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FORT WORTH,
NON-EXCLUSIVE VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This NON-EXCLUSIVE VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, and IIA LIFTING SERVICES, INC. ("Vendor"), each individually referred to as a "party"
and collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scope of Services. The vendor will provide onsite inspections, testing, and certification of
aerial and lifting devices. The City will purchase these products and services on an "as needed basis" for
the Property Management Department ("Services"), as set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A," attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. This Agreement will begin on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below
("Effective Date") and expires one year later ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance
with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). The City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this
Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to four (4) one-year renewal options ("Renewal
Terms").
3. Compensation.
3.1 The Vendor acknowledges that this is a non-exclusive agreement and there is no
guarantee of any specific amount of work. Further, Vendor recognizes that the amount stated below
in Section 3.2 is the total amount of funds available, collectively, for any Vendor that enters into
an agreement with the City for same or similar services and that once the full amount has been
exhausted, whether individually or collectively, Vendor will not perform any additional services or
bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and
approves in writing the additional costs for such services. City will not be liable for any additional
expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in
writing.
3.2 The maximum annual compensation amount allowed under this non-exclusive
Agreement will be up to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). In the event City opts
to renew the Agreement, the maximum compensation amount allowed is up to $100,000.00 for
each of the Renewal Terms.
3.3 Following the award of this Agreement, additional products and services of the
same general category that could have been encompassed in the award, and that are not already
made a part of the Agreement, may be added based on the discount provided on Vendor's bid
response (if applicable) and price sheet provided with Vendor's bid response or a current quote
provided from the Vendor.
3.4 The Parties may engage in multiple transactions under this Agreement. For each
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purchase made pursuant to this Agreement, Vendor must supply a quote and the quote must
conform with the then -current pricing under the agreement or the discount provided on the
Vendor's bid response if it is for an additional product and service of the same general category, as
described above. If the City accepts the quote and places the order, that quote shall be considered
an addendum to this agreement but is not required to be filed in the City records. The Parties will
maintain all quotes for the 3-year Audit period included herein.
3.5 City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251
of the Texas Government Code) and provisions of this Agreement, including Exhibit `B," which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
3.6 Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for
City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional
costs for such services. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified
by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party within 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non -Appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor
of such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obliiiations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination and Vendor will continue to provide City with services requested
by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor will provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor
has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor will return all City provided data to City in a machine-readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services
under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees,
agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and will not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of
City.
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5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary,
City will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to submit reasons objecting
to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City,
but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
Vendor will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, 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 will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and
not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Vendor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, Vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor, nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any employment
benefits from City. Vendor will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on
behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
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AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — VENDOR AGREES
TO DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, ANY CLAIM OR
ACTIONAGAINST CITYFOR INFRINGEMENT OFANYPATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE
MARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM CITY'S USE
OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO DEFEND,
SETTLE OR PAY WILL NOT APPLYIF CITYMODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE
OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, VENDOR WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY
SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR
COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER,
CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH
SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT CITY'S
INTEREST, AND CITYAGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR INDOING SO. IN THE
EVENT CITY, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT
AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CITY
WILL HAVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTIONAND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND
TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANYSUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER, VENDOR WILL FULLY
PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH CLAIM OR
ACTION. CITYAGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTENNOTICE OFANYSUCH
CLAIM OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITY MAY RECEIVE RELATING
THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF
PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES WILL NOT ELIMINATE VENDOR'S DUTY TO
INDEMNIFY CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION OR ANY PART THEREOF IS HELD TO INFRINGE AND THE USE
THEREOF IS ENJOINED OR RESTRAINED OR, IF AS A RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT
OR COMPROMISE, SUCH USE IS MA TERIALLYADVERSELY RESTRICTED, VENDOR
WILL, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE AND AS CITY'S SOLE REMEDY, EITHER: (A) PROCURE
FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION, OR (B) MODIFY THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION TO
MAKE IT NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH MODIFICATION DOES NOT
MATERIALL Y AD VERSEL Y AFFECT CITY'S A UTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION, OR (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION WITH EQUALL Y SUITABLE, COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY
EQUIVALENT NON -INFRINGING SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION AT NO
ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO CITY, OR (D) IF NONE OF THE FOREGOING
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ALTERNATIVES IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE TO VENDOR TERMINATE THIS
AGREEMENT, AND REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID TO VENDOR BY CITY,
SUBSEQUENT TO WHICH TERMINATION CITY MA Y SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES
AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW.
9. Assisnment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor will not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee will execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.
Vendor will be liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior to the effective date
of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
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(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to
the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice will be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the
Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will also
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies
Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor must immediately desist
from and correct the violation.
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12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM
ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
BY VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME
SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives or (2) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered,
return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
the same address
To VENDOR:
IIA Lifting Services, Inc.
Michael Jolly, General Manager
PO Box 5609
Peoria, AZ 85385
14. Solicitation of Emolovees. Neither City nor Vendor will, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the person's employer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds
to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of City's or
Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
17. Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
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19. Force Maieure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not
limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public
enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency
of the United States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
performance is affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Party's performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
20. Headings Not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement, including the attached exhibits.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
23. Counteruarts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
24. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option, Vendor will either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner
that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
25. Immigration and Nationalitv Act. Vendor must verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures
and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
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for violations of this provision by Vendor.
26. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
will be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title and interest in
and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free
from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
27. Signature Authoritv. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
28. Chanue in Comvanv Name or Ownership. Vendor must notify City's Purchasing
Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining
updated City records. The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such
as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's
resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the
specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
29. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
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.
30. Prohibition on BovcottinL, Enerev 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.
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31. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, City is
prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is
to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time
employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a
practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this
Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
32. Electronic SiLynatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
33. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Vendor, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any
prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict
with any provision of this Agreement.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
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Valerie Washington (May 9, 202515:15 CDT)
By:
Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 05/09/2025
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By.
Name: Marilyn Marvin
Title: Property Management Department
Director
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
VENDOR:
IIA Lifting Services, Inc.
By:
Name: Michael Jolly
Title: General Manager
Date: 05/06/2025
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By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
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By:
Denise Garcia (May 7, 202516:30 CDT)
Name: Denise Garcia
Title: Purchasing Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name: Jessika J. Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
M&C Approved: N/A
Form 1295: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 The Vendor will provide onsite inspections, testing, and certifications of aerial
and lifting devices including, but not limited to, bucket trucks, ground ladders,
digger derricks, fire aerial apparatus, scissor lifts, trailer -mounted platform lifts,
forklifts, warehouse material lifts, telehandlers, vacuum lifts, and independent
platform lifts on an "as needed basis" for the Property Management Department.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 City: City of Fort Worth
2.2 Non-destructive testing (NDT): testing that includes, but is not limited to,
ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic, penetrant, eddy current, visual,
mechanical, leak /vacuum, and infrared.
2.3 Mechanical failure: occurs when equipment is inoperable and prevents the
required test from being performed.
2.4 Aerial & lifting devices: consist of bucket trucks, ground ladders, digger
derricks, fire aerial apparatus, scissor lifts, trailer mounted platform lifts,
forklifts, warehouse material lifts, telehandlers, vacuum lifts, and
independent platform lifts.
2.5 Fleet Service Center: any City facility where the rolling stock are:
inspected, tested, and certified.
2.6 American National Standards Institute (ANSI): an organization that oversees
the creation, official notification, and use of norms and guidelines used by
various industries, including the inspection and testing of aerial devices and
ladders. Their website is http://www.ansi.org.
2.7 American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT): an organization that
promotes the profession and technologies of non-destructive testing through
publishing, certification, research, and conferencing. ASNT is a third -party
certification body accredited by ANSI. Their website is: http://www.asnt.org.
2.8 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a not -for -profit
professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing,
and skill development across all engineering disciplines. Their website is
httv://www.asme.ora.
2.9 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): a global organization
that is the recognized leader in the development and delivery of
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international voluntary consensus standards. ASTM standards are used to
improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade,
and build consumer confidence. Their website is htty://www.astm.ori4.
2.10 Hazardous Materials: any substances, materials, or wastes that are or
become regulated as hazardous or toxic substances under any applicable
federal, state, or local laws, regulations, ordinances, or orders.
2.11 Inspections: to determine the condition or operation of a component(s) by
comparing its physical, mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics with
established standards, recommendations, and requirements through
examination by sight, sound, or feel.
2.12 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): an international nonprofit
organization, which provides and advocates consensus codes and standards,
research, training, and education. The NFPA is the authority on fire, electrical
and building safety organization. Their website is http://www.nfpa.org.
2.13 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): an organization
that ensures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and
women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training,
outreach, education and assistance. Their website is http://www.osha.gov.
2.14 Testing: verifying serviceability by measuring the mechanical, structural,
pneumatic, hydraulic, safety systems, or electrical characteristics of an item
and comparing those characteristics with prescribed standards.
3.0 VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
3.1 The Vendor will provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, licenses,
certifications, transportation, and supplies necessary for performing the
required services.
3.2 All travel expenses are included in the unit cost of the inspection and
testing services.
3.3 Shop fees, miscellaneous fees, environmental/hazardous disposal material
fees, transportation fees, if any, for pick-up or delivery and unspecified
costs may not be charged to the City unless it's included in Exhibit B,
Payment Schedule.
3.4 The City reserves the right to request a copy of the Vendor's current
employee or employer licenses and certifications.
4.0 PRE -INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Communication between the City and Vendor will be facilitated via phone and
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email.
4.1.1 All technicians will have a cell phone to be reached while out in the field
during business hours.
4.2 The Vendor will respond to the City within 48 hours for all issues or service
requests.
4.3 Vendor will email an estimate to The Fleet Service Center Supervisor(s) or
designee within one (1) business day of receiving a list of equipment for
inspection and testing.
4.4 The City will only accept computer -generated estimates; handwritten estimates
will not be considered.
4.5 Estimates will be approved and authorized by PMD Fleet personnel in writing via
email with the purchase order number provided prior to work being performed.
Verbal approvals will not be considered valid.
4.6 Final invoices submitted to the City for work performed will match the final
estimate received by the City. All revised estimates will be approved in writing
prior to billing.
4.6.1 All estimates will match Contract pricing, specifications, and standards.
4.7 Vendor will schedule and perform services within five business days of the City's
request unless otherwise authorized in writing by the City.
4.8 The Vendor will conduct all services during normal business hours, which are
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any deviation from this
timeframe will require written approval from the Fleet Service Center
Supervisor(s) or their designee.
4.9 The Vendor will not perform services on the following City -observed holidays:
4.9.1 New Year's Day
4.9.2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
4.9.3 Memorial Day
4.9.4 Juneteenth
4.9.5 July 4th
4.9.6 Labor Day
4.9.7 Thanksgiving Thursday and the following Friday
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4.9.8 Christmas Day
4.10 The list of service locations and addresses are listed below. The City
reserves the right to add/delete any additional locations as needed.
Service Locations
Location Name Address
James Avenue Service Center 5021 James Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76115
Bolt Street Service Center 2920 W Bolt St
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
Northside Service Center
Will Rogers Memorial Center
317 Hillshire Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76052
3401 W. Lancaster Ave Fort
Worth, Texas 76107
4.11 Vendor's test equipment will be mobile in order to conduct all testing at
City locations.
5.0 INSPECTIONS & TESTING REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Vendor will provide inspection and testing services using the most current
standards applicable to the performance of the services described including
ASTM, ANSI, ASME, ASNT, NFPA, and OSHA.
5.2 The Vendor will allow City personnel to observe all testing and inspections.
5.3 Vendor inspection of the fire apparatus equipped with an aerial ladder will
include:
5.3.1 a complete visual inspection
5.3.2 a complete non-destructive examination, including all load, drift, oil
analysis, and waterway tests per NFPA 1911.
5.4 Vendor's testing techniques utilized will include, but are not limited to,
ultrasonic inspection, magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant
inspection, and NDT techniques.
5.5 Vendor will inspect & test the safety interlock during every service and
inspection for all aerial and lifting devices.
5.6 Vendor will restore to its pretest condition any safety device disconnected or
overridden to be inoperable for testing or inspection purposes. The unit will
be retested as required to show the safety device is functioning properly.
5.7 Vendor will not represent nor be a manufacturer of any aerial and/or lifting
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device.
5.8 Vendor will test and recertify the rated lifting/load capacity of cranes, boom
trucks, forklifts, and independent lifts including, but not limited to, man lifts,
scissor lifts, construction lifts, platform lifts, and any other lifting device.
5.9 Vendor will perform NDT testing on a scheduled annual basis unless
otherwise requested.
6.0 REPORT REQUIREMENTS
6.1 The Vendor will provide reports on a pass/no pass basis.
6.2 The Vendor will provide a computer -generated copy of the inspection and testing
report and/or certificate of each unit to the Fleet Service Center Supervisor, within
three (3) calendar days of completion of each inspection and test.
6.3 The report will contain all the defects found and a recommended course of action,
if applicable.
6.4 When an aerial unit successfully meets all requirements of the latest edition of
NFPA 1911, the Vendor will issue a certificate of Aerial Lift Device Examination
and Testing stating the unit complies with the latest edition of NFPA 1911.
7.0 RE -INSPECTION SERVICES
7.1 The Fleet Service Center Supervisor or designee will contact the Vendor to
schedule a re -inspection and retesting of failed units after repairs have been
completed on the failed units, if applicable.
7.2 The Vendor will conduct re -inspections and testing at the City Service Center
designated by the Fleet Service Center Supervisor within ten (10) business days
following notification of completion of repairs, and provide a computer -generated
copy of the inspection and testing report and/or certificate of each unit to the Fleet
Service Center Supervisor.
7.3 If no additional testing or re -inspection is required, the Vendor will email the
passing report to the Fleet Service Center Supervisor or designee immediately
upon receipt of the repair report.
8.0 INVOICES
8.1 All invoices will match prior City approved estimates or payment may be
delayed. All charges must be identified on vendors invoice billing statement,
listed LINE by LINE by individual charges.
8.2 If the final invoice needs to be updated for any reason (i.e. charges, etc.) the
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date on the final invoice will be updated to match the date the revised invoice
was submitted for processing.
8.3 INVOICE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
8.3.1 Supporting Documentation for Labor charges will include, at a
minimum: 1) the total number of labor hours performed; and 2) the
labor rate. Vendor must provide the City with documentation that
identifies the per -hour labor rate.
8.3.2 Supporting Documentation for Parts charges will include, at a
minimum: 1) a short and plain description of the part; 2) the vendor
part number; and 3) the vendor's cost for the part and any markups.
8.3.3 Supporting Documentation for Freight Charges will include, at a
minimum, the total cost of the freight charges. Vendor must provide
the City, at a minimum, with a Bill of Lading or Purchase Order as
documentation of the freight charges.
8.3.4 The Vendor will obtain a Purchase Order number before performing any
services.
8.3.5 The Vendor will itemize all charges on the Vendor's invoice billing
statement, and provide documentation establishing the charges on the
Vendor's invoice billing statement.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Line Items
Unit of
Unit
Measurement
Cost
Inspection & Testing Services, Annual, Truck Mounted
EA
$425.00
equipment, per unit
Inspection & Testing Services, Annual, Forklifts (Trucks), per
EA
$275.00
unit
Inspection & Testing Services, Annual, Ground Ladders, per unit
EA
$30.00
Inspection & Testing Services, Annual, Independent lifts
EA
$350.00
including but not limited to man lifts, scissor lifts, construction
lifts, and platform lifts, per unit
Inspection & Testing Services, Annual, Aerial, Vehicle Mounted
EA
$425.00
Elevating Equipment, per unit
Inspection & Testing Services, Annual, Aerial, fire apparatus
EA
$800.00
equipped with aerial ladder, per unit
Re -Inspection & Retesting Services, Failed Aerial Device Unit
EA
$110.00
After Repairs, per unit
Incomplete Inspection, due to mechanical failure
EA
$220.00
Inspection & Testing Services, Five Year, Non -Destructive,
EA
$900.00
Aerial, fire apparatus equipped with aerial ladder, per unit
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