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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 OPENWORK, LLC ("Vendor"), each individually referred to as a "party" and
collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scone of Services. Vendor enters into a non-exclusive agreement to provide the City with
temporary staffing services, including professionals, clerical workers and manual labor ("Temporary
Workers") on an as needed basis ("Services"), as set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A," attached hereto
and incorporated herein for all purposes and specifically describes the Services to be provided.
2. Term. This Agreement begins on September 2, 2025 ("Effective Date") and expires on
September 30, 2028 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement
("Initial Term"). City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same
terms and conditions, for up to two (2) two-year renewal option(s) (each a "Renewal Term" with term dates
running from October 1 to September 30).
3. Compensation.
3.1 General Provisions. City will pay Vendor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement,
including Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Total annual
compensation under this Agreement shall be an amount up to Three Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($3,500,000.00) for the first year of the initial term, $4,025,000.00 for the second year of the
initial term, and $4,628,750.00 for the third year of the initial term. Should Renewal Terms be
utilized, the combined annual amount for renewal options is up to $5,323,062.50 for the first year of
the first renewal term, $6,121,521.88 for the second year of the first renewal term, $7,039,750.16 for
the first year of the second renewal term, and $8,095,712.68 for the second year of the second renewal
term.
3.2 Non -Exclusive Agreement. The Vendor acknowledges that this is a non-exclusive agreement and
there is no guarantee of any specific amount of purchase. Further, Vendor recognizes that the amount
stated above is the total amount of funds available, collectively, for any Vendor that enters into an
agreement with the City under the relevant M&C and that once the full amount has been exhausted,
whether individually or collectively, funds have therefore been exhausted under this Agreement as
well.
3.3 Additional Services. 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.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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3.4 Addendum - Statement of Work. When Services are needed, the City will provide Vendor an applicable
Statement of Work, a sample of which can be found as Exhibit "C" to this Agreement. Each Statement of
Work will list the Services requested by the City and the project timeframe the services will be necessary,
as well as the projected amount of the services related to each requested position based on Exhibit `B" of
this Agreement. Each Statement of Work must be signed by both parties. No additional services will be
provided by the Vendor unless the city requests and approved in writing additional cost of such services.
3.5 Invoice. Vendor agrees to submit weekly invoices for Services provided in the previous week. Each
invoice shall also reference the applicable Statement of Work by addendum number. Vendor shall submit
invoices to the individual as the requesting City department's point of contact in the applicable Statement
of Work and also submit a copy to the Talent Acquisition Manager in the Human Resources Department,
100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth Texas 76103. City agrees to pay all invoices of Vendor within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such invoices and in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
4. Termination.
4.1. W itten Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-annronriation 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 Obligations 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 parry without the prior written approval of
City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary,
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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. RiEht 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. Indenendent 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. Emvlovment Benefits. No individual placed with City under this agreement, including
any of Vendor's officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors, shall be entitled to any employment
benefits from the City. Vendor acknowledges and agrees that it shall be responsible for providing any
individual it places with City, including its employees and subcontractors, with all legally -required
employment benefits, including health care benefits. Vendor further acknowledges and agrees that the
negotiated compensation to Vendor by City under this Agreement includes a reasonable amount which has
been included to compensate Vendor for Vendor's health care costs. Additionally, Vendor shall be liable
for any and all withholding, payment and report of taxes on behalf of itself, and any individual it places
with City, including its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors, including filling IRS 941
and W-2 forms for any individual placed with City.
Liabilitv and Indemnification.
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9.1 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 CA USED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
9.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SER VANTS
AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY
KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S BUSINESS
AND ANYRESUL TING LOSTPROFITS) 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.
9_3 WAIVER OF CLAIMS AS JOINT -EMPLOYER — Vendor herby disclaims and waives any and all
claims or causes of action against the City with regard to liability or responsibility for Vendor's
obligations as employer with respect to Vendor's employees, including but not limited to obligations
such as payment of workers compensation claims or benefits; compliance with the Federal Fair
Labor Standards Act; payment of furnishing of health, retirement or other benefits; and
responsibility for payment of unemployment insurance or contributions.
9_4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYINDEMNIFICATION— Vendor agrees to defend, settle, or pay, at
its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for infringement of any patent,
copyright, trade mark, trade secret, or similar property right arising from City's use of the
software and/or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that this
agreement to defend, settle or pay will not apply if City modifies or misuses the software and/or
documentation. So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense of payment for claims or actions
against City pursuant to this section, Vendor 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 City agrees
to cooperate with Vendor in doing so. In the event City, for whatever reason, assumes the
responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against City for
infringement arising under this Agreement, City will have the sole right to conduct the defense
of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or
compromise any such claim; however, Vendor will fully participate and cooperate with City in
defense of such claim or action. City agrees to give Vendor timely written notice of any such claim
or action, with copies of all papers City may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, City's assumption of payment of costs or expenses 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 materially adversely 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 materially adversely affect City's authorized
use of the software and/or documentation; or (c) replace the software and/or documentation
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with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non -infringing software and/or
documentation at no additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is
reasonably available to Vendor terminate this Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to Vendor
by City, subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City
under law.
10. Assignment and Subcontracting.
10.1 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.
10.2 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.
11. 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:
11.1 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.
11.2 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, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(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.
12. Comuliance 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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13. 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.
14. 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
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
To VENDOR:
Openwork, LLC
Arlaine Decrevel, Vice President Public Sector
7320 N Mopac Expy Ste 101
Austin, TX 78731
Email: arlaine.decrevel@openwork.com
15. Solicitation of EmDlovees. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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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20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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 or its Exhibits.
23. 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.
24. Counterparts. 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.
25. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option, Vendor 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.
26. Immigration 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
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AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. Change 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.
30. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
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.
31. Prohibition on Bovcotting Energv 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
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companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
32. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Vendor
acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, City is
prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is
to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time
employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a
practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this
Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
33. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
34. 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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Name: Dianna Giordano
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 07/14/2025
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Title: Asst Human Resources Director
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration of
this contract, including ensuring all performance and
reporting requirements.
By:
Name: Victor Escobedo
Title: Human Resources Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name: Jessika Williams
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 25-0580
Form 1295: 2025-1313592
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Vendor will provide one of, or a combination of the general categories of temporary staffing positions
which include, assistant department director, management, clerical, professional, service trades, or
technical/para professional temporary staffing services for City upon request.
If a Vendor's Hourly Pay Rate to its workers goes down during any term of the Agreement with City, the
lower rate is required to be reported to the City and an adjustment in the Vendor's Hourly Bill Rate
downwards will be reflected.
The Vendor may request a price adjustment at the time of contract renewal. Any request must be
submitted in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the current term and must
include justification based on changes in market conditions or labor costs. The City reserves the right to
approve, negotiate, or deny the requested adjustment.
If the City increases the entrance (starting) pay rate for any position during the term of the agreement, the
Vendor shall adjust their Hourly Pay Rate by the same percentage. The City will notify the Vendor of any
such increase, and the Vendor shall confirm and implement the rate adjustment upon the City's request.
All rate changes must be approved by the City prior to implementation.
In accordance with Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, engineering, architectural, and land
surveying related positions were excluded from the scope of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-0082,
and the City did not request temporary staffing for those positions.
Additionally, the following positions were not included in the scope of RFP 25-0082 for standard pricing
purposes, and the City has not requested bids for these positions based on the pricing structure outlined in
the RFP:
• Certified Public Accountant
• Landscape Architect
• Physician (including Surgeon)
• Optometrist
• Professional Engineer
• State certified or state licensed Real Estate Appraiser
• Registered Nurse
As part of its proposal, the Vendor identified its ability to fulfill temporary staffing needs for one or more
of the positions listed above. The City may request temporary staffing for such positions on an as -needed
basis, and the qualifications and rates for those positions, as submitted and approved through the
solicitation process, are incorporated into this contract.
Additional products and/or services of the same general category that could have been encompassed in
the award of this Agreement, and that are not already on the Agreement, maybe added.
The Vendor shall provide one of its employees to be specifically assigned as Project Manager to the City's
account to support delivery of temporary staffing services in accordance with all applicable requirements.
Upon award, each Vendor shall be required to provide City with a phone number, email, fax and emergency
phone number of Project Manager.
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The Vendor will furnish workers who are at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in United
States of America, possess a valid U.S. federal or state government -issued identification and are
appropriately dressed for the assigned position.
The Vendor will provide all requested temporary workers within forty eight (48) hours of receipt of a City
request for services which includes a fully executed Statement of Work with all required signatures. An
example of a Statement of Work can be found in Exhibit B.
The Vendor will not proceed with any temporary staffing request unless a written approval or
confirmation has been issued by the City's Human Resources Department.
The Vendor will maintain insurance and/or bonds in accordance with the solicitation to protect the City
from any loss caused by a temporary worker assigned by Vendor.
The Vendor will maintain a written dress code or policy for assigned temporary workers that requires
them to be clean and appropriately dressed for their specific assignment.
The City reserves the right to decline the services of any temporary worker provided by the Vendor, for
any reason with or without notice.
If the City deems an assigned temporary worker to be a safety risk, the City may contact the Vendor and
request the individual be removed that same day.
If one of Vendor's temporary workers leave the job site before the requested service time period has
expired, no payment will be rendered to Vendor for the remaining time left based on the requested service
time period. Payments will be rendered only for actual hours of temporary services supplied by Vendor.
Should the City wish to hire one of Vendor's temporary workers who has been filling a temporary
position, neither the worker nor the City will be required to pay a placement or similar fee to Vendor.
The Vendor will submit the following details to the applicable departmental liaison for the City
department requesting the temporary worker and the City's Human Resources Department before
assignment of each temporary staff and notify within a day of end of such assignments, by email to
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• Full name of the temporary staff;
• Assigned to which City department;
• Assigned City department manager;
• Start date of assignment;
• Confirmation on background check cleared; Yes/No
• Assigned temporary staff pay rate;
• Vendor's bill rate;
• Upon completion of service vendor should notify last day of assignment.
The Vendor's employees will present their timesheet to the City Department representative who will sign
off on the Vendor's employee's timesheet that he or she was present for the specified period.
The Vendor will provide a weekly timesheet summary showing (i) the name of each worker assigned to
the City during the preceding week, (ii) the date(s) each listed worker was assigned during the reporting
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period, (iii) the department(s) to which the worker was assigned on each date, (iv) the hourly rate billed to
the City for each assignment and (v) hours of service provided each day.
The Vendor will be required to pay each temporary worker assigned to the City at least the hourly
minimum wage rate established by federal law.
All scheduling will be done through the Vendor. Once the City makes a request for temporary services
during a specified time frame, the Vendor will be required to coordinate the scheduling with its employee
who will be performing the temporary service.
The City will not provide transportation to or from the assigned work site. The City will not reimburse
mileage or parking for temporary workers.
The Vendor will be responsible and liable for the safety, injury and health of its personnel while they are
performing the temporary services on City property.
The Vendor must communicate with the specific City Department requesting the temporary worker to
confirm the name of the assigned temporary worker and verify that his or her skills meet the City needs.
Temporary workers may be assigned to any location at which the City requires services, and such
locations may be outside of Tarrant County.
The Vendor shall describe, in writing, what immediate action it will take to replace temporary workers
whose services are declined.
If non-English speaking temporary workers are assigned to the City, the Vendor shall ensure
interpretation services are also provided, which may be furnished by one of the other assigned temporary
workers.
The Vendor will conduct background checks, at their expense, on all temporary workers assigned to the
City which will include minimum factors consisting of the following:
0 7 year County Criminal Record Search for Felonies & Misdemeanors from all counties;
• SSN trace to National Criminal/Sex & Violent Offender Search — National
• Motor Vehicle Record and Driver's License Status (if applicable to the job)
• Social Security Number Trace
• Education Verification
• Statewide Criminal check from all counties SSN was traced to
The Vendor will provide City with proof such checks have occurred. On request, the Vendor shall provide
City a copy of an assigned temporary worker's background check.
The Vendor will be responsible for all costs associated with any drug testing required for its temporary
workers.
The Vendor will ensure that its assigned temporary workers do not have any type of firearm, weapon,
drug or alcohol on City premises.
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The Vendor will be responsible for processing payroll for its temporary workers who are assigned to the
City. This responsibility will include but not be limited to making all necessary deductions and paying all
taxes and insurance required by federal, state, or local law.
The Vendor will be responsible for payment of taxes, assessments, fees, and fines that may be due or
owing to any local, state or federal government agency relating to or arising out of Vendor's role as
employer of the assigned temporary worker
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EHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The following link Job Descriptions - Welcome to the Citv of Fort Worth provides a detailed list of all
potential temporary staffing services positions that could be requested by City.
The following will apply:
• If a Vendor's Hourly Pay Rate to its workers goes down during any term of the Agreement with City,
the lower rate is required to be reported to the City and an adjustment in the Vendor's Hourly Bill Rate
downwards will be reflected.
• The Vendor may request a price adjustment at the time of contract renewal. Any request must be
submitted in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the current term and
must include justification based on changes in market conditions or labor costs. The City reserves the
right to approve, negotiate, or deny the requested adjustment.
• If the City increases the entrance (starting) pay rate for any position during the term of the agreement,
the Vendor shall adjust their Hourly Pay Rate by the same percentage. The City will notify the Vendor
of any such increase, and the Vendor shall confirm and implement the rate adjustment upon the City's
request. All rate changes must be approved by the City prior to implementation.
Hourly
Vendor's
Vendor's
Vendor's
Decision
#
Job Title
Pay
Billing
Contract
Hourly
Rate (a)
Percentage
Rate
Bill Rate
(b)
(a*b=c)
(a+c)
Bid
#1-1
Account Specialist
$ 24.67
0.28
6.91
$ 31.58
Bid
#1-2
Account Technician
$ 19.74
0.28
5.53
$ 25.27
Bid
#14
Accounting Specialist
$ 24.67
0.28
6.91
$ 31.58
Bid
#1-5
Accounts Payable
$ 34.45
0.28
9.65
$ 44.10
Bid
#1-6
Administrative Assistant
$ 22.90
0.28
6.41
$ 29.31
Bid
#1-7
Administrative Technician
$ 21.26
0.28
5.95
$ 27.21
Bid
#1-8
Animal Shelter Technician
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-9
Business Process Manager
$ 52.34
0.28
14.66
$ 67.00
Bid
#1-10
Business Support Analyst
$ 26.57
0.28
7.44
$ 34.01
Bid
#1-11
Buyer I
$ 26.38
0.28
7.39
$ 33.77
Bid
#1-12
Clerk - General
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-13
Communication Specialist
$ 28.84
0.28
8.08
$ 36.92
Bid
#1-14
Communications Coordinator
$ 37.66
0.28
10.54
$ 48.20
Bid
#1-15
Contract Compliance
$ 28.84
0.28
8.08
$ 36.92
Administrator
Bid
#1-16
Contract Compliance Specialist
$ 26.38
0.28
7.39
$ 33.77
Bid
#1-17
Contract Compliance Technician
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-18
Contract Services Administrator
$ 37.66
0.28
10.54
$ 48.20
Bid
#1-19
Custodian
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-20
Customer Service Information
$ 21.26
0.28
5.95
$ 27.21
Specialist
Bid
#1-21
Customer Service Representative
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-22
Customer Service Representative
$ 18.32
0.28
5.13
$ 23.45
II
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Bid
#1-23
Data Analyst
$ 35.43
0.28
9.92
$ 45.35
Bid
#1-24
Data Entry Clerk
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-25
Data Reporting Technician
$ 18.32
0.28
5.13
$ 23.45
Bid
#1-26
Eligibility Specialist
$ 19.74
0.28
5.53
$ 25.27
Bid
#1-27
Emergency Management Officer
$ 26.38
0.28
7.39
$ 33.77
Bid
#1-28
Executive Assistant
$ 31.52
0.28
8.83
$ 40.35
Bid
#1-29
Facilities Coordinator
$ 19.74
0.28
5.53
$ 25.27
Bid
#1-30
Field Service Superintendent
$ 41.16
0.28
11.52
$ 52.68
Bid
#1-31
Food & Beverage Attendant
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-32
Grants Secialist
$ 28.84
0.28
8.08
$ 36.92
Bid
#1-33
Graphic Artist
$ 28.62
0.28
8.01
$ 36.63
Bid
#1-34
IT Support Specialist
$ 24.67
0.28
6.91
$ 31.58
Bid
#1-35
Legal Assistant
$ 24.67
0.28
6.91
$ 31.58
Bid
#1-36
Mailroom Clerk
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-37
Management Analyst
$ 26.38
0.28
7.39
$ 33.77
Bid
#1-38
Office Assistant
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-39
Office Clerk
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-40
Park Planner Assistant
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-41
Parking Compliance Tech
$ 21.26
0.28
5.95
$ 27.21
Bid
#1-42
Parts Analyst
$ 18.32
0.28
5.13
$ 23.45
Bid
#1-43
Payroll Clerk
$ 19.74
0.28
5.53
$ 25.27
Bid
#1-44
Project Adminstrator
$ 22.90
0.28
6.41
$ 29.31
Bid
#1-45
Project Assistant
$ 26.57
0.28
7.44
$ 34.01
Bid
#1-46
Public Events Coordinator
$ 26.57
0.28
7.44
$ 34.01
Bid
#1-47
Public Safety Communicator
$ 24.67
0.28
6.91
$ 31.58
Bid
#1-48
Purchasing Adminstrator
$ 22.90
0.28
6.41
$ 29.31
Bid
#1-49
Purchasing Assistant
$ 24.67
0.28
6.91
$ 31.58
Bid
#1-50
Purchasing Clerk
$ 18.00
0.28
5.04
$ 23.04
Bid
#1-51
Quality Assurance
$ 22.90
0.28
6.41
$ 29.31
Bid
#1-52
Quality Improvement Specialist
$ 22.90
0.28
6.41
$ 29.31
Bid
#1-53
Skills Trade Technician
$ 21.26
0.28
5.95
$ 27.21
Bid
#1-54
Sr. Administrative Assistant
$ 26.38
0.28
7.39
$ 33.77
Bid
#1-55
Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist
$ 31.52
0.28
8.83
$ 40.35
Bid
#1-56
Sr. Customer Service Rep
$ 21.26
0.28
5.95
$ 27.21
Bid
#1-57
Sr. Executive Assistant
$ 31.52
0.28
8.83
$ 40.35
Bid
#1-58
Sr. Graphic Designer
$ 30.80
0.28
8.62
$ 39.42
Bid
#1-59
Sr. Skilled Trades Technician
$ 24.67
0.28
6.91
$ 31.58
Bid
#1-60
Technical Trainer
$ 28.84
0.28
8.08
$ 36.92
Bid
#1-61
Traffic Director
$ 41.16
0.28
11.52
$ 52.68
Bid
#1-62
Trainer
$ 28.84
0.28
8.08
$ 36.92
Bid
#1-63
Web Designer
$ 34.45
0.28
9.65
$ 44.10
Bid
#2-1
Accounting Services Supervisor
$ 41.16
0.28
11.52
$ 52.68
Bid
#2-2
Accounts Payable Coordinator
$ 34.45
0.28
9.65
$ 44.10
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EXHIBIT C
STATEMENT OF WORK
�lddendum No. _
Statement of Work
This Addendum -No. _ - Statement of Work (SOW) is made as of this _ day of
20� under the terms and conditions established in the IVIASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT between the City- of Fort Worth ("City') and ("Vendor" j, the
same being Fort Worth City Secretary Contract (CSC) No_ (the --Vaster
Agreement" cr "MSA").
This 'Statement of Work is made for the follow inu purposes, consistent u-ith the services defined
m the Master Agreement: Providing temporary staffing sen-ices to the City of Fort Worth for the
positions listed below- In particular, Vendor shall perform those functions identified below in the
Scope ofSenices, as such mrvices are more fully detailed in the'119A.
Section A. Scope of Senrices & Schedule
Department Requesting Position(s):
Assignment #1
Name of Indiiidual(s) Filling Position (if known):
Position Requested (Must be in Exhibit B of the MSA):
of abo,-e Pc_i:_cns Req-.iestedl:
L o c atk t]
Projected Star- and End Dates for Assignment:
Anticipated - o _al = of Hours_
Hourly B 11mg Rate ('dust be in Exhibit B of the MSA):
Total:4nticipated Cost:
:assignment 42
Name of Individuals _'; F'i` ling Position (iflmown):
Position Requested ;'Nfu_t be in E 1ibit B of the: MSA):
of above Pc_iti;.ns Requested:
Locati-n of Assisfuuent:
Projected Start and End Dates for Assignment:
Anticipated Total P of Hours:
Hourly Billing Rate (Must be in Exhibit B of the
Total Anticipated Cost:
(Use additional pages as required)
Section B. Compensation, Reimbursable Expenses, and Billing Terms: Processing and
payment of fees, including the structure of payments and invoicing thereof, shall be in accordance
with the T4 cater Professional Services Agreement.
The total fee that shall be ,paid by City to Vendor for these sers ices shall tye in acccrdance -,vith the
lwfaster Serrice Agreement and, specifically- Exhibit "B"- Price Schedule. In sub_nitting iris: oices,
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Vendor shall refei-ence the 3�propriate Statement of ,."Jork. F-Luther. the Vendor shall separately
list the to-tal amount for fee= in i.vIlich itu. vices were pre iousl =.0 muted durAig the then current
atmual .contract period (either icutia[ term or renewal period) and the: total amy unt of fees for the
entire ,period:. including those amountsbeing requested under the then -current in Bice_
endor shall submit invoices for Fees to within the (CITY
DERART'_IIENTI and also submit a copy to the Talent Acquisition Manager in the Human
Resources Department,100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Executed ui multiple originals on thh% the:
CITY OF FORT 11-ORTK TEXAS:
By:
Plume:
Title: Assistant City Massager
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
Name:
Title: City Secretary
RECONMIENDED BY:
By:
Name:
Title: Department Director
day of 20
4T2dDOR:
By:
Name
Title_
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY:
By:
Name: Jessika. Williams
Title: Assistant Ci4r Attoxney
Contract Compliance'Manager:
By signing I acknourledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and admuistration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements -
Victor Escobedo
Talent Acquisition Manager
Vendor Services Agreement Page 19 of 19
A CITY COUNCIL AGEND
Create New From This M&C
DATE: 6/24/2025 REFERENCE
NO.:
CODE: P TYPE:
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTH
**M&C 25- 13PP RFP 25-0082
0580 LOG NAME: TEMPORARY STAFFING
SERVICES DM HRD
CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with Smith Temporaries, Inc.
dba CornerStone Staffing, Compunnel Software Group, Inc., Openwork LLC,
TRYFACTA, Inc., and 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. for a Three -Year Initial Term and
Two Two -Year Renewal Options in a Combined Annual Amount Up to the Listed
Identified Amounts for Temporary Staffing Services for All City Departments
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of non-exclusive agreements with Smith
Temporaries, Inc. dba CornerStone Staffing, Compunnel Software Group, Inc., Openwork LLC,
TRYFACTA, INC., and 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. for a three-year initial term and two two-year
renewal options in a combined annual amount up to the listed identified amounts for temporary
staffing services for all City departments.
DISCUSSION:
This Mayor & Council Communication requests City Council authority to execute non-exclusive
agreements for temporary staffing services with Smith Temporaries, Inc. dba CornerStone Staffing,
Compunnel Software Group, Inc., Openwork LLC, TRYFACTA, INC., and 22nd Century Technologies,
Inc. for a three-year initial term and two two-year renewal options in a combined annual amount up to
the listed identified amounts below:
Term
Year
Amount
Initial
Year 1
$3,500,000.00
Initial
Year 2
$4,025,000.00
Initial
Year 3
$4,628,750.00
First Renewal
Year 1
$5,323,062.50
Option
First Renewal
Year
$6,121,521.88
Option
Second Renewal
Year 1
$7,039,750.16
Option
Second Renewal
Year 2
$8,095,712.68
Option
The Human Resources Department approached the Purchasing Division to solicit a bid for temporary
staffing services in the general categories of clerical, management, professional, service trades,
technical/para professional, and assistant department director. These services will be used by various
City departments. Purchasing issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-0082 for Temporary Staffing
Services which consisted of detailed specifications of the City's standards and requirements.
The RFP was advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on February 26, 2025, March 05, 2025,
March 12, 2025, March 19, 2025, March 26, 2025, and April 02, 2025. The City received a total of
seventy four (74) responses: Smith Temporaries, Inc. dba Cornerstone Staffing, Compunnel Software
Group, Inc., Openwork LLC, TRYFACTA, Inc., 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., Midtown Personnel,
Inc., AppleOne, Inc., Infojini, Inc., Cogent Infotech Corporation, Abacus Service Corporation,
Recruiting Source International, Abacus Corporation, Lancesoft, Inc., Ad -A -Staff, Inc., Radgov, Inc.,
My Next Career Path Staffing, LLC, Express Employment Professionals, DatamanUSA, LLC,
Syntricate Technologies, Inc., Alltex Staffing and Consulting, Harris -Jones Staffing & Recruiting,
LLCA, Risun Solutions, Inc., Keystaff, Inc., Upsela Talent Solutions, Inc., Health Advocates Network,
Inc., I Staff Solutions, Inc., Drake Nelson, LLC, Mando Technologies, Inc., Hart Employment Services,
Rudra Enterprise, LLC, IMCS Group, Inc., Healthcare Staffing Professionals a TrueBlue Company,
HCL Global Systems, Inc., Napa Analytics LLC, Sonus Software Solutions, Inc., TeamGlobal,
MyBasePay USA, LLC, A & Associates, Absolute Information Technologies, Inc., A -Line Staffing,
Advanced Proactive Solutions, LLC, ALOIS, LLC, Apsan Technologies, Beatty's Services, Inc.,
BridgeWork Partners, Centstone Services, LLC, Coil Digital Consulting, Diskriter, Inc., Donato
Technologies, Esolvit, Inc., Fuchsia Services, Inc., Global Force USA, Hanker Systems, Inc., Ho2
Systems, LLC, InnoSoul, Inc., InstantServe, LLC, Marathon Staffing, MDMartin, LLC, MGT Impact
Solutions, LLC, Millennium Franchise Group, LLC dba Hacking Solutions, Net2Source, Noor Staffing
Group, LLC, NRT Group, Peak Performers, Laine Federal Solutions, Procom Services America, Inc.,
Prolim Global Corporation, Qultek Consultants, Inc., Sigma, Inc., Simarn, LLC, Staffing Boutique, Inc.,
Technostaff, LLC, VanderHouwen, and E-Solutions, Inc.
An evaluation panel, consisting of representatives from the Human Resources Department, evaluated
and scored the submittals using Best Value criteria. The individual scores were averaged for each of
the criteria, and the final scores are listed in the table below.
TeamGlobal, MyBasePay USA, LLC, and E-solutions, Inc. were deemed non -responsive by
the Business Equity Division within the Diversity & Inclusion Department.
A & Associates, Absolute Information Technologies, Inc., A -Line Staffing, Advanced Proactive
Solutions, LLC, ALOIS, LLC, Apsan Technologies, Beatty's Services, Inc., BridgeWork Partners,
Centstone Services, LLC, Coil Digital Consulting, Diskriter, Inc., Donato Technologies, Esolvit, Inc.,
Fuchsia Services, Inc., Global Force USA, Hanker Systems, Inc., Ho2 Systems, LLC, innoSoul, Inc.,
InstantServe, LLC, Marathon Staffing, MDMartin, LLC, MGT Impact Solutions, LLC, Millennium
Franchise Group, LLC dba Hacking Solutions, Net2source, Noor Staffing Group, LLC, NRT Group,
Peak Performers, Laine Federal Solutions, Procom Services America, Inc., PROLIM Global
Corporation, Qultek Consultants, Inc., Sigma, Inc., Simarn, LLC, Staffing Boutique, Inc., Technostaff,
LLC, and VanderHouwen were deemed non -responsive as they did not submit all of the required
documentation to be evaluated.
Mando Technologies, Inc., Hart Employment Services, Rudra Enterprise, LLC, IMCS Group, Inc.,
Healthcare Staffing Professionals a TrueBlue Company, HCL Global Systems, Inc., Napa Analytics,
LLC, and Sonus Software Solutions, Inc. were deemed non -responsive as it did not score at least 50\
% or more of the total points available for the technical criteria necessary for price evaluation.
Abacus Corporation, Ad -A -Staff, Inc., AIITex Staffing and Consulting, DatamanUSA, LLC, Drake
Nelson, LLC, Express Employment Professionals, Harris -Jones Staffing & Recruiting, LLCA, Health
Advocates Network, Inc., I Staff Solutions, Inc., KeyStaff, Inc., LanceSoft, Inc., My Next Career Path
Staffing, LLC, RADgov, Inc., Recruiting Source International, Risun Solutions, Inc., Syntricate
Technologies, Inc., and UpSela Talent Solutions, Inc. were removed from the evaluation process
during the technical review portion. They were not further evaluated due to their lower relative
technical scores, and no pricing evaluation was conducted for these submissions.
Due to the high volume of proposals and to ensure a manageable and thorough review, the top -
ranked vendors based on technical scoring were shortlisted for further consideration. Pricing points
were applied only to these top 10 vendors. Only those staffing positions that all top 10 shortlisted
vendors bid on were used in the pricing analysis. Pricing totals were calculated exclusively on these
common items, allowing for an equitable comparison across all vendors. All pricing information was
taken directly from each vendor's submitted bid table.
The RFP specified the use of the following Best Value Criteria:
a. Cost
b. Experience working as a temporary staffing agency for large organizations
c. Infrastructure in place to be able to provide quality and timely service for large organizations
d. Experience providing temporary staffing services to municipalities
e. Recruitment Process and Methodology
Supplier
a.
Smith Temporaries, Inc. 26.65
dba Cornerstone Staffing
Compunnel Software 29.59
Group, Inc.
Evaluation Criteria Total Rank
b. C. d. e.
13.50 20.83 13.50 13.50 87.98 1
12.50 20.00 12.00 11.50 85.59 2
Openwork LLC 30.00 11.50 20.00 11.00 10.50 83.00 3
TRYFACTA, INC. 26.24 12.50 20.00 12.00 9.50 80.24 4
22nd Century Technologies, 25.75 12.00 18.33 12.00 12.00 80.08 5
Inc.
Midtown Personnel Inc 27.09 12.00 19.17 9.00 11.00 78.25 6
AppleOne, Inc. 23.96 11.50 18.33 11.00 10.50 75.30 7
Infojini, Inc. 22.44 11.50 19.17 11.50 10.50 75.11 8
COGENT Infotech 19.54 11.00 19.17 11.00 10.00 70.71 9
Corporation
Abacus Service Corporation 14.84 11.50 18.33 11.00 12.00 67.68 10
After evaluation, the panel concluded that Smith Temporaries, Inc. dba Cornerstone Staffing,
Compunnel Software Group, Inc., Openwork LLC, TRYFACTA, INC., and 22nd Century Technologies,
Inc. presented the best value to the City. Therefore, the panel recommends that City Council authorize
non-exclusive agreements to these five vendors. No guarantee was made that a specific amount of
these services would be purchased. Staff certifies that the recommended vendors' proposal
met specifications.
BUSINESS EQUITY: The Business Equity Division placed a 14.60\% business equity goal on this
solicitation/contract. Smith Temporaries, Inc. will be exceeding the goal at 15\%, meeting the City's
Business Equity Ordinance. Compunnel Software Group, Inc., has agreed/committed to utilize 14.60\
% business equity subcontractor participation for the scope of work, meeting the City's Business
Equity Ordinance. 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. and Tryfacta Inc., will be exceeding the goal at
100\% as a Business Equity Prime and self- performing the scope of the services, meeting the City's
Business Equity Ordinance. Openwork LLC submitted a Prime Waiver Form, which is in accordance
with the City's Business Equity Ordinance. Openwork LLC, will be self -performing the entire scope of
the contract. Any changes in subcontractors will be reviewed by the Business Equity Division.
AGREEMENT TERM: Upon City Council approval, the initial term of these non-exclusive agreements
will begin on September 2, 2025 and expire on September 30, 2028. The combined annual amount of
these agreements is up to $3,500,000.00 for the first year of the initial term, $4,025,000.00 for the
second year of the initial term, and $4,628,750.00 for the third year of the initial term; However, the
actual amount used will be based on the needs of the department and available budget. A 15\%
annual increase is being requested to support the City's acquisition of MedStar and integration of
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel.
RENEWAL OPTIONS: These Agreements may be renewed for up to two two-year renewal terms. The
combined annual amount for renewal options is up to: $5,323,062.50 of the first year of the first
renewal term, $6,121,521.88 of the second year of the first renewal term, $7,039,750.16 of the first
year of the second renewal term, and $8,095,712.68 of the second year of the second renewal term.
This action does not require specific City Council approval, provided the City Council has appropriated
sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal term.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made by
the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not
require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as
previously appropriated, in the participating departments' General Funds to support the approval of
the above recommendation and execution of non-exclusive agreements. Prior to an expenditure
being incurred, the participating departments have the responsibility to validate the availability of
funds.
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ATTACHMENTS
Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
Year (Chartfield 2)
Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
Year (Chartfield 2)
Reginald Zeno (8517)
Dianna Giordano (7783)
Reginald Zeno (8517)
Holly Moyer (7847)
Brandy Hazel (8087)
Denise Medrano (8063)
25-0082 (RFP Temporary Staffing Services) Final-CC.Ddf (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 - SMITH TEMPORARIES, INC. dba CORNERSTONE STAFFING.Ddf (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 Certificate - 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.Ddf (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 Certificate - COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC..Ddf (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 Certificate - Openwork LLC.Ddf (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 Certificate - TRYFACTA, INC..Ddf (CFW Internal)
SAM - 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.pdf (CFW Internal)
SAM - COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC..pdf (CFW Internal)
SAM - Openwork LLC.pdf (CFW Internal)
SAM - SMITH TEMPORARIES, INC. dba CORNERSTONE STAFFING.pdf (CFW Internal)
SAM - TRYFACTA, INC..pdf (CFW Internal)
SOS - 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.pdf (CFW Internal)
SOS - COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC..pdf (CFW Internal)
SOS - Openwork LLC.pdf (CFW Internal)
SOS - SMITH TEMPORARIES, INC. dba CORNERSTONE STAFFING.pdf (CFW Internal)
SOS - TRYFACTA, INC.pdf (CFW Internal)
http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc—review.asp?ID=33441 &councildate=6/24/2025 6/26/2025