HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 62439CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 62439
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND
FORT WORTH HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort
Worth ("City"), a home -rule municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Texas, and the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ("Contractor"), a Texas non-profit
corporation, each individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively referred to as the
"Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce provides capacity building
professional services to Business Equity firms; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce on a consulting basis to provide professional services to achieve clear
outcomes, as outlined in Attachment "A", to small Business Equity firms and to Fort Worth
residents who are owners of these small businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has offered to provide
such professional services on a consulting basis with the City to citizens of the City of Fort
Worth.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements contained herein, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Services.
Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be performed, with good
faith and due diligence, all measurables ("Services") described in Attachment "A" and
incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this Agreement. The Services shall be performed
in accordance with these measurables, attached hereto as Attachment "A" and with the budget,
described in Section 3 below.
2. Term.
Such Services are to be provided for a period beginning October 1, 2024, and ending
September 30, 2025 (the "Term").
3. Fee.
In consideration of the Services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, City promises
and agrees to pay Contractor $178,504.00 in four installments of $44,626.00 to be paid upon
submission and approval of quarterly reports. There will be no payments remitted for this
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FT. WORTH, TX
FY2024-25 contract term until all reports and required documents defined herein have been
submitted and approved for the previous contract year.
Contractor will submit an electronic quarterly report no later than the 10t` of the month
after the end of each quarter. The reports will include key performance indicator metric progress
as set forth in Attachment "A."
If the information if not complete, payment will not be rendered until such completed
information is submitted in each measurable.
4. Termination.
Either party may, without or without cause, cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the other party of such intent to terminate. If the City exercises its right to
terminate this Agreement prior to its expiration, Contractor's obligations to the City under this
Agreement shall continue until the date such termination actually takes effect. In the event of
such termination, on the date of termination Contractor shall reimburse to the City all funds it
has received, but not otherwise committed, earned by Services performed, or encumbered by
contract, under this Agreement. If, on the date of termination, Services have been performed by
Contractor but Contractor has not been reimbursed for such Services, City shall reimburse
Contractor for the Services performed up to the date of termination.
5. Monitoring.
Contractor covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the
effectiveness of the Services, and City shall have access at all reasonable hours to offices and
records of Contractor for the purpose of such monitoring.
6. Independent Contractor.
Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer,
agent, servant, or employee of the City of Fort Worth. Contractor shall have exclusive control of
and the exclusive right to control the details of the services performed hereunder, and all persons
performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
agents, servants, employees, subcontractors and program participants. The doctrine of respondent
superior shall not apply as between the City and contractor, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, or program participants, and nothing herein shall be construed as
creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is expressly understood
and agreed that no officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor is in the paid service
of the City of Fort Worth.
7. Indemnification.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL LIABILITY
FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SUSTAINED
IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR
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INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS
OR EMPLOYEES.
CONTRACTOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY,
INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND AT IT'S OWN EXPENSE, THE CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO
ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION,
PERFORMANCE, OR ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND
AGREEMENT, AND/OR THE SERVICES PERFORMED HEREUNDER, EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE GROSS OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE
CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
IN THE EVENT IT IS DETERMINED THAT CONTRACTOR HAS MISUSED,
MISAPPLIED OR MISAPPROPRIATED ALL OR ANY PART OF THE FUNDS
PROVIDED HEREUNDER, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD
HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR
SUITS RESULTING FROM SUCH MISUSE, MISAPPLICATION OR
MISAPPROPRIATION.
Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a
release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above.
This Section 7 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8. Form 990, Non -Profit.
Within 30 calendar days following the execution of this Agreement, Contractor must
supply the City with a copy of the completed Form 990 filed with the Internal Revenue Service
for the full tax year immediately preceding the Effective Date. If Contractor, as a charitable or
nonprofit organization, has or claims an immunity or exemption (statutory or otherwise) from
and against liability for damage or injury, including death, to persons or property, Contractor
hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such immunity or exemption as against
the City.
9. Assignment.
Contractor shall not assign or subcontract all or any part of its rights, privileges or duties
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City, and any attempted assignment of
subcontract of same without such prior written approval shall be void and constitute a breach of
this agreement.
10. Compliance with Law.
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Contractor, its officers, agents, employees and subcontractors, shall abide by and comply
with all laws, federal, state and local, including all ordinances, rules and regulations of the City
of Fort Worth. It is agreed and understood that, if City calls to the attention of Contractor any
such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, agents, employees or
subcontractors, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct such violation.
11. Non -Discrimination.
Contractor, in the execution, performance or attempted performance of this Agreement,
will not discriminate against any person or persons because of disability, age, familial status, sex,
race, religion, color, national origin, transgender, gender identity or gender expression, nor will
Contractor permit its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors to engage in such
discrimination.
This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17,
Article III, Division 3, of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth ("Discrimination in
Employment Practices"), and Contractor hereby covenants and agrees that Contractor, its agents,
employees and subcontractors have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no
employee, or employee -applicant has been discriminated against by the terms of such ordinance
by either Contractor, its agents, employees or subcontractors.
12. Insurance.
a. Contractor shall furnish a certificate of insurance as proof that it has secured and
paid for a policy of public liability insurance covering all public risks incident to or in connection
with the execution, performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of this contract and
agreement.
Such amounts shall be as follows:
Bodily injury or death, per person $250,000
Bodily injury or death, per occurrence $500,000
Property damage, per occurrence $100,000
With the understanding and agreement that such insurance amounts shall be revised
upward at City's option and the Contractor shall revise such amounts within thirty (30) days
following notice to Contractors of such requirements. The City of Fort Worth, its' Officers,
Employees and Volunteers shall be named as an Additional Insured. This insurance shall not be
canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non -renewed, unless thirty (30) days prior written
notice has been given to the City of Fort Worth.
b. Contractor further agrees that it shall comply with the Worker's Compensation
Act of Texas and shall provide Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability coverage with
limits consistent with statutory benefits outlined in the Texas Workers' Compensation Act (Art.
8308 — 1.01 et seq. Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.) and minimum policy limits for Employers' Liability of
$100,000 for each accident/occurrence, $500,000 bodily injury disease policy limit and $100,000
per disease per employee. The policy shall be endorsed with a Waiver of Subrogation on behalf
of the City of Fort Worth.
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13. Fiscal Fundine Out.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal
period for any payments hereunder, City will notify Contractor 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 shall have been appropriated.
14. Audit.
Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Contract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this
Contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in
order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give
Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Contractor further agrees to include in all of its subcontractor agreements hereunder a
provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of
three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine
any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving
transactions to the subcontract, and further that City shall have access during normal working
hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in
order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give
subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
15. Venue.
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, or attempted performance of this Agreement, venue for said action shall lie in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort
Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
16. Notices.
Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other party by
hand -delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail, postage prepaid, to the address of the
other party shown below:
Christina Brooks
Director
Diversity and Inclusion Department
City of Fort Worth
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 392-7525
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Anette Landeros
President/CEO
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce
1327 N. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
(817) 625-5411
With copy to City Attorney's Office at
The same address
17. Governmental Powers.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive
or surrender any of its governmental powers.
18. No Waiver.
The failure of the City or Contractor 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 the City's or Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert
any such right on any future occasion.
19. Amendments/Modifications.
No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto
unless such modification or amendment is set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by
an authorized representative and delivered on behalf of such party.
20. 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.
21. Force Maieure.
The City and Contractor shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties
and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall 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 omission, fires, strikes, lockouts, national disasters, wars, riots, material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar
causes.
22. Contract Construction.
The parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed
and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the
interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or attachments hereto.
23. Headings not Controlling.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
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24. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when so
executed and delivered shall be considered an original, but such counterparts shall together
constitute one and the same instrument and agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by
facsimile or other electronic transmission (including email transmission of a portable document
file (pdf) or similar image) shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto.
25. Entire Agreement.
This written instrument constitutes the entire agreement by the parties hereto concerning
the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or
written agreement, which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void.
26. 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. The other
party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in entering into this Agreement.
27. Prohibitions.
1. 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" has the meanings ascribed to those terms in
Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies
that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
2. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy 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 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.
3. 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
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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.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples in Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be effective October 1, 2024.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
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By: Dana Burghdoff (Dec Y4, 2024 09:44 CST)
Name: Dana Burghdoff
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: Dec 16, 2024
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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By: Christina Brooks (Dec 12, 2024 09:58 CST)
Name: Christina Brooks
Title: Director, Diversity and Inchision
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By:
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Title: City Secretary
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COMMERCE:
By: Anette Landeros (Nov 25, 202416:27 CST)
Name: Annette Landeros
Title: President/CEO
Date: Nov 25, 2024
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.
Nohewl SaiiCheL
By:
Name: Nohemi Sanchez
Title: Interim Assistant Director of Business
Equity
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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By:
Name: Jessika J. Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 24-1052
Form 1295: attached
Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and OFFICIAL RECORD
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CITY SECRETARY
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF FORT WORTH PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Objective: Enhance the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and Fort Worth Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce roles in assisting the Department of Diversity and Inclusion Business Equity
Division's (DVIN-BE) efforts to build capacity of Business Equity Firths, and meet its annual goal of
25% on all City contracts over $100,000.00.
DVIN_BE will provide the Chambers a quarterly M/WBE listing report to proactively communicate
directly with Business Equity Firms from the certified Business Equity Firm list provided by the DVIN-
BE.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Deliverables Annual
Goal
Host and include the COFW as a Partner on two Major events, trade fairs, or Business Equity 2
Firm (BEF's) networking events, at no additional cost to the City
COFW to have Prime placement in Chamber newsletters and websites to promote the City's 6
upcoming projectsibids, workshops, and events.
Business Start -Ups and existing BEFs located within the Marketplace
■ Identify, vet, and support a minimum of 5 new Business Equity Firms or existing
Business Equity Firms expanding services or goods offered in areas of City
contracting or procurement needs within the City of Fort Worth.
■ Assistance with BEFs to obtain certification, documenting and tracking the firm
throughout the process until completion. (BEFs must be certified with a city -
recognized certifying agency).
■ BEF compliance, educational, and practical knowledge of the City's most current
Business Equity Ordinance.
• Number of BEFs competitively responding to City procurement opportunities as
Primes and Subcontractors.
■ Proficiency and strength of BEF's financial reporting, and capital access.
• Assist (5) or more first-time BEFs bidding on City Contracts, or small BEFs, with
how to read, and interpret bid specifications, or how to respond to bid request
Section 3, Returning Resident, Workforce & Business Development 2
■ Identify a minimum of five (5) small and very small BEFs who qualify as Section 3
Businesses in Construction or Construction -related services and City procurement
areas of need (note: many of these firms exist as small neighborhood contractors
working on non-commercial projects (i.e., plumbers, painters, and vertical
construction -type work, etc.) for City projects and NIP, or NEZ projects.
■ Access to a training program that provides education, support, and advice to enhance
the technical and administrative capabilities of Section 3 workers Businesses, and
Returning Residents.
• Minimum of five (5) residents -Increase the rate of use of Section 3 and Returning
Resident Workforce on City projects and or NIP*, or NEZ* projects.
*Neighborhood Improvement Projects or Neighborhood Empowerment Zones
Supply Chain Networking
• Assist two (2) emerging BEFs not eligible for Prime opportunities over $500,000 to
enter into a Joint Venture (JV), Private -Public Partnership, Mentor-Protdge
partnership, or other collaborative agreement in compliance with the City's Business
Equity Ordinance on City contracts with a specific focus on City Neighborhood
Improvement Programs, Neighborhood Empowerment Zones and Revitalization
Target Areas projects. Must track and report outcomes, economic impact of the project,
BEF growth, status, and lessons learned from the relationships.
■ Assist, and support BEF's ability to create, develop, and sustain stable access to
supplies and materials for bid projects and procurement opportunities.
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE
Deliverables Annual Goal
Match Business Equity Firms from the Business Equity Management Database Report 5
provided by DVIN-BE to upcoming bids and requests, with a focus on bids and requests
over $100,000 for multi -year contracts, identified on the City's procurement webpage at
www.fortworthtexas.eov/vurchasinv. Track the outreach and outcomes for Business Equity
Firms in a quarterly report.
Match Business Equity Firms from the Business Equity Management Database Report
provided by DVIN-BE to upcoming bids and requests, with a focus on bids and requests
under $100,000 for multi -year contracts identified on the City's procurement webpage at
www.fortworthtexas.gov/purchasing. Track the outreach and outcomes for Business Equity
Firms in a quarterly report.
Provide quarterly reports for direct services provided to Business Equity Firms for
procurement bid package submissions. The report should include specific services provided,
the procurement bid identification number, and outcomes of direct service assistance.
CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE
Deliverables Annual
Goal
Support the transition of six non -certified Business Equity Firms to certified status
with the North Central Regional Certification Agency, or DFW-MSDC, Women's
Business Council, or Texas Department of Transportation. Track the names and
number of firms assisted or referred and outcomes in the quarterly report.
COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Deliverables Annual
Goal
Serve and participate in bi-monthly Business Equity Board Meetings
INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Deliverables Annual
Goal
Assist in the attraction of new Business Equity Firms to headquarters in the City's
marketplace, as well as retain existing Business Equity Firms in the City's
marketplace through one one-on-one engagement, and networking.
Promote the Business Assistance Center (BAC) as a one -stop shop for economic 12
development for small business enterprises on the Chamber website monthly.
Assist in initiatives that are outlined in the MOU between the three local Chambers 12
of Commerce (Fort Worth, Black, & Hispanic) and the City of Fort Worth by
promoting those events and initiatives on the Chamber website monthly.
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295
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Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if 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. 2024-1235526
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth, TX United States Date riled:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is 11/06/2024
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.
FY 2024 - FWHCC
Vendor Service Agreement for Professional Services - COFW Diversity and Inclusion Department
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Nature of interest
Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling 1 Intermediary
Landeros, Anette Fort Worth, TX United States X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
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DATE: 12/10/2024 REFERENCE **M&C 24- LOG NAME: 08FY2025 FWHCC
NO.: 1052 CONTRACT AGREEMENT
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of Contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce to Assist Business Equity Firms - Minority and Women Business Enterprises
in an Amount Not to Exceed $178,504.00 for the Period of October 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the Fort Worth
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $178,504.00 to assist Business Equity
firms - minority and women business enterprise for the period of October 1, 2024 through September
30, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
During the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget process, the City Council approved financial support for the
Chamber to continue providing business development assistance, construction assistance, and
outreach programs to Business Equity Firms located in the City of Fort Worth's (City) six -county
marketplace (Denton, Parker, Wise, Tarrant, Dallas, and Johnson counties). The City will pay the
Chamber an amount not to exceed $178,504.00 to perform the services outlined under the contract.
The annual renewal of the partnership agreement with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce (FWHCC) is to enhance its role in assisting the DVIN-Business Equity Division's (DVIN-
BE) efforts to build the capacity of Business Equity firms in Fort Worth and the City's six -county
marketplace and help DVIN-BE meet its annual goal on all City contracts valued at $100,000.00 and
above. The Chamber's contractual deliverables require them to proactively communicate directly
with DVIN-BE and with Business Equity Firms (certified minority and women -owned businesses
(M/WBEs)) as follows:
Deliverables
Annual
Goal
Host and include the City of Fort Worth (COFW) as a Partner on
two Major events, trade fairs, or Business Equity Firm (BEF's)
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networking events, at no additional cost to the City.
COFW to have Prime placement in Chamber newsletters and
websites to promote the City's upcoming projects/bids,
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workshops, and events.
Business Start -Ups and existing BEFs located within the
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Marketplace:
Identify, vet, and support a minimum of 5 new Business Equity
Firms or existing Business Equity Firms expanding services or
goods offered in areas of City contracting or procurement needs
within the City of Fort Worth.
Assistance with BEFs to obtain certification, documenting and
tracking the firm throughout the process until completion. (BEFs
must be certified with a city -recognized certifying agency).
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BEF compliance, educational, and practical knowledge of the
City's most current Business Equity Ordinance.
Number of BEFs competitively responding to City procurement
opportunities as Primes and Subcontractors.
Proficiency and strength of BEFs financial reporting, and capital
access.
Assist (5) or more first-time BEFs bidding on City Contracts, or
small BEFs, with how to read, and interpret bid specifications, or
how to respond to bid request
Section 3, Returning Resident Workforce & Business
Development
Identify a minimum of five (5) small and very small BEFs who
qualify as Section 3 Businesses in Construction or Construction -
related services and City procurement areas of need (note:
many of these firms exist as small neighborhood contractors
working on non-commercial projects (i.e., plumbers, painters,
and vertical construction -type work, etc.) for City projects and
Neighborhood Improvement Projects (NIP), or Neighborhood 2
Empowerment Zones (NEZ) projects.
Access to a training program that provides education, support,
and advice to enhance the technical and administrative
capabilities of Section 3 workers Businesses, and Returning
Residents.
Minimum of five (5) residents -Increase the rate of use of
Section 3 and Returning Resident Workforce on City projects
and/or NIP, or NEZ projects.
Supply Chain Networking
Assist two (2) emerging BEFs not eligible for Prime
opportunities over $500,000.00 to enter into a Joint Venture
(JV), Private -Public Partnership, Mentor -Protege partnership, or
other collaborative agreement in compliance with the City's
Business Equity Ordinance on City contracts with a specific focus 2
on City NIP, NEZ and Revitalization Target Areas projects. Must
track and report outcomes, economic impact of the project, BEF
growth, status, and lessons learned from the relationships.
Assist, and support BEF's ability to create, develop, and sustain
stable access to supplies and materials for bid projects and
procurement opportunities.
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE
Deliverables
Annual
Goal
Match Business Equity Firms from the Business Equity
Management Database Report provided by DVIN-BE to upcoming
bids and requests, with a focus on bids and requests over
$100,000.00 for multi -year contracts, identified on the City's 5
procurement webpage at
www.fortworthtexas.gov/purchasing. Track the outreach and
outcomes for Business Equity Firms in a quarterly report.
Match Business Equity Firms from the Business Equity
Management Database Report provided by DVIN-BE to upcoming
bids and requests, with a focus on bids and requests under
$100,000.00 for multi -year contracts identified on the City's 5
procurement webpage at www.fortworthtexas.aov/Durchasina.
Track the outreach and outcomes for Business Equity Firms in a
quarterly report.
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Provide quarterly reports for direct services provided to Business
Equity Firms for procurement bid package submissions. The
report should include specific services provided, the procurement 5
bid identification number, and outcomes of direct service
assistance.
CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE
Deliverables
Annual
Goal
Support the transition of six non -certified Business Equity Firms to
certified status with the North Central Regional Certification
Agency, or DFW-MSDC, Women's Business Council, or Texas 5
Department of Transportation. Track the names and number of
firms assisted or referred and outcomes in the quarterly report.
COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Deliverables
Annual
Goal
Serve and participate in bi-monthly Business Equity Board
Meetings 5
INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Deliverables
Annual
Goal
Assist in the attraction of new Business Equity Firms to
headquarters in the City's marketplace, as well as retain existing
Business Equity Firms in the City's marketplace through one one- 2
on -one engagement, and networking.
Promote the Business Assistance Center (BAC) as a one -stop
shop for economic development for small business enterprises on 12
the Chamber website monthly.
Assist in initiatives that are outlined in the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the three local Chambers of
Commerce (Fort Worth, Black, & Hispanic) and the City of Fort 12
Worth by promoting those events and initiatives on the Chamber
website monthly.
The Chamber will continue to provide program services such as business development initiatives,
outreach, and construction assistance that includes bid estimating and related access to construction
estimating software, as well as one-on-one counseling and mentoring. The Chamber coordinates
monthly business roundtables and other activities designed to help small business development and
growth in conjunction with these programs.
Funding is budgeted in the Consultant & Other Professional Service account of the Diversity and
Inclusion Administration Department's General Fund, as appropriated.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as
previously appropriated, in the General Fund to support the approval of the above recommendation
and execution of the contract. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Diversity and Inclusion
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID I ID I I Year (Chartfield 2)
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FROM
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID I Year I (Chartfield 2)
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Dana Burghdoff (8018)
Originating Department Head: Christina A. Brooks (8988)
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
08FY2025 FWHCC CONTRACT AGREEMENT funds avail.docx (CFW Internal)
FID TABLE FY25 FWHCC-$178.504.00 5330500.xlsx (CFW Internal)
FWHCC FY25 Form 1295 11-06-24.pdf (CFW Internal)
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