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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
CSC No. 65626
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement ("Agreement") is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home -rule
municipality ("City"), and TruWeather Solutions, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas
("Consultant"), for a project generally described as: SMARTer Weather Project ("Project") —
Project No. 107115.
Article I
Scope of Services
(1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform professional services as set forth in this
Agreement and the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Attachment "A"
("Services"). These Services shall be performed in connection with the Project.
(2) Additional services, if any, will be memorialized by an amendment to this Agreement.
(3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement, including
any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by Consultant, shall be or
become the property of City, and shall be furnished to the City, prior to or at the time
such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of Agreement.
Article II
Compensation
Consultant shall be compensated an amount up to $88,600.00 ("Contract Amount") in
accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B". Payment shall be considered
full compensation for all labor (including all benefits, overhead and markups), materials,
supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the Services.
Consultant shall provide Lump Sum invoice to the City. Payments for services rendered
shall be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act (Texas Government Code
Ch. 2251).
Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall release City from all claims or liabilities
under this Agreement for anything related to, performed, or furnished in connection with the
Services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of City in connection with
such Services.
Article III
Term
Time is of the essence. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall continue until the expiration of the funds or completion of the subject matter pursuant to
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the schedule, whichever occurs first, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Unless specifically otherwise amended, the original term shall not exceed five
years from the original effective date.
Article IV
Independent Contractor
Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant, or employee of City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right
to control the details of the work to be performed hereunder and of all persons performing
same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents,
employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not
apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and
subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership orjoint venture
between City and Consultant.
Article V
Professional Competence
Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and
federal laws and with all applicable, standards, codes, rules and/or regulations promulgated
by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approval to proceed by City of
Consultant's work or work product shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the
responsibility and liability of Consultant or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and
subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its performance of the Services.
Article VI
Indemnification
CONSULTANT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, AGREES TO INDEMNIFYAND HOLD CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT
MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY CONSULTANT'S BREACH
OF (i) ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY
NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER
THAN THE CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR
NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE ANY
TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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Article VII
Insurance
Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance
required under Attachment F and City has approved such insurance.
Article VIII
Force Majeure
City and Consultant shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall 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: acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural
disasters, epidemics/pandemics, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any
governmental authority and/or any other similar causes.
Article IX
Transfer or Assignment
Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer any interest
in this Agreement without prior written consent of City.
Article X
Termination of Contract
(1) City may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to
Consultant at least 30-days prior to the date of termination, unless Consultant agrees
in writing to an earlier termination date.
(2) Either City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause if either party fails
to substantially perform, through no fault of the other and the nonperforming party
does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days after receipt of
written notice or thereafter fails to diligently pursue the correction to completion.
(3) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement, upon receipt of notice of termination by
Consultant, Consultant shall discontinue Services on the date such termination is
effective. City shall compensate Consultant for such services rendered based upon
Article II of this Agreement and in accordance with Exhibit "B".
Article XI
Right to Audit
(1) Consultant agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving transactions
relating to Agreement. Consultant agrees that City shall have access during normal
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working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.
City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to
the effect that the subcontractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3)
years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to
examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subcontractor(s), involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall
have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Consultant and any
subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audit.
(3) Consultant and subcontractor(s) agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by City. City agrees to reimburse Consultant for the cost of copies at the rate
published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed.
Article XII
Observe and Comply
Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect Agreement
and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and
regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or
authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be
considered. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and all of its
officers, agents and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out of the violation
of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees or its
subcontractor(s).
Article XIII
Immigration Nationality Act
Consultant shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees and
employees of all subcontractor(s) who perform work under Agreement, including completing
the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by City, Consultant shall
provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each
employee who performs work under Agreement. Consultant 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 Consultant employee who is not legally eligible to perform such
services. CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S EMPLOYEES,
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SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Consultant,
shall have the right to immediately terminate Agreement for violations of this provision by
Consultant.
Article XIV
Venue and Jurisdiction
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision
of Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas
or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division.
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
Article XV
Contract Construction/No Waiver
The parties acknowledge that each Party and, if it so chooses, its counsel, have reviewed
and revised Agreement and that the normal rule of contract construction, to the effect that
any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party, must not be employed in the
interpretation of Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
The failure of City or Consultant to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's
or Consultant's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such
right on any future occasion.
Article XVI
Severability
The provisions of Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of Agreement or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of Agreement and the application of such
word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of Agreement to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and Agreement shall be construed
as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein.
Article XVII
Notices
Notices regarding Articles IX or X are to be provided to the other Party by hand -delivery or
via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the
address of the other Party shown below:
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City of Fort Worth
Attn: Jesica McEachern
Transportation and Public Works
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Consultant:
TruWeather Solutions, Inc.
Attn: Don Berchoff (Chief Executive Officer)
120 Stryker Lane, Suite 104
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
All other notices may be provided as described above or via electronic means.
Article XVIII
Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel
Consultant, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of
the Texas Government Code, if Consultant has 10 or more full time -employees and the
contract value is $100,000 or more, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with
a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of
the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed
to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this
contract, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides written verification
to the City that if Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code applies, Consultant: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
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Article XIX
Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies
Consultant 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, which will 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 2276 of the
Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that
Consultant's signature provides written verification to the City that Consultant: (1)
does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of this Agreement.
Article XX
Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries
Consultant 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 which will 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. To
the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,
by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides
written verification to the City that Consultant: (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.
Article XXI
Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations
ENGINEER 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 ENGINEER
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of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, ENGINEER must immediately
desist from and correct the violation.
Article XXII
Non -Discrimination Covenant
ENGINEER, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, contractors, subcontractors,
and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of ENGINEER'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 ENGINEER, 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.
Article XXIII
Headings
The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to
define or limit the scope of any provision of Agreement.
Article XXIV
Attachments, Schedules and Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall,
for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute
but one and the same instrument.
The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of Agreement:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
AttanGhmrT n+ C _ Changese Agreermrrernr+c
Attachment D - Project Schedule
AttaGh Tment E_ _ I OGatien Map
Attachment F — Insurance Requirements
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Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date subscribed
by the City's designated Assistant City Manager.
BY:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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Dianna Giordano (Aug 6, 2026 13:46:43 CDT)
Jesica McEachern
Assistant City Manager
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APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By: Lauren Prieur (Jul 28, 2026 10:48:19 CDT)
Lauren Prieur
Director, Transportation and Public
Works
BY:
CONSULTANT
TruWeather Solutions, Inc.
Don Berchoff
Don Berchoff (Jul 28, 2026 11:43:58 EDT)
Don Berchoff
Chief Executive Officer
Date: 07/28/2026
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
By: Douglas Black (Aug 3, 2026 12:35:16 CDT)
Douglas W Black
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Contract Compliance Manager:
M&C No.: N/A
M&C Date: N/A
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.
GADIMI ilton (Jul 28, 2026 09:57:49 CDT)
Gadimi Hilton
Transportation Manager Transportation Public Works Department
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Attachment A
Scope of Work
Professional Services for City Project No 107115
The scope set forth herein defines the work to be performed by the CONTSULTANT in completing
the project. Both the CITY and CONSULTANT have attempted to clearly define the work to be
performed and address the needs of the project.
Item #001: Deliver Data Services for 10 Frost Systems Road Weather Sensors for May 1, 2026 -
Sep 30, 2027. TruWeather will continue to manage the lease, monitor the systems, troubleshoot,
coordinate with manufacturer on repairs/replacements, perform repair labor, process the data, and
make it available via V360 web U/I and API.
Item #002: Deliver Advanced Roadway (RoadCast) and Low -Altitude Wind Predictions, May 1,
2026 - Sep 30, 2027. This service is provided in the Alliance Airport region where the Frost road
weather sensors are deployed. Forecast service will continue as it did during the SMART Grant
Phase I period, and data will be available via V360 web U/I and API.
Item #003: Deliver Data Services for 4 Tempest Weather Stations, May 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027.
TruWeather will continue to monitor the systems, troubleshoot, coordinate with manufacturer on
repairs/replacements, perform repair labor if appropriate, process the data, and make it available
via V360 web U/I and API.
Item #004: Deliver Data Services for 2 Intellisense C600 Weather Sensors, May 1, 2026 - Sep 30,
2027. TruWeather will continue to monitor the systems, troubleshoot, coordinate with
manufacturer on repairs/replacements, perform repair labor if appropriate, process the data, and
make it available via V360 web U/I and API.
Item #005: Deliver Data Services for Lidar Low -Altitude Wind Sensor(s), May 1, 2026 - Sep 30,
2027. This data will come from one or more wind -sensing LiDAR sensors own or leased by
TruWeather deployed in the Alliance region from sensors are neither owned nor leased as part of
the SMART Grant project, but rather the data from the sensors was being purchased as part of the
SMART Grant. TruWeather will continue to provide this data from one or more of these advanced
sensors deployed in the Alliance region.
Item #006: Continue Delivery of Premium V360 Web Interface Subscriptions (10) and API Service,
May 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027.
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Attachment B
Compensation
Professional Services for City Project No. 107115
Lump Sum Project
Compensation
A. The CONSULTANT shall be compensated a total lump sum fee of
$88,600.00 as summarized in Exhibit B-1 — Engineer Invoice and Section
IV — Summary of Total Project Fees. The total lump sum fee shall be
considered full compensation for the services described in attachment A.
including all labor materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to deliver
the services.
B. The CONSULTANT shall be paid in full as described in Section II. —
Method of Payment.
II. Method of Payment
A. A lump sum payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT upon CITY's
approval of this agreement.
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SMARTer Weather Project
CPN# 107115
Attachment D Cont.
Schedule
Professional Services for City Project No. 107115
Lump Sum Project Cont.
Notes:
#001. These sensors are being leased from Frost; they are not owned by the City nor TruWeather.
TruWeather will continue to manage the lease, monitor the systems, troubleshoot, coordinate with
manufacturer on repairs/replacements, perform repair labor, process the data, and make it
available via V360 web U/I and API.
#002. This service is provided in the Alliance Airport region where the Frost Road weather sensors
are deployed. Forecast service will continue as it did during the SMART Grant Phase I period, and
data will be available via V360 web U/I and API.
#003. These sensors are owned by the City. TruWeather will continue to monitor the systems,
troubleshoot, coordinate with manufacturer on repairs/replacements, perform repair labor if
appropriate, process the data, and make it available via V360 web U/I and API.
#004. These sensors are owned by the City. TruWeather will continue to monitor the systems,
troubleshoot, coordinate with manufacturer on repairs/replacements, perform repair labor if
appropriate, process the data, and make it available via V360 web U/I and API.
#005. This data will come from one or more wind -sensing LiDAR sensors own or leased by
TruWeather deployed on commercial property in the Alliance Airport region.
#006. This is a continuation/extension of the current V360 web and API subscriptions.
Terms:
To obtain the discounted price quoted herein (17 months of service provided for the price of 12
months of service), full payment will be due within 30 days of Invoice.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
(1) INSURANCE LIMITS
a. Commercial General Liability — Insured shall maintain commercial general
liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial umbrella insurance as follows:
$2,000,000 each occurrence
$4,000,000 aggregate
If such Commercial General Liability insurance contains a general aggregate
limit, it shall apply separately to this Project or location.
City shall be included as an additional insured with all rights of defense
under the CGL, using ISO additional insured endorsement or a
substitute providing equivalent coverage, and under the commercial
umbrella, if any. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with
respect to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to
City. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions or endorsements that would alter or nullify:
premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual,
personal injury, or advertising injury, which are normally contained
within the policy, unless City specifically approves such exclusions in
writing.
ii. Insured waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directors
and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages
are covered by the commercial general liability or commercial umbrella
liability insurance maintained in accordance with Agreement.
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d. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — If appropriate, Insured shall
maintain professional liability insurance as follows:
$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 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 three (3) years following completion of
services provided. The policy shall contain a retroactive date prior or equal to the
Effective Date of the Agreement or the first date of services to be performed,
whichever is earlier. An annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted to City
to evidence coverage.
(2) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that Insured has obtained all required
insurance shall be attached to Agreement concurrent with its execution. Any
failure to attach the required insurance documentation hereto shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements.
b. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name City as an Additional Insured
thereon, subject to any defense provided by the policy, as its interests may
appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, and
agents as respects the contracted services. Applicable policies shall each be
endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City with respect to the
Project.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage limits
specified in this Agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon. Insured's insurance policy(s) shall be endorsed to
provide that said insurance is primary protection and any self -funded or
commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called upon to
contribute to loss recovery. Insured's liability shall not be limited to the
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specified amounts of insurance required herein.
d. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional
insurance, City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment
measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups. City must
approve in writing any alternative coverage for it to be accepted.
e. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or material change in
coverage shall be provided to City. A ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable
in the event of non-payment of premium.
f. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a
current A.M. Best rating of A:VI I or equivalent measure of financial strength
and solvency.
g. Any deductible or self -insured retention in excess of $25,000 that would
change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval in writing by
City, if coverage is not provided on a first -dollar basis. City, at its sole
discretion, may consent to alternative coverage maintained through insurance
pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated financial resources or letters of credit
may also be acceptable to City.
h. In the course of the Agreement, Insured shall report, in a timely manner, to
City's Contract Compliance Manager any known loss or occurrence which
could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a
property loss.
i. City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to
review Insured's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at
City's discretion, Insured may be required to provide proof of insurance
premium payments.
j. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a claims -
made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or prior to the date
of this Agreement. The certificate of insurance shall state both the retroactive
date and that the coverage is claims -made.
k. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or claims -made basis, shall be
maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or changes from
date of commencement of the Project until final payment and termination of
any coverage required to be maintained after final payments.
I. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance
premiums required by Agreement.
m. Subcontractors of Insured shall be required by Insured to maintain the same
or reasonably equivalent insurance coverage as required for Insured. Upon
City's request, Insured shall provide City with documentation thereof.
CFW Standard Insurance Requirements Page 3 of 3
Rev. 10.03.18
FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: TruWeather Solutions Inc.
Subject of the Agreement: SMARTer Weather Agreement
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No X
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No X
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No X If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date:
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date:
09/30/2027
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No l<
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable
CPN# 107115
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes l<No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.
FORT WORTH,..
Routing and Transmittal Slip
Transportation & Public Works
Department
DOCUMENT TITLE: SMARTer Weather Project
M&C: NSA CPN: 107115 CSO:
DOC#:
Date:
To:
Name
Department
Initials
Date Out
1.
Lauren Prieur
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07/28/2026
2.
Andrea Munoz
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07/27/2026
3.
Gadimi Hilton
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07/28/2026
4.
Lorita Lyles
Le -A rover
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07/29/2026
5.
Douglas Black
Le -Si er
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08/03/2026
6.
Jesica McEachern
ACM-Siper
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08/06/2026
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Katherine Cenicola
CSCO-A ver.CC
08/06/2026
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Jannette Goodall
CSCO-Si er
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08/06/2026
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Allison Tidwell
CSCO-Form Filler
08/06/2026
10.
TPW Contracts
TPW
11. Don Berchoff CE0 07/28/2026
CC: Program Manager, Sr. CPO, TPW BSPAP Recon Team, TPW Records Room, TPW
Contracts
DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE: All documents received from any and all
City Departments requesting City Manager's signature for approval MUST BE ROUTED TO THE
APPROPRIATE ACM for approval first. Once the ACM has signed the routing slip, David will review
and take the next steps.
NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED: ❑YES ®No
RUSH: ❑YES ®No SAME DAY: ❑YES []No NEXT DAY: ❑YES ❑No
ROUTING TO CSO: ®YES ❑No
Action Required:
❑ As Requested
❑ For Your Information
® Signature/Routing and or Recording
❑ Comment
❑ File
❑ Attach Signature, Initial and Notary Tabs
Return To: Please notify TPWContracts&fortworthteaas.gov for pickup when complete. Call eat.
7233 or eat. 8363 with questions. Thank you!