
Tallahassee, FL 32311
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Vendor and to execute any agreement,
amendment or change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper
order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. 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. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form
that has been properly executed by Vendor.
1. Name: William M. Tatim
Position: Director—CJIS ACE Division
Signature
2. Name:
Position:
Signature
3. Name:
Position:
Signature
Name: Craig M. Gibbens
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Signature of President, Diverse Computing, Inc.
Other Title: Owner/President
Date: 8/11/2022
Vendor Services Agreement—Exhibit C Page 15 of 15
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