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VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
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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 SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (“Vendor”), a
Delaware corporation, 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 calibration, certification, maintenance, parts, and
repairs for 11 fume hoods at the Police Department Forensics Laboratory (“Crime Lab”) located at 3616
East Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76103 (“Services”), which are set forth in more detail in Exhibit
“A” (“Scope of Services”), attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. The Initial Term of this Agreement is for a period beginning on the date this
Agreement is executed by the City (“Effective Date”), and terminating on December 31, 2026
(“Termination Date”), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. This Agreement may
be renewed and extended under the same terms and conditions for up to four (4) successive one-year periods
(each a “Renewal Term”) by mutual consent of the parties.
3. Compensation.
3.1 Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed fifty thousand dollars
and zero cents ($50,000.00). Payment will be made in accordance with the attached Exhibit “B”
(“Payment Schedule”), attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
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.
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-Appropriation 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
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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 Termination 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
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
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as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement and
not as an 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 and Vendor’s
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, 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 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
ACTION AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT,
TRADEMARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM
CITY’S USE OF SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO DEFEND,
SETTLE, OR PAY WILL NOT APPLY IF CITY MODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE
OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, VENDOR 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
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INTERESTS, AND CITY AGREES 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 ACTION AND 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 MATERIALLY ADVERSELY RESTRICTED, VENDOR
WILL, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE: (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 EQUALLY SUITABLE,
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 MAY 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.
10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
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$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):Applicable 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 with respect
to the contracted services.
(b) The workers’ compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of thirty (30) days’ notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. At least ten (10) days’ notice will be
acceptable in the event of cancellation due to 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 address
below.
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(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 party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail (formerly Energy Way)
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With a copy to Fort Worth City Attorney’s Office
at same address
To VENDOR:
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Jeffrey Grindstaff, Area Sales Professional
5800 Granite Parkway, Suite 600
Plano, TX 75024
jeffrey.grindstaff@siemens.com
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,
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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 other party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation
or 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 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 state; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other similar cause
not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose performance is
affected (collectively, “Force Majeure Event”). The performance of any such obligation is suspended during
the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the affected Party provides
notice of the Force Majeure Event and an explanation as to how it prevents or hinders the Party’s
performance as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event, with the
reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice required by this
section must be addressed and delivered in accordance 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 contract construction to the
effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the
interpretation of 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.
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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 Nationality 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 and 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 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.
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
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 Company 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
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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 Boycott 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” have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
To the extent that Chapter 2271 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 Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
31. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. If Vendor has fewer than10 employees
or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. 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 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. The terms “boycott energy company” and “company” have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Section 2276 of the Texas Government Code. 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. 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 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the
City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services 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. The terms “discriminate,” “firearm
entity,” and “firearm trade association” have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2274 of the
Texas Government Code. 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, email, or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically
inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
34. Attorneys’ Fees, Penalties, and Liquidated Damages. To the extent that anything in the
attached exhibits could be interpreted to require the City to pay attorneys’ fees for any action contemplated
or taken, or to pay penalties or liquidated damages in any amount, City objects to these terms and such
terms are hereby deleted from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
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35. Indemnity. To the extent that anything in the attached exhibits could be interpreted to
require the City to indemnify, defend, or hold Vendor or any third-party harmless from damages of any
kind or character, the City objects to these terms and such terms are hereby deleted from the Agreement
and shall have no force or effect.
36. No Debt. Consistent with Article 11 § 5 of the Texas Constitution, it is understood and
agreed that all obligations of the City hereunder are subject to the availability of funds. If such funds are
not appropriated or become unavailable, the City shall have the right to terminate the Agreement except for
the portions of funds which have been appropriated prior to termination.
37. Agreement Controlling. If any provisions of the attached Exhibits A or B below conflict
with the preceding terms, are prohibited by law, or conflict with any applicable rule, regulation, or ordinance
of the City, the terms of the preceding thirty-six sections of the Agreement shall control.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By: ___________________________
Name: William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: _________________________________
SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.:
By: ___________________________
Name: Jason Haddock
Title: Branch General Manager
Date: _________________________________
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended:
By: ______________________________
Name: Robert A. Alldredge, Jr.
Title: Executive Assistant Chief
Attest:
By: ______________________________
Name: 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.
By: ______________________________
Name: Loraine Coleman
Title: Administrative Services Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: ______________________________
Name: Trey Qualls
Title: Assistant City Attorney
_________________________________
Mark Houghteling- BFBA
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Police Department Forensics Laboratory (Crime Lab) has 11 fume hoods for analyzing
forensic evidence. The fume hoods must be calibrated, certified, and maintained annually to
ensure reliability of forensic analysis and safe handling of volatile and toxic chemicals. The
Crime Lab will use chemical fume hood testing and calibration services to maintain the fume
hood integrity for certification. The services will also include notification of necessary repairs.
Any repair costs will be separate from this agreement, but will be provided at a 20% discounted
labor rate and 60% discounted material/parts rate.
Siemens proprietary components are installed at the Crime Lab to regulate and control the
functions of 11 fume hoods. Only a Siemens technician has the ability to properly program the
Siemens Apogee controllers for fume hood actuators and valves. Siemens technicians are the
only personnel able to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, replace, or program Siemens proprietary
software and equipment.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE