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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by
and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), and CPS HR Consulting ("Consultant"), each
individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Consultant Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services; and
3. Exhibit B — Price Schedule.
Exhibits A and B, 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 or B and the terms
and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
control.
1. Scone of Services.
a.) Consultant will, with good faith and due diligence, assist the City in the process of conducting
a professional search to select a new Talent Acquisition Manager (Human Resources Manager)
for the City of Fort Worth. In particular, Consultant will perform all duties outlined and
described in the Scope of Work in Exhibit "A," - Scope of Services, referred to herein as the
"Services."
b.) Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with standards in the industry for the same
or similar services. In addition, Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
2. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below
("Effective Date") and shall expire on March 31, 2024 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in
accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term").
3. Compensation. City will pay Consultant in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, including Exhibit `B," — Price Schedule. The maximum amount to be paid to
Consultant by City for all Services, including the Professional Fixed Fee and any
reimbursable expenses or supplemental services, shall not exceed Thirty Thousand
Dollars ($30,000.00). Structure of payments is more fully discussed in Exhibit `B."
Consultant shall not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City
not specified by this Agreement, including any reimbursable expenses or supplemental
services, unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services.
The City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Consultant not specified by this
Agreement unless the City first approves such expenses in writing. City agrees to pay all
invoices of Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of such invoice. Consultant may
charge interest on late payments not to exceed one percent (1%) per month, or, if less, the
highest rate permitted by law.
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any
reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-abbronriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated
by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Consultant 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 City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the
payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior
to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Consultant for services actually rendered up to the effective date of
termination and Consultant shall continue to provide City with services requested by City and in accordance
with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any
reason, Consultant shall provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents
prepared under this Agreement. In the event Consultant has received access to City Information or data as
a requirement to perform services hereunder, Consultant shall return all City provided data to City in a
machine readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Consultant hereby warrants to City that Consultant has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Consultant's services under
this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement,
Consultant hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Consultant, 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 Consultant. It will be the responsibility of Consultant 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. Consultant 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. Consultant 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, Consultant
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. Consultant 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 Consultant involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Consultant agrees that City shall have access during
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normal working hours to all necessary Consultant facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give
Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Indeuendent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Consultant 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, Consultant 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. Consultant acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and
Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors and subcontractors. Consultant further
agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between
City and Consultant. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co -employer or a
Joint employer of Consultant or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Consultant.
Neither Consultant, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of Consultant shall be
entitled to any employment benefits from City. Consultant 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.
Liabilitv and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY- CONSULTANT SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - CONSULTANT HEREBY COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCL UDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
CONSULTANT'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 CA USED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF CONSULTANT, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Consultant 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 Consultant bears the
cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this section,
Consultant shall have the right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all
negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim;
however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement,
negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate
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with Consultant 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, Consultant shall fully participate and
cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give Consultant 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 Consultant'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, Consultant 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 Consultant terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to Consultant by City,
subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City under
law.
Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assigmment. Consultant 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 Consultant
under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Consultant under this
Agreement. Consultant and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Consultant under
this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a
written agreement with Consultant referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor shall
agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of Consultant under this Agreement as such duties
and obligations may apply. Consultant shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Consultant 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
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
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Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Consultant, its employees, agents,
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
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage shall be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
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. 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.
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(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 Consultant has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Consultant proceeding
with any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. ComDliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations. Consultant 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 Consultant of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Consultant shall
immediately desist from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Consultant, for itself, its personal representatives,
assigns, subConsultants and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of Consultant'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 CONSULTANT, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONSULTANTSS
OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, CONSULTANT 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:
To CONSULTANT:
City of Fort Worth CPS HR Consulting
Attn: Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager Attn: Sandy MacDonald -Hopp
200 Texas Street Chief Financial Officer
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 2450 Del Paso Road, Ste. 220
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Sacramento, CA 95834
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at Facsimile: (916) 471-3325
same address
14. Solicitation of Emulovees. Neither City nor Consultant 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 person's employer.
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.
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.
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16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Consultant 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 Consultant'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.
19. Force Mai eure. City and Consultant will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not
limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public
enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency
of the United States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
performance is affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Party's performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, 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 and B.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. 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 and B, contains the entire
understanding and agreement between City and Consultant, 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. 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
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one and the same instrument.
25. Warranty of Services. Consultant warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Consultant's
option, Consultant 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 Consultant for the
nonconforming services.
26. Immigration Nationalitv Act. Consultant 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, Consultant shall provide City with copies of all
I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Consultant 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 Consultant employee who is not legally eligible
to perform such services. CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY
HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF
THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Consultant, shall have
the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Consultant.
27. Ownership of Work Product. City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation, created, published, displayed, and/or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product shall inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product shall be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Consultant hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title and interest
in and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade
secret, and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration,
free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
28. Signature Authoritv. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has
the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement and any amendment hereto, may be executed by the Managing Partner of Consultant whose
name, title and signature is affixed on the Signature Page of this Agreement. Each party is fully entitled to
rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto. Any
signature delivered by a party by facsimile or other electronic transmission (including email transmission
of a portable document file (pdf) or similar image) shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto.
29. Change in Comvanv Name or Ownership. Consultant shall notify City's Purchasing
Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining
updated City records. The president of Consultant or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter
indicating changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal
documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the
board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure
to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
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30. No Bovcott of Israel. If Consultant has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Consultant 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. By signing this contract, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides
written verification to the City that Consultant: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott
Israel during the term of the contract.
31. Prohibition on Bovcotting Energv 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 Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor:
(1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement.
32. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added
by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or
services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the
City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification
from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the
contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity"
and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter 2274
of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that
Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will
not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
33. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
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responsible for the monitoring and administration of
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City Secretary
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
city of Fort worth
Executive Recruitment Services for Takmr Acqutsaron Maroger
Methodology and Scope of Work
Our proposed executive search process is designed to provide the City with partial recruitment
services required to ensure the ultimate selection of a new Ta lent Acq uisitio n Manager uniquely
suited to the City s needs.
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Candidate
Profile and
Recruitment
Strategy
Aggressive,
Proactive, and
Robust
Recruitment
Phase I: Our consultantwiIImeet withthe Hiring Authoritytoascertainthe Ws needs andlid eal
candidate attributes, to ta rget ou r search efforts, and maximize candidate fit with the City_
Phase il: The recruitment process is tailored to fit the City's speck wants and needs, with
targeted advertising, combined with contacts with qualified individuals from our extensive
database.
Phase I -Develop Candidate Profile and Recruitment Strategy
Task 1- Review and Finalize Executive Search Process and Schedule
Task 2-Key Stakeholder Meetings
Task 3-Candidate Profile and Recruitment Strategy Development
Task4—Develop Recruitment Brochure
The first step in this engagement is a thorough review of the CiWs needs, culture, and goals; the
executive search process; and the schedule_ CPS HR is prepared to meet with key stakeholders
to obtain input in developing the ideal candidate profile and to assist us in understanding key
issuesand chall enges. that wiIIface anew TalentAcquisitionManager- Activitieswi11indude:
■ Ide ntifVing key priorities for the newTaleryt Acquisit'ion Manager and the conditions and
challenges likelyto be encountered in achieving these priorities_
■ Describing the type of working relationship the KringAuthority wishes toestablish xvikh
the Ta le nt Acq uisitio n Manager_
■ Generating lists of specific competencies, experiences, and personal attributes needed by
the new Tale nt Acq uisiti o n Manager in light of the discussions above.
■ DiscussingrecruitmentandselectionstrategiesfortheHiringAuthority'sconsiderationto
best produce the intended results_
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CPS HR will provi de a su m ma ry to the City stemmi ng from these activities as an additional so urce
of information for developing the candidate profile and selection criteria_
Fallowing the rompletion of the workshop session, CPS HR will work with a professional grephi c
a rtist to design a recruitment b roch ure and present it to the City+ for review_ Brochure exa m ples
are available on ourwebsite atwrwrw_coshr_usfrecruitment-solu tionslexecutive-sear€h_
Phase If - aggressive, Proactive, and Robust Recruitment
Task i —Place Advertisements
Task 2 - Identify and Contact Potential Candidates
Tas k 3 — Resume Review and Screening I nterviews
Tas k 4 — Hiring Authority SeIe€ts F ina lists
The recruitment process is tailored to fit the City's specific needs, with targeted advertising,
combined with personal contactswith qualified individuals from ourextensive database.
CPS HR will prepare, submit for your approval, and publish advertisements on professional and
affiliate websites to attract candidates on a nationwide, regional, local or targeted basis based
on the re€ruitment strategy
Asa consultingfirm that interacts with hundreds of public sector executives during engagements,
we have a cadre of individuals who we inform of recruitments, both to increase the visibility of
the opening and to attract appropriate individuals who fit the special needs of our client_
Communication with these professionals ensures that an accurate picture of the requirements
ofthejobisapparertand prolif erated throughout thei r profession al networks.
CPS HR is focused an reaching a diverse candidate pooi and would recommend
pu blications/websibes. that a re targeted to min o rtV and fe ma le candidates- In addition to placing
ads on websites aimed at minority candidates, we will contact leaders within appropriate
associations to gain their insight and referrals of possible candidates_
WFthin the post three years, more than 57% of our executive k vei placements have been
mrrFority ondlar f emale candidates.
CPS HR will prepare an email distribution list containing prospective candidates and referral
sources_ These individuals will receive a linktothe TalentAequisition Manager brochurealongwittr
a personal invitation to contact CPS HR if they have any questions about the position.
CPS HR maintains a comprehensive, up-to-date database of industry leaders and experienced
professionals; however, we do not rely solely upon our current database. We also conduct
reseairrh totarget individuals relevant to your specific needs and expectationsto ensurethatwe
are thorough in our efforts to marketthis position to the appropriate audience and to garner a
diverse and quality pool of candidates_ We will
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■ Convey a strong sense of the purpose and strategy of the City_ For many talented
ind"nriduals, u nd erstandi ng these aspects is one of the key motivators to compete in such
an environment_
■ Provide guidance and resources to candidates regarding the area's cast of luring, mean
and median housingprices, higher education opportunities, K-12 education information,
and other aspects of interest to those who are considering relocating to the area_
■ Actively seek highly qualified candidates who may be attracted by the prospect of
collaboration with other departments, providing exceptional leadership to the City or
continuing to ensurethe public confidence in the integrity of the City.
CPS HR will directly receive and initially screen all resumes_ This screening process is specifically
designed to assess the personal and professional attributes the My is seeking and will include a
thorough review of each candidate's resume, and if appilicable, supplemental questionnaire
responses and other su ppo rting materials.
CPS HR will personally speak to selected candidates during a preliminary screening interview and
will spend extensive time ascertaining each candidate`s long-term career goals and reasons why
the candidate is seeking this opportunity, as well as gaining a solid understanding of the
candidate's technical competence and management philosophy_ We will gather data on any
other unique aspects specific to this recruitment based upon the candidate profile, as well as
conduct intern et research on each candidate interviewed_
CPS HR wi I I preps re a written report that summarizes the resu Its of the recru itment p rocess and
recommends candidates for f urther co nsi deration by the Hiring Authority_ Typicallyv,the report
wi11 recommend six to eight highly+qualified candidates and will include resumes and a profile on
each interviewee's background. CPS HR will meet with the HiringAuthorityto reviewthis report
and to assist them in selecting a group of finalists for further evaluation_
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Timeline
The project team CPS HR has selected is prepared to begin -cork upon receipt of a fully executed
contractual agreement_ All search actnrities for a partial recruitment of a new Ta le A Acq uisiti o n
Manager can be completed in 10ta 12wee ks_ The preciseschedule will depend on the extend
of stakeholder engagement! placement of advertising on appropriate professional and affiliate
websites, and the ability to schedule, as quickly as possible, the initial meeting. A proposed
schedule of major mileston es is presented below_
EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
C" of Fort worth
fxecvdve Recmft n ntServices far TafentAcigrjtsrlion i44apager
Professional Fees and Guarantee
Professional Services
Our professional fixed fee covers all CPS HR services and deliverables associated with the rgrtiof
Recrukrrrent process of the Tale rrt Acquisition Manager. The deliverables include a promotional
brochure and paid advertising_
Professional Servioes for Partial Recruitrnent (Fixed Flat Fee) 1 $19,000
'f'rafessrorrQJ fees w�unld be bified arrd padd rrlonth�y.
CPS H R � N ULTIN
We thank you for your consideration of oarproposol. We ore committed fo
providing high quality and expert solutions and look forward to partnering with
the City of Fort Worth in this important endeavor.
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