HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 62527CITY OF FORT WORTH
COOPERATIVEPURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Cooperative Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between SHI Government
Solutions, Inc. (“Vendor”) and the City of Fort Worth, (“City”), a Texas home rule municipality.
The Cooperative Purchase Agreement includes the following documents which shall be construed in the
order of precedence in which they are listed:
1. This Cooperative Purchase Agreement;
2.Exhibit A – Sourcewell 121923 Pricing Index;
3.Exhibit B – Sourcewell 121923 Cooperative Agreement; and
4.Exhibit C – Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.
Exhibits A, B, and C which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes. Vendor agrees to provide City with the services and goods included in Exhibit
A pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Cooperative Purchase Agreement, including all exhibits
thereto.
City shall pay Vendor in accordance with the pricing index in Exhibit A and the provisions of this
Agreement. Total payment made annually under this Agreement by City shall not exceed One Hundred
Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($100,000.00). Vendor shall not provide any additional items or services or
bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by Exhibit A and this Agreement unless City requests and
approves in writing the additional costs for such items, services, and/or expenses. City shall not be liable
for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such
expenses in writing.
The term of this Agreement shall be effective beginning on the date signed by the Deputy City
Manager below (“Effective Date”) and ending on February 27, 2026, City shall be able to renew this
agreement for five (5) one-year options by written agreement of the parties.
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 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.
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
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representatives, (2) delivered by facsimilewith electronic confirmation of thetransmission, or (3) received
by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Mark McDaniel, Deputy City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy toFort Worth City Attorney’s Office
at same address
To VENDOR:
SHI Government Solutions
ATTN: Legal Department
3828 Pecana Trail
Austin, TX 78749
Facsimile: 512-732-0232
No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the 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, 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 Addendum, Vendor certifies that Vendor’s
signature provides written verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not
boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
Prohibition on Boycotting Energy 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 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. 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
Contractor’ssignature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1) does not
boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement.
Prohibition on Discrimination Against 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 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,
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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 Contractor’s sig-nature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1) does not
have a practice, policy,guidance,ordirective 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.
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The undersigned represents and warrants that he or she has the power and authority to execute this
Agreement and bind the respective Vendor.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
Name: Mark McDaniel
Title: Deputy City Manager
Date:
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:
Name: Kevin Gunn
Title: IT Solutions Director
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
CONTRACTCOMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance
and reporting requirements.
By:
Name: Jeff Park
Title: Sr. IT Solutions Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name: M. Kevin Anders, II
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACTAUTHORIZATION:
M&C:N/A
VENDOR:
SHIGovernment Solutions,Inc.
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
EXHIBIT A
SHI Advertised Price is a verifiable source, referenced 24/7/365 at shi.com. In many cases, SHI Advertised List Price already reflects a
substantial discount off Manufacturer Published List prices, where a list price exists.
Given the breadth of manufacturers and products that SHI offers, opportunities for SHI to secure additional discounts for eligible
contract users are plentiful. We work to provide your contract users with the most advantageous pricing available, and we go above
and beyond the minimum discounts offered, whenever possible and as often as possible.
Types of Products
Discount From
Advertised Price
Manufacturer Name
Cables (Network, Signal,Fiber Optic, Power)15%SHI Full Catalog
Cameras 15%SHI Full Catalog
Surveillance Video 15%SHI Full Catalog
Security Cameras 15%SHI Full Catalog
Access Control Systems 15%SHI Full Catalog
Videoconferencing Systems 15%SHI Full Catalog
Unified Communications and Collaboration 0% SHI Full Catalog
Computer Accessories (Keyboards, Mice, Docks, Flash
Memory, Speakers) 5%
SHI Full Catalog
Telephone Sets 5% SHI Full Catalog
Headsets 5% SHI Full Catalog
Headphones 5% SHI Full Catalog
Network Routers 5% SHI Full Catalog
Channel Converters 5% SHI Full Catalog
Phone Cases 5% SHI Full Catalog
Information Technology/Educational Furniture 5% SHI Full Catalog
Racks 3% SHI Full Catalog
Racks Hardware 3% SHI Full Catalog
Batteries 5% SHI Full Catalog
Uninteruptable Power Systems 5% SHI Full Catalog
Battery Chargers 5% SHI Full Catalog
Memory Modules 5% SHI Full Catalog
RAM,DRAM,SDRAM 5% SHI Full Catalog
Flash Drives 5% SHI Full Catalog
Hard Drives 5% SHI Full Catalog
Disk Arrays and Array Controllers 5% SHI Full Catalog
Power Adapters and Inverters 5% SHI Full Catalog
Network Interface Cards and Network Switch Products
5%SHI Full Catalog
Multimedia Storage Products 5% SHI Full Catalog
Notebook Computers 3% SHI Full Catalog
Tablets 3% SHI Full Catalog
Servers 3% SHI Full Catalog
Point of Sale 3% SHI Full Catalog
Desktops 3% SHI Full Catalog
Thin Clients 3% SHI Full Catalog
Workstations 3% SHI Full Catalog
All in One Desktops 3% SHI Full Catalog
Office Supplies 18%SHI Full Catalog
Labels 18%SHI Full Catalog
Disc Media 18%SHI Full Catalog
Paper Products 18%SHI Full Catalog
Whiteboards 18%SHI Full Catalog
Maintenance 5% SHI Full Catalog
Warrantees 5% SHI Full Catalog
Types of Products
Discount From
Advertised Price
Manufacturer Name
Projectors and Interactive Products 5%SHI Full Catalog
Printer Supplies 5%SHI Full Catalog
Ink and Toner 5% SHI Full Catalog
Ribbons 5% SHI Full Catalog
Fusers 5% SHI Full Catalog
Flat Panel Display Monitors 3% SHI Full Catalog
Large Screen Monitors 3% SHI Full Catalog
TVs 3% SHI Full Catalog
Printers (Ink Jet, Laser, Matrix, Line Matrix, Label) 5%
SHI Full Catalog
Scanners 5% SHI Full Catalog
Multifunction Machines 5% SHI Full Catalog
Power Products 5% SHI Full Catalog
PDUs 5% SHI Full Catalog
Power Supplies 5% SHI Full Catalog
Power Monitors 5% SHI Full Catalog
Carry Cases 7% SHI Full Catalog
Carry Bags 7% SHI Full Catalog
Backpacks 7% SHI Full Catalog
Software 4% SHI Full Catalog
Cloud Software (excluding AWS) 4% SHI Full Catalog
"X" as a Service ( including SaaS, IaaS and PaaS)
0% SHI Full Catalog
AWS 0% SHI Full Catalog
All Other - future and unnamed categories
0% SHI Full Catalog
Services
Standard Hourly
Rate
Discount From Advertised
Price Comments
Hourly rates are for SHI and current approved partner-performed services for standard engagements. Highly skilled projects and new partners may carry
higherrates.
Project Manager $185.00 0%Per SOW
Consultant -End User Solutions Group $225.00 0%Per SOW
Consultant -Security Solutions Group $225.00 0%Per SOW
Solutions Architect $275.00 0%Per SOW
Cloud Developer $325.00 0%Per SOW
Senior Cloud Developer $325.00 0%Per SOW
Cloud Solutions Architect $275.00 0%Per SOW
Program Engagement Manager $125.00 0%Per SOW
Asset Management $300.00 0%Per SOW
Staff Augmentation $50-$500 0%Per SOW
All other in scope services $300.00 0%Per SOW
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Exhibit B 121923-SHI
SolicitationNumber:RFP#121923
CONTRACT
This Contract is between Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN
56479 (Sourcewell) and SHI International Corp., 290 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873
(Supplier).
Sourcewell is a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative created
under the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21) that offers
cooperative procurement solutions to government entities. Participation is open to eligible
federal, state/province, and municipal governmental entities, higher education, K-12 education,
nonprofit, tribal government, and other public entities located in the United States and Canada.
Sourcewell issued a public solicitation for Technology Products and Services with Related
Solutions from which Supplier was awarded a contract in Category 1.
Supplier desiresto contract with Sourcewell to provide equipment, products, or services to
Sourcewell and the entities that access Sourcewell’s cooperative purchasing contracts
(Participating Entities).
1. TERM OF CONTRACT
A. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Contract is effective upon the date of the final signature below.
EXPIRATION DATE AND EXTENSION. This Contract expires February 27, 2028, unless it is
cancelled sooner pursuant to Article 22. This Contract allows up to three additional one-year
extensions upon the request of Sourcewell and written agreement by Supplier. Sourcewell
retains the right to consider additional extensions beyond seven years as required under
exceptional circumstances.
B. SURVIVAL OF TERMS.Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Contract, all
payment obligations incurred prior to expiration or termination will survive, as will the
following: Articles 11 through 14 survive the expiration or cancellation of this Contract. All
other rights will cease upon expiration or termination of this Contract.
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2. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES
A. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES. Supplier will provide the Equipment, Products, or
Services as stated in its Proposal submitted under the Solicitation Number listed above.
Supplier’s Equipment, Products, or Services Proposal (Proposal) is attached and incorporated
into this Contract. “Equipment” and “Products” shall mean the third-partysoftware, computer
peripherals, computer hardware, and associated IT services resold by Vendor and provided by
third parties. “Services” shall mean all professional services provided by Vendor under of a
Statement of Work. “Statement of Work” or “SOW” shall mean a document mutually agreed
upon between the Vendor and the Member that references these terms and conditions and
describes the Services to be provided, the associated schedule and price, and any special
conditions applicable to that SOW.
All Equipment and Products provided under this Contract must be new and the current model.
Supplier may offer close-out or refurbished Equipment or Products if they are clearly indicated
in Supplier’s product and pricing list. Unless agreed to by the Participating Entities in advance,
Equipment or Products must be delivered as operational to the Participating Entity’s site.
This Contract offers an indefinite quantity of sales, and while substantial volume is anticipated,
sales and sales volume are not guaranteed.
B. Supplier warrants that all Equipment, Products, and Services furnished are free from liens
and encumbrances. In addition, Supplier warrants the Services are free from material defects
for ninety (90) days commencing with final acceptance of Services unless otherwise specified in
a SOW (the “Warrant Period”). WARRANTY. Participating Entity agrees to look solely to the
manufacturer to reach a resolution in any dispute over warranty terms with the manufacturer.
Any manufacturer’s warranty that extends beyond the expiration of the Supplier’s warranty will
be passed on to the Participating Entity.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR ANY ORDER ISSUED,
HEREUNDER VENDOR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT, OR ANY WARRANTY RELATING TO
THIRD PARTY SERVICES OR PRODUCTS. THIS DISCLAIMER CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH
DOES NOT AFFECT THE TERMS OF ANY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY A MANUFACTURER.
C. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR RESELLERS. Upon Contract execution and throughout
the Contract term, Supplier must provide to Sourcewell a current means to validate or
authenticate Supplier’s authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers relative to the Equipment,
Products, and Services offered under this Contract, which will be incorporated into this
Contract by reference. It is the Supplier’s responsibility to ensure Sourcewell receives the most
current information.
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3. PRICING
All Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract will be priced at or below the price
stated in Supplier’s Proposal.
When providing pricing quotes to Participating Entities, all pricing quoted must reflect a
Participating Entity’s total cost of acquisition. This means that the quoted cost is for delivered
Equipment, Products, and Services that are operational for their intended purpose, and
includes all costs to the Participating Entity’s requested delivery location.
Regardless of the payment method chosen by the Participating Entity, the total cost associated
with any purchase option of the Equipment, Products, or Services must always be disclosed in
the pricing quote to the applicable Participating Entity at the time of purchase.
A. SHIPPING AND SHIPPING COSTS. All delivered Equipment and Products must be properly
packaged. Damaged Equipment and Products may be rejected. If the damage is not readily
apparent at the time of delivery, Supplier must permit the Equipment and Products to be
returned within a reasonable time at no cost to Sourcewell or its Participating Entities, in
accordance with the Supplier’s Return Policy, which can be found at www.SHI.com/ReturnPolicy. Participating
Entities reserve the right to inspect the Equipment and Products within 3 business days time
afterdelivery where circumstances or conditionsprevent effective inspection of the Equipment
and Products at the time of delivery. In the event of the delivery of nonconforming Equipment
and Products, the Partcipating Entity will notify the Supplier as soon as possible and the
Supplier will replace nonconforming Equipment and Products with conforming Equipment and
Products that are acceptable to the Participating Entity subject to the Supplier’s Return Policy.
Supplier must arrange for and pay forthereturn shipment onEquipmentandProductsthat arrive
in a defective or inoperable condition.
Sourcewell maydeclare the Supplier in breach of this Contract if the Supplier intentionally
delivers substandard or inferior Equipment or Products.
B. SALES TAX. Each ParticipatingEntity isresponsible for supplyingthe Supplier with valid tax-
exemption certification(s). When ordering, a Participating Entity must indicate if it is a tax-
exempt entity.
C. HOT LIST PRICING. At any time during this Contract, Supplier may offer a specific selection
of Equipment, Products, or Services at discounts greater than those listed in the Contract.
When Supplier determines it will offer Hot List Pricing, it must be submitted electronically to
Sourcewell in a line-item format. Equipment, Products, or Services may be added or removed
from the Hot List at any time through a Sourcewell Price and Product Change Form as defined
in Article 4 below.
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Hot List program and pricing may also be used to discount and liquidate close-out and
discontinued Equipmentand Products as long as those close-out and discontinued items are
clearly identified as such. Current ordering process and administrative fees apply. Hot List
Pricing must be published and made available to all Participating Entities.
4. PRODUCT AND PRICING CHANGE REQUESTS
Supplier may request Equipment, Product, or Service changes, additions, or deletions at any
time. All requests must be made in writing by submitting a signed Sourcewell Price and Product
Change Request Form to the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator. This
approved form is available from the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator.
At a minimum, the request must:
Identify the applicable Sourcewell contract number;
Clearly specify the requested change;
Provide sufficient detail to justify the requested change;
Individually list all Equipment, Products, or Services affected by the requested change,
along with the requested change (e.g., addition, deletion, price change); and
Include a complete restatement of pricing documentation in Microsoft Excel with the
effective date of the modified pricing, or product addition or deletion. The new pricing
restatement must include all Equipment, Products, and Services offered, even for those
items where pricing remains unchanged.
A fully executed Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request Form will become an
amendment to this Contract and will be incorporated by reference.
5. PARTICIPATION, CONTRACT ACCESS, AND PARTICIPATING ENTITY REQUIREMENTS
A. PARTICIPATION. Sourcewell’s cooperative contracts are available and open to public and
nonprofit entities across the United States and Canada; such as federal, state/province,
municipal, K-12 and higher education, tribal government, and other public entities.
The benefits of this Contract should be available to all Participating Entities that can legally
access the Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract. A Participating Entity’s
authority to access this Contract is determined through its cooperative purchasing, interlocal,
or joint powers laws. Any entity accessing benefits of this Contract will be considered a Service
Member of Sourcewell during such time of access. Supplier understands that a Participating
Entity’s use of this Contract is at the Participating Entity’s sole convenience and Participating
Entities reserve the right to obtain like Equipment, Products, or Services from any other source.
Supplier is responsible for familiarizing its sales and service forces with Sourcewell contract use
eligibility requirements and documentation and will encourage potential participating entities
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to join Sourcewell. Sourcewell reservesthe right to add and remove Participating Entities to its
roster during the term of this Contract.
B. PUBLIC FACILITIES. Supplier’s employees may be required to perform workat government-
owned facilities, including schools. Supplier’s employees and agents must conduct themselves
in a professional manner while on the premises, and in accordance with Participating Entity
policies and procedures, and all applicable laws.
6. PARTICIPATING ENTITY USE AND PURCHASING
A. ORDERS AND PAYMENT. To access the contracted Equipment, Products, or Services under
this Contract, a Participating Entity must clearly indicate to Supplier that it intends to access this
Contract; however, order flow and procedure will be developed jointly between Sourcewell and
Supplier. Typically, a Participating Entity will issue an order directly to Supplier or its authorized
subsidiary, distributor, dealer, or reseller. If a Participating Entity issues a purchase order, it
may use its own forms, but the purchase order should clearly note the applicable Sourcewell
contract number. All Participating Entity orders under this Contract must be issued prior to
expiration or cancellation of this Contract; however, Supplier performance, Participating Entity
payment obligations, and any applicable warranty periods or other Supplier or Participating
Entity obligations may extend beyond the term of this Contract.
Supplier’s acceptable forms of payment are included in its attached Proposal. Participating
Entities will be solely responsible for payment and Sourcewell will have no liability for any
unpaid invoice of any Participating Entity.
B. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS/PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM. Additional terms and
conditions to a purchase order, or other required transaction documentation, may be
negotiated between a Participating Entity and Supplier, such as job or industry-specific
requirements, legal requirements (e.g., affirmative action or immigration status requirements),
or specific local policy requirements. Some Participating Entities may require the use of a
Participating Addendum, the terms of which will be negotiated directly between the
Participating Entity and the Supplier or its authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers, as
applicable. Any negotiated additional terms and conditions must never be less favorable to the
Participating Entity than what is contained in this Contract. Participating Entities may be
required to sign a separate agreement, rider, Ender User License Agreement (“EULA”), or
Service Level Agreement as required by manufacturers to acknowledge terms of use for specific
products and/or services. The Supplier will not become a party to terms between the
manufacturer and the purchasing Participating Entity or end user of such products or services.
C. SPECIALIZED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. In the event that the Participating Entity requires
service or specialized performance requirements not addressed in this Contract (such as e-
commerce specifications, specialized delivery requirements, or other specifications and
requirements), the Participating Entity and the Supplier may enter into a separate, standalone
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agreement, apart from this Contract. Sourcewell, including its agents and employees, will not
be made a party to a claim for breach of such agreement.
D. TERMINATION OF ORDERS. ParticipatingEntitiesmay terminate an order,in whole or
in part, immediately upon notice to Supplier in the event of any of the following events:
1. The Participating Entity fails to receive funding or appropriation from its governing body
at levels sufficient to pay for the equipment, products, or services to be purchased; or
2. Federal, state, or provincial laws or regulations prohibit the purchase or change the
Participating Entity’s requirements.
E. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The governing law and venue for any action related to a
Participating Entity’s order will be determined by the Participating Entity making the purchase.
7. CUSTOMER SERVICE
A. PRIMARY ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE. Supplier will assign an Account Representative to
Sourcewell for this Contract and must provide prompt notice to Sourcewell if that person is
changed. The Account Representative will be responsible for:
Maintenance and management of this Contract;
Timely response to all Sourcewell and Participating Entity inquiries; and
Business reviews to Sourcewell and Participating Entities, if applicable.
B. BUSINESS REVIEWS. Supplier must perform a minimum of one business review with
Sourcewell per contract year. The business review will cover sales to Participating Entities,
pricing and contract terms, administrative fees, sales data reports, performance issues, supply
issues, customer issues, and any other necessary information.
8. REPORT ON CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE PAYMENT
A. CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY REPORT. Each calendar quarter, Supplier must provide a
contract sales activity report (Report) to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator
assigned to this Contract. Reports are due no later than 45 days after the end of each calendar
quarter. A Report must be provided regardless of the number or amount of sales during that
quarter (i.e., if there are no sales, Supplier must submit a report indicating no sales were
made).
The Report must contain the following fields:
Participating Entity Name (e.g., City of Staples Highway Department);
Participating Entity Physical Street Address;
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Participating Entity City;
Participating Entity State/Province;
Participating Entity Zip/Postal Code;
Participating Entity Contact Name;
Participating Entity Contact Email Address;
Participating Entity Contact Telephone Number;
Sourcewell Assigned Entity/Participating Entity Number;
Item Purchased Description;
Item Purchased Price;
Sourcewell Administrative Fee Applied; and
Date Purchase was invoiced/sale was recognized as revenue by Supplier.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. In consideration for the support and services provided by Sourcewell,
the Supplier will pay an administrative fee to Sourcewell on all Equipment, Products, and
Services provided to Participating Entities. The Administrative Fee must be included in, and not
added to, the pricing. Supplier may not charge Participating Entities more than the contracted
price to offset the Administrative Fee.
The Supplier will submit payment to Sourcewell for the percentage of administrative fee stated
in the Proposal multiplied by the total sales of all Equipment, Products, and Services purchased
by Participating Entities under this Contract during each calendar quarter. Payments should
note the Supplier’s name and Sourcewell-assigned contract number in the memo; and must be
mailed to the address above “Attn: Accounts Receivable” or remitted electronically to
Sourcewell’s banking institution per Sourcewell’s Finance department instructions. Payments
must be received no later than 45 calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter.
Supplier agreesto cooperate with Sourcewell in auditing transactions under this Contract to
ensure that the administrative fee is paid on all items purchased under this Contract.
In the event the Supplier is delinquent in any undisputed administrative fees, Sourcewell
reserves the right to cancel this Contract and reject any proposal submitted bythe Supplier in
any subsequent solicitation. In the event this Contract is cancelled by either party prior to the
Contract’s expiration date, the administrative fee payment will be due no more than 30 days
from the cancellation date.
9. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Sourcewell's AuthorizedRepresentative is its Chief Procurement Officer.
Supplier’s Authorized Representative is the person named in the Supplier’s Proposal. If
Supplier’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Contract, Supplier must
promptly notify Sourcewell in writing.
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10. AUDIT, ASSIGNMENT, AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, AND CONTRACT COMPLETE
A. AUDIT. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 5, the books, records,
documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Contract are subject to
examination by Sourcewell or the Minnesota State Auditor for a minimum of six years from the
end of this Contract upon thirty (30) days’ advance notice to Supplier. This clause extends to
Participating Entities as it relates to business conducted by that Participating Entity under this
Contract.
B. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations under
this Contract without the prior written consent of the other party and a fully executed
assignment agreement. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Any prohibited
assignment will be invalid.
C. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment to this Contract must be in writing and will not be effective
until it has been duly executed by the parties.
D. WAIVER. Failure by either party to take action or assert any right under this Contract will
not be deemed a waiver of such right in the event of the continuation or repetition of the
circumstances giving rise to such right. Any such waiver must be in writing and signed by the
parties.
E. CONTRACT COMPLETE. This Contract represents the complete agreement between the
parties. No other understanding regarding this Contract, whether written or oral, may be used
to bind either party. For any conflict between the attached Proposal and the terms set out in
Articles 1-22 of this Contract, the terms of Articles 1-22 will govern.
F. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. The relationship of the parties is one of independent
contractors, each free to exercise judgment and discretion with regard to the conduct of their
respective businesses. This Contract does not create a partnership, joint venture, or any other
relationship such as master-servant, or principal-agent.
11. INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS
Supplier must indemnify, defend, save, and hold Sourcewell and its Participating Entities,
including their agents and employees, harmless from any claims or causes of action, including
attorneys’ fees incurred by Sourcewell or its Participating Entities, arising out of the Supplier’s
negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of law, in the course of their performance of this
Contract by the supplier or its agents or employees; this indemnification includes injury or
death to person(s) or property alleged to under this Contract. Sourcewell’s responsibility will be
governed by the State of Minnesota’s Tort Liability Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466) and
other applicable law.
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NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ORDAMAGE TO DATA,
LOSS OF ANTICIPATED REVENUE OR PROFITS, WORK STOPPAGE OR IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER
ASSETS, WHETHER OR NOT FORSEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
NEITHER PARTY’S TOTALCUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHER THEORY WILL EXCEED THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF FEES ACTUALLY PAID OR PAYABLE BY SOURCEWELL TO VENDOR UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT FOR THE YEAR PREVIOUS TO THE INCIDENT WHICH GAVE CAUSE FOR SUCH
LIABILITY.
12. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES
Supplier and Sourcewell must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by or provided to Sourcewell
under this Contract and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, maintained, or
disseminated by the Supplier under this Contract.
13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PUBLICITY, MARKETING, AND ENDORSEMENT
A. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Grant of License. During the term of this Contract:
a. Sourcewell grants to Supplier a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and
license to use the trademark(s) provided to Supplier by Sourcewell in advertising and
promotional materials for the purpose of marketing Sourcewell’s relationship with
Supplier.
b. Supplier grants to Sourcewell a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and
license to use Supplier’s trademarks in advertising and promotional materials for the
purpose of marketing Supplier’s relationship with Sourcewell.
2. Limited Right of Sublicense. The right and license granted herein includes a limited right
of each party to grant sublicenses to their respective subsidiaries, distributors, dealers,
resellers, marketing representatives, and agents (collectively “Permitted Sublicensees”) in
advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing the Parties’ relationship
to Participating Entities. Any sublicense granted will be subject to the terms and conditions
of this Article. Each party will be responsible for any breach of this Article by any of their
respective sublicensees.
3. Use; Quality Control.
a. Neither party may alter the other party’s trademarks from the form provided
and must comply with removal requests as to specific uses of its trademarks or
logos.
b. Each party agrees to use, and to cause its Permitted Sublicensees to use, the
other party’s trademarks only in good faith and in a dignified manner consistent with
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such party’s use of the trademarks. Upon written notice to the breaching party, the
breaching party has 30 days of the date of the written notice to cure the breach or
the license will be terminated.
4.Termination. Upon the termination of this Contract for any reason, each party, including
Permitted Sublicensees, will have 30 days to remove all Trademarks from signage, websites,
and the like bearing the other party’s name or logo (excepting Sourcewell’s pre-printed
catalog of suppliers which may be used until the next printing). Supplier must return all
marketing and promotional materials, including signage, provided by Sourcewell, or dispose
of it according to Sourcewell’s written directions.
B. PUBLICITY. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Contract must not be released
without prior written approval from the Authorized Representatives. Publicity includesnotices,
informational pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices
prepared by or for the Supplier individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with
respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this Contract.
C. MARKETING. Any direct advertising, marketing, or offers with Participating Entities must be
approved by Sourcewell. Send all approval requests to the Sourcewell Supplier Development
Administrator assigned to this Contract.
D. ENDORSEMENT. The Supplier must not claim that Sourcewell endorses itsEquipment,
Products, or Services.
14. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE
The substantive and procedural laws of the State of Minnesota will govern this Contract. Venue
for all legal proceedings arising out of this Contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate
state court in Todd County, Minnesota or federal court in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
15. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party to this Contract will be held responsible for delay or default caused by acts of God
or other conditions that are beyond that party’s reasonable control. A party defaulting under
this provision must provide the other party prompt written notice of the default.
16. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Contract is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal,
unenforceable, or void then both parties will be relieved from all obligations arising from that
provision. If the remainder of this Contract is capable of being performed, it will not be affected
by such determination or finding and must be fully performed.
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17. PERFORMANCE, DEFAULT, AND REMEDIES
A. PERFORMANCE. During the term of this Contract,the parties will monitorperformance and
address unresolved contract issues as follows:
1. Notification. The parties must promptly notify each other of any known dispute and
work in good faith to resolve such dispute withina reasonable period of time. If necessary,
Sourcewell and the Supplier will jointly develop a short briefing document that describes
the issue(s), relevant impact, and positions of both parties.
2. Escalation. If parties are unable to resolve the issue in a timely manner, as specified
above, either Sourcewell or Supplier may escalate the resolution of the issue to a higher
level of management. The Supplier will have 30 calendar days to cure an outstanding issue.
3. Performance while Dispute is Pending. Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the
Supplier must continue without delay to carry out all of its responsibilities under the
Contract that are not affected by the dispute. If the Supplier fails to continue without delay
to perform its responsibilities under the Contract, in the accomplishment of all undisputed
work, Sourcewell may terminate Contract as stated herein.
B. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. Either of the following constitutes cause to declare this Contract,
or any Participating Entity order under this Contract, in default:
1. Nonperformance of contractual requirements, or
2. A material breach of any term or condition of this Contract.
The party claiming default must provide written notice of the default, with 30 calendar days to
cure the default. If the default remains after the opportunity for cure, the non-defaulting party
may:
Exercise any remedyprovided by law or equity, or
Terminate the Contract or any portion thereof, including any orders issued against the
Contract.
18. INSURANCE
A. REQUIREMENTS. At its own expense, Supplier must maintain insurance policy(ies) in effect
at all times during the performance of this Contract with insurance company(ies) licensed or
authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota having an “AM BEST” rating of A- or better,
with coverage and limits of insurance not less than the following:
1.Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability.
Workers’ Compensation: As required by any applicable law or regulation.
Employer's Liability Insurance: must be provided in amounts not less than listed below:
Minimum limits:
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$500,000 each accident for bodily injury by accident
$500,000 policy limit forbodily injury by disease
$500,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease
2.Commercial General Liability Insurance.Supplier will maintain insurance covering its
operations, with coverage on an occurrence basis, and must be subject to terms no less
broad than the Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) Commercial General Liability Form
CG0001 (2001 or newer edition), or equivalent. At a minimum, coverage must include
liability arising from premises, operations, bodily injury and property damage,
independent contractors, products-completed operations including construction defect,
contractual liability, blanket contractual liability, and personal injury and advertising
injury. All required limits, terms and conditions of coverage must be maintained during
the term of this Contract.
Minimum Limits:
$1,000,000 each occurrence Bodily Injury and Property Damage
$1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury
$2,000,000 aggregate for products liability-completed operations
$2,000,000 general aggregate
3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. During the term of this Contract,
Supplier will maintain insurance covering all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles
in limits of liability not less than indicated below. The coverage must be subject to terms
no less broad than ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 0001 (2010 edition or newer),
or equivalent.
Minimum Limits:
$1,000,000 each accident, combined single limit
4. Umbrella Insurance. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain
umbrella coverage over Employer’s Liability, Commercial General Liability, and
Commercial Automobile.
Minimum Limits:
$2,000,000
5. Professional/Technical, Errors and Omissions, and/or Miscellaneous Professional
Liability. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain coverage for all claims
the Supplier may become legally obligated to pay resulting from any actual or alleged
negligent act, error, or omission related to Supplier’s professional services required
under this Contract.
Minimum Limits:
$2,000,000 per claim or event
$2,000,000 – annual aggregate
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6.Network Security and Privacy Liability Insurance. During the term of this Contract,
Supplier will maintain coverage for network security and privacy liability. The coverage
may be endorsed on another form of liability coverage or written on a standalone
policy. The insurance must cover claims which may arise from failure of Supplier’s
security resulting in, but not limited to, computer attacks, unauthorized access,
disclosure of not public data – including but not limited to, confidential or private
information, transmission of a computer virus, or denial of service.
Minimum limits:
$2,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 annual aggregate
Failure of Supplier to maintain the required insurance will constitute a material breach entitling
Sourcewell to immediately terminate this Contract for default.
B. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Prior to commencing under this Contract, Supplier must
furnish to Sourcewell a certificate of insurance, as evidence of the insurance required under this
Contract. Prior to expiration of the policy(ies), renewal certificates must be mailed to
Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 or sent to the
Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract. The certificates must
be signed by a person authorized by the insurer(s) to bind coverage on their behalf.
Failure to request certificates of insurance by Sourcewell, or failure of Supplier to provide
certificates of insurance, in no way limits or relieves Supplier of its duties and responsibilities in
this Contract.
C. ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT AND PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY
INSURANCE CLAUSE. Supplier agrees to list Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, including
their officers, agents, and employees, as an additional insured under the Supplier’s commercial
general liability insurance policy with respect to liability arising out of activities, “operations,” or
“work” performed by or on behalf of Supplier, and products and completed operations of
Supplier. The policy provision(s) or endorsement(s) must further provide that coverage is
primary and not excess over or contributory with any other valid, applicable, and collectible
insurance or self-insurance in force for the additional insureds.
D. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Supplier waives and must require (by endorsement or
otherwise) all its insurers to waive subrogation rights against Sourcewell and other additional
insureds for losses paid under the insurance policies required by this Contract or other
insurance applicable to the Supplier or its subcontractors. The waiver must apply to all
deductibles and/or self-insured retentions applicable to the required or any other insurance
maintained by the Supplier or its subcontractors. Where permitted by law, Supplier must
require similar written express waivers of subrogation and insurance clauses from each of its
subcontractors.
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E. UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY/SELF-INSURED RETENTION. The limits required by this
Contract can be met by either providing a primary policy or in combination with
umbrella/excess liability policy(ies), or self-insured retention.
19. COMPLIANCE
A. LAWS AND REGULATIONS. All Services provided under this Contract must comply fully with
applicable federal laws and regulations, and with the laws in the states and provinces in which
the Services are sold.
B. LICENSES. Supplier must maintain a valid and current status on all required federal,
state/provincial, and local licenses, bonds, and permits required for the operation of the
business that the Supplier conducts with Sourcewell and Participating Entities.
20. BANKRUPTCY, DEBARMENT, OR SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
Supplier certifies and warrants that it is not in bankruptcy or that it has previously disclosed in
writing certain information to Sourcewell related to bankruptcy actions. If at any time during
this Contract Supplier declares bankruptcy, Supplier must immediately notify Sourcewell in
writing.
Supplier certifies and warrants that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from programs
operated by the State of Minnesota; the United States federal government or the Canadian
government, as applicable; or any Participating Entity. Supplier certifies and warrants that
neither it nor its principals have been convicted of a criminal offense related to the subject
matter of this Contract. Supplier further warrants that it will provide immediate written notice
to Sourcewell if this certification changes at any time.
21. PROVISIONS FOR NON-UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENTITY PROCUREMENTS UNDER
UNITED STATES FEDERAL AWARDS OR OTHER AWARDS
Participating Entities that use United States federal grant or FEMA funds to purchase goods or
services from this Contract may be subject to additional requirements including the
procurement standards of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. § 200. Participating Entities may have additional
requirements based on specific funding source terms or conditions. Within this Article, all
references to “federal” should be interpreted to mean the United States federal government.
The following list only applies when a Participating Entity accesses Supplier’s Equipment,
Products, or Services with United States federal funds.
A. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. Except as otherwise provided under 41 C.F.R. § 60, all
contracts that meet the definition of “federally assisted construction contract” in 41 C.F.R. § 60-
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1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 C.F.R. §60-1.4(b), in
accordance with Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity” (30 FR 12319,
12935, 3 C.F.R. §, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, “Amending
Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” and implementing
regulations at 41 C.F.R. § 60, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal
Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor.” The equal opportunity clause is incorporated
herein by reference.
B. DAVIS-BACON ACT, AS AMENDED (40 U.S.C. § 3141-3148). When required by federal
program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-
federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §
3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5,
“Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted
Construction”). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to
laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage
determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay
wages not less than once a week. The non-federal entity must place a copy of the current
prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The
decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the
wage determination. The non-federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to
the federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a provision for compliance with
the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor
regulations (29 C.F.R. § 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work
Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”). The Act provides that
each contractor or subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person
employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the
compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-federal entity must report
all suspected or reported violations to the federal awarding agency. Supplier must be in
compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act provisions.
C. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT (40 U.S.C. § 3701-3708). Where
applicable, all contracts awarded by the non-federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve
the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40
U.S.C. §§ 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5).
Under 40 U.S.C. § 3702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of
every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess
of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of
not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40
hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. § 3704 are applicable to construction
work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or
under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements
do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the
open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. This provision is
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hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. Supplier certifies that during the term of
an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from thisprocurement process, Supplier must
comply with applicable requirements as referenced above.
D. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT. If the federal award
meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 C.F.R. § 401.2(a) and the recipient or
subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization
regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental,
developmental, or research work under that “funding agreement,” the recipient or subrecipient
must comply with the requirements of 37 C.F.R. § 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit
Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative
Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency. Supplier
certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from this
procurement process, Supplier must comply with applicable requirements as referenced above.
E. CLEAN AIR ACT (42 U.S.C. § 7401-7671Q.) AND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ACT (33 U.S.C. § 1251-1387). Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $150,000 require
the non-federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401- 7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. § 1251- 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal
awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements
as referenced above.
F. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (EXECUTIVE ORDERS 12549 AND 12689). A contract award
(see 2 C.F.R. § 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions
in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R.
§180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 C.F.R. § 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3
C.F.R. § 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names
of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared
ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. Supplier
certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal
department or agency.
G. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED (31 U.S.C. § 1352). Suppliers must file
any required certifications. Suppliers must not have used federal appropriated funds to pay any
person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member
of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant, or any other award
covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Suppliers must disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that
takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded
from tier to tier up to the non-federal award. Suppliers must file all certifications and
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disclosures required by, and otherwise comply with, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31
U.S.C. § 1352).
H. RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with
the record retention requirementsdetailed in 2 C.F.R. § 200.333. The Supplier further certifies
that it will retain all records as required by 2 C.F.R. § 200.333 for a period of 3 years after
grantees or subgrantees submit final expenditure reports or quarterly or annual financial
reports, as applicable, and all other pending matters are closed.
I. ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier
must comply with the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are
contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act.
J. BUY AMERICAN PROVISIONS COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply
with all applicable provisions of the Buy American Act. Purchases made in accordance with the
Buy American Act must follow the applicable procurement rules calling for free and open
competition.
K. ACCESS TO RECORDS (2 C.F.R. § 200.336). Supplier agrees that duly authorized
representatives of a federal agency must have access to any books, documents, papers and
records of Supplier that are directly pertinent to Supplier’s discharge of its obligations under
this Contract for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. The
right also includes timely and reasonable access to Supplier’s personnel for the purpose of
interview and discussion relating to such documents.
L. PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS (2 C.F.R. § 200.322). A non-federal entity that is
a state agency or agency of a political subdivision of a state and its contractors must comply
with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in
guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 C.F.R. § 247 that contain the
highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a
satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the
value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring
solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery;
and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials
identified in the EPA guidelines.
M. FEDERAL SEAL(S), LOGOS, AND FLAGS. The Supplier cannot use the seal(s), logos, crests, or
reproductions of flags or likenesses of Federal agency officials without specific pre-approval.
N. NO OBLIGATION BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. The U.S. federal government is not a party to
this Contract or any purchase by a Participating Entity and is not subject to any obligations or
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liabilities to the Participating Entity, Supplier, or any other party pertaining to any matter
resulting from the Contract or any purchase by an authorized user.
O. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OR RELATED ACTS. The
Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and
Statements) appliesto the Supplier’s actions pertaining to this Contract or any purchase by a
Participating Entity.
P. FEDERAL DEBT. The Supplier certifies that it is non-delinquent in its repayment of any
federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit
disallowance, and benefit overpayments.
Q. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Supplier must notify the U.S. Office of General Services,
Sourcewell, and Participating Entity as soon as possible if this Contract or any aspect related to
the anticipated work under this Contract raises an actual or potential conflict of interest (as
described in 2 C.F.R. Part 200). The Supplier must explain the actual or potential conflict in
writing in sufficient detail so that the U.S. Office of General Services, Sourcewell, and
Participating Entity are able to assess the actual or potential conflict; and provide any additional
information as necessary or requested.
R. U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224. The Supplier, and its subcontractors, must comply with U.S.
Executive Order 13224 and U.S. Laws that prohibit transactions with and provision of resources
and support to individuals and organizations associated with terrorism.
S. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR
EQUIPMENT. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract it
will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200.216.
T. DOMESTIC PREFERENCES FOR PROCUREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies
that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. §
200.322.
22. CANCELLATION
Sourcewell or Supplier may cancel this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon 60
days’ written notice to the other party. However, Sourcewell may cancel this Contract
immediately upon discovery of a material defect in any certification made in Supplier’s
Proposal. Cancellation of this Contract does not relieve either party of financial, product, or
service obligations incurred or accrued prior to cancellation.
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Sourcewell SHI International Corp.
By: By:
Jeremy Schwartz Kristina Mann
Title: Chief Procurement Officer Title:Sr. Manager Contracts
Date: 3/20/2024 I 10:15 AM CDT Date: 3/20/2024 I 11:14 AM EDT
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
FORM CIQ
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the vendor
meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
OFFICE USEONLY
Date Received
1 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
2
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.(The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed.
Name of Officer
4 Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the
officer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
Yes No
5 Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an
ownership interest of one percent or more.
6
Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
7
Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 1/1/2021