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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home-rule municipal
corporation of the State of Texas ("City"), acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant
City Manager, and Strategic Government Resources, Inc. (`Consultant" or "SGR"), a Texas
corporation acting by and through its duly authorized Managing Director.
1. Services.
a) Consultant will, with good faith and due diligence, assist the City with
employee training, executive recruitment and selection, and other appropriate
consulting services as requested by the City. In particular, Consultant will perform
all duties outlined and described in a Scope of Work to be determined on an as
needed basis. Each Scope of Work shall set forth the specific services to be provided,
length of the project, billing schedule and approximate costs for the services. Each
Scope of Work shall reference this Agreement and be incorporated herein into this
Agreement for all purposes as though it were set forth at length. Further, each Scope
of Work shall be numbered as Exhibit A-1, Exhibit A-2, Exhibit A-3 and so forth.
The actions and objectives contained in each Exhibit are referred to as the "Services."
This Agreement shall not be an exclusive agreement for the Services being provided.
b) Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with standards in the
industry for the same or similar services. In addition, Consultant shall perform the
Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations.
2. Term. Services pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by Consultant for a period
of one (1) year from the date of execution by the City (`Initial Term"), unless terminated earlier
in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement. The City shall have the option to renew this
Agreement for four (4) consecutive additional terms of one year each, each considered a renewal
term ("Renewal Term") upon written notice to Consultant no less than 30 days' prior to the
expiration of the then current term. The Initial Term and any Renewal Term(s) shall collectively
be referred to as the "Term."
3. Compensation. As full and complete compensation for all Services outlined in Section 1,
the City shall pay Consultant and amount not to exceed $366,000.00 annually for the Initial
Term or for any Renewal Term, inclusive of all professional services and SGR expenses.
Consultant shall bill City in accordance with the Pricing Schedule set forth in Exhibit B, which
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C-) is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. A price increase during any Renewal
M Term shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the previous years' pricing.
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0 4. Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without
cause, by providing the other Party with sixty (60) days' written notice of termination. In the
event this Agreement is terminated prior to expiration of the Term, City shall pay Consultant
only for Services satisfactorily rendered and travel expenses actually incurred as of the effective
date of termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to expiration of the Term,
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CITY SECRETARY
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Consultant shall continue to provide the City with services requested by the City and in
accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination,
Consultant shall provide the City with all information created by Consultant on behalf of the
City, and all information obtained during any executive search process through the date of
termination.
5. 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 Services performed
hereunder and all persons performing same and shall be solely responsible for the acts and
omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, and subcontractors. The doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City and Consultant, its officers, agents,
servants, employees, or subcontractors. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a
partnership or joint enterprise between City and Consultant. It is expressly understood and
agreed that no officer, agent, servants, employee, or subcontractor of Consultant is in the paid
service of City.
6. Liability and Indemnification. CONSULTANT SHALL BE LIABLE AND
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJUR Y,INCL UDING DEA TH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OFANY KIND
OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR
EMPLOYEES.
CONSULTANT AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS,AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANYAND
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 OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH)
THAT MAYRELATE TO,ARISE OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY(r) CONSULTANT'S
BREACH OFANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR(11)ANY
NEGLIGENTACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT,
ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS(OTHER THAN
THE CITY), OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
AGREEMENT; EXCEPT THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION
SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE
OF THE CITY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR SEPARATE
CONTRACTORS, AND IN THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE
OF BOTH CONSULTANT AND CITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IF ANY, SHALL BE
APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STA TE OF TEXAS. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONS TR UED AS A WAI VER OF THE
CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF
TEXAS.
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Consultant shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release
and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same formas above.
This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7. Confidential and Proprietary Information. The City acknowledges that Consultant
may use products, materials, or methodologies proprietary to Consultant. The City agrees that
Consultant's provision of Services under this Agreement shall not be grounds for the City to
have or obtain any rights in such proprietary products, materials, or methodologies unless the
Parties have executed a separate written agreement with respect thereto. Consultant, for itself
and its officers, agents, servants, employees, and subcontractors, further agrees that it shall treat
all information provided to it by the City as confidential and shall not disclose any such
information to any third party without the prior written approval of the City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant understands and agrees that the City is a
public entity under the laws of the State of Texas, and as such, is subject to various public
information laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Texas Public Information
Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code (the "Act"). Consultant acknowledges that,
under the Act, the following information is subject to disclosure: 1) all documents and data held
by the City, including information obtained from the Consultant, and 2) information held by the
Consultant for or on behalf of City that relates to the transaction of the City's business and to
which City has a right of access. If the City receives a request for any documents that may reveal
any of Consultant's proprietary information under the Act, or by any other legal process, law, rule,
or judicial order by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City will utilize its best efforts to notify
Consultant prior to disclosure of such documents. The City shall not be liable or responsible in any
way for the disclosure of information not clearly marked as "Proprietary / Confidential
Information" or if disclosure is required by the Act or any other applicable law or court order. In
the event there is a request for such information, it will be the responsibility of Consultant to
submit reasons objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient
will not be decided by the City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or
by a court of competent jurisdiction.
8. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall procure and maintain at
all times, in full force and effect, a policy or policies of insurance that provide the specific
coverage set forth in this Section as well as any and all other public risks related to Consultant's
performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Consultant shall specifically obtain the
following types of insurance at the following limits:
A. Insurance coverage and limits:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 each occurrence; $2,000,000
aggregate
2. Professional Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or claim; $1,000,000.00
aggregate
3. Automobile Liability Insurance — Any vehicle used in providing services under this
Agreement, including non-owned, or hired vehicles, with a combined limit of not less
than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
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4. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance requirements per
the amount required by statute.
B. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Contractor has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with the Contract.
I. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the City an Additional Insured thereon, as
its interests may appear. The-term City shall include its employees, officers, officials,
agents, and volunteers as respects the Contracted services. .
2. Certificate(s) of Insurance shall document that insurance coverage specified herein are
provided under applicable policies documented thereon.
3. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements.
4. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or material change in coverage
shall be provided to the City. A ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of
non-payment of premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto Consultant's insurance
policies. Notice shall be sent to Department of Financial Management Services - Risk
Management Division, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
5. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas or be
otherwise approved by the City; and, such insurers shall be acceptable to the City in
terms of their financial strength and solvency.
6. Deductible limits, or self-insured retentions, affecting insurance required herein shall be
acceptable to the City in its sole discretion; and, in lieu of traditional insurance, any
alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be
also approved. Dedicated financial resources or Letters of Credit may also be acceptable
to the City.
7. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the
City as respects the Contract.
8. The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to review the
Contractor's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at the City's
discretion; the Contractor may be required to provide proof of insurance premium
payments.
9. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no exclusions by
endorsements unless the City approves such exclusions.
10. The City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance premiums
required by the contract. It is understood that insurance cost is an allowable component of
Contractor's overhead.
All insurance required above shall be written on an occurrence basis in order to be approved by
the City.
9. Assignment and Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract all or any
part of its rights, privileges, duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of City. Any attempted assignment or subcontract without the City's prior written
approval shall be void and constitute a breach of this Agreement.
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If City grants consent to an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement
with the City and the Consultant under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and
obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. The Consultant and Assignee shall be jointly
liable for all obligations under this Agreement prior to the assignment. If the City grants consent
to a subcontract, the subcontractor shall execute a written agreement with the Consultant
referencing this Agreement under which the subcontractor shall agree to be bound by the duties
and obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may
apply. The Consultant shall provide the City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract.
10. Compliance with Law. Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, and
subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal, state and local, including all
ordinances, rules and regulations of City. It is agreed and understood that, if City calls to the
attention of Consultant any such violation on the part of Consultant or any of its officers, agents,
servants, employees, or subcontractors, then Consultant shall immediately desist from and
correct such violation.
11. Non-Discrimination. In the execution, performance, or attempted performance of this
Agreement, Consultant will not discriminate against any person or persons because of disability,
age, familial status, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, or sexual orientation, nor will
Consultant permit its officers, agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors to engage in such
discrimination.
This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17,
Article 111, Division 3, of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth ("Discrimination in
Employment Practices"), and Consultant hereby covenants and agrees that Consultant, its
officers, agents, employees, and subcontractors have fully complied with all provisions of same
and that no employee or employee-applicant has been discriminated against by either Consultant,
its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors.
12. _Right to Audit. Consultant agrees that the City shall, during the Term and until the
expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to and the
right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Consultant
involving transactions relating to this Agreement. Consultant agrees that the City shall have
access during normal working hours to all necessary Consultant facilities and shall be provided
adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions
of this section. The City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Consultant further agrees to include in all of its subcontractor agreements hereunder a
provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, during the Term and 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
section. City shall give subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
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This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13. 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 Consultant 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 have been appropriated.
14. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the state of Texas. Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise
out of the execution, performance, attempted performance of this Agreement, venue for said
action shall lie in the state courts of Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Courts
for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
15. 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:
Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager Cyndy Brown
City of Fort Worth Managing Director
1000 Throckmorton St. Strategic Government Resources, Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas 76102 P. O. Box 1642 - Keller, Texas 76244
(817) 392-2689 (817) 337-8581
16. Solicitation of Employees. Neither the City nor Consultant shall, 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 during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of
the person's employer. Solicitation of employees does not apply to professional search services
that SGR may provide to any client.
17. Non-Waiver. The failure of either Party to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a
waiver or relinquishment to any extent of City's or Consultant's right to assert or rely on any
such term or right on any future occasion.
18. Disclosure of Conflicts. Consultant hereby warrants to the City that Consultant has
made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to
Consultant's provision of the Services. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the
execution of this Agreement, Consultant hereby agrees to make full disclosure to the City in
writing immediately upon learning of such conflict.
19. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise Participation. N/A
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20. Governmental Powers. Both Parties agree and understand that the City does not waive
or surrender any of its governmental powers by execution of this Agreement.
21. 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.
22. Force Majeure. If either Party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations
under this Agreement due to acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances; acts
of public enemies; wars; blockades; insurrections; riots; epidemics; public health crises;
earthquakes; fires; floods; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department,
commission, or agency of the United States or of any state; declaration of a state of disaster or of
emergency by the federal, state, county, or City government in accordance with applicable law;
issuance of a Level Orange or Level Red Alert by the United States Department of Homeland
Security; any arrests and restraints; civil disturbances; or explosions; or some other reason
beyond the Party's reasonable control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so
affected by such Force Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such
event.
23. 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.
24. Review of Counsel. The Parties acknowledge that each Party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that
any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the
interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto.
25. Amendment. No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this Agreement
shall be binding unless the same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof, and duly
executed by the parties hereto.
26. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he or she
has the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of his or her respective Party, and
that such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other
authorization of the entity. The other Party is fully entitled to rely on this warranty and
representation in entering into this Agreement.
27. Entire Agreement. This written instrument (together with any attachments, exhibits,
and appendices) constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties concerning the work
and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written
agreement that purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void.
28. 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 one and the same. An executed Agreement, modification, amendment, or separate
signature page shall constitute a duplicate if it is transmitted through electronic means, such as
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fax or e-mail, and reflects the signing of the document by any party. Duplicates are valid and
binding even if an original paper document bearing each party's original signature is not
delivered.
29. Third Party Beneficiaries. The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely
for the benefit of the City and Consultant, and their lawful successors or assigns, and are not
intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise,to any other person or entity.
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SCOPE OF WORK
For clarification, Consultant will perform all duties outlined and described in a Scope of Work
to be determined on an as needed basis. Each Scope of Work shall set forth the specific services
to be provided, length of the project, billing schedule and approximate costs for the services.
Each Scope of Work shall reference this Agreement and be incorporated herein for all purposes.
Each Scope of Work shall be numbered as Exhibit A-1, Exhibit A-2, Exhibit A-3 and so forth.
(See attached Exhibit A-1)
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EXHIBIT A-1
SCOPE OF WORK
This Exhibit A-1 is attached to City Secretary Contract No. , and is incorporated
therein. This Scope of Work further outlines the duties and obligations of Consultant under this
Agreement.
(The Scope of Work is attached and contains pages)
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EXHIBIT B
PRICING SCHEDULE
The 2015 pricing schedule for Services for the Initial Term to be provided by Consultant is
attached. The pricing for any Renewal Year shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the previous
year's pricing.
(The 2015 Pricing Schedule is attached and is four(4) pages.)
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SGR exists to help local governments be more successful by Recruiting, Assessing, and Developing
Innovative, Collaborative, Authentic Leaders.
SGR specializes in executive recruitment, live training, online training, leadership development, assessments,
consulting, and various other services geared to promote innovation in local governments.
SGR's business model is truly unique.Although it is a private company, SGR operates like a local government
association. Client agencies become members, not merely customers. Most of SGR's principals are former
local government officials, allowing SGR to bring a perspective and depth of local government expertise to
every project that no other firm can match.
Membership/Job Board $299.00/year
Membership is based on calendar year, covers the entire city and provides discounts on services as well as free and
unlimited postings on the SGR Job Board. Pricing below is based on member price.
Website link: https:/Iwww.governmentresource.com/member—city_base
2016 Conference Registration $299.00/participant
The SGR Annual Conference on Creating a Learning Organization is held in Grapevine, TX and dates for 2016 are
January 20, 21 and 22.
Website link: https://www.governmentresource.com/SGRconference20l5
Development
SGR offers on-site professional development training classes based on the SGR 4th Dimension Leadership Model. All
content is high quality and local government specific. For more information on the model, please visit the SGR website
at hops:/!www.govemmentresource.comAearning philosophy. For a list of live training classes, please view the course
catakgathttpsYlgovemmentresource.comlfi'les/2014_Course Catalog reduced.pdf.
Website link: https://www.governmentresource.com/empioyee_development
Live Training Classes $2,000.00/class (4-hours)
Live Training Registration (off-site) $149.00/participant per class '
Executive Book Briefing $2,000.00/session �+
Off-the-shelf(OTS) Curriculum Sets $1,000.00/curriculum set
Custom live training development $85/hour
Train the Trainer $2,000.00 per 4 hours
Contract Organizational Development $4,000.00/month
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Online
SGR online training is high quality and local government specific and is based on the SGR 4th Dimension Leadership
Model (see above for link). Most online courses are 15-45 minutes in length and have a comprehensive quiz at the end
that users must pass with an 80% or better before they are able to print a certificate of completion. The SGR Learning
Management System includes over 60 online courses as well as administrative features like tracking and reporting and
the ability to upload content.
Website Link: https://www.governmentresource.com/employee_development
Learning Management System $500 one time set up fee
$29/user per year 0-500 Users
$24/user per year 501-1000 Users
$19/user per year 1001-5000 Users
$14/user per year 5000+ Users
Custom Online Content Development $85/hour
Leadership Development
Leadership Development focuses on the competencies needed for upper-level managers and senior executives who
have the responsibility of shaping the organization's culture and systems to facilitate excellent performance. Leadership
development offerings help leaders question how you think about things to more effectively shape and mold the future.
Website Link: https://www.governmentresource.com/leadership_development
Management Retreats (4 hours) $3,000.00
Council Retreats (4 hours) $4,000.00
Gettysburg Leadership Workshop $199.00/participant
Five Dysfunctions of a Team Retreat(4 hours) $3,000.00
I-Opt Workshops/assessments (by team) $2,500.00 (plus assessment fee)
Six Sigma Training Black Belt $40,000.00
Six Sigma Green Belt $32,000.00
Six Sigma Yellow Belt $10,000.00
SLIM Workshop $10,000.00
Loud and Clear Workshop (2 days) $5,000.00
Executive Coaching $250.00/hour
Assessments
Assessments aren't only used in the hiring process—they also provide employees with effective training, help managers
become more effective, and promote people into positions where they will actually succeed. The use of assessments
has resulted in extraordinary increases in productivity while reducing employee relation problems, employee turnover,
stress, tension, conflict and overall human resource expenses.
Website Link: https:/Iwww.governmentresource.com/assessments
DISC
DISC Team Dimensions $21.50/assessment
DISC Classic $21.50/assessment
DISC Management Profile $83.75/assessment(online)
i-Opt $39 for Team Report $150/person for all 9 I-opt reports
Executive Search
SGR provides a comprehensive scope of executive search services. Each executive search service contract is tailored
to meet the client's specific needs.Our executive recruiting services are unequaled, providing a high degree of personal
attention to each executive search that is conducted. Our role is to find the person who is the very best possible match
for your organization.
SGR devotes tremendous energy to understanding your organization's unique culture, environment, and local issues to
ensure a great"fit"with regard to values, philosophy, and management style.
Website Link: haps://www.governmentresource.com/executive_search
Component (see attached)
Full Service Professional Services Fee = $18,500
Expenses (SGR) Not to Exceed = $8,500
Not-to-Exceed Maximum Price = $27,000*
(Plus any optional services as described below, if desired.)
2015 PRICING
SGR Component-Based Executive Search Pricing
SGR offers individually priced executive search components allowing us to collaborate with your HR
Department to deliver only those specific services you need. This innovative approach provides many
of the benefits of a professional recruitment process, but at a much lower cost than a full service
search. Unless otherwise noted, all services are delivered remotely. Onsite visits, if desired, are
considered a separate component. Each of the individual components, and the pricing for each, is
included below.
Stakeholder Survey 1 $1,000
SGR will provide recommended survey questions and set up an online survey.Stakeholders can be directed to a web
page or invited to take the survey by email. Written summary of results is provided to the client.
Position Profile Brochure 1 $1,500
SGR utilizes a professional graphic designer and a professional writer to produce a three to five page brochure based on
information and photos provided by the client. The brochure is reviewed and revised in partnership with the client until
everyone agrees that it accurately reflects the community, organization, position, and desired attributes.View sample
position profile brochures at: www.governmentresource.com/pages/CurrentSearches.
Recruitment Video
SGR offers the option of developing a custom video recruitment ad for posting on YouTube and linking to the video in
other media sources. Base price is$5,000 with client provided footage.Additional charge for SGR videographer to travel
and shoot professional video footage onsite.View a sample video at: www.tinyuri.com/OwassoOKCM.
Social Media & Marketing Package 1 $6,000
Position Profile Brochure
Post in SGR's 10 in 10 e-newsletter, which reaches over 65,000 subscribers
Featured position for one week on SGR website, which receives over 26,000 visits each month
Featured ad on SGR Job Board, which receives over 16,000 visitors each month
Email blast to SGR's profession specific opt-in subscriber list
Weekly post to SGR's Facebook page until job closes
Promotion via SGR's multiple Twitter feeds
Evaluation and recommendation for ad placements based on type of position and location
Placements of ads (pass-through cost of ad placements not included)
Marketing via Linkedln (additional cost)
Application Management & Initial Screening of Resumes 1 $4,500
This package includes receipt of resumes through SGR's applicant tracking system, timely communication with all
applicants throughout this stage of the process, review and triage of resumes, virtual briefing with client after position
closes, emails to release or retain applicants, and provision of application materials of retained candidates to the client.
Individual Resume Analysis and Customized Candidate Questions 1 $250 per candidate
SGR can provide a written analysis of application materials, along with a list of suggested questions to ask the candidate
for further clarification.
Questionnaire 1 $250 per candidate
Includes development of written exercise customized to the position and designed to provide greater insights into
candidate through processes and communication styles. SGR distributes questionnaire to candidates, evaluates
questionnaires, and hold a virtual briefing with client after all questionnaires are received.
2015 PRICING
Component-Based Executive Search Pricing, continued
Online Interviews 1 $250 per candidate
Online interviews allow a search committee to see candidates in an interview situation without having to pay for travel
expenses. SGR provides recommended position-specific questions, prompts candidates to complete online interview,
and emails a link to client to view the interviews.
Comprehensive Media Reports 1 $500 per candidate
SGR uses a proprietary media search process to go far beyond automated Google/LexisNexis searches typically used
by other firms. SGR's process is customized to provide a comprehensive media search on each candidate.View a
sample media report at: www.tinyuri.com/SGRmedia.
Management Style Analysis 1 $150 per candidate
SGR uses the DiSC Management psychometric assessment to provide detailed insights regarding how a candidate
would lead and manage an organization. This report provides valuable information regarding a candidate's preferred
management style. View a sample report at: www.tinyuri.com/SGRdisc. SGR also provides a DiSC Management
Comparison Report. At a glance, this report provides a side-by-side view of each candidate's preferred management
style. View a sample comparison report at:
www.tinyuri.com/SGRteamD!SC.
Interview Support 1 $350
Interview support includes provision of customized interview questions (designed for onsite interviews), a guide to the
legal aspects of interviewing, SGR assessment exercise specific to the position, and a behavioral interview guide.
Background Checks 1 $300 each
Through SGR's partnership with a licensed private investigations firm, we are able to provide our clients with the most
detailed and comprehensive background reports, which include the information listed below. View a sample background
screening report at: www.tinyuri.com/SGRscreening.
SSN trace and address verification
Credit and financial summaries and credit bureau report
Personal information, address, and employment comparisons
County criminal and civil records search (for last three counties of residence)
State criminal records search (for last three states of residence).
Nationwide wants and warrants, Federal criminal records search, InstaCriminal national search, and
Global homeland security search
Sex offender records search
Driving/motor vehicle records
Education verification for highest degree obtained
Reference Checks 1 $100 each
SGR can provide the client a specific list of contacts to request from the candidate, based on the type of position.The
cost for reference checks is $100 per completed phone call. SGR provides a written (anonymous)summary of reference
checks.
Site Visits i $1,000 per day plus travel expenses
SGR can make onsite visits to a candidate's current community and workplace to gain additional insight into how a
candidate is perceived in the community and by coworkers.
Team Building Workshop 1 $4,000 plus travel expenses and $150 per person for 1-OPT reports
SGR can provide a customized team building workshop after you hire for the position. SGR utilizes I-OPT, which is a
validated measurement tool that shows how a person perceives and processes information. Because people"see"
different things when they assess a situation, they are motivated to take various courses of action, so understanding you
and your colleagues' I-OPT Profiles will enable you to work much more effectively as a team. Price is$4,000 for a half-
day onsite workshop, plus travel expenses and $150 per person for I-OPT reports, which include Individual Analysis
Report, Emotional Impact Management Report, Change Management Report, and Team Management Report.Two-
Person Reports can be ordered for an additional fee of$50 per report.View sample reports (under I-OPT)at:
www.governmentresource.com/assessments.
5/5/2015 MBC Review
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORTH
DATE: 5/5/2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27274 LOG NAME: 02SGR
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Strategic
Government Resources, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $366,000.00 Annually for
Employee Training, Executive Recruitments and Consulting Services (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Master Professional Services Agreement
with Strategic Government Resources, Inc., for employee training, executive searches and consulting services
in an amount not to exceed $366,000.00 annually.
DISCUSSION:
The City uses a variety of vendors for employee training and recruitment services annually. In May 2013,
(M&C C-26261) a multi-year contract was awarded to Strategic Government Resources, Inc. (SGR), to
develop and deliver appropriate in-class and online training throughout the organization that would focus on
accountability, supervision and core competencies that aligned with the new performance evaluation
system. SGR was selected by an evaluation team of City employees from several departments.
Since 2014, SGR has provided a core set of courses for employee training. SGR's knowledge and
experience with Fort Worth's organizational philosophy is critical to the continued development of the training
program and will provide consistency in the delivery of core content to employees.
The Human Resources Department also utilizes an SGR contract for national recruitment and selection
services for various positions throughout the City. SGR is currently providing these services for a number of
positions including Assistant City Manager, Director of Neighborhood Services, Director of Property
Management and Assistant Director of Finance. SGR has demonstrated they have in place the strategy,
personnel, experience and network to conduct these services effectively. SGR is familiar with the dynamics
and culture of the City of Fort Worth as a result of their broad work in other areas, as mentioned
above. Authorizing a Master Services Agreement with SGR will eliminate duplicate efforts by departments
and allow similar services to be provided to various departments on a non-exclusive as needed basis.
M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the
Department and approved by the M/WBE Office for the professional service contract with Strategic
Government Resources, Inc., in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of these services
are from a source where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible.
TERM - This Agreement shall be effective upon execution and shall remain in effect for one year from the
date of execution.
RENEWALS - This Agreement may be renewed at the City's option for four consecutive terms of one year
each. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that sufficient funds have been
appropriated during the renewal terms. The pricing during any renewal term shall not exceed five percent of
the previous years' pricing.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the participating departments and that prior to an expenditure being
made, the participating department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds without exceeding
existing appropriations.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Lynda Johnson (6222)
Additional Information Contact: Brian Dickerson (7783)
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