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FORT WORTH
CITY OF FORT WORTH
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC ("Seller") and the City of Fort Worth, ("Buyer" or "City"), a Texas home
rule municipal corporation.
The Purchase Agreement includes the following documents which shall be construed in the order
of precedence in which they are listed:
1. This Purchase Agreement;
2. Exhibit A: City of Fort Worth Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions;
3. Exhibit B: Scope of Work;
4. Exhibit C: Payment Schedule; and
5. Exhibit D: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Exhibits A through D, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
Total annual compensation under this Agreement for the Initial Term will be an amount up to One
Hundred Seventy -Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty -Five Dollars ($176,385.00). If the City
exercises renewal options, the annual compensation will be an amount up to One Hundred Ninety -
Four Thousand Twenty -Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($194,023.50) for the First Renewal Term,
Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty -Six Dollars ($213,426.00) for the Second
Renewal Term, Two Hundred Thirty -Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty -Eight Dollars and
Sixty Cents ($234,768.60 for the Third Renewal Term, and Two Hundred Fifty -Eight Thousand
Twon Jundred Forty -Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($258,245.50) for the Fourth Renewal Term.
Seller 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 Seller not specified by this
Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
The undersigned represents and warrants that he or she has the power and authority to execute this
Agreement and bind the respective Seller. Seller and Buyer have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives to be effective as of the date signed below.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
CITY OF TORT WORTH:
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Jesica McLachern
Title:
Assistant City Manager
Date:
07/08/2026
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Name: Christopher Jiarder, P.L.
Title: Water Department Director
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Name: Jannelte S. Goodall
'Title: City secretary
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing 1 acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration of
this contract, including ensuring all performance and
reporting requirements.
By: Qaawl "kem-
Name: Patty I&rl Nilson
Title: Contract Services Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
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Name:
Amarna Muhammad
Title:
Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTIIORI7ATION-
M&C: 26-0382
M&C Approved: May 12, 2026
Form 1295: 2026-1447990
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Exhibit A
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD PURCHASING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 DEFINITION OF BUYER
The City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents, servants, authorized employees, vendors and
subcontractors who act on behalf of various City departments, bodies or agencies.
2.0 DEFINITION OF SELLER
The Vendor(s), consultant, supplier, its officers, agents, servants, employees, vendors and
subcontractors, or other provider of goods and/or services who act on behalf of the entity
under a contract with the City of Fort Worth.
3.0 TERM
This Agreement shall begin on the date signed by the Assistant City Manager ("Effective
Date") and shall expire on May 31, 2027 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in
accordance with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). Buyer shall 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 options.
4.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION
Buyer is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas and all documents held
or maintained by Buyer are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or Proprietary, Buyer
shall promptly notify Seller. It will be the responsibility of Seller to submit reasons
objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be
decided by Buyer, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a
court of competent jurisdiction. The Parties agree that nothing contained within this
Agreement is considered proprietary or trade secret information and this agreement may
be released in the event that it is requested.
5.0 PROHIBITION AGAINST PERSONAL INTEREST IN CONTRACTS
No officer or employee of Buyer shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any
contract with Buyer or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Buyer
of any land, materials, supplies or services, except on behalf of Buyer as an officer or
employee. Any willful violation of this section shall constitute malfeasance in office, and
any officer or employee found guilty thereof shall thereby forfeit his office or position
Any violation of this section with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the person or
corporation contracting with the City Council shall render the contract invalid by the City
Manager or the City Council. (Chapter XXVII, Section 16, City of Fort Worth Charter).
6.0 ORDERS
6.1 No employees of the Buyer or its officers, agents, servants, vendors or subvendors
who act on behalf of various City departments, bodies or agencies are authorized
to place orders for goods and/or services without providing approved contract
numbers, purchase order numbers, or release numbers issued by the Buyer. The
only exceptions are Purchasing Card orders and emergencies pursuant to Texas
Local Government Code Section 252.022(a)(1), (2), or (3). In the case of
emergencies, the Buyer's Purchasing Division will place such orders.
6.2 Acceptance of an order and delivery on the part of the Seller without an approved
contract number, purchase order number, or release number issued by the Buyer
may result in rejection of delivery, return of goods at the Seller's cost and/or non-
payment.
7.0 SELLER TO PACKAGE GOODS
Seller will package goods in accordance with good commercial practice. Each shipping
container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows: (a) Seller's name and
address: (b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order or purchase change order
number; (c) Container number and total number of containers, e.g., box 1 of 4 boxes; and
(d) Number of the container bearing the packing slip. Seller shall bear the cost of packaging
unless otherwise provided. Goods shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation
costs and to conform to requirements of common carriers and any applicable specifications.
Buyer's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by
packing lists.
8.0 SHIPMENT UNDER RESERVATION PROHIBITED
Seller is not authorized to ship the goods under reservation, and no tender of a bill of lading
will operate as a tender of goods.
9.0 TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS
The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to Buyer until Buyer actually receives
and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery after inspection and
acceptance of the goods.
10.0 DELIVERY TERMS AND TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
Freight terms shall be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed.
11.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY
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The place of delivery shall be set forth in the "Ship to" block of the purchase order,
purchase change order, or release order.
12.0 RIGHT OF INSPECTION
Buyer shall have the right to inspect the goods upon delivery before accepting them. Seller
shall be responsible for all charges for the return to Seller of any goods rejected as being
nonconforming under the specifications.
13.0 INVOICES
13.1 Seller shall submit separate invoices in duplicate, on each purchase order or
purchase change order after each delivery. Invoices shall indicate the purchase
order or purchase change order number. Invoices shall be itemized and
transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading
and the freight waybill, when applicable, should be attached to the invoice. Seller
shall mail or deliver invoices to Buyer's Department and address as set forth in the
block of the purchase order, purchase change order or release order entitled "Ship
to." Payment shall not be made until the above instruments have been submitted
after delivery and acceptance of the goods and/or services.
13.2 Seller shall not include Federal Excise, State or City Sales Tax in its invoices. The
Buyer shall furnish a tax exemption certificate upon Seller's request.
12.3 Payment. All payment terms shall be "Net 30 Days" unless otherwise agreed to in
writing. Before the 1st payment is due to Seller, Seller shall register for direct
deposit payments prior to providing goods and/or services using the forms posted
on the City's website".
14.0 PRICE WARRANTY
14.1 The price to be paid by Buyer shall be that contained in Seller's proposals which
Seller warrants to be no higher than Seller's current prices on orders by others for
products and services of the kind and specification covered by this agreement for
similar quantities under like conditions and methods of purchase. In the event Seller
breaches this warranty, the prices of the items shall be reduced to the prices
contained in Seller's proposals, or in the alternative upon Buyer's option, Buyer
shall have the right to cancel this contract without any liability to Seller for breach
or for Seller's actual expense. Such remedies are in addition to and not in lieu of
any other remedies which Buyer may have in law or equity.
14.2 Seller warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to
solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for commission,
percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, excepting employees of an established
commercial or selling agency that is maintained by Seller for the purpose of
securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, Buyer shall have the
right, in addition to any other right or rights arising pursuant to said purchase(s), to
cancel this contract without liability and to deduct from the contract price such
commission percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, or otherwise to recover the
full amount thereof.
15.0 PRODUCT WARRANTY
Seller shall not limit or exclude any express or implied warranties and any attempt to do so
shall render this contract voidable at the option of Buyer. Seller warrants that the goods
furnished will conform to Buyer's specifications, drawings and descriptions listed in the
proposal invitation, and the sample(s) furnished by Seller, if any. In the event of a conflict
between Buyer's specifications, drawings, and descriptions, Buyer's specifications shall
govern.
16.0 SAFETY WARRANTY
Seller warrants that the product sold to Buyer shall conform to the standards promulgated
by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
of 1970, as amended. In the event the product does not conform to OSHA standards, Buyer
may return the product for correction or replacement at Seller's expense. In the event Seller
fails to make appropriate correction within a reasonable time, any correction made by
Buyer will be at Seller's expense. Where no correction is or can be made, Seller shall refund
all monies received for such goods within thirty (30) days after request is made by Buyer
in writing and received by Seller. Notice is considered to have been received upon hand
delivery, or otherwise in accordance with Section 29.0 of these terms and conditions.
Failure to make such refund shall constitute breach and cause this contract to terminate
immediately
17.0 SOFTWARE LICENSE TO SELLER
If this purchase is for the license of software products and/or services, and unless otherwise
agreed, Seller hereby grants to Buyer, a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive,
nontransferable, royalty free license to use the software. This software is "proprietary" to
Seller, and is licensed and provided to the Buyer for its sole use for purposes under this
Agreement and any attached work orders or invoices. The Buyer may not use or share this
software without permission of the Seller; however Buyer may make copies of the software
expressly for backup purposes.
18.0 WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
18.1 The SELLER warrants that all Deliverables, or any part thereof, furnished
hereunder, including but not limited to: programs, documentation, software,
analyses, applications, methods, ways, and processes (in this Section each
individually referred to as a "Deliverable" and collectively as the
"Deliverables,") do not infringe upon or violate any patent, copyrights,
trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, or any intellectual property rights
or other third party proprietary rights, in the performance of services under
this Agreement.
18.2 SELLER shall be liable and responsible for any and all claims made against
the Buyer for infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, service mark,
trade secret, or other intellectual property rights by the use of or supplying of
any Deliverable(s) in the course of performance or completion of, or in any
way connected with providing the services, or the Buyer's continued use of the
Deliverable(s) hereunder;
18.3 SELLER agrees to defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim
or action against Buyer for infringement of any patent, copyright, trade mark,
trade secret, or similar property right arising from Buyer's use of the software
and/or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood
that this agreement to defend, settle or pay shall not apply if Buyer modifies
or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as SELLER bears the
cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against Buyer pursuant to
this section, SELLER shall have the right to conduct the defense of any such
claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to
settle or compromise any such claim; however, Buyer shall have the right to
fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as
necessary to protect Buyer's interest, and Buyer agrees to cooperate with
SELLER in doing so. In the event Buyer, for whatever reason, assumes the
responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action
brought against Buyer for infringement arising under this Agreement, Buyer
shall have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and
all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise
any such claim; however, SELLER shall fully participate and cooperate with
Buyer in defense of such claim or action. Buyer agrees to give SELLER timely
written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all papers Buyer may
receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer's assumption
of payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate SELLER's duty to
indemnify Buyer 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
materially adversely restricted, SELLER shall, at its own expense and as
Buyer's sole remedy, either: (a) procure for Buyer the right to continue to use
the software and/or documentation; or (b) modify the software and/or
documentation to make it non -infringing, provided that such modification
does not materially adversely affect Buyer's authorized use of the software
and/or documentation; or (c) replace the software and/or documentation
with equally suitable, compatible, and functionally equivalent non -infringing
software and/or documentation at no additional charge to Buyer; or (d) if none
of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to SELLER terminate this
Agreement, and refund all amounts paid to SELLER by Buyer, subsequent to
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which termination Buyer may seek any and all remedies available to Buyer
under law; and
18.4 The representations, warranties, and covenants of the parties contained in
section 13 through 17 of this Agreement will survive the termination and/or
expiration of this Agreement.
19.0 OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
Seller agrees that any and all analyses, evaluations, reports, memoranda, letters, ideas,
processes, methods, programs, and manuals that were developed, prepared, conceived,
made or suggested by the Seller for the Buyer pursuant to a Work Order, including all such
developments as are originated or conceived during the term of the Contract and that are
completed or reduced to writing thereafter (the "Work Product") and Seller acknowledges
that such Work Product may be considered "work(s) made for hire" and will be and remain
the exclusive property of the Buyer. To the extent that the Work Product, under applicable
law, may not be considered work(s) made for hire, Seller hereby agrees that this Agreement
effectively transfers, grants, conveys, and assigns exclusively to Buyer, all rights, title and
ownership interests, including copyright, which Seller may have in any Work Product or
any tangible media embodying such Work Product, without the necessity of any further
consideration, and Buyer shall be entitled to obtain and hold in its own name, all
Intellectual Property rights in and to the Work Product. Seller for itself and on behalf of its
vendors hereby waives any property interest in such Work Product.
20.0 CANCELLATION
Buyer shall have the right to cancel this contract immediately for default on all or any part
of the undelivered portion of this order if Seller breaches any of the terms hereof, including
warranties of Seller. Such right of cancellation is in addition to and not in lieu of any other
remedies, which Buyer may have in law or equity.
21.0 TERMINATION
21.1 Written Notice. The purchase of goods under this order may be terminated in whole
or in part by Buyer, with or without cause, at any time upon the delivery to Seller
of a written "Notice of Termination" specifying the extent to which the goods to be
purchased under the order is terminated and the date upon which such termination
becomes effective. Such right of termination is in addition to and not in lieu of any
other termination rights of Buyer as set forth herein.
21.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by Buyer in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, Buyer
will notify Seller of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last
day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or
expense to Buyer of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments
herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
21.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. Upon termination of this Agreement for any
reason, Seller shall only be compensated for items requested by the Buyer and
delivered prior to the effective date of termination, and Buyer shall not be liable for
any other costs, including any claims for lost profits or incidental damages. Seller
shall provide Buyer with copies of all completed or partially completed documents
prepared under this Agreement. In the event Seller has received access to Buyer
Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder, Seller shall
return all Buyer provided data to Buyer in a machine readable format or other
format deemed acceptable to Buyer.
22.0 ASSIGNMENT / DELEGATION
No interest, obligation or right of Seller, including the right to receive payment, under this
contract shall be assigned or delegated to another entity without the express written consent
of Buyer. Any attempted assignment or delegation of Seller shall be wholly void and totally
ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph. Prior to Buyer
giving its consent, Seller agrees that Seller shall provide, at no additional cost to Buyer, all
documents, as determined by Buyer, that are reasonable and necessary to verify Seller's
legal status and transfer of rights, interests, or obligations to another entity. The documents
that may be requested include, but are not limited to, Articles of Incorporation and related
amendments, Certificate of Merger, IRS Form W-9 to verify tax identification number, etc.
Buyer reserves the right to withhold all payments to any entity other than Seller, if Seller
is not in compliance with this provision. If Seller fails to provide necessary information in
accordance with this section, Buyer shall not be liable for any penalties, fees or interest
resulting therefrom.
23.0 WAIVER
No claim or right arising out of a breach of this contract can be discharged in whole or in
part by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waiver or renunciation is
supported by consideration in writing and is signed by the aggrieved party.
24.0 MODIFICATIONS
This contract can be modified or rescinded only by a written agreement signed by both
parties.
25.0 THE AGREEMENT
In the absence of an otherwise negotiated contract, or unless stated otherwise, the
Agreement between Buyer and Seller shall consist of these Standard Terms and Conditions
together with any attachments and exhibits. This Agreement is intended by the parties as a
final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete and exclusive
statement of the terms of their agreement. No course of prior dealings between the parties
and no usage of trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain any term used in this
Agreement. Acceptance of or acquiescence in a course of performance under this
Agreement shall not be relevant to determine the meaning of this Agreement even though
the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of the performance and opportunity for
objection. Whenever a term defined by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is used in
this Agreement, the definition contained in the UCC shall control. In the event of a conflict
between the contract documents, the order of precedence shall be these Standard Terms
and Conditions, followed by any exhibits attached thereto.
26.0 APPLICABLE LAW / VENUE
This agreement shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code wherever the term
"Uniform Commercial Code" or "UCC" is used. It shall be construed as meaning the
Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and amended in the State of Texas. Both parties
agree that venue for any litigation arising from this contract shall be in Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas. This contract shall be governed, construed and enforced under the laws of
the State of Texas.
27.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR(S)
Seller shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of Buyer. Seller shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive
right to control, the details of its operations hereunder, and all persons performing same,
and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees,
vendors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between
Buyer and Seller, its officers, agents, employees, vendors and subcontractors. Nothing
herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between Buyer and
Seller, its officers, agents, employees, vendors and subcontractors.
28.0 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
28.1 LIABILITY - SELLER SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY
KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE
EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S),
MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF SELLER, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
28.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - SELLER HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND BUYER, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, 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 SELLER'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS)
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
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PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF SELLER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
28.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Seller agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against
Buyer for infringement of any patent, copyright, trade marls, trade secret, or
similar property right arising from Buyer's use of the software and/or
documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it being understood that
this agreement to defend, settle or pay shall not apply if Buyer modifies or
misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Seller bears the cost
and expense of payment for claims or actions against Buyer pursuant to this
section, Seller shall have the right to conduct the defense of any such claim or
action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and to settle or
compromise any such claim; however, Buyer shall have the right to fully
participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary
to protect Buyer's interest, and Buyer agrees to cooperate with Seller in doing
so. In the event Buyer, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility for
payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against Buyer
for infringement arising under this Agreement, Buyer shall have the sole right
to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its
settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim;
however, Seller shall fully participate and cooperate with Buyer in defense of
such claim or action. Buyer agrees to give Seller timely written notice of any
such claim or action, with copies of all papers Buyer may receive relating
thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer's assumption of payment of
costs or expenses shall not eliminate Seller's duty to indemnify Buyer 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 materially adversely restricted,
Seller shall, at its own expense and as Buyer's sole remedy, either: (a) procure
for Buyer the right to continue to use the software and/or documentation; or
(b) modify the software and/or documentation to make it non -infringing,
provided that such modification does not materially adversely affect
Buyer's authorized use of the software and/or documentation; or (c) replace
the software and/or documentation with equally suitable, compatible, and
functionally equivalent non -infringing software and/or documentation at no
additional charge to Buyer; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is
reasonably available to Seller terminate this Agreement, and refund all
amounts paid to Seller by Buyer, subsequent to which termination Buyer may
seek any and all remedies available to Buyer under law.
29 SEVERABILITY
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In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason,
be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this agreement, which agreement
shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.
30 FISCAL FUNDING LIMITATION
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated and budgeted in any fiscal
period for payments due under this contract, then Buyer will immediately notify Seller of
such occurrence and this contract shall be terminated on the last day of the fiscal period for
which funds have been appropriated without penalty or expense to Buyer of any kind
whatsoever, except to the portions of annual payments herein agreed upon for which funds
shall have been appropriated and budgeted or are otherwise available.
31 NOTICES TO PARTIES
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic
confirmation of the transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail,
registered, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
TO BUYER:
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
32 NON-DISCRIMINATION
TO SELLER:
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC
Covie Ivie, General Manager
7982 US Hwy 69 North
Tyler, Texas 75706
Seller, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subVendors and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Seller's duties
and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any
individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM
ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION
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COVENANT BY SELLER, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS,
SUBVENDORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, SELLER AGREES TO
ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND BUYER AND
HOLD BUYER HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
33 IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT
Seller shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform
work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification
Form (I-9). Upon request by Buyer, Seller shall provide Buyer with copies of all I-9 forms
and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Seller shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate
procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Seller employee who
is not legally eligible to perform such services. SELLER SHALL INDEMNIFY BUYER
AND HOLD BUYER HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR
LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY SELLER,
SELLER'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES.
Buyer, upon written notice to Seller, shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement for violations of this provision by Seller.
34 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Services, products, materials, and supplies provided by the Seller must meet or exceed all
applicable health, safety, and the environmental laws, requirements, and standards. In
addition, Seller agrees to obtain and pay, at its own expense, for all licenses, permits,
certificates, and inspections necessary to provide the products or to perform the services
hereunder. Seller shall indemnify Buyer from any penalties or liabilities due to violations
of this provision. Buyer shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for
violations of this provision by Seller.
35 RIGHT TO AUDIT
Seller agrees that Buyer shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment
under this contract, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records,
of Seller involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to Buyer.
Seller agrees that Buyer shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary
Seller facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. Buyer shall give Seller
reasonable advance notice of intended audits. The Buyer's right to audit, as described
herein, shall survive the termination and/or expiration of this Agreement.
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36 DISABILITY
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),
Seller warrants that it and any and all of its subcontractors will not unlawfully discriminate
on the basis of disability in the provision of services to general public, nor in the
availability, terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with,
or employees of Seller or any of its subcontractors. Seller warrants it will fully comply
with ADA's provisions and any other applicable federal, state and local laws concerning
disability and will defend, indemnify and hold Buyer harmless against any claims or
allegations asserted by third parties or subcontractors against Buyer arising out of Seller's
and/or its subcontractor's alleged failure to comply with the above -referenced laws
concerning disability discrimination in the performance of this agreement.
37 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If either Buyer or Seller has a claim, dispute, or other matter in question for breach of duty,
obligations, services rendered or any warranty that arises under this Agreement, the parties
shall first attempt to resolve the matter through this dispute resolution process. The
disputing party shall notify the other party in writing as soon as practicable after
discovering the claim, dispute, or breach. The notice shall state the nature of the dispute
and list the party's specific reasons for such dispute. Within ten (10) business days of
receipt of the notice, both parties shall make a good faith effort, either through email, mail,
phone conference, in person meetings, or other reasonable means to resolve any claim,
dispute, breach or other matter in question that may arise out of, or in connection with this
Agreement. If the parties fail to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days of the date of
receipt of the notice of the dispute, then the parties may submit the matter to non -binding
mediation upon written consent of authorized representatives of both parties in accordance
with the Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other
applicable rules governing mediation then in effect. If the parties submit the dispute to non-
binding mediation and cannot resolve the dispute through mediation, then either party shall
have the right to exercise any and all remedies available under law regarding the dispute.
38 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT
ISRAEL
If Seller has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this
section does not apply. Seller acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the
Texas Government Code, the Buyer is prohibited from entering into a contract with a
company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term
of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings
ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing
this contract, Seller certifies that Seller's signature provides written verification to
the Buyer that Seller: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during
the term of the contract.
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39 PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES.
Seller acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as
added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly
or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees
unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not
boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed
to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th
Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable
to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Seller certifies that Seller's signature provides
written verification to the City that Seller: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will
not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
40 PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
INDUSTRIES.
Seller acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited
from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that
is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more
full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that
it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the
contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate,"
"firearm entity" and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by
Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B.
19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this
Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Seller certifies that Seller's signature provides written
verification to the City that Seller: (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.
41 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
39.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
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$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Seller, its employees, agents,
representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement.
"Any vehicle" shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any
other state workers' compensation laws where the work is being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement
to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy
specific to Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all
other requirements. Coverage shall be claims -made, and maintained for the
duration of the contractual agreement and for two (2) years following
completion of services provided. An annual certificate of insurance shall be
submitted to Buyer to evidence coverage.
39.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies
shall name Buyer as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may
appear. The term Buyer shall include its employees, officers, officials,
agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of
Subrogation (Right of Recovery) in favor of Buyer.
(c) A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction
in limits of coverage shall be provided to Buyer. Ten (10) days' notice shall
be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent
to the Risk Manager, Buyer of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth,
Texas 76102, with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the same
address.
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(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 Buyer to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(fJ Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Seller has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to the Buyer prior to Seller proceeding
with any work pursuant to this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT B- SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 Composite Water Meter Boxes and Lids General Requirements
1.1.1 All composite water meter boxes and lids furnished shall
comply with the provisions of this specification. Composite is
defined in this specification as a material made from two or
more materials that, when combined, produce a material with
characteristics different from the individual components.
1.2 Composite Meter Box
1.2.1 The meter box shall be black and constructed out of a composite
material blend for maximum durability and corrosion resistance.
The composite material blend shall have a tensile strength greater
than 1700 pounds per square inch(psi).
1.2.2 The meter box shall be black in color (blended at the time of
manufacture) for maximum Ultraviolet (UV) protection. The
black material shall be uniform throughout the box and not have
a foaming agent that creates air pockets within the meter box
wall.
1.2.3 The meter box shall have crush resistant ribbing along the
outside of the box
1.2.4 The meter box shall have a flange around the lid opening to
help prevent settling and aid in adjustment to grade.
1.2.5 The meter box shall be constructed with the ability to be installed
in paved surfaces utilizing rebar to prevent settling and aid in
adjustment to grade.
1.2.6 The meter box shall have the name of the manufacturer, the
product series, and the recycled emblem molded into the body
and visible to inspection
1.3 Composite Lid
1.3.1 The City shall provide meter box lids for all meter boxes shall be
constructed out of a composite material blend for maximum
durability and corrosion resistance. The composite material blend
shall have a tensile strength greater than 1700 pounds per square
inch (psi).
1.3.2 The meter box lids for all meter boxes shall be constructed out of
a composite material blend for maximum durability and corrosion
resistance. The composite material blend shall have a tensile
strength greater than 1700 pounds per square inch (psi).
1.3.3 The meter box lid shall be black or gray (blended at the time of
manufacture) have "City of Foil Worth" and `Molly' logo molded
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into the top side of the lid as well as the manufacturer's name or
logo, and product series.
1.3.4 Meter box lids shall have "WATER METER" molded into the
top of the lid.
1.3.5 Meter box lids shall have a molded tread -pattern for skid
resistance.
1.3.6 Meter box lids shall be solid throughout.
1.3.7 All lids shall seat securely and evenly on the meter box.
1.3.8 Meter box lids shall have a molded pick bar for use by meter
reading tool.
1.3.9 Meter box lids shall have two (2) pieces of/Z" rebar located
underneath the lid and flushed within the lid for them to be
locatable
1.3.10 Lids shall be designed with Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) receptacles.
1.3.11 All size meter box lids shall have one (1) recessed AMI
endpoint area, to alleviate a trip hazard, centered over AMI slide
mount. Recess area should be 4-%" in diameter and 3/8" deep,
and a minimum of 2" away from the length side and 2-3/4"
away from the width side.
1.3.12 Dual meter box lids shall have two (2) recessed AMI endpoint
area, to alleviate a trip hazard, centered over AMI slide mount.
Recess area should be 4-'/2" in diameter and 3/8" deep, and a
minimum of 2" away from the length side and 2-3/4" away from
the width side.
1.3.13 All meter box lids shall have built-in anti -flotation devices.
1.3.14 Meter Box lids shall have a molded `knock -out" plug of 1.88" to
accept the AMI endpoint. Knock -out diameter shall
accommodate an endpoint with a 1-7/8" diameter
1.4 Meter Box and Lid Class Measurements
1.4.1 Class A Composite Meter Box: Intended for use with services
utilizing 5/8" x 3/4" and 3/4" X 3/4" meters (measurement).
1.4.2 Class A Composite Meter Box will have a working area of no
less than 10- 7/16" x 19-1/8".
1.4.3 The pipe holes for the Class A Composite Meter Box shall
measure a minimum of 2-1/2" x 3-1/4".
1.4.4 Class A Composite Meter Box Lid shall be constructed at
measurements no bigger than 17-7/8" x 11-1/8" x 1-3/4".
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1.4.5
Class B Composite Meter Box: Intended for use with services
utilizing two (2) 5/8" x 1/4" or'/4" meters (measurement)
1.4.6
Class B Composite Meter Box shall have a working area of no
less than 15" x 18".
1.4.7
The pipe holes for the Class B Composite Meter Box shall
measure a minimum of 3-1/4" x 4" on the inlet side of the water
meter and'/" x 7" on the outlet side.
1.4.8
Class B Composite Meter Box Lid shall be constructed at
measurements no bigger than 16-5/8" x 14-5/8" x 1-3/4"
1.4.9
Class C Composite Meter Box: Intended for use with services
utilizing 1", 1'/z", and 2" meters (measurement).
1.4.10
Class C Composite Meter Box shall have a working area of no
less than 16" x 29".
1.4.11
The pipe holes for the Class C Composite Meter Box shall
measure a minimum of 3-1/4" x 3".
1.4.12
Class C Composite Meter Box Lid shall be constructed at
measurements no bigger than 26-7/8" x 15-1/4" x 1-7/8".
1.5 Retrofit Composite Meter Box Lids
1.5.1 In addition to the meter boxes and lids above, the City may also
need the vendor to provide retrofit composite meter box lids for
existing meter boxes found throughout the City. The purpose of
the retrofit composite meter box lids is to replace the existing non-
AMI lids without replacing the existing meter boxes. Unless
otherwise stated, all conditions and design requirements listed in
the previous sections shall apply.
1.5.2 Composite lids shall be designed to fit a concrete box/cast iron
box in retrofit installations.
1.5.3 The meter box lid shall be black or gray (blended at the time of
manufacture) have "City of Fort Worth" and `Molly' logo molded
into the top side if the lid as well as the manufacturer's name or
logo, and product series.
Meter box lids shall have "WATER METER" molded into the
top of the lid.
1.5.4 Meter box lids shall have a molded tread -pattern for skid
resistance.
1.5.5 Meter box lids shall be solid throughout.
1.5.6 All lids shall seat securely and evenly on the meter box.
1.5.7 Meter box lids shall have a molded pick bar for use by meter
reading tool.
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1.5.8 Meter box lids shall have two (2) pieces of %Z" rebar located
underneath the lid and flushed within the lid for them to be
locatable.
1.5.9 Lids shall be designed with AMI receptacles.
1.5.10 Meter box lids shall have AMI snap locking slide mounts for
number of meters/endpoints associated with meter box.
1.5.11 All meter box lids shall have one (1) recessed AMI endpoint
area, to alleviate a trip hazard, centered over AMI slide mount.
Recess area should be 4-'/z" in diameter and 3/8" deep, and a
minimum of 2" away from the length side and 2-3/4" away from
the width side.
1.5.12 Dual meter box lids shall have two (2) recessed AMI endpoint
area, to alleviate a trip hazard, centered over AMI slide mount.
Recess area should be 4-'/z" in diameter and 3/8" deep.
1.5.13 Meter Box lids shall have a molded `knock -out" plug of 1.88" to
accept the AMI endpoint. Knock- out diameter shall
accommodate an endpoint with a 1-7/8" diameter.
1.5.14 All meter box lids shall have built-in anti -flotation devices.
1.5.15 Retrofit lid sizes
1.5.15.1 Retrofit Class D Composite Meter Box Lid shall be
constructed at measurements no bigger than 10-
1/8"x15-3/8"xl-3/4".
1.5.15.2 Retrofit Class E Composite Meter Box Lid shall be
constructed at measurements no bigger than 18-
1/8"xl 1-5/6x-3/4. Retrofit Class F Composite Meter
Box Lid shall be constructed at measurements no
bigger than 23 "x 1 4-3/4"x 1 -3/4" Dual meter box lid
(Dual meter box lid).
1.5.15.3 Other sizes not noted may be needed.
1.6 Composite Meter Box and Lid Design
1.6.1 Exceeds ASTM-D1693 Standards for Environmental Stress
Cracking Resistance.
1.6.2 All Manufactures or Manufacture's representatives shall
provide test results from an outside lab at their own expense.
1.6.3 The meter box shall have a flange around the lid opening to
help prevent settling and aide in adjustment to grade.
1.6.4 The meter box shall be constructed with the ability to be
installed in paved surfaces to prevent settling and aid in
adjustment to grade. This product shall be designed to
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withstand H-10 and H-20 loading in non- deliberant or
incidental traffic areas.
1.6.5 Complaint with American Association of State Highway
Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Design Load of H-20;
ASTM C 857 12a. Design Load of A- 16, 16,000 lbs. transferred
through a 10" x 20" steel plate centered on the cover and body.
1.7 Concrete Meter Boxes and Cast -Iron Lids
1.7.1 Standard Concrete Water Meter Box and Lids: All Concrete
water meter boxes and lids fiunished shall comply with the
provisions of this Specification.
1.7.2 Class A Concrete Meter Box: Intended for use with services
utilizing 5/8" x 1/4" and 3/" water meters.
1.7.3 Class A Concrete Meter Box shall have a working area of no
less than-19-1/4" x 16-7/8"
1.7.4 The pipe holes for the Class A Concrete Meter Box shall measure a
minimum of 2-1/2" x 3-1/4".
1.7.5 Class A Cast Iron Meter Box Lids shall be constructed at
measurements no bigger than 17-7/8" x 11-1/8" x 1-3/4".
1.7.6 Class B Concrete Meter Box: Intended for use with services
utilizing two (2) 5/8"x %" or 3/4" water meters.
1.7.7 Class B Concrete Meter Box shall have a working area of no
less than-15-5/8" x 13-5/8"
1.7.8 The pipe holes for the Class B Concrete Meter Box shall
measure a minimum of 3-1/2" x 4".
1.7.9 Class B Cast Iron Meter Box Lid shall be constructed at
measurements no bigger than.16-5/8" x 14-5/8" x 1-3/4".
1.7.10 Class C Concrete Meter Box: Intended for use with services
utilizing 1", l'/2" and 2" water meters.
1.7.11 Class C Concrete Meter Box shall have a working area of no
less than— 14-1/8" x 25-3/4"
1.7.12 The pipe holes for the Class C Concrete Meter Box shall
measure a minimum of 3-1/4" x 3".
Class C Cast Iron Meter Box Lid shall be constructed at measurements
no bigger than 26-5/8" x 14-5/8" x 1-3/4".
1.8 Retrofit Cast Iron Lid
1.8.1 The meter box lids for all the Concrete Meter Boxes shall be
constructed out of a cast iron.
1.8.2 The meter box lid shall have "City of Fort Worth" and `Molly'
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molded into the lid as well as the manufacturer's name or logo.
1.8.3 Meter box lids shall have "WATER METER" molded into the
top of the lid.
1.8.4 Meter box lids shall have tread -pattern for skid resistance.
1.8.5 Meter box lids shall be solid throughout with reinforcing ribs.
1.8.6 All lids shall sit securely and evenly inside the meter box and
shall not overlap the top edge of the meter box.
1.8.7 Meter box lids shall have a molded pick bar for use by meter
reading tool.
1.8.8 Lids shall be designed with AMI receptacles.
1.8.9 Meter Box lids shall have an opening to accept the AMI end-
point. Opening shall accommodate an end -point with a 1-7/8"
diameter.
1.1.10 Meter box lids shall have recessed AMI end -point area, to
alleviate a trip hazard, centered over AMI slide mount. Recess
area should be 4-'/2" in diameter and 3/8" deep, and a minimum of
2" away from the length side and 2-3/4" away from the width
side.
1.1.11 Meter box lids shall have a plug inserted into the AMI receptable
to avoid water entering through opening until the AMI receptacle
is used.
1.1.12 Lids shall be designed with AMI receptacles.
1.1.13 Retrofit lid sizes
1.1.13.1 Retrofit Class G Cast Iron Meter Box Lid shall be
constructed at measurements no bigger than 23-15/16"x29-
7/8"x3/4".
1.1.13.2 Retrofit Class H Cast Iron Meter Box Lid shall be
constructed at measurements no bigger than 23-15/16"x39-
7/8"x3/4".
1.1.13.3 Other sizes note noted may be needed.
1.9 Documentation
l .9.1 A formal announcement from the manufacturer that the product or
model has been discontinued.
1.9.2 Documentation from the manufacturer that names the
replacement product or model.
1.9.3 Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence
that the replacement meets or exceeds all specifications
required by the original solicitation.
1.9.4 Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence that
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the replacement will be compatible with all the functions or uses of
the discontinued product or model.
1.9.5 Documentation confirming that the price for the replacement is
the same as or less than the discontinued model.
1.9.6 In the event of any recall notice, technical service bulletin, or
other important notification affecting equipment purchased
from this contract, a notice shall be sent to the Contract
Representative within seven (7) days of issuance by the
manufacturer. It shall be the responsibility of the Vendor to
ensure that all recall notices are sent directly to the agency's
Contract Representative. Vendor must obtain written
confirmation that the City's Contract Representative has
received the notice.
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EXHIBIT C - PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC
Project Ref# 26.0096;Meter Boxes and Lids
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-1
Class A Box Small (Composite)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-2
Class A Lid Small AMI ready (Composite)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-3
Class B Box Dual (Composite)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-4
Class B Lid Dual AMI ready (Composite)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-5
Class C Box Large (Composite)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1.6
Class C Lid Large AMI ready (Composite)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-7
Locks(Red)
Each (100)
Success:
Ali values
provided
Bid
#1-8
Light Duty Steel Lid 2400 (AMI ready)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-9
Light Duty Steel Lid 24x40 (AMI ready)
Each
Class F -Retro Fit d 23x15 AMI ready'
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#y10
C mp)osit e
(Composite)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-11
Class D - Retro Fit Composite IId 16x11 AMI ready,
Each
f
(Composite)
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-12
Class E - Retro Fit Composite lid 18xl2 AMI ready
Each
(Composite)
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-13
Class A Concrete (Box and Lid AMI Ready)
Each
Success:
All values
provided
Bid
#1-14
Class B Concrete (Box and Lid AMI Ready)
Each
Numeric
Text
500
DFW Plastics In.
$ 62.20
DFW
$ 31.100.00
500
OFW Plastics Inc.
$ 49.61
DFW
$ 24,805,00
100
1OFW Plastics Inc.
$ 71.84
DFW
S 7,184.00
100
OFW Plastics Inc.
$ 52.10
OFW
$ 5,210.00
200
IDFW Plastics Inc.
$ 127.16
DFW
$ 25,432.00
200
!DFW Plastics Inc 1
$ 86,69
DFW
$ 17,378.00
550
RMC plastics
$ 57.00
RMS Plastics
$ 31,350.00
5
'DFW plastics Inc.
$ 1,383.00
DFW
$ 8,915.00
5
DFW Plastics Inc.
$1,383.00
DFW
$6,915.00
200
DFW Plastics Inc
$71.70
DFW
S14,340.00
200
DFWPlastics Ina
$38.76
DFW
I
$7,752.00
200
DFW Plastics Inc.
$ 48.15
DFW
I
$ 9.630.00
1
Bass and Hayes
$ 317.37
Bass Hays
$ 317.37 I
1
Bass and Hayes
$ 298.76
Bass Hays
$ 298.76
Success: All values provided Bid
Success: All values provided Bid
#1-15 Class C Concrete (Box and Lid AMI Ready) Each 1 Bass and Hayes ! S 489.77 Bass Hays $ 489.77
91-16
Parts for Repairs, Discount Percentage, please Meter Boxes and
DO see RFP-09-Discount cell F6 for Unit Price I WA $13,500.00 lids S 13,500.00
$ 202,616.90
$ 202.616.90
EXHIBIT D
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.
OFFICEUSEONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who
Date Received
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the dale the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section Is a misdemeanor.
11 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
N/A
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❑ Check this box If you are filing an update to a previously f lied questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
31 Name of local government officer about whom the information Is being disclosed.
Name of Officer
41 Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the
officer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIO as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes [E]No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable Income Is not received from the
local governmental entity?
Yes [E] No
-5J Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named In Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an
ownership Interest of one percent or more.
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�ICheck this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described In Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
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StWW SChwIc"k2/12/26
Steven Schwartz
Name of signatory Signature Dale
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REFERENCE **M&C 26- 13PRFP 26-0096 METER
DATE: 5/12/2026 NO.: 0382 LOG NAME: BOXES AND LIDS WTR
AO
CODE: P TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Meter
Boxes and Lids in an Amount Up to $176,385.00 for a One -Year Initial Term and Authorize
Four One -Year Renewal Options in Escalating Amounts for the Water Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC for meter boxes and lids, in an amount up to $176,385.00, for a one-year initial
term, and authorize four one-year renewal options in an amount up to $194,023.50 for the first
renewal, $213,426.00 for the second renewal, $234,768.60 for the third renewal, and $258,245.50 for
the fourth renewal for the Water Department
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the execution of an
agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for meter boxes and lids in an annual amount up to
$176,385.00 and authorize four one-year renewals. The Water Department approached the
Purchasing Division to secure an agreement for meter boxes and lids located throughout the City of
Fort Worth (City). The City invited vendors to participate in this Request for Proposal (RFP) to
establish an annual agreement to procure meter boxes and lids. Purchasing Staff issued RFP
Number 26-0096. The RFP consisted of detailed specifications describing the responsibilities and
requirements to provide these services.
The RFP was advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on February 18, 2026, February 25,
2026, March 4, 2026, and March 11, 2026. The City received one (1) response.
An evaluation panel consisting of representatives from the Transportation and Public Works and
Water Departments reviewed and scored the submittal using Best Value criteria. The individual
scores were averaged for each of the criteria, and the final scores are listed in the table below.
Proposers IlEvailuation Factors
a. I ��d. Fe g. (Total
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC 0.00 12.50 10.0 �7.50 F5.67 I5 120.0 60.67
The RFP document specified the use of the following Best Value Criteria:
a. Small Business Participation
b. Installation and Maintenance/Quality
c. Performance and Durability
d. Safety and Security
e. Qualifications and Experience
f. Ability to Meet City's needs
g. Cost
After evaluation, the panel concluded that Ferguson Enterprises, LLC presented the best value for
the City. Therefore, the panel recommends that City Council authorize the execution of an agreement
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with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. No guarantee was made that a specific amount of items will be
purchased.
FUNDING: The actual amount used will be based on the needs of the department and available
budget. Funding is budgeted in the Residential Meter/Valve Supplement account within the Water &
Sewer Fund for the Water Department.
AGREEMENT TERMS: Upon City Council approval, this agreement shall begin upon execution and
shall expire one year from that date.
RENEWAL TERMS: This Agreement may be renewed at the City's option for up to four
additional, one-year renewal options in an amount up to $194,023.50 for the first renewal,
$213,426.00 for the second renewal, $234,768.60 for the third renewal, and $258,245.50 for the
fourth renewal for the Water Department. This action does not require City Council approval, provided
that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the
renewal terms.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made by
the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does
not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
SMALL BUSINESS — In accordance with the City's Small Business Ordinance, the City has
established a 30\% Small Business goal for this solicitation/contract. No vendor met the criteria to
achieve this goal. Therefore, the responses were evaluated based on the remaining best value
criteria.
This project will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as
previously appropriated, in the Water & Sewer Fund to support the approval of the above
recommendation and execution of the agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Water
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
FROM
Fund Department Account Project
ID ID
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
Program I Activity
Budget Reference # Amount
Year (Chartfield 2)
Reginald Zeno (8517)
Jesica McEachem (5804)
Reginald Zeno (8517)
Christopher Harder (5020)
Haven Wynne (8525)
Aiyanna Owens (8317)
13PRFP 26-0096 METER BOXES AND LIDS WTR AO fid table.xlsx (CFW Internal)
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13PRFP 26-0096 METER BOXES AND LIDS WTR AO funds avail docx (CFW Internal)
Ferguson LLC SAM.pdf (CFW Internal)
Ferguson LLC SOS.pdf (CFW Internal)
Form 1295 Certificate 101522483 (1),pdf (CFW Internal)
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
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Complete Nos. i - 4 and 6 if there are Interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 If there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1
Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
Ferguson
2026-1447990
Tyler, TX United States
Date Filed:
04/15/2026
2
Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Fort Worth
Date Acknowledged:
3
Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or Identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
26-0069 Meter Boxes and Lids
Procurement of meter boxes and lids.
4
Nature of interest
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
5
Check only if there is NO Interested Party.
X
6
UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name Is Steven Schwartz and my date of birth is
My address is 7882 US Hwy 69 N Tyler TX 75706 US
(city) (stale) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Smith County, Slate of Texas on the 15 day of April 20 26
(month) (year)
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Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
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Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Ferguson Enterprises, LLC
Subject of the Agreement: Vendor will provide New Meter Boxes, Parts and Repair Services on an as
needed basis for the Water Department.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 0 No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0 New Contract
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: The date our ACM signs it.
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date: May 31, 2027
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 0 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 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.