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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 60180Contract No. 60180 FORT WORTH. VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("LDC"), a Texas nonprofit corporation created by the City of Fort Worth ("City") and BRAVER Together, ("Vendor"), a Texas nonprofit corporation, 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 Agreement; and 2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services. Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. 1. Scope of Services. Vendor has proposed to conduct an urban design & streetscape plan for Evans Avenue and its vicinity (as outlined in the project map) that would establish an overall vision for the corridor and advance growth as a business, cultural, and community hub. Exhibit A - Scope of Services more specifically describes the services to be provided hereunder. 2. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the President of the LDC below ("Effective Date") and shall expire on July 31, 2025 (`Expiration Date") , unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). 3. Compensation. LDC shall pay Vendor an amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($125,000.00) in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Vendor shall not perform any additional services for the LDC not specified by this Agreement unless the LDC requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such services. LDC shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless LDC first approves such expenses in writing. LDC agrees to pay all invoices of Vendor that pertain to the deliverables outlined in this agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt of such invoice. 4. Termination. 4.1 Written Notice. LDC or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of termination. OFFICIAL RECORD Vendor Services Agreement CITY SECRETARY Page 1 of 13 FT. WORTH, TX Contract No. 4.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City to LDC in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, LDC will notify Vendor 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 LDC 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 Obliaations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date, LDC shall pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide LDC with services requested by LDC and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall provide LDC with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor has received access to LDC Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor shall return all LDC provided data to LDC in a machine-readable format or other format deemed acceptable to LDC. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information. 5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to LDC that Vendor has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to LDC in writing. 5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by LDC ("LDC Information") as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of LDC. 5.3 Public Information Act. LDC is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas and all documents held or maintained by LDC are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary, LDC 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 LDC, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction. 5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor shall store and maintain LDC Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt LDC Information in any way. Vendor shall notify LDC immediately if the security or integrity of any LDC Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event, Vendor shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with LDC in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with LDC to protect such LDC Information from further unauthorized disclosure. 6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that LDC shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Vendor involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to LDC. Vendor agrees that LDC shall have access during Vendor Set -vices Agreement Page 2 of 13 Contract No. normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. LDC shall give Vendor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. 7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor 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 LDC. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Vendor 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, Vendors and sub Vendors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between LDC, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Vendors and sub Vendors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between LDC and Vendor. It is further understood that LDC shall in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any officers, agents, servants, employees or sub Vendor of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or sub Vendor of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from LDC. Vendor 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 sub Vendor. 8. Liability and Indemnification. 8.1 LIABILITY- VENDOR 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 VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND LDC, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTSAND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINSTANYAND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Vendor agrees to defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against LDC for infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right arising from LDC'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 LDC modifies or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against LDC pursuant to this section, 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, LDC shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect LDC's interest, and LDC agrees to cooperate with Vendor in doing so. In the event LDC, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility Vendor Services Agreement Page 3 of 13 Contract No. for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against LDC for infringement arising under this Agreement, LDC 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 LDC in defense of such claim or action. LDC agrees to give Vendor timely written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all papers LDC may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LDC's assumption of payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify LDC 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, Vendor shall, at its own expense and as LDC's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for LDC 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 LDC'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 LDC; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to Vendor terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to Vendor by LDC, subsequent to which termination LDC may seek any and all remedies available to LDC under law. Assignment and Subcontracting. 9.1 Assianment. Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of LDC. If LDC grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with LDC and Vendor under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement. Vendor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment. 9.2 Subcontract. If LDC grants consent to a subcontract, sub Vendor shall execute a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which sub Vendor shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. Vendor shall provide LDC with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 10. Insurance. Vendor shall provide LDC 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 Coverave 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 4 of 13 10.2 Contract No. Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Vendor, 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 LDC to evidence coverage. General Reauirements (a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall name LDC as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term LDC 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 LDC. (c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be provided to LDC. 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. Vendor Services Agreement Page 5 of 13 Contract No. (e) Any failure on the part of LDC to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. (f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to the LDC prior to Vendor proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement. 11. Compliance with Laws. Ordinances. Rules and Regulations. Vendor 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 LDC notifies Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, sub vendors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Vendor'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 VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBVENDORSS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND LDC AND HOLD LDC 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 LDC: Fort Worth Local Development Corporation Attn: Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at same address To VENDOR: BRAVER Together Shawn Lassiter., Executive Director P.O. Box 79075 Fort Worth, TX 76179 Facsimile: (205) 427-0668 14. Solicitation of EmDlovees. Neither LDC nor Vendor 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, LDC does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. Vendor Services Agreement Page 6 of 13 Contract No. 16. No Waiver. The failure of LDC or Vendor 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 LDC's or Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 17. Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement 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 Maieure. LDC and Vendor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes. 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 Exhibit A. 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 Exhibit A, contains the entire understanding and agreement between LDC and Vendor, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. 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 one and the same instrument. 25. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and conform to generally prevailing industry standards. LDC must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's option, Vendor 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 LDC to Vendor for the nonconforming services. Vendor Services Agreement Page 7 of 13 Contract No. 26. 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 LDC, Vendor shall provide LDC 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 LDC AND HOLD LDC HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. LDC, upon written notice to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Vendor. 27. Ownership of Work Product. LDC 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, LDC 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 LDC 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, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to LDC 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 LDC may have or obtain, without further consideration, free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of LDC. 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. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto. 29. Change in Companv Name or Ownership. Vendor shall notify LDC's Purchasing Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated LDC records. The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments. 30. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, LDC 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, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the LDC that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. Vendor Services Agreement Page 8 of 13 Contract No. 31. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2), the LDC is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more, which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the LDC, 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 LDC 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 LDC is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the LDC, 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 LDC 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples. (signature page follows) Vendor Services Agreement Page 9 of 13 Contract No. ACCEPTED AND AGREED: LDC: Vendor: By: By: BRAVER Together Name: Gyna Bivens Name: Shawn Lassiter Title: President Title: Executive Director Date: 9/15/23 Date: 9/11 /23 Approved as to Form and Legality: By: ? sn..:r Name: JB Strong Title: Assistant City Attorney OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Venior Services Agreement Page 10 of 13 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES Proiect Overview • BRAVE/R Together has proposed to conduct an urban design & streetscape plan for Evans Avenue and its vicinity (as outlined in the project map) that would establish an overall vision for the corridor and advance growth as a business, cultural, and community hub • This proposed plan would help in coordinating public and private investments, including street and streetscape improvements along Evans Ave. between Rosedale St. and Allen Ave. 1. Partners in the project would include BRAVER Together, working in collaboration with the Hillside and Historic Southside neighborhoods, Evans Ave. property owners, City of FW, and Near Southside, Inc. Deliverables Conceptual Design for Public Improvements • Opportunity for infrastructure upgrades plus enhancements such as street trees, pedestrian lights, sidewalk bulb -outs at intersections, enhanced crosswalks • Potential for public spaces: Community Garden, pocket parks, multi -purpose drainage infrastructure Development Opportunities and Partnerships • Targeted sites, projects, and partners • Desirable project examples for future opportunities • Review of existing zoning for potential modifications to support community vision Process and Timeline 2023-2024 Phase One: Community Engagement and Data Gathering September — December 2023: Project Kickoff and Stakeholder Conversations • BRAVE/R Together initiates conversations with property owners, developers, businesses, and community members and organizations. • Initial community engagement events and roundtables are held to gather input and establish project priorities. • BRAVE/R Together assembles a multi -disciplinary taskforce to drive the project January- March 2024: Data Collection and Stakeholder Analysis • Consultants lead the data gathering process, collecting information about the community's current state, needs, and aspirations. • Stakeholder feedback from the conversations and engagement events is carefully analyzed to identify key themes. April — June 2024: Design Process Initiation • Consultants begin the 3-step design process. • Data analysis informs the development of planning and design options that align with community values and aspirations. Vendor Set -vices Agreement Page 11 of 13 Contract No. 2024 Phase One (Continued) and Phase Two: Conceptual Design and Development Opportunities 1. July — September 2024: Presentation of Design Options to Community • Consultants present planning and design options, including conceptual designs for public improvements, to the community through public meetings. • Community feedback is collected for refinement. 2. April — June 2024: Refinement of Conceptual Design • Consultants incorporate community feedback into the conceptual design, considering infrastructure upgrades, enhancements, and potential public spaces. • Detailed plans for proposed improvements are developed. 3. July — September 2024: Finalization of Conceptual Design and Policy Recommendations • Consultants finalize the conceptual design for public improvements, incorporating all feedback and making necessary adjustments. • Deliverable drawings and policy recommendations are prepared. 4. October — December 2024: Development Opportunities and Partnerships • Targeted sites, projects, and potential partners are identified based on the finalized conceptual design and community input. • Desirable project examples for future opportunities are outlined. 2025 Phase Two (Continued) and Project Conclusion 1. January — March 2025: Review of Existing Zoning and Regulatory Framework • Existing zoning is evaluated for potential modifications to support the community vision and proposed development opportunities. • Regulatory adjustments are explored to align with the project's goals. 2. April — June 2025: Detailed Implementation Planning • BRAVE/R Together, consultants, and relevant stakeholders collaborate on a comprehensive implementation plan. • The plan addresses project phases, funding strategies, and community engagement during implementation. 3. July 2025: Finalize Implementation and Prepare for Conclusion • Implementation of infrastructure upgrades and enhancements is completed as outlined in the conceptual design. • Planning for potential public spaces, such as community gardens and pocket parks, is brought to a conclusion. The project concludes in July 2025, with all planned activities completed and a foundation laid for potential future phases or projects. Vendor Services Agreement Page 12 of 13 Vendor Services Agreement — Exhibit B Page 13 of 13