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CSC No. 59201
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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 its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and VirTower LLC ("Vendor"), a Florida corporation,
and acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each individually referred to as a "party" and
collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scope of Services. Vendor hereby agrees to provide the City with VirTower Airport
Operations Tracking Software ("Services"), which are set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A," attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. This Agreement begins on the date sigend by the Assistant City Manager below
("Effective Date") and expires 36 months thereafter ("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 two (2) one-year renewal option(s) (each a
"Renewal Term").
3. Compensation. City will pay Vendor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement,
including Exhibit `B," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Total
compensation under this Agreement will not exceed One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
($100,000.00). 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.
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 60 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 Oblifzations 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
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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. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it 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 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 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.
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, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
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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, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor, nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors 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, contractors, or contractors.
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, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
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, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
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, 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 claims or actions against City pursuant to this 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 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. 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
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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.
Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assi iiig nent. 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 will be 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, the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor 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 Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 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 Vendor, 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
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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.
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.
(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.
I I . 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
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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,
contractors, subcontractors, 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, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME
SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM SUCH CLAIM.
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: Assistant City Manager
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:
VirTower LLC
Les Goldsmith, President
13721 Jetport Commerce Pkwy, Suite 2
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Facsimile: N/A
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,
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. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein 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. Governing 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
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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 Majeure. 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 notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
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 the Exhibits.
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.
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
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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, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. 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 are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
will 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 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. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
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. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
28. 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.
29. No Bove tt 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
2271 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 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
By signing this Agreement, 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 Agreement.
30. 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,
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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.
31. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added
by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or
services that has a value of $100,000 or more 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
not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
32. 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.
33. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement 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.
(signature page follows)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Valerie Washington (Apr 7, 202316:14 CDT)
By:
Name:
Valerie Washington
Title:
Assistant City Manager
Apr7,2023
Date:
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:
Name: Kevin Gunn
Title: Director, IT Solutions
Department
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VirTower LLC:
By:
Name: Les Goldsmith
Title: President
Date: 4/3/2023
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.
Steven Vandever (Apr 4, 2023 09:14 CDT)
By:
Name: Steven Vandever
Title: Sr. IT Solutions Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name: Taylor C. Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
Form 1295: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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v i r t o w e r TM VirTower LLC
13721 Jetport Commerce Pkway
Suite 2, Fort Myerss FL FL 3 33913
+1 888 3170 747
Airport Operations Tracking System virtower.cam I infa@virtower.com
VirTower Software Service Agreement
This Software Service Agreement is made effective as of the date signed by Assistant City Manager below, by and between the City of Fort
Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 (Service Recipient) and VirTower LLC ("VirTower") of 13721 Jetport Commerce Pkwy, Ste 2, Fort
Myers, Florida 33913.
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. Beginning upon the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below, VirTower will provide to Service
Recipient the services described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively, the "Services").
2. SENSOR HOSTING. VirTower requests that the Service Recipient host one VirTower sensor and associated antennas at the clients
premises to increase the accuracy of the Services provided. The sensors would require power and i me rnet access at the hosted location
to be provided at the Service Recipient's expense. The accuracy of the software may be greatly reduced if sensors are not hosted.
3. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. Service Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the software and hardware remain the property of VirTower
LLC and constitute a trade secret of VirTower L-C.
4. PAYMENT. In consideration of the services to be performed by the Service Provider, the Service Recipient agrees to compensate the
Service Provider for the services rendered via Check, Wire Transfer or Credit Card. Checks should be made payable to VirTower L-C,
13721 Jetport Commerce Pkwy, Ste 2, Fort Myers, Florida 33913. Service Provider's fees for the services are specified in Exhibit B as
attached.
5. TERM. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 60 days prior written notice to the other party. The term of this
agreement shall be 3 Years.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY. VirTower, and its employees, agents, or representatives will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or
indirectly, use for the personal benefit of VirTower, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information that is
proprietary to the Service Recipient. This information includes actual airport operations numbers. VirTower and its employees, agents,
and representatives will protect such information and treat it as strictly confidential. This provision will continue to be effective after
the termination of this Agreement for a period of 5 years.
7. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default under this Agreement:
a. The failure to make a required payment when due.
b. The insolvency or bankruptcy ofeither party.
C. The subjection of any of either party's property to any levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors,
application or sale for or by any creditor or government agency.
d. The failure to make available or deliver the Services in the time and manner provided for in this Agreement.
e. The occurrence of a default on the part of the Service Recipient of the Agreement pursuant to which Service Recipient
obtained the Software.
B. REMEDIES. In addition to all other rights a party may have available according to law, if a party defaults by failing to substantially
perform any provision, term or condition of this Agreement (including without limitation the failure to make a monetary payment
when due), the other party mayterminate the Agreement by providing written notice to the defaulting party. This notice shall describe
with sufficient detail the nature ofthe default. The party receiving such notice shall have 10 days from the effective date ofsuch notice
to cure the default(s). Unless waived by a party providing notice, the failure to cure the defaults) within such time period shall result
in the automatic termination of this Agreement.
9. FORCE MAJEURE. Ifperformance ofthis Agreement or any obligation under thisAgreement is prevented, restricted, or interfered with
by causes beyond either party's reasonable control ("Force Majeure"), and if the party unable to carry out its obligations gives the
other party prompt written notice of such event, then the obligations of the party invoking this provision shall be suspended to the
extent necessary bysuch event. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, storm
or other similar occurrence, orders or acts of military or civil authority, or by national emergencies, insurrections, riots, or wars, or
strikes, lock -outs, work stoppages, or other labor disputes, or supplier failures. The excused party shall use reasonable efforts under
the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of non-performance and shall proceed to perform with reasonable dispatch
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virtowerm
Airport Operations Tracking System
VirTower LLC
13721 Jetport Commerce Pkway
Suite 2, Fort Myers FL 33913
+1 888 3170 747
virtower.cam I infa@virtower.com
whenever such causes are removed or ceased. An act or omission shall be deemed within the reasonable control of a party if
committed, omitted, or caused by such party, or its employees, officers, agents, or affiliates.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in
any other agreement whether oral or written concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior
written or oral agreements between the parties.
11. NOTICE. Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be sufficiently given if delivered in person or
by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other address as one party
may have furnished to the other in writing.
12. WAIVER OF AGREEMENT RIGHT. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a
waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.
13. SIGNATORIES. This Agreement shall be signed on behalf of, the City of Fort Worth by Assistant City Manager, Valerie Washington,
and on behalf of VirTower by Les Goldsmith, President and effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager.
For Service provider
Les Goldsmith
President
VirTower LLC
4/3/2023
Date
Attachments
Exhibit A - VirTower as a Service Deliverables
Exhibit B— VirTower as a Service Fee Schedule
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For Service Recipient
City of Fort Worth
Valerie Washington
Assistant City Manager
Date
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v i r t o w e r
12721 Jetport Commerce PI<way
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Suite 2, Fort MyFL 33912913
f1 888 3170 747
Airport Operations Tracking System
virtower.com I infoigmvirtower.com
Exhibit A
VirTower as a Service
Deliverables
Operation Tracking
Runway, Taxiway, Helipad & Water Landings and Take -Off Detection with 1 second resolution. Recording
of each individual Touch & Go
operation along with low approaches and missed approaches.
Pavement Utilisation
Record all airside pavement utilisation by aircraft including accurate timestamps for all movements,
Gate & Customs Tracking
Detect arrival and pushback of aircraft at commercial service gates including timestamps. Detection of al rcraft in assigned customs boxes.
Based Aircraft
Record all based aircraft on the airport and number of days flown per year. Additionally track hangar insurance for each aircraft for expiry.
Detection of Non-ADSB Aircraft
Ability to locate aircraft in the air without ADS-B but fitted with a transponder with accuracy of aft and 2 second resolution. If within 30 miles of
two other Vlrtawer Airports,
Noise Modelline and Investigation
Complaint Investigation with address location and ai rcraft tracks indicating altitude, airspeed, vertical rate, flight number, n number,
transponder code and time.
Mapping and Layers
Google Street, Google Satellite, FAA ER Low, FAA IFR High and VFR Maps. A1r Traffic Control View desirable.
Weather
Live weather overlay of NOAA Weather Feeds
Planning and Statistics
Statistical reports on aircraft type utilising individual airport surfaces. Including volume by surface and aircraft type. Extra table operations and
activities in PDF and CSV. Along with exportable aircraft tracks in KML and 136 formatsfor Part 150 studies and other purposes. (to be released
In 2023)
Users & Access
Unlimited airport, planning and government users. With web based remote access,
Installation & Training
To be installed on airport by Virtower with onsite training. And retraining provided online at no additional cost. Option for Airport to self -install
available.
Pricing and Scalability
Fixed pricing for the airport with unlimited geafences and activities recorded for the airport.
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v i r t o w e r T yirTower LLC
13721 Jetport Commerce PI<way
Suite 2, Fort Myers FL 33913
+1 888 3170 747
Airport Operations Tracking System virtower.rom I info@virtoweocom
Exhibit B
VIrTower as a Service
Fee Schedule
The City of Fort Worth confirms th at they will incur and pay a fee of $2,000.00 per month for the services for a term of 36 months beginning an
the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below. Fees will be billed Monthly or Annually per the airport request.
Any additiona l ly developed system functionality wil l be provided to City of Fart Worth at no additional cost.
Signed for City of Fart Worth Signed for Virtower LLC
Valerie Washington Les Goldsmith
Assistant City Manager President
4/3/2023
Date
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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.
OFFICEUSEONLY
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.
jJ Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
virtower LLC
2
❑ Checkthis 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
4 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 Aand 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?
F]Yes FIND
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?
71 Yes F1 No
5 Describe each employment or business relationship thatthe 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.
6
Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or afamily 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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Signatu o vendor oingg business with the governmental entity Date
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11130/2015
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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 may be 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 § 176.001(1-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;
(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.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
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