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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 46226 CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. Z CQ SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AND FORT WORTH METROPOLITAN BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE This Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), a home-rule municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, acting by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce ("Contractor"), a Texas non- profit corporation, acting by and through Devoyd Jennings, its duly authorized President and Chief Executive Officer. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce provides professional services to small minority and women owned businesses; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to contract with Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce on a consulting basis to provide professional services, as outlined in Exhibit "A", to small minority and women owned businesses and to Fort Worth residents who are owners of these small businesses; and WHEREAS, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce has offered to provide such professional services on a consulting basis with the City to citizens of the City of Fort Worth; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements contained herein,the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows: AGREEMENT M 1. Services. rn m Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be performed, with good ° faith and due diligence, all measurables ("Services") described in the attached Exhibit "A" Mand incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this Agreement. The Services shall be o performed in accordance with these measurables, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and with the GO budget, attached hereto as Exhibit 'B" and incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this 3- k: Agreement. Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 1 of 11 2. Term. Such Services are to be provided for a period beginning November 1, 2014, and ending September 30, 2015 (the "Term"). 3. Fee. In consideration of the Services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, City promises and agrees to pay Contractor $117,457 in eleven installments of$10,677.91 to be dispersed upon submission and approval of monthly reports. There will be no payments remitted for this FY2014-15 contract term until all monthly reports have been submitted and approved for the previous contract year. Contractor will submit electronic monthly report only no later than the 201h of the month which is reported for services performed by Contractor in performance of this Agreement using the form set forth in Exhibit "A". Each measurable shall be submitted in an editable excel format and the attachments shall be in the readable .pdf format. The report will include but is not limited to the following: complete name of business, complete address, complete contact information and the identification of business services of those assisted in the measurable; detailed information associated with outreach activities, capacity enhancements and workshops. When a measurable involves distinct items, a copy of at least one item must be attached to the report, when the number reported is at least one. If information is not complete,payment will not be rendered until such completed information is submitted in each measurable. Each monthly report must be prepared and signed by a representative of the Contractor that has received the Training for City of Fort Worth Fund Recipients: Reporting Requirements ("Fiscal Training"), or by a Certified Public Accountant. If the Contractor deviates from this reporting requirement, the Contractor will be considered in non-compliance with this Agreement. Any non-compliance by Contractor under Section 3 of this Agreement may jeopardize the Contractor's ability to receive future funding from the City. 4. Termination. Either party may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party of such intent to terminate. If the City exercises its right to terminate this Agreement prior to its expiration, Contractor's obligations to the City under this Agreement shall continue until the date such termination actually takes effect. In the event of such termination, on the date of termination Contractor shall reimburse to the City all funds it has received, but not otherwise committed, earned by Services performed, or encumbered by contract, under this Agreement. 5. Training. The Chief Executive Officer, Executive Officer, or Chief Financial Officer of Contractor shall receive Fiscal Training on an annual basis. Evidence of receipt of such training shall be submitted to the City no later than December 30, 2014. Contractor shall be responsible for training its representatives at its own cost and expense. Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 2 of 11 6. Monitoring. Contractor covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the effectiveness of the Services, and City shall have access at all reasonable hours to offices and records of Contractor for the purpose of such monitoring. 7. Independent Contractor. Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of the City of Fort Worth. Contractor shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right to control the details of the services performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors and program participants. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between the City and contractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, or program participants, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor is in the paid service of the City of Fort Worth. S. Indemnification. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LESSOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES CONTRACTOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONTRACTOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, OR ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT, AND/OR THE SERVICES PERFORMED HEREUNDER, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS AGENTS, SER VANTS OR EMPLOYEES. IN THE EVENT IT IS DETERMINED THAT CONTRACTOR HAS MISUSED, Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 3 of 11 MISAPPLIED OR MISAPPROPRIATED ALL OR ANY PART OF THE FUNDS PROVIDED HEREUNDER, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS RESULTING FROM SUCH MISUSE, MISAPPLICATION OR MISAPPROPRIATION. Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above. This Section 8 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9. Non-Profit. If Contractor, as a charitable or nonprofit organization, has or claims an immunity or exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damage or injury, including death, to persons or property, Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such immunity or exemption as against the City. 10. Assignment. Contractor shall not assign or subcontract all or any part of its rights, privileges or duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City, and any attempted assignment of subcontract or same without such prior written approval shall be void and constitute a breach of this agreement. 11. Compliance with Law. Contractor, its officers, agents, employees and subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal, state and local, including all ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of Fort Worth. It is agreed and understood that, if City calls to the attention of Contractor any such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct such violation. 12. Non-Discrimination. Contractor, in the execution, performance or attempted performance of this Agreement, will not discriminate against any person or persons because of disability, age, familial status, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, transgender, gender identity or gender expression nor will Contractor permit its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors to engage in such discrimination. This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17, Article III, Division 3, of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth ("Discrimination in Employment Practices"), and Contractor hereby covenants and agrees that Contractor, its Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 4 of 11 agents, employees and subcontractors have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no employee, or employee-applicant has been discriminated against by the terms of such ordinance by either Contractor, its agents, employees or subcontractors. 13. Insurance. a. Contractor shall furnish a certificate of insurance as proof that it has secured and paid for a policy of public liability insurance covering all public risks incident to or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of this contract and agreement. Such amounts shall be as follows: Bodily injury or death, per person $250,000 Bodily injury or death,per occurrence $500,000 Property damage, per occurrence $100,000 with the understanding and agreement that such insurance amounts shall be revised upward at City's option and the Contractor shall revise such amounts within thirty (30) days following notice to Contractors of such requirements. The City of Fort Worth, its' Officers, Employees and Volunteers shall be named as an Additional Insured. This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage, or non-renewed, unless thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City of Fort Worth. b. Contractor further agrees that it shall comply with the Worker's Compensation Act of Texas and shall provide Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability coverage with limits consistent with statutory benefits outlined in the Texas Workers' Compensation Act (Art. 8308 — 1.01 et seq. Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.) and minimum policy limits for Employers' Liability of $100,000 for each accident/occurrence, $500,000 bodily injury disease policy limit and $100,000 per disease per employee. The policy shall be endorsed with a Waiver of Subrogation on behalf of the City of Fort Worth. 14. Fiscal Funding Out. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal period for any payments hereunder, City will notify Contractor 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 City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated. 15. Audit. Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Contract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this Contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 5 of 11 order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. Contractor further agrees to include in all of its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the 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 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 workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. City shall give subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. 16. Entire Agreement. This written instrument constitutes the entire agreement by the parties hereto concerning the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement, which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void. 17. Venue. Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution, performance, or attempted performance of this Agreement, venue for said action shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. 18. Notices. Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other party by hand-delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail, postage prepaid, to the address of the other party shown below: Robert Sturns Devoyd Jennings, President Housing &Economic Development and Chief Executive Officer Department Fort Worth Metropolitan Black City of Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce 1150 South Freeway, Suite 106 1150 South Freeway, Suite 211 Fort Worth, Texas 76104 Fort Worth, Texas 76104 (817) 212-2680 (817) 871-6538 19. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 6 of 11 20. Force Maieure. The City and Contractor 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, compliance with any law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of omission, fires, strikes, lockouts, national disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes. 21. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be effective November 1, 2014. [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 7 of 11 FORT WORTH METROPOLITAN BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By: DevoOlve s, President Chief Exeficer ST ATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Devoyd Jennings, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and that he executed the same as the act of said Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce for the purpose and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIV N UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of 014. h4"", Lorene Collier Puny Notary is n an fo he i cy%4 Commission Expues State of xa �'OP'� 03-23,2016 Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 8 of 11 Y CITY OF FORT WORTH: ATTEST: Fernando Costa Mary Kayser Assistant City Manager +� City Secretary O 0600-00F00 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ®S®° % to °00C-U000 Charlene Sanders Assistant City Attorney Date: l o l zl�y M&C Uqosq STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § BEFORE ME, the undersigned uthority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Fernando Costa, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. -4k— GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this J y of 4e R, ,2014. EVONIA DANIEL' bllc, texas Si0 to of _Z - _ Notary Pu mission ExPlres My C ju y 10,2017 otary Public in and for the State of Texas Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 9 of 11 EXHIBIT A WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce on a consulting basis to provide such services during FY 14-15 as listed below to small minority and women owned businesses and to Fort Worth residents who are owners of these small businesses: 1. EDUCATION/TRAINING a. Assist small businesses with completing Business Plans Annual No. 50 b. Assist small businesses with completing Marketing Plans Annual No. 30 C. Outreach activities to encourage business activity Annual No. 20 d. Number of outreach activity attendees Annual No. _240_ e. Assist small businesses with Business Counseling Annual No. 120 2. PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE a. Conduct how-to-do-business workshops for small businesses; particularly City of Fort Worth procurement opportunities) Annual No. 4 b. Foster capacity enhancement for small businesses via mentorships,joint ventures and partnering Annual No. 10 c. Outreach activities to encourage business activity Annual No. 4 3. CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE a. Provide assistance and/or referral to a certification entity Annual No. 30 4. CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE a. Outreach activities to encourage business activity on the use of Buzz Saw and ISQFT City of Fort Worth/Tarrant County projects Annual No. 4 b. Assist small businesses with a take-off class; plan reading and estimating class Annual No. 4 c. Assist small businesses with Back Office Services Annual No. 20 d. Assist small businesses with Bonding Assistance Annual No. 20 e. Assist small businesses with Tarrant County bid opportunities via e-mail Annual No. 1000 Not to include Agenda for Building Capacity(ABC)Events Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 10 of 11 EXHIBIT B To: CITY OF FORT WORTH Housing and Economic Development Department From: Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce 1150 S. Freeway, Suite 211 Fort Worth, TX 76104 Subject: FY 14-15 Annual Budget CONTRACT PERIOD: From: November 1,2014 To: September 30, 2015 Program Budget Business Assistance Cost category Program (BAP) Personnel Services Salaries Fica Employment Tax-State Employment Tax-Federal Worker's Comp Supplies Office Supplies Postage Contractual Services Telephone Office Lease Office Equipment Rental Printing Repair Legal and Accounting Private Auto Allowance Advertising Conference & Seminars Office Furniture Computer Equipment Other: Operations and Maintenance TOTAL $ $117,457 Services Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Page 11 of 11 M&C Review Page 1 of 2 Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas Ci-lr%T'r COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORTH COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/2812014 DATE: 10/28/2014 REFERENCE **C-27057 LOG NAME: 17BLACKCHAMBERFY14-15 NO.. CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO NO SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for a Cost Not to Exceed $117,457.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $117,457.00 to assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for the period of November 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. DISCUSSION: During the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget process, the City Council approved financial support for the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) to continue providing business development assistance, construction assistance and outreach programs to Minority and Women Business Enterprises and Small Businesses located in Fort Worth. The City will pay the Chamber an amount not to exceed $117,457.00 to perform contract measurables. The contract includes a detailed description of services to be provided and requires monthly reporting. For several years, the Chamber has provided counseling to individuals within the Fort Worth area on the topic of small business development. The Chamber provides program services such as business development initiatives, outreach, construction assistance that includes bid estimating and related access to construction estimating software and one-on-one counseling and mentoring. In conjunction with these programs, the Chamber coordinates monthly business roundtables and other activities designed to help small business development and growth. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GG01 539120 0174000 $117,457.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122) Originating Department Head: Jay Chapa (5804) Additional Information Contact: Robert Sturns (212-2663) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp?ID=2 0406&councildate=10/2 8/2014 12/10/2014 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp?ID=20406&councildate=10/28/2014 12/10/2014