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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065150 - General - Contract - Innova Energy Services, LP65150 City Secretary Contract No. FORT WORTH 'e PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This PROFESSIONAL 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 INNOVA ENERGY SERVICES, LP ("Vendor"), a Pennsylvania limited partnership, 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 Agreement documents shall include the following: 1. This Professional Services Agreement. 2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services; 3. Exhibit B — Price Schedule; 4. Exhibit C — Chapter 252 Exemption; and 5. Exhibit D —Verification of Signature Authority Form. 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. Vendor shall provide ongoing professional advisory services to support the City's continued advancement of its Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) initiative associated with landfill gas (LFG) at the Southeast Landfill (SELF)("Services"). Exhibit "A," - Scope of Services more specifically describes the services to be provided hereunder. Vendor will perform the Services in accordance with industry standards for the same or similar services. In addition, Vendor will perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. If there is any conflict between this Agreement and Exhibit A, the terms and conditions of this Agreement control. 2. Term. This Agreement will begin on June 20, 2026 ("Effective Date") and will expire on June 19, 2027 ("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 three (3) one-year renewal options. (each "Renewal Term"). 3. Compensation. City will pay Vendor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit `B," — Price Schedule, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed Forty -Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) annually. Vendor shall 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 shall not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing. OFFICIAL RECORD Professional Services Agreement CITY SECRETARY Pagel of21 FT. WORTH, TX City Secretary Contract No. 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 30 days' written notice of termination. 4.2 Non -Appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor of such occurrence and this Agreement shall 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 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 this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor shall 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 shall 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 shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential and shall 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, City shall promptly notify Seller. It will be the responsibility of Seller 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. 5.3 Unauthorized Access. Vendor 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 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 shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure. Professional Services Agreement Page 2 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. 6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this contract, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Vendor involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Vendor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. 7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor shall 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 shall 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 shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Vendors and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further understood that City shall, in no way, be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Vendor or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Vendor. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Vendor shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Vendor shall 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 subcontractors. 17f� :ill Ifll-`�\�i� il7�iul�li�[�1:1111�17►� 8.1 LIABILITY- VENDOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS. 8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROMAND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANYKIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTYDAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR EMPLOYEES. 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 CITrS USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS Professional Services Agreement Page 3 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO DEFEND, SETTLE OR PAYSHALL NOTAPPLYIF CITYMODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, VENDOR 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 CITY'S INTEREST, AND CITYAGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR INDOING SO. IN THE EVENT CITY, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CITY SHALL HA VE THE SOLE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTIONAND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER, VENDOR SHALL 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 SHALL 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 SHALL, AT ITS 0 WN 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 MA TERIALL Y AD VERSEL Y AFFECT CITY'SAUTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION; OR (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION WITH EQUALLYSUITABLE, 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 MA Y SEEK ANY AND ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW. Assignment and Subcontracting. 9.1 Assignment. Vendor shall 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 shall 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 shall 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, sub Vendor shall execute a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which sub Vendor shall agree to Professional Services Agreement Page 4 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. Vendor shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 10. Insurance. Vendor shall 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 work 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 shall be on any vehicle used by Vendor, its employees, agents, representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement. "Any vehicle" shall 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 work is 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): $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 shall 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 shall be submitted to City to evidence coverage. 10.2 General Requirements (a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term Professional Services Agreement Page 5 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted services. (b) The workers' compensation policy shall 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 shall be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address. (d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required. (e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. (f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required insurance shall 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 shall 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 shall immediately desist from, and correct, the violation. 12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall 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, SUBVENDORSS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM. Professional Services Agreement Page 6 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. 13. Notices. 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 Innova Energy Services, LP. Attn: Assistant City Manager Attn: David M Tucker, President 100 Fort Worth Trail 236 Public Square Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Franklin, TN 37064 Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at same address 14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither City nor Vendor shall, 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 shall not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by either party. 15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. 16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall not in any way be affected or impaired. 19. Force Maieure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority; transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other Professional Services Agreement Page 7 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. 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 form of notice required by this section will be the same as Section 13. 20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall 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 rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits. 22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of each party. 23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including its attached exhibits, 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 shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall 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 shall 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 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. Professional Services Agreement Page 8 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. 27. Ownership of Work Product. City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports, work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation, created, published, displayed, and/or produced in conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 Authority. Each 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 Company Name or Ownership. Vendor shall 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 Boycott 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 2270 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" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, 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 contract. 31. 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 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 the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. Professional Services Agreement Page 9 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. 32. 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 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 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 or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via software such as Adobe Sign. (signature page follows) Professional Services Agreement Page 10 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH: V��� BY: Valerie Washington (May 4, 2026 15:27:41 CDT) Name: Valerie Washington Title: Assistant City Manager Date: 05/04/2026 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: LM C)arl� K �aP,e O Name: James Keezell Title: Environmental Services Asst. Director ATTEST: to Name: Jannette S Goodall Title: City Secretary INNOVA ENERGY SERVICES, LP .eo o`& p ..... 0 0 do ,�10 OOOQnTEXPSaa B Y I�� 4� r Name: David M. Tucker Title: President Date: 05/04/2026 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. LIM Kelly Cleveland Kelly Cleveland (May 4, 2026 11:34:34 CDT) Name: Kelly Cleveland Title: Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: M. Kevin Anders, II (May 4, 2026 11:47:04 CDT) Name: M. Kevin Anders, II Title: Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: Date: OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Professional Services Agreement Page 11 of 21 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES Innova Energy Services, LP ("Vendor") shall provide the Solid Waste Division of Environmental Services with ongoing consulting services to support the City's Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project at the Southeast Landfill (the "RNG Project"). While initial negotiations regarding the RNG Project have been completed, the Vendor will continue to provide technical and financial advisory services to assist City staff in understanding RNG operations, regulatory frameworks, and associated revenue streams. Vendor shall provide the following consulting services related to the RNG Project: I. Provide ongoing advisory support regarding RNG Project facility operations, including landfill gas (LFG) collection, processing, and conversion to renewable natural gas. 2. Assist City staff in understanding and evaluating renewable energy credits, including Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), and applicable environmental attribute markets. 3. Provide guidance on federal and state tax credits, incentives, and funding opportunities which may be applicable to the RNG Project. 4. Support interpretation and evaluation of financial models related to RNG revenue streams, including gas sales, RIN values, and tax credit impacts. 5. Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise as needed to support City decision -making related to RNG Project operations and long-term strategy. 6. Identify and evaluate potential operational or infrastructure considerations that may impact the performance of the RNG project. Vendor shall provide consulting services for additional RNG Project support needs identified by City staff during the performance of this agreement. Vendor Services Agreement — Exhibit A Page 12 of 21 EXHIBIT B PRICE SCHEDULE 1. Fees. For the Services under this Agreement, Vendor shall invoice City on a time and materials basis, using the following rates: Description Cost Ad Hoc Consulting Advice $350/hour All travel and other expenses that are related to the services provided under this agreement shall be reimbursed at reasonable and customary travel; however, all such travel and other expenses must be reviewed and approved by the City prior to payment. City shall not reimburse Vendor for any travel or expenses that were not approved by the City or are determined by the City not to be related to the services provided under this agreement. 2. Payment Schedule. City shall make payment within 30 days after receipt of an accurate and undisputed invoice from Vendor. Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit B Page 13 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. EXHIBIT C Chapter 252 Exemption FORT WORTH. CITY OF FORT WORTH CHAPTER 252 EXEMPTION FORM Instructions: Fill out the entire form with detailed information. Once you have completed this form, provide it to the Purchasing attorneys for review. The attorneys will review the information you have provided to determine whether an exemption to Chapter 252's bidding requirements is defensible. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in Follow up questions and cause a delay in the attorney's determination. Requesting Department: Name of Contract Manager: Departmental Attorney: Item or Service sought: Goods: Service: Anticipated Amount: Section 1: General Information Environmental Services Raquel Cleveland Kevin M. Anders Financial consulting services El $40,000.00 Vendor: INNOVA ENERGY SERVICES, LP Current/Prior Agreement for item/service: Yes ® No ❑ CSC or Purchase Order #: CSC 57749 Amount: $40,000.00 Projected M&C Date: N/A How will this item or service be used? Professional consulting services to evaluate the City's existing landfill gas (LFG) financial and operational terms, and to analyze strategic options related to renewable natural gas (RNG) development at the Southeast Landfill (SELF). Services include review and assessment of existing landfill gas contract provisions, evaluation of proposed LFG facility development alternatives; independent review of financial models; analysis of proposed term sheets and allocation of risk, development and validation of pro forma financial projections: gas market value, and applicable federal tax credits; identification and evaluation of nearby pipeline infrastructure; assessment of relevant market conditions and regulatory considerations; and recommendations identifying the option that provides the best Page 1 of 7 Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit C Page 14 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. long-term financial to the City. regulatory considerations; and recommendations identifying the option that provides the best long-term financial to the City. Has your department started a requisition or otherwise contacted the Purchasing Division related to obtaining this good/service? Yes ❑ No If yes, please provide requisition number or brief explanation of contact with Purchasing Division: N/A Section 2: Claimed Exemption and Justification (Other than sole source) NOTE: For sole -source exemption requests, complete Section 3. Please indicate the non -sole -source exemption you believe applies to the purchase and provide information to support its applicability. Please refer to the Exemption Primer (starting on page 5) for detailed information about common exemptions: ❑ A procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the City of Fort Worth's residents; ❑ A procurement necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property; ® A procurement for personal, professional, or planning services; ❑ A procurement for work that is performed and paid for by the day as the work progresses; ❑ A purchase of land or a right-of-way; ❑ Paving drainage, street widening, and other public improvements, or related matters, if at least one-third of the cost is to be paid by or through special assessments levied on property that will benefit from the improvements; ❑ A public improvement project, already in progress, authorized by the voters of the municipality, for which there is a deficiency of funds for completing the project in accordance with the plans and purposes authorized by the voters; ❑ A payment under a contract by which a developer participates in the construction of a public improvement as provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 212; ❑ Personal property sold: • at an auction by a state licensed auctioneer; Page 2 of 7 Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit C Page 15 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. • at a going out of business sale held in compliance with Subchapter F, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code; • by a political subdivision of this state, a state agency of this state, or an entity of the federal government; or • under an interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing administered by a regional planning commission established under Chapter 391; ❑ Services performed by blind or severely disabled persons; ❑ Goods purchased by a municipality for subsequent retail sale by the municipality; ❑ Electricity; or ❑ Advertising, other than legal notices. Please provide details and facts to explain why you believe the exemption applies to the purchase. You may also attach documentation to this form. The Consultant will provide ongoing professional advisory services to support the City's continued advancement of its Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) initiative associated with landfill gas (LFG) at the Southeast Landfill (SELF). Services will focus on strategic, financial, and market -based analysis to ensure the City maintains a strong understanding of the evolving RNG market and associated financial impacts. Scope of services will include, but not be limited to, the following: Review and analysis of existing landfill gas -related provisions within the current landfill agreement with Republic Services to identify contractual considerations, constraints, and opportunities related to RNG development. Evaluation of development pathways for an LFG-to- RNG facility at SELF, including reassessment of previously presented options and identification of potential alternative structures or delivery models. Ongoing evaluation and refinement of financial models to assess projected capital investment, operating costs, revenue streams, and risk exposure. Development and update of pro forma analyses incorporating Renewable Identification Number (RIN) values under the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2), natural gas market pricing, applicable federal or state tax incentives, and potential carbon dioxide (CO2) credit value. Identification and high-level evaluation of gas interconnection or pipeline access options in proximity to SELF (6288 Salt Road, Fort Worth), including associated commercial considerations. The consultant possess specialized qualifications to complete this work, including a minimum of (20) twenty years of experience with the RNG industry, knowledge of and participation in the EPA RFS2 RINs market, In addition they must have the following experience: Twenty years in project Registration with EPA (serve as RIN Generator) or 3rd Party Certifier and related professional degree; Managing 3rd party engineering review and register pathways including multiple end -users, underground storage assets, pipeline pathways and other information. Manage quarterly/annual QAP audits. Maintain compliance with the EPA RFS2 or other programs for valid Credit generation. Page 3 of 7 Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit C Page 16 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. Credit or RIN Generation: For valid credit or RIN generation, knowledge of all administrative and reporting requirements, production statements, tracking of gas injected/ withdrawn from storage, pipeline statements, and CNG station usage. Experience in spot market price, fixed price/volume/term, average monthly price, and forward pricing strategies. Section 3: Claimed Sole -Source Exemption and Justification NOTE: For all non -sole -source exemption requests, complete Section 2. Please indicate the sole -source exemption you believe applies to the purchase and provide information to support its applicability. Please refer to the Exemption Primer (starting on page 5) for detailed information about common exemptions: ❑ items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights; secret processes, or natural monopolies; ❑ films, manuscripts, or books; ❑ gas, water, and other utility services; ❑ captive replacement parts or components for equipment; ❑ books, papers, and other library materials for a public library that are available only from the persons holding exclusive distribution rights to the materials; and ❑ management services provided by a nonprofit organization to a municipal museum, park, zoo, or other facility to which the organization has provided significant financial or other benefits; How did you determine that the item or service is only available from one source? [EXPLAIN HOW YOU DETERMINED EXCEPTION APPLIES (RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS, DOCUMENTATION)] Attach screenshots and provide an explanation of any independent research you conducted, through internet searches, searching cooperatives, or discussions with others knowledgeable on the subject matter that corroborate that the item is available only from a single source. [SHOW YOUR RESEARCH/WORK THAT LEAD TO YOUR CONCLUSION] Did you attach a sole source justification letter? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe the uniqueness of the item or service (e.g. compatibility or patent issues, etc.). [DESCRIBE THE UNIQUNESS OF THE ITEM/SERVICE THAT QUALIFIES IT AS A SOLE SOURCE] Page 4 of 7 Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit C Page 17 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. Section 4: Attorney Determination With the facts provided by the department, is the use of the claimed exemption defensible if the City were to be challenged on this purchase? ®Yes ❑No. Was there anything attached to this form that was relied on in making this determination? Dyes ®No. If yes, please explain: [DESCRIBE ATTACHMENTS CONSIDERED] Was there anything not included on this form or attached hereto that was relied on in making this determination? Dyes ®No. If yes, please explain: [EXPLAIN OUTSIDE SOURCE OF INFORMATION] Approved By: Ahs��x�i�i�1M1xI I Date: 3.24.26 Amama Muhammad / Jordan Alvarez Assistant City Attorney Page 5 of 7 Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit C Page 18 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. IwaamliarelanI -myjI,nlm" Below are explanations and examples of common exemptions that could apply to City purchases. If you have questions about the information provided or need additional information, please contact your department's assigned attorney or the appropriate purchasing attorney. • PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY - A procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents; Examples of activities that have been found to fall within this exception include ambulance services; solid waste collection and disposal; and first -responder safety equipment such as breathing apparatus for firefighters and bullet-proof vests for police officers. • UNFORESEEN DAMAGES - A procurement necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property; Examples of this type of procurement would include repairing or replacing roofs and windows damaged by hail or a tornado. But parts and services for routine maintenance or replacement of old, worn out roofs or windows would not meet this exception. • PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR PLANNING SERVICES Personal services are ones that are unique to the individual providing them. Therefore, personal services contract cannot generally be subcontracted or assigned. Professional services are not defined under Chapter 252, so there is no precise definition to follow. While there is no universal definition of this term, "several cases suggest that [these types of services are] `predominately mental or intellectual, rather than physical or manual."' Tex. Atty Gen Op. JM-940 (1988) (quoting Maryland Casualty Co. v. Cray Water Co., 160 S.W. 2d 102 (Tex. Civ. App.—Eastland 1942, no writ). The Texas Attorney General has also opined that "professional services" no longer includes only the services of lawyers, physicians, or theologians, but also those members of disciplines requiring special knowledge or attainment and a high order of learning, skill, and intelligence. Id. Facts needed to support a professional service exemption include the specialized requirements of that profession and the mental and intellectual skill required by the person while performing the service. Purchases of goods are not professional services. • SOLE SOURCE — A procurement for items available only from one source This exemption is commonly referred to as the sole source exemption. The fact that the vendor in question has the best price or can meet our timing needs does not make a purchase of a good or service available from only one source. A sole source does not exist solely on the basis of personal or departmental preference or a desire to keep all units the same brand or make. The information needed to support this exemption is documentation showing that Page 6 of 7 Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit C Page 19 of 21 City Secretary Contract No. no other provider can provide the service or category of good except for the vendor you are proposing. Some examples of sole source purchases include (i) service agreements when only one vendor is authorized to work on the equipment by the manufacturer and allowing another vendor would void the warranty and (ii) purchase of a good that is copyrighted or trademarked and only provided by one vendor. Page 7 of 7 Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit C Page 20 of 21 EXHIBIT D VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY Innova Energy Services LP. 236 Public Square Franklin, TN 37064 Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Vendor and to execute any agreement, amendment or change order on behalf of Vendor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of Vendor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Vendor. Vendor will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the signatory authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form that has been properly executed by Vendor. 1. Name: David M. Tucker Position: President Signature 2. Name: Position: Signature 3. Name: Position: Signature Name: David M. Tucker Signature of President / CEO Other Title: Date: Professional Services Agreement — Exhibit D Page 21 of 21 FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: INNOVA ENERGY SERVICES, LP Subject of the Agreement: Vendor shall provide ongoing professional advisory services to support the City's Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) initiative related to landfill gas (LFG) at the Southeast Landfill (SELF). M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 0 If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 0 If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: date signed by ACM If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: 12 months after start date If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 0 *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 0 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder: rder: 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.