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FORTWORTHO
VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Colt's Manufacturing
Company, LLC ("Vendor"), a Connecticut Company, each individually referred to as a "party" and
collectively referred to as the "parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following: OFFICIAL RECORD
1. This Vendor Services Agreement; CITY SECRETARY
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services; and FT. WORTH, TX
3. Exhibit B — Price Schedule
Exhibits A and B, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement for
all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of the attached exhibits and the
terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall control.
1. Scope of Services. Vendor shall provide courses and training for law enforcement
personnel ("Services"), which are set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A" ("Scope of Services"), attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. The Initial Term of this Agreement is for one (1) year, beginning July 1, 2026
("Effective Date"), and concluding on .Tune 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this
Agreement. City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this Agreement under the same terms
and conditions, for up to (4) four one-year renewal option(s) (each a "Renewal Term").
3. Compensation. Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed Twenty -Five
Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($25,000.00). City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt
Payment Act (Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code) and the provisions of this Agreement,
including Exhibit `B" ("Payment Schedule"), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes. Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not
specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional costs for such
services. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not specified by this Agreement
unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
3.0 Price Stability. Prices established under this Agreement shall remain firm for
the initial contract term and all renewals, unless an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)
is granted. Price shall include all costs necessary to deliver the contracted goods and/or
services, including freight, delivery, overhead, and profit, unless otherwise provided
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herein.
3.1 Economic Price Adjustment EPA Eligibility. The Vendor may request an
Economic Price Adjustment (increase or decrease) to reflect bona fide changes in the
Vendor's actual costs to perform, provided:
3.1.1 The adjustment is requested no more than once per twelve (12)
month period; and
3.1.2 The adjustment request coincides with a contract renewal/extension term.
3.2 Submiss_ A
ion Requirementsny EPA request must be submitted in writing to
the City at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the start of the renewal period. The
Vendor's written request must include:
3.2.1 Quote including current and proposed pricing; and
3.2.2 Documentation substantiating the proposed pricing.
Failure to provide adequate documentation or timely submission may result
in denial of the request.
3.3 Basis of Adjustment. Adjustments shall reflect actual increases or decreases
in the Vendor's cost of performance and shall not include increases to recover missed
profit or margin expansion. The City reserves the right to verify submitted
documentation, require additional supporting evidence, or consider recognized
industry indices to confirm market conditions.
3.4 Government Review and Determination. The City, at its sole discretion, may:
3.4.1 Approve the request in whole or in part; or
3.4.2. Negotiate a revised adjustment; or
3.4.3 Reject the request as unsupported or unreasonable.
If the requested adjustment is rejected, the City may elect not to exercise the renewal option and
allow the Agreement to expire at the end of its term or procure goods/services by any other lawful
method.
4. Termination.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with at least 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non -A ro nation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor
of such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which
appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as
to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
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4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties_ In the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to
the effective date of termination, and Vendor will continue to provide City with services requested
by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon
termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor will provide City with copies of all
completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor
has received access to City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Vendor will return all City -provided data to City in a machine-readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services
under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents, and
employees, agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as
confidential and will not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas, and all documents held or maintained for City are subject to disclosure under the Texas
Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential or
Proprietary, City will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to submit
reasons objecting to disclosure to the Texas Attorney General. A determination on whether such
reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the
State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
Vendor will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, until the expiration of three (3) years after
final payment under this Agreement or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents,
papers, and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records of Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement and
not as an agent, representative, or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
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provisions of this Agreement, Vendor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Vendor and Vendor's
officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing
herein will be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is
further understood that City will in no way be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Vendor or
any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor, nor any
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor, will be entitled to any
employment benefits from City. Vendor will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting
of taxes on behalf of itself and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, or contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY
KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED
BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER
REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS)
AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANYAND
ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO
THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS, MALFEASANCE,
OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPRSENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR AGREES
TO DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, ANY CLAIM OR
A CTIONA GAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADE
MARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTYRIGHT ARISING FROM CITY°S USE
OF SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS AGREEMENT TO DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY
WILL NOT APPLY IF CITY MODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION. SO LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF
PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITY PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION,
VENDOR WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THEDEFENSE OFANYSUCH CLAIM
OR ACTIONAND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND
TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER, CITY WILL HAVE THE
RIGHT TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL SUCH SETTLEMENT,
NEGOTIATIONS, OR LA WSVITASNECESSARYTOPROTECT CITY'SINTERESTS,AND
CITY AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH VENDOR IN DOING SO. IN THE EVENT CITY,
FOR WHATEVER REASON, ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF
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COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR ANY CLAIM OR ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST CITY FOR
INFRINGEMENT ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CITY WILL HAVE THE SOLE
RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL
NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR
COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM, HOWEVER, VENDOR WILL FULLY PARTICIPATE
AND COOPERATE WITH CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION.
CITY AGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITYMAY RECEIVE RELATING
THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF
PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES WILL NOT ELIMINATE VENDOR'S DUTY TO
INDEMNIFY CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION OR ANY PART THEREOF IS HELD TO INFRINGE AND THE USE
THEREOF IS ENJOINED OR RESTRAINED OR, IF AS A RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT
OR COMPROMISE, SUCH USE IS MA TERIALL Y ADVERSELY RESTRICTED, VENDOR
WILL, AT ITS OWNEXPENSE. (A) PROCURE FOR CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO
USE THE SOFTWARE ANDIOR DOCUMENTATION, OR (B) MODIFY THE SOFTWARE
AND/OR DOCUMENTATION TO MAKE IT NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH
MODIFICATION DOES NOT MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT
CITY'SAUTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION, OR (C)
REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION WITHEQUALLY SUITABLE,
COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT NON -INFRINGING SOFTWARE
AND DOCUMENTATIONAT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO CITY; OR (D) IF NONE OF
THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVES IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE TO VENDOR,
TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT AND REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID TO VENDOR BY
CITY, SUBSEQUENT TO WHICH TERMINATION CITY MAY SEEK ANY AND ALL
REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO CITY UNDER LAW.
9. Assinment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor will not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations,
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee will execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement
Vendor and assignee will be jointly liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior
to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
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$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired, and non -owned.
(c) Workers' Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): ® Applicable �D NIA
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
City includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers with respect
to the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. At least ten (10) days' notice will be
acceptable in the event of cancellation due to non-payment of premium. Notice
must be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the Fort Worth City Attorney at the address
below.
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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 City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will
also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. If City
notifies Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations, Vendor must immediately
desist from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM
ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
BY VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME
SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM SUCH CLAIM..
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, or (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Facsimile: (817) 342-8654
With a copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
at the same address
To VENDOR:
Colt Manufacturing Company, LLC
Attn: Brent Sauer
545 New Park Ave.
West Hartford, CT. 06110
14. Solicitation of Em la ees. Neither City nor Vendor will, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
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during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation
or advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that, by execution of this Agreement,
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No 'Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of City's or
Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
17. Governing Law 1 Venue. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas, or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Majeure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not
limited to, compliance with any law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; fires;
strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action or inaction;
orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority; transportation
problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United
States or of any state; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other similar cause
not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the party whose performance is
affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is suspended during
the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the affected party provides
notice of the Force Majeure Event and an explanation as to how it prevents or hinders the parry's
performance as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event, with the
reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice required by this
section must be addressed and delivered in accordance the notice section of this Agreement.
20. Headings Not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have had the
opportunity to review and revise this Agreement and that the normal rule of contract construction to the
effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the
interpretation of this Agreement.
22. Amendments 1 Modifications A Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument executed by
an authorized representative of each party.
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23. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Vendor, their assigns, and successors in interest as to the matters contained herein. Any
prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict
with any provision of this Agreement.
24. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and each.
counterpart will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
25. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option, Vendor will either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner
that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
26. Vendor To Package Goods. Vendor will package goods in accordance with good
commercial practice. Each shipping container shall be clearly and permanently harked as follows: (a)
Vendor'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. Vendor 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.
27. Shipment Under Reservation Prohibited. Vendor is not authorized to ship the goods
under reservation, and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of goods.
28. 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.
29. Delivery Terms And Transportation Char es. Freight terms shall be F.C.B. Destination,
Freight Prepaid and Allowed.
30. Product Warranty. Vendor 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. Vendor warrants that the
goods furnished will conform to the quote furnished by Vendor, if any.
31. Immigration and Nationality Act. Vendor must verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor will provide City with copies of all I-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must adhere to all federal and state laws and establish appropriate procedures and
controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
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32. Ownership of Work Product. City will own the final reports, attendance records, work
papers, procedures, guides, and documentation expressly created for City under this Agreement ("Work
Product"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Vendor retains all ownership rights in its pre-existing training
materials, curricula, instructional content, methodologies, techniques, and know-how, and nothing in this
Agreement will be deemed to transfer ownership of such materials to City. To the extent any Vendor
materials are included in the Work Product, Vendor grants City a non-exclusive license to use such
materials solely for City's internal purposes. The parties agree that Vendor's training materials and
instructional content are not works made for hire.
33. Si nature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement, and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
34. Change in Company Name or Ownership. Vendor must notify City's Purchasing
Manager in writing of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining
updated City records. The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating
changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such
as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's
resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the
specified documentation may adversely impact invoice payments.
35. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
2271 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel"
and "company" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
To the extent that Chapter 2271 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this
Agreement Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
36. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees
or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in
accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1)
does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy compares during the term of this
Agreement. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Section 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 Vendor certifies that Vendor's
signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
37. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. If
Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not
apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the
City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services unless the contract contains a written
verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the
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term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms "discriminate," "firearm
entity," and "firearm trade association" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 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 Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
38. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file, email, or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically
inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
(signature page follows)
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
By: IL 9,,t�
Name: 'William Johnson
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 08/14/2026
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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By. Da\4id Carabaral (Aug 14, 2026 14:53:54 CDT)
Name: David Carabajal
Title: Executive Assistant Chief
ATTEST:
By: _
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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VENDOR:
Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC
By:
Name: Bren Sauer
Title: Law Enforcement Program Manager
Date: 8'(o -Zfl44,
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
By: Kathryn Agee TAug 12, 20-26 07:53:46 CDT)
Name: Kathryn Agee
Title: Senior Management Analyst
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
By:
Name
Title:
Amama Muhammad
Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: N/A
Date Approved: N/A
Form 1295 Certification No.: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Colt's Manufacturing will provide:
• All equipment, materials, labor, tools, incidentals, expendable items, personal protective
equipment, and instruction needed to complete the instruction for the Colt Manufacturing Colt
law enforcement armorer/rifle training in accordance with the Colt "Certified Armorer Training"
program.
Colt will provide:
1. Instructor;
2. Training materials (Manuals and handouts);
3. Training tools;
4. Training weapons; and
5. Hands-on training
Proposed Class Agenda:
1911 MODEL "O" FR_CNIE 1L4,. DGU S
AR.MORER'S SCHOOL
DAY ONE Gill courses begin at 0800)
1 Hour
Brief history. desi`gii. nomenclature- variants. features & controls.
1 Hour
Field disassembly. reassembly and safety fiuuction check.
1 Hour
Theory- and cycle of operation Fire control theory.
2 Hours
Complete detailed disasseinb1}" and parts ideItification.
2 Hour-,
Reassembly. inspections and function checks.
I Hour
Maintenance and trouble shooting.
DAY T'% O (All courses Begin. at 0800)
I Hour Extractor rtuinina. adjustment S: fitti-n--
I Hour Fitting and safety check of thumb safety.
1 Hour Fitting and safety- check of grip safety.
I Hour Tuulula & polishing of internal parts & flame.
1 Hour Course Review and Question & Answer session.
30 Min Review - disassembly of pistol.
1 Hour Review - reassembly of pistol. final inspection and fuunction check.
3 0Min Instructor: Courrse evaluatioll.
Each graduate will gain a complete understanding of the design theory-, nomenclature, dynamics -
detailed disassembly; assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Colt "O" frame/1911
pistols -
Graduation Requirements: Students must demonstrate proficiency in the folio King areas:
disassembly, assembly_ identification of mechanical deficiencies and corrective actions -
Certification: 3-year model specific Colt Late Enforcement Armorer
Eligibility: Active Law Enforcement. Corrections. NMilitary, ?Nuclear Security Only -
Resources: Colt rill provide all necessary- tools and firearms to conduct training and each
graduate -arili receive an armorer manual.
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Rifles, Carbines, Sufi-NIachine Guns
Dad' One (_ill courses begin at 0800)
1 hour
Brief history, design. nomenclature. variants. features. and controls
1 hour
Field disassembly. reassembly. and function check
1 hour
Theory and cycle of operation
hours
Complete and detailed disassembly. parts identification
3 hours
Reassembly and inspection
Dad' Two
(sill courses begin at 0800)
1.5 hours
Complete and detailed disassembly
1 hour
Discussion about the removal and installation of barrel and front sialit
4
assembly (if applicable)
1.5 lnours
Design changes and parts interchangeability
3 flours
Reassembly and inspection
1 flour
Headspace, firing pin protrusion. gas tube aligmnent inspections
1 flour
Fire control theory. desian. and unauthorized modifications.
Day Three
(_sill courses begin at 0800)
1 hour
Manitenanee and trouble shootina
45 min
Application of specific models
30 min
Rifle disassembly
1 hour
Rifle reassembly and inspection
1 hour
Technical Review
1 haul'
Review- Disassembly of Rifle
1 hour
Review- Reassembly of Rifle
1 hour
Hands Written Test
15 inninn
Instluctor:'cours e evaluation
Each graduate will gain a complete u nderstandina of the desigrn theory, nomenclature.. dynamics.
compatibility, interchangeability, detailed disassembly, assembly, mairntenance and
troubleshooting of 4 M-16/AR-15/M4 family of weapons including rifles, carbines. and sub-
machine gi1 s.
Graduation Requirements. Students must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
disassembly, reassembly, identification of mechanical deficiencies and corrective actions_
Certification: 3-Year Colt Law Enforcement Rifle / Carbine / SMG Arnnorer
Elia-ibility: Active Laxv Enforcement, Corrections, Military, and Nuclear Security personnel only -
Res ources: Colt will provide all necessary tools and firearms to conduct training and each
gr-aduate will receive a printed copy of the Colt armorer course iminual CM118 Rev. D_
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EXHIBIT B
PRICE SCHEDULE
COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC
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QUOTATION PROVIDED TO:
SHIP TO: Fort Wom Paltee Departmen:
Namc: Kalrry Agar
Cuslosnrt Fart WeKh Pul: Du,"Arncril
Noma* Kathy Agoo
Arldrass-Attm SOS V,', Felix Stree
Tel: 817 392-iSt7
Fort Wortr TX 75115
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Payment Terms
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Colt Law Enforeemnitt RHIc'Garbino Armorer
20 ,tudnnts maximum par coum_.e I
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$11,550.00
S11,5110,00
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511,660,00
FREIGHT FEES:
60,00
TOTAL:.
$11,650.00
Cop's praacsal is predicated on the takwdV Terms ar0 Conddhons
i cnd Trnn7Celivery
Dependent on Schedule Availability
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Coll must receive a rm irse hail mquosi tram tiro
regiwsling agrncy
paymrnl -erms
Vet 30 Days from date of invoice..
Val ty.
Uwta s ,rald for he IeNlh of coat—tl
Packing and fliitkaging
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Terms and Cbndttm-s:
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Colt Terms and Conallons a1 Sak; apply :o this qua;atcm and any resu0ing Pure:ase Order cr Contract.
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Course dates:schadulmg 15 dependent on schedule availabildy
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FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC.
Subject of the Agreement: This agreement with Colt's Manufacturing allows the Weapons Range Unit
the ability to received in -person armorer/rifle training in accordance with the Colt "Certified Armorer Training" program.
The annual authorization is for $25,000.00 a year.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No M
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 0
If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date: June 30, 2027
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 21
*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.