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FORT WORTH,
VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home -rule municipal corporation, acting by and
through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and SECUR-SERV INC. ("Vendor"), a foreign for -
profit corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each individually referred to as
a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Sole Source Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Vendor Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A
— Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B —
Price Schedule; and
4. Exhibit C —
Standard Terms and Conditions
5. Exhibit D
— Sole Source Letter
Exhibits A, B, C, and D, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A, B,
C, or D and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of
this Agreement shall control.
1. Scope of Services. The vendor will provide preventive maintenance for three Scantron
OP4/2810 OpScan ES scanners ("Services"), which are set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A" ("Scope of
Services"), attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. The Initial Term of this Agreement is for one (1) year, beginning on August 1, 2025
("Effective Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. With no automatic
renewals, 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 option(s) (each a "Renewal Term").
3. Compensation.
3.1 Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed five thousand dollars
and zero cents ($5,000) annually.
3.2 City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251
of the Texas Government Code) and the provisions of this Agreement, including Exhibit "B"
("Payment Schedule"), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
3.3 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
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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 with at least 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non-Abbronriation 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 party without the prior written
approval of City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas, and all documents held or maintained for 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 to the Texas Attorney General. 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. Indeuendent 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 an 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 shall 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 and Vendor's
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 of its 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, or contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCL UDING, B UT NOT LIMITED TO, 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, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER
REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS)
AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 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, MALFEASANCE,
OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPREENTATIVES, 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 CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OFANYPA TENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE
MARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM CITY'S USE
OF SOFTWARE 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 OFANYSUCH CLAIM
OR ACTIONAND 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 INTERESTS, AND
CITYAGREES 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.
CITYAGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITYMAY 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 TERIALL Y AD VERSEL Y RESTRICTED, VENDOR
WILL, AT ITS 0WNEXPENSE: (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'SAUTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION, OR (C)
REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION WITHEQUALLY SUITABLE,
COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT NON -INFRINGING SOFTWARE
AND DOCUMENTATIONAT 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.
9. Assignment 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 and assignee will be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior
to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, 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
policie 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) Workers' 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
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): ❑ Applicable I❑ N/A
$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 Reauirements
(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 with 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. At least ten (10) days' notice will be
acceptable in the event of cancellation due to 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 address
below.
(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.
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) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other parry 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 (formerly Energy Way)
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With a copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
at same address
To VENDOR:
Secur-Sere Inc.
Attn: Legal Department
P.O. Box 45550
Omaha, NE 68145
Facsimile: (402) 697-3350
14. Solicitation of Emulovees. 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 other party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation
or 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.
19. Force Maicure. 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 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 state; 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 the notice section 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 had the
opportunity to review and revise this Agreement and that the normal rule of contract 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.
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 executed by
an authorized representative of each party.
23. 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.
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 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 and 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
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 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 theret.
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 Companv 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 may adversely impact 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" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
To the extent that Chapter 2271 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, 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 Bovcottina Enerav Companies. 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 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1)
does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Section 2276 of the Texas Government Code. 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 the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
32. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. 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 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the
City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services unless the contract contains a written
verification from the Vendor 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. The terms "discriminate," "firearm
entity," and "firearm trade association" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2274 of the
Texas Government Code. 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 the 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, email, or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically
inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
BUYER
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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Name: William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 08/08/2025
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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Name: Robert A. Alldredge, Jr.
Title: Interim Chief
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
SELLER:
SECUR-SERV INC.
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
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Name: Loraine Coleman
Title: Administrative Services Manager
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CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
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Date Approved: N/A
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By: C .
Name: Alan Sexter
Title: VP of Sales, Business Development
Date: 08/05/2025
Form 1295 Certification No.: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Secur-Sery Inc. will provide services to repair or replace parts necessary to keep the equipment listed in
the attached schedule ("the Equipment") in proper operating condition and will make necessary
adjustments to keep the Equipment in proper operating condition.
1. Preventive maintenance and cleaning inspections will be performed according to Secur-Serv's
published Preventive Maintenance Schedule which is annually for Scantron OpScan 4ES OMR
Scanners.
2. Replacement parts will be provided at no charge except for those parts which by their nature are
considered consumable. Secur-Sery agrees to maintain at its location the stock of parts it
considers adequate to maintain the Equipment.
3. The City will notify Secur-Sery by telephone or in writing of all service call requests. Secur-
Sery agrees to respond to those calls in a timely manner.
4. Onsite service calls will be made at City's premises during regular business hours, defined as
Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. except for Secur-Serv's observed
holidays. The cost of mileage and labor to affect such service calls will be borne by Secur-Serv.
5. Upon Equipment failure, the City shall notify Secur-Sery during regular business hours. Upon
notification, Secur-Sery will ship via next day air a similar/equivalent loaner machine to the City.
Upon receipt, the City must immediately return failed Equipment via enclosed shipping label to
an authorized United Parcel Service drop-off location or driver. Secur-Sery will repair the failed
Equipment and return to the City. Upon receipt of the original Equipment, the City will return
the loaner machine back to Secur-Sery via the enclosed shipping label to an authorized United
Parcel Service drop-off location or driver. In the event the City fails to return the loaner
equipment within ten (10 business days, the City shall be charged the full retail value of the
loaner machine.
6. Maintenance provided under this Agreement shall extend to service, repairs and replacement
made necessary by normal wear and usage of the Equipment. Maintenance provided under this
Agreement shall not include any service, repairs or replacements required or made necessary as a
result of the use of non-standard software, hardware or forms, electrical power failure, fire, theft,
software virus, water, casualty, employee negligence, abuse, misuse, inadequate or inappropriate
environment, room size, inadequate ventilation or other external forces.
7. Secur-Sery warrants that the maintenance services provided under this Agreement will be
provided in a professional and workmanlike manner. Secur-Serv's responsibility under this
Agreement is limited to providing service, replacement or repair, in full satisfaction all of City's
claims relating to the maintenance services.
EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
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OPTICAL MARK READER MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT
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Bill to:
Customer m Purchase Order nr
Salesperson: Renee Etsasser Branch: Omaha
Effective Dates: B-1-2025 Thru: 7-31-2026
P. O. Box 45550, Omaha, NE 68145-0550 (SDO) 228-3628 • FAX (402) 697-3350
Billing Data: Site Data:
Name CITY OF FORT WORTH Name. CITY OF FORT WORTH
Address 908 MONROE STREET Address: 909 MONROE STREET
Crry FORT WORTH C" FORT WORTH
State gip: Tx 76102-0606 State np Tx 76102-0606
Contact KATHRYN AGEE Contact. SEAN LYNCH
Phone Or 917-392-4547 Phone+r. 817-392-8470
Erna+ I Kathrvn.A¢ee(@fortworthtexas.l?ov Email I seanJ . I • . . ..-.,—goir
Secur-Sere Inc-, hereby offers the customer signing Dhow ('Customer") this Opocal Mark Reader ('OMR") Maintenance Service Asrevi • i ;i!i� 'Adrrrmen:'l
`or the eqd pment listed in the schedule below (the 'Equipmenn and located at the site addresses set forth herein This service is intended to aid Customer in
keeprig the Equpment in good operating condition and in minimizing breakdowns. The service is offered subject to the terms and coed tions set forth below in
this Agreement. The Equipment to be covered under this Agreement consists of the follovo ng
Model Serial 9 Location (Room, Dept, etc.) charge Amount
ONE YEAR ONSITE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT/ZONE A
OP4/2810 5MI06
OP4/2810 SM166
OP4/2810 58DD107
Total Agreement Amount
Zone: A Service Offerings: ONStTE
ACCEPTED: CUSTOMER
By
Name:
Date:
Tax Exempt No.:
ACCEPTED. SECUR-SERV INC
By: - --✓LZ4;-- .
Name: Renee Elm —
Date 5-27-2025
Federal ID NO: 95-2767912
Initial Term: ONE YEAR
$ 3,312.51
SECUR-SERV INC.-OMR Mairtenante service Agreemert f l.L-07'241 Page 1 012 FROex ETA- Y AND:OVFIDEN—A-
Exhibit C
Standard Terms and Conditions
OPTICAL MARK READER MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDMONS
Secur-Senn Inc. ('Secur-Sear ), w41 providc tnc c..stomcr 1Cuv.oric'1 signing th's Optical Mark Rcadef MIVR j Maintc^ancc Service Agreemen' '1hc
'Agreement'] services to repair or replace parts necessary to keep t-e c4opment Feted in the attached schedule (the 'Eeurcmerr') in proper operating
condition and will make necessary adjustments to keep the Equiprre^t ^ proper operating condition_
1. Customer, by is acxeatance signature hereon. agrees to fit msh Seo rSery with quantities, model numbers. and when possible, serial numbers for the
Equipment to ce covered. Customer also agrees to notify Sever -Sere of modfications to the Equipment inventory.
2. Preventive rra ^tenance and cleaning inspections will be performed according to Seery -Senors publistsed Preventive Maintenance Schedu e_
3. Replacement parts will be provided at no durge except for those parts which by their nature are considered consumable (example: ribbons, paper, print
bands, organic photo conduuxarkits). Secur-Sery agrees to maintain at its location the stack of parts it considers adequate to maintain ** Equipment.
4. Customer, by its acceptance signaUre hereon, agrees to notify Secur-Sere by telephone or in writing of all service call requests. 5ecur-Sere agrees to
respond to those calls in a timely manner_
5. Onsile
,service calls will be made at Customers premises during regular business hours defined as Monday through Friday between 8 A.M_ and
5 P.M. except forSecur-Serve observed holidays. The cast of mileage and labor to affect such service call will be home by Secur-Serv.
6. Enhanced Depot
Upon equ pment faiue. Cusuxrner shall notify Secur-Sere during regular business hours. Upon not:ication, Secur-Sery wil ship via next day
air a simiarrequivaleat loaner machine to Customer_ Upon receipt, Customer must immediately reium failed Equipment via the enclosed
shipping label to an au6ncxized United Parcel Service drop-off location or driver. Seciur v will repair the faced Equipment and return N
Customer. Upon receipt of the original Equipment, customer wit return the loaner machine back to Secur--Sere via the encased shipping label
to an authorized United Parcel Service drop-off lo ation ordryer. In the event Custornerfais to retum the barber equ-�=ent within ten 001
business days, the customer shall be charged the full retail value of the loaner machine.
7. Central Excnarge
In the case of Equipnxnt failure. Customer. shall pronw<otty cal Secur-Sery Call Center for dognoss and cansuk3ition. Withn one (1) working
day of the diagnosis- Secur-Sere will sing a replacement for the Equipment. Customer shall install the replacement per Secur-^env
specifications_ Within five {5) business days of recept of the replacement. C ustaner shall return the original, faulty Equipment to Seaur-Sere
via the enclosed shipping label to an autt'nctrized United Parcel Service drop-off location or diver_ In the event the customer fails to return the
faced Equipment within ten (10) business days. Customer shall be charged the full rebel value of the Equipment-
S. Depot
Customer shall ship, at their awn expense, failed Equpment to Secur-Serv's Depot Service Center. Sec+urSery will restore the equipment to
good operating condition. Sec r-Sery will then ship the equipment back to the Customer location_ The cost of return sh ppng shall be paid by
SecrServ.
g. Costs of mileage and labor necessary to make service calls other than during normal business hours will be charged to Customer separately at Sear-
Senrs then current rates.
10_ Maintenance provided under this Agreerre^t shall extend to service, repays and replacements nixie necessary by normal wear and usage of Lune
Equipment Mainbenance provided under this Agreement shall not include any service_ repairs or replacements required or made necessary as a result
of the use of nonJstarndsrtd software. harcware or forms- electrical powerfaiue, fie, thet sof fare virus_ water, casualty, employee negligence. abuse,
misuse- inadequate or inappropriate envircnmeM room size, inadequate ventilation, or Griner extemal farces.
11_ Sear -Sere warrants that the rnaintenance services prnvrded under this Agreement wil be prodded in a pre6essio nal and workmanlike manner- Secur-
SeNs responsibility under this Agreement is limited to providing service_ rec acement or repair, in `ull sati0action of all of Cus-.ome-s claims relating to
the maintenance services. SECUR-SERV M)ES NOT WARRANI 1HAT CUSTOmER'S u3E OF THE EMIPMENI Yal-- lit Su:URE.
UNINTERRUPTED, OR ERROR -FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE CORRECTED_ THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES SET
FORTH IN THIS SECTION 11. ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILT"ES
OF SECUR-SERV_ CUSTOMER HEREBY WArVES ALL OTHER RIGHTS AND REMEDIES WfTH RESPECT TO ANY SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR
07HER ITEM FURNISHED BY OR ON BEHALF OF SECUR-SERV UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING. BUT NOT LIMITED 70, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FfTN ESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOS E
12 Seo rSerV% entice liability. whether in contract tat (including negligence), product -AolSy, strict liabiity, or other kjal or equitable theory, for any claim
arising from or related to this Agreement or any maintenance, services or other items furnished or to be furnished under this Agreement. Kill in no event
exceed the fees paid to SecurSery by Customer for such services during the three {3) month period immediately preceding the occurrence ence of the evert
givirig rise to the cause of action. No action related tothis Agreement may be trough mace than fto {2) years after the occurrence of rite event giving
rise to the cause of action.
IN NO EVENT WILL SECUR-SERV BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR LOST DATk LOST PROFITS,
INTEREST OR COST OF MONEY; OR FOR COVER; OR FOR ANY DIRECT, PUNITIVE_ INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF SECUR-SERV S PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OR THE USE OF, INABILITY TO USE OR RESULTS OF
USE OF ANY ITEM OF MAINTENANCE OR SERVIICES_
13_ During the term of the Agneernen4 and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, neither party shall hire personnel of the other party involved in the efforts
performed hereunder. without the express written consent of the otlher party.
14_ Customer further agrees to pay net due invoices rendered by Seeur-Sery within thirty {3O) darys of the invoice date in oonsideratoon of the above -
described service_ Interest wM be assessed on all autstandng balances at the rate of 1.5% per month, or the maximum rate alowed by law, whichever
is less Customer agrees that Seorur-Sery shall have the right to offset any amounts owed by Secur-Sere to Customer under cdher contracts, purchase
orders, or agreenwis between the two parties against any non -current unpaid invoices, claims, or demands for payment owed to Seour-Sery by
Customer hereui nde€.
15_ Customer shall pay or reintbu-w Secur-Senn for any taxes now or hereafterinposecd, levied or based on this Agreement. Cron the services rendered or
parts supplied pursuant to this Agreement. incudinQ the sakes and use taxes, personal property taxes and excise taxes based on gross revenue.
18_ This Agreement shall become effective upon acceptance by Secur-Sere_ R shall remain in effect for the period stated and be automatically ticaly extended for
successive periods of one (1) year udess and and terminated. However, either party may, at any time, terminate this Agreement upon ninety (AO) days
wrl6en notice. If terminated. Secur-Sere will in turn prorate on a bass of 1 .02 per month, the unused portion of arty fee which has been paid.
SECURSERV INC. —OMR Maintenance Service Aereerner t 1`11-05.241 PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
Exhibit D
SOLE SOURCE LETTER
SECUR-SERV
SUBJECT: 2025 SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION
To VYhom It Iday Concern:
This letter is to confirm that Secur-Sery Inc. (f,*,,Ia Scantron Corporation) is the sole source
provider and vendor of maintenance and support services on the iNSIGHT' and OpScan
brand scanners manufactured and sold by SCN World vide d/ba Scanton.
If you have any questions. please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely.
Angie Weadge
Director. Contract Administration
P: 612-202-0157
angie.,r, eadge(cOsecur-serv.com