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VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation and UNITED
WAY OF TARRANT COUNTY, ("Vendor"), a Texas non-profit 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 Vendor Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services; and
3. Exhibit B — Verification of Signature Authority Form.
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 and B and the
terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the body of this
Agreement shall control.
1. Scope of Services. The United Way of Tarrant County will provide VITA tax preparation
services for the 2024 tax season at specified dates, times and library locations. 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 Assistant City Manager
("Effective Date") and shall expire on December 31, 2024 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in
accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). City shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew
this Agreement in writing under the same terms and conditions, for an unlimited number of one-year
renewal options.
3. Compensation. Vendor shall provide the service(s) at no charge to the City. Vendor shall
not receive payment for any services provided under this Agreement. City represents that for, and in
consideration of, its obligations under this Agreement that Vendor is providing a unique and important
service free -of -charge for the citizens of Fort Worth. Vendor represents that for, and in consideration of, its
obligations under this Agreement, City is providing a space for such services to occur, which will provide
exposure for Vendor. Both parties agree as a condition precedent of this Agreement that both parties have
exchanged good and valuable consideration.
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City 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.
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4.2 Non-Annronriation 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 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 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, Vendor 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, Vendor shall provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this 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.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City 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 City 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 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 or for 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 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.
5.3 Unauthorized Access. Vendor 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. Vendor 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,
Vendor 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. Vendor agrees that City 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 City. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
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work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City 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 City. 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 City, 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 City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City 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 City.
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 CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND 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
ACTIONAGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OFANYPA TENT, 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 PAYSHALL NOT APPLYIF CITYMODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE
OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, VENDOR SHALL HA VE 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
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SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT CITY'S
INTEREST, AND CITYAGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR INDOING 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 HA VE THE SOLE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTIONAND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND
TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER, VENDOR SHALL
FULLY PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTION. CITYAGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY
SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITYMAY RECEIVE
RELATING THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CITY'S ASSUMPTION
OF PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES SHALL NOT ELIMINATE VENDOR'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, VENDOR
SHALL, AT ITS 0WNEXPENSE 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'SAUTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION, OR (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION WITH EQUALL YSUITABLE, 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 VENDOR TERMINATE THIS
AGREEMENT, AND REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID TO VENDOR BY CITY,
SUBSEQUENT TO WHICH TERMINATION CITY MAY SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES
AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW.
Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor 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 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 City 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 City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor 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:
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10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
10.2 General Reauirements
(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.
(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 Vendor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City 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 City 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
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INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND
DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager for Library
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
To VENDOR:
Gary Doubrava, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
United Way of Tarrant County
201 N. Rupert, Suite 107
Fort Worth, TX 76107
14. Solicitation of Emulovees. Neither City 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,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City 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 City'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. City 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
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enemy, epidemics, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any
governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes.
20. Headings Not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the
scope of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or Exhibits A 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 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. 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 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 City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
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 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.
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
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(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 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 any authorized representative of Vendor whose
name, title and signature is affixed on the Verification of Signature Authority Form, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit `B". Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering
into this Agreement or any amendment hereto.
29. ChanLe in Companv Name or Ownership. Vendor 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 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, 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, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during
the term of the contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
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Name:
Jesica McEachern
Title:
Assistant City Manager
Date:
Dec 13, 2023
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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By:
Name:
Marilyn Marvin
Title:
Interim Library Director
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By:
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Jannette Goodall
Title:
City Secretary
VENDOR:
UNITED WAY OF TARRANT COUNTY
By:
Gary Do4vava,7`
Name: Gary Doubrava, Jr.
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: Dec 11, 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: 6L� 2l�
Name: Paul Orr
Title: Interim Administrative Service Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
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Name: Andrea Phillips
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: No M&C Required
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The United Way will provide VITA tax prep services at Fort Worth libraries for the 2024 tax season. These services
will be by appointment only. United Way will be able to handle 2 appointments per hour at each location. United
Way will handle the scheduling of the appointments. United Way will start accepting appointments on 1/22/24.
The schedule of these services are as follows:
Branch Library Name Address
East Regional Library
La Gran Bibliotheca Library
Southwest Regional Library
Summerglen Branch Library
6301 Bridge Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76112
4200 South Freeway
Suite 1338
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
4001 Library Lane
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
4205 Basswood Blvd
Fort Worth, Texas 76137
Dates of Service
Times of Service
(by appointment)
Tuesdays
10 am— 1 pm
February 6 & 13
Thursdays
10 am— 1 pm
February 1, 8, 22, 29
Mondays 1pm — 5pm
February 5,12,19, 26;
March 4, 11, 18, 25;
April 1, 8, 15
Tuesdays 1 pm — 5 pm
March 5, 12, 19, 26
VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES:
Laptops, Printer, Mobile Hotspot, Copy Paper, Basic Office Supplies, IRS Envelopes for client tax return, Intake &
Consent Forms
THE LIBRARY SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
Tables, chairs and access to electrical power.
LIBRARY CONTACT: Jennifer Demas Telephone: 682-287-4306
*Additional times and locations may be added by the written mutual consent of the parties.
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EXHIBIT B
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
UNITED WAY OF TARRANT COUNTY
201 N. RUPERT ST., SUITE 107
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76107
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Vendor and to execute any agreement,
amendment or change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order,
resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor. Vendor
will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory
authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been
properly executed by Vendor.
Name:
Position:
Signature
2. Name:
Position:
Signature
Name:
Position:
Signature
Name: Leah M. King
Signature of President / CEO
Other Title:
Date:
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