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ELECTRICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND CUMMINGS ELECTRICAL LP
FOR PUBLIC ARTWORK TITLED FLIGHT
This ELECTRICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by
and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), a home -rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas,
acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Cummings Electrical LP
("Contractor"), a Limited Partnership, located at 14900 Grand River Road, Suite 124, Fort Worth, Texas
76155, acting by and through Bobby Cook, its duly authorized representative. The City has designated the
Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County, Inc. DB/A Arts Fort Worth ("Contract Manager") to manage
this Agreement on the City's behalf.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2, Sections 2-56 through 2-61 of the Fort Worth Code of
Ordinances, the Fort Worth Public Art Program's goals are to create an enhanced visual environment for
Fort Worth residents, to commemorate the City's rich cultural and ethnic diversity, to integrate the design
work of artists into the development of the City's capital infrastructure improvements, and to promote
tourism and economic vitality in the City through the artistic design of public spaces;
WHEREAS, City provides oversight and funding for Collection Management to maintain and
repair artworks in the Fort Worth Public Art Collection;
WHEREAS, City owns a light artwork by Corson Studios, LLC titled Flight ("Artwork"), a
depiction of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes, installed in
the Hemphill Connector, located at approximately 1291 Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102:
WHEREAS, the artwork lighting is integrated into birdlike shaped longhorns each 12 feet in length
and fabricated from acrylic, and lighting infrastructure including controls and temperature sensitive
equipment is installed in the underpass and is separate but integrated into the City's streetlight control box;
WHEREAS, the installation is in a prominent downtown location and the installation acts as a
daytime landmark and nighttime attraction and City expects lighting to be operational at night year-round
and wishes to minimize delays when any repairs are needed;
WHEREAS, Cummings Electrical was subcontracted by the City's contractor for the Artwork,
KiboWorks, Inc., to install the artwork power panels and wiring on the artwork electrical plan and the
electrical wiring and controllers. After the artwork was installed, City has also contracted with Cummings
Electrical (City Secretary Contract No. 58378) to make repairs after non-warrantied, heat -related issues
were discovered;
WHEREAS, the Artwork warranty period has expired, and Contractor has historic knowledge
about the Artwork and its operational components, and has the staffing competency to respond quickly to
make any necessary repairs;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed, the Parties agree
as follows:
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AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Electrical Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A — Artwork;
3. Exhibit B — Scope of Services;
4. Exhibit C — Rate Schedule; and
5. Exhibit D — Verification of Signature Authority Form.
Exhibits A, B, C, and D, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A, B,
C, or D and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Electrical Service Agreement, the terms
and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Electrician services and electrical supplies ("Services") are set forth in more detail in Exhibit `B,"
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. TERM.
This Agreement shall commence upon the last date that both the City's and Contractor's authorized
agents have executed this Agreement ("Effective Date") and shall expire on September 30, 2024
("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). City
shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions,
for up to four (4) one-year renewal options.
3. COMPENSATION.
City shall pay Contractor an amount up to TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND Dollars ($25,000.00)
in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit "C." The amount under this Section 3
shall not obligate City to pay the full amount listed and shall not be construed as a guaranteed amount
payable to Contractor. Payment from the City to the Contractor shall be made on an invoice basis following
receipt of a signed invoice with adequate deliverables provided at submission of invoice, all in a form
acceptable to the City. Contractor shall not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for
City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for
such services. City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Contractor not specified by this
Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Convenience. The City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with at least 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal period for any
payments due hereunder, City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate
on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to
the City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which
funds have been appropriated.
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4.3. BREACH.
Subject to Section 27 herein, either party may terminate this Agreement for breach of duty,
obligation, or warranty upon exhaustion of all remedies set forth in Section 27.
4.4. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES.
In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the expiration date, the City shall pay
Contractor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and Contractor shall
continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in accordance with this Agreement up
to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Contractor shall
provide the City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under this
Agreement. In the event Contractor has received access to City information or data as a requirement to
perform services hereunder, Contractor shall return all City provided data to the City in a format deemed
acceptable to the City.
5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Contractor hereby warrants to City that Contractor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Contractor's services
under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Contractor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Contractor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of
City.
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 shall promptly notify Contractor. It will be the responsibility of Contractor to submit reasons
objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided
by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Contractor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Contractor shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
Contractor shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Contractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under
this contract, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years, have access to
and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records,
including but not limited to all electronic records of Contractor involving transactions relating to this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. Contractor agrees that City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work
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space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Contractor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor 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,
Contractor 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, contractors, and
subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as
between City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees,
servants, contractors, or subcontractors. Contractor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as
the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is further understood that
City shall in no way be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Contractor or any officers, agents,
servants, employees, or subcontractors of Contractor. Neither Contractor nor any officers, agents, servants,
employees, or subcontractor of Contractor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City.
Contractor 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, or subcontractors.
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1 LIABILITY - CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTYLOSS, PROPERTYDAMA GE, AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, OR EMPLOYEES.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CONTRACTOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS
OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S
BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS), AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS,
MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, OR EMPLOYEES.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION— Contractor agrees to defend,
settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for infringement of any
patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right arising from City's use of the
software and/or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that this
agreement to defend, settle, or pay shall not apply if City modifies or misuses the software and/or
documentation. So long as Contractor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions
against City pursuant to this section, Contractor shall have the right to conduct the defense of any
such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise
any such claim; however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement,
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negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate with
Contractor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility for payment
of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for infringement arising under this
Agreement, City shall have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all
negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however,
Contractor shall fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action.
City agrees to give Contractor timely written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all
papers City may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City's assumption of
payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate Contractor's duty to indemnify City under this
Agreement. If the software and/or documentation or any part thereof is held to infringe and the use
thereof is enjoined or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially
adversely restricted, Contractor shall, at its own expense and as City's sole remedy, either: (a)
procure for City the right to continue to use the software and/or documentation; or (b) modify the
software and/or documentation to make it non -infringing, provided that such modification does not
materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the software and/or documentation; or (c) replace
the software and/or documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent
non -infringing software and/or documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the
foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to Contractor, terminate this Agreement and refund
all amounts paid to Contractor by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all
remedies available to City under law.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
9.1 Assignment. Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations, or
rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an
assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Contractor under which the
assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor
and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Contractor under this Agreement prior to the
effective date of the City's written consent to the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a written
agreement with Contractor referencing this Agreement, under which subcontractor shall agree to be bound
by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply.
Contractor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
10. INSURANCE. Contractor shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies
of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any
work pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
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(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Contractor, its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement. "Any vehicle"
shall be any vehicle owned, hired, and non -owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other state
workers' compensation laws where the work is being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall name City
as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City shall include
its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted
services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy shall 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 shall be provided to City. A minimum of ten (10) days' notice shall be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall 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 shall
not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of insurance evidencing that Contractor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
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11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Contractor agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and that any work it produces in
connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations. If City notifies Contractor of any violation of such laws, ordinances,
rules, or regulations, Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT.
Contractor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors, and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration given herein, agrees that in the performance of Contractor's duties and
obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group
of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED
VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN
INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY
AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
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 CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Fernando Costa, 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, and:
Martha Peters, Director of Public Art
Arts Fort Worth
1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
To CONTRACTOR:
Cummings Electrical LP
Bobby Cook, Contracts Manager
14900 Grand River Rd., Suite 124
Fort Worth, Texas 76155
Contract for Notices:
Zachary Cunningham
I(817) 355-5300
14. SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES.
Neither City nor Contractor shall, 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 other party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall not apply to
an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by
either party.
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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 Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or Contractor's
respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
17. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any action,
whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement, venue for such action
shall lie in 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 shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
14. FORCE MAJEURE.
City and Contractor 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, including but not limited to compliance with
any 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.
20. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be deemed a
part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
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 shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or Exhibits A, B, or C.
22. AMENDMENTS.
No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of each party.
23. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibits A, B and C, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Contractor, their assigns, and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein.
Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in
conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
24. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all
purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same
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instrument. A signature received via facsimile or electronically via email shall be as legally binding for all
purposes as an original signature.
25. WARRANTY OF SERVICES.
Contractor 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 performed. In such event, at Contractor's option, Contractor shall either: (a)
use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner that conforms with the warranty,
or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Contractor for the nonconforming services.
26. IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.
Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work
under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon
request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor shall adhere to
all federal and state laws and establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be
performed under this Agreement by anyone who is not legally eligible to perform such services.
CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY
PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violation of this provision.
27. INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Except in the event of termination pursuant to Section 4.2, if either City or Contractor has a claim,
dispute, or other matter in question for breach of duty, obligations, services rendered, or any warranty that arises
under this Agreement, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through the following dispute
resolution process. The disputing party shall notify the other party in writing as soon as practicable after
discovering the claim, dispute, or breach. The notice shall state the nature of the dispute and list the party's
specific reasons for such dispute. Within ten (10) business days of receipt of the notice, both parties shall
commence the resolution process and make a good faith effort, either through email, mail, phone conference,
in person meetings, or other reasonable means, to resolve any claim, dispute, breach, or other matter in question
that may arise out of or in connection with this Agreement. If the parties fail to resolve the dispute within sixty
(60) days of the date of receipt of the notice of the dispute, then the parties may submit the matter to non-
binding mediation in Tarrant County, Texas, upon written consent of authorized representatives of both parties
in accordance with the Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other applicable
rules governing mediation then in effect. The mediator shall be agreed to by the parties. Each party shall be
liable for its own expenses, including attorney's fees; however, the parties shall share equally in the costs
of the mediation. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute through mediation, then either party shall have the
right to exercise any and all remedies available under law regarding the dispute. Notwithstanding the fact that
the parties may be attempting to resolve a dispute in accordance with this informal dispute resolution
process, the parties agree to continue without delay all of their respective duties and obligations under this
Agreement not affected by the dispute. Either party may, before or during the exercise of the informal
dispute resolution process set forth herein, apply to a court having jurisdiction for a temporary restraining
order or preliminary injunction where such relief is necessary to protect its interests.
28. TIME EXTENSIONS.
The Parties may mutually agree, in writing, to extend or modify any of the time deadlines set forth
in this Agreement.
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29. ISRAEL.
If Contractor is a company with ten (10) or more full-time employees and if this Agreement is for
$100,000 or more, Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas
Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services
unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and
(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall
have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. If applicable
under this Agreement and Contractor is considered a "company,"by, signing this Agreement, Contractor
certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (I) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
30. ENERGY COMPANIES.
If Contractor is a company with ten (10) or more full-time employees and if this Agreement is for
$100,000 or more, Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2, 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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's
signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (I) does not boycott energy companies,
and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
31. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS INDUSTRIES.
If Contractor is a company with ten (10) or more full-time employees and if this Agreement is for
$100,000 or more, Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with 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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Contractor: (I) 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples this 14th day
Of •luly 12023
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
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Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
Date: 118 202,3
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Trey Quaffs, Assistant City Attorney
Form 1295: N/A
CUMMINGS ELECTRICAL LP
By: a.'a'
Bobby Cook
Authorized Agent
Date: 7-14-2023
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing, I acknowledge t p I am the person responsible for the
monitoring and administr on of this contract, including ensuring
all performance awrl erorting requirements.
Jennifer Conn, Public Apt Collection Manager
Arts Fort Worth 1
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Electrical Services Agreement with Cummings Electrical LP re: Flight
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FT. WORTH, TX
EXHIBIT A
ARTWORK
Flight by Dan Corson Studio
Located at approximately 1291 Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Electrical Services Agreement for Flight Cummings Electrical LP
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City Secretary Contract No.
EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.0 Scope of Services
1.1. Contractor shall perform all services and shall furnish all supplies, materials, and
equipment as necessary for making repairs as necessary to Artwork. Repair parts and materials used to
perform services under this Agreement shall be factory -new, free of defects in materials and workmanship, and
meet or exceed the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications as approved by the Contract
Manager. Services shall be performed in a professional manner and in strict compliance with all terms and
conditions of this agreement.
1.2. Contractor will to the best of its ability to make repairs within 24 hours of notification from
Contract Manager.
1.3. Contractor shall coordinate with Contract Manager to schedule work at the Site.
1.4. Contractor shall perform any and all services that have been omitted from this scope of
services and that are clearly necessary for and in conformance with this scope of work. Such services shall
be considered a requirement although not directly specified or called for in scope of services. Contractor
will only be compensated for any such additional services or reimbursed as mutually agreed to by the parties
in writing.
2.0 Contractor Responsibilities
2.1. Contractor shall complete all work in compliance with the City of Fort Worth Electrical
Code.
2.2. Contractor shall be thoroughly familiar with all prevailing safety measures pertinent to its
operations. This shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, Environmental Health Agency (EPQ)
regulations, Fort Worth City Ordinances, and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) regulations.
In addition, the Contractor shall be wholly responsible for instructing its employees in these safety measures
and seeing that they are fully complied with in every respect.
2.3. A licensed Journeyman electrician must be present on the jobsite at all times, as required
by the City of Fort Worth Electrical Code. Contractor must own, maintain, and make available required
personal protection equipment for employees and show proof upon request. Contractor shall ensure the
number of Journeyman electricians to Apprentice electricians does not exceed a ratio of one (1) Journeyman
to three (3) Apprentices.
2.4. Contractor shall ensure the safety of its employees, City employees, and the general public
during the performance of all services under this Agreement. The Contractor shall ensure that all crews are
fully and properly equipped to perform services promptly and safely.
2.5. Contractor's employees shell be required to wear an identification badge at all times while
performing work under this Agreement. There may be times when the requesting department will issue City
Contractor I.D. badges for the Contractor's employees. The I.D. badges shall be surrendered to the
department representative upon the completion of each project.
2.6. Contractor shall require all personnel performing work on City property to wear uniforms
with the Contractor's name clearly displayed on the shirt.
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2.7. Hazards - Contractor shall at no time permit placing or use of equipment in such manner
as to block traffic lanes or to create safety hazards. Contractor personnel shall provide appropriate warning
devices when necessary and cooperate in the fullest in allowing through passage of other vehicles and
personnel, even to the point of interrupting their own work, if necessary.
2.8. Defective Work and Damages - Contractor shall be wholly responsible for and shall
promptly correct or restore all defective work or damages to any job site caused by its activities. Restoration
and correction shall be to the complete satisfaction of the City. This shall apply to any part of a building or
home, its appurtenances, the adjacent grounds, or any other damage to real or personal property incurred
in the performance of the Agreement. Failure by the Contractor to proceed promptly with corrective actions
may be cause for cancellation of this Agreement with amount(s) necessary to correct defective work or
damage being withheld from payments due or to become due to the Contractor.
2.9. Contractor shall provide written notification of any damage found prior to any work
commencing to the Contract Compliance Manager or designee.
2.10. Contractor shall be responsible for any defects in the project due to faulty materials or
workmanship, or both, for a period of one year from date of final acceptance of the project by the City and
will be required to replace at Contractor's own expense any part or project that is defective due to these
causes.
2.11. Contractor shall keep the worksite premises free at all times from accumulation of waste
materials or rubbish. At the completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all waste and rubbish from
the work area, as well as tools, equipment and surplus materials, and shall leave the area as clean and as free
of spots, stains, etc., as before the work was undertaken. Contractor shall be responsible for disposing and
hauling off all trash, demolition debris, unused material, etc. in accordance with all local, state, and federal
guidelines.
2.12. Failure of the City to insist in any one or more instances upon performance of any of the
terms and conditions of this contract shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the future
performance of any terms and conditions, but the Contractor's obligation with respect to such performance
shall continue in full force and effect.
2.13. Contractor shall guarantee that the manufacturer warranty for all products used in the
provided service is transferred to the City.
2.14. Contractor shall notify the City immediately if there is an accident involving injury to any
individual on or near a worksite location by phone or radio after ensuring the safety of the affected
individual(s). Contractor shall notify the City immediately if there is an incident that causes damage to
property after ensuring the safety of the affected individual(s).
2.15. Contractor shall provide written documentation for damage to property to the Contract
Compliance Manager or designee within one (1) calendar day of the incident. Damage to property shall be
replaced or repaired to the satisfaction of the City by the Contractor, and at no cost to the City. The City
may, however, at its sole discretion, elect to make repairs or replacements of damaged property and deduct
the cost from any payments owed to Contractor or to recover costs if no payments are owed.
2.16. Contractor shall immediately notify the Contract Compliance Manager or designee
whenever work is expected to be hazardous to City employees, the general public, or to City operations.
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2.17. Contractor shall block off and mark all work areas with appropriate safety signs and safety
barricades or bollards to protect the public from injury. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and
paying for all necessary permits and any required traffic barriers appropriate for this Project.
2.18. Contractor shall be responsible for the enforcement of all safety requirements for any work
performed under the Agreement. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety
requirements, the Contract Compliance Manager or designee may issue an order stopping all or part of the
work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such order shall
be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to Contractor.
2.19. Contractor shall coordinate the timing and transportation of equipment or materials to the
work area. If transportation through the interior of a facility is required, the Contractor shall take every
precaution to ensure public safety.
2.20. City may require the Contractor to respond to expedited service requests. Expedited
services shall be defined as services which are needed immediately due to an unforeseen event or a situation
which threatens to interfere with the business operations of the City. The City shall have the sole and final
authority in determining when services will be designated as Expedited.
2.21. Expedited services shall be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
2.22. For each expedited service request, the City shall request services ("Notification") and the
Contractor shall respond or acknowledge within 30 minutes and be onsite within four (4) hours. Response
time shall begin from the time the call is made to the time the Contractor's technician signs in at the
facility.
2.23. If additional services, general or expedited, are required after the expedited services are
completed, those services shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement
and as outlined in this Scope of Services.
2.24. Contractor shall perform services in a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the
operation of any existing activity on the premises or with the work of another contractor.
2,25. Contractor shall be responsible for familiarizing itself with the nature and extent of work
to be performed by adequately inspecting the location prior to the start of performing the services.
2.26. Contractor shall understand the scheduling of events at City facilities takes precedence over
any services agreed to by the Contractor and Contract Compliance Manager. The Contractor shall not hold
the City liable, financially or otherwise, if the City needs to reschedule services with the Contractor due to
a new event scheduled at a City facility. The Contract Manager will make every reasonable effort to
immediately notify the Contractor of changes in the City's schedule of events which may have an impact
on scheduled services.
2.27. Contractor shall, upon completion of a service call to a location, provide a detailed report
describing the services performed and materials installed, repaired, or replaced during the visit and materials
picked up at the completion of the job. The report shall be provided to the Contract Compliance Manager
within one (1) week of completion of the service request, or at a time mutually agreed to between the
Contractor and the Contract Manager. The Contractor and Contract Manager may mutually agree on the
additional content of the report.
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2.28. All equipment used in the performance of this contract shall be in good operating condition
and shall meet or exceed OSHA industry standards.
2.29. Contractor may not store used supplies or equipment on City premises at the end of the
workday unless otherwise specified by the Contract Compliance Manager or designee.
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EXHIBIT C
PRICE SCHEDULE
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EXHIBIT D
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Contractor and to execute any agreement,
amendment, or change order on behalf of Contractor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper
order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of Contractor. City is fully entitled to rely on the
warranty and representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with
Contractor. Contractor will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes
to the signatory authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised
Form that has been properly executed by Contractor.
1.
Name:
Position/Title:
Signature
2.
Name:
Position/Title:
Signature
3.
Name:
Position/Title:
Signature
Name:
Signature of President / CEO
Other Title:
Date:
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FORTWORTH
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DOCUMENT TITLE:
Electrical Services Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Cummings Electrical, LP
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DATE:
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1. Tre Qualls, Assistant Cit Attorne
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2. ACM Fernando Costa
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3. Jannette Goodall, City Secretary
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DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER'S SIGNTURE: All documents received from any and all City
Departments requesting City Manager's signature for approval MUST BE ROUTED TO THE
APPROPRIATE ACM for approval first. Once the ACM has signed the routing slip, David will review
and take the next steps.
NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED: ❑ Yes ❑X No
RUSH: ❑ Yes ❑ No X SAME DAY: ❑ Yes ❑ No NEXT DAY: ❑ Yes XEI No
ROUTING TO CSO: ❑X Yes ❑ No
Action Required:
a As Requested
❑ For Your Information
X❑ Signature/Routing and or Recording
❑ Comment
❑ File
❑ Attach Signature, Initial and Notary Tabs
Return to: Please email a copy of the fully executed contract to: Jennifer Conn, Public Art Collection
Manager, Arts Fort Worth at jconn _artsfortworth.org
Thank you!