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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 (the "City'), a home rule municipal corporation situated in
portions of Tarrant, Denton and Wise Counties, Texas, acting by and through Karen L. Montgomery, its
duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and MATRIX RESOURCES, INC. ("Consultant" or "Matrix"), a
Georgia Corporation and acting by and through Gary Wood, its duly authorized Vice President of Sales.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and considerations set forth herein, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
The Contract documents shall include:
1) This Agreement plus all attachments listed below, which are attached hereto and incorporated
herein for all purposes incident to this Agreement:
a) Exhibit A — Statement of Work
b) Exhibit B — Pricing and Payment Schedule
c) Exhibit C — Non Disclosure Agreement
d) Exhibit D — Network Access Agreement
2) City of Fort Worth Request for Proposal No. 08-0335 ('RFP"), which is incorporated herein by
reference for all purposes incident to this Agreement.
3) Matrix Resources, Inc. (Consultant) response to the RPF ("Response") dated May 14, 2009,
which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes incident to this Agreement. However,
Addendum A of the Response shall not be included as a part of the Contract documents.
In the event of a conflict between the contracts documents, the order of precedence is as follows: (i) this
Agreement plus all attachments (ii) RFP No. 08-0335 (iii) the Response.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Consultant hereby agrees to provide the City with professional consulting services for staff
augmentation, specific contractor project duties as defined by the City, permanent placements, and
other duties as set forth in Exhibit "A" Statement of Work and Vendor Response which is attached
hereto and incorporated for all purposes incident to this Agreement.
2. TERM.
The initial term ("Term") of this Agreement shall commence upon the last date that both the City
and Consultant have executed this Agreement ("Effective Date") and shall be effective for a period of
one (1) year ("Initial Term"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
The City shall have the option to renew the Agreement up to three (3) consecutive one-year periods.
3. COMPENSATION.
The City shall pay Consultant per terms of individual executed work orders in accordance with
Exhibit "B," "Professional Hourly Rates and Permanent Placement Cost," which is attached hereto and
incorporated for all purposes incident to this Agreement. Each individual work order shall be listed as
Appendix B-1, Appendix B-2, Appendix B-3 and so forth, and each work order shall be attached and
incorporated into the Agreement. Each work order shall set forth the name of the personnel to provide the
services, the specific project to which the personnel will be assigned; the specific services to be provided
by the personnel; the start and end date of the work to be performed; the(WFy-I@hWsRW0RD
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personnel; and any other regulations as agreed to by the parties that may apply to the specific personnel.
The total aggregate amount of compensation to be paid under this Agreement, inclusive of all
work orders, shall not exceed $400,000.00 on an annual basis.
Consultant shall not perform any additional services for the City not specified by this Agreement
unless the 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.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Written Notice.
The 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 -appropriation of Funds.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal period
for any payments due hereunder, City will notify 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 the City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions
of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties.
In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date, the City shall
pay Consultant for services actually rendered up to the effective date of termination and
Consultant shall continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in
accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination.
5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Consultant hereby warrants to the 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 the City in writing. Consultant, for itself and its officers,
agents and employees, further agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval
of the City. 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 the City immediately if the security or integrity of any City information has been
compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
6. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment
under this contract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of the consultant involving transactions relating to this Contract
at no additional cost to the City. Consultant agrees that the City shall have access during 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. The City shall give
Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to
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the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until expiration of three (3) years after final
payment of the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to
the subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor
facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor reasonable notice of
intended audits.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Consultant shall operate as an independent
contractor as to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as agent, representative or employee of
the 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 the 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.
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
CONSULTANT SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY
LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANYAND ALL
PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT
CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISS/ON(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
CONSULTANT COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY, INDEMNIFY, HOLD
HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES,
FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND
ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
Consultant shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. If the City grants consent to an assignment, the
assignee shall execute a written agreement with the City and the Consultant under which the assignee
agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant
and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations under this Agreement prior to the assignment. If the
City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor shall execute a written agreement with the
Consultant referencing this Agreement under which the subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the
duties and obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply.
The Consultant shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City has goals for the participation of
Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) in City contracts. Matrix
acknowledges the M/WBE goal established for this contract and its commitment to meet that goal. Any
misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by
Matrix may result in the termination of this agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a
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period of time of not less than three (3) years. Matrix will submit information concerning the M/WBE (s) that
will participate in the contract to meet the set goal. The information shall include: (1) the name, address
and telephone number of each M/WBE; (2) the description of the work to be performed by each M/WBE;
and (3) the approximate dollar amount/percentage of the participation. If Matrix fails to meet the stated
goal, then Matrix must submit detailed documentation of good and honest efforts as to why the goal was
not achieved.
10. INSURANCE.
Consultant shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the
following 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
$1,000,000 Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by the Consultant, its employees, agents, representatives
in the course of the providing services under this Agreement. "Any vehicle" shall be any vehicle
owned, hired and non -owned
(c) Worker's Compensation - Statutory limits
Employer's liability
$100,000 Each accident/occurrence
$100,000 Disease - per each employee
$500,000 Disease - policy limit
This coverage may be written as follows:
Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability coverage with limits consistent with statutory
benefits outlined in the Texas workers' Compensation Act (Art. 8308 — 1.01 et seq. Tex. Rev. Civ.
Stat.) and minimum policy limits for Employers' Liability of $100,000 each accident/occurrence,
$500,000 bodily injury disease policy limit and $100,000 per disease per employee
(d) Technology Liability (Errors & Omissions)
$1,000,000 Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 Aggregate Limit
Technology coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the Commercial General
Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to Technology 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 the City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall name the City as an
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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 the City of Fort Worth.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be
provided to the City. Ten (10) days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of
premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address.
(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 the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute
a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Consultant has obtained all required insurance shall
be delivered to the City prior to Consultant proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. ORDINANCES. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations. If the 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, subcontractors 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, subcontractors or
successors in interest, Consultant agrees to assume such liability and to indemnify and defend the City
and hold the 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 The CITY:
City of Fort Worth/IT Solutions
1000 Throckmorton
Fort Worth TX 76102-6311
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
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To CONSULTANT:
Matrix Resources Inc.
Scott Price, Account Manager
4851 LBJ Freeway, Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75244
Facsimile: (972) 778-1970
14. SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES.
Except as otherwise provided in Exhibit B, Section A, "Temporary to Full Time Placement Cost,"
neither the 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.
15. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers.
16. NO WAIVER.
The failure of the 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 the 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 on the basis of 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 MAJEURE.
The City and Consultant 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 (force majeure),
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 and shall not be
deemed a part 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 hereto.
22. AMENDMENTS / MODIFICATIONS / EXTENSTIONS.
No extension, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
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unless such extension, modification, or amendment is set forth in a written instrument, which is executed
by an authorized representative of each party and delivered on behalf of such party.
23. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including the schedule of exhibits attached hereto and any documents
incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the 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. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY.
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. The other party is fully entitled to
rely on this warranty and representation into this Agreement.
25. TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS AGREEMENT.
Execution of this Agreement terminates City Secretary Contract ("CSC') No. 32032 as amended
by CSC No. 37230 and as otherwise extended (collectively the "Previous Agreement"). Notwithstanding
the foregoing, all services currently being provided pursuant to the Previous Agreement as of the Effective
Date of this Agreement, shall continue in full force and effect pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
individual work orders and pursuant to this Agreement, save and except for the term.
The following work orders incorporated into the Previous Agreement shall continue under this
Agreement unless and until the City provides notice to the Consultant that such services are no longer
needed, or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement:
- Appendix B-2 - Personnel assigned: Mark Lusch
- Appendix B-7 - Personnel assigned: Panchshila Gurow
- Appendix B-8 - Personnel assigned: Carolyn Medlock
- Appendix B-9 - Personnel assigned: Ivan Blaylock
- Appendix B-13 - Personnel assigned: Cliff Turpin
- Appendix B-15 - Personnel assigned: Leah McLarty
- Appendix B-18 — Personnel assigned George Settlemire
- Appendix B-19 — Personnel assigned Damien Kurrin
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IN PITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples this a-� day of
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CITY OF FORT WORTH:
KareA . Montgomery
Assistant ityy Manager
Date: 1 ! 7 / 0 7
ATT T:
By:
Marty Hen x
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Males B. Farmer
Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
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Date Approved: 1%7)9
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MATRIX RESOURCES, INC.:
By:
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Gary Wood
Vice President of Sales
Date: 10 - 2'> -09
ATTEST:
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FORT WORTH, TX
EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
On an as needed basis, the City of Fort Worth ("City' or "Customer") will provide a Statement of Work for
vendor response. The specifications will include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. Description of the services to be performed;
B. Skills and qualifications of the individual workers, hereinafter referred to as "Contractors," who will
perform the services;
C. Duration of services;
D. Additional Customer project requirements;
E. Vendor response requirements.
Matrix Resources, Inc. ("Matrix" or "Consultant") shall submit a response to IT Solutions in accordance
with the specifications. IT Solutions and customer department staff may interview the proposed
Contractor(s). The IT Solutions Department will schedule interviews. After the Contractor(s) has been
selected, IT Solutions will prepare a Work Order to be attached to the executed Staffing Services
Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Matrix. The Work Order will contain contractor skills, number
of hours to be worked, total dollar amount, contract duration specific work product to be completed if
applicable, and other relevant information. The Work Order document will be signed by both the City and
Matrix. An Assistant City Manager who is empowered to sign contracts for the City and an officer or agent
empowered to contractually bind the Consultant will execute the document. A contractor cannot
commence work for the City until the contract work order has been fully signed and executed.
Prior to commencement of any services, background and/or criminal history investigation of the contractor
who will be providing services to the City under the contract may be performed. Should any contractor who
will be providing services to the Customer under the Contract not be acceptable to the City as a result of
the background and/or criminal history check, then City may immediately terminate its Work Order,
without penalty to the City, and/ or request replacement of the contractor in question.
The Contractor will coordinate with a Project Manager, senior staff or supervisory staff to provide
information technology services in the Work Order of Services.
2.0 STAFFING PLACEMENT
On occasion the City of Fort Worth may have need for the placement of permanent technology trained
staff. It is anticipated that the City of Fort Worth will use a competitive process to post positions. Vendors
who have an established annual agreement with the City of Fort Worth may be asked to submit one or
more candidate names for the open position. The referred candidates will go through the same interview
process as the non -referred candidates. Staffing Placement is subject to background check.
Matrix Responsibilities in the referral process include but are not limited to:
A. Referred candidate(s) has the minimum qualifications for the posted job. At a minimum, the
vendor should ensure last ten years of work history is provided.
B. Ensure that the referred candidate(s) has the legal right to work in the United States in
accordance with the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act.
C. Matrix shall have completed a background check regarding the status of a proposed candidate. If
requested, and the candidate signs a release form, the information can be provided to the City.
3.0 SUBSTITION OF CONTRACTOR(S)
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A. If City determines the Contractor does not meet the qualifications needed, has not followed
applicable safety standards or for any other reason is unable to complete the assignment to the
satisfaction of the City, City will direct Matrix to resolve the complaint or remove its Contractor
immediately. If Matrix is unable to resolve the complaint immediately or provide a satisfactory
substitute Contractor within seven (7) business days, the Work Order may be terminated without
penalty to the City, and City may select another Vendor to finish the remaining work as outlined in
the Work Order Solicitation.
B. If a Contractor no longer provides services for Matrix, Matrix shall have up to seven (7) business
days to replace the Contractor with a substitute satisfactory to the City. Matrix shall use its best
efforts to provide a substitute Contractor at the same, or lower rate than that charged for the
replaced Contractor's services. If the rate for the substitute Contractor is higher than the rate
charged for the replaced Contractor's services and the higher rate is unacceptable to City, or if
Matrix is unable to provide a satisfactory substitute Contractor within seven (7) business days, the
appropriate Work Order may be terminated without penalty to the City and the City may select
another Vendor to finish the remaining work.
C. In the event the Contractor cancels his/her obligation without cause prior to the original
termination date, City may require Matrix to provide a replacement to complete the obligations of
the departing Contractor. The replacement must be approved by the City and will be provided at
no charge for a time equal to seven (7) business days, not to exceed fourteen (14) business days.
This gratis period is to cover the cost to the City of retraining the replacement individual on the
internal City systems.
D. Except when a Contractor leaves employment voluntarily, Matrix may not remove a Contractor
from a project without prior written consent of the City.
E. Matrix is responsible for retrieving all access cards, files, and all other property and security
devices that may have been issued to Contractor by the City and to deliver the items to the City
from all Contractors as they transition from work on a Work Order, whether voluntarily or
involuntarily.
4.0 CITY OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
Matrix acknowledges and agrees that any and all analyses, evaluations, reports, memoranda,
letters, ideas, processes, methods, programs, and manuals that were developed, prepared,
conceived, made or suggested by the Contractor for the City pursuant to a Work Order, including
all such developments as are originated or conceived during the term of the Contract and that are
completed or reduced to writing thereafter (the "Work Product") will be and remain the exclusive
property of the City. All rights, title and ownership interests, including copyright, which Matrix and
all Contractors may have in any Work Product or any tangible media embodying such Work
Product are hereby assigned to the City. Matrix for itself and on behalf of its Contractors waives
any property interest in such work product.
5.0 PAYMENT/PRICING
For contract work, the City will pay Matrix for actual hours worked by the Contractor(s) in
accordance with terms and conditions of the Work Order. The City of Fort Worth will not pay the
Consultant for the following hours:
A. Hours worked that exceed the number of hours specified in the Work Order;
B. Hours worked prior to the Work Order start date;
C. Hours worked after the Work Order end date;
D. Hours worked on any day for which the City has notified Consultant in writing that the City
considers that day a furlough day and/or a non -paid day for the City's regular employees.
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Travel, per diem, and/or living expenses will be provided by Matrix. Travel required on behalf of IT
Solutions will be reimbursed only if pre -approved by IT Solutions and the customer department in
writing. If approved, travel expenses reimbursement will include personal vehicle mileage,
commercial transportation, hotel accommodations, parking and meals. Reimbursement will
comply with the current City Regulations, Texas Mileage Guide and Texas State Travel Guide.
Not -to -exceed prices are the maximum hourly rate prices a vendor may charge under the IT
Staffing Services program. As individual assignments are requested, the City will negotiate rates
with Matrix based on worker qualifications, job scope, and other pertinent information in order to
obtain the best value.
Note: Pricing shown is the not -to -exceed rate (NTE--$ per hour) for the technology services listed.
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EXHIBIT B
PROFESSIONAL HOURLY RATES
AND
PERMANENT PLACEMENT COST
Note: Pricing shown is the Not -To -Exceed rate (NTE--$ per hour) for the technology services listed.
Applications
Title
Level
Legacy
Technology
Max NTE Hr
Rate
Core
Technology
Max NTE Hr
Rate
Emerging
Technology
Max NTE Hr
Rate
Developer Analyst
Developer Analyst 1
60
65
65
Developer Analyst 2
65
70
70
Developer Analyst 3
70
75
75
Developer
Developer 1
60
65
65
Developer 2
65
70
70
Developer 3
70
75
75
GIS Analyst
GIS Analyst 1
55
60
60
GIS Analyst 2
60
65
65
GIS Analyst 3
65
70
70
Software Test Analyst
Software Test Analyst 1
55
55
55
Software Test Analyst 2
60
60
60
Software Test Analyst 3
65
65
65
Technical Writer
Technical Writer 1
45
45
45
Technical Writer 2
50
50
50
Technical Writer 3
55
55
55
Business Analyst
Business Analyst 1
50
55
55
Business Analyst 2
55
60
60
'
Business Analyst 3
60
65
65
Systems Analyst
Systems Analyst 1
40
45
45
Systems Analyst 2
45
50
50
Systems Analyst 3
50
55
55
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Data Management
Title
Level
Legacy
Technology
Rate per Hour
Core
Technology
Rate per
Hour
Emerging
Technology
Rate per Hour
Database Architect Database Architect 1
Database Architect 2
Database Architect 3
65
70
70
70
75
75
75
80
80
Data Warehouse Data Warehouse Architect 1
Architect
Data Warehouse Architect 2
Data Warehouse Architect 3
65
70
80
70
75
80
75
80
85
Database Administrator , Database Administrator 1
Database Administrator 2
Database Administrator 3
65
65
70
70
70
75
75
75
80
Project Management
Legacy
Core Emerging
Title
Level
Technology
Technology Technology
Rate per
Rate per Rate per Hour
Hour
Hour
Project Manager
Project Manager 1
65
70 70
Project Manager 2
70
75 75
Project Lead
Project Lead 1
65
65 65
Project Lead 2
70
70 70
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Communication / Networking
Legacy
Core
Emerging
Title
Level
Technology
Technology
Technology
Rate per
Rate per
Rate per Hour
Hour
Hour
Network Engineer
Network Engineer
55
60
65
Network Administrator Network Administrator 1
45
50
50
50
55
55
Network Administrator 2
55
60
60
Network Administrator 3
Communications
Communications Consultant
50
50
50
Consultant
Communications
Communications Technician 1
40
1 40
45
Technician
Communications Technician 2
45
45
50
Communications Technician 3
50
50
55
Help Desk ! Technical Support
Title
Level
Legacy
Technology
Rate per
Hour
Core
Technology
Rate per
Hour
Emerging
Technology
Rate per Hour
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Help Desk Technician
25
25
25
Help Desk Technician 2 30
30
30
Help Desk Technician 3 35
35
35
Technical Support
Technical Support 1 25
25
25
Technical Support 2 30
30
30
Technical Support 3 35
35
35
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Administrative Support
Title Level Not To Exceed Rate per Hour
Administrative Administrative Technician 20
_Support
Administrative Assistant I 25
Financial Analyst Financial Analyst 50
- -
Sr. Financial Analyst 55
A. Temporary to Full Time Placement Cost
The City of Fort Worth may hire temporary personnel placed at the City at no additional charge to the City
after such temporary personnel have worked at the City for at least 480 hours.
The City may hire temporary personnel that have worked for the City for less than 480 hours by paying
Matrix its profit on the temporary position placed for the hours between 480 hours and the total hours
worked by the temporary person as of the date of the hire.
Hours Worked by Temporary Personnel Conversion Fee
0 to 160 hours 15% of temporary personnel annual salary
161 to 320 hours 10% of temporary personnel annual salary
321 to 480 hours 5% of temporary personnel annual salary
After 480 hours No fee
B. Permanent Placement Cost
Should the City hire a Matrix referred candidate directly, Matrix charges a permanent placement fee of
15% of the candidate's annual salary.
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EXHIBIT C
NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and effective as of the day of , 20_ ("Effective
Date") between CITY OF FORT WORTH ("CITY") a home rule municipal corporation organized under the
laws of the state of Texas, and Matrix Resources, Inc. ("Company'), a Georgia Corporation, collectively
referred to as the "parties" and individually as a "party." For purposes of this Agreement, the term City shall
include all employees, agents, officials and representatives, and the term Company shall include all
employees, agents, officials, representatives, contractors, subcontractors, parent and subsidiary companies .
City and Company intend to disclose to each other information, which may include confidential
information, for the purpose of providing staffing augmentation services. The term "Confidential
Information" will mean any information or data which is disclosed by a party to the other parry under
or in contemplation of the stated purpose and which (a) if in tangible form or other media that can be
converted to readable form, is clearly marked as proprietary, confidential or private when disclosed,
or (b) if oral or visual, is identified as proprietary, confidential or private at the time of disclosure.
Confidential Information may be either the property of the disclosing party or information provided by
a corporate affiliate of the disclosing parry or a third parry. Disclosures under this Agreement may be
made from the Effective Date of this Agreement until termination of the Professional Services
Agreement to which this Exhibit is attached, unless extended in a writing signed by both parties.
2. For all Confidential Information, the recipient will:
(a) use the Confidential Information only for the stated purpose;
(b) restrict disclosure of the Confidential Information solely to those employees, consultants or
agents of such party with a "need to know" and not disclose it to third parties without the
prior written consent of the disclosing party;
(c) advise those employees, consultants or agents who gain access to Confidential Information
of their obligations regarding the Confidential Information;
(d) make only the number of copies of the Confidential Information necessary to disseminate
the information to those employees who are entitled to have access to it, and ensure that all
confidentiality notices set forth on the Confidential Information are reproduced in full on such
copies; and
(e) safeguard the Confidential Information with the same degree of care to avoid unauthorized
disclosure as recipient uses to protect its own confidential and private information;
(f) notify disclosing party immediately upon discovery of any unauthorized use or disclosure of
Confidential Information or any other breach of this Agreement by recipient, its employees,
consultants or agents and will cooperate with disclosing parry in every reasonable way to
help disclosing party regain possession of the Confidential Information and prevent its
further unauthorized disclosure or use.
For purposes of this Agreement, a "need to know" means that the employee, consultants or agents requires
the Confidential Information in order to perform his or her responsibilities in connection with the stated
purpose.
The obligations of Paragraph 2 will not apply to any Confidential Information which:
(a) is or becomes available to the public through no breach of this Agreement;
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(b) was previously known by the recipient without any obligation to hold it in confidence;
(c) is received from a third party free to disclose such information without restriction;
(d) is independently developed by the recipient without the use of Confidential Information of the
disclosing parry;
(e) is approved for release by written authorization of the disclosing parry, but only to the extent
of and subject to such conditions as may be imposed in such written authorization; or
(f) is required to be disclosed pursuant to applicable law, rule, regulation or court order as set
forth in section 12 below.
4. If the disclosing party inadvertently fails to mark as proprietary, confidential or private information for
which it desires confidential treatment, it will so inform the receiving parry. The receiving party
thereupon will return the unmarked information to the disclosing party and the disclosing parry will
substitute properly marked information. In addition, if the disclosing party, at the time of disclosure,
inadvertently fails to identify as proprietary, confidential or private oral or visual information for which
it desires confidential treatment, it will so inform the receiving party. The receiving party's obligations
under Paragraph 2 in connection with information encompassed by this paragraph will commence
upon notice from the disclosing parry of the failure to properly mark or identify the Confidential
Information.
5. Each parry acknowledges its obligation to control access to and/or exportation of technical data
under the applicable export laws and regulations of the United States, and each party agrees to
adhere to and comply with the laws and regulations governing any technical data received under this
Agreement.
6. Confidential Information, including permitted copies, will be deemed the property of the disclosing
parry. The receiving party, will, within ten (10) calendar days of a written request by the disclosing
parry, return all Confidential Information, including all copies, to the disclosing parry or, if so directed
by the disclosing party, destroy all such Confidential Information. The receiving party will also, within
ten (10) calendar days of a written request by the disclosing party, certify in writing that it has
satisfied its obligations under this Paragraph 6. The receiving party's obligations under Section 2 will
expire two (2) years after return or destruction of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.
7. Both parties agree that an impending or existing violation of any provision of this Agreement would
cause the disclosing party irreparable injury for which it would have no adequate remedy at law, and
that the disclosing parry will be entitled to seek immediate injunctive relief prohibiting such violation,
in addition to any other rights and remedies available to it.
8. Nothing contained in this Agreement or in any discussions undertaken or disclosures regarding the
stated purpose will be deemed a commitment to engage in any business relationship, contract or
dealing with the other parry. The parties acknowledge that in the event that they develop, market and
sell similar products and services nothing contained herein is intended to limit a party's activities or
dealings except as expressly provided herein with respect to the disclosing parry's Confidential
Information.
9. No patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary right is licensed, granted or otherwise
transferred by this Agreement or any disclosure hereunder, except for the right to use such
information in accordance with this Agreement. No warranties of any kind are given for the
Confidential Information disclosed under this Agreement.
10. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until
expiration of the confidentiality period stated in Section 6.
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11. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other
party. Any assignment in violation of this Paragraph will be void. This Agreement will be binding
upon the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
12. The provisions of this Agreement shall not prohibit a disclosure required by law or any court of
competent jurisdiction or any investigation of a governmental or regulatory body which is lawfully
entitled to require any such disclosure; provided that prior to such disclosure the receiving party
shall promptly notify the disclosing party of such requirement so that the disclosing party may
contest such disclosure and otherwise protect its interests in the timing and content of such
disclosure. The receiving party will exercise reasonable efforts to help disclosing party obtain a
protective order or other reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded to the
Confidential Information. If a protective order or other remedy is not obtained, the receiving party
will furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information that the receiving party is legally
required to disclose.
13. If any provision of this Agreement will be held invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be
deemed deleted from this Agreement and replaced by a valid and enforceable provision which so far
as possible achieves the parties' intent in agreeing to the original provision. The remaining
provisions of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
14. If either parry employs attorneys to enforce any rights arising out of this Agreement, each party will
be responsible for the payment of its own attorneys fees.
15. Each parry warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and to lawfully make the
disclosures contemplated hereunder.
16. This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior communications, agreements and understandings. The
provisions of this Agreement may not be modified, amended or waived, except by a written
instrument duly executed by both parties.
17. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to
be an original and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the
same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or any other
reliable means shall be effective for all purposes as delivery of a manually executed original
counterpart. Either party may maintain a copy of this Agreement in electronic form. The parties
further agree that a copy produced from the delivered counterpart or electronic form by any
reliable means (for example, photocopy, facsimile or printed image) shall in all respects be
considered an original.
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EXHIBIT D
NETWORK ACCESS AGREEMENT
This NETWORK ACCESS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home rule municipal corporation with its principal
location at 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, organized under the laws of the State of
Texas and situated in portions of Tarrant, Denton and Wise Counties, Texas, and MATRIX RESOURCES
INC., ("Contractor").
1. The Network. The City owns and operates a computing environment and network (collectively the
"Network"). Contractor wishes to access the City's network in order to provide staff augmentation
services. In order to provide the necessary support, Contractor needs access to city's network and
Internet, Intranet, and email.
2. Grant of Limited Access. Contractor is hereby granted a limited right of access to the City's
Network for the sole purpose of providing staff augmentation services. Such access is granted subject to
the terms and conditions forth in this Agreement and applicable provisions of the City's Administrative
Regulation D-7 (Electronic Communications Resource Use Policy), of which such applicable provisions
are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes herein and are
available upon request.
3. Network Credentials. The City will provide Contractor with Network Credentials consisting of
user IDs and passwords unique to each individual requiring Network access on behalf of the Contractor.
Access rights will automatically expire one (1) year from the date of this Agreement. If this access is
being granted for purposes of completing services for the City pursuant to a separate contract, then, this
Agreement will expire at the completion of the contracted services, or upon termination of the contracted
services, whichever occurs first.
4. Renewal. At the end of the first year and each year thereafter, this Agreement may be renewed
annually if the following conditions are met:
4.1 Contracted services have not been completed.
4.2 Contracted services have not been terminated.
4.3 Within the thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled annual expiration of this Agreement, the
Contractor has provided the City with a current list of its officers, agents, servants, employees or
representatives requiring Network credentials.
Notwithstanding the scheduled contract expiration or the status of completion of services, Contractor
shall provide the City with a current list of officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives that
require Network credentials on an annual basis. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in denial
of access to the Network and/or termination of this Agreement.
5. Network Restrictions. Contractor officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives may
not share the City -assigned user IDs and passwords. Contractor acknowledges, agrees and hereby gives
its authorization to the City to monitor Contractor's use of the City's Network in order to ensure
Contractor's compliance with this Agreement. A breach by Contractor, its officers, agents, servants,
employees or representatives, of this Agreement and any other written instructions or guidelines that the
City provides to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be grounds for the City immediately to deny
Contractor access to the Network and Contractor's Data, terminate the Agreement, and pursue any other
remedies that the City may have under this Agreement or at law or in equity.
6. Termination. In addition to the other rights of termination set forth herein, the City may terminate
this Agreement at any time and for any reason with or without notice, and without penalty to the City. Upon
termination of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to remove entirely any client or communications
software provided by the City from all computing equipment used and owned by the Contractor, its
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officers, agents, servants, employees and/or representatives to access the City's Network.
7. Information Securitv. Contractor agrees to make every reasonable effort in accordance with
accepted security practices to protect the Network credentials and access methods provided by the City
from unauthorized disclosure and use. Contractor agrees to notify the City immediately upon discovery of
a breach or threat of breach which could compromise the integrity of the City's Network, including but not
limited to, theft of Contractor -owned equipment that contains City -provided access software, termination
or resignation of officers, agents, servants, employees or representatives with access to City -provided
Network credentials, and unauthorized use or sharing of Network credentials.
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE
FOR ALL DAMAGES THAT THE CITY MAY INCUR DIRECTLY ON ACCOUNT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS AGREEMENT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES THAT CONTRACTOR MAY INCUR AS A RESULT OF THE CITY'S RESTRICTIONS
TO OR DENIAL OF ACCESS TO CONTRACTOR'S DATA ON ACCOUNT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
AGREEMENT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR
ANY REASONABLE SECURITY MEASURES TAKEN BY THE CITY. IN ADDITION, CONTRACTOR
SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
JUDGMENTS THEREFOR, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR
OMISSION(S) OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES. CONTRACTOR, AT CONTRACTOR'S OWN COST OR
EXPENSE, HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM,
LAWSUIT, DEMAND OR OTHER ACTION TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SAME ARISES FROM THE
NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S) OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
9. Confidential Information. Contractor, for itself and its officers, agents, employees, and
representatives, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as confidential and shall
not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the City. Contractor
further agrees that it shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow
unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way. Contractor
shall notify the City immediately if the security or integrity of any City information has been compromised
or is believed to have been compromised.
10. Right to Audit. Contractor agrees that the City shall, during the initial term, any renewal terms,
and until the expiration of three (3) years after termination or expiration of this contract, have access to
and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, data, documents, papers and
records, both hard copy and electronic, of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this
Agreement. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Contractor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits. Contractor further agrees to include in all its
subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City
shall, during the initial term, any renewal terms, and until expiration of three (3) years after termination or
expiration of the subcontract, have access to and the right fo examine at reasonable times any directly
pertinent books, data, documents, papers and records, both hard copy and electronic, of such
subcontractor involving transactions related to the subcontract, and further that City shall have access
during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph.
City shall give subcontractor reasonable notice of intended audits.
11. Agreement Cumulative. This Agreement is cumulative of and in addition to any written contracts,
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agreements, understandings or acknowledgments with the City signed by Contractor. This Agreement and
any other documents incorporated herein by reference constitute the entire understanding and Agreement
between the City and Contractor as to the matters contained herein regarding Contractor's access to and
use of the City's Network.
12. Amendments. The terms of this Agreement shall not be waived, altered, modified,
supplemented, or amended in any manner except by written instrument signed by an authorized
representative of both the City and Contractor.
13. Assianment. Contractor may not assign or in any way transfer any of its interest in this
Agreement. Any attempted assignment or transfer of all or any part hereof shall be null and void.
14. 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.
15. Force Maieure. Each party shall exercise its best efforts to meet its 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 (force majeure),
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.
16. 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 on the basis of 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.
17. Sianature Authoritv. The signature below of an authorized representative acknowledges that the
Contractor has read this Agreement and agrees to be bound by terms and conditions set forth herein.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
Karen L. Montgomery
Assistant City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
Marry Hendrix
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Assistant City Attorney
M & C: none required
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MATRIX RESOURCES INC.:
By:
Gary Wood
Vice President of Sales
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
Name:
Title:
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Officivi site of the City of Fort Worth =Texa
AgendaCity Council R'
DATE:
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10127/2000
10/27/2009 REFERENCE NO.: C-23876 LOG NAME: 04STAFFING
SERVICES
CODE: C TYPE:
NON -CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize a Professional Services Agreement for Technology Staffing and Placement Services with Digital
Intelligence Systems Corporation, Hudson Highland Group, Inc., Matrix Resources, Inc., and Sentari Technologies,
Inc., for the Information Technology Solutions Department at an Annual Expenditure of Up to $%8,725.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements for technology
staffing and placement services with Digital Intelligence Systems Corporation, Hudson Highland Group, Inc., Matrix Resources,
Inc., and Sentad Technologies, Inc., for the Information Technology Solutions Department at an annual expenditure of up to
$968,725.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of these service agreements is to allow the Information Technology Solutions Department (ITS) to have agreements in
place for staff augmentation to assist in the development and implementation of technology projects and services in the City. These
projects would include but not be limited to: 1) assistance in the installation and implementation of software packages; 2)
assistance for short-term resolution of problems, such as staffing shortages for technology related projects; and 3) staffing
placement in City departments such as ITS, Financial Management Systems, Municipal Court and Code Compliance.
On May 14, 2009, proposals were received in response to the ITS staffing services Request for Proposal (RFP) No, 08-0335. ITS
staff evaluated the proposals and recommends that the requested staff augmentation be awarded to Digital Intelligence Systems
Corporation, Hudson Highland Group, Inc., Matrix Resources, Inc., and Sentari Technologies, Inc.
Digital Intelligence Systems Corporation, Hudson Highland Group, Inc., are the two new companies selected from the recent
RFP. Matrix Resources, Inc., and Sentari Technologies, Inc., have already been providing contractors to the City the past three
years. There are currently 13 contractors from Matrix and Sentah, (for projects in ITS and Financial Management Systems and
vacancy bac kfills) with the City. The areas in which the contractors are working include Applications, Desktop, Help Desk,
Business Analysis and Planning, Project Management, ITS Operations and Business Coordination. The Fiscal Year 2009
expenditures for these two vendors total $948,721.00. If the current on board contractors stay with the City for all of Fiscal Year
2010 then the projected expenditures would be $1,660,672.00. To help manage expenditures, this request is for $968,725.00 which
is expected to take us through May 2010 at which time we will come back to City Council for additional authorization.
BID ADVERTISEMENT - The RFP was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Teleqram on April 8, 2009 and April 15, 2009. The City
received 37 proposals.
For each staff augmentation or project request, the four recommended vendors will be provided a City Requirements Statement
and given the opportunity to reply to the specific request by providing a Statement of Work or candidate referrals. The vendor which
provides the most effective and feasible Statement of Work will be selected. ITS will work with both the customer department and
the Budget Department to ensure that adequate funds are budgeted for all projects utilizing these services.
Vendors were also asked to submit responses for the cost of placing employees for ITS Department's vacant positions. Use of this
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portion of the agreements will be limited to placements where normal recruiting efforts may yield few qualified applicants and filling
'the vacancy is mission critical.
The vendors were informed that no guarantee is made for the amount of service that may be purchased under this agreement
M/WBE - The vendors are in compliance with the City's MWBE Ordinance by committing 10 percent MWWBE participation. The
City's goal on this project is 10 percent.
RENEWAL OPTIONS - These agreements may be renewed up to three successive one year terms at the City's option. This action
does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's
obligation during the renewal term.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made for each agreement by the City
Manager for an amount up to $25,000.00 and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been
appropriated.
FISCAL INFORMATIONICERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
the participating departments.
TO Fund/Account/Centem FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
Karen Montgomery (6222)
Peter Anderson (8781)
Mai Tran (8858)
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