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FORT WORTH CSC No. 59200
CITY OF FORT WORTH
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Cooperative Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Global Equipment
Company, Inc. ("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 — Seller's Quote, Scope of Services or Purchase Order;
3. Exhibit B — Cooperative Agency Contract Omnia Partners R211402; 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 A and in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement. Total payment made under this Agreement for the first year by City shall not exceed
Three Thousand Five Hundred Three Dollars and Fifty Five Cents ($3,503.55). 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 is effective beginning on the date signed by the Assistant City
Manager below ("Effective Date") and expires on November 30, 2023 in line with cooperative contract. Upon
the expiration of this Term, the Agreement shall renew automatically under the same terms and conditions for
up to One (1) one-year renewal periods December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, unless City or Contractor
provides the other party with notice of non -renewal at least 60 days before the expiration of the Initial Term or
renewal period. However, if funds are not appropriated, the City may cancel the Agreement 30 calendar days
after providing written notification to the Contractor.
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
FT. WORTH, TX
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To CITY:
To VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth Global Equipment Company, Inc.
Attn: Valerie Washington
200 Texas Street Address:
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 2505 Mill Center Parkway Suite 100
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Buford, GA 30518
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at Facsimile: 888-820-4562
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:
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By: Valerie Washington (Apr 7, 202316:14 CDT)
Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Apr 7, 2023
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Name: Jim Davis
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Exhibit B - COOP Contract
Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC)
Contract # R211402
for
Warehousing, Material Handling, and Production Support
with
Global Equipment Company Inc.
Effective: December 1, 2021
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The following documents comprise the executed contract between the
Region 4 Education Service Center and Global Equipment Company Inc.,
effective December 1, 2021:
I. Vendor Contract and Signature Form
II. Supplier's Response to the RFP, incorporated by reference
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APPENDIX A
CONTRACT
This Contract ("Contract') is made as of December 1, 2021 by and between Global Equipment
Company Inc. ("Contractor') and Region 4 Education Service Center ("Region 4 ESC') for the
purchase of Warehousing, Material Handling, and Production Support ("the products and
services').
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Region 4 ESC issued Request for Proposals Number R21-14 for Warehousing,
Material Handling, and Production Support ("RIFF'), to which Contractor provided a response
("Proposal"); and
WHEREAS, Region 4 ESC selected Contractor's Proposal and wishes to engage Contractor in
providing the services/materials described in the RFP and Proposal;
WHEREAS, both parties agree and understand the following pages will constitute the Contract
between the Contractor and Region 4 ESC, having its principal place of business at 7145 West
Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092.
WHEREAS, Contractor included, in writing, any required exceptions or deviations from these
terms, conditions, and specifications; and it is further understood that, if agreed to by Region 4
ESC, said exceptions or deviations are incorporated into the Contract.
WHEREAS, this Contract consists of the provisions set forth below, including provisions of all
attachments referenced herein. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth below
and those contained in any attachment, the provisions set forth below shall control.
WHEREAS, the Contract will provide that any state and local governmental entities, public and
private primary, secondary and higher education entities, non-profit entities, and agencies for the
public benefit ("Public Agencies") may purchase products and services at prices indicated in the
Contract upon the Public Agency's registration with OMNIA Partners.
1) Term of agreement. The term of the Contract is for a period of three (3) years unless
terminated, canceled or extended as otherwise provided herein. Region 4 ESC shall have the
right to renew the Contract for two (2) additional one-year periods or portions thereof. Region
4 ESC shall review the Contract prior to the renewal date and notify the Contractor of Region
4 ESC's intent renew the Contract. Contractor may elect not to renew by providing three
hundred sixty-five days' (365) notice to Region 4 ESC. Notwithstanding the expiration of the
initial term or any subsequent term or all renewal options, Region 4 ESC and Contractor may
mutually agree to extend the term of this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges and
understands Region 4 ESC is under no obligation whatsoever to extend the term of this
Agreement.
The anticipated full term of the contract is five (5) years. The Contractor shall have the right
to enter local "service" agreements with Participating Public Agencies accessing the contract
through OMNIA Partners, so long as the effective date of such agreement is prior to the
expiration of the Contract. All local agreements may have a full potential term (any
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combination of initial and renewal periods) not to exceed five years. Any tasks or project
agreements executed against this Master Agreement during the effective term may survive
beyond the expiration of the Master Agreement as established and agreed to by both parties.
2) Scope: Contractor shall perform all duties, responsibilities and obligations, set forth in this
agreement, and described in the RFP, incorporated herein by reference as though fully set
forth herein.
3) Form of Contract. The form of Contract shall be the RFP, the Offeror's proposal and Best and
Final Offer(s).
4) Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict in the provisions of the Contract as accepted
by Region 4 ESC, the following order of precedence shall prevail:
i. This Contract
ii. Offeror's Best and Final Offer
iii. Offeror's proposal
iv. RFP and any addenda
5) Commencement of Work. The Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or
provide any material or service under this Contract until Contractor receives a purchase order
for such work or is otherwise directed to do so in writing by Region 4 ESC.
6) Entire Agreement (Parol evidence). The Contract, as specified above, represents the final
written expression of agreement. All agreements are contained herein and no other
agreements or representations that materially alter it are acceptable.
7) Assignment of Contract. No assignment of Contract may be made without the prior written
approval of Region 4 ESC. Contractor is required to notify Region 4 ESC when any material
change in operations is made (i.e. bankruptcy, change of ownership, merger, etc.).
8) Novation. If Contractor sells or transfers all assets or the entire portion of the assets used to
perform this Contract, a successor in interest must guarantee to perform all obligations under
this Contract. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to accept or reject any new party. A change
of name agreement will not change the contractual obligations of Contractor.
9) Contract Alterations. No alterations to the terms of this Contract shall be valid or binding
unless authorized and signed by Region 4 ESC.
10) Adding Authorized Distributors/Dealers. Contractor is prohibited from authorizing additional
distributors or dealers, other than those identified at the time of submitting their proposal, to
sell under the Contract without notification and prior written approval from Region 4 ESC.
Contractor must notify Region 4 ESC each time it wishes to add an authorized distributor or
dealer. Purchase orders and payment can only be made to the Contractor unless otherwise
approved by Region 4 ESC. Pricing provided to members by added distributors or dealers
must also be less than or equal to the Contractor's pricing.
11) TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
a) Cancellation for Non -Performance or Contractor Deficiency. Region 4 ESC may terminate
the Contract if purchase volume is determined to be low volume in any 12-month period.
Region 4 ESC reserves the right to cancel the whole or any part of this Contract due to
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failure by Contractor to carry out any obligation, term or condition of the contract. Region
4 ESC may issue a written deficiency notice to Contractor for acting or failing to act in any
of the following:
i. Providing material that does not meet the specifications of the Contract;
ii. Providing work or material was not awarded under the Contract;
iii. Failing to adequately perform the services set forth in the scope of work and
specifications;
iv. Failing to complete required work or furnish required materials within a reasonable
amount of time;
v. Failing to make progress in performance of the Contract or giving Region 4 ESC
reason to believe Contractor will not or cannot perform the requirements of the
Contract; or
vi. Performing work or providing services under the Contract prior to receiving an
authorized purchase order.
Upon receipt of a written deficiency notice, Contractor shall have ten (10) days to provide
a satisfactory response to Region 4 ESC. Failure to adequately address all issues of
concern may result in Contract cancellation.
b) Termination for Cause. If, for any reason, Contractor fails to fulfill its obligation in a timely
manner, or Contractor violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this
Contract Region 4 ESC reserves the right to terminate the Contract immediately and
pursue all other applicable remedies afforded by law. Such termination shall be effective
by delivery of notice, to the Contractor, specifying the effective date of termination. If such
event does occur, Contractor will be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation
for the satisfactory work completed on such documents.
c) Delivery/Service Failures. Failure to deliver goods or services within the time specified, or
within a reasonable time period as interpreted by the purchasing agent or failure to make
replacements or corrections of rejected articles/services when so requested shall
constitute grounds for the Contract to be terminated.
d) Force Majeure. If by reason of Force Majeure, either party hereto shall be rendered unable
wholly or in part to carry out its obligations under this Agreement then such party shall
give notice and full particulars of Force Majeure in writing to the other party within a
reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied upon, and the obligation of
the party giving such notice, so far as it is affected by such Force Majeure, shall be
suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed, except as hereinafter
provided, but for no longer period, and such party shall endeavor to remove or overcome
such inability with all reasonable dispatch.
The term Force Majeure as employed herein, shall mean acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or
other industrial disturbances, act of public enemy, orders of any kind of government of the
United States or the State of Texas or any civil or military authority; insurrections; riots;
epidemics; landslides; lighting; earthquake; fires; hurricanes; storms; floods; washouts;
droughts; arrests; restraint of government and people; civil disturbances; explosions,
breakage or accidents to machinery, pipelines or canals, or other causes not reasonably
within the control of the party claiming such inability. It is understood and agreed that the
settlement of strikes and lockouts shall be entirely within the discretion of the party having
the difficulty, and that the above requirement that any Force Majeure shall be remedied
with all reasonable dispatch shall not require the settlement of strikes and lockouts by
acceding to the demands of the opposing party or parties when such settlement is
unfavorable in the judgment of the party having the difficulty.
e) Standard Cancellation. Region 4 ESC may cancel this Contract in whole or in part by
providing written notice. The cancellation will take effect 30 business days after the other
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party receives the notice of cancellation. After the 30th business day all work will cease
following completion of final purchase order.
12) Licenses. Contractor shall maintain in current status all federal, state and local licenses, bonds
and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by Contractor. Contractor
shall remain fully informed of and in compliance with all ordinances and regulations pertaining
to the lawful provision of services under the Contract. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to stop
work and/or cancel the Contract if Contractor's license(s) expire, lapse, are suspended or
terminated.
13) Survival Clause. All applicable software license agreements, warranties or service
agreements that are entered into between Contractor and Region 4 ESC under the terms and
conditions of the Contract shall survive the expiration or termination of the Contract. All
Purchase Orders issued and accepted by Contractor shall survive expiration or termination of
the Contract.
14) Delive . Global Industrial will make a good faith effort to provide products within the
requested time frame. However, some products may require longer lead times due to
constrained availability, production, and manufacturer lead times. Lead times are available on
the Global Industrial website (www.globalindustrial.com) and updated shipment dates are
emailed to the buyer when available. Standard freight and shipping charges will be reflected
on all quotes, orders, and invoices as prepaid and added, FOB Origin, unless otherwise
indicated. Standard LTL shipments shall be dock to dock. Standard small package shipments
shall be dock to door. Additional fees may be incurred for any special services including, but
not limited to, the following: liftgate services, white glove services, 24 hour advance
notifications, delivery area surcharges, hazardous material surcharges, residential deliveries,
Saturday charge deliveries, inside delivery (threshold only). Orders containing items deemed
non -cancellable and/or non -returnable cannot be cancelled.
15) Inspection & Acceptance. If defective or incorrect material is delivered, Region 4 ESC may
make the determination to return the material to the Contractor at no cost to Region 4 ESC.
The Contractor agrees to pay all shipping costs for the return shipment. Contractor shall be
responsible for arranging the return of the defective or incorrect material. Any rejection for
nonconformance of goods shall be made within five (5) days of delivery, or goods shall be
deemed accepted.
16) Payments. Pending credit approval of the participant, payment terms shall be net sixty (60)
days from date of invoice.
17) Price Adjustments. Should it become necessary or proper during the term of this Contract to
make any change in design or any alterations that will increase price, Region 4 ESC must be
notified immediately. Discount increases or decreases must be approved by Region 4 ESC
and no payment for additional materials or services, beyond the amount stipulated in the
Contract shall be paid without prior approval. All price increases must be supported by
manufacturer documentation, or a formal cost justification letter. Contractor must honor
previous prices for thirty (30) days after approval and written notification from Region 4 ESC.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to keep all pricing up to date and on file with Region 4 ESC.
All price changes must be provided to Region 4 ESC, using the same format as was provided
and accepted in the Contractor's proposal.
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Price reductions may be offered at any time during Contract. Special, time -limited reductions
are permissible under the following conditions: 1) reduction is available to all users equally; 2)
reduction is for a specific period, normally not less than thirty (30) days; and 3) original price
is not exceeded after the time -limit. Contractor shall offer Region 4 ESC any published price
reduction during the Contract term.
18) Audit Rights. Contractor shall, at its sole expense, maintain appropriate due diligence of all
purchases made by Region 4 ESC and any entity that utilizes this Contract. Region 4 ESC
reserves the right to audit the accounting for a period of three (3) years from the time such
purchases are made. This audit right shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period
of one (1) year from the effective date of termination. Region 4 ESC shall have the authority
to conduct random audits of Contractor's pricing at Region 4 ESC's sole cost and expense.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Region 4 ESC is made aware of any pricing
being offered that is materially inconsistent with the pricing under this agreement, Region 4
ESC shall have the ability to conduct an extensive audit of Contractor's pricing. Region 4 ESC
may conduct the audit internally or may engage a third -party auditing firm. In the event of an
audit, the requested materials shall be provided in the format and at the location designated
by Region 4 ESC.
19) Discontinued Products. If a product or model is discontinued by the manufacturer, Contractor
may substitute a new product or model if the replacement product meets or exceeds the
specifications and performance of the discontinued model and if the discount is the same or
greater than the discontinued model.
20) New Products/Services. New products and/or services that meet the scope of work may be
added to the Contract. Pricing shall be equivalent to the percentage discount for other
products. Contractor may replace or add product lines if the line is replacing or supplementing
products, is equal or superior to the original products, is discounted similarly or greater than
the original discount, and if the products meet the requirements of the Contract. No products
and/or services may be added to avoid competitive procurement requirements. Region 4 ESC
may require additions to be submitted with documentation from Members demonstrating an
interest in, or a potential requirement for, the new product or service. Region 4 ESC may reject
any additions without cause. New product offerings are added to the Global Industrial website
on a regular basis. Global Industrial will not submit additions to the eligible products to Region
4 ESC but will make these products available to participants on the Global Industrial website.
21) Options. Optional equipment for products under Contract may be added to the Contract at
the time they become available under the following conditions: 1) the option is priced at a
discount similar to other options; 2) the option is an enhancement to the unit that improves
performance or reliability.
22) Warranty Conditions. All warranties from the original manufacturers are hereby irrevocably
assigned to participants and all documents evidencing the same will be included with the
items. Global Industrial will assist participants in maintaining continuity of such warranties,
and shall take all reasonable steps to assist participants in asserting and processing warranty
claims directly with the manufacturers.
23) Site Cleanup. Contractor shall clean up and remove all debris and rubbish resulting from their
work as required or directed. Upon completion of the work, the premises shall be left in good
repair and an orderly, neat, clean, safe and unobstructed condition.
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24) Site Preparation. Contractor shall not begin a project for which the site has not been prepared,
unless Contractor does the preparation work at no cost, or until Region 4 ESC includes the
cost of site preparation in a purchase order. Site preparation includes, but is not limited to:
moving furniture, installing wiring for networks or power, and similar pre -installation
requirements.
25) Registered Sex Offender Restrictions. For work to be performed at schools, Contractor
agrees no employee or employee of a subcontractor who has been adjudicated to be a
registered sex offender will perform work at any time when students are or are reasonably
expected to be present. Contractor agrees a violation of this condition shall be considered a
material breach and may result in the cancellation of the purchase order at Region 4 ESC's
discretion. Contractor must identify any additional costs associated with compliance of this
term. If no costs are specified, compliance with this term will be provided at no additional
charge.
26) Safety measures. Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of employees
on the worksite and shall erect and properly maintain all necessary safeguards for protection
of workers and the public. Contractor shall post warning signs against all hazards created by
its operation and work in progress. Proper precautions shall be taken pursuant to state law
and standard practices to protect workers, general public and existing structures from injury
or damage.
27) Smoking. Persons working under the Contract shall adhere to local smoking policies.
Smoking will only be permitted in posted areas or off premises.
28) Stored materials. Upon prior written agreement between the Contractor and Region 4 ESC,
payment may be made for materials not incorporated in the work but delivered and suitably
stored at the site or some other location, for installation at a later date. An inventory of the
stored materials must be provided to Region 4 ESC prior to payment. Such materials must be
stored and protected in a secure location and be insured for their full value by the Contractor
against loss and damage. Contractor agrees to provide proof of coverage and additionally
insured upon request. Additionally, if stored offsite, the materials must also be clearly identified
as property of Region 4 ESC and be separated from other materials. Region 4 ESC must be
allowed reasonable opportunity to inspect and take inventory of stored materials, on or offsite,
as necessary. Until final acceptance by Region 4 ESC, it shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to protect all materials and equipment. Contractor warrants and guarantees that
title for all work, materials and equipment shall pass to Region 4 ESC upon final acceptance.
29) Funding Out Clause. A Contract for the acquisition, including lease, of real or personal
property is a commitment of Region 4 ESC's current revenue only. Region 4 ESC retains the
right to terminate the Contract at the expiration of each budget period during the term of the
Contract and is conditioned on a best effort attempt by Region 4 ESC to obtain appropriate
funds for payment of the contract. Any purchase orders placed up to and including the date
of termination due to the non -appropriation of funds shall be paid in accordance with agreed
upon payment terms, even if invoice is received in new fiscal year. Orders containing items
deemed non -cancellable and/or nonreturnable cannot be cancelled. Contractor requests
participant not place any Purchase Order if funds have not been appropriated therefor.
30) Indemnity. Contractor shall protect, indemnify, and hold harmless both Region 4 ESC and its
administrators, employees and agents against all claims, damages, losses and expenses
arising out of or resulting from the actions of the Contractor, Contractor employees or
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subcontractors in the preparation of the solicitation and the later execution of the Contract.
Any litigation involving either Region 4 ESC, its administrators and employees and agents will
be in Harris County, Texas.
31) Marketing. Contractor agrees to allow Region 4 ESC to use their name and logo within
website, marketing materials and advertisement. Any use of Region 4 ESC name and logo
or any form of publicity, inclusive of press releases, regarding this Contract by Contractor must
have prior approval from Region 4 ESC. Region 4 ESC must obtain written consent from
Global Industrial prior to using the company name and logo within website, marketing
materials and advertisement.
32) Certificates of Insurance. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the Region 4 ESC
prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall give Region 4 ESC a minimum of ten
(10) days' notice prior to any modifications or cancellation of policies. The Contractor shall
require all subcontractors performing any work to maintain coverage as specified.
33) Legal Obligations. It is Contractor's responsibility to be aware of and comply with all local,
state, and federal laws governing the sale of products/services and shall comply with all laws
while fulfilling the Contract. Applicable laws and regulation must be followed even if not
specifically identified herein.
CONTRACT
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OFFER AND CONTRACT SIGNATURE FORM
The undersigned hereby offers and, if awarded, agrees to furnish goods and/or services in strict
compliance with the terms, specifications and conditions at the prices proposed within response
unless noted in writing.
Company Name Global Equipment Company Inc.
Address 11 Harbor Park Drive
City/State/Zip Port Washington, NY 11050
Telephone No. (949) 280-5047
Email Address csolomon@globalindustrial.com
Printed Name Christopher Solomon
Title
Authorized signature
is subject to exceptions submitted herein.
Accepted by Region 4 ESC:
Contract No. R211402
Initial Contract Term 12/01/2021 to 11/30/2024
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Region 4 ESC Authorized Board Member
10/26/2021
Date
Margaret S. Bass
Print Name
10/26/2021
Region 4 ESC Authorized Board Member
Linda Tinnerman
Print Name
For questions pertaining to this proposal please contact:
Brittany Garrett, Educational Contract Specialist.
Email: bgarrett@globatindustrial.com / Phone: (678) 745-9817
Date
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November 12, 2021
OMNIA Partners, Public Sector
Attn: Jessica Goforth
840 Crescent Centre Drive
Suite 600
Franklin, TN 37067
RE: Region 4 ESC Contract Negotiations
Dear Jessica,
516.608.7000
11 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Please accept this letter from Global Equipment Company Inc. ("Global Industrial") as notification
that contract negotiations between it and Region 4 Education Service Center are complete and
accepts the agreement as agreed to by both parties.
Should you have any questions or require anything further, please let me know.
Thank you, and best regards.
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SVP & Chief Sales Officer
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Phone: +1 (516) 608-7123
Mobile: +1 (856) 220-2716
Email: CHughes(c�globalindustrial.com
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.
OFFICE USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who
Date Received
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
1 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
Global Equipment Company Inc.
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❑ Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed.
N/A
Name of Officer
4J Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the
officer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIO as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes F-1 No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
F1 Yes F1 No
11 Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an
ownership interest of one percent or more.
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ElCheck this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
Acomplete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code maybe found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/
Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm. For easy reference, below are some of the sections cited on this form.
Local Government Code § 176.0010-a): "Business relationship" means a connection between two or more parties
based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on:
(A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state, or local governmental entity or an
agency of a federal, state, or local governmental entity;
(B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or
(C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and
that is subject to regular examination by, and reporting to, that agency.
Local Government Code § 176.003(a)(2)(A) and (B):
(a) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:
(2) the vendor:
(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a
family member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable
income, other than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during the 12-month period
preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;
or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the
vendor;
(B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
that have an aggregate value of more than $100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the
officer becomes aware that:
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.
Local Government Code § 176.006(a) and (a-1)
(a) Avendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship
with a local governmental entity and:
(1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local
governmental entity, or a family member of the officer, described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A);
(2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member of the
officer, one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding any
gift described by Section 176.003(a-1); or
(3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity.
(a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator
not later than the seventh business day after the later of:
(1) the date that the vendor:
(A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental
entity; or
(B) submits to the local governmental entity an application, response to a request for proposals
or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local
governmental entity; or
(2) the date the vendor becomes aware:
(A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer, or a
family member of the officer, described by Subsection (a);
(B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection (a); or
(C) of a family relationship with a local government officer.
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