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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 Biotage LLC ("Vendor"), authorized to conduct
business in Texas with its principal place of business at ADDRESS. City and Vendor are each individually
referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties." The term "Vendor" shall include
Vendor, its officers, agents, employees, representatives, contractors or subcontractors. The term "City"
shall include its officers, employees, agents, and representatives.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
OFFICIAL RECORD
The contract documents shall include the following: CITY SECRETARY
1. This Vendor Services Agreement; FT. WORTH, TX
2. Attachment A — Vendor's Written Quote;
3. Attachment B — Vendor's Terms and Conditions; and
4. Attachment C — Vendor's Sole Source Letter
Attachments A, B and C are attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. In the event of a
conflict of terms or conditions contained in any of the Attachments, those recited in this Vendor Services
Agreements shall control.
1. Scope of Services. This agreement is for the Purchase of Preventative Maintenance and
Repair Services for the Biotage Horizon3100, Biotage Horizon 500 Equipment and Instruments at the Water
Laboratory Facility located at 2600 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas 76140 ("Services"), which are set
forth in more detail in Attachment A.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement begins on the date that this Agreement is executed by
the City's Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this
Agreement. 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. Delivery Terms and Transportation Charges. Freight terms shall be F.O.B., Destination,
Freight Prepaid and Allowed.
4. Compensation.
3.1 Total compensation under this Agreement Annually will not exceed Ninety -Five
Thousand Dollars anti Zero cents ($95,000.00).
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 Attachment A.
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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
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 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non -Appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor
of such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and 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 records 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,
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Vendor will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, until the expiration of three (3) years after
final payment under this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents,
papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records of Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and
not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Vendor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Vendor or any
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor, nor any officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any employment
benefits from City. Vendor will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on
behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, 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,
INCLUDING, BUT 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 EITHER 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
OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESNTATIVES,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS
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8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — VENDOR AGREES
TO DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, ANY CLAIM OR
A CTIONA GAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OFANYPATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE
MARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM CITY'S USE
OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO DEFEND,
SETTLE OR PAY WILL NOT APPLYIF CITYMODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE
OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, VENDOR WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY
SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR
COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER,
CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH
SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT CITY'S
INTEREST, AND CITY AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR INDOINGSO. IN THE
EVENT CITY, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT
AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CITY
WILL HAVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTIONAND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND
TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER, VENDOR WILL FULLY
PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH CLAIM OR
ACTION. CITYAGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTENNOTICE, OFANYSUCH
CLAIM OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OFALL PAPERS CITYMAYRECEIVE 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 MATERIALLYADVERSELY RESTRICTED, VENDOR
WILL, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE AND AS CITY'S SOLE REMEDY, EITHER: (A) PROCURE
FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION, OR (B) MODIFY THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION TO
MAKE IT NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH MODIFICATION DOES NOT
MA TERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT CITY'SAUTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION, OR (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND
DOCUMENTATION WITH EQUALLYSUITABLE, COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY
EQUIVALENT NON -INFRINGING SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION AT NO
ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO CITY, OR (D) IF NONE OF THE FOREGOING
ALTERNATIVES IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE TO VENDOR TERMINATE THIS
AGREEMENT, AND REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID TO VENDOR BY CITY,
SUBSEQUENT TO WHICH TERMINATION CITY MAY SEEK ANYAND 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.
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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
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
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10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to
the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice will be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the
Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will also
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies
Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor must immediately desist
from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM
ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
BY VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME
SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives or (2) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered,
return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
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To CITY:
City of Font Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102
With copy to the Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
at the same address
To VENDOR:
Biotage LLC
Eberhard Rau, Chief Financial Officer
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269
14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither City nor Vendor will, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the person's employer.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds
to a general solicitation of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of City's or
Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
17. Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Maieure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not
limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public
enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency
of the United States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the party whose
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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 pail of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement, including the attached exhibits.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including the 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 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 Nationality Act. Vendor must verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures
and controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
27. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
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will be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title and interest in
and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free
from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
28. Signature Authority. 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 Company 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 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
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 this Agreement. The terms "boycott
Israel" and "company" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government
Code. By signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during
the term of the Agreement.
31. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy 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 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.
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 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
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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 this Agreement 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
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Name:
Jesica McEachern
Title:
Assistant City Manager
06/22/2026
Date:
VENDOR: Biotage LLC:
By:
Name: Eberhard Rau
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date:
6-16-26
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended:
By: Cfwristopher Harde Jun 17, 2026 2:47:57 CDT)
Name: ;Christopher Harder, P.E.
Title: Water Department Director
Attest:
By:
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Contract Authorization:
M&C: Not Required.
Date M&C Approved: Not Required.
Form 1295: Not Required.
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: P U)4&e)L
Name: Patty Man ilson
Title: Contract Services Administrator
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Douglas Black (Jun 18, 2026 14:41:50 CDT)
Name: Douglas Black
Title: Senior Assistant City Attorney
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Attachment A
Biotage
Customer Information
Account Name City of Fort Worth Water and Wastewater
Central Laboratory - Fort Worth TX
Account Number 28955
Ship To 2600 SE Loop 820
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
United States
Quote Information
Quote Name
COFort Worth Water -Multiple Systems -Kara
Burkett Service 2026 - 94635
Quote Version
1
Quote Number
94635
Created Date
4/6/2026
Expiration Date
7/6/2026
Application Type
Environmental - Non -Drinking Water
Quote Line Items
Contact Name Kara Burkett
Phone (817) 392-5915'
Email kara.burkett@fortworthtexas.gov
Prepared By Samantha Edwards
Email
samantha.edwards@biotage.com
Phone
(704) 654-4879 e
Payment Terms
Net 30 days
Shipping
Prepaid & Add
FOB Terms
Origin
Service Agreement - Priority -
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAP
1.00
SN: 20-1208
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
Biotage® Horizon 5000
5,411.00
5,140.45
Service Agreement - Priority -
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAP
1.00
SN: 20-1209
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
Biotage® Horizon 5000
5,411,00
5,140.45
Extended Life Priority - Biotage®
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
SN: 19-1133
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
Horizon 5000
5,958.00
5,660.10
Extended Life Priority - Biotage®
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
SN: 19-1134
8/1/2026
7/31l2027
5.00%
Horizon 5000
5,958.00
5,660.10
Extended Life Priority - Biotage®
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
SN: 19-1135
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
Horizon 5000
5,958.00
5,660.10
Extended Life Priority- Biotage®
USD
USD
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
1.00
Horizon 3100
SN: 18-0240
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5,456.02
5.00%
5,183.22
Extended Life Factory - Biotage®
USD
USD
SER-3100CNT-SAFX
1.00
SN:18-0253
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
1,071.61
5.00%
Horizon 3100 CNT
1,018.03
Extended Life Priority - Biotage®
USD
USD
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
1.00
SN: 17-0173
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5,510.58
5,00%
Horizon 3100
5,235.05
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-3100CNT-SAFX
1.00
SN: 17-0177
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
1,082.33
5.00%
Horizon 3100 CNT
1,028.21
Service Agreement - Priority -
USD
USD
SER-DVC-SAP
1.00
SN: 20-1526
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
DryVap@
3,535.00
3,358.25
Service Agreement - Priority -
USD
USD
Biotage
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA
Tel:800-446-4752 Fax:434-296-8217
Submit Orders To: ordermailbox@biotage.com
Please refer to quotation number on all orders, inquiries and correspondence.
Biotage
SER-DVC-SAP
1.00
DryVap@
SN:21-1534
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
3,535.00
5.00%
3,358.25
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
SER-TV-SAP
1.00
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
TurboVap@
204501952
2,156.00
2,048.20
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
SER-TV-SAP
1.00
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
TurboVap@
203401837
2,156.00
2,048.20
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
SER-TV-SAP
1.00
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
5.00%
TurboVap@
212202351
2,156.00
2,048.20
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-VAP-SAFX
1.00
SpeedVap@
SN: 18-0133
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
842.34
5.00%
800.22
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-VAP-SAFX
1.00
SN: 18-0134
8/1/2026
7/31/2027
842.34
5.00%
SpeedVap@
800.22
Invoice 1 due on or before 7/31/2026
$54,187.25
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
Horizon 5000
SN: 20-1208
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
6,017.58
5 00%
5,716.70
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
SN: 20-1209
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
6,017.58
5 00%
Horizon 5000
5,716.70
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
Horizon 5000
SN: 19-1133
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
6,255.90
5.00%
5,943.11
Extended Life Priority - BiotageO
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
SN: 19-1134
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
6,255.90
5.00%
Horizon 5000
5,943.11
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
SN: 19-1135
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
6,255.90
5.00%
Horizon 5000
5,943.11
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
1.00
SN: 18-0240
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5,729.01
5.00%
Horizon 3100
5,442.56
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-310OCNT-SAFX
1.00
SN: 18-0253
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5.00%
Horizon 3100 CNT
1,125.19
1,068.93
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
1.00
SN: 17-0173
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5.00%
Horizon 3100
5,786.11
5,496.80
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-310OCNT-SAFX
1.00
SN: 17-0177
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5.00%
Horizon 3100 CNT
1,136.45
1,079.63
USID
USID
SER-DVC-SAPX
1.00
Extended Life Priority- DryVap@
SN: 20-1526
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5.00%
3,824 10
3,632 90
Service Agreement - Priority -
USD
USD
SER-DVC-SAP
1.00
SN: 21-1534
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5.00%
DryVap@
3,711.75
3,526.16
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
o
USD
SER-TV-SAP
1.00
TurboVap@
204501952
8/112027
7/31/2028
2 263.80
5.00 /a
2,150.61
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
SER-TV-SAP
1.00
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
o
5.00%
TurboVap@
203401837
2263.80
2150.61
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
SER-TV-SAP
1.00
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5.00%
TurboVap@
212202351
2,263.80
2,150.61
Extended Life Factory- Biotage@
USD
USD
SER-VAP-SAFX
1.00
SN: 18-0133
8/1/2027
7/31/2028
5.00%
SpeedVap@
884.46
840.24
Biotage
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA
Tel:800-446-4752 Fax:434-296-8217
Submit Orders To: ordermailbox@biotage.com
Please refer to quotation number on all orders, inquiries and correspondence.
Biotage
SER-VAP-SAFX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
SER-310OCNT-SAFX
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
SER-310OCNT-SAFX
SER-DVC-SAPX
SER-DVC-SAPX
SER-TV-SAP
SER-TV-SAP
SER-TV-SAP
SER-VAP-SAFX
SER-VAP-SAFX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
1.00
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
SN: 18-0134
8/1/2027 17/31/2028
USD
5.00%
USD
SpeedVap@
884.46
840.24
Invoice 2 invoices on 7/31/2027
$57,642.02
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
Horizon 5000
SN: 20-1208
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
6,318.46
5.00%
6,002.54
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
Horizon 5000
SN: 20-1209
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
6,318.46
5.00%
6,002.54
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
SN: 19-1133
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
6,568.70
5.00%
Horizon 5000
6,240.27
Extended Life Priority- Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
SN: 19-1134
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
6,568.70
5.00%
Horizon 5000
6,240.27
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
SN: 19-1135
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
6,568.70
5.00%
Horizon 5000
6,240.27
Extended Life Priority- Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
SN: 18-0240
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
6,015.46
5.00%
Horizon 3100
5,714.69
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
Horizon 3100 CNT
SN: 18-0253
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
1,181.45
5.00%
1,122.38
Extended Life Priority- Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
Horizon 3100
SN: 17-0173
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
6,075.42
5.00%°
5,771.65
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
Horizon 3100 CNT
SN: 17-0177
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
1,193.27
5.00%
1,133.61
US
US
1.00
Extended Life Priority- DryVap@
SN: 20-1526
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
4,01531D
5.00%
3,814 5D
USD
1.00
Extended Life Priority - DryVap@
SN: 21-1534
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
3,897.34D
897 3D
5.00%
3,702.47
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
1.00
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
2,376.99
5.00%
TurboVap@
204501952
2,258.14
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
1.00
TurboVap@
203401837
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
2,376.99
5.00%
2,258.14
Service Agreement - Priority -
SN:
USD
USD
1.00
TurboVap@
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
2,376.99
5.00%
212202351
2,258.14
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
SpeedVap®
SN: 18-0133
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
g28 68
5.00%
882.25
Extended Life Factory -Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
SpeedVap@
SN: 18-0134
8/1/2028
7/31/2029
928.68
5.00%
882.25
Invoice 3 invoices on 7/31/2028
$60,524.15
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
Horizon 5000
SN: 20-1208
8/1/2029
7/31/2030
6,634.38
5.00%
6,302.66
Extended Life Priority- Biotage@
USD
USD
1.00
Horizon 5000
SN: 20-1209
8/1/2029
7/31/2030
6,634,38
5.00%
6,302.66
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
USD
;
I
USD
Biotage
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA
Tel:800-446-4752 Fax:434-296-8217
Submit Orders To: ordermailbox@biotage.com
Please refer to quotation number on all orders, inquiries and correspondence.
Biotage
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-5000SPE-SAPX
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
SER-3100CNT-SAFX
SER-3100EXT-SAPX
SER-3100CNT-SAFX
SER-DVC-SAPX
SER-DVC-SAPX
SER-TV-SAP
SER-TV-SAP
SER-TV-SAP
SER-VAP-SAFX
SER-VAP-SAFX
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Horizon 5000
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
Horizon 5000
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
Horizon 5000
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
Horizon 3100
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
Horizon 3100 CNT
Extended Life Priority - Biotage@
Horizon 3100
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
Horizon 3100 CNT
Extended Life Priority - DryVap@
Extended Life Priority - DryVap@
Service Agreement - Priority -
TurboVap@
Service Agreement - Priority -
TurboVap@
Service Agreement - Priority -
TurboVap@
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
SpeedVap@
Extended Life Factory - Biotage@
SpeedVap@
Invoice 4 invoices on 7/31/2029
Additional Notes
SC —Renewal Contract
*Special Multiple Year Discount Applied
Invoiced yearly: (All years must be on purchase order)
Invoice 1: $ 54,187.25 (due on or before 7/31/2026)
Invoice 2: $ 57,642.02 (Invoices on 7/31/2027)
Invoice 3: $ 60,524.15 (Invoices on 7131/2028)
Invoice 4: $ 63,550.31 (Invoices on 7/31/2029)
SN: 19-1133
SN: 19-1134
SN: 19-1135
SN: 18-0240
SN: 18-0253
SN: 17-0173
SN: 17-0177
SN: 20-1526
SN: 21-1534
SN:
204501952
SN:
203401837
SN:
212202351
SN: 18-0133
SN: 18-0134
8/1 /2029
8/1/2029
8/1 /2029
8/1 /2029
8/1 /2029
8/1 /2029
8/1 /2029
8/1 /2029
8/1 /2029
8/1 /2029
8/ 1 /2029
8/1 /2029
811 /2029
8/1 /2029
Subtotal
Total Discount
Total
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31/2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
7/31 /2030
Biotage
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA
Tel:800-446-4752 Fax:434-296-8217
Submit Orders To: ordermailbox@biotage.com
Please refer to quotation number on all orders, inquiries and correspondence.
6,897.14
USD
6,897.14
USD
6,897.14
USD
6,316.23
USD
1,240.52
USD
6,379.19
USD
1,252.93
USD
4,216.08
USD
4,092.21
USD
2,495.84
USD
2,495.84
USD
2,495.84
USD
975.11
USD
975.11
5.00% 6,552.28
5.00% USD
6,552.28
5.00% USD
6,552.28
5.00% USD
6,000.42
5.00% USD
1,178.49
5.00% USD
6,060.23
5.00% USD
1,190.28
5.00% USD
4,005.28
5.00% USD
3,887.60
5,00% USD
2,371.05
5.00% USD
2,371.05
5.00% USD
2,371.05
5.00% USD
926.35
5.00% USD
926.35
$63,550.31
USD 248,319.71
USD 12,415.98
USD 235,903.73
Biotage
SN: 20-1526 Dry Vap
SN: 21-1534 Dry Vap
SN: 18-0240 (3100)
SN: 17-0173 (3100)
SN: 204501952 TV
SN: 203401837 TV
SN: 212202351 TV
SN: 19-1133 (5000)
SN: 19-1134 (5000)
SN: 19-1135 (5000)
SN: 20-1208 (5000)
SN: 20-1209 (5000)
*Priority Service Includes:
- All Service Parts, Travel & Labor
- Annual PM - REQUIRES FULL YEAR COVERAGE
- Non -Optional System Upgrades - Hardware & Software
- All Required System Calibrations
- Unlimited toll -free phone and email support
- Manufacturer factory -trained technicians
- Target Response 3 days for Down System Calls
SN: 18-0253 Controller
SN: 17-0177 Controller
SN: 18-0133 Speed Vap
SN: 18-0134 Speed Vap
*Factory Service Includes:
- All Service Parts, Return Shipping & Factory Labor
- Annual Factory PM - REQUIRES FULL YEAR COVERAGE
- Non -Optional System Upgrades - Hardware & Software
- All Required System Calibrations
- Unlimited toll -free phone and email support
- Manufacturer factory -trained technicians
- Return Shipping Charges from Factory
- Loaner systems are not provided with service agreements
*Should any Biotage system be traded -in while covered under a Service Agreement,
its remaining contract coverage period (time period) will be transferred to the
new instrument and the remaining coverage will continue upon the conclusion
of the new systems warranty as outlined in new system quotation.
**System Pre -Inspection is NOT required if PO is received by 7/31/2026.
**Should coverage lapse, a Pre -inspection will be required prior to coverage
resuming later and will involve billable travel & labor charges at rated
listed above as well as all service parts needed to bring system back up to factory
condition.
Terms and Conditions
Unless Biotage has entered into a separate written agreement with you for the supply of goods and services, acceptance of this quote implies
your acceptance of the Biotage's Terms and Conditions of Sales (see https://www.biotage.com/legal-terms?p=termsandconditions).
Biotage
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA
Tel:800-446-4752 Fax:434-296-8217
Submit Orders To: ordermailbox@biotage.com
Please refer to quotation number on all orders, inquiries and correspondence.
Biotage
Biotage imposes a processing fee for all MasterCard, Visa, and American Express credit card transactions.
Biotage
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA
Tel:800-446-4752 Fax:434-296-8217
Submit Orders To: ordermailbox@biotage.com
Please refer to quotation number on all orders, inquiries and correspondence.
Attachment B
Biotage LLC Terms & Conditions of Sale
1. GENERAL
1.1 In these Terms & Conditions: The Buyer or
Customer means the person, firm, company or
other organization who or which has ordered
Products from the Company; The Company
means Biotage LLC, a Delaware corporation
existing under the laws of Delaware and any
Affiliates to the Company; Affiliates means any
corporation, partnership or other entity that
controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with the Company, a corporation or other
entity shall be regarded as in control of another
corporation or entity if it owns, directly or
indirectly, at least fifty percent (50%) of the
voting or equity rights of the other corporation
or entity authorized to cast votes in any election
of directors or, in the case of a non -corporate
entity, with the power to direct the management
and policies of such non -corporate entity; The
Contract means any contract for the sale and
purchase of Products between the Company and
the Buyer being any quotation of the Company
which is accepted by the Buyer or any order of
the Buyer's which is accepted by the Company
whichever first occurs; The Consumables
means Products used for sample preparation,
Cartridges and accessories used for
chromatography, vials and accessories used for
synthesis; The System means instrumentation
products; The Biotage Software means any
software used in Biotage instrumentation and in
companion with instrumentation; The Goods
means all items manufactured or supplied by the
Company including the Consumables, the
Systems and the Biotage Software; and The
Products means any Goods agreed to be
supplied by the Company.
1.2 These Terms & Conditions shall be
incorporated into each Contract and shall govern
each Contract. These Terms & Conditions may
not be varied or waived except with the express
written agreement of the Company. The failure
of the Company to enforce its rights under the
Contract at any time for any period of time shall
not be construed as a waiver of any such rights.
2. PRICES AND QUOTATIONS
2.1 The price of the Products will be the
Company's quoted price in the currency pursuant
to the local price list, exclusive of any duties,
value added or other taxes. All quotations issued
by the Company for the supply of Products shall
remain open for acceptance for the period stated
in the
quotation or, if none is stated, for thirty (30)
days. In all other cases, prices payable are those
currently in effect. Unless otherwise agreed in
writing, extra charges will be made for all
Effective as of 1 July2022
applicable handling, freight, content, packaging,
insurance or similar costs and a handling charge
may be made for small orders.
2.2 The Company shall not modify prices at any
time before delivery to the Buyer unless to
reflect any changes to its costs resulting from
any alteration in or addition to the Buyer's
requirements.
3. PAYMENT
3.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment
in full shall be made to the Company in the
currency invoiced no later than thirty (30) days
from the date of invoice.
3.2 In addition to the prices invoiced, the
Customer shall pay any tax, duty, custom or
other fee of any nature imposed upon the
transaction by any federal, state or local
government authority. In the event the
Company is required to prepay any such tax or
fee, the Customer shall reimburse the Company.
-4n-the ev,ent-of-late payment the-Gompany
rm � s the right
(+) to-suspend-deliveraes-and/or-c-ancel-�-+ts
out-stariding-obl+gat-iews;- and
(ii) to-charge-ir�ter�t-at-an-annual rate equal to
-12 %-an-all-unpaid-amounts calculated or a
day to day—bas -until-the actual date- of
payment.
3.4 Customers must themselves pay any bank
charges that are incurred in making the
payment. Full payment instructions are set out
on the invoice.
4. CHANGES AND RETURNS
4.1 The Company reserves the right to make any
change on prior notice in the specification of the
Products, which does not materially affect the
performance or price thereof. The Buyer shall
confirm or cancel any order promptly on receipt
of such notice. The absence of such Buyer's
confirmation or cancellation shall be deemed as
acceptance of change of Product specification.
4.2 Returns of any Product must be authorized
by the Company in advance. The Company shall
be contacted for a return authorization number
and shipping instructions. A restocking charge
will be applied to shipments returned for
exchange or credit.
S. DELIVERY
5.1 The Company will select the method of
shipment and the carrier to be used, unless
otherwise agreed. Unless otherwise agreed,
shipment will be FOB Shipping Point. The
Company will not be responsible for any loss or
damage to the Products following delivery to the
carrier. Damaged items cannot be returned
without authorization.
5.2 If the Buyer fails to accept delivery of the
Products within a reasonable period after
receiving notice from the Company that they are
ready for delivery, the Company may dispose of
or store the Products at the Buyer's expense.
5.3 The Company will use all reasonable
endeavors to avoid delay in delivery on the
notified delivery dates. Failure to deliver by the
specified date will not be a sufficient cause for
cancellation, nor will the Company be liable for
any direct, indirect, consequential or economic
loss due to delay in delivery.
5.4 The Buyer shall notify the Company within
five (5) working days in writing of any short
delivery or defects reasonably discoverable on
careful examination. The Company's sole
obligation shall be, at its option, to replace or
repair any defective Products or refund the
purchase price of any undelivered Products.
5.5 Where delivery of any Product requires an
export license or other authorization before
shipment, the Company shall not be responsible
for any delay in delivery due to delay in, or
refusal of, such license or authorization.
6. RISK AND TITLE
6.1 The Buyer shall bear the risk of loss to the
Products after delivery to the carrier. Full legal
and equitable title and interest in the Products
shall pass to the Buyer on delivery to the carrier.
6.2 To the extent there is any software included
with the Products, the software is being licensed
to the Buyer, not sold; and all right, title and
interest therein shall remain in Company or its
licensors. Use of such software shall be in
accordance with the software license delivered
with the applicable Product.
7. RESTRICTED USE
7.1 With respect to certain Products, use
restrictions are a condition to the purchase which
Buyer must satisfy by strictly abiding by the
restriction as set forth in the Company's
catalogue and/or on the Product and
accompanying documentation. In no event shall
Products stipulated by Company as intended for
research and development use be used in a
manufacturing process or in manufactured
products or in human subjects. The Products
shall in no event be used in medical or clinical
applications, unless otherwise expressly stated
by the Company, and Buyer is solely liable to
ensure compliance with any regulatory
requirements related to the Buyer's use of
Products.
7.2 Any warranty granted by Company to the
Buyer shall be deemed void if any Products
Effective as of 1 July2022
covered by such warranty are used for any
purpose not permitted hereunder.
7.3 The Buyer shall indemnify Company and hold
Company harmless from and against any and all
claims, damages, losses, costs, expenses and
other liability of whatever nature that Company
suffers or incurs by reason of any such
unintended use.
8. WARRANTY
8.1.1 Consumables. The Company warrants that
its Consumables meet the Company's
specifications at the time of shipment. All
warranty claims on Products must be made in
writing and delivered to the Company within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the Products
("Warranty Period"). The Company's sole liability
and Buyer's exclusive remedy for a breach of this
warranty is limited to replacement or refund at
the sole option of the Company.
8.1.2 Systems. The Company warrants for a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of
installation or thirteen (13) months from date of
shipments ("Warranty Period"), whichever is
earlier, that its Systems shall be free from
defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service and when used in
compliance with the applicable operating
instructions. The Company's sole liability and
Buyer's exclusive remedy for a breach of this
warranty is limited to replacement, repair or
refund at the sole option of the Company. This
warranty does not apply to any consumable
items included in the System such as, but not
limited to, tubing, fittings, o-rings and gaskets,
or any other part that comes in contact with the
sample path. This warranty does not apply to any
computer hardware delivered for use with the
System. Such computer hardware will be subject
to applicable manufacturer's warranties if any.
8.1.3 Software. The Company warrants for a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of
shipment ("Warranty Period") that the Biotage
Software will, when used in the designated
operating environment, perform materially in
accordance with the applicable specifications.
The Company does not warrant that the
operation of the computer programs or software
will be uninterrupted or error free. The warranty
shall not apply to any Biotage Software that has
been improperly installed or modified by
Customer or any third party or which has been
the subject of neglect, misuse, abuse,
misapplication or alteration or has been used in
violation of the applicable software license
agreement. This warranty applies only to the
most current version of the Biotage Software
that was supplied to the Customer by the
Company. The Company's sole liability and
Buyer's exclusive remedy for a breach of this
warranty is limited to correction or replacement
or refund of the Biotage Software, at the sole
option of the Company. This warranty does not
apply to any third party operating system
software included with the personal computer
provided to the Customer by the Company. Such
third party computer software will be subject to
applicable manufacturer's warranties, if any.
8.1.4 Accessories, Spare Parts and Repairs. The
warranty period concerning repair work carried
out and spare parts delivered is ninety (90) days
and begins after the latter of the finishing of the
repair work or the delivery of the spare parts. A
repair or exchange of spare part does not extend
the initial Warranty Period
8.1.5 All warranty claims on Biotage must be
made in writing and delivered to the Company
within the respective Warranty Period and as
soon as a warranty claim is discovered by the
Buyer. Any warranty claim presented by
Customer to the Company hereunder shall
reasonably detail the circumstances giving raise
to the warranty claim.
8.2 THE COMPANY HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS, AND BUYER HEREBY EXPRESSLY
WAIVES, ANY WARRANTY REGARDING RESULTS
OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE
PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY CLAIM OF INACCURATE, INVALID, OR
INCOMPLETE RESULTS. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, TERMS AND
CONDITIONS (STATUTORY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR OTHERWISE) AS TO QUALITY, CONDITION,
DESCRIPTION, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR PURPOSE OR NON -INFRINGEMENT (EXCEPT
FOR THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TITLE) ARE
HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
9. LIMIT OF LIABILITY
9.1 The Company shall have no liability under
the warranties contained in Section 8 in respect
of any defect in the Products arising from:
specifications or materials supplied by the
Buyer; fair wear and tear; willful damage or
negligence of the Buyer or its employees or
agents; abnormal working conditions at the
Buyer's premises; failure to follow the
Company's instructions (whether oral or in
writing); lack of maintenance; misuse or
alteration or repair of the Products without the
Company's approval; service or repair of the
Products by any other party than the Company
or an authorized service partner of the
Company; or if the total price for the Products
has not been paid; or through any cause beyond
the Company's reasonable control.
9.2 THE COMPANY SHALL IN NO EVENT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND FROM ANY CAUSE ARISING OUT OF
THE SALE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY
PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL OR BUSINESS
Effective as of 1 3uly2022
INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
9.3 The exclusion of liability in these Terms &
Conditions shall not apply in respect of death or
personal injury caused by the Company's
negligence.
9.4 The Company shall not be bound by any
representations or statements on the part of its
employees or agents, whether oral or in writing,
including errors made in catalogues and other
promotional materials.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
10.1 Where the Buyer supplies materials,
designs, drawings, and specifications to the
Company to enable the Company to manufacture
non-standard or custom-made Products, the
Buyer warrants that such manufacture will not
infringe the intellectual property rights of any
third party.
10.2 All intellectual property rights in the
Products shall at all times remain vested in the
Company.
11. HEALTH, SAFETY AND WASTE
The Buyer shall ensure that:
(i) the specification of the Products is safe for
the intended use;
(ii) the Products are handled in a safe manner;
and
(iii) any waste originating from the Products is
disposed of in accordance with any relevant
regulations.
12. INDEMNITIES
Except where the claim arises as a result of the
negligence of the Company, the Buyer shall
indemnify the Company in respect of any claim
which may be made against the Company.
(i) arising in connection -with -the Buyer's -use of
the —Products;
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13.INSOLVENCY
In the event that the Buyer becomes bankrupt
or, being a company, goes into liquidation (other
than for the purposes of reconstruction or
amalgamation), the Company shall be entitled
immediately to terminate the Contract without
notice and without prejudice to any other rights
of the Company hereunder.
14. FORCE MAJEURE
14.1 The Company shall not be liable in respect
of the non-performance of any of its obligations
to the extent such performance is prevented by
any circumstances beyond its reasonable control
including but not limited to strikes, lock outs or
labor disputes of any kind (whether relating to
its own employees or others), fire, flood,
explosion, natural catastrophe, military
operations, blockade, sabotage, revolution, riot,
civil commotion, war or civil war, plant
breakdown, computer or other equipment failure
and inability to obtain equipment.
14.2 If an event of force majeure exceeds thirty
(30) days the Company may cancel the Contract
without liability.
15. GOVERNING LAW
This Contract shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the substantive
laws of North Carolina, exclusive of its choice of
law provisions, and the parties hereby submit to
the exclusive juri-sdiction of the courts of North
Carolina. Either party shall have the right to take
proceedings in any other jurisdiction for t#e
purposes of enforcing a judgment or order -
obtained from a North Carolina court.
16. PRODUCT -SPECIFIC TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
Additional terms and conditions govern the use
of certain Products and are specified in the
quotation if the Product is a custom product and
in the respective product manuals. Such
additional terms and conditions shall take
precedent in the event of any inconsistency with
these Terms & Conditions.
Effective as of 1 July2022 4
Attachment C
RE: Biotage° Horizon 3000, 3100; Biotage® Horizon 4790,
Biotage° Horizon 5000 and related instrumentation
City of Fort Worth Water and Wastewater Central Laboratory
2600 SE Loop 820
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
To whom it may concern:
10
Biotage
Gabriel Gomez
Director, Service and Supply
North America
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd.
Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28269
Tel: +1- 800 446 4752
Gabriel. Gomez 0biotage.com
April 6, 2026
On January 18,2018 Biotage acquired Horizon Technologies, Inc, and all products of Horizon,
including all intellectual property, trademarks and patents, including the legal usage of all patents
and intellectual property.
Since said acquisition, Biotage and its worldwide distribution is and has been the sole supplier of
all system and authorized service parts for the Biotage° Horizon 3100; Biotage® Horizon 5000 and
related instrumentation. Biotage LLC is the sole supplier of authorized and trained service
personnel within the United States. When providing pre and post sales service on technical
equipment many criterias are crucial including:
• Form -fit -function, tested replacement parts
• Factory -trained technicians
• Access to key R&D technical expertise
• Legal usage of all patents, intellectual property and related trademarks
It is for these key reasons above that Biotage is the sole -source supplier for parts and service
for these products. The instrumentation and spare parts are manufactured at authorized Biotage
facilities and all design, production and service now -show are property of Biotage.
Specific to your request - I can confirm that Biotage is the only authorized representative within
the Unites States to service above listed instrumentation.
If you have any questions or need further clarification on any details, please let me
know.
Sincerely,
Gabriel Gomez
Gabriel Gomez
Director of Service and Supply
Gabriel.Gomez@ftiotage.com
Tel: +1- 800 446 4752
cc: Samantha Edwards - Biotage LLC
samantha.edwardsCa)biotage.com
FORTWORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Biotage LLC
Subject of the Agreement: Vendor will provide Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for
the Biotage Horizon3100, Biotage Horizon 500 Equipment and Instruments at the Water Department
Laboratory Facility.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No
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
If unsure, see back page far 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.
Effective Date: The date the ACM signs it.
If di fferent fr-ona the approval date.
Expiration Date:
A year after the ACM signed it.
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No
*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 followingorder:
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.