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VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation and
LONESTAR ACOUSTICS, LLC ("Vendor"), a for profit company, each individually referred to as a
"party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Vendor Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B — Price Schedule; and
4. Exhibit C — Verification of Signature Authority Form,
Exhibits A, B and C, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement
for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A, B or C and
the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall control.
1. Scone of Services. Replace and install a sound masking system Exhibit "A," - Scope of
Services more specifically describes the services to be provided hereunder.
2. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below
("Effective Date") and shall expire one year from effective date ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated
earlier in accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). City Shall have the option, in its sole discretion,
to renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to four (4) one-year renewal options.
3. Compensation. City shall pay Vendor an amount not to exceed FOURTEEN
THOUSAND NINE -HUNDRED -NINETY-SIX DOLLARS AND 25/00 ($14,996.25) in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit `B," Payment Schedule, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes. Vendor 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. City shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement
unless City first approves such expenses in writing. City agrees to pay all invoices of Vendor within thirty
(30) days of receipt of such invoice.
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of termination.
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4.2 Non -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 shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obliizations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City with services requested
by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor
has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor shall return all City provided data to City in a machine-readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has
made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's
services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective
Date of this Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in
writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of
City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary,
City shall promptly notify Seller. It will be the responsibility of Seller to submit reasons objecting
to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City,
but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
5.3 Unauthorized Access. Vendor shall store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
Vendor shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after
final payment under this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents,
papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during
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normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give
Vendor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Indenendent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor shall operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and
not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Vendor shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, Vendors and subVendors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall
not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, Vendors and subVendors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein shall be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees or subVendor of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents,
servants, employees or subVendor of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City.
Vendor shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself,
and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or subVendor.
Liabilitv and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS
OR EMPLOYEES.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Vendor agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from City's use of the software and/or documentation in accordance with this
Agreement, it being understood that this agreement to defend, settle or pay shall 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 shall have the right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all
negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim;
however, City shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement,
negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to protect City's interest, and City agrees to cooperate
with Vendor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility
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for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for
infringement arising under this Agreement, City shall have the sole right to conduct the
defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and
to settle or compromise any such claim; however, Vendor shall fully participate and
cooperate with 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
shall not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify City under this Agreement. If the software
and/or documentation or any part thereof is held to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined
or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or compromise, such use is materially adversely
restricted, Vendor shall, at its 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 andfor documentation with equally suitable,
compatible, and functionally equivalent non -infringing software and/or documentation at no
additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available
to Vendor terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to Vendor by City,
subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City under
law.
Assienment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.
Vendor and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement
prior to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub -Vendor shall execute a
written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which sub Vendor shall agree to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any work pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coveraze 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
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Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Vendor, its employees, agents,
representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the work is being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident, each accident/occurrence
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage shall be claims -made and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Reauirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in
respect to the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage shall be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice shall be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to the
Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
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26. Immigration Nationalitv Act. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility
of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor shall provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures
and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Vendor.
27. Ownership of Work Product, City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation, created, published, displayed, and/or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"), Further, City
shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product shall inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product shall be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title and interest in
and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free
from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
28. Signature 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. This
Agreement and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor whose
name, title and signature is affixed on the Verification of Signature Authority Form, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "C". Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering
into this Agreement or any amendment hereto.
29. Change in Companv Name or Ownership. Vendor shall notify City's Purchasing
Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining
updated City records. The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such
as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's
resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the
specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
30. No Boveott of Israel, If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
2270 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel"
and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas
Government Code. By signing this contract, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
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verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during
the term of the contract.
31, Prohibition on BovcottinLy Enerev Companies. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance
with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2),
the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or
more, which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City, with a company (with 10 or more
full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms
by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2)_ To
the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the 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 Aeainst Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as added
by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1), the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods
or services that has a value of $100,000 or more which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of
the City, with a company (with 10 or more full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written
verification from the company that it. (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the
term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm
entity" and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the
Texas Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1). To the extent that
Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,
Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
(signature page follows)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
✓LWes.
By.
Valerie Washington (Aug 13, 2024 16:43 CDT)
Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Aug 13, 2024 2024
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:
Name: Roger Venables
Title: Aviation Systems Director
ATTEST: oR°ncn
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By:
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
VENDOR:
LONESTAR ACOUSTICS, LLC
By:
Name: Eric Dollyhigh
Title: Owner
Date: 11 , 2024
Vendor Services Agreement — Exhibit C
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: Er&yv L. /Ro-c�
Name: Erin L. Roden
Title: Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Cafu7ace- Pa�rCtia��
By: Candace Pagliara(Aug 202407:24 CDT)
Name: Candace Pagliara
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: NIA
Form 1295: NIA
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Lonestar Acoustics, LLC.
28 Prestige Circle, Suite 3100
Allen, TX, 75002
City Secretary Contract No.
To replace and install a turnkey sound masking system at Meacham International Airport
Administration, 201 American Concourse, Yd Fort Worth, Texas 76106.
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EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
Lonestar Acoustics, LLC.
28 Prestige Circle, Suite 3100
Allen, TX, 75002
Cambridge Qt 100
Single Zone Sound Masking Generator
Cambridge Qt Sound Masking Emitters - 4 PACK
4 Pack of Emitters with 16ft RJ45 UTP Cables (63 Emitters)
5Y Plenum -Rated Gable
Installation
During Norma! Business Hours (Sam-5Pm M-F) -After Hours Availahle for
Additional Charge
shipping
Total
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$1,195
1 $1,195
$595
15.75 $9,371.25
$135
2 $270
$4,075
1 $4,075
$85
1 $85
$14,996.25
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EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Lonestar Acoustics, LLC.
28 Prestige Circle, Suite 3100
Allen, TX, 75002
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legaIIy bind Vendor and to execute any agreement,
amendment or change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order,
resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor. Vendor
will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory
authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been
properly executed by Vendor.
1. Name:
Position:
Signature
2. Name:
Positron:
Signature
Name:
Position:
Signature
Name: Eric Dollyhigh
Sig re of id(nt / CEO
Other Title: Owner 5-F�?:00
Date: 'C�j j 21 21
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