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ADDENDUM TO SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
MICHAEL P. CLEARY dba AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES ("ATSS")
This Addendum to Services Agreement ("Addendum") is entered into by and between
Michael P. Cleary dba Automotive Technical Support Services ("ATSS") ("Vendor"), and the
City of Fort Worth ("City"), individually referred to as "party" and collectively the "parties", for
automotive Instructor -Led Training services.
The Contract documents shall include the following:
1. This Addendum;
2. The ATSS Services Agreement;
3. Exhibit A, Statement of Work;
4. Exhibit B, Payment Schedule;
5. Exhibit C, ATSS Course Catalog; and
6. Exhibit D, Professional Services Justification
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary in the attached ATSS Services Agreement
and Exhibits A, B, C, and D (collectively referred to herein as the "Agreement"), the Parties hereby
stipulate by evidence of execution of this Addendum below by a representative of each parry duly
authorized to bind the parties hereto, that the parties hereby agree that the provisions in this
Addendum below shall be applicable to the Agreement as follows:
1. Term. The Agreement shall become effective upon the signing of the Agreement
by the Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date") and expires one year later ("Expiration Date"),
unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. The Agreement may
be renewed for four (4) one-year renewals by mutual agreement, each a "Renewal Term."
2. Compensation. Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed One -
Hundred Thousand dollars and zero cents ($100,000.00) annually. City will pay Vendor in
accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code) and the provisions
of this Agreement. Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City
not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such
services. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement
unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
3. Termination.
a. Convenience. Either City or Vendor may terminate the Agreement at any
time and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of
termination.
Addendum
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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b. Breach. If either party commits a material breach of the Agreement, the non -
breaching Party must give written notice to the breaching party that describes the breach
in reasonable detail. The breaching party must cure the breach ten (10) calendar days after
receipt of notice from the non -breaching party, or other time frame as agreed to by the
parties. If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the stated period of time, the
non -breaching parry may, in its sole discretion, and without prejudice to any other right
under the Agreement, law, or equity, immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the breaching party.
C. Fiscal FundingOut. 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 the Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal
period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of
any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for
which funds have been appropriated.
d. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that the Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually
rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City
with services requested by City and in accordance with the Agreement up to the effective
date of termination. Upon termination of the Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall
provide City with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under
the Agreement. In the event Vendor has received access to City information or data as a
requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor shall return all City -provided data to
City in a machine-readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
4. Attorneys' Fees, Penalties, and Liquidated Damages. To the extent the attached
Agreement requires City to pay attorneys' fees for any action contemplated or taken, or penalties
or liquidated damages in any amount, City objects to these terms and any such terms are hereby
deleted from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
5. Law and Venue. The Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and state of
Texas, exclusive of conflicts of law provisions. Venue for any suit brought under the Agreement
shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County, Texas. To the extent the Agreement
is required to be governed by any state law other than Texas or venue in Tarrant County, City
objects to such terms and any such terms are hereby deleted from the Agreement and shall have
no force or effect.
6. Linked Terms and Conditions. If the Agreement contains a website link to terms
and conditions, the linked terms and conditions located at that website link as of the effective date
of the Agreement shall be the linked terms and conditions referred to in the Agreement. To the
extent that the linked terms and conditions conflict with any provision of either this Addendum or
the Agreement, the provisions contained within this Addendum and the Agreement shall control.
If any changes are made to the linked terms and conditions after the date of the Agreement, such
changes are hereby deleted and void. Further, if Vendor cannot clearly and sufficiently
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demonstrate the exact terms and conditions as of the effective date of the Agreement, all of the
linked terms and conditions are hereby deleted and void.
7. Notices to Parties. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement
shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party,
its agents, employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic
confirmation of the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail,
registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
TO VENDOR:
City of Fort Worth Michael P. Cleary
Attn: Assistant City Manager dba Automotive Technical Support
100 Fort Worth Trail Services
Fort Worth, TX 76102 2218 Gamay Lane
Paso Robles, CA 93446
With copy to Fort Worth City
Attorney's Office at same address
8. Insurance. The City is a governmental entity under the laws of the state of Texas
and pursuant to Chapter 2259 of the Texas Government Code, entitled "Self -Insurance by
Governmental Units," is self -insured and therefore is not required to purchase insurance. To the
extent the Agreement requires City to purchase insurance, City objects to any such provision, the
parties agree that any such requirement shall be null and void and is hereby deleted from the
Agreement and shall have no force or effect. City will provide a letter of self -insured status as
requested by Vendor.
9. Sovereign Immunity. Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City's sovereign
immunity. To the extent the Agreement requires City to waive its rights or immunities as a
government entity, such provisions are hereby deleted and shall have no force or effect.
10. Limitation of Liability and Indemnity. TO THE EXTENT THE
AGREEMENT, IN ANY WAY, LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF VENDOR OR REQUIRES
CITY TO INDEMNIFY OR HOLD VENDOR OR ANY THIRD PARTY HARMLESS
FROM DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, CITY OBJECTS TO THESE
TERMS AND ANY SUCH TERMS ARE HEREBY DELETED FROM THE AGREEMENT
AND SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT.
11. IP Indemnification. VENDOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND,
SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT
OF ATTORNEY'S FEES, ANY CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST THE CITY FOR
INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE MARK, SERVICE MARK,
TRADE SECRET, OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM
CITY'S USE OF THE DELIVERABLE(S), OR ANY PART THEREOF, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS
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AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, SETTLE OR PAY SHALL NOT APPLY IF
CITY MODIFIES OR MISUSES THE DELIVERABLE(S). SO LONG AS VENDOR
BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS
AGAINST THE CITY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, VENDOR SHALL 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 SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR
LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE CITY'S INTEREST, AND
CITY AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR IN DOING SO. IN THE EVENT
CITY, FOR WH TEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT
AGAINST THE CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,
THE CITY SHALL HAVE THE SOLE RIGH TO CONDUCT THEIDEFENSE OF ANY
SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR
COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM;
HOWEVER, VENDOR SHALL FULLY PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH THE
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, THE CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF PAYMENT
OF COSTS OR EXPENSES SHALL NOT ELIMINATE VENDOR'S DUTY TO
INDEMNIFY THE CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF THE DELIVERABLE(S), 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 SE IS MATERIALLY ADVERSELY RESTRICTED,
VENDOR SHALL, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE AND AS CITY'S SOLE REMEDY, EITHER:
(A) PROCURE FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE
DELIVERABLE(S); OR (B) MODIFY THE DELIVERABLE(S) TO MAKE THEM/IT
NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH MODIFICATION DOES NOT
MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT CITY'S AUTHORIZED USE OF THE
DELIVERABLE(S); OR (C) REPLACE THE DELIVERABLE(S) WITH EQUALLY
SUITABLE, COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT NON -
INFRINGING DELIVERABLES) 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 THE CITY, SUBSEQUENT TO WH CH TERMINATION CITY MAY
SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW. VENDOR'S
OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL BE SECURED BY THE REQUISITE INSURANCE
COVERAGE AND AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.
12. Data Breach. Vendor further agrees that it will monitor and test its data
safeguards from time to time, and further agrees to adjust its data safeguards from time to
time in light of relevant circumstances or the results of any relevant testing or monitoring. If
Vendor suspects or becomes aware of any unauthorized access to any financial or personal
identifiable information ("Personal Data") by any unauthorized person or third party, or
becomes aware of any other security breach relating to Personal Data held or stored by
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Vendor under the Agreement or in connection with the performance of any services
performed under the Agreement or any Statement(s) of Work ("Data Breach"), Vendor shall
immediately notify City in writing and shall fully cooperate with City at Vendor's expense
to prevent or stop such Data Breach. In the event of such Data Breach, Vendor shall fully
and immediately comply with applicable laws, and shall take the appropriate steps to remedy
such Data Breach. VENDOR WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY, ITS
AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES
AND AGENTS, HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS,
CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITY, LOSS, COSTS AND DAMAGES, INCLUDING
REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY
THIRD -PARTY CLAIM ARISING FROM BREACH BY VENDOR OF ITS
OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
RESULTING FROM THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF CITY. All Personal Data to which
Vendor has access under the Agreement, as between Vendor and City, will remain the
property of City. City hereby consents to the use, processing and/or disclosure of Personal
Data only for the purposes described herein and to the extent such use or processing is
necessary for Vendor to carry out its duties and responsibilities under the Agreement, any
applicable Statement(s) of Work, or as required by law. Vendor will not transfer Personal
Data to third parties other than through its underlying network provider to perform its
obligations under the Agreement, unless authorized in writing by City. VENDOR'S
OBLIGATION TO DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY CITY SHALL
REMAIN IN FULL EFFECT IF THE DATA BREACH IS THE RESULT OF THE
ACTIONS OF A THIRD PARTY BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT RESULTING FROM
THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF VENDOR. All Personal Data delivered to Vendor shall be
stored in the United States or other jurisdictions approved by City in writing and shall not
be transferred to any other countries or jurisdictions without the prior written consent of
City.
13. No Mandatory Arbitration. To the extent the Agreement requires mandatory
arbitration to resolve conflicts, City objects to these terms and any such terms are hereby deleted
from the Agreement and shall have no force or effect.
14. No Debt. In compliance with Article 11 § 5 of the Texas Constitution, it is
understood and agreed that all obligations of City hereunder are subject to the availability of funds.
If such funds are not appropriated or become unavailable, City shall have the right to terminate the
Agreement except for those portions of funds which have been appropriated prior to termination.
15. Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents, employees,
and representatives, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the City as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of the City. Vendor further agrees that it shall store and maintain City Information in a
secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise
corrupt City Information in any way. Vendor shall notify the City immediately if the security or
integrity of any City information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised.
16. Public Information. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas
and all records held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
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Information Act. To the extent the Agreement requires that City maintain records in violation of
the Act, City hereby objects to such provisions and such provisions are hereby deleted from the
Agreement and shall have no force or effect. In the event there is a request for information marked
Confidential or Proprietary, City shall 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.
17. Addendum Controlling. If any provisions of the attached Agreement, conflict with
the terms herein, are prohibited by applicable law, conflict with any applicable rule, regulation or
ordinance of City, the terms in this Addendum shall control.
18. Immigration and Nationality Act. Vendor shall 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 shall provide City
with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who
performs work under this Agreement. Vendor shall 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 SHALL INDEMNIFY
CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR
LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S
EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice
to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this
provision by Vendor.
19. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is
for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with
Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with
a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Addendum, Vendor
certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
20. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. 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 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 Vendor that it: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. 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.
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21. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries.
Vendor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that
has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City
with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written
verification from the 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. 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.
22. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under the Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Vendor involving transactions relating to the
Agreement. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Vendor reasonable
advance notice of intended audits.
23. Counterparts. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A
facsimile copy or computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as
and shall have the same effect as an original.
24. Signature. The person signing this Addendum hereby warrants that he or she has
the legal authority to execute this Addendum on behalf of his or her respective parry, and that such
binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of
the person or entity. The other Party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and representation in
entering into this Addendum. Should that person or entity not be authorized, the terms and
conditions of this Addendum shall be binding as against the signatore and he or she shall be subject
to the terms and conditions of this Addendum.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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Valerie Washington (Apr 30, 2026 21:41:56 CDT)
Name: Valerie Washington
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 04/30/2026
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
BY:
Name: Marilyn Marvin
Title: Property Management Director
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By: Mike Cleary (Apr 27, 2026 2:41:51 CDT)
Name: Michael P. Cleary
Title: Owner & Founder of ATSS, Director of
Technical Training
Date: 04/27/2026
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: Jeffrey Cope (Apr 27, 2026 13:17:09 CDT)
Name: Jeff Cope
Title: Purchasing Manager
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Name: Jordan P. Alvarez
Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
Date Approved: N/A
Form 1295 Certification No.: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into upon the signing of the Agreement by the Assistant City
Manager ("Effective Date"), between Michael P. Cleary, dba Automotive Technical Support
Services (referred to as "ATSS"), and the City of Fort Worth, Texas, (referred to as "Client"),
being represented by Anthony Jasso, Fleet Superintendent.
The parties agree as follows:
1. Services: ATSS has agreed to provide automobile instruction and consulting services
regarding the diagnosis and repair of automobiles and trucks. For the purpose of this
agreement, ATSS will provide the following service:
Seminar presentation:
o Ford Hybrid Explorer Police Interceptor: Hybrid & Network Architecture: 3 days
o Ford Electronic Engine Control: Gas Engine Operations & Diagnostics: 3 days
o Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel: Engine Controls and Diagnostics: 3 days
o GMElectronic Engine Control: Gas Engine Operations & Diagnostics: 3 days
o Expert Electricity & Electronics Diagnostics: 3 days
o Ford Diagnostic & Repair System (FDRS): VCM Scan Tool Operation: 3 days
There are no representations or guarantees of any kind being made by ATSS regarding any
specific automobile diagnosis or repair.
2. Terms of Agreement: ATSS agrees to perform any of the above noted seminars, from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one -hour lunch break, on dates mutually agreeable to the
parties, at the client's Maintenance Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The maximum number
of attendees permitted to attend is limited to 12.
3. Payment to Michael P. Cleary dba ATSS: The Client agrees to pay Michael P. Cleary a
fee of $13,200.00 USD per 3-day seminar. All payments will be made in American dollars.
A statement for the balance due for the seminar fees will be submitted to the Client by
ATSS after the completion of the services rendered, as noted above, and payable upon
receipt of this statement. Payments received more than 30 days after receipt of final
statement will incur a flat 15% late fee.
4. Cancellation Agreement: In the event of cancellation or change of service date(s) by
ATSS, the Client will not be held liable for any fees incurred by ATSS as a result of the
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cancellation or change of date(s). In this case, ATSS will reimburse Client for all fees paid
within 10 days of cancellation.
In the event of cancellation or change of service date(s) as requested by the Client, the
Client assumes all liability for all expenses incurred because of the cancellation or change
of service date(s). These expenses include penalties and non-refundable expenses incurred
by ATSS for cancellation or change of venue for the following (as applicable): airfare and
ground transportation, hotel and parking expenses, postage required to mail any supplies,
equipment, manuals, or materials necessary to provide services outlined in section 1, and
printing cost incurred for manuals and materials shipped to Client.
If Client cancels services within 45 calendar days of the event, additional non-refundable
fees, penalties, and expenses incurred that could have been encompassed in the award, and
that are not already made a part of the Agreement, may be added based on statements
provided from the Vendor.
If Client cancels services within 45 calendar days of the event, the Vendor may submit a
statement of non-refundable expenses incurred that are not already part of the Agreement.
Client will review these expenses, and if deemed reasonable and necessary, they may be
reimbursed. If the City accepts the documentation, it shall be considered as an addendum
to this agreement, but is not required to be filed in the City records. The Parties will
maintain all expense documentation for the 3-year Audit period included herein.
5. Release of Claims: Michael P. Cleary dba ATSS is released from any and all claims,
causes of action or damages of any type as the result of his providing instructional and
consulting services.
6. Manuals and Materials: Client acknowledges and agrees that ATSS is the owner of a
copyright to all manuals and materials provided by ATSS. The information provided by
ATSS is for the personal non-commercial use of the undersigned, and will not be
reproduced or used in any manner without the express written consent of ATSS.
Additionally, ATSS will provide all course materials in electronic format to Client for
Client to distribute to course attendees at Client's discretion (print or electronically) and
Client's expense for course attendees.
7. Equipment availability: Client agrees to make available to ATSS the following
equipment deemed necessary by ATSS to provide services: Training facility with Internet
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access, projector screen, presentation projector, chairs and tables for the attendees, training
vehicles as needed, scan tools as needed, and hand tools as needed.
8. Occurrence of Legal Fees: In the event ATSS is required to pay any legal fees in order to
enforce this contract, the Client agrees to pay these fees.
9. Affiliation: ATSS is not affiliated in any manner with any automobile manufacturer or any
other automobile business.
10. Independent Contractor: Both the Client and Michael P. Cleary agree that Michael P.
Cleary will act as an independent contractor in the performance of the duties under this
contract. Accordingly, Michael P. Cleary shall be responsible for payment of all taxes
including Federal, State, and local taxes arising out of the services rendered in accordance
with this contract, including by way of illustration but not limitation, Federal and State
Income tax, Social Security tax, Unemployment Insurance taxes, and any other taxes or
business license fee as required.
11. Acknowledgement:
Michael P. Cleary
Date
Client Representative
Date
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EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
This Statement of Work (SOW), between the City of Fort Worth ("City") and Michael P.
Cleary dba Automotive Technical Support Services ("ATSS"), is entered into by the parties and
effective as of the date of the Agreement.
1.0 PURPOSE
The City of Fort Worth Property Management Department requests training/facilitation
services to provide Fleet Division automotive technicians with technical automotive skills.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 The Vendor will provide in -person Instructor -Led Training (ILT), facilitation, and
hands-on technical automotive training courses for the City of Fort Worth Property
Management Department Fleet Division's automotive technicians.
2.2 The Vendor will provide all supervision, personnel, licenses, certifications,
transportation and supplies necessary for providing ILT services.
2.3 SCHEDULING AND CANCELLATIONS
2.3.1 The Parties will mutually agree on the dates and times for live training
events. Course selection(s) will be made in writing by an authorized
Property Management employee to the Vendor. Vendor will confirm course
selection(s), date, and time, then issue a quote for the selection(s).
2.3.2 If there is a need to cancel or reschedule a live event, notice will be made to
the other Party in writing. The Parties will agree on a new date for the live
training event within ten (10) business days of the notice of
cancellation/rescheduling.
2.3.3 If either Party cancels or reschedules a live event with written notice forty-
six (46) or more days prior to the scheduled live training date, there will be
no charge/fee for cancellation/rescheduling.
2.3.4 If Vendor must cancel or reschedule a live event with written notice forty-
five (45) or fewer business days prior to the scheduled live training event
date, Vendor will reschedule the same live training event and be responsible
for all costs related to the notice to reschedule.
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2.4 COURSES
2.4.1 The following courses represent the City's current selections and are
provided for planning purposes. Final course selection and scheduling will
conform to this Agreement.
Training Course
Duration
Ford Hybrid Explorer Police
Interceptor: Hybrid & Network
3 days
Architecture
Ford Electronic Engine Control: Gas
Engine Operations & Diagnostics
3 days
Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel: Engine
3 days
Controls and Diagnostics
GM Electronic Engine Control: Gas
3 days
Engine Operations & Diagnostics
Expert Electricity & Electronics
3 days
Diagnostics
Ford Diagnostic & Repair System
3 days
(FDRS): VCM Scan Tool Operation
2.4.2 Vendor will advise when two courses can be combined into a 5-day course
(i.e., Ford Diagnostic & Repair System (FDRS): VCM Scan Tool Operation
can be combined with any other Ford class listed to make a 5-day course).
2.4.3 Vendor's rate is $4,400.00 per day for training courses/seminars.
2.5 LOCATION AND EQUIPMENT
2.5.1 The City will provide access to the Fleet classroom at the James Avenue
Service Center, 5021 James Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76115.
2.5.2 The Fleet classroom is equipped with a rolling steel door to allow vehicle
access with appropriate exhaust ventilation to facilitate hands-on lessons
and demonstrations. Additionally, the classroom has internet access and
audio/visual display screens for presentations.
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2.5.3 The City will provide necessary vehicles, diagnostic software and tools, and
access to a service bay at the James Avenue Service Center as needed to
fulfill the scheduled training.
2.5.4 The Vendor will be responsible for bringing computer hardware (i.e. laptop,
thumbdrive, etc.) and presentation software to present the live training
event.
3.0 QUOTES, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND INVOICES
3.1 All quotes must be approved in writing prior to the issuance of a Purchase Order.
3.1.1 All revised quotes must be approved in writing prior to billing, and a revised
Purchase Order must be issued before performing any services.
3.2 The Vendor must obtain a Purchase Order number before performing any services.
3.3 All invoices must match prior City -approved quotes or payment may be delayed. All
charges must be identified on Vendor's quote and invoice billing statement, listed
LINE by LINE by individual charges.
3.3.1 If the final invoice needs to be updated for any reason, the date on the final
invoice must be updated to match the date the revised invoice was submitted
for processing.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Description
Unit of
Unit Cost
Measure
Training Class, On Site, Three -Day Seminar,
EA
$13,200.00
Hands On, 12 Students Max, Digital Course
Materials
Training Class, On Site, Per Day, Hands On, 12
DA
$4,400.00
Students Max, Digital Course Materials
Fee, City Cancellation, 45-days or less from
EA
$900.00
scheduled training
Fee, 15% late fee for invoices paid more than 30
EA
$1,980.00
days from final statement
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EXHIBIT C
ATSS COURSE CATALOG
PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING AND CONSULTING
SEMINAR CATALOG
2025-2026
Contact Information
MIKE CLEARY
Phone (559)307-7349
Email mclearv@atsstraining.com
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HYBRID ELECTRIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE
VEHICLE
Ford F150 Lightening: Electric Ford Electronic Engine Control
Vehicle Operations & Diagnostics Gas Engine Operations &
Diagnostics
Ford Mustang Mach-e: Electric Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel
Vehicle Operations and Engine Controls and
Diagnostics Diagnostics
Ford Hybrid Explorer Police Ford 6.41, Powerstroke Diesel:
Interceptor: Hybrid & Network Engine Controls and
Architecture Diagnostics
Ford Maverick Pickup: Hybrid & Ford 6.01, Powerstroke Diesel:
Network Architecture Engine Controls and
Diagnostics
Chevrolet Blazer: Electric Vehicle Ford 7.31, Powerstroke Diesel:
Operations & Diagnostics Engine Controls and
Diagnostics
Chevrolet Bolt: Electric Vehicle GM Electronic Engine Control:
Operations & Diagnostics Gas Engine Operations &
Diagnostics
Nissan Leaf: Electric Vehicle
Operations & Diagnostics
ELECTRICITY &
ELECTRONICS
Expert Electricity & Electronics
Diagnostics
Ford Integrated Diagnostic System
(IDS): VCM Scan Tool Operation
Ford Diagnostic & Repair System
(FDRS): VCM Scan Tool Operation
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EXHIBIT D
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JUSTIFICATION
11/12125. 1:04 PM atsstraining.com/about
Automotive Educator I Industry Consultant
Mike Cleary stands as one of the automotive industry's most respected technical
authorities. With an unparalleled depth of knowledge spanning over four
decades, Mike has dedicated his career to advancing automotive diagnostic
excellence and sharing that expertise with technicians worldwide.
G 45 years of automotive experience
G Founding board member of Ford's Professional Technician Society
23 8x Ford Senior Master Technician award winner
G Recognized Contributor to Ford Motor Company 6.01- Powerstroke Diesel Program
Improvements
�✓ Owner & founder of ATSS, Director of Technical Training
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G International Presenter at Government Fleet, PWX & ASTA Expos, ADS, VISION,
Automechanika Canada and major industry events
G Published author in Government Fleet, Motor Age, Master Technician magazines
G Chief Technical Officer at Cleary Automotive
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45+ 350+
Years Experience Seminars
1000S 5
Attendees Countries
Education & Professional Certifications
G ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance (1-1)
G ASE Master Heavy Truck Technician
G ASE Heavy Truck Advanced Engine Performance (1-2)
G ASE Master Automobile Technician
t;✓j ASE Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (1-3)
G ASE Alternate Fuels Specialist (F1)
CJ Ford Motor Company Senior Master Technician (13 years Dealership Experience)
CJ Ford Motor Company Diesel Specialist
CJ California Certified Advanced Emissions Specialist
(✓ Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology-Automotive/Management, California State University,
Fresno
Professional Memberships
(; Ford Motor Company Professional Technician Society Advisory Board
G International Automotive Technicians' Network
G Society of Automotive Engineers
G Association of Diesel Specialists
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G Canadian Auto Repair and Service Magazine Advisory Panel
ATSS
Automotive Technical Support Services
ATSS - Providing professional training & consulting for the automotive industry.
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FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: MICHAEL P. CLEARY dba AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES ("ATSS")
Subject of the Agreement: Automotive Instructor -Led Training services
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 8
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
When reviewing the vendor contract, the vendor did not indicate any part of the documentation is confidential.
Effective Date:
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date:
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable.
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 8 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.