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FORT WORTH.
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VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, acting by and
through Jesica L. McEachern, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and JAVA CONNECTIONS,
LLC dba LAPTOPSANYTIME ("Vendor"), a corporation, acting by and through JONATHAN
RUTTENBERG—its duly authorized vice president, each individually referred to as a "Party" and
collectively referred to as the "Parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents include the following:
1. This Vendor Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B — Price Schedule; and
4. Exhibit C — Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits A, B, and C, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement
for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A, B, or C and
the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement
control.
1. Scope of Services. Vendor will provide hardware and software support for a self-service laptop
and tablet dispensing kiosk. Exhibit "A," - Scope of Services more specifically describes the services to be
provided, further referred to herein as the "Services." Vendor will perform the Services in accordance with
standards in the industry for the same or similar services. In addition, Vendor will perform the Services in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. If there is any conflict
between this Agreement and Exhibit A, the terms and conditions of this Agreement control.
2. Term. This Agreement begins on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below
("Effective Date") and expires on December 31, 2025 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in
accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew
this Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to four (4) one-year (1) renewal options.
3. Compensation. City will pay Vendor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement,
including Exhibit `B," — Price Schedule. Total compensation for hardware and software support under this
Agreement will not exceed Forty -Nine Thousand Dollars ($49,000.00) annually as outlined in Exhibit
"B," — Price Schedule. Vendor will 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. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement
unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor
of such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination and Vendor will continue to provide City with services requested
by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor will provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor
has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor will return all City provided data to City in a machine-readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services
under this Agreement. hi the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and will not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of
City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary,
City will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to submit reasons objecting
to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City,
but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
Vendor will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, 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
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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 will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Section 6 will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor 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, Vendor 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, Vendors and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, Vendors and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractorof Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents,
servants, employees or subcontractor of Vendor will be entitled to any employment benefits from City.
Vendor 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 subcontractor.
Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDINGALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
VENDOR'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 VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Vendor agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from City's use of the software and/or documentation in accordance with this
Agreement ("IP Claims"), it being understood that this agreement to defend, settle or pay
will not apply if City modifies or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as
Vendor bears the cost and expense of payment for IP Claims against City pursuant to this
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section, Vendor will 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 will have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement,
negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate
with Vendor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility
for payment of costs and expenses for the defense or settlement of any claim or action brought
against City for infringement arising under this Agreement, City will have the sole right to
conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or
compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however, Vendor will fully
participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give
Vendor timely written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all papers City may
receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City's assumption of payment of
costs or expenses will not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify City under this Agreement
for actual damages incurred as a result of an IP Claims. If the software and/or documentation
or any part thereof is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined or restrained or, if as a
result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially adversely restricted, Vendor will,
at its own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for City the right to continue
to use the software and/or documentation; or (b) modify the software and/or documentation
to make it non -infringing, provided that such modification does not materially adversely
affect City's authorized use of the software and/or documentation; or (c) replace the software
and/or documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non -
infringing software and/or documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of
the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to Vendor terminate this Agreement, and
refund all amounts paid to Vendor by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek
any and all remedies available to City under law.
Section 8 will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor will 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 will execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.
Vendor and Assignee will be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior
to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, Vendor's subcontractor will
execute a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which sub Vendor
agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties
and obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any work pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
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$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 Vendor, its employees, agents,
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 work is being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage 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.
10.2 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
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the
Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
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(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 Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will also
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies
Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor must immediately desist
from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
subVendors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance
of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will not discriminate in the treatment or employment of
any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM
AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY VENDOR, ITS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, OR SUBVENDORS, VENDOR AGREES TO
ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY
HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM AS REQUIRED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 8.2 OF THIS AGREEMENT.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will 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: Jesica L. McEachem, Assistant City Mgr
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
To VENDOR:
Java Connections, LLC.
dba LaptopsAnytime
17304 Preston Road, Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75252
14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither City nor Vendor will, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
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whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the person's employer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds
to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. G vernmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of City's or
Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
17. G verning Law / Venue. This Agreement will 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 will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Maieure. City and Vendor 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 Party provides notice of the Force Majeure 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 the City in its sole discretion. The form
of notice required by this section will be the same as Section 13.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or Exhibits A, B, and C.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
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23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
24. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option, Vendor will either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner
that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
25. Immigration Nationality Act. Vendor must verify the identity and employment eligibility
of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures
and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES.
City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for
violations of this provision by Vendor.
26. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation, that Vendor creates, publishes, displays, and/or
produces solely for City's use of the self-service laptop and tablet dispensing kiosk and in conjunction with
the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Ownership of the Work
Product will 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 will be considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as
amended. If and to the extent such Work Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -
hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to
City all exclusive right, title and interest in and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to
the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or
obtain, without further consideration, free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto
on the part of City.
27. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision to the contrary, City acknowledges and
agrees the proprietary software developed by Vendor ("Software") and the manuals and materials related
to the Software and Kiosks ("Documentation") proprietary to Vendor, and the Software and Documentation
are protected under United States copyright law and international treaties. City acknowledges and agrees
that, as between City and Vendor, Vendor owns and shall continue to own all right, title, and interest in and
to the Software and Documentation, including associated intellectual property rights under copyright, trade
secret, patent, or trademark laws. This Agreement does not grant City any ownership interest in or to the
Software or the Documentation, but only a limited right of use as expressly authorized by Vendor. Any and
all trademarks or service marks that Vendor uses in connection with the Software or with services rendered
by Vendor are marks owned by Vendor. This Agreement does not grant City any right, license, or interest
in such mark outside of City's permitted use of same pursuant to this Agreement and City shall not assert
any right, license, or interest in such marks or any words or designs that are confusingly similar to such
marks.
28. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has
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the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor whose
name, title and signature is affixed on the Verification of Signature Authority Form, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "C". Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering
into this Agreement or any amendment hereto.
29. Change in Company Name or Ownership. Vendor must notify City's Purchasing
Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining
updated City records. The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such
as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's
resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the
specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
30. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
2270 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel"
and "company" has the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government
Code. By signing this contract, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification
to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of
the contract.
31. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. Vendor acknowledges that, in
accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S.,
S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of
$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10
or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms
by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To
the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement.
32. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearms and Ammunition Industries. Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added
by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or
services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the
City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification
from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the
contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity"
and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter 2274
of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that
Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will
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not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
33. 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.
34. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits A, B and C, contains the
entire understanding and agreement between City and Vendor, their assigns and successors in interest, as
to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared
null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
Name:
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Date:
Jesica L. McEachern
Assistant City Manager
02/28/2023
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Title: Library Director
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Date: 2.15.23
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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.
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By: `
Name: Timothy Shidal
Title: Administrative Services Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name:
Title:
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Jessika Williams (Feb 16, 2023 09:50 CST)
Jessika J. Williams
Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Vendor designs, engineers and builds its own proprietary hardware and software which are adapted to meet
the needs of diverse customers including the Fort Worth Public Library.
The Vendor provided an initial 30" Host Kiosk Cabinet and a 24" Companion Kiosk Cabinet to the City
during the construction of the Reby Cary Youth Library located at 3851 E. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth,
Texas 76103. The cabinets support both Dell laptops and Apple tablets. The Vendor will provide hardware
and software support for these cabinets under this agreement.
Vendor will provide Kiosk System Management Software to manage each physical Kiosk System hardware
and the software environment. Vendor will help the City configure the solution including assisting with
connections to the Fort Worth Public Library's Integrated Library System (ILS) for patron check-outs. City
will provide a virtual server on the City's network to host the Kiosk System Management Software.
Kiosk System will be configured by the Vendor to read the barcodes on Fort Worth Public Library cards.
Vendor will provide on -site support for any new Kiosk System hardware purchases. Most Kiosk System
issues can be solved remotely or with guidance over phone/email by the Vendor. If serious issues occur,
Vendor will send someone out of the North Texas regional area to provide on -site assistance within 72
hours.
Vendor solution will allow a local City staff to place temporary holds on individual devices. This feature
is helpful if one of the individual devices need to be serviced by the City.
Vendor will provide a "Free SmartBay Upgrade Once Every 3 Years" on the Platinum Plus hardware
service agreement.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
City will provide a dedicated 110v power outlet along with an Ethernet port per Kiosk System.
City will provide Dell laptops and Apple tablets for the cabinets. City will install and maintain the software
installed on each of the Dell laptops and Apple tablets. City is responsible for replacing laptops and tablets
as needed. City will provide RFID tags to be installed on each device. City will utilize a 31 party software
solution to maintain device integrity and to erase digital footprints.
Vendor Services Agreement - Exhibit A
EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY
QTY
RATE
AMOUNT
Annual Hardware Service Agreement. Cost based on total hardware
1
$7,042.50
$7,042.50
purchase. Platinum Plus - 15%. (Platinum Plus provides Free Smart
Bay Upgrades Once Every 3 Years). Platinum Plan.
Annual Software Licensing Agreement per Host Station ($1000 per
1
$3,400.00
$3,400.00
each Host of 6 or fewer devices plus $800 for each additional 6
devices).
Vendor Services Agreement — Exhibit B
EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
JAVA CONNECTIONS, LLC.
dba LaptopsAnytime
17304 PRESTON ROAD, SUITE 800
DALLAS, TX 75252
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Vendor and to execute any agreement,
amendment or change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order,
resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor. Vendor
will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory
authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been
properly executed by Vendor.
Name: George Matthew Buscher
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2.15.23
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Vendor Services Agreement — Exhibit C