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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home rule municipal corporation, acting by and through
Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and MEDICINE IN BAD PLACES,
LLC ("Contractor"), acting by and through Shawn Soler, its duly authorized CEO. For purposes of
this Agreement, the term Contractor shall include Contractor, its authorized representatives, officers,
employees, and instructors who provide services on Contractor's behalf. The term City shall include
its authorized representatives, officers, employees, and directors. City and Contractor may individually
be referred to as "Party" and collectively referred to as "Parties."
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The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1.
This Professional Services Agreement;
2.
Exhibit A — Scope of Services; and
3.
Exhibit B — Price Schedule; and
4.
Exhibit C — Facilities Use Requirements; and
5.
Exhibit D — Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits "A", "B", "C", and "D", which are attached hereto, are made part of this Agreement for all purposes.
In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits "A", "B", "C", or "D" and the terms
and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
control.
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor agrees to conduct "Tactical Combat Casualty Care" training for law enforcement
personnel designed to expose participants to a variety of different emergency situations and teach them to
confidently provide appropriate care. Services shall be performed at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Training
Complex located at 505 W. Felix St, Fort Worth, TX 76115 ("Premises").
Exhibit "A",- Scope of Services describes the services to be provided.
2.0 TERM
2.1 This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the Assistant City Manager for
City and shall expire on December 31, 2023, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. City shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same terms and
conditions, for up to four (4) one-year renewal options.
3.0 CONSIDERATION & COMPENSATION
3.1 City shall pay Contractor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit
"B," — Price Schedule. Under the terms of this Agreement, City shall pay Contractor for the services in an
amount not to exceed Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety -Four Dollars and Sixty -Eight Cents ($4,894.68).
Contractor shall not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by
this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services or
expenses. Payment will be made by City within 30 days of an approved invoice.
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
4.0 TERMINATION
4.1. Written Notice. City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any
reason by providing the other party with at least 10 days' written notice of termination.
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 Contractor 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
its natural expiration, City shall pay Contractor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of
termination, and Contractor shall continue to provide City with services requested by City in accordance with
this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason,
Contractor shall provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under
this Agreement. In the event Contractor has received access to City information or data as a requirement to
perform services hereunder, Contractor shall return all City -provided data to City in a machine-readable format
or other format deemed acceptable to City.
5.0 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
City shall be responsible for providing the classroom facilities and audio/visual equipment needed by
Contractor. City shall not be required to purchase any new audio/visual equipment. Contractor agrees to
provide City with a list of necessary audio/visual equipment needed at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of
services. City agrees to notify contractor of any equipment that is not available within two (2) days of
receiving Contractor's list of necessary equipment. Contractor also agrees to provide City with information
regarding the classroom size necessary to conduct the training at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of
services.
There is no minimum enrollment for participants.
If changes are made to Contractor's course schedule or materials, City requires a two (2) week
notification prior to the scheduled training.
Contractor will provide at least two (2) qualified instructors ("Instructors") for the training program who
will facilitate the services.
Contractor agrees to provide each registered course participant with course materials and supplies
pertinent to the subject areas to be covered.
Contractor will provide course registration, administration, and certificates of completion.
Contractor must provide certificates of completion within seventy-two (72) hours of City's submittal of the
final roster. Certificate of completion to include:
• Participant Name
• Course Name
• Course Date
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• Total Training Hours
6.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
6.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Contractor hereby warrants to City that Contractor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Contractor's services under
this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement,
Contractor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
6.2 Confidential Information. Contractor, 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.
6.3 City is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas and all documents held or
maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a
request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary, City will promptly notify Contractor. It will be
the responsibility of Contractor 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.
6.4 Unauthorized Access. Contractor 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. Contractor 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 Contractor
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.
7.0 ACCESS
The access granted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to the property defined
as Premises in Section 1.0 of this Agreement. Contractor shall sign in and out at the front desk of Premises
upon entry and exit. Contractor shall carry a valid photo ID while on Premises. Contractor shall be escorted
by a City employee at all times while on Premises. The City employee escorting Contractor must be
authorized to access Criminal Justice Information Services ("CJIS") protected data. The parties
acknowledge and understand that the Premises contains one or more areas where CJIS-protected data is
viewed, modified, and used. Furthermore, the parties acknowledge that federal and state law set forth the
access requirements for CJIS-protected data. Parties agree to comply with all federal and state law
requirements regarding access to CJIS-protected data.
8.0 RIGHT TO AUDIT
Contractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under
this contract, 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,
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including, but not limited to, all electronic records of Contractor involving transactions relating to this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. Contractor agrees that City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Contractor 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 Contractor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
9.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor will operate as an independent contractor as
to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agent, representative or
employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement,
Contractor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, consultants, and
subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior will not apply as between
City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, servants,
contractors, and subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein will be construed as the
creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is further understood that City
will, in no way, be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Contractor or any officers, agents,
servants, employees, or subcontractors of Contractor. Neither Contractor, nor any officers, agents, servants,
employees, or subcontractors of Contractor will be entitled to any employment benefits from City.
Contractor will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself
and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors.
10.0 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 LIABILITY- CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
10.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CONTRACTOR 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 (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S
BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) 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 CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
10.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION -Contractor 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
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agreement to defend, settle or pay shall not apply if City modifies or misuses the software and/or
documentation. So long as Contractor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions
against City pursuant to this section, Contractor 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
Contractor 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,
Contractor shall fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action.
City agrees to give Contractor 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 Contractor'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, Contractor 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 are reasonably available to Contractor, terminate this Agreement and refund
all amounts paid to Contractor by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all
remedies available to City under law.
11.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
11.1 Assi ng ment. Contractor 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 Contractor under which the
assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor
and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the
effective date of the assignment.
11.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a written
agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor shall agree to be bound
by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement, as such duties and obligations may apply.
Contractor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
12.0 INSURANCE
Contractor 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:
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12.1 Coverage and Limits
(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 will be on any vehicle used by Contractor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will 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 services are 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): ❑ Applicable N/A
$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 must 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 must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
12.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to
the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice will be
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acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the
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Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below
that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Contractor has obtained all
required insurance will be delivered to City prior to Contractor proceeding with any
work pursuant to this Agreement.
13.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
Contractor 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 Contractor of any violation of such laws, ordinances,
rules, or regulations, Contractor shall immediately desist from, and correct, the violation.
14.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors, and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor'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 CONTRACTOR, ITS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY
AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
15.0 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:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth TX 76102-6311
Facsimile: (817) 392-8502
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With a copy to the City Attorney's Office at the same address and to:
Senior Contract Compliance Specialist
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
505 W. Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
To CONTRACTOR:
Medicine in Bad Places
Shawn Soler
Owner
P.O Box
Selden, New York 11784
1-800-726-1760
16.0 SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES
Neither City nor Contractor shall, during the term of this Agreement and additionally for a period
of one (1) year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as an 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.
17.0 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.
18.0 NO WAIVER
The failure of City or Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement, or the failure to exercise any right granted herein, shall not constitute a waiver of City's or
Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
19.0 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 the state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas, or the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
20.0 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.
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21.0 FORCE MAJEURE
City and Contractor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as
set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force
majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance with any
government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts;
natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action or inaction; orders of government;
material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority; transportation problems; restraints or
prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any States;
civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other similar cause not enumerated herein
but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose performance is affected (collectively, "Force
Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is suspended during the period of, and only to
the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the affected Parry provides notice of the Force Maj eure
Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or hinders the Party's performance, as soon as reasonably
possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be
determined by City in its sole discretion. The notice required by this section must be addressed and delivered
in accordance with Section 15 of this Agreement.
22.0 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.
23.0 REVIEW OF COUNSEL
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have had the opportunity to review and
revise this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction that any ambiguities are to be resolved against
the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or its attached exhibits.
24.0 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 executed by an authorized representative of both parties.
25.0 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including its attached exhibits, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Contractor, 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 that
it conflicts with any provision of this Agreement.
26.0 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.
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27.0 WARRANTY OF SERVICES
Contractor warrants that its services will be of a professional quality and conform to generally
prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within 30 days
from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Contractor's option, Contractor shall either
(a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner that conforms with the
warranty, or (b) refund any fees paid by City to Contractor for the nonconforming services.
28.0 IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT
Contractor 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, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor 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 Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services.
CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY
PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor.
29.0 OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT.
City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports, work papers, procedures, guides, and
documentation which are created, published, displayed, and/or produced solely and exclusively for 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,
Contractor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title, and interest in and to the Work Product,
and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and all other proprietary
rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free from any claim, lien for
balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
30.0 SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Each 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 Contractor whose name, title, and signature are affixed on the
Verification of Signature Authority Form, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "D". Each party is
fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
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31.0 CHANGE IN CO ANY NAME OR O ERSHIP
Contractor 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 Contractor or an
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 may adversely impact
future invoice payments.
32.0 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH CO ANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this
section does not apply. Contractor acknowledges that, in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas
Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services
unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and
(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall
have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing
this contract, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to City
that Contractor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the
contract.
33.0 PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY CO ANIES. Contractor 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, City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of
$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of 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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to City that
Contractor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the
term of this Agreement.
34.0 PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
INDUSTRIES. Contractor 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, City is prohibited from entering into
a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from
public funds of 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
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"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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to City that
Contractor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm
entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association during the term of this Agreement.
35.0 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which will be considered as an original
signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original signature. For these purposes,
"electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g. via pdf file or facsimile
transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
By:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Feb 16, 2023
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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By: Robert�en AA1'dredge Jr. (Feb 16, 2023 13:13 CST)
Name: Robert A. Alldredge Jr.
Title: Executive Assistant Chief of Police
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By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
MEDICINE IN BAD PLACES LLC
By.
Name: Shawn Soler
Title: CEO
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
By:
Name
Title:
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Keith Morris
Assistant Police Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
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By: Andrea Phillips (Feb 14, 20 3 08:23 CST)
Name: Andrea Phillips
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: (None Required)
Date Approved:
Form 1295 Certification No.: NIA
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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TACTICAL CASUALIMB� v CARE
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TCCC. which was originally designed for military
personnel. has now beers an advanced training
platform For tedays first responders in handling
emergency situations -
This wvfse Contains tectures and hands-on skill
station scenarios, by trained certiffed instructors,
designed to expose the student to a variety of
different emergency situations and confidently
provide appropriate care. The goal however
remai ns the same_
Treat the Casualty
Prevent additional casualties
Complete the task at hand -
Topics of Discussion
■ Care under -fire Concepts
Equipment Checklist for first fesponder
Bleeding $ Tourniquets
Burns
C-spine injuries and Movement of an aided
Tactical Field Cane Concepts
Rteeding and QuikClot
Airway trauma and treatments
Chest trauma and treatments
Fluid Resuscftation
Hypothermia
Fractures and splinting
Medication considerations for tactical
panamed[Wphysicians
In taw enforcement, we are the first responders especiatly in hostile environments and
tactical situations. This course will properly prepare you to appropriately act and react in a
tactical env! ronmettt that may save the life of someone else or you r own.
The TCCC class offers 16 Continuing Medical Education credits for any certified EMT or
Paramedic and is recognized by Nationat Association of Emergency Medical Technicians,
however this Glass does not require Ger tications and is available to act law entomement. At
the completion of this course, each student wilt receive a TCCC certification by NAEMI
EXHIBIT "B"
PRICE SCHEDULE
`MedPcivee do Bad Places
MEDICINE IN BAD PLACES
INVOICE
Attention: Trenton Hill
City of Fort Worth Police Department
Tactical Medic Unit
1-800-726-1760
505 W. Felix Street.
shawnsoler@
Fort Worth, TX 76115
medicineinbadplaces.
Date: Feb 2, 2023
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Project Title: TECC for TEMS Team
PO Box 1007
Project Description:TECC Medic training
Selden, NY 11784
P.O. Number: FW-23-1107
Invoice Number: FW-23-1107
Description Anticipated
Students
TECC Class 2 day NAEMT certified
9
$299.00 E
$2,691.00
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Airfare Expenses For two (2)
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2
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$487.34 :
$974.68
Instructors
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Hotel Expenses for two (2) 3 days
...............................................................................
3 :
$226.00 :
$678.00
.,
Rental Vehicle 3 days
1 :
$551.00 i
$551.00
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Subtotal
$4,894.68
.......................................................
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$0.00
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Total
$4,894.68
Contact: Officer T Hill #4625
Request for Tactical Medic Training / Certified
Discounted price held from 2022 / Quote TX-24-0202 (LEO Discount)
Max Number of students for class with two instructors / (20)
Thank you we look forward to training with you and your team.
Sincerely yours,
Shawn Soler
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EXHIBIT "C"
FACILITIES USE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOB BOLEN PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX
1.0 LOCATION
1.1 City does hereby grant to Contractor the use of certain space within the following location
for the purpose of conducting "Tactical Combat Casualty Care" training ("Services") for law
enforcement personnel ("Program Participants"):
1.1.1 Bob Bolen Public Training Safety Complex 505 W. Felix St. Fort Worth, TX 76115
The Bob Bolen Public Safety Training Complex shall be referred to as "Premises" throughout this
Exhibit.
1.2 Condition of the Premises. Contractor expressly acknowledges and agrees that it has
conducted a full and complete physical examination of the Premises and hereby accepts the Premises, AS
IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF WHATEVER NATURE, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, IT BEING THE INTENTION OF CITY AND CONTRACTOR TO EXPRESSLY
NEGATE AND EXCLUDE ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR BY LAW,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SUITABILITY, AND
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, CONTAINED IN OR CREATED BY ANY APPLICABLE LAW OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS.
2.0 USE OF THE PREMISES
2.1 Contractor may use the Premises to conduct the Services in accordance with this
Agreement in support of its mission and for no other purpose.
2.2 Contractor shall only have use of the Premises on the day of the intended training, from
7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Central Standard Time.
2.3 In the event of a change in hours or availability of the Premises, such change shall not give
rise to any claim against City by Contractor, whether for lost profits, cost, overhead, or otherwise.
2.4 Contractor may bring onto the Premises any equipment reasonably necessary to further the
intended use of the Premises.
2.5 Contractor may not use any part of the Premises for any use or purpose that violates any
applicable law, regulations, or ordinance of the United States, the State of Texas, the County of Tarrant, or
the City of Fort Worth, or other lawful authority with jurisdiction of the Premises.
2.6 Contractor understands and agrees that the parking areas at the Premises are not for the
exclusive use of Contractor and that City and the Premises' patrons may use the parking spaces at any time.
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3.0 HOLDOVER TENANCY
Unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, this Agreement will expire,
without further notice, when the Term expires. Any holding over by Contractor after the Term expires will
not constitute a renewal of the Agreement or give Contractor any rights in or to the Premises, except as a
tenant at will.
4.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 In addition to any other duties and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement, Contractor
shall:
4.1.1 Ensure that all Program Participants and any other individual using the Premises
comply with any and all policies, rules, and regulations governing the use of the Premises.
City will provide a copy of any such policies, rules, and regulations within a reasonable time
after request by Contractor.
4.1.2 Contractor and Program Participants shall not remain in the Premises beyond
Contractor's approved hours, except in instances of eminent danger to the Program
Participants, severe weather conditions, emergencies declared by City, and other situations
determined in the sole discretion of City.
4.1.3 Notification of changes to Program schedules, including cancellation but
excluding emergencies or Force Majeure Events, must be provided to City at least 24 hours
prior to the scheduled start time. In case of emergency or Force Majeure Events, Contractor
must notify City promptly upon learning of such emergency or Force Majeure Events.
4.1.4 NOT USE THE PREMISES FOR ANY PURPOSE NOT SET FORTH IN THIS
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONDUCTING ANY
UNAUTHORZED BUSINESS.
4.1.5 Report any maintenance or repair needs to City as soon as practicable.
4.1.6 Contractor agrees to notify City promptly upon the receipt of any claim or lawsuit
brought in connection with any injury, death, or damages at the Premises. Contractor
agrees to make its officers, representatives, agents, and employees available to City, at all
reasonable times, for any statements and case preparation necessary for the defense of any
claims or litigation for which City may be responsible hereunder. Contractor shall place
language in its contracts with subcontractors that subcontractors shall notify City as
required by Contractor in this subsection.
4.1.7 While City will commission and oversee all repairs, Contractor will reimburse City
for any repairs that are made for any damage that occurs during Services hours.
4.1.8 City will provide Contractor with necessary keys and security codes for access to
the Premises.
4.1.9 Contractor will notify City immediately if the security of the Premises is
compromised.
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4.2 City will:
4.2.1 Furnish the necessary existing utilities and electrical power available at the
Premises for the ordinary and intended use of such, which includes lighting, heat and air
conditioning, and water. City shall not be liable or responsible for accidents or unavoidable
delays.
4.2.2 Ensure the Premises is suitable for its intended purpose.
4.2.3 Ensure the Premises is ready for set up by Contractor in accordance with any
reasonable requests of Contractor.
5.0 LIENS
Contractor shall do no act or make any contract that may create or be the foundation for any lien
upon or interest in any City property. Any such contract or lien attempted to be created or filed shall be
void. Should any purported lien on City property be created or filed, Contractor, at its sole expense, shall
liquidate and discharge the same within ten (10) calendar days after notice from City to do so. Should
Contractor fail to discharge the same, such failure shall constitute a breach of this Agreement, and City shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately. However, Contractor's financial obligation to City
to liquidate and discharge such lien shall survive following termination of this Agreement and until such a
time as the lien is discharged.
6.0 CARE OF THE PREMISES
6.1 Contractor, at Contractor's own expense, shall keep the Premises and maintain all
equipment and other properties of City in a safe, sanitary, sightly condition and in good repair during all
Services or scheduled time set forth in this Agreement. Contractor shall restore and yield said Premises,
equipment, and all other properties, belonging to City, back to City at the expiration of the Services or
scheduled time set forth in this Agreement in as good or better condition as it existed at the beginning of
the Services or scheduled time set forth in this Agreement and in which Contractor found them.
6.2 Contractor will not do or permit to be done any injury or damage to the Premises, or any
part thereof, or permit to be done anything that will damage or change the finish or appearance of the
Premises or the furnishings thereof or any other property belonging to City by the erection or removal of
equipment or any other improvements, alterations, or additions. No decorative or other materials shall be
nailed, tacked, screwed, or otherwise physically attached to any part of the Premises, or to any of the
furnishings or fixtures of City, without the prior written consent of City.
6.3 Subject to ordinary wear and tear, Contractor will pay the costs of repairing any damage
that may be done to the Premises or any of the fixtures, furniture, or furnishings by any act of Contractor
or any of Contractor's officers, representatives, servants, employees, agents, Program Participants, or
anyone visiting the Premises upon the invitation of Contractor. City shall determine, in its sole discretion,
whether any damage has occurred, the amount of the damage, the reasonable costs of repairing the damage,
and whether, under the terms of this Agreement, Contractor is responsible. City shall be the sole judge of
the quality of the maintenance and/or damage of the Premises, furnishings, fixtures, or
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furniture by Contractor. The costs of repairing any damage to the Premises shall be immediately due and
payable by Contractor upon Contractor's receipt of a written invoice from City.
6.4 Subject to the prior written consent of City, Contractor may place any signs within the
Premises necessary to indicate Contractor's name and location. Any sign shall be prepared and installed by
Contractor, at the sole cost of Contractor, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of City and
in keeping with the Premises' decor. Any special requirements of Contractor contrary to the above must be
made a part of this Agreement by written amendment.
7.0 FORCE MAJEURE
If either party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this License due to
acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies; wars; blockades;
insurrections; riots; epidemics; public health crises; earthquakes; fires; floods; restraints or prohibitions by
any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any state; declaration of a
state of disaster or of emergency by the federal, state, county, or City government in accordance with
applicable law; issuance of an Imminent Threat Alert or Elevated Threat Alert by the United States
Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent alert system that may be instituted by any agency of
the United States; any arrests and restraints; civil disturbances; or explosion; or some other reason beyond
the parties' reasonable control (collectively "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such
Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such event. If a Force Majeure
Event occurs, City may, in its sole discretion, close or postpone the opening of its Premises, parks, or other
City -owned and operated properties and facilities in the interest of public safety and operate them as City
sees fit. Contractor hereby waives any claims it may have against City for damages resulting from any such
Force Majeure Event.
8.0 RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION
In providing use of the Premises by Contractor, City does not relinquish the right to control the
management of the Premises, or the right to enforce all necessary and proper rules for the management and
operation of the same. After receiving notice by City, Contractor must permit City or its agents,
representatives, or employees to enter the Premises for the purposes of inspection; determining whether
Contractor is complying with this Agreement; maintaining, repairing, or altering the Premises; or any other
reasonable purpose. During any inspection, City may perform any obligations that City is authorized or
required to perform under the terms of this Agreement or pursuant to its governmental duties under federal,
state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. In the event of an emergency, no advance notice from City is
required.
9.0 LICENSES AND PERMITS
Contractor shall, at its sole expense, obtain and keep in effect all licenses and permits necessary for
its operation.
10.0 ADDITIONAL DUTIES UPON TERMINATION
In addition to the duties described in the Agreement, Contractor shall comply with the following
upon termination or expiration of the Agreement:
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10.1 Prior to the effective date for expiration or termination of the Agreement, Contractor shall
promptly remove all of its personal property; provided, however, Contractor shall not be obligated to
remove any fixtures. Contractor shall also repair any damage to the Premises that occurred during
Contractor's use of the Premises, including, but not limited to, any damage that Contractor causes during
removal of Contractor's property, to the reasonable satisfaction of City.
10.2 If Contractor fails to comply with its obligations in this Section, City may, at its sole
discretion, (i) remove Contractor's personal property and otherwise repair the Premises and invoice
Contractor for City's costs and expenses incurred, such invoice to be due and payable to City within thirty
(30) calendar days of its delivery to Contractor; or (ii) following no less than thirty (30) calendar days prior
written notice to Contractor, take and hold any of Contractor's personal property as City's sole property; or
(iii) pursue any remedy at law or in equity available to City. If Contractor fails to surrender the Premises to
City following termination or expiration of the Agreement, all liabilities and obligations of Contractor
hereunder shall continue in effect until such is surrendered.
10.3 Upon termination, all funds owed to City shall be due and payable by the tenth (10th)
calendar day after the effective date of termination.
11.0 ACCESS
11.1 Contractor will only use areas of the Premises that are approved in advance by City.
11.2 Contractor will assure that Program Participants adhere to the Services hours set forth in
the Agreement. Earlier access may only be granted by prior written arrangement.
11.3 Program Participants shall not congregate or loiter in front of the main entrance of the
Premises or in the parking lot.
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EXHIBIT "D"
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals
have the authority to legally bind Contractor and to execute any agreement, amendment, or change order
on behalf of Contractor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other
authorization of Contractor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and representation set forth in this
Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Contractor. Contractor 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
Contractor.
Name: Shawn Soler
Title: CE
Sign rc
Name:
Title:
Signature
Name:
Title:
Signature
Name:
Other Title:
Date:
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