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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065435 - General - Contract - B-C CompanyCSC No. 65435 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 B-C COMPANY ("Vendor"), 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 includes the following documents, which shall be construed in the order of precedence as they are listed: 1. This Vendor Services Agreement; 2. Exhibit A— Scope of Services; 3. Exhibit B— Payment Schedule; 4. Exhibit C— Verification of Signature Authority Form 1. Scope of Services. Airfield Electrical Services ("Services"), which are set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A"— Scope of Services, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. 2. Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one (1) year(s), beginning 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. Compensation. 3.1 Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($100,000.00). 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 Exhibit `B"— Payment Schedule, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. 3.3 Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional 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. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Vendor Services Agreement Page 1 of 15 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 documents held or maintained for City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary, City will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to submit reasons objecting to disclosure to the Texas Attorney General. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction. 5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way. Vendor must notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event, Vendor will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure. 6. RiOt 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 2 of 15 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, 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, REPRSENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS. 8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — VENDOR AGREES TO DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, ANY CLAIM OR ACTIONAGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OFANYPA TENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE MARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING FROM CITY'S USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO DEFEND, SETTLE OR PAY WILL NOT APPLYIF CITY MODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS Vendor Services Agreement Page 3 of 15 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 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 WILL HAVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTIONAND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISEAND 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 OF ALL PAPERS CITY MAY RECEIVE RELATING THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES WILL NOT ELIMINATE VENDOR'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION OR ANY PART THEREOF IS HELD TO INFRINGE AND THE USE THEREOF IS ENJOINED OR RESTRAINED OR, IF AS A RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE, SUCH USE IS MA TERIALL Y AD VERSEL Y RES TRICTED, 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 TERIALL Y AD VERSEL Y AFFECT CITY'SAUTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION, OR (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION WITHEQUALLYSUITABLE, 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 ANY AND ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW. 9. Assignment and Subcontracting. 9.1 Assinment. Vendor will not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee will execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement. Vendor and Assignee will be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment. 9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor will execute a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. Vendor Services Agreement Page 4 of 15 10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policie of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any Services pursuant to this Agreement: 10.1 Coverage and Limits (a) Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 - Each Occurrence $2,000,000 - Aggregate (b) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor, or its employees, agents, or representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned. (c) 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): ❑ Applicable ® N/A $1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit $1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements. Coverage must be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage. 10.2 General 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. Vendor Services Agreement Page 5 of 15 (c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10) days' notice will be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same address. (d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required. (e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. (f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement. 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 received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To CITY: City of Fort Worth Attn: Assistant City Manager 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at same address To VENDOR: B-C Company Ann Bartholomew, Vice President P.O. Box 136729 Fort Worth, TX 76136 Vendor Services Agreement Page 6 of 15 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 Majeure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority; transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose performance is affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or hinders the Party's performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance the notice section of this Agreement. 20. Headings Not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement. 21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have 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 parry will not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement, Exhibit A, and Exhibit B. Vendor Services Agreement Page 7 of 15 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 Exhibits A and B, 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 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 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 Vendor Services Agreement Page 8 of 15 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 the contract. 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. 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. Vendor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement. 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) Vendor Services Agreement Page 9 of 15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples. CITY OF FORT WORTH: I aL ym=t1 BY: Valerie Washington (Jun 25, 2026 08:11:13 CDT) Name: Valerie Washington Title: Assistant City Manager Date: 06/25/2026 VENDOR: B-C Company: Ann DigitallysignedbyAnn Bartholomew Date: 2026.06.24 15:50:34 By: Bartholomew _05,0o, Name: Ann Bartholomew Title: Vice President Date: 6/24/2026 FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES: Approval Recommended: By: Name: Roger Venables Title: Aviation Director Dp44ougn Attest: a4F FOR: °aa p; ° , elyo90 do C�rt�r'ah Chavez aa4�bn�aa5a4 By: Cristian Chavez (Jun 25. 2026 08:28.02 CDT) Name: Jannette Goodall Title: City Secretary Contract Authorization: M&C: N/A Date M&C Approved: N/A Form 1295: N/A Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Name: Title: Katya Flores Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist Approved as to Form and Legality: By: Candace agliara (Jun 25, 2026 08:00:20 CDT) Name: Candace Pagliara Title: Assistant City Attorney OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Vendor Services Agreement Page 10 of 15 19►Va1.11ff-A SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Purpose The purpose of these Specifications is to define the scope, performance requirements, materials, and standards for airfield electrical maintenance, repair, and on -call services provided by B-C Company ("Contractor") for City of Fort Worth Aviation Department airports, including Meacham International Airport, Spinks Airport, and Alliance Aviation facilities as applicable. 2. General Requirements • Contractor shall provide qualified, licensed personnel trained in FAA -regulated airfield electrical systems. • All work must comply with FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5340 series, NFPA 70 (NEC), applicable Texas electrical codes, and City of Fort Worth standards. • Contractor shall support both scheduled projects and emergency response needs. • All operations must be coordinated with Airport Operations and Airport Electrical Staff to ensure safety and continuity of airfield operations. 3. Scope of Services The Contractor shall provide complete airfield electrical services including the following: 3.1 Airfield Lighting Systems • Maintenance, repair, and installation of runway, taxiway, and apron lighting systems. • Replacement of lamps, LEDs, lenses, bases, and associated hardware. • Troubleshooting circuit failures, isolation faults, and grounding issues. 3.2 Airfield Signage • Maintenance and repair of internally illuminated airfield guidance signs. • Replacement of transformers, lamps, LEDs, and internal wiring components. • Verification of compliance with FAA AC 150/5345-44. 3.3 Electrical Circuits & Infrastructure • Inspection and maintenance of series circuits, regulators, transformers, connectors, and cabling. • Installation or repair of conduit, junction cans, isolation transformers, connectors, and related components. • Megger and continuity testing of circuits as assigned. 3.4 Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) • Routine inspection, cleaning, and testing. • Troubleshooting of control components and monitoring systems. • Support for planned electrical outages and system load evaluations. Vendor Services Agreement Page 11 of 15 3.5 Airfield Vault and Control Systems • Maintenance support for airfield electrical vault systems including switchgear, distribution panels, lighting control equipment, and monitoring devices. • Assistance with PLC control equipment and system integrations. 3.6 Emergency Response Services • Provide 24/7 on -call response capability for airfield lighting outages, electrical failures, or safety - related defects. • Respond to emergency notifications within two (2) hours unless otherwise approved. • Provide documentation of corrective actions taken during emergency events. 4. Materials and Equipment • All materials shall be new and meet FAA -certified standards where applicable. • Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, and airfield -approved vehicles. • Equipment must be properly maintained and suitable for airfield use. 5. Safety Requirements • Contractor shall comply with OSHA, FAA, and City of Fort Worth safety regulations. • All personnel must follow airport access, escort, and communication procedures. • Lockout/Tagout procedures must be followed for all energized work. • Barricading and airfield safety devices must be used when required. 6. Documentation & Deliverables Contractor shall provide the following documentation for all work performed: • Completed work orders detailing tasks, labor, and materials. • Outage/troubleshooting reports with identified causes and corrective action. • Updated sketches or redline drawings for any changes made to circuits or layouts. • Recommendations for preventative maintenance and system improvements. 7. Contractor Qualifications • Must be a licensed electrical contractor in the State of Texas. • Must demonstrate at least five (5) years of experience in FAA -regulated airfield electrical systems. • Must maintain appropriate insurance and bonding per City requirements. • Personnel must be qualified and trained in airport safety and operations. 8. City Responsibilities • Provide access to needed facilities, plans, and operational information. • Issue NOTAMs, closures, or restrictions as necessary for work. • Review and approve deliverables and documentation. • Coordinate internal staff access as necessary. 9. Performance Standards • All work must conform to FAA, City, and manufacturer specifications. Vendor Services Agreement Page 12 of 15 • Repairs must be timely to ensure safe and reliable airport operations. • Deficiencies due to poor workmanship shall be corrected at Contractor expense. • Contractor must ensure consistent communication with Airport Electrical Staff. 10. Estimate Requirements -The Vendor shall email an estimate to the Aviation Supervisor(s) or designee within one (1) business day of a request for services. -The City will only accept computer -generated estimates; handwritten estimates will not be considered. -Estimates shall be approved and authorized by Aviation personnel in writing via email, with the purchase order number provided prior to work being performed. Verbal approvals will not be considered valid. -Final invoices submitted to the City for work performed must match the final estimate received by the City. All revised estimates must be approved in writing prior to billing. •AII estimates must match contract pricing, specifications, and standards. 11. Invoices and Payments • Payment - All payment terms shall be "Net 30 Days" unless specified in the bid and agreed in the City. • Invoices - The Vendor shall send invoices electronically to the City's centralized Accounts Payable department invoice email address: supplierinvoices@fortworthtexas.gov • Please include the following on the subject line of your email: Supplier name, Invoice number, and PO number, separated by an underscore, (ex: Example, Inc._123456_FW013-0000001234 • This email address is not monitored so please do not send correspondence to this email. If Vendor has any invoice questions, please contact the City Department ordering the goods/services or Central Accounts Payable at 817-392-2451 or by email at: Zz-FIN-AccountsPayable@fortworthtexas.gov -Please also send all invoice directly to Aviation at, aviationinvoices@fortworthtexas.gov Vendor Services Agreement Page 13 of 15 EXHIBIT B PAYMENT SCHEDULE B—CCOMPANY., INC. P. O. BOX 136729 FT. WORTH, TEXAS 76136 PHONE (817) 236-6000 FAX (817) 236-3000 EMAIL: mikeb@b-ccompany.net FY 2026 Schedule of Rates for Time and Material Work Orders Personnel Principal/ Trouble shooter $ 135.00/hr Electrician $ 85.00/hr Electrician Helper $ 55.00/hr Operator $ 50.00/hr Laborer $ 40.00/hr Additional Expenses Per Diem for Field Personnel $ 150.00/day/man Note. Some geographical areas may require rate adjustments due to accommodation availability All labor will be billed 3 hour minimum Transnoration and Eauinment Truck Charges per each truck onsite $ 55.00/day Trip Charges within 50 miles of home office $ 78.00/round trip Trip Charges outside the 50-mile radius $ 00.78/mile Tool/Equipment Trailer $ 55.00/day Misc Equipment for Necessary Work Requirements $ Invoiced amount of equipment + 15% Any materials required for repairs will invoice amount plus 35% Quotes valid 30 days Payment Terms: net due 30 days from receipt, 1 '/2% interest there after Remit payment to: B-C Company Inc. P.O. Box 136729 Fort Worth, TX 76136 Vendor Services Agreement Page 14 of 15 1AM0.11:3YMrs] VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FORM B-C Company P.O. Box 136729 Fort Worth, TX 76136 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. Name: Ann Bartholomew Position: Vice President Digitally signed by Ann Ann Bartholomew Bartholomew Date: 2026.06.2415:49:58-05'00' Signature Name: Position: Signature Name: Position: Signature Named 6lgnature or owner i ur,L) Other Title: President Date: 6/24/2026 Vendor Services Agreement Page 15 of 15 FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: B-C COMPANY Subject of the Agreement: Vendor Services Agreement for Airfield Electrical Services M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No M 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: ACM Signature If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: One Year If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No ED *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.