HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 61024CSC No. 61024
FORT WORTHS
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, acting by and
through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and The Brave Fight, LLC ("Vendor"), a Texas
limited liability company, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each individually
referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scope of Services. Vendor will provide counseling services for Sworn Personnel and
authorized civilian personnel (911 Call -talkers and Dispatchers) ("Services"), in accordance with the
descriptions and specifications which are set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services,
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. This Agreement shall begin upon execution by the City ("Effective Date") and shall
expire on September 30, 2024 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this
Agreement ("Initial Term"). Upon the expiration of the Initial Term, the Agreement shall renew under the
same terms and conditions for up to four (4) one-year renewal periods, unless City or Vendor provides the
other party with notice of non -renewal at least 60 days before the expiration of the Initial Term or renewal
period. However, if funds are not appropriated, the City may cancel the Agreement with at least 30 days'
written notification to the Vendor.
3. Compensation.
3.1 Vendor understands and agrees that the City will award non-exclusive purchase
agreements to multiple vendors for Services as outlined in Request for Proposals ("RFP") 24-0018,
which is on file with the City's Police Department. Vendor further understands that the aggregate
amount of all contracts awarded to multiple vendors under the RFP will be in an amount not to
exceed one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($100,000.00), and the City makes no
promise or guarantee of the total number of therapy sessions at a flat fee per session that will be
assigned to Vendor under this Agreement.
3.2 City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251
of the Texas Government Code) and the provisions of this Agreement, including Exhibit `B" -
Payment Schedule, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
3.3 Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for
City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional
costs for such services. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified
by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
4. Termination. OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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4.1. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with at least 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-Annropriation 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 will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination, and Vendor will 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 will 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 will 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 will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as
confidential and will 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 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 will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to submit
reasons objecting to disclosure to the Texas Attorney General. A determination on whether such
reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the
State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must 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 will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, 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
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relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will 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 will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Vendor or any of
its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any employment
benefits from City. Vendor will 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 contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 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, REPRESENTATIVES,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER
REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING
ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS) AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 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,
MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRSENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR AGREES
TO DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, ANY CLAIM OR
A CTIONA GAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OFANYPA TENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE
MARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM CITY'S USE
OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO DEFEND,
SETTLE, OR PAY WILL NOT APPLYIF CITYMODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE
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OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, VENDOR WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY
SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR
COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER,
CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH
SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT CITY'S
INTERESTS, AND CITYAGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR IN DOING SO. IN
THE EVENT CITY, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT
AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CITY
WILL HAVE 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 WILL FULLY
PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH CLAIM OR
ACTION. CITY AGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY SUCH
CLAIM OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITY MAY RECEIVE RELATING
THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF
PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES WILL 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 MA TERIALL Y AD VERSEL Y RESTRICTED, VENDOR
WILL, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE AND AS CITY'S SOLE REMEDY, EITHER: (A) PROCURE
FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION; OR (B) MODIFY THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION TO
MAKE IT NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH MODIFICATION DOES NOT
MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT CITY'S AUTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION, OR (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND
DOCUMENTATION WITH EQUALL YSUITABLE, COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY
EQUIVALENT NON -INFRINGING SOFTWARE AND 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 MA Y SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES
AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW.
9. Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor will 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 will 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 will 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, the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
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10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policie of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired, and non -owned.
(c) Workers' Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are 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): [01 ApplicableXI N/A
$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 must 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 must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to
the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
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(c) A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. At least ten (10) days' notice will be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must 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 will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will 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 will 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 must immediately
desist from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will 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, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN 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 will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants, or representatives, or (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other parry by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
To VENDOR:
The Brave Fight, LLC
Tempa Sherrill, M.S., LPC-S, Founder and Owner
505 Pecan Street, Suite 102
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-381-6991
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With a copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
at same address
14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither City nor Vendor will, 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 will 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 does 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 will 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 will 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 will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Majeure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not
limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public
enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency
of the United States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
performance is affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Parry's performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance the notice section of this Agreement.
20. Headings Not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will 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 had the
opportunity to review and revise this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that
any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of
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this Agreement.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument executed by
an authorized representative of each party.
23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement 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 will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will 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 will 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 and Nationalitv Act. Vendor must 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 will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must 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 WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
27. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
will 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 will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation, or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will 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 Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
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
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Agreement, and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor. 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 must 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 may adversely impact 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
2271 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" has the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
By signing this Agreement, 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 Agreement.
31. Prohibition on Bovcotting Energv Companies. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance
with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for
goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds
of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written
verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy
companies during the term of this Agreement. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides
written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott
energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
32. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the City
is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that
is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time
employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor 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. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,
by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the
City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association during the term of this Agreement.
33. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
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Name: Tempa Skrrill, M.S., LPC-S
Title: Founder and Owner
Date: 02/26/24
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Narne: Jannette S. Goodall Title:
City Secretary
Contract Authorization:
M&C: None Required
Date M&C Approved: N/A
Form 1295: N/A
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.
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Name: Loraine Coleman
Title: Administrative Services Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality:
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Name: Trey Qualls
Title: Assistant City Attorney
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.0 CONTRACTOR'S REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER FOR BID TO BE
EVALUATED
1.1 Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience
conducting services similar or related to the Scope of Services.
1.2 Contractor shall have and operate a full-time, permanent business
address with the ability to be reached by email and telephone.
1.3 Contractor place of business cannot exceed the 60 miles distance
from the City of Fort Worth City Hall, located at 200 Texas St, Fort
Worth Texas, 76102.
1.4 Contractor must be or have personnel that are Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with an active
license to practice in Texas
1.5 Contractor shall meet the specifications listed on Exhibit A.
2.0 INTENT
2.1 The City of Fort Worth (City) Police Department invites qualified
professionals to provide counseling services to sworn personnel and
authorized civilian personnel (911 Call -takers and Dispatchers).
3.0 ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS
3.1 EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
3.2 CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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3.3 LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
3.4 LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
3.5 LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
4.0 BACKGROUND
4.1 The City of Fort Worth Police Department is implementing a First
Responder's Mental Health Program, designed to provide no cost
clinical resources for sworn personnel and authorized civilian
personnel (911 Call -takers and Dispatchers).
4.2 Clinical resources include counseling and psychologist office visits
that can be accessed without having to go through employee
assistance program, officer wellness programs at a police
department, a peer network, or insurance referrals.
5.0 COUNSELING SERVICES
5.1 Contractor should be responsible of implementing a process that is
completely separate from employer, in this case the City. This
process should meet the minimum requirements listed below:
5.1.1 Wholly anonymous
5.1.2 Include a provider reimbursement procedure that does not
include:
5.1.2.1 The employee name; or
5.1.2.2 Any other identifying information.
5.1.3 Contractor agrees to provide a billing system that is
confidential and does not include first responders identifying
information, however, counseling service will be able to
internally correlate to a specific first responder for auditing
purposes should the City require it.
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5.1.4 Contractor shall bill for a flat fee per session, each session
should be of a minimum of one hour.
5.1.5 The City will not reimburse the Contract for any additional time
increments to the session.
5.2 The selected professional should possess:
5.2.1 A Master's degree level, with an active license to practice in
Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist (LMFT).
5.2.2 This fully licensed therapist will provide:
5.2.2.1 Initial intake;
5.2.2.2 Assessment; and
5.2.2.3 Therapy session;
5.3 All clients will have a minimum of three (3) sessions to ensure
stability, with the option to attend three (3) additional sessions for a
total of six (6). Additional sessions are allowed.
5.4 All session shall be in -person, online sessions are not allowed. The
City is expecting one session a month per sworn employee, however
if the therapist considers that sessions should be provided with a
different periodicity, the City is not restricting the frequency of the
sessions.
5.5 Will only apply to individual therapy sessions — excludes group
therapy
5.6 Upon assessment, if the therapist recommends a higher level of
care, or the client prefers another option, appropriate referral will be
made
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5.7 In order to maintain confidentiality a client will have scheduled
appointments at counseling location. The City will create a website
which will be available for approved employees to access resources
selected for this program.
5.8 Contractor agrees to maintain flexibility in scheduling due to the
nature of first responder work and will schedule clients for services
within forty-eight (48) hours of request. If the Contractor is unable to
provide an appointment within this timeframe, the employee can
select a different provider.
5.9 Counseling will provide individualized care based on client
assessment utilizing evidence -based practices; this can include the
specialization to conduct Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or
other evidence -based solutions to address trauma.
5.10 The City will reimburse the vendor monthly.
5.11 This program is funded using grants funds, Contractor agrees that
City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment
under the Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Vendor
involving transactions relating to the Agreement. Vendor agrees that
City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary
Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this section. City shall give Vendor reasonable advance
notice of intended audits.
5.12 Contractor must have an active and current registration without
Active Exclusions Records in the SAM.GOV Portal.
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EXHIBIT B
COST SCHEDULE SUMMARY
$100.00 Flat Fee Per Therapy Session
EXHIBIT B
COST SCHEDULE SUMMARY
This sheet will be used to evaluate costs and pricing. This sheet must be in a separate sealed
envelope inside the main package marked "PRICING." Please do not include pricing within the
proposal response documents whatsoever.
Proposer may Quantity
include any
additional
services and
fees. however,
pricing for this
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evaluated for the
cost of items
listed below.
Description
Therapy Session — Flat Fee I
727
per session
Total Price $72,700
Unit of Measure Unit Price per Total
(UOM) Session (*)
$100.00
$72,700
EACH $100
Vendor shall invoice no more frequently than monthly for services provided.
Vendor shall send invoices electronically to City's centralized Accounts Payable invoice email
address: supplierinvoices@fortworthtexas.gov.
Payment Terms are Net 30.
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