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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 61844City Secretary Contract No. 61844 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. Vendor Services Agreement Page 1 of 13 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX City Secretary Contract No. 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 2 of 13 City Secretary Contract No. 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 3 of 13 City Secretary Contract No. 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 4 of 13 City Secretary Contract No. 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. Vendor Services Agreement Page 5 of 13 City Secretary Contract No. 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 8 of 13 City Secretary Contract No. 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) Vendor Services Agreement Page 9 of 13 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 a o F r�'01-id �e OVo °=d 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 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 10 of 13 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. New Install Section -�_ r .� ----------- F1 Replace Section Vendor Services Agreement Page 11 of 13 City Secretary Contract No. 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 Vendor Services Agreement $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 Page 12 of 13 City Secretary Contract No. 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 13 of 13: