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ADDENDUM TO MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
CONVEY911
This Addendum to the Master Service Agreement ("Addendum") is entered into by and
between Convey911, LLC ("Vendor") and the City of Fort Worth ("City"), collectively the
"parties", for a purchase of licenses.
The Contract documents shall include the following:
1. The Master Service Agreement; and
2. This Addendum.
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary in the attached Master Service Agreement
(the "Agreement"), the Parties hereby stipulate by evidence of execution of this Addendum below
by a representative of each party duly authorized to bind the parties hereto, that the parties hereby
agree that the provisions in this Addendum below shall be applicable to the Agreement as follows:
1. Term. The Agreement shall become effective upon the signing of the Agreement
by an Assistant City Manager of the City (the "Effective Date") and shall expire on June 30th,
2024 (the Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the
Agreement or otherwise extended by the parties. The Agreement may be renewed for four (4) one-
year renewals at City's option, each a "Renewal Term." City shall provide Vendor with written
notice of its intent to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of each term.
2. Termination.
a. Convenience. Either City or Vendor may terminate the Agreement at any
time and for any reason by providing the other parry with 30 days written notice of
termination.
b. Breach. If either parry commits a material breach of the Agreement, the non -
breaching Party must give written notice to the breaching party that describes the breach
in reasonable detail. The breaching party must cure the breach ten (10) calendar days after
receipt of notice from the non -breaching party, or other time frame as agreed to by the
parties. If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the stated period of time, the
non -breaching party may, in its sole discretion, and without prejudice to any other right
under the Agreement, law, or equity, immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the breaching party.
C. Fiscal Funding Out. 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 the Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal
period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of
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any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for
which funds have been appropriated.
d. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that the Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually
rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City
with services requested by City and in accordance with the Agreement up to the effective
date of termination. Upon termination of the Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall
provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under
the Agreement. In the event Vendor has received access to City information or data as a
requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor shall return all City provided data to
City in a machine readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
3. Attornevs' Fees, Penalties, and Liquidated Damages. To the extent the attached
Agreement requires City to pay attorneys' fees for any action contemplated or taken, or penalties
or liquidated damages in any amount, City objects to these terms and any such terms are hereby
deleted from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
4. Law and Venue. The Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and state of
Texas, exclusive of conflicts of laws provisions. Venue for any suit brought under the Agreement
shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County, Texas. To the extent the Agreement
is required to be governed by any state law other than Texas or venue in Tarrant County, City
objects to such terms and any such terms are hereby deleted from the Agreement and shall have
no force or effect.
5. Sovereign Immunitv. Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City's sovereign
immunity. To the extent the Agreement requires City to waive its rights or immunities as a
government entity; such provisions are hereby deleted and shall have no force or effect.
6. Limitation of Liability and Indemnity. Vendor agrees the exclusions or limits of
liability, as may be stated elsewhere in the Agreement, shall not apply to the City's claim or loss
arising from any of the following: (a) Vendor's breach of its data security obligations; (b) Vendor's
misuse or misappropriation of the City's intellectual property rights, (c) Vendor's indemnity
obligations, or (d) any other obligations that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law. To
the extent the Agreement, in any way, requires City to indemnify or hold Vendor or any third party
harmless from damages of any kind or character, City objects to these terms and any such terms
are hereby deleted from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
7. IP Indemnification. Vendor agrees to indemnify, defend, settle, or pay, at its
own cost and expense, including the payment of attorney's fees, any claim or action against
the City for infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, service mark, trade secret,
or other intellectual property right arising from City's use of the Deliverable(s), or any part
thereof, in accordance with the Agreement, it being understood that the agreement to
indemnify, defend, settle or pay shall not apply if City modifies or misuses the
Deliverable(s). So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions
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against the City pursuant to this section 8, Vendor 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 the 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 the City for infringement arising under the Agreement, the 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, Vendor shall fully
participate and cooperate with the 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, the City's assumption of payment of
costs or expenses shall not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify the City under the
Agreement. If the Deliverable(s), or any part thereof, is held to infringe and the use thereof
is enjoined or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is
materially adversely restricted, Vendor shall, at its own expense and as City's sole remedy,
either: (a) procure for City the right to continue to use the Deliverable(s); or (b) modify the
Deliverable(s) to make them/it non -infringing, provided that such modification does not
materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the Deliverable(s); or (c) replace the
Deliverable(s) with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non -infringing
Deliverable(s) at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is
reasonably available to Vendor, terminate the Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to
Vendor by the City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies
available to City under law. VENDOR'S OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL BE
SECURED BY THE REQUISITE INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIRED BY CITY.
8. Data Breach. Vendor further agrees that it will monitor and test its data
safeguards from time to time, and further agrees to adjust its data safeguards from time to
time in light of relevant circumstances or the results of any relevant testing or monitoring. If
Vendor suspects or becomes aware of any unauthorized access to any financial or personal
identifiable information ("Personal Data") by any unauthorized person or third party, or
becomes aware of any other security breach relating to Personal Data held or stored by
Vendor under the Agreement or in connection with the performance of any services
performed under the Agreement or any Statement(s) of Work ("Data Breach"), Vendor shall
immediately notify City in writing and shall fully cooperate with City at Vendor's expense
to prevent or stop such Data Breach. In the event of such Data Breach, Vendor shall fully
and immediately comply with applicable laws, and shall take the appropriate steps to remedy
such Data Breach. Vendor will defend, indemnify and hold City, its Affiliates, and their
respective officers, directors, employees and agents, harmless from and against any and all
claims, suits, causes of action, liability, loss, costs and damages, including reasonable
attorney fees, arising out of or relating to any third party claim arising from breach by
Vendor of its obligations contained in this Section, except to the extent resulting from the
acts or omissions of City. All Personal Data to which Vendor has access under the
Agreement, as between Vendor and City, will remain the property of City. City hereby
consents to the use, processing and/or disclosure of Personal Data only for the purposes
described herein and to the extent such use or processing is necessary for Vendor to carry
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out its duties and responsibilities under the Agreement, any applicable Statement(s) of Work,
or as required by law. Vendor will not transfer Personal Data to third parties other than
through its underlying network provider to perform its obligations under the Agreement,
unless authorized in writing by City. Vendor's obligation to defend, hold harmless and
indemnify City shall remain in full effect if the Data Breach is the result of the actions of a
third party. All Personal Data delivered to Vendor shall be stored in the United States or
other jurisdictions approved by City in writing and shall not be transferred to any other
countries or jurisdictions without the prior written consent of City.
9. No Debt. In compliance with Article 11 § 5 of the Texas Constitution, it is
understood and agreed that all obligations of City hereunder are subject to the availability of funds.
If such funds are not appropriated or become unavailable, City shall have the right to terminate the
Agreement except for those portions of funds which have been appropriated prior to termination.
10. Confidential Information. 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. To the extent the Agreement requires that City maintain records in
violation of the Act, City hereby objects to such provisions and such provisions are hereby deleted
from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect. In the event there is a request for information
marked Confidential or Proprietary, City shall 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.
11. Addendum Controlling. If any provisions of the attached Agreement, conflict with
the terms herein, are prohibited by applicable law, conflict with any applicable rule, regulation or
ordinance of City, the terms in this Addendum shall control.
12. Immigration Nationalitv Act. Vendor 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, Vendor shall provide City
with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who
performs work under this Agreement. Vendor 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 Vendor
employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY
CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR
LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S
EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice
to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this
provision by Vendor.
13. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is
for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with
Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, 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
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contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Addendum, Vendor
certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
14. Ri2ht to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under the Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Vendor involving transactions relating to the
Agreement. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Vendor reasonable
advance notice of intended audits.
15. Prohibition on Bovcottin2 EnerQv Companies. Vendor acknowledges that in
accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg.,
R.S., S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that
has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City
with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written
verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not
boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott energy company"
and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To the extent that Chapter
2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor
certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1)
does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of
this Agreement.
16. Prohibition on Discrimination Aizainst 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 Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (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.
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17. Network Access.
a. Citv Network Access. If Vendor, and/or any of its employees, officers,
agents, servants or subcontractors (for purposes of this section "Vendor Personnel"),
requires access to the City's computer network in order to provide the services herein,
Vendor shall execute and comply with the Network Access Agreement which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes.
b. Federal Law Enforcement Database Access. If Vendor, or any Vendor
Personnel, requires access to any federal law enforcement database or any federal criminal
history record information system, including but not limited to Fingerprint Identification
Records System ("FIRS"), Interstate Identification Index System ("III System"), National
Crime Information Center ("NCIC") or National Fingerprint File ("NFF"), or Texas Law
Enforcement Telecommunications Systems ("TLETS"), that is governed by and/or defined
in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations Part 20 ("CFR Part 20"), for the purpose of
providing services for the administration of criminal justice as defined therein on behalf of
the City or the Fort Worth Police Department, under the Agreement, Vendor shall comply
with the Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy and CFR Part 20, as
amended, and shall separately execute the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice
Information Services Security Addendum. No changes, modifications, alterations, or
amendments shall be made to the Security Addendum. The document must be executed as
is, and as approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the United States
Attorney General.
18. Insurance.
1.1. The Vendor shall carry the following insurance coverage with a company that is
licensed to do business in Texas or otherwise approved by the City:
1.1.1. Commercial General Liability:
1.1.1.1. Combined limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence;
$4,000,000 aggregate; or
1.1.1.2. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence;
$2,000,000 aggregate and Umbrella Coveraee in the amount of $4,000,000.
Umbrella policy shall contain a follow -form provision and shall include coverage
for personal and advertising injury.
1.1.1.3. Defense costs shall be outside the limits of liability.
1.1.2. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance
requirements per the amount required by statute.
1.1.3. Technology Liability (Errors & Omissions)
1.1.3.1. Combined limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence;
$4million aggregate or
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1.1.3.2. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence;
$2,000,000 aggregate and Umbrella Coverage in the amount of $4,000,000.
Umbrella policy shall contain a follow -form provision and shall include coverage
for personal and advertising injury. The umbrella policy shall cover amounts for
any claims not covered by the primary Technology Liability policy. Defense costs
shall be outside the limits of liability.
1.1.3.3. Coverage shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1.1.3.3.1. Failure to prevent unauthorized access;
1.1.3.3.2. Unauthorized disclosure of information;
1.1.3.3.3. Implantation of malicious code or computer
virus;
1.1.3.3.4. Fraud, Dishonest or Intentional Acts with final
adjudication language;
1.1.3.3.5. Intellectual Property Infringement coverage,
specifically including coverage for intellectual property infringement
claims and for indemnification and legal defense of any claims of
intellectual property infringement, including infringement of patent,
copyright, trade mark or trade secret, brought against the City for use of
Deliverables, Software or Services provided by Vendor under this
Agreement;
1.1.3.3.6. Technology coverage may be provided through
an endorsement to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, a
separate policy specific to Technology E&O, or an umbrella policy that
picks up coverage after primary coverage is exhausted. Either is
acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements. Technology coverage
shall be written to indicate that legal costs and fees are considered outside
of the policy limits and shall not erode limits of liability. Any deductible
will be the sole responsibility of the Vendor and may not exceed $50,000
without the written approval of the City. Coverage shall be claims -made,
with a retroactive or prior acts date that is on or before the effective date
of this Agreement. Coverage shall be maintained for the duration of the
contractual agreement and for two (2) years following completion of
services provided. An annual certificate of insurance, or a full copy of the
policy if requested, shall be submitted to the City to evidence coverage;
and
1.1.3.3.7. Any other insurance as reasonably requested by
City.
1.2. General Insurance Requirements:
1.2.1. All applicable policies shall name the City as an additional insured
thereon, as its interests may appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers,
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officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted services.
1.2.2. The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of the City of Fort Worth.
1.2.3. 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. 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.
1.2.4. 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.
1.2.5. Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
1.2.6. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Vendor has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to and approved by the City's Risk Management
Division prior to execution of this Agreement.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY:
City of Fort Worth
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By:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: J U l 5, 2023
Approval Recommended:
By:
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Name:
Robert A. Alldredge Jr.
Title:
Executive Assistant Chief
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By:
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
VENDOR:
CONVEY911, LLC
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Name: Lisa Reagan
Title: Founder, President
Date: 6/28/2023
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.
By:
Name: Loraine Coleman
Title: Administrative Services Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: 5�
Name: Taylor Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C:
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT
This Software Licensing Agreement ("Agreement") is made on, 07/01/2023 the ("Effective
Date") by and between:
CONVEY911, LLC located at 1115 ELM RIDGE AVE BALTIMORE, MD 21229, herein after
referred to as "CONVEY911, LLC", AND THE Ft. Worth Police Department, hereinafter
referred to as "LICENSEE".
Recitals
WHEREAS, CONVEY911, LLC desires to provide, and LICENSEE wishes to receive, a license
to use CONVEY911 Software as more specifically described in Appendix 1 (the "Software").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the conditions and covenants set forth hereinafter, it
is agreed:
1. Term of The Agreement
(a) Term. The term ("Term") of this Agreement shall commence upon the
Effective Date of 7/1/2023 and shall expire 6/30/2023.
(b) Termination. The Term is subject to termination according to
Section 12.
2. License Grant; Restrictions on Use
(a) License. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
so long as LICENSEE is not in breach of any of the terms of this Agreement
(including all Appendices attached hereto), CONVEY911, LLC grants to
LICENSEE a non-exclusive, non -transferable, access to use CONVEY911, LLC
Software during the term, for the purpose specified in Section 2(b), and with the
number of user lines ("User Lines') that are specified in Section 9. The Software
shall be supplied to LICENSEE in a Software as a Service web -based
environment located here www.convey911.com and with unlimited users' access.
(b) Purpose. The Software is being licensed to LICENSEE for the sole and
limited purpose of the delivery of text information during calls for service to the
computer aided dispatch callers who have verbally opted into receiving text
notifications or to town employees who have verbally opted -in to receiving
text notifications and only in connection with LICENSEE's police, fire, or EMS
activities. LICENSEE and its employees are solely responsible for determining
which calls for service would be appropriate for the use of the software.
LICENSEE shall not use the Software for any other purpose whatsoever.
LICENSEE shall not use Convey911 for dispatching or any correlated
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dispatching activities. The Software shall be used only by employees of
LICENSEE. CONVEY PUBLIC SAFETY SUITE is used for simple
communications and translation in real time only.
(c) Restrictions. LICENSEE shall not (i) make a copy of the Software; (ii) permit
any third party, other than LICENSEE'S employees and consultants who have
written authorization by the LICENSEE to use the Software; (iii) delete (or permit
to be deleted) any identifying marks, copyright or proprietary notices of
Convey911, LLC from the Software; (iv) translate, decompile, create, or attempt
to create (by reverse engineering or otherwise) the source code from the object
code of the Software; (v)adapt, modify, or alter the Software in any way; or (vi)
use the Software (or any part of the Software) to create a derivative work.
(d) Records. LICENSEE should submit letters of preservation to subscribers' cellular
providers if evidence is needed to be retrieved for investigations or court matters.
Convey911, LLC will provide a record of text transmission to be downloaded from
"Responder Connect Live."
(e) Translator: Convey911, LLC is providing the "Translate" option to assist the
LICENSEE in conversing with citizens in languages other than English.
Convey911, LLC cannot translate all types of languages and dialects, and
therefore may not provide an exact translation. Anyone relying on the Translator
function does so at his or her own risk. Convey911, LLC does not make any
promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations
provided. Convey911, LLC and its officers, employees, and/or agents shall not be
liable for damages or losses of any kind arising out of, or in connection with, the
use or performance of such information, including but not limited to, damages or
losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy of any such information, or
damages incurred from_ the viewing, distributing, or copying of such materials
(f)Title and ownership rights to the Software (and any derivatives including,
without limitation, all copies and passwords, and all rights to patents, copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights inherent therein
and/or appurtenant thereto) are, and shall remain, the sole and exclusive
property of CONVEY911, LLC. CONVEY911, LLC reserves all rights not
expressly granted to LICENSEE in this Agreement. CONVEY911, LLC shall
remain the exclusive owner of all of CONVEY911, LLC pre-existing technologies,
tools, methodologies and processes, including any modifications or
enhancements developed thereto, and CONVEY911, LLC shall retain the right to
use all ideas, concepts, know-how and techniques developed by
CONVEY911,LLC. LICENSEE shall not, by virtue of this Agreement or otherwise,
acquire any proprietary rights whatsoever in the Software or any derivatives.
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4. Confidentiality
(a) Definition. "Confidential Information" means the Software and any other information
(whether printed, digital, and in any medium) provided by CONVEY911, LLC to LICENSEE.
(b) Degree of Care. LICENSEE shall permit access to the Software only by those of its
employees who have a need to know in connection with the License. LICENSEE shall not
sell, transfer, publish, disclose, display or otherwise make available any portion of the
Software to others, or permit others to access the Software. LICENSEE shall secure and
protect the Software in a manner consistent with the maintenance of CONVEY911, LLC's
rights therein, and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and to take
appropriate action by instruction or agreement with its employees who are permitted
access to the Software to satisfy its obligations according to this Agreement. LICENSEE
shall cooperate with and assist CONVEY911, LLC in identifying and preventing any
unauthorized use, copying, or disclosure of the Software. Without limitation of the
foregoing, LICENSEE shall give notice to CONVEY911, LLC immediately in the event
LICENSEE learns (or has reason to believe) that any person has violated (or intends to
violate) the confidentiality of the Software or the proprietary rights of CONVEY911, LLC.
LICENSEE will, at LICENSEE's sole expense, cooperate with CONVEY911, LLC in seeking
injunctive or other equitable relief against any such person. LICENSEE agrees to maintain
the confidentiality of the Software using not less than the same care as LICENSEE uses
to maintain the confidentiality of LICENSEE's own most confidential information.
(c) Remedies. LICENSEE acknowledges that the disclosure of any aspect of the Software or
any other Confidential Information, or any information which at law or equity ought to
remain confidential, shall immediately give rise to continuing irreparable injury to
CONVEY911, LLC that is not adequately compensable in damages at law. CONVEY911,
LLC shall be entitled to obtain immediate injunctive relief against the breach (or
threatened breach) of any of the foregoing confidentiality undertakings (without the
necessity of posting of a bond), in addition to any other legal remedies which may be
available. LICENSEE hereby consents to the issuance of an order granting injunctive
relief.
5. Hardware; Operating Systems
(a.) LICENSEE is solely responsible for (i) acquiring and installing any hardware or
software ("Equipment") necessary for LICENSEE to operate the software and
proper operation of the Software on the Equipment in conjunction with LICENSEE's
operating system and server software. CONVEY911, LLC has the right to examine
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the Software at LICENSEE's business premises upon reasonable notice at any time
during the Term.
6. Limited Warranty
(a) Scope. Convey911, LLC warrants that for ninety (30) days from the date rollout of the
Software ("Warranty Period"): (i) the Software's functionality will substantially conform to
the Functionality Description of the Software as specified in Annex 1 ("Functionality
Description"), and (ii) the digital or electronic media upon which the Software is distributed
are free from defects in materials and workmanship.
(b) Limitations. Convey911, LLC shall not be responsible for failure of the Software to
function according to the Functionality Description, if the failure results from LICENSEE's
use of the Software with other software or hardware. Convey911, LLC does not warrant
that: (i) the use of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free;
(ii) the Software will meet LICENSEE'S needs beyond the scope of the Functional
Description.
(c) Defects. Any claim that the Software fails to function in accordance with
the Functionality Description (a "Defect") shall be made within the Warranty Period
by providing written notice specifying the particulars and details of the purported
defect.
(d) Disclaimer. This is a limited warranty. This is the only warranty made by Convey911, LLC
expressly disclaims, and the LICENSEE hereby expressly waives, all warranties (expressed or
implied) including (without limitation) warranties of title, warranties of merchantability,
warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, and warranties as to any results to be obtained
from Amy use of the software (or information derived therefrom).
7. Limitation of Liability
(a) No Responsibilitv for Third -Party Software and Equipment. CONVEY911, LLC makes no
warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the quality, capabilities, operations,
performance or suitability of any third -party software or equipment, including their ability to
integrate with the software, CONVEY911, LLC shall have no liability for any third -party software
or equipment.
(b) Allocation of Risk. CONVEY911, LLC shall have no liability with respect to its
obligations under this agreement (or otherwise) for consequential, exemplary, special,
indirect, incidental, or punitive damages (including lost profits), even in if it has been
advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies to all causes of action
or claims in the aggregate, including (without limitation) breach of contract, breach of
warranty, indemnity, negligence, strict liability, misrepresentation, and other torts. Both
parties understand and agree the remedies, expulsions and limitations set forth in this
agreement allocate the risks of production non -conformity between the parties as
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authorized by the uniform commercial code and / or applicable laws. The license reflects,
and is sent in reliance upon, this allocation of risk and the exclusion of consequential
damages and limitations of liability set forth in this agreement.
(c) Special Condition. CONVEY911, LLC shall have no liability to LICENSEE for any
reason whatsoever if, at the time, the alleged liability occurred, and an Agreement was not
in effect.
(8) Indemnification
(a) LICENSEE agrees to indemnify CONVEY911 and its officials, employees, agents, and affiliates
from and against any and all losses, suits, damages, claims, and expenses, including
reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out LICENSEE negligent or intentional acts or
omissions in connection with the use of the software.
9. License Fee and Payment
(a) UNLIMITED PUBLIC SUITE PACKAGE: LICENSEE shall pay the total fee in the amounts, and
on the terms, specified in section (Appendix 2).
(b) Users (Unlimited)
(c) Messages and users (Unlimited) / Translation / Storage / porting of existing 10 digit land -line
phone number that is being currently used by the department and an additional 10 digit
phone number for other administrative purposes.
(d) Convey911 Connect — Field App and Convey911 Connect Dispatch Language Line — provide
access to over 22,000 certified public safety and nationally certified translators.
(e) Z-Axis — Ability to locate citizens vertically e.g., 3rd floor.
(f) RapicISOS Integration Point, for single sign on use of Convey911 in the RapicISOS portal for
dispatch.
(g) Total payment is due within 30 days of installation of the software and acceptance by the
LICENSEE confirming that the software's functionality conforms to the Functionality
Description forth in this Agreement and Appendix 1.
10. Licensing Quantities
(a) User Licenses. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the number of User Licenses granted
by CONVEY911, LLC to LICENSEE is Unlimited User Licenses.
11. Maintenance Agreement
LICENSEE may purchase additional onsite training at any time for $1,000.00 a day in
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2024 and beyond.
12. Termination
(b) Breach. Both parties shall have the right to terminate this Agreement if either party
breaches any provision of this Agreement, or such breach continues for more than thirty
(30) days after the either party is notified in writing of such breach.
(c) Termination Without Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason or
no reason upon 30 days' notice to the other party.
(d) Effect of Termination. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement the License (and
all other rights, and licenses and privileges granted to LICENSEE in this Agreement) shall
immediately and automatically terminate. Within 30 days after termination, CONVEY911,
LLC, shall disable LICENSEE's user account and supply a certification to LICENSEE certifying
to such. In the event that this Agreement and the License granted to LICENSEE herein is
termination prior to expiration of this Agreement, LICENSEE shall be required to pay only
for that portion of time which the software was used and the License was in effect.
13. Survivability
All provisions of this Agreement relating to CONVEY911, LLC's proprietary rights,
disclaimers, and limits of liability or duty, confidentiality, non -disclosure, LICENSEE's
actions upon termination, payment of License Fees, shall survive the expiration or the
termination of this Agreement for any reason.
14. General Provisions
a. Assignment and Sub -licensing. LICENSEE shall not assign this Agreement or sub -license the
Software or the License. Any attempt to sub -license, assign, or transfer the Software, the
License, or any other rights granted in this Agreement, shall be null, void, and of no legal force
or effect.
b. Licensee Identification. CONVEY911, LLC may use the name of and identify of LICENSEE as a
customer in advertising, publicity, or similar materials distributed to prospective customers
only with the prior written consent of Licensee.
c. Force Maieure. Neither party will be responsible for any failure or delay in its performance
under this Agreement due to causes beyond its reasonable control. The foregoing provision
shall not be construed to relieve LICENSEE of its obligation to make payments due under this
Agreement.
d. Binding Effect; Benefits. This Agreement will be binding on, and inure to the benefit of, the
parties (and their respective successors and assigns).
e. Invalid Provisions. If a provision of this Agreement is ever held by a court having competent
jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, and if the rights or obligations of any party
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under this Agreement will not be materially and adversely affected, (a) the provision will be
fully severable, (b) this Agreement will be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Agreement, (c) the remaining
provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will not be affected by
the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision, or by its severance, and (d) in lieu of the illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable provision, there will be added automatically as a part of this
Agreement a legal, valid, and enforceable provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid
or unenforceable provision as may be possible.
f. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties, and
supersedes all previous agreements between the parties relating to its subject matter. No
amendment or modification of this Agreement will be deemed effective unless signed in
writing by both parties.
g. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue. This Agreement will be governed in all respects by the
laws of the Maine, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws. This Agreement is
deemed to have been executed in Maine. Each party knowingly and voluntarily submits to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Cumberland County, Maine for
the purposes of any action, suit, or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement. Each party
knowingly and voluntarily waives any objection to the venue of any such action, suit, or
proceeding.
h. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which
will be considered an original, but all of which will be considered one and the same
Agreement. This Agreement will become effective when one or more of such counterparts
have been signed by each party and delivered to each other party. Any signature delivered
by a party by facsimile transmission will be deemed to be an original signature.
i. Notices. Any notice to a party will be conclusively deemed to have been received by and to be
effective on the date on which personally delivered at the address for each such party set
forth in the Preamble of this Agreement (or such other address as will be furnished to the
other party by notice) or, if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, on the third
business day after the day on which mailed to said address.
Modifications in Writing. No modification, amendment, or waive of any provision of this
Agreement will in any event be effective unless in writing and signed by the party granting
such modification, amendment, or waiver.
k. Failure to Exercise Rights. No failure or delay on the part of the Agent in exercising any right,
power or privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver, nor will a single or partial
exercise preclude any exercise of any other right, power, or privilege.
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I. Drafting. The customary rule of construction, by which ambiguities are construed against
the drafting party, will not apply to this Agreement.
-END-
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understand, and
agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
CONVEY911, LLC
Sign:
Name: Lisa Reagan
City of Ft. Worth Police Department
Licensee
Sign:
Printed Name:
Title: Founder, President Title:
Date:
Date
PO Required?
PO Number:
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APPENDIX 1
CONVEY911, LLC's software will provide the following functionality:
Convey911 is a patent protected, sole -source, web -based tool that provides a means for public
safety personnel to engage in text and multimedia messaging in over 300 languages via its easy -
to -use interface. Convey911 provides real time language detection and translation and is hosted
in the "GOVCloud" and therefore is compliant with CIJIS requirements.
In today's society, citizens are not likely to answer a call from an unknown number. Therefore,
Convey911 is helpful for Command Staff and Law Enforcement Professionals to communicate
with citizens for administrative means via text messaging. A user may simply log into
Convey911 by visiting www.convev911.com and selecting "login." Then, the user can initiate a
text message with any citizen by simply entering their phone number, selecting a message from
various message templates or entering a message in the "free text" area. Once the message is
crafted, the user will hit "send" and the message will appear as delivered on the user's
Convey911's dashboard. The citizen will receive the text -message and be able to respond to the
department's message. Since Convey911 has automated and bi-directional language translation
features, it is the perfect solution for establishing communications from your department to
citizens who may have been marginalized due to a language access barrier. An example of a
s i m p 1 e workflow is: A citizen texts-911. The message arrives in the RapidSOS dashboard.
The dispatcher can select the message, select Covney911 app launcher, then respond to the
citizen's text message. In addition, the dispatcher may initiate a text message in nearly any
language to communicate in real-time with a citizen in a non -emergency or an emergency
capacity. Citizens do not need to download an app or go through a registration to receive or
reply to messages and ECCs do not need to purchase new hardware.
The messages that are exchanged are stored in the GovCloud for evidential purposes and are
downloaded from the admin site on the Convey911 dashboard.
Public Safety employees can now harness the power of text messaging, a modern technology,
that is used more by the average world citizen in nearly most any language, to deliver simple
instructions and notifications to citizens and also receive notifications from citizens.
The software is unique in several ways, and there is no other system that offers the following
integration in one package:
1. Online, software -as -a -service, texting chat -client accessed through a web -based portal for
Public Safety personnel.
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2. Web -based tools to initiate a text message with a citizen who is already engaging with law
enforcement personnel during a non -non -priority call for service.
3. Ability to text to a citizen and on any cellular provider.
4. Type a text message in English and the message will arrive on the citizen's device in their
preferred language.
5. Use of emojis, inclusion of links to customer satisfaction surveys, include a link to your
city's Facebook url, or include any notification that is necessary in a text message.
6. Pre -loaded and agency -specific language in canned text messages - a lengthy message can be
sent at the push of one button.
7. Send Location Service Opt -In to lost caller so that you may locate the citizen in real-time.
Law Enforcement professional cannot leave screen until closing the location -location- service
and therefore, there is no possible way to continue to track citizen unknowingly. The citizen
can 'Y' out of the location service aka map and will thereby prohibit the dispatcher from
further seeing their location.
8. Affixing messages to usernames to identify who sent the text message and when it was
received and the content of this text message is proprietary and is used for internal tracking
mechanisms.
9. Robust reporting mechanisms for internal use only.
10. Specialized training at cost to ensure your dispatchers are trained to effectively ask citizens
for opt in before sending the first text message.
11. Ability for citizen to opt out.
12. Ability to send video request to a citizen. The citizen may share video and audio in real time
and without the need to download any mobile applications.
13. All messaging with time and date stamp for evidentiary purposes.
Proprietary System and Software Tools:
The client agency has full editing capability to customize the content of each text message so that
the text message is relatable to each citizen and dispatcher's conversation.
Training:
The training component is a customized and scenario based.
Adaptability:
Our clients range from small agencies to large agencies and includes Fire, Law Enforcement
Central Dispatch, ECCs, 311 and 988 centers, and EMS. A diverse group has allowed us to
develop a pricing model that fits agencies size, needs, and is correlated to the number of annual
calls for service and the max number of dispatchers on during the busiest times of the year.
-END-
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Appendix
2 Pricing
Description
Convey911 Cloud -Native Communications & Language Translation
Platform - Year 1 w/Automatic Renewal
Patrol Field App - Language Services for All Of Patrol
Convey911 Connect — Language Services For Dispatch (Access)
RapiclSOS Single Sign -on & 911 Location Service
NextNAV Vertical Location Service (HAT/Z-Axis)
Training & Implementation
Additional Cloud Tenants
(Additional tenants for Admin/Non-emergency & Investigations)
Total (Annual)
Qty
Price
1
$28,000.00
1
$8,000.00
$3,500.00
1
$3,000.00
1
$4,800.00
1
$3,000.00
2
$3,250.00
ConveyConnect Language Interpretation Service Billed Monthly / Per Use
Description
$56,800.00
Price
Language Interpretation Service — Phone (Billed Monthly Per Minute Per Use) $0.55/min
Language Interpretation Service — Video (Billed Monthly Per Minute) $1.05/min
Language Interpretation Service — Onsite $85/hour
1 (2 hour minimum, 30 min increments)
Per minute rate is only charged when used and is billed monthly.
-END-
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Appendix 3
Sole Source Documentation
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e 911
07
Date: 1/1/2023
RE: SOLE SOURCE VENDOR
To Whom It May Concern:
1115 Elm Ridge Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(207) 939-3688
This letter is to confirm that Convey911, LLC's Responder Connect Live system, is a sole source
product, manufactured, sold and distributed exclusively by Convey911, LLC. No division of
Convey911, nor any other company, makes a product that includes all of the unique features
available in this product. This product must be purchased directly by institutions from
Convey911, LLC at the address above. There are no agents or dealers authorized to invoice this
product.
Convey911 is the only company worldwide that can legally provide the capabilities requested
by your agency. This is due to the existence of issued software patent:
• Real-time language detection, translation, in 200+ languages utilizing a web -based
software (see US Patent 11,233,891)
• Real-time routing of 311 or non -emergency text messages back into a 911 que when
necessary and without human intervention (see US Patent 11,233,891).
• Convey911 employees are solely authorized to train Public Safety personnel on the
patented protected technology.
• Video, consensual people finding capabilities, Z-Axis, and meets chain of custody
requirements. Hosted and stored in GovCloud to meet CJ[S compliance and standards.
There are no other like products available for purchase that deliver the same comprehensive
set of features and there is only price for each configuration of the Convey911 system.
Convey911 products are Made in the USA and are built, sold and supported by US Citizens.
Sincerely,
Convey911, LLC
Jeffrey S. Bruns
Co -Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Convey911, LLC
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