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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 58222 CSC No. 58222 FORT WORTH CITY OF FORT WORTH COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Cooperative Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Library Interiors of Texas, LLC ("Vendor") and the City of Fort Worth, ("City"), a Texas home rule municipality. The Cooperative Purchase Agreement includes the following documents which shall be construed in the order of precedence in which they are listed: 1. This Cooperative Purchase Agreement; 2. Exhibit A—Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners No. 19/033MJ-16 3. Exhibit B—Cooperative Price Structure; and 4. Exhibit C—Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Exhibits A, B, and C, 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 A pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Cooperative Purchase Agreement, including all exhibits thereto. City shall pay Vendor in accordance with the fee schedule in Exhibit B and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Total payment made under this agreement for the initial period by the City shall not exceed Three Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Dollars with zero cents ($384,390.00). 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 term of this Agreement shall begin upon execution by the Assistant City Manager for the City and end on May 14, 2023. The City shall be able to renew this agreement for additional terms according to the cooperative conditions 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 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. 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: OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. FT. WORTH TX Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 To CITY: To VENDOR: City of Fort Worth Library Interiors of Texas, LLC Attn: Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager Michael Taylor 200 Texas Street 3503 Wild Cherry Drive, Building 4 Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Lakeway, Texas, 78738 Facsimile: (817) 392-5804 Phone: 888-689-5489 Facsimile: 888-690-5489 With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at michael@li-tx.com same address The undersigned represents and warrants that he or she has the power and authority to execute this Agreement and bind the respective Vendor. CITY OF FORT WORTH: CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person By: responsible for the monitoring and administration Name: Jesica McEachern of this contract,including ensuring all performance Title: Assistant City Manager and reporting requirements. Date: Oct 10, 2022 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: By: Name: Timothy Shidal Title: Administrative Services Manager By. pdp44�n� APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: � 0 Name: Manya Shorr poF*0.- FORtk dd O Title: Director a�oop�p '0° o:C0 ° ATTEST: P���oBy: o dQ °°°°°°°°°° a Name: Jeremy Anato Mensah nEXASgoo- Title: Assistant City Attorney �7�tt�t�ette S Goo�f�tGG By: Jannette S.Goodall(Oct 11,2022 08:21 CDT) CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: Name: Jannette Goodall M&C: 22-0664 Title: City Secretary DATE: 9/13/2022 1295: 2022-922100 VENDOR: Library Interiors of Texas, LLC Michael T Taylor By: Michael J Taylor(Oct 5,2022 08:00 CDT) Name: Michael Taylor Title:Vice President OFFICIAL RECORD Date: Oct 5, 2022 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 2 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 EXHIBIT A Library Interiors of Texas Contract Category: Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment(FFE) and Related Items Contract Number: 19/033MJ-16 Contract Terms Initial Award Date May 15,2019 lst Renewal Start Date: May 15,2020 2nd Renewal Start Date:May 15,2021 3rd Renewal Start Date:May 15,2022 Current Expiration Date:May 14,2023 Renewals Remaining: 0 CP Contract Manager: Monique Francis monique@choicepartners.org 713-316-4259 Contract Partner: Library Interiors of Texas Contract Partner Web Site: http://www.libraryinteriorsoftexas.com Approved Market Area: National APPROVED PRODUCT OR SERVICE: Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment(FFE) and Related Items TO PLACE AN ORDER: Contact the vendor for all your pricing needs, stating you are using CP contract and send us the confirmation only Purchase Order copy. All contracts are EDGAR compliant! PRICING: Is according to the contract on file with CP. Send all PO copies to ecatalog@choicepartners.org Freight Terms: - LIBRARY MWBE/HUB Status: Certified INTE RjapS DUE DILIGENCE: Download OF TEXAS CONTACT INFO For SALES Trevor Taylor 3503 Wild Cherry Drive, I al�ewa it ffPa7h agd Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 3 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 Phone : 888 689 5489 Cell Phone : 512-921-8487 Fax : 888 690 5489 trevor@L-tx.com ABOUT THIS PARTNER: Uniting domestic favorites with the best of European vendors, we offer one of the most comprehensive portfolios of library furniture and shelving available today. Library Interiors of Texas offers a cooperative approach to all aspects of furnishing a library from needs assessment through design, procurement of exclusive products, project management, to installation and after sales care. Architects, designers and library professionals can be assured that they will be offered the finest furnishing choices, delivered on time, within budget, and with continuing service. City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 4 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 CPCHOICE" PARTNERS The Fight Resources. Right Now. May 28,2019 Trevor Taylor,President Library Interiors of Texas,LLC 401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1540 Austin, Texas 78701 Subject: Contract Award Dear Mr. Taylor: Congratulations? Harris County Department of Education(HCDE)has awarded Library Interiors of Texas, LLC a contract for the following commodity/service,based on the proposal submitted to HCDE Choice Partners on April 2,2019: Furniture,Fixtures,Equipment(FFE)and Related Items Contract No. 19/033MJ-16 The contract is effective May 15, 2019 and will expire on May 14,2020. The contract may be renewed annually for up to three(3)additional years, if mutually agreed to by Choice Partners and Library Interiors of Texas,LLC. Your contract manager,Monique Joseph, will contact you in the next few weeks and set up an appointment to discuss the contract details and new vendor orientation. The partnership between Library Interiors of Texas, LLC and Choice Partners should be mutually beneficial for us, as well as our participating agencies. A press release announcing the awards made this month is posted both at www.choicepartners.org and at www.hcde-texas.org.Your contract manager will send you the Choice Partners seal to add to your website and marketing materials, and will request additional information so we can accurately describe your company on our website. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime,please feel free to call us at the office at 713-696- 2122. Sincerely, ?50( Jeff Drury,Director Choice Partners A division of Hams County Department of Education Enclosure: Signed Contract Page G1ty of Fort Worth and Library IWenors of Texas LLC. Page 5 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners 919/033MJ-16 EXECUTION OF OFFER The undersigned Proposer has carefully examined all instructions, requirements, specifications, terms and conditions of this RFP and theAgrecment and certifies: I. It is a reputable company regularly engaged is providing goods andlor services necessary to meet the requirements,specifications,terms and conditions of the RFP and the Agreement. Z. It has the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, skills, and resources to satisfactorily perform the requirements,specifications, terms and conditions of the RFP and the Agreement Further, if awarded, the Proposer agrees to perform the requirements, specifications, terms and conditions of the RFP and the Agreement. 3. All statements, information, and representations prepared and submitted in response to this RFP are current, complete, true, and accurate. Proposer acknowledges that HCDE will rely on such statements, information,and representations in selecting the successful Proposer(s). 4. It is not currently barred or suspended from doing business with the Federal goverment, any of the members represented,orany of their respective agencies. 5. It shall be bound by A statements,representations,warranties,and guarantees made in its proposal. 6. Submission of a proposal indicates the Proposer's acceptance of the evaluation technique and the Proposer's recognition that some subjective judgments may be made by HCDE and its membership as part of the evalu"on. 7. That all of the requirements of this RFP and the Agreement have been read and understood. In addition, compliance with all requirements, terns and conditions will be assumed by HCDE if not otherwise noted in the proposal. S. The individual signing below has authority to enter into this on behalf of Proposer- 9. Proposeracknowledges that the Agreement may be canceled if any conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest i s discovered by HCDE. 10. This Agreement is subject to purchase orders duly authorized and executed by HCDE. CORPORATE NAME: 1brary Interiors ofTexas, LLC AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: PRINT NAME revorTaylor TITLE• resident DATE: 3/07/2019 ADDRESS- 01 Congress Avenue, Suite 1540 CITY,STATE,ZIP Cflvvw.li-tx.corn ustin,Texas,78701 PHONE: 88-689-5489 FAX: 88-690-5489 EMAIL ADDRESS: evor@li-tx.com WESSITE URL This Section to be Completed by HCDE Contract Number. 19/033M -16 Term of contract: 05/15/2014 to 05/14/20220 Vendor shall honor a]I CPC Administrative Fees for any sales resulting from this Contract whether Vendor is awarded a renewal or not. Approved by Harris County e o ucation: Jesus J.Amczcua,PhD(tfor PA, Board p roval Date Assistant Superintende8us>nes errices City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 6 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Chace Partners 4191033MJ-16 F"#19/033MJ 5.0 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS These Contract Terms and Conditions are part of the final contract in each product and/or service contract awarded as a result of this RFP and are part of the terms and conditions of each Purchase Order or proposal forms issued in connection with this RFP. Vendors are responsible for identifying any exceptions to these terms and conditions. ANY EXCEPTIONS MUST BE NOTED DIRECTLY BELOW EACH OF THE RESPECTIVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Proposals that are qualified with conditional clauses,items not called for,or other irregularities may be considered non-responsive by HCDE/CP and eliminated from further consideration. CONTRACT BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND Library Interiors of Texas,LLC ("VENDOR") FOR FURNITURE,FIXTURES,EQUIPMENT(FFE),AND RELATED ITEMS This Contract is entered into between HCDE/CP and Vendor,having submitted a proposal in response to this RFP issued by HCDE/CP and whose proposal has been accepted and awarded by HCDE. In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained in this Contract and other good and valuable consideration,the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,HCDE/CP and Vendor,intending to be legally bound,and subject to the terms,conditions,and provisions of this Contract,agree as follows: 5.1. Definitions The terms used in this Contract shall have the meanings assigned to them in Section 1.0 Notice of Intent of the RFP. 5.2. Use of Contract by CP members Vendor agrees and understands that this RFP and Contract may be used to accomplish work for HCDE/CP, a local governmental entity. Vendor further agrees and understands that this RFP and Contract may also be utilized by CP members pursuant to the piggyback method, as contemplated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Memorandum SP 35-2012,Procuring Services of Purchasing Cooperatives, Group Purchasing Organizations, Group Buying Organizations, etc. ("SP 35-2012). Vendor agrees and understands that CP members include "school food authorities,"as that term is used in SP 35-2012. 5.3. Contract Terms;Amendment The terms and conditions of this Contract shall govern all procurements conducted hereunder. No pre-published terms on Vendor's Purchase Order, acknowledgments, invoices, or other forms shall have any force or effect unless expressly agreed to by the CP member and Vendor. No amendment of this Contract shall be permitted unless and until first approved in writing by HCDE/CP and, if necessary, the CP member(s), and no such amendment shall have any effect unless and until a written amendment to this Contract is executed by the HCDE Superintendent or his designee after any necessary approvals have been obtained from the HCDE Board of Trustees. In the event that a Vendor has an existing HCDE/CP contract in the same contract title,upon award the new contract will immediately supersede the older contract. 5.4. Term of Contract;Renewal of Contract The initial term of this Contract is for a period of one (1)year,with HCDE/CP having the option to renew the Contract for three(3)additional one-year terms,at HCDE's sole discretion,unless otherwise specified in Section 6.0 Scope of Proposal. Consequently,the total term of the Contract may be for a period of four(4)years. The phrase "Term" in this Contract shall mean the then-current Term of the Contract, whether an initial term or a renewal term. 5.5. Termination of Contract; Survival This Contract shall remain in effect until(1)the Contract expires by its terms or(2)the Contract is terminated by mutual consent of HCDE/CP and Vendor. All Supplemental Contracts, purchase orders, and/or orders for goods or services issued by HCDE and/or CP members and accepted by Vendor shall survive the expiration or General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 13 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 7 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ termination of this Contract. During the term of any Supplemental Contract entered into between Vendor and a CP member,all terms of this Contract shall continue to apply to the Supplemental Contract. In the event of a breach or default of the Contract and/or the RFP by Vendor, HCDE/CP reserves the right to enforce the performance of the Contract in any manner prescribed by law or deemed to be in the best interest of HCDE/CP and/or CP members.HCDE/CP further reserves the right to terminate the Contract immediately in the event Vendor fails to: (1)meet schedules,deadlines,and/or delivery dates within the time specified in the RFP, this Contract, and/or a Purchase Order; (2)make any payments owed; or(3) otherwise perform in accordance with this Contract and/or the RFP.HCDE/CP also reserves the right to terminate the Contract immediately,with written notice to Vendor,if HCDE/CP believes, in its sole discretion that it is in the best interest of HCDE/CP and/or CP members to do so. In the event that a material change to the terms of the Contract occurs, then the Contract shall be allowed to expire and shall not be renewed upon the conclusion of the Contract's term.The phrase"material change"in this paragraph shall mean a modification that substantially exceeds the terms of the original contract between HCDE/CP and Vendor. Upon the expiration of the Contract's term, HCDE/CP may issue a new RFP for the goods or services procured under the previous contract. Vendor agrees that HCDE/CP shall not be liable for damages in the event that HCDE/CP declares Vendor to be in default or breach of this Contract and/or the RFP.Vendor further agrees that upon termination of the Contract for any reason,Vendor shall,in good faith and with reasonable cooperation, aid in the transition to any new arrangement and/or Vendor. 5.6. Prevailing Wage Rates Vendor and all subcontractors of Vendor shall comply with all laws regarding prevailing wage rates,including, but not limited to,TEX. GOV'T. CODE Chapter 2258,applicable to the construction of a public work,and any related federal requirements,including the DAVIS-BACON ACT. In the event TEX. GOV'T. CODE Chapter 2258 applies to a product or service provided by Vendor to HCDE/CP or a CP member, Vendor and any subcontractor(s)shall comply with the prevailing wage rates set by HCDE/CP or the CP member. 5.7. Change Orders Pursuant to TEX.EDUC.CODE§44.0411(a),for HCDE/CP and CP members that are Texas school districts,if a change in plans or specifications is necessary after the performance of a Purchase Order has begun or if it is necessary to decrease or increase the quantity of work to be performed or of materials,equipment,or supplies to be furnished,the CP member may approve change orders making the changes. The total Purchase Order price may not be increased because of the changes unless additional money for increased costs is approved for that purpose from available money or is provided for by the authorization of the issuance of time warrants. The CP member may grant general authority to an administrative official to approve the change orders. A Purchase Order with an original contract price of$1 million or more may not be increased under TEX. EDUC. CODE § 44.0411(a)by more than 25 percent.If a change order for a Purchase Order with an original contract price of less than$1 million increases the contract amount to $1 million or more,the total of the subsequent change orders may not increase the revised contract amount by more than 25 percent of the original contract price. 5.8. Compliance with Laws Vendor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, standards, orders, rules,and regulations,including,as applicable,workers'compensation laws;minimum and maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations;prompt payment and licensing laws and regulations;anti-discrimination statutes and regulations(Title VI of the Education Amendments of 1972;Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975;Title 7 C.F.R.Parts 15, 15a,and 15b;the Americans with Disabilities Act; and INS Instruction 113-1,Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement—Nutrition Programs and Activities);the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §276a/29 CFR Part 5);the Copeland"Anti-Kickback" Act(18 U.S.C. § 874/29 CFR Part 5);the Equal Opportunity Employment requirements(Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 /41 CFR Chapter 60);the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act(41 U.S.C.351);Section 306 of the Clean Air Act(42 U.S.C.§ 1857h);Section 508 of the Clean Water Act(33 U.S.C.§ 1368);Executive Order 11738,Environmental Protection Agency regulations(40 CFR Part 15);the Contract Work Hours and Safety Act(40 U.S.C. § 3701- 3708;29 C.F.R.Part 5;the Solid Waste Disposal Act(Section 6002 as amended by the Resource Conservation General eBid RFP(revised November 2018) Page 14 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 8 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ and Recovery Act for procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery when contract amount is in excess of $10,000); the Education Department General Administrative Regulations ("EDGAR') (2 C.F.R.Part 200);mandatory standards and policies contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act(Pub. L. 94- 163, 89 Stat. 871); and all applicable requirements and regulations, including those related to reporting,patent rights, copyrights, data rights, and those mandated by federal agencies making awards of federal funds to HCDE/CP and/or CP members,including,without limitation,the U.S.Department of Agriculture and/or Texas Department of Agriculture. Vendor understands that Vendor is ineligible to receive a contract award with HCDE/CP if Vendor or its principal(s) is listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (Debarment and Suspension Orders Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) or is 30 days or more delinquent in paying child support(Tex.Fam.Code §231.006).For the entire duration of this Contract,Vendor and all subcontractors shall maintain all required licenses,certifications,permits,and any other documentation necessary to perform this Contract. All permits will be acquired by Vendor and invoiced to the CP member at cost as part of the Purchase Order,unless the permits are provided by the CP member. For the entire duration of this Contract,Vendor and all subcontractors shall also comply with all requirements pertaining to local,state,or federal health and safety certifications, licensing, or regulations. Vendor must comply with all state and local building code requirements unless otherwise specifically provided in the CP member's Purchase Order, and Vendor must pay all fees and charges for connections to outside services and for use of property outside the project site. The states of individual CP members may have regulations and laws that govern payment retention and progress payments for public projects.Vendor is responsible for being acquainted with and complying with each state's requirements. When required or requested by HCDE/CP or a CP member, Vendor shall furnish HCDE/CP and/or the CP member with satisfactory proof of Vendor's compliance with this provision. 5.9. Confidentiality Vendor and HCDE/CP agree to secure the confidentiality of all information and records in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Vendor and HCDE/CP understand that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, governs the privacy and security of educational records and information and agree to abide by FERPA rules and regulations,as applicable. Vendor also acknowledges that HCDE/CP and numerous CP members are subject to the Texas Public Information Act, and Vendor waives any claim against and releases from liability HCDE/CP and CP members,their respective officers, employees, agents, and attorneys with respect to disclosure of information provided under or in this Contract or otherwise created, assembled, maintained, or held by Vendor, HCDE, or a CP member and determined by HCDE/CP or the CP member,the Attorney General of Texas, or a court of law to be subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. 5.10. Performance and Payment Bonds Vendor agrees to provide performance bonds and/or payment bonds as required by law,based on the amount or estimated amount of any Purchase Order for a public work contract, which is defined as a contract for constructing, altering, or repairing a public building or carrying out or completing any public work. TEX. GOV'T. CODE § 2253.001(4). Pursuant to TEX. GOV'T. CODE §2253.021,a performance bond is required if a Purchase Order is in excess of$100,000 for CP members that are governmental entities subject to Chapter 2253; a payment bond is required if a Purchase Order is in excess of $25,000 for CP members that are governmental entities subject to Chapter 2253 and are not municipalities or a joint board created under Subchapter D, Chapter 22 of the Tex. Transp. Code, and a payment bond is required if a Purchase Order is in excess of$50,000 for CP members that are governmental entities subject to Chapter 2253 and are municipalities or a joint board created under Subchapter D,Chapter 22 of the TEX.TRANSP.CODE. 5.11. Title and Risk of Loss Whenever HCDE/CP or a CP member is purchasing(and not leasing)a product under this Contract,title and risk of loss shall pass upon the later of HCDE/CP or the CP member's acceptance of the product or payment of the applicable invoice. 5.12. Warranty Conditions All product(s)and/or service(s)provided by the Vendor under this Contract must be warranted to be free from defects in material,workmanship,and free from such defects in design for a period of one(1)year upon the later of HCDE's or the CP member's acceptance of the product and/or service or payment of the applicable invoice. General eBid RFP(revised November 2018) Page 15 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 9 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ Vendor warrants that all products and/or services furnished under this Contract shall conform in all respects to the terms of this Contract, including any drawings, specifications, and/or standards incorporated herein, including,without limitation,those detailed in the RFP and Purchase Order. In addition, Vendor warrants that products and/or services are suitable for and will perform in accordance with the purposes for which they are intended.Vendor shall assume all liabilities incurred within the scope of consequential damages and incidental expenses, as set forth in the Vendor or manufacturer's warranty, which result from either delivery or use of product,which does not meet the specifications within this Contract,the RFP,or Purchase Order. 5.13. Criminal History Review Section 10.0 Attachment—SB 9 Contractor Certification: Contractor Employees (Required) and Attachment—SB 9 Contractor Certification: Subcontractor Form (If Applicable)must be submitted with packet,if applicable. Prior to commencing any work under the Contract, if Vendor contracts with HCDE/CP to provide services, Vendor must certify,on the form provided herein,that for each covered employee of Vendor who will have direct contact with students, Vendor has obtained, as required by TEX. EDUC. CODE Section 22.0834: (a) state criminal history record information from a law enforcement or criminal justice agency or a private entity that is a consumer reporting agency governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act(15 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq.) for each covered employee of Vendor employed before January 1, 2008; and(b)national criminal history record information for each employee of Vendor employed on or after January 1,2008.Vendor must also obtain similar certifications of compliance with TEX.EDUC.CODE,Chapter 22 requirements from any subcontractors on the form provided herein. Covered employees with disqualifying criminal history are prohibited from serving at HCDE/CP or at CP school district members' locations; Vendor and any subcontracting entity may not permit a covered employee to provide services at a school if the employee has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense that would prevent a person from being employed under TEX. EDUC. CODE § 22.085(a)(i.e.,Title 5 felony or an offense requiring registration as a sex offender and victim was under 18 years of age or was enrolled in a public school at the time the offense occurred).Covered employees do not include employees of a contracting or subcontracting entity that is providing engineering, architectural, or construction services on a project to design,construct,alter,or repair a public work if.(1)the public work does not involve the construction,alteration, or repair of an instructional facility as defined by Texas Education Code Section 46.001; (2) the employee's duties will be completed more than seven(7)days before a new instructional facility will be used for instruction; or(3)for an existing instructional facility,the work area contains sanitary facilities separated from all areas used by students by a fence at least six(6)feet high,and the Contractor adopts,informs employees of,and enforces a policy prohibiting employees and any subcontractor's employees from interacting with students or entering areas used by students. Tex. Educ. Code §§ 22.0834(a-1), .08341. The criminal history record information review obligation applies only if Vendor contracts with HCDE/CP to provide services;it does not apply to a contract for the purchase of goods,products or real estate. 5.14. Customer Support Vendor shall provide timely and accurate technical advice and sales support to HCDE/CP staff,and CP members. Vendor shall respond to requests for customer support within one (1)business day after receipt of the request. Vendor shall provide training to HCDE/CP staff and/or CP members regarding products and/or services supplied by Vendor,at no additional charge,if requested by HCDE/CP or a CP member. 5.15. HCDE/CP and/or CP members'Property In the event of loss,damage, or destruction of any property owned by or loaned by HCDE/CP or a CP member that is caused by Vendor or Vendor's representative, agent, employee, or contractor, Vendor shall indemnify HCDE/CP or the CP member and pay to HCDE/CP or the CP member the full value of or the full cost of repair or replacement of such property, whichever is greater, within thirty (30) days of Vendor's receipt of written notice of HCDE's or the CP member's determination of the amount due.If Vendor fails to make timely payment, HCDE/CP or the CP member may obtain such money from Vendor by any means permitted by law,including, without limitation,offset or counterclaim against any money otherwise due to Vendor by HCDE/CP or the CP member. General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 16 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 10 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ 5.16. Tax Exempt Status HCDE/CP and all CP members that are Texas governmental entities or agencies are exempt from payment of Texas State Sales Taxes under TEXAS TAX CODE§ 151.310 for the purchase of tangible personal property. Laws of other states govern the tax status of CP members in states other than Texas. Vendor represents and warrants that it shall pay all taxes or similar amounts resulting from this Contract,including,without limitation, any federal,state,or local income,sales or excise taxes of Vendor or its employees.HCDE/CP and CP members shall not be liable for any taxes resulting from this Contract,except where otherwise required by law. 5.17. Other State Tax Requirements 5.17.1. Payment of Taxes by CP members Outside of Texas—CP members outside of Texas will pay only the rate and/or amount of taxes identified in Vendor's proposal submitted in response to the RFP as appropriate to the specific CP member. 5.17.2. State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes—The CP member is subject to all applicable state and local transaction privilege taxes. Transaction privilege taxes apply to the sales of products and are the sole responsibility of Vendor, as the seller,to remit. Failure to remit taxes from HCDE/CP and/or the CP member,as the buyer,does not relieve Vendor,as the seller,from its obligation to remit taxes. 5.18. State of Texas Franchise Tax By submitting a proposal in response to the RFP, Vendor certifies that Vendor is not currently delinquent in Vendor's payment of any franchise taxes or other taxes owed to the State of Texas. 5.19. Tax Responsibilities of Vendor and Indemnification for Taxes Vendor is responsible for complying with the tax laws of states and the federal government. Vendor and all subcontractor(s) of Vendor shall pay all federal, state, and local taxes applicable to Vendor's operation, any persons employed by Vendor,and all subcontractors of Vendor.Vendor shall require all subcontractors to hold HCDE/CP and the CP member harmless from any responsibility for taxes,damages,and interest. If applicable, contributions required under federal, state,and/or local laws and regulations and any other costs,including,but not limited to,transaction privilege taxes,unemployment compensation insurance,Social Security,and Worker's Compensation,shall be the sole responsibility of Vendor. 5.20. IRS W-9 To receive payment under this Contract,Vendor shall have a current I.R.S.W-9 Form on file with the CP member. 5.21. Assignment of Contract Vendor may not assign this Contract or any of its rights,duties or obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of HCDE. Any attempted assignment of this Contract by Vendor shall be null and void. Any Purchase Order made as a result of this Contract may not be transferred,assigned,subcontracted,mortgaged,pledged,or otherwise disposed of or encumbered in any way by Vendor without the prior written approval of HCDE/CP and, if applicable,the CP member. 5.22. Notification of Material Change Vendor is required to notify HCDE/CP when any material change in operations occurs, including changes in distribution rights for awarded products, bankruptcy, material changes in financial condition, change of ownership,and the like,within three(3)business days of such change. 5.23. Performance Vendor agrees to use commercially reasonable best efforts to provide the product(s)and/or service(s)subject to this Contract. Vendor shall furnish all supervision, labor, tools, equipment, permits, licenses, transportation, insurance,material,and supplies necessary to complete any scope of work,Purchase Order under this Contract. Vendor shall use skilled,trained personnel,who shall be supervised by Vendor. General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 17 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 11 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ 5.24. Subcontractors If Vendor uses subcontractors in the performance of any part of this Contract,Vendor shall be fully responsible to HCDE/CP and CP members for all acts and omissions of the subcontractors. Nothing in this Contract shall create for the benefit of any such subcontractor any contractual relationship between HCDE/CP and any such subcontractor,nor shall it create any obligation on the part of HCDE/CP or CP members to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due any such subcontractor except as may otherwise be required by law. Vendor represents and warrants that it is willing,able,and capable of obtaining, supervising,and being responsible for any subcontractors who perform and/or provide products and services related to this Contract. 5.25. Non-Appropriation Renewal of this Contract,if any,will be in accordance with TEX.LOCAL GOV'T.CODE§271.903 concerning non-appropriation of funds for multi-year contracts. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract or obligation imposed on HCDE/CP or any CP member by this Contract,HCDE/CP and CP members shall have the right to terminate this Contract,any Supplemental Contract,or Purchase Order without default or liability to Vendor resulting from such termination,effective as of the expiration of each budget period of HCDE/CP or any CP member if it is determined by HCDE/CP or any CP member,at their sole discretion,that there are insufficient funds to extend this Contract, any Supplemental Contract, any Purchase Order. The parties agree that this Contract, any Supplemental Contract, and/or any Purchase Order are commitments of the current revenue of HCDE/CP and CP members only. 5.26. Ordering Procedures Purchase Orders are issued by HCDE/CP and/or CP members to the Vendor according to this Contract and any Supplemental Contract between HCDE/CP and the CP member. CP members must send Purchase Orders to HCDE/CP, unless otherwise stipulated by HCDE/CP. HCDE/CP may request confirmation of receipt of the Purchase Order from Vendor. HCDE/CP also may elect to require e-commerce functionality, in which Purchase Orders are sent directly to Vendor and reported by the CP member to HCDE/CP on a specified basis. The e-commerce approach must be approved by HCDE/CP prior to the start date of any Term of the Contract. 5.27. Invoices; Payments 5.27.1. Vendor shall submit invoices,in duplicate,directly to HCDE/CP or the CP member at the appropriate location(s) specified by HCDE/CP or the CP member. Each invoice shall include HCDE's or the CP member's Purchase Order number and HCDE/CP Contract Number. All invoices shall be itemized to include the type of product(s)and/or service(s)rendered.Vendor shall submit invoices within a timely manner during HCDE's or the CP member's fiscal year in which the product(s) and/or service(s) are purchased. The shipment tracking number or pertinent information for verification of HCDE's or the CP member's receipt shall be made available upon request by HCDE/CP or the CP member. 5.27.2. HCDE/CP or the CP member will make payments directly to Vendor. HCDE/CP or the CP member placing the Purchase Order with Vendor shall alone be liable and/or responsible for payment for product(s)and/or service(s)ordered and must be invoiced directly by Vendor.Neither HCDE/CP nor any CP member shall be liable for the indebtedness of any one CP member. 5.27.3. TEX.GOV'T.CODE§2251.021 shall govern when payments are due to the Vendor.Payments are due to Vendor by HCDE/CP and any CP member whose governing body meets only once a month or less frequently, within forty-five(45)days after the later of the following: (1)the date HCDE/CP or the CP member receives the products and services under the Contract;(2) the date the performance of the service under the Contrast is completed; or (3) the date HCDE/CP or the CP member receives an invoice for the products or service. For CP members whose governing bodies meet more than once a month or more often,payments are due by those CP members within thirty(30)days after the later of the following: (1) the date the CP member receives product(s) under the Contrast; (2)the date the performance of the service under the Contract is completed;or(3)the date the CP member receives an invoice for product(s)or service(s). Vendor agrees to pay any subcontractors the appropriate share of General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 18 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 12 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ the payment received from HCDE/CP or the CP member not later than the tenth (loth) day after the date the Vendor receives the payment from HCDE/CP or the CP member. The exceptions to payments made by HCDE, a CP member, and/or Vendor listed in TEX. GOV'T. CODE§2251.002 shall apply to this Contract. 5.28. Reporting The Vendor shall provide HCDE/CP with a detailed monthly report showing the total dollar volume of all sales under this Contract for the previous month in Microsoft Excel format, in the format and with the information specified by HCDE/CP.Reports are due on the fifteenth(15)day of the month,after the close of the previous month and shall provide information regarding Purchase Orders during the previous month. Vendor is responsible for collecting and compiling all sales under this Contract from all CP members and submitting one (1) consolidated monthly report. The monthly report shall include, at a minimum, the date of each Purchase Order,Purchase Order number,CP member name,city/town,and Purchase Order total dollar amount. The Vendor shall provide HCDE/CP with velocity/usage reports within five(5)business days of any request by HCDE/CP for such reports. Reports shall be submitted in an electronic format to HCDE/CP at 6005 Westview,Houston, Texas 77055,or electronically mailed to supplyreportin choicepartners.org. 5.29. Pricing Changes All prices and discount percentages in Vendor's proposal shall be firm for the Term of this Contract.Pricing may be negotiated during the Contract renewal period. In the event Proposer's prices will be adjusted or escalated upon a renewal(if any)of the fixed-price contract awarded pursuant to this RFP,Proposer must indicate such in its proposal.Any adjustment or escalation of the fixed price(s)will be based on the CPI index and may only be made at the time of contract renewal. Vendor agrees to promptly lower the proportionate price of any product purchased through this Contract following a reduction in the price the Vendor is paying suppliers. All pricing submitted to HCDE/CP in Vendor's proposal shall include the administrative fee to be remitted to HCDE/CP by Vendor.It is Vendor's responsibility to keep all pricing up-to-date and on file with HCDE/CP.All price changes shall be presented to HCDE/CP for acceptance or rejection by HCDE/CP,in its sole discretion,using the same format as was accepted in Vendor's original proposal; all price changes for products and/or services provided under this Contract must be approved,in writing,by HCDE/CP prior to taking effect. The following documentation shall be provided to support a request for a price change: • justification for change/increase • terms and conditions • market conditions • manufacturers'/distributors'impact,if any All price decreases shall be allowed for all products and/or services. 5.30. HCDE/CP Administrative Fee HCDE/CP will invoice Vendor for the HCDE/CP Administrative Fee of 2%, subject to the Administrative Incentive Clause,below. HCDE/CP reserve the right to modify the Administrative Fee at any time,upon notice to Vendor. The invoice for the Administrative Fee will be based on total sales made through this Contract. Vendor shall remit payment of the HCDE/CP Fee to HCDE/CP no later than thirty(30)days following the end of the month. Failure to pay the HCDE/CP Administrative Fee in a timely manner may result in Vendor breaching this Contract and may result in HCDE/CP suspending or terminating this Contract.Vendor shall honor and pay HCDE/CP the HCDE/CP Administrative Fee for any sales resulting from this Contract that occurred within thirty (30) days of the expiration or termination of this Contract. All rebates, discounts, and other applicable credits granted by Vendor as a result of any Supplemental Contracts entered into between Vendor and CP members shall accrue exclusively to CP member(s). General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 19 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 13 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ Administrative Fee Incentive Clause. The following incentives will be determined in the sole discretion of HCDE/CP and will be based on amounts actually billed by Vendor. Vendor's failure to abide by the Contract's terms and conditions,including,without limitation,Vendor's requirement to report sales to HCDE/CP,may result in HCDE/CP voiding the Administrative Fee Incentive,in HCDE/CP's sole discretion. Aggregate Year • Gross sales above$5M invoiced by Choice Partners=1.5%for remainder of the then- current Contract Term • Subsequent renewal 1-year Term=1.75% and Vendor must maintain production of $5M to keep 1.75%fee for the next subsequent renewal 1-year Term Task Orders/Job Orders • $2M or above-1.5%only in the Contract Term in which they are invoiced • $1M or above-1.75%only in the Contract Term in which they are invoiced NOTE: FAILURE TO REPORT WILL VOID THIS ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCENTIVE 5.31. Records Retention Vendor shall maintain its records and accounts in a manner that shall assure a full accounting for all product(s) and/or service(s)provided by the Vendor to HCDE/CP and/or CP members under this Contract. These records and accounts shall be retained by Vendor and made available for review and copying by HCDE/CP and CP members for a period of not less than three(3)years from the date of completion of the service(s),receipt of product(s),the date of the receipt by HCDE/CP or the CP member of Vendor's final invoice or claim for payment in connection with this Contract, or the date HCDE/CP or the CP member makes final payments and closes pending matters in connection with a federal grant, whichever is later. If an audit or a compliance review has been announced,the Vendor shall retain its records and accounts until such audit or compliance review has been completed. When federal funds are expended by HCDE or any CP member pursuant to this Contract,Vendor certifies that it will comply with the record retention requirements detailed in 2 CFR§200.333. Vendor further certifies that Vendor will retain all records as required by 2 CFR § 200.333 for a period of three years after grantees or subgrantees submit final expenditure reports or quarterly or annual financial reports, as applicable, and all other pending matters are closed. 5.32. Right to Review,Audit and Inspect HCDE/CP, CP members, any federal agency that has awarded federal funds/grant(s) to HCDE/CP or a CP member,and the Comptroller General of the United States,and/or any of their authorized representatives, shall, upon written notice, have the right to audit and examine all of Vendor's records and accounts relating to this Contract and inspect any project performed by the Vendor relating to this Contract. Records subject to audit/review shall include,but are not limited to, all Purchase Orders resulting from this Contract and records which may have a bearing on matters in connection with the Vendor's work for HCDE/CP and/or CP members, and shall be open to inspection and subject to audit/review and/or reproduction by HCDE/CP,CP member,and/or their authorized representative(s)to the extent necessary to adequately permit evaluation and verification of: 5.32.1. Vendor's compliance with this Contract and the requirements of the RFP. 5.32.2. Compliance with procurement laws, policies, and procedures, including, without limitation, reviewing/comparing pricing on invoices for HCDE/CP and/or CP members. 5.32.3. Compliance with provisions for computing billings to HCDE/CP and/or to CP members. 5.32.4. Any other matter related to this Contract. General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 20 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 14 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 R"#19/033MJ 5.33. Indemnification VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS HCDE/CP AND EACH CP MEMBER INCLUDING HCDE'S AND CP MEMBERS'TRUSTEES,OFFICERS,ADMINISTRATORS,EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, FROM ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, COSTS, SUITS OF LAW OR IN EQUITY, EXPENSES, ATTORNEYS' FEES, FINES, PENALTIES OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS CONTRACT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE ARISING FROM CLAIMED INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER CORRESPONDING RIGHTS) WHICH IS RELATED TO ANY ITEM VENDOR IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER. VENDOR'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CLAUSE SHALL SURVIVE ACCEPTANCE AND PAYMENT BY HCDE/CP OR THE CP MEMBER. 5.34. Governing Law and Exclusive Venue The laws of the State of Texas,without regard to its provisions on conflicts of laws,govern this Contract.Any dispute under this Contract involving HCDE/CP must be brought exclusively in the state and federal courts located in Houston,Harris County,Texas.Any dispute not involving HCDE/CP but involving a CP member and Vendor shall be governed by the laws of the state of the CP member,without regard to its provisions on conflicts of laws,and exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall lie in the city,county,and state of the CP member. 5.35. Multiple Contract Awards;Non-Exclusivity HCDE/CP reserves the right to award multiple contracts under the RFP, including multiple contracts for each product/service category.Product/Service categories are established at the sole discretion of HCDE/CP.Nothing in this Contract may be construed to imply that Vendor has the exclusive right to provide products and/or services to HCDE/CP and/or CP members. During the Term of this Contract, HCDE/CP and CP members reserve the right to use all available resources to procure other products and/or services as needed and doing so will not violate any rights of Vendor. In the event that a Vendor has an existing HCDE/CP contract in the same contract title,upon award the new contract will immediately supersede the older contract. 5.36. New Products New products that meet the specifications detailed in the RFP may be added to this Contract,with prior written approval from HCDE/CP.Pricing of any new products shall be equivalent to the percentage discount or proposed prices for other similar products.Vendor may replace or add products to the contract if. the replacing products are equal to or superior to the original products offered or discounted in a similar degree or to a greater degree and the products meet the requirements of the RFP.No products may be added to avoid competitive procurement procedures.HCDE/CP may reject any proposed additions,without cause,in its sole discretion. 5.37. No Substitution;Product Recall Any Purchase Order issued pursuant to this Contract shall conform to the specifications and descriptions identified in this Contract and the RFP. Vendor shall not deliver substitutes without prior written authorization from HCDE/CP or the CP member. If a product recall is instituted on any good that has been furnished and delivered to HCDE/CP or any CP member, Vendor must immediately(i.e.,within 24 hours but preferably sooner)notify the purchasing agent of HCDE/CP and the purchasing CP member by e-mail or in writing and must include all pertinent information relating to the recall. If Vendor is unable to contact the purchasing agent,Vendor must contact the Director of Purchasing of HCDE/CP and the purchasing CP member. Vendor will be responsible for all costs associated with replacing the recalled product,including replacement cost,shipping charges,etc. This requirement shall survive payment and acceptance of the goods. 5.38. Penalties If the Vendor is unable to provide the product(s) or services at the prices quoted in Vendor's proposal or if Vendor fails to fulfill or abide by the terms and conditions of the Contract,the RFP,or a Supplemental Contract, HCDE/CP or the CP member may take the following action(s), in the sole discretion of HCDE/CP or the CP member,and Vendor agrees to comply with the chosen action(s): General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 21 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 15 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ 5.38.1 Insist that the Vendor honor the quoted price(s) specified in Vendor's proposal or the Supplemental Contract,as applicable; 5.38.2 Have the Vendor pay the difference between the Vendor's price and the price of the next acceptable proposal,as determined by HCDE/CP or the CP member; 5.38.3 Have the Vendor pay the difference between Vendor's price and the actual purchase price of the product or service on the open market;and/or 5.38.4 Recommend to HCDE Board of Trustees that the Vendor no longer be given the opportunity to submit a proposal to HCDE/CP and/or that this Contract be terminated. 5.39. Promotion of Contract Marketing Plan The marketing of Vendor's company, product, and/or services shall be the sole responsibility of Vendor. HCDE/CP may only supply Vendor with CP members'contact lists that contain name,address,phone numbers, and/or email addresses. Other items geared toward the joint-marketing of HCDE/CP and Vendor's company, product, and/or services shall be at HCDE/CP's sole discretion. Encouraging CP members to circumvent this Contract by purchasing directly from Vendor may result in suspension or termination of this Contract. For so long as this Contract is valid and enforceable between the parties, Vendor agrees to display the CP seal in its marketing collateral materials, such as Vendor's website and related marketing materials. Vendor shall submit all promotional materials to HCDE/CP and obtain written approval before Vendor finalizes or publishes promotional material bearing the HCDE/CP or HCDE/CP name or seal.Vendor may not release any press release or other publication regarding this Contract or HCDE/CP unless and until HCDE/CP first approves the press release or publication in writing. 5.40. Website Support Vendor agrees to cooperate with HCDE/CP in publicizing contract particulars on the CP website. Vendor also agrees to work with HCDE/CP in updating and maintaining current information on Vendor activities related to the Contract on the CP website. Vendor agrees to provide an electronic version of its logo for use on the CP website upon Contract award and provide other information as reasonably requested by HCDE/CP to help ensure that the CP website is current and consistently updated. 5.41. Safety Vendor,its subcontractor(s),and their respective employees shall comply fully with all applicable federal,state, and local safety and health laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in the performance of services under this Contract,including,without limitation,those promulgated by HCDE/CP,CP members,and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration("OSHA"). In case of conflict, the most stringent safety requirements shall govern. Vendor shall comply with all other safety guidelines and standards as required by HCDE/CP or CP members. Vendor shall indemnify and hold HCDE/CP and/or the CP member harmless from and against all claims,demands,suits,actions,judgments,fines,penalties,and liability of every kind arising from the breach of Vendor's obligations under this provision. 5.42. World'orce Vendor shall employ only orderly and competent workers, skilled in the performance of the services, if any, which shall be performed under this Contract. Vendor, its employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor's employees may not use or possess any firearms, alcoholic or other intoxicating beverages, illegal drugs or controlled substances while on the job or on HCDE/CP and CP members' property, nor may such workers be intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs on HCDE/CP and CP members'property. 5.43. Supplemental Contracts A CP member and Vendor may enter into a separate, Supplemental Contract. Any Supplemental Contract developed as a result of this Contract and/or the RFP is exclusively between the CP member and Vendor and shall have no effect or impact on HCDE, any other CP member, or this Contract. Any Supplemental Contract between Vendor and a CP member is exclusively between that specific CP member and Vendor and will be subject to immediate cancellation by the CP member(without penalty to the CP member)if, in the opinion of the CP member, the quality, service, and specification requirements, and/or the terms and conditions are not maintained as stated in the Supplemental Contract. Vendor shall promptly notify HCDE/CP of any Supplemental Contract executed between Vendor and a CP member. General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 22 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 16 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ 5.44. Insurance Vendor is required to provide HCDE/CP and/or the CP member with copies of certificates of insurance,naming HCDE/CP and/or the CP member as additional insured's for Texas Workers Compensation and General Liability Insurance,within 14 business days of contract award and prior to the commencement of any work under this Contract. Certificates of Insurance,name and address of Vendor,the limits of liability,the effective dates of each policy,and policy number shall be delivered to HCDE/CP and/or the CP member prior to commencement of any work under this Contract.The insurance company insuring Vendor shall be licensed in the State of Texas or the state in which the CP member is located, and shall be acceptable to HCDE/CP and/or the CP member. Vendor shall give HCDE/CP or the CP member a minimum of ten(10)days'notice prior to any modifications or cancellation of said policies of insurance.Vendor shall require all subcontractors performing any work under or relating to this Contract to maintain coverage as specified below. Vendor shall,at all times during the Term of this Contract, maintain insurance coverage with not less than the type and requirements shown below. If the CP member has higher insurance requirements than those listed below, such may be added to the Purchase Order. Such insurance is to be provided at the sole cost of the Vendor.These requirements do not establish limits of Vendor's liability. All policies of insurance shall waive all rights of subrogation against HCDE, CP members, and HCDE/CP and CP members'officers,employees and agents. Upon request,certified copies of original insurance policies shall be furnished to HCDE/CP and/or to CP members. HCDE/CP and the CP member,as requested,shall be named as an"additional insured"on insurance policies. HCDE/CP and the CP member reserve the right to require additional insurance should HCDE/CP or the CP member deem additional insurance necessary,in their sole discretion. • Workers Compensation(with waiver of subrogation to HCDE/CP and the CP member) Employer's Liability, including all states,U.S.Longshoremen,Harbor Workers and other endorsements. • Statutory,and Bodily Injury by Accident: $100,000 each employee. Bodily Injury by Disease: $500,000,policy limit$100,000 each employee. • Commercial General Liability Occurrence Form including,but not limited to,Premises and Operations,Products Liability Broad Form Property Damage, Contractual Liability, Personal and Advertising Injury Liability and where the exposure exists, coverage for watercraft, blasting collapse, and explosions,blowout, cratering and underground damage.$300,000 each occurrence Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined.$300,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $500,000 per Job Aggregate. $300,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit. • Automobile Liability Coverage: $300,000 Combined Liability Limits Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined. 5.45. Participation in HCDE/CP Vendor acknowledges and agrees that continued participation in the HCDE/CP cooperative purchasing program is subject to HCDE/CP's sole discretion and that Vendor may be removed from the HCDE/CP program at any time, with or without cause, in HCDE/CP's sole discretion. All work resulting from this Contract must cease immediately after completion of the final accepted Purchase Order. Nothing in this Contract or in any other communication between HCDE/CP and Vendor may be construed as a guarantee that HCDE/CP or CP members will submit any Purchase Order to Vendor at any time. At a minimum,to continue participation in the HCDE/CP cooperative purchasing program,Vendor must: • Submit detailed monthly reports of all sales activity (such report is required even if there is no sales activity for a given month); • Timely remit Administrative Fee(s)to HCDE/CP; General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 23 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 17 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ • Market Choice Partners, including inclusion of CP seal on Vendor's website, development and execution of marketing plan, and participation in at least 3 of marketing events (such as trade shows and conferences)annually; • Maintain a minimum annual sales activity of$15,000; • Completion of all required forms(such as Form 1295,EDGAR Certifications,etc.);and • Maintain required insurance and submit updated certificate(s)to CP annually 5.46. No Agency or Endorsements It is the intention of the parties to this Contract that Vendor is independent of HCDE/CP and CP members,is an independent contractor,and is not an employee,agent,joint venturer,or partner of HCDE/CP or any CP member. Nothing in this Contract shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee, agent,joint venturer or partner,between HCDE/CP and Vendor, any CP member and Vendor, HCDE/CP and any of Vendor's agents,or any CP member and any of Vendor's agents.Vendor has no power or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of HCDE/CP or any CP member, and HCDE/CP and HCE members have no power or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of Vendor.This Contract shall not be construed to create or imply any partnership,agency,or joint venture, nor shall it be construed or deemed an endorsement of a specific company or product. Vendor agrees that HCDE/CP and CP members have no responsibility for any conduct of any of Vendor's employees, agents, representatives,contractors,or subcontractors. 5.47. Equal Opportunity It is the policy of HCDE/CP not to discriminate on the basis of race,color,national origin,gender,limited English proficiency or handicapping conditions in its programs.Vendor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this Contract, with respect to hire, tenure, terms,conditions and privileges of employment,or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment,because of age (except where based on a bona fide occupational qualification), sex(except where based on a bona fide occupational qualification)or race,color,religion,national origin,or ancestry.Vendor further agrees that every subcontract entered into for the performance of this Contract shall contain a provision requiring non- discrimination in employment herein specified,binding upon each subcontractor. Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of the Contract. 5.48. Force Majeure Neither HCDE,any CP member,or Vendor shall be deemed to have breached any provision of this Contract as a result of any delay,failure in performance,or interruption of service resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, network failures, acts of civil or military authorities, civil disturbances, wars, energy crises, fires, transportation contingencies, interruptions in third-party telecommunications or Internet equipment or service, other catastrophes,or any other occurrences which are reasonably beyond HCDE,any CP member,or Vendor's control. HCDE,CP members,and Vendor are required to use due caution and preventive measures to protect against the effects of force majeure,and the burden of proving that a force majeure event has occurred shall rest on the party seeking relief under this provision. The party seeking relief due to force majeure is required to promptly notify the other parties in writing, citing the details of the force majeure event and relief sought, and shall resume performance immediately after the obstacles to performance caused by a force majeure event have been removed, provided the Contract has not been terminated. Delay or failure of performance,by either party to this Contract, caused solely by a force majeure event,shall be excused for the period of delay caused solely by the force majeure event.HCDE,CP members,and Vendor shall not have any claim for damages against any other party resulting from delays caused solely by force majeure. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract,in the event the Vendor's performance of its obligations under this Contract is delayed or stopped by a force majeure event, HCDE/CP shall have the option to terminate this Contract. This section shall not be interpreted as to limit or otherwise modify any of HCDE's or CP members' contractual,legal,or equitable rights. 5.49. Severability In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract 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 General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 24 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 18 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ provisions,and the Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in it. 5.50. Waiver No failure on the part of either party at any time to require the performance by the other party of any term hereof shall be taken or held to be a waiver of such term or in any way affect such party's right to enforce such term, and no waiver on the part of either party of any term hereof shall be taken or held to be a waiver of any other term hereof or the breach thereof.No waiver,alteration,or modification of any of the provisions of this Contract shall be binding unless in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties hereto. 5.51. Entire Agreement The Contract, the RFP, Vendor's proposal submitted in response to the RFP, the attached and incorporated attachments, addendum, and/or exhibits, if any, and the Supplemental Contract, if any, contain the entire agreement of the parties relative to the purpose(s) of the Contract and supersede any other representations, agreements,arrangements,negotiations,or understandings,oral or written,between the parties to this Contract. In the event of a conflict between this Contract and the RFP or Vendor's proposal submitted in response to the RFP,this Contract shall control. In the event of a conflict between the RFP and Vendor's proposal submitted in response to the RFP, the RFP shall control. This Contract supersedes any conflicting terms and conditions on any Purchase Order,invoices, checks,order acknowledgements, forms,purchase orders,or similar commercial documents relating hereto and which may be issued by Vendor after the Effective Date of this Contract. In addition to this Contract,a Supplemental Contract between Vendor and the CP member may be established to further detail the terms and conditions of the CP member's specific project. In the event of a conflict between this Contract and the Supplemental Contract,as to HCDE,this Contract shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between this Contract and the Supplemental Contract, as to the CP member, the Supplemental Contract shall prevail unless the Supplemental Contract states otherwise. 5.52. Interpretation Vendor agrees that the normal rules of construction that requires that any ambiguities in this Contract are to be construed against the drafter shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Contract. 5.53. Notice Any notice provided under the terms of this Contract by the parties to any other shall be in writing and shall be given by hand-delivery or by certified or registered mail,return receipt requested.Notice shall be sufficient if made or addressed to the party at the address listed in the signature line of this Contract.Notice shall be deemed effective upon receipt. Each party may change the address at which notice may be sent to that party by giving notice of such change to the other party by certified mail,return receipt requested. 5.54. Captions The captions herein are for convenience and identification purposes only,are not an integral part hereof,and are not to be considered in the interpretation of any part hereof. 5.55. Certifications Vendor hereby certifies that it is not a company identified on the Texas Comptroller's list of companies known to have contracts with,or provide supplies or services to,a foreign organization designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Secretary of State. Vendor further certifies and verifies that neither Vendor,nor any affiliate,subsidiary,or parent company of Vendor,if any(the"Vendor Companies"),boycotts Israel,and Vendor agrees that Vendor and Vendor Companies will not boycott Israel during the term of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "boycott" shall mean and include terminating business activities or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize,inflict economic harm on,or limit commercial relations with Israel,or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory. Vendor certifies and agrees that it shall not assist an employee, contractor, or agent of HCDE or of any other school district in obtaining a new job if the Vendor knows,or has probable cause to believe,that the individual engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor or student in violation of the law. Routine transmission of an administrative or personnel file does not violate this prohibition. See HCDE Policy CJ(Legal)and(Local). General eBid RFP(revised November 2018) Page 25 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 19 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ 5.56. USDA/TDA Special Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions apply to all procurements and purchases involving federal School Nutrition Program funds. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the following terms and conditions and any provision of the Agreement,the procurement solicitation issued by HCDE, or the portion of Vendor's proposal submitted in response to HCDE's procurement solicitation that is satisfactory to HCDE,the following terms and conditions shall control. 5.56.1 Market Basket Analysis HCDE/CP reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to use a"Market Basket Analysis" method, as that term is defined by applicable USDA/TDA regulations and guidance. The Market Basket Analysis sample is established to represent 75% of the total estimated value of the Contract. The most recent velocity/sales report(s)from HCDE/CP's current supplier(s)was used to project the balance of the year and adjusted for any estimated change in menu and participation for the following year. As a result, this list of[0] goods to be purchased under this procurement solicitation and any resulting Contract includes the top [0] goods purchased by dollar volume representing the 75%threshold. Prices for the remaining[0]goods listed in this procurement solicitation should also be included,though they will not be a part of the Market Basket Analysis. The Market Basket Analysis shall not be used for service or equipment contracts/procurement solicitations or for Fee-For-Service Processing contracts. 5.56.2 Material Change If a material change (as the term is defined by TDA rules and regulations) to a contract entered into between HCDE/CP and Vendor occurs,then the contract will not be renewed upon the conclusion of its term. Upon the expiration of the term, HCDE/CP may issue a new RFP for the goods or services procured under the previously-existing contract. Material change for purposes of this Section 5.56.2 means a modification that substantially exceeds the terms of the original contract between HCDE/CP and Vendor. 5.56.3 Supplemental Contracts Supplemental Contracts are entered into pursuant to the piggyback method delineated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture directive SP 35-2012. Should the"piggybacking"result in a material change to the Contract,HCDE/CP will proceed under Section 5.56.2 of this RFP. 5.56.4 New Products During the Term of a Contract awarded under this RFP,additional purchases not included in the original RFP list and resulting awarded contract may become necessary and benefit HCDE/CP members. Vendor and HCDE/CP agree that the aggregate value of added purchases during each year of the Contract(if renewed)shall not exceed 10%of the estimated total value of the Contract. The total value of the Contract must be agreed upon,and the dollar value listed in the Contract and each renewal term of the Contract(if any). For purposes of this section,the total value of the Contract includes all contracts awarded as a result of the procurement solicitation to all vendors. For the initial Term of a Contract awarded under this RFP,Vendor and HCDE/CP agree that the total value of the Contract shall be$200 million. Additions of new products may be included in the awarded Contract list during the renewal of the Contract through an amendment to the Contract,and the total Contract value adjusted accordingly. For each renewal term of the Contract,the total actual value of the Contract in the preceding year and the additional new product(s) made during that Term will be the basis for determining the maximum dollar amount(not to exceed 10%)of the additional new product(s)that will be allowed during the next Contract renewal term. 5.56.5 Bonds Vendor shall provide all bonds, including bid guarantee, performance bond, and payment bond, as applicable under U.S.Department of Agriculture and/or Texas Department of Agriculture rules. 5.56.6 Use by Other Governmental Entities In the event that HCDE/CP allows other governmental entities to"piggyback"onto any existing contract between HCDE and Vendor entered into pursuant to this procurement solicitation,Vendor agrees and General eBid RFP(revised November 2018) Page 26 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 20 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 RFP#19/033MJ understands that such other governmental entities may include"school food authorities,"as that term is used in SP 35-2012. Should the "piggybacking" result in a material change to the Agreement for purposes of USDA/TDA purchases, HCDE/CP will proceed under the foregoing section entitled "Material Changes." 5.56.7 No Guarantee of Quantities Quantities for purchases paid for with School Nutrition Program funds are subject to change for various reasons,which include,but are not limited to the following:USDA commodity allocation(s),variations in student population, production item substitution(s), changes in consumer taste or expectations, pricing,and nutrition regulatory changes. 5.56.8 Buy American Act The Buy American Act, set forth in 7 C.F.R. Part 210.21(d),requires that participants in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program use the federal nonprofit food service funds,to the maximum extent practical,to buy domestic commodities or products. 7 CFR Part 210.21(d)defines a"domestic commodity or product'as one that is either produced in the U.S.or is processed in the U.S. substantially using agricultural commodities that are produced in the U.S. "Substantially" means that over 51 percent of the final processed product consists of agricultural commodities that were grown domestically. Because many HCDE/CP members participate in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, HCDE/CP requires Vendor to certify whether its products are "domestic commodities or products", as defined by 7 C.F.R. Part 210.21(d). Accordingly, Vendor agrees to provide certification of the domestic content in the parts,components,and other elements contained in the product,including specific information about the percentage of U.S.content from the supplier(i.e., manufacturer or distributor). Exceptions to the Buy American provision should be used as a last resort;however, an alternative or exception may be approved by the CP member,upon request. To be considered for an exception to the Buy American provision, Vendor may submit a good faith request for an exception, certifying that Vendor reasonably believes that: (a) the product is not produced or manufactured in the U.S.in sufficient and reasonable available quantities of a satisfactory quality;and/or (b) the costs of a U.S.product are significantly higher than the non-domestic product. In the event Vendor or Vendor's supplier(s)are unable or unwilling to certify compliance with the Buy American Provision, or the applicability of an exception to the Buy American provision, HCDE/CP members may decide not to purchase from Vendor. Additionally,HCDE/CP members may require country of origin on all products and invoices submitted for payment by Vendor,and Vendor agrees to comply with any such requirement. 5.56.9 Records Retention When school nutrition program funds are expended by HCDE or any CP member pursuant to this Contract, Vendor certifies that it will comply with the record retention requirements promulgated by USDA/TDA. Vendor further certifies that Vendor will retain all records as required by USDA/TDA for a period of five (5)years after the end of the fiscal year to which the documentation/records pertain. Vendor further certifies that these records must be accessible to appropriate HCDE/CP member and federal or state reviewers. See TDA ARMS Manual, 17.107. General eBid RFP (revised November 2018) Page 27 of 35 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. 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A vendor commits an offense ff the vendor knowingly viDlatas Section 17&im,Local Government Coda-An oilanse under this sedian is a misdemeanor. 1 N aria of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity, Library Interiors of Texas, LLC ElCheck this box ifyou are filing an update toaprl viousfyfiled questionnslve (The law requires tat you file an updataz� completed questionnaire with me appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which you became aware that th9 originally filed questionnaire was incomplete Or inaccurate.) 3 Name of localgovernment officer a bout wh om I he i nformati on is being disclosed Name of Qiicer 41 Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government othoar, or a family member of the officer,as described by Section 176.009(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local govemmentofficer Complete subparts A and B loreach employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form CIO as necessary. A- Is the local government officer oT a family member of the officer receiving of likely to r9CEiwe taxable inv. other than irrwastment income, from tho vendor? Yes FEr] No B- Is thevendor receiving of likely to recaiwe t3xabl9 income,other than inwastment income,from or at the direction of the local govemment officer Or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the local governmental entity? Yes P] No 51 Describe each employment or business relationship that thevendor named in Section t 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 ownership inlerest of one percent or more. 6 El Chockthis boos if the vendor has given the kcal govern ment officer or a fam ily member of the Officer one or mor9 gifts as descrbodl in SactiOn 176.0[Qa)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176-003(a-1). 7 AchwelYT&iylor- Oct 5 2022 Michael J Taylor(Oct 5,2022 08:00 CDT) , Ignatare or vendor doing business with the gwemmenta entity Ja-2 Form pvwided by Texas Ethics Commission wnw.athts.stato.Ix.us Revised 111 2021 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 27 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE For vendor doing business with local governmental entity A complete copy of Chapter 176 of t he Local Government Cade may be found at http J,Vrww.slatutes.legis-state.t; . Docs+L +htrn+LCL 176.Mm. For easy reference.below are some of the sections cited on this farm. LaaaI Govemment Code§176.041(1-a):"Business relationship"means a connection between two or more parties based on commercial activity o f one of the parties. The term does not include a con nection based on: {A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by afederal,state,or local governmental entity or an agency of a federal,state,or local governmental entity; (B) a transaction con ducted at a p rice and subject to terms available to the pu bii c;or (C) a purchase or lease of goads or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regular exam inalion by,and reporting to,that agency. Local Govemment Code ti 176.003(a](2)(A)and(Bt: {a) A local government off icef shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to avendor if: (2) thevendor (A} has an ern ployment or other business rel ation sh ip 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 irrrestmenk income. that exceeds $2.500 during) the 12-month period preceding the dale that file officer becomes aware that (i) acontract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed: or (i i) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor; (B) h as given to the local g ovemn-kent officer or a family merri ber of the off icer one or more gift that have an aggregate value of more than$100 in the 12-month period preceding the date'.he officer becomes aware that: (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; o- (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contractwith the vendor Local Government Code 4176.006(a)and(a-it {a) A vendor shal I f iie a compl eted confI ict of i nterest questio nnaire if the vendor has a bus iness rel ationshi p with a local govern mental entity and: (1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member o1 the off ioer,described by Section 176-o0 3(a)(2)(A); (2) h as given a local government officer of that local govern mental entity,or a family member of th e officer..one or more gifts with the aggregate vat ue specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B),excludi ng any gift described by Section 176.003(a-1)-or (3) has a famity relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity- {a-1) The completed confl ict of interest questionnaire must be fi led with the appropri ate records admin istrator 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) subm its to the local governmental entity an application,response to a request far 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 E-h=_Cc- ssior www.athics.stato.ix.us Revised 11IM2' City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 28 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 09/13/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0664 LOG NAME: 13P MULTI COOP FURNITURE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION MC LIBRARY SUBJECT (CD 6) Authorize Agreement with Library Interiors of Texas, LLC an Authorized Dealer for Various Manufacturers, Using Choice Partners Cooperative Contract No. 19/033MJ-16, BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 667-22 and The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative Contract No. 220303, for the Purchase, Design, and Installation of Furniture for the Library Department in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $384,390.00 and Authorize Five Consecutive One-Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount (2018 Bond Program) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize agreements with Library Interiors of Texas, LLC an authorized dealer for various manufacturers, using Choice Partners Cooperative Contract No. 19/033MJ-16, BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 667-22 and The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative Contract No. 220303, for the purchase, design, and installation of furniture for the Library Department in a combined annual amount up to $384,390.00 and authorize five consecutive one-year renewal options for the same annual amount. DISCUSSION: The Library Department approached the Purchasing Division to finalize an annual agreement to purchase, design and install furniture for the Far Southwest Branch Library and to continue after completion of the project to make purchases on an as-needed basis. After reviewing specifications and architectural designs, Purchasing staff researched procurement options and located various cooperative agreements with Library Interiors of Texas, LLC. Library Interiors of Texas, LLC is able to provide the Library Department with furniture as well as installation and design, through the following cooperative contracts: Cooperative Contract Term Expiration Choice Partners Contract No. May 14, 2023 19/033MJ-16 BuyBoard Contract No. 667-22 March 31, 2025 TIPS Contract No. 220303 May 31, 2027 FUNDING: The maximum amount allowed under this agreement will be $384,390.00, however the actual amount used will be based on the need of the department and available budget. The annual department allocation for this agreement is: Page 29 of 33 Department 4rjw ®i odxl wji iAr 0M-A funding 2018 Bond Program Library $384,390.00 Project 101658 Account 5330201 Funding is budgeted in the Library Department's 2018 Bond Program Capital Project for the purpose of funding the Far Southwest Library project. This project is included in the 2018 Bond Program. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim financing until debt is issued. Once debt associated with the project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the statement expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance No. 23209-05-2018) and subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and Council. COOPERATIVE PURCHASE: State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a cooperative purchasing agreement satisfies any state law requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for the purchase of items. Choice Partners. BuyBoard, and TIPS Contracts are competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of government entities. BUSINESS EQUITY: A M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or public entity. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager 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. RENEWAL OPTIONS: The agreement may be renewed for additional terms according to the cooperative agreement at the City's options to renew. This action 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. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the 2018 Bond Program Fund for the Far Southwest Library project to support approval of the above recommendation and execution of the agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Library Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Reginald Zeno 8517 Jesica McEachern 5804 Originating Business Unit Head: Anthony Rousseau 8338 Manya Shorr 7707 Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525 Maria Canoura 2526 City of Fort Worth and Library Interiors of Texas LLC. Page 30 of 33 Cooperative Agency Contract Choice Partners#19/033MJ-16