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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 54106-R3CSC No. 54106- R3 FoRTWORTH. CITY OF FORT WORTH REQUEST TO EXERCISE RENEWAL OPTION May, 11, 2023 Ms. Sue Beets, CSP Regional Vice President PDQ Staffing, Inc. 704 Hunters Row Ct Mansfield, TX 76063 Email: SBeets@adastaff.com Re: REQUEST TO EXERCISE RENEWAL OPTION Temporary Staffing Services Contract No. CSC No. 54106 (the "Contract') Renewal Term No. 3: July 7, 2023 to July 6, 2024 The above referenced Contract will expire on July 6, 2023. Pursuant to the Contract, contract renewals are at the sole option of the City. This letter is to inform you that the City is exercising its right to renew CSC No. 54106 for an additional one year period, which will begin immediately upon the expiration of the current term and will end on July 6, 2024. All other terms and conditions of CSC No. 54106 remain unchanged. Please return this signed acknowledgement letter, along with a copy of your current insurance certificate and an updated Form 1295, to the address set forth below, acknowledging receipt of the Notice to contract Renewal. Please log onto httD://fortworthexas.aov/Durchasina to insure that your company information is correct and up-to-date. If you have any questions concerning this Request for Contract Renewal, please contact me at the telephone number listed below. Sincerely, Homero Beltran (May 30, 2023 12:49 CDT) Homero Beltran Water Systems Superintendent OFFICIAL RECORD Water Department CITY SECRETARY Customer Care Division FT. WORTH, Tx Meter Services Section 817-392-8741 1 hereby acknowledge receipt of the contract Renewal Notice for CSC No. 54106 for a one year period ending July 6, 2024. PDQ Staffing, Inc. By: Sue Beets, Reqional Vice President Date: ` I� Printed Name and Title lam' Signatur CITY OF FORT WORTH: 'Dana slwahgo# By: Dana Burghdoff (JuYi 2, 2023 W19 CDT) Date: Dana Burghdoff, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: pd$�� I By: DBlack (Jun 2, 2023 12:52 CDT) Date: Doug Black, Sr. Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this Contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Homero Beltran (May 30, 202312:49 CDT) Date: Homero Beltran, Water Systems Superintendent RECOMMENDED: .7-an& 8. Hale By: Janet B. Hale (May 30, 2023 17:10 CDT) Date: Jan Hale, Deputy Water Director By: Christopher arder (May 31, 2023 10:09 CDT) Date: Christopher Harder, Water Department Director ATTEST: >9Rlo°do OFFICIAL RECORD M&C No. 20-0327 pro oo9�po CITY SECRETARY dVo o=d *' FT. WORTH, TX �. By. �unuoo 4 Date: Jannette Goodall, City Secretary 2023-1019763 Form 1295 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1of1 Complete Nos. 1.4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number: of business. 2023-1019763 i Staffing Inc. Mansfield, TX United States Date Filed: 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a patty to the contract for which the form is 05/11/2023 being filed. City of Fort Worth Date Acknowledged: g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract. Contract No. CSC No. 54106 Contract Renewal - Temporary Staffing Services Nature of interest 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary MiLii Doug Beets, Coretta 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑ 6 UNSWORN DECLARATION , "�u>� 1f 1. > C> �. My name is � 1 � � _, 5 My address is (z� C'oe- 6f / (street) Mansfield, TX United States X Mansfield, TX United States 0 and my date of birth is �G',1 1 C (city) (state) (zip code) (country) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in / G( - P�Zm County, State of 1 "r`�`- S __.._, on the // _day of (mont� (year) ,! o r�0 o c� Sir ature of authorized agent o---Mr ing business entity (Declarant) Farms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.717d706d4 CSC#54106 CITY OF FORT WORTH TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT This TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH (the "City"), a home -rule municipal corporation situated in portions of Tarrant, Denton, Parker and Wise Counties, Texas, acting by and through Dana Burglidoff, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and PDQ STAFFING, INC. ("Provider"), a Texas corporation and acting by and through Sue Beets, its duly authorized Regional VP. 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Provider hereby agrees to provide the City with professional services for the purpose of secure a professional service contract as outlined in the agreement for temporary staffing personnel services on an "as needed" basis for field work activity for the City of Fort Worth Water Department (FWWD). Attached hereto and incorporated for all purposes incident to this Agreement is Exhibit "A," Scope of Services" and who meet the qualifications for the tasks identified in Exhibit "B". 2. Tom. This Agreement shall commence upon the date of complete execution ("Effective Date") and shall expire on a year form the Effective Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The City shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to four (4) one-year renewals. 3. COMPENSATION. The City shall pay Provider an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the services and amounts as shown in Exhibit "C". If the City chooses to renew the Agreement, the not to exceed amount shall remain the same in year two (2). The not to exceed amount shall then be $575,000 for the third year if the City chooses renew, and shall be $661,250 for the fourth year if the City chooses to renew the Agreement. Provider shall not perform any additional services for the City not specified by this Agreement unless the City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services. The City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Provider not specified by this Agreement unless the City first approves such expenses in writing. 4. TERMINATION. 4.1. Written Notice. The City or Provider 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 fimds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Provider of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever, except as to_the.portions__- of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated. f I OFMIAL RECORD CI%' SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX 4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the expiration of the then -current term, the City shall pay Provider for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination, and Provider shall continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date oftennination. Gi Provider hereby warrants to the City that Provider has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Provider's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Provider hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to the City in writing. Provider, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, further agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as confidential ("City Information") and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the City. Provider shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way. Provider shall notify the City immediately if the security or integrity of any City information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised. 6. RIGHT TO AUDIT. Provider agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment tinder this contract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Provider involving transactions relating to this Contract at no additional cost to the City. Provider agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Provider facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Provider reasonable advance notice of intended audits. Provider further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until expiration of three (3) years after final payment of the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor reasonable notice of intended audits. 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is expressly understood and agreed that Provider shall 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, Provider shall 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, contracts and subcontractors. Provider acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Provider, its officers, agents, employees, servants, separate contractors and subcontractors. Provider further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Provider. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Provider or any officers, agents, servants, employees separate contractors, or subcontractors of Provider. Neither Provider, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees separate contractors, or subcontractors of Provider shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Provider shall 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, separate contractors, or subcontractors. It is further understood that Provider shall be responsible for the management of its officers, agents, servants, employees, separate contractors, and subcontractors for any violations of the Provider's own policies and procedures, which Provider represents meet the requirements under the request for proposal for these services. 8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. 8.1 LIABILITY - PROVIDER SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF PROVIDER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, SEPARATE CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS. 8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - PROVIDER HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTSAND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND A GAINSTANYAND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PROVIDER'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANYAND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE INTENTIONAL AND NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF PROVIDER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, SEPARATE CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS. FURTHER, IN THE EVENT CITY IS HELD LIABLE AS A JOINT -EMPLOYER OR DETERMINED TO BE A JOINT -EMPLOYER BY A COURT OF LAW, ADMINISTRATIVE BODY OR SIMILAR AUTHORITY, PROVIDER COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY CITY FOR ANY JUDGEMENTS, AWARDS, EXPENSES AND COSTS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS FEES) ORDERED AGAINST THE CITY. 8.3 WAIVER OF CLAIMS AS JOINT -EMPLOYER — PROVIDER HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND WAIVES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AGAINST THE CITY WITH REGARD TO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS AS EMPLOYER WITH RESPECT TO PROVIDER'S EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OBLIGATIONS SUCH AS PAYMENT OF WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS OR BENEFITS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, PAYMENT OR FURNISHING OF HEALTH, RETIREMENT OR OTHER BENEFITS, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE OR CONTRIBUTIONS. 8.4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Provider 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 shall not apply if City modifies or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Provider bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this section, Provider shall have the right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate with Provider in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for infringement arising under this Agreement, City shall have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however, Provider shall fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give Provider timely written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all papers City may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City's assumption of payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate Provider's duty to indemnify City under this Agreement. If the software and/or documentation or any part thereof is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially adversely restricted, Provider shall, at its own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for City the right to continue to use the software and/or documentation; or (b) modify the software and/or documentation to make it non -infringing, provided that such modification does not materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the software and/or documentation; or (c) replace the software and/or documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non -infringing software and/or documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to Provider terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to Provider by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City under law. Provider shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. If the City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with the City and the Provider under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Provider under this Agreement. The Provider and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations under this Agreement prior to the assignment. If the City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor shall execute a written agreement with the Provider referencing this Agreement under which the subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of the Provider under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. The Provider shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 10. INSURANCE. Provider shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the following 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 $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate (b) Automobile Liability $1,000,000 Each accident on a combined single limit basis or $250,000 Bodily injury per person $500,000 Bodily injury per occurrence $100,000 Property damage Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by the Provider, its employees, agents, representatives in the course of the providing services under this Agreement. "Any vehicle" shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned (c) Worker's Compensation Statutory limits Employer's liability $100,000 Each accident/occurrence $100,000 Disease - per each employee $500,000 Disease - policy limit This coverage may be written as follows: Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability coverage with limits consistent with statutory benefits outlined in the Texas workers' Compensation Act (Art. 8308 — 1.01 et seq. Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.) and minimum policy limits for Employers' Liability of $100,000 each accident/occurrence, $500,000 bodily injury disease policy limit and $100,000 per disease per employee (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 shall 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 shall be submitted to the City to evidence coverage. 10.2 Certificates. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Provider has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Provider proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement. All policies except Workers' Compensation shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. All policies shall contain a Waiver of Subrogation for the benefit of the City of Fort Worth. The term "City" shall include its employees, officers, officials, agent, and volunteers in respect to the contracted services. Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be provided to the City. Ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Such terms sliall be endorsed onto Provider's insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address. Provider agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, riles and regulations. If the City notifies Provider of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Provider shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 0170 TI�Y� t�iu ii►i: ITl1 I�3� :_ ► _ Provider, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, employees, separate contractors, subcontractors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Provider's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by Iaw. If any claim arises from an alleged violation of this non- discrimination covenant by Provider, its personal representatives, assigns, employees, separate contractors, subcontractors or successors in interest, Provider agrees to assume such liability and to indemnify and defend the City and hold the City harmless from such claim. 13. NOTICES. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To The CITY: City of Fort Worth Attn: Chris Harder Water Department Director200 Texas Street Fort Worth TX 76102-6311 Office: (817) 392-5020 To PROVIDER: 14. GOVERNMENTAL, POWFR,S. PDQ Staffing, Inc. Attn: Sue Beets Regional VP 704 Hunters Row Ct Mansfield TX 76063 (817) 453-0077 ext. 7501 It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers. The failure of the City or Provider to insist upon the performance of any tern or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the City's or Provider's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. lb. GOVFR This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought on the basis of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 17. SEVERARTT.ITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. 18. FORCE MAJEURE. The City and Provider shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control (force majeure), 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, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes. 19. ULADJNGS NOT CONTROT.T,IbLQ. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. 20. 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 shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto. 21. AMENDMENTS / MODTFICATIONS / FXTFEMQM. No extension, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless such extension, modification, or amendment is set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative and delivered on behalf of such party. 22. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the schedule of exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Provider, 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. 23. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY. The person signing this agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. The other party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement. 24. IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT. Provider shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Provider shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Provider shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Provider employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. PROVIDER SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY PROVIDER, PROVIDER'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Provider, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Provider. 25. NO BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL. If Provider has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Provider 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 terns "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Provider certifies that Provider's signature provides written verification to the City that Provider: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this 1u17.2020 day of J07,2020 2020. CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration Dunof this contract, including ensuring all performance By: Dena Bun2hdoB tful 6,202013:23 CDT) and reporting requirements. Name: Dana Burehdoff Title: Assistant City Manager E�'Aa� Garcia Edg Gar ia(Jun 26,202011".0I CDT) Date: Jul 6, 20zo By; Name: Edgar Garcia APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Title: Water Systems Superintendent APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: rliff&rir _ By: -- Name: Chris Harder, P.E. Title: Water Director By: Name: Christa R. Lopez-Revnolds ATTEST: Title: Senior Assistant City Attorney ,CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: By: U!/ ' 11 C: 20-0327 r , �- �s )A Approved: 05 f Iq /;to Name: Mary Kayser Title: City Secretary1295 Certification No.: 2020-598660 PROVIDER: PDQ Stang, Inc. By: Jee,4A' Name: Title: Regional Vice President gq-/�R0 - Date: OFFICIAL RECORD TemporaryStafingserviccsagrccment06242020crI CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Exhibit "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES Provider will provide temporary staffing services for field work activity for the Fort Worth Water Department (FWWD) on an as needed basis in accordance with the Agreement and the terms outlined below. 1.1 The Provider shall adhere to the following terms and conditions: l .1.1 Provide temporary worker(s) within twenty-four (24) hours of the request. If the Provider cannot provided a temporary worker within the specified timeframe, the City may seek temporary staffing services elsewhere or perform the service itself. services. 1.1.2 Provide qualified temporary workers who possess necessary skills, knowledge and ability to perform the jobs as detailed in the job descriptions (see Exhibit B). However, the City reserves the right to reject a temporary worker submitted by Provider if he/she is found to be unacceptable before or after starting on the job to which he/she has been assigned. 1.1.3 There shall be no obligations on the part of the City to hire any temporary worker it is supplied under the terms of the Agreement on a full time basis following their term of the temporary work deployment. 1.1.4 Should the City wish to hire a temporary worker who has been filling the temporary position, neither the temporary worker nor the City will be required to pay a placement fee. 1.1.5 Provider is required to pay an hourly wage rate that meets or exceeds that established by the Department of Labor. 1.1.6 Provider is responsible for assuring a Temporary workers have a reliable source of transportation to and from work site. 1.1.7 Provider shall ensure that no temporary worker is permitted to stay in a temporary staffing position for longer than a year and a half from the time they are assigned by the Provider to that position. 1.1.8 A workweek constituting forty work hours shall be considered a regular workweek less any established CITY holidays. The Provider will be responsible for assigning temporary workers to either first shift Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 2nd shift Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with half hour lunch period. If the City request the Provider to adjust schedules to meet workload demand Provider shall not unreasonably deny such request. 1.1.8.1 Holidays: The City observes eight (8) holidays, which the Provider will also observe without payment. Those holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. 1.1.9 Provider shall be responsible for ensuring temporary workers are available to perform services on Saturdays deemed necessary by the City. It will be the responsibility of the Provider to ensure temporary workers will be paid only for hours actually worked and tardiness or absenteeism will not be tolerated. Overtime will be billed at 1.50 times the normal billing rate and will require written approval by the City. 1.1.10 The City will not reimburse mileage or parking. 1.1.11 Provider shall prepare payroll checks, make all necessary deductions and pay all taxes and insurance required by Federal, State, and Local laws. Provider accepts full responsibility for the payment of wages, compensation and benefits to personnel and accepts responsibility for payment of all taxes, assessments, fees, and fines that may be due and owing to any Local, State or Federal government agencies. 1.1.12 Provider shall call the Water Department at 817-392-2244 or as otherwise instructed in writing to confirm the name of each assigned candidate and verify his or her skills to the City needs. 1.1.13 Provider shall furnish temporary workers, qualified to perform the field and facilities tasks in public areas and follow City guidelines and policies as identified in Exhibit B. Employee shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age, If the Provider fails to ensure that the temporary worker(s) meet the qualifications necessary to perform the identified task then the City may stop that service from the individual(s) and shall not be obligated to compensate the Provider for the service. 1.1.14 Provider slialI ensure the temporary workers wear the following job -related attire while performing the job: 1.1.14.1 Uniform top — Solid colored top in Navy, White or Grey. No graphics. 1.1.14.2 Uniform bottom — Denim jeans — free from holes and wear and tear. 1.1.14.3 Uniform footwear — Steel toe safety boots 1.1.14.4 Business Casual — Office work only 1.1.15 To the extent permissible by the law, Provider shall be required to run background checks on all potential temporary workers to be sent to the City and drug test will be included, as required. Also, as required, must perform a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) test, which includes lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and up to 100 pounds of force occasionally. 1.1.16 Provider shall ensure that no temporary employee shall arrive on City premises with any type of firearms or weapons, drugs or alcohol. 1.1.17 Provider will apprise each potential temporary worker proposed to be assigned to the City about temporary worker the physical dernands and responsibilities of the position and will screen candidates to ensure they can perform required tasks. 1.1.18 Temporary employees will be assigned to the Water Department located in the downtown Fort Worth and other locations within Tarrant County. 1.1.19 Provider shall be responsible for meeting all Federal: laws, ordinances and regulations; State: laws, ordinances and regulations; County: laws, ordinances and regulations; and City: laws, ordinances, and regulations for safety of people, environment and property. This includes, but is not limited to, all Federal, State, County, and City Agencies. Administrations and Commissions such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). In the event any law, regulation or ordinance becomes effective after the start of this Agreement, the Supplier is required to comply with new policy. Any mandates requiring the City to comply with new guidelines will also require the Provider to comply. 1.1.20 Additional services/positions may be added to Exhibit B by mutual written agreement of the parties. Exhibit B Temporary Field Positions and Oualilications Temporary Field Services Representatives Will be performing a variety of technical and manual labor tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters. Will be assigned work orders to perform installation and preventative maintenance on residential and commercial water meters, pipe fittings, valves, meter boxes and lids. Will also be assigned work orders to validate water meter readings, turn on/off water services, and lock water service for delinquent accounts. A City Crewleader and/or Sr. Field Representive will provide all the necessary tools and training required to perform the assigned tasks. Tools utilized will be pipe wrenches, screwdrivers, meter bar, grinder, sawzall, shovel, pump, two-way radio. Will also be expected to drive a city vehicle. Temporary Survey Technician Will be performing a variety of technical tasks associated with the identification of water meters and services. Will be assigned work orders to conduct surveys of in order to establish location (longitudes, latitudes), verify accuracy of meter information, and identify service diameter and material on customer and city side. A City Crewleader and/or Sr. Field Representative will provide all the necessary tools and training required to perform the assigned tasks. Tools utilized will be Trimble GPS device & rod, screwdrivers, meter bar, shovel, pump, two-way radio, and tablets (provided by city). Will also be expected to drive a city vehicle. Temporary Sr. Field Services Representative Will be training staff on a variety of technical and manual labor tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters. Will be responsible conducting and developing mechanical/ technical skills of field staff. Will provide 30, 60, 90 day performance assessments to field staff and report to City Crewleader. Will conduct classes regarding safety, security, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of meters, machinery, and equipment as well as the proper use and technique of specialized plumbing tools. Tools utilized will be pipe wrenches, screwdrivers, meter bar, grinder, sawzawl, shovel, pump, two-way radio (provided by city). Will also be expected to drive a city vehicle. Temporary Inspector Will be performing a variety of visual inspection duties associated with the proper installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters. They will inspect field staff to assure they perform installation and preventative maintenance on residential and commercial water meters, pipe fittings, valves, meter boxes and lids to City of Fort Worth standards. They will coordinate and communicate issues with contractors and work to resolve any customer concern. They will take photos and write daily reports as well as monitor quantities of materials. City Crewleader and/or Sr. Field Representative will provide all the necessary tools and training required to perform the assigned tasks. Tools utilized will be pipe wrenches, screwdrivers, meter bar, shovel, pump, two-way radio, smart phone and laptop (provided by city). Will also be expected to drive a city vehicle. Temporary Account Technician Will be perfonming a variety of office tasks related to read to bill process. They will upload download read cycle and route information daily into reading software. Perform QA/QC of reads, to assure our rate payers receive accurate reads by checking failed audit parameters, create/close work orders utilizing work order system. They will provide research, data entry of meter inventory, clean up of accounts, run reports, and manage contract fire hydrant meter accounts. They will provide dispatch and customer service to internal/external customers. City Sr. Account Technician will provide all the necessary tools and training required to perform the assigned tasks. Tools utilized will be computer, phone, two-way radio specialized software (CIS, SPMR, CRM), Microsoft Office, and basic office equipment. Will not drive a city vehicle. All temporary employees on first day will receive orientation where an overview of their duties, responsibilities and expectations are explained as well as be provided training as follows: • Meter terminology • How to Read a meter • Work order guidance — how to read a work order and importance of proper written notes • Mapsco — how to read and perform a location search • Exceptional Customer Service • Safety: PPEs, Evacuation, Field Hazards, Thermal extremities, Accident and injury reporting • Pre -Trip Vehicle inspection form An assigned trainer will then work with temporary employees and document their progress until they meet satisfactory skill levels which will be recorded on 30, 60, 90 performance evaluation. Temporary employees assigned a city vehicle will be required to sign a vehicle log daily and will be monitored using Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) software. Will adhere to the following: • Expected to perform daily pre -trip inspections on your assigned city vehicle and report any deficiencies immediately. • Expected to maintain your vehicle clean, organized, and stocked. Wash assigned vehicle at least once a month. • Expected to fuel your vehicle on your return back to the yard. • No backing allowed on city vehicles without a spotter, you are expected to go around the block. • Expected to report any vehicular accidents immediately to Dispatch, Crewleader, or Supervisor. • Not allowed to conduct personal business utilizing city vehicle or have any passenger other than a city employee. POSITION TITLE Field Service Representative Survey Technician Account Technician Senior Field Service Representative Combination Inspector EXIBIT C Cost Scheclule BILLED UNIT PRICE PER DOUR $ 18.90 $21.60 $23.02 $24.30 $28.35 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 05/19/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0327 LOG NAME: 13P20-0050 TEMPORARY FIELD STAFF CC WATER SUBJECT Authorize Execution of an Agreement with PDQ Temporaries Inc., for Temporary Field Staffing Services in an Annual Amount Up to $500,000.00 and Authorize Four Annual Renewal Options and Increase Amounts of $575,000.00 for the Third Renewal and $661,250.00 for the Fourth Renewal (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an agreement with PDQ Temporaries Inc., for temporary field staffing services in an annual amount up to $500,000.00 and authorize four annual renewal options and increase amounts of $575,000.00 for the third renewal and $661,250.00 for the fourth renewal. DISCUSSION: The Water Department approached the Purchasing Division to procure an annual agreement for temporary field staffing services. The temporary positions needed are Field Service Representative, Survey Technician, Senior Field Service Representative, and Combination Inspector. In order to procure these services, Staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP consisted of detailed specifications regarding the job descriptions and qualifications. The services will be requested on an "as needed" basis during staff absences, work overloads, and special projects. Specific areas where this contract will be utilized include in support of the meter inventory and lead service replacement program, on- going meter replacement in support of the MyH2O program, and seasonal support to the meter reading contract to ensure staffing levels do not impact meter and billing functions. An increase in the annual amount for years three and four will ensure that spending authority is available throughout the agreement term. The RFP was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telearam on January 29, 2020, February 5, 2020 and February 12, 2020. The City received three proposals. Proposals were evaluated on best value criteria including qualifications, experience, references, comprehensive recruitment process and availability of resources. Staff from the Water Department evaluated the proposals submitted and recommends awarding a one-year agreement to PDQ Temporaries Inc. with four one-year options to renew_ No guarantee was made that a speck amount of these services will be purchased. The amount for the Water Department's annual requirements is up to $500,000.00 with an increase in the annual amount for years three, four and five to ensure that spending authority for staffing services is available throughout the agreement term. In addition, an administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated. Office of Business Diversity - A waiver of the goal for M/WBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the OBD, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. Upon City Council approval, the Agreement shall begin upon execution of the Agreement and shall end one year from that date. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendations, funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Fund and that, prior to an expenditure being made, the participating department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for Cibf Manager's Office bv: Kevin Gunn 2015 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517 Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525 Cristina Camarillo 8355