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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062282-A2R2 - General - Contract - Sequel Data Systems, Inc.City Secretary Contract No. 62282-A2R2 SECOND AMENDMENT & SECOND RENEWAL FORT WORTH CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 62282 A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND SEQUEL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. This Second Amendment and Second Renewal to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 62282 ("Second Amendment and Second Renewal") is made by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), a Texas municipal corporation, acting herein by and through Jesica McEachern, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager and Sequel Data Systems, Inc. ("Vendor"), a Texas corporation, by and through its duly authorized representative. Each entity may be referred to individual as a "party" and collectively as the "parties." WHEREAS, Vendor and The Interlocal Purchasing System, a government cooperative purchasing program, executed that certain TIPS Vendor Agreement known as TIPS RFP 210101 (the "Underlying Cooperative Agreement") on May 12, 2021 WHEREAS, on October 3, 2024, as authorized by Mayor and Council Communication 24-0940, the City and Vendor entered into that certain Cooperative Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") known as Fort Worth City Secretary Contract (CSC) 62282, beginning October 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, in September 2025, the parties renewed by the Agreement by mutual written consent for the first of four renewal terms, which began on October 3, 2025, and which will expire on October 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2026, the parties executed the First Amendment to the Agreement, which increased the City's spending authority under the Agreement by $50,000 for infrastructure network equipment needs; and WHEREAS, the Underlying Cooperative Agreement expired on May 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, Vendor and The Interlocal Purchasing System entered into that certain agreement known as TIPS RFP 260105 for the same purpose as the Underlying Cooperative Agreement, which began on May 31, 2026 and will expire on May 31, 2031; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to incorporate the terms of TIPS RFP 260105 into the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the parties also mutually desire to renew the Agreement for the second renewal term, which will begin on October 3, 2026 and will end on October 2, 2027. NOW THEREFORE, City and Vendor, acting herein by and through their duly authorized representatives, enter into the following agreement: I. AMENDMENT, The Agreement is hereby amended to repeal Exhibit "C" to the Agreement and to be replaced with the terms of Exhibit "A" to this Second Amendment and Second Renewal. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX II. RENEWAL The parties agree to enter into the second renewal term under the Agreement, which shall begin on October 3, 2026 and will end on October 2, 2027. III. ALL OTHER TERMS SHALL REMAIN THE SAME All other terms, provisions, conditions, covenants and recitals of said Agreement not expressly amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. IV. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE This Second Amendment and Second Renewal may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile copy or computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as and shall have the same effect as an original. (signature page follows) CITY OF FORT WORTH By: Name: Title: Date: Jesica McEachern Assistant City Manager 10/07/2026 APPROVAL RECOMIVENDED: By: Name: Title: CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Name: Title: Corey Wangler IT Manager, Water Department Chin toi heI I' -let APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Christopher Harder (Oct 6, 2026 06:57:06 CDT) Christopher Harder, P.E. Director, Water Department ATTEST: By: Name Title: Jannette Goodall City Secretary SEQUEL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. By: Name Title: Date: FoRf°°C P pfte„. 4°O yo, rCaseO 4, 26 17:18:25 EDT) T) Chris Case Chief Executive Officer 10/02/2026 By: M. Kevin Anders, II (Oct 6, 202 09:37:05 CDT) Name: M. Kevin Anders, II Title: Assistant City Attorney M&C: OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:20:26 PM Central Standard Time Subject: Re: Fwd: TIPS Reference Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:20:22 PM Central Standard Time From: Jonathan Clifton To: Daniel Pirek Attachments: image001.png -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: "Neal, Troy" <Troy.Neal@springbranchisd.com> To: Daniel Pirek <daniel .pirek@ sequeldata .com> Subject: TIPS Reference Date: 02/11/2026 04:12:14 PM To whom it may concern, please accept this as a formal letter of reference for Sequel Data Systems, who provide goods or services to our district. Sequel Data Systems provided Aruba networking equipment, a Check Point Harmony renewal, Microsoft support, and a Fortinet firewall renewal with support in 2025. We understand Sequel Data Systems is pursuing a cooperative contract with Education Service Center Region 8 and the TIPS cooperative. Spring Branch Independent School District is a customer of Sequel Data Systems. Sequel Data Systems is one of most trusted partners and they always perform outstanding work and we would recommend them to others with similar needs and circumstances. Thank you. Troy Neal Executive Director Cybersecurity and Technology Operations Technology Services, Spring Branch ISD 955 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77024 713-251-1416 Itroy.neal@springbranchisd.com www.springbranchisd.com 1 of 1 '7 AUSTIN COMMUNITY C%LEGE February 13, 2026 Austin Community College 6101 Highland Campus Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Re: Reference Letter for Sequel Data Systems, Inc. To whom it may concern: Please accept this reference for Sequel Data Systems, Inc. who provided goods or services to our entity. The Vendor provided Austin Community College with network assessments, data center products including servers, storage, networking and software in 2025. In addition`to providing the hardware and software, Sequel Data Systems, Inc. provided turnkey installation, setup and migration services. We understand that they have submitted a proposal to Education Service Center Region 8 and the TIPS Cooperative. This entity is a customer of above -named Vendor. They performed satisfactorily and we would do business with them again. As a customer of the Vendor, we would highly recommend the Vendor to TIPS public entity and non-profit members. Thank you, April Justice Deputy CIO Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:19:24 PM Central Standard Time Subject: Re: TIPS Contract Reference Letter Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:18:56 PM Central Standard Time From: Jonathan Clifton To: Daniel Pirek Attachments: Outlook-CISD Logo.png, Outlook -Phone Numb.png, Outlook -Email Logo.png, Outlook-jnbwb44v.png -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: Brian N. Bisbee <bbisbee@conroeisd.net> To: Daniel Pirek <daniel.pirek@sequeldata.com> Subject: TIPS Contract Reference Letter Date: 02/12/2026 03:29:48 PM To whom it may concern -- Please accept this as a formal letter of reference for Sequel Data Systems, who provided goods or services to our district. Sequel Data Systems provided Dell R670 servers, upgrades to our Pure arrays, and renewal of our fibre channel switches in 2025. We understand that Sequel Data Systems is pursuing a cooperative contract with Education Service Center Region 8 and the TIPS cooperative. Conroe Independent School District is a customer of Sequel Data Systems. They performed satisfactorily is providing the requested goods to us, and we would recommend them to others with similar needs and circumstances. Thank you Brian Bisbee Brian Bisbee Cybersecurity Analyst Technology Services Conroe Independent School District936-709-7656@bbisbee@conroeisd.net For information on the status of Conroe ISD Systems, Visit theDistrict's Application Status Page. Book time to meet with me 1 of 1 TIPS CONTRACT 260105 REQUIRED CONFIDENTIALITY CLAIM FORM (VENDOR MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING VENDOR INFORMATION) Vendor EntityName: Sequel Data Systems, Inc. Vendor Authorized Signatory Name: Vendor Authorized Signatory Title: Jonathan Clifton Coo Vendor Authorized Signatory Email: jonathan n ath a n Vendor Address: 11824 Jollyville Rd. City: Austin clifton@sequeldata.com Suite 400 State: TX Zip Code: 78759 Vendor agrees that it is voluntarily providing its data (including but not limited to: Vendor information, Vendor documentation, Vendor's proposal, Vendor pricing submitted or provided to TIPS, TIPS contract documents, TIPS correspondence, Vendor logos and images, Vendor's contact information, Vendor's brochures and commercial information, Vendor's financial information, Vendor's certifications, and any other Vendor information or documentation submitted to TIPS by Vendor and its agents) (Hereinafter, "Vendor Data") to TIPS. Vendor understands and agrees that TIPS is a government entity subject to public information laws including but not limited to Texas Government Code (TGC) Chapter 552. Vendor agrees that regardless of confidentiality designations herein, Vendor's submission of a proposal constitutes Vendor's consent to the disclosure and release of Vendor's Data and comprehensive proposal, including any information deemed confidential or proprietary herein, to and by TIPS Members. Notwithstanding the foregoing permissible release to TIPS Members, if Vendor considers any portion of Vendor's proposal to be otherwise confidential and not subject to public disclosure pursuant to public information laws, including but not limited to TGC Chapter 552, Vendor must properly execute Option 1 only below, attach to this PDF all documents and information that Vendor deems confidential, and upload the consolidated documentation. Regardless of the Option selected below, this form must be completed and uploaded to the "Response Attachments" section of the eBid System entitled "Required Confidentiality Claim Form." Execution and submission of this form is the sole indicator of whether Vendor considers any Vendor Data confidential in the event TIPS receives a request, a Public Information Request, or subpoena. If TIPS receives a request, any responsive documentation not deemed confidential by you through proper execution of Option 1 of this form will be automatically released. For information deemed confidential by you through proper execution of Option 1 of this form, TIPS will follow procedures of controlling statute(s) regarding withholding that documentation and shall not be liable for any release of information required by law, including Attorney General opinion or court order. (VENDOR MUST COMPLETE ONE OF THE TWO OPTIONS AND UPLOAD IN THE EBID SYSTEM) OPTION 1- DESIGNATING CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS - YES, VENDOR HAS ATTACHED CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS (Confirm each bullet point and sign below) ■ Vendor claims some Vendor Data confidential to the extent permitted by TGC Chapter 552 and other applicable law. ■ Vendor attached to this PDF all potentially confidential Vendor Data and listed the number of attached pages below. ■ Vendor's authorized signatory has signed below and shall upload this document in the proper location in the eBid System. ■ Vendor agrees that TIPS shall not be liable for any release of confidential information required by law. Number of pages attached deemed confidential: Authorized Signature: OPTION 2- WAWER OF CONFIDENTIALITY - NO, VENDOR HAS NOT ATTACHED CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS (Confirm each bullet point and sign below) By signing for Option 2 below, Vendor expressly waives any confidentiality claim for all Vendor Data submitted in relation to this proposal and resulting contract. Vendor confirms that TIPS may freely release Vendor Data submitted in relation to this proposal or resulting contract to any requestor. Vendor agrees that TIPS shall not be responsible or liable for any use or distribution of Vendor Data by TIPS or TIPS Members. ■ Vendor's authorized signatory has signed below and shall upload this document in the proper location in the eBid System. ■Vendor agrees that TIPS shall not be liable for any release of confidential information required by law. Signed by: Authorized Signature: �bV� afu aUn . lDln 971AAFA857C14AC_. FORT WORTH® City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: Sequel Data Systems, Inc. Subject of the Agreement: Second Renewal of the contract between Sequel Data Systems, Inc. (Sequel Data) and the Fort Worth Water Department. Sequel Data provides the Water Department with technology equipment, software, security, maintenance, training, and professional services, in support of the entire Water Department network, as well as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 121 If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes © No O CSC: 62282 -Al If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes © No ❑ If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes © No ❑ If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. The quoted specifics are confidential. The details within the quote pose a security risk if made accessible to the public. Effective Date: October 3,2026 If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: October 2, 2027 If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 121 *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 © 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 Water Department DOCUMENT TITLE: Sequel Data Systems TIPS 210101, Second Amendment and Second Renewal M&C: CPN: CSO: 62282 DOC #: TO INITIALS APPROVER INITIALS Rick Lisenbee, Sr. IT Manager, Water Department Approveri. kFkth Usenbee Corey Wangler, Sr. IT Tech Support Analyst Signer Chris Case, CTO, Sequel Data Systems Signer Shane Zondor, Assistant Director, Water Department Approver Jan Hale, Deputy Director, Water Department Approver J Chris Harder, Director, Water Department Signer Kevin Anders, Asst City Attorney Signer Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager Signer Katherine Cenicola, Assistant City Secretary Approver �c Jannette Goodall, City Secretary Signer Allison Tidwell, Administrative Asst, City Secretary Form Filler David Munoz, IT Business Planner II, Water Acceptor EXPLANATION Please sign or approve this Second Amendment and Second Renewal of the contract between Sequel Data Systems, Inc. (Sequel Data) and the Fort Worth Water Department. Sequel Data provides the Water Department with technology equipment, software, security, maintenance, training, and professional services, in support of the entire Water Department network, as well as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. This being the Second Renewal, the spending authority will equal $550,000.00. The term of this renewal will run from October 3, 2026 through October 2, 2027, with two remaining one- year renewals. The quoted specifics are confidential. The details within the quote pose a security risk if made accessible to the public. If you would like to see this information, or if you have any questions or concerns, please call or email me. David Munoz Business Planner II Water Department David.Munoz@fortworthtexas.gov Phone: (817) 392-8353