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FORTWORTH.
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 DALLAS
HATS INC. ("Vendor"), a Texas Corporation, each individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively
referred to as the "Parties."
1. Scope of Services. Vendor will provide City with promotional hats on an as -needed basis.
2. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below
("Effective Date") and shall expire one year later ("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 in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement
and Exhibit "A," — Vendor's Quote. Total annual payment made under this Agreement by City shall
be in an amount up to Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00).
The Parties may engage in multiple transactions to purchase goods under this Agreement. For each
purchase made pursuant to this Agreement, Vendor must supply a quote for the subject goods. If the City
accepts the quote and places an order for the goods, that quote shall be considered an addendum to this
agreement but is not required to be filed in the City records. The Parties will maintain all quotes for the 3-
year Audit period included herein.
Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt. In the event of a disputed or contested
billing, only the portion being contested will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be
paid. City will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on
any contested portion of the billing until the contest has been mutually resolved. For contested billings, the
City shall make payment in full to Vendor within 60 days of the date the contested matter is resolved. If
City fails to make such payment, Vendor may, after giving 7 days' written notice to City, suspend services
under this Agreement until paid in full, including interest calculated from the date the billing contest was
resolved. In the event of suspension of services, Vendor will have no liability to City for delays or damages
caused to City because of such suspension of services.
Vendor shall 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
shall 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
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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 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 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 Obligations 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 contract, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
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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
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. Indeuendent 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 sub -vendors. 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 OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCL UDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) 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
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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
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 and/or 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.
Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assiiu went. 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 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
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10.2
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
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.
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
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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 shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compiliance with Laws. Ordinances. Rules and ReLyulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall 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 shall immediately desist
from and correct the violation.
11.1 Federal Compliance: Vendor agrees to comply with all federal statutes relating to
nondiscrimination, labor standards, domestic preference and environmental compliance. Additionally, for
work to be performed under the Agreement or subcontract thereof, including procurement of materials or
leases of equipment, Vendor shall notify each potential subcontractor or supplier of the Vendor's federal
compliance obligations. These may include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 USC 676 et. seq.),
(d) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (e) the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 USC 621 et. seq.) and the Age Discrimination Act of 1974,
as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (f) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in any specific statute(s) applicable to any Federal funding for this
Agreement; (g) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to this
Agreement; (h) applicable provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act under 40 USC § 3141 — 3148, and the
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act under 40 USC § 3701 — 3708; (i) applicable provisions of
the Rights to Invention Made Under Contract or Agreement Act under 37 CFR Part 401; 0) applicable
provisions of the Clean Air Act under 42 USC § 7401 — 7671, the Energy Federal Water Pollution Control
Act 33 USC § 1251-1387, and the Energy Policy Conservation Act under 42 USC § 6201; (k) compliance
with all Buy America requirements under 23 USC 313 and 23 CFR 635.410, which require a domestic
manufacturing process for any steel or iron products; (1) Compliance with Prohibition on Certain
Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment under 2 CFR §200.216 and §200.471;
(m) compliance with federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, which prohibit participation of debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible
vendor or its suppliers using federal funds; (n) compliance with federal restriction on lobbying expenditures
under 2 CFR 200 clauses: (o) consistent with Domestic preferences for procurements under 2 CFR
§200.322, which provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials
produced in the United States as appropriate and to the greatest extent practicable.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
Subvendors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of
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Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any
individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY VENDOR, ITS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBVENDORS 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 shall be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To CITY:
To VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager Dallas Hats Inc.
200 Texas Street Eddie Morales, Owner
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 3028 Lincoln Court
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 Garland, TX 75041
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at: Facsimile: NA
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102
14. Solicitation of Em0ovees. Neither City nor Vendor shall, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the person's employer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall 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 shall 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 shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired.
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19. Force Maieure. 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 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 with Section 13 of this Agreement.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, shall 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
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or Exhibit A.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibit A, 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 shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall 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 shall 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 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
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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 Authoritv. 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. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
29. Change in Comuanv 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 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
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
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 Bovcotting Eneruv Companies. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with
Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, 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
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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. 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 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,
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 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. 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 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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Name: Marva Fuller -Slider
Title: Sr. Administrative Assistant
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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By:
Name: Jessika J. Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
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Form 1295:2024-1185759
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
City Secretary Contract No.
EXHIBIT A
VENDOR'S QUOTE
Vendor Services Agreement
DALLAS HATS INC
3028 LINCOLN CT
GARLAND, TX 75041
Name / Address
CITY OF FORT WORTH
MARVA FULLER -SLIDER
5001 JAMES AVE STE #301
FORT WORTH, TX 76115
Ship To
CITY OF FORT WORTH
MARVA FULLER -SLIDER
5001 JAMES AVE STE #301
FORT WORTH, TX 76115
US
Customer Phone Customer E-mail Terms Ship Date
817-392-8057 MARVA.FULLER-SLIDER@FORTWORTH... CREDIT CARD 7/24/2024
Item Description Ordered
PHO 01 BANGORA STRAW W/ BLACK BIPLAY 300
Sales Order
Date S.O. No.
7/24/2024 4545
Ship Via P.O. No.
Rate Amount
14.00 4,200.00
Total $4,200.00
EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
DALLAS HATS INC.
3028 LINCOLN COURT
GARLAND, TX 75041
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following
individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally 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.
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Vendor Services Agreement — Exhibit C
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
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Complete Nos, 1- 4 and 6 it there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos.1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place certificate Number:
of business. 2024-1185759
DALLAS HATS
Garland, TX United States date Filed:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is 07/10/2024
being filed.
City of fort worth Date Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
0000008453
Texas Hats
Nature of interest
4
Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling Intermediary
Morales, Eddie Garland, TX United States X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION w,l
My name is r' Gk� f
and my date of birth is 0 �> I 7--�- I 1��
My address is 302,j? L)+JGOLwf c7 (;k%W-W'I) -.rQ iJt)`f y
(street) (City) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in /' �•�J County, State of 't .4 on the day of (month) 20 (year)
Signature of authorizo 'ageeoffon r�ti g business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V4,1.0.078aba0
FORT WORTH,
Routing and Transmittal Slip
Transportation & Public Works Department
DOCUMENT TITLE: Dallas Hats Inc.
For: Vendor Service Agreement
M&C: NA CPN: _
CSO: DOC#:
Date:
To:
Name
Department Initials Date Out
1.
Marva Fuller -Slider
HR- Signature MF F
2.
Anna Benavides
TPW — Initials m
AB
3.
Martin Phillips
TPW- Initials M T
4.
Lauren Prieur
TPW- Signature
5.
Jessika Williams
Legal- Signature JW 1w
6.
Jesica McEachern
ACM- Signature ,c,*'
7.
Ronald Gonzales
CSO — Initial
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8.
Jannette Goodall
CSO-Signature
9.
Allison Tidwell
CSO-Assign CSC
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Tabitha Giddings
TPW-Admin
11.
10.
DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE: All documents received from any and all
City Departments requesting City Manager's signature for approval MUST BE ROUTED TO THE
APPROPRIATE ACM for approval first. Once the ACM has signed the routing slip, David will review
and take the next steps.
NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED: []YES ®No
RUSH: []YES ®No SAME DAY: []YES ®No NEXT DAY: ❑YES ®No
ROUTING TO CSO: ®YES ❑No
Action Required:
❑ As Requested
❑ For Your Information
® Signature/Routing and or Recording
❑ Comment
❑ File
❑ Attach Signature, Initial and Notary Tabs