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Charging Site Host Agreement
This CHARGING SITE HOST AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY
OF FORT WORTH (the "City" or "Charging Site Host"), a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, and Revitalize
Charging Solutions, Inc. ("Consultant" or"RCS"), a Texas Corporation. City and RCS are each individually referred to
herein as a"party" and collectively referred to as the"parties."
This Agreement is between:
Revitalize Charging Solutions, Inc. ("RCS" or"Consultant"):
Revitalize Charging Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 331062, Fort Worth, TX 76163
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Charging Site Host Name ("Charging Site Host' or"City"):
City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Department Contact:
Address: 311 W. 10" St.
City, State, Zip Code: Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Contact Name: Peter Elliott
Phone(s): 817-392-7977
Email: peter.elliott@fortworthtexas.gov
EVSE Site (the "Site"):
Site Address: 401 West 13"' Street
City, State, Zip Code: Fort Worth, Texas 76102
County: Tarrant
Electrical Utility: Oncor Electric
Please use Chart on Attachment A to list multiple locations and denote any known
special instructions.Any reference to the Site herein shall include all locations listed on
Attachment A.
RCS and the Charging Site Host agree as follows:
1. Term of Agreement; Competitive Process.
i i This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect for a trial period of four
rrn and a half (4.5) months or eighteen (18) weeks after the Effective Date (the "Term"), subject to the
c termination rights as provided in Section 10 herein. Upon expiration of the Term or the earlier termination of
rn this Agreement, the Charging Site Host shall have no obligation to enter into any further agreement with
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RCS. Furthermore, RCS acknowledges that (i) the Charging Site Host may request proposals on a
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competitive basis upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement, and (ii) while
RCS shall be eligible to participate in the competitive process if opened, the Charging Site Host shall have
no obligation to select RCS by virtue of entering into this Agreement.
2. Terms and Definitions
The definitions for the following terms which are used throughout this Agreement are as follows:
EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, including, but not limited to, the electric
vehicle charging station
Media Content Video, audio, or print messages, information or advertising displayed on the
EVSE, including commercial advertising, graphic wraps, labeling, banner
advertisements, and movie clips
RCS Network Revitalize Charging Solutions EVSE Network
Site Mutually agreeable location(s)where the EVSE will be used at the address(es)
listed above
3. RCS Goods and Services
In consideration of Charging Site Host entering into this Agreement, RCS agrees to provide the following
goods and services:
1. Provide 1 Level II (240 VAC) EVSE(s)for public use;
2. Support to Charging Site Host for installation of the EVSE at the Site(s) identified above;
3. Ongoing maintenance of the EVSE in accordance with the terms set forth herein for the Term of
the Agreement; and
4. Bi-weekly usage reports and other pertinent operational information relating to the Site and the
EVSE.
4. EVSE Data
In consideration of RCS entering into this Agreement, Charging Site Host shall provide RCS with a 3'x3'
pad space on its property at a mutually agreed upon location to allow for the installation and operation of
the EVSE. Furthermore, Charging Site Host agrees to allow RCS access to the EVSE at the Site,
along with any other equipment or systems utilized in connection with the existing sources of electrical
energy, so that RCS will be able to collect and transmit EVSE data regarding public use of the EVSE
during the Term of this Agreement
5. Installation; Electricity Supply; Permits and Licensure.
As partial consideration for Charging Site Host to enter into this Agreement, RCS shall provide and install
the EVSE at the Site at its own cost and expense. Subject to the timely fulfillment by Charging Site Host of
its obligations, the installation of the EVSE at the Site will occur no earlier than the date on which the
Agreement is signed. RCS shall arrange for, at its cost and expense, for sufficient electricity to be supplied
to the Site to the extent necessary to allow for the EVSE to operate as intended. RCS shall directly enter
into the contract regarding the supply of the electricity to the Site and shall make direct payments to the
electricity supplier without seeking reimbursement from the Charging Site Host. RCS and Charging Site
Host shall cooperate with each other to obtain any licensure and/or permits required for (i) supplying
sufficient electricity to the Site and (ii) the installation and operation of the EVSE at the Site. RCS shall be
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responsible for all cost and expense incurred in obtaining any such licensure and/or permits.
6. Media Content
The Parties acknowledge and agree that RCS shall have control over the solicitation, contracting, and
distribution of any and all Media Content data transmitted on the Revitalize Charging Solutions
Charging Stations subject to the Charging Site Host's approval as outlined in this section. RCS will take
reasonable efforts to avoid distributing Media Content which conflicts with Charging Site Host media and
advertising at the Site. RCS will submit to the Charging Site Host's designated representative all
advertisement for display on the EVSE during the term of this Agreement for review, prior to displaying
any advertisement on the Revitalize Charging Solutions Charging Stations. The Charging Site Host's
representative should review and provide feedback within 72 regular business hours from receipt of the
advertisement. If Charging Site Host's representative fails to provide feedback within the allotted time,
RCS shall contact the Charging Site Host's representative via phone for a discussion. If Charging Site
Host does not respond, RCS shall consider the lack of response disapproval of the advertisement. If
advertising is satisfactory to Charging Site Host's representative, such individual will respond with
written approval, and at such time, RCS will then be authorized to display advertising. Any modifications
to the previously approved advertising shall be sent to the Charging Site Host for review and approval.
7. Charging Site Host's Representations and Warranties
Charging Site Host covenants to RCS that the Charging Site Host:
a) Will allow RCS and its employees, agents, and contractors reasonable access to the EVSE in
order for RCS to collect, use, maintain and distribute the data contained therein;
b) Will participate in RCS surveys and provide timely responses to RCS' requests for information
from Charging Site Host;
c) Will allow all compatible vehicles to charge at the EVSE;
d) Will allow RCS to display advertising on the touch screen in accordance with Section 6,
Media Content, above;
e) Will not allow the EVSE to be maintained, opened, modified, reverse engineered,
disassembled on the whole or any part thereof in any manner, or repaired by any employee of
the Charging Site Host, except only in emergency situations;
f) Will not transfer, assign, encumber or pledge the EVSE;
g) Assumes all responsibility in obtaining approvals by property owners, landlords, and corporate
offices, as applicable;
h) Will use commercially reasonable efforts, but no less than the same standard of care used to
secure their own property, to prevent damage and vandalism to the EVSE by any employee of the
Charging Site Host;
i) Will not uninstall or otherwise tamper with the EVSE.
8. Ownership
Title to and ownership of the EVSE will be retained by RCS. The software associated with and that
operates the EVSE is exclusively owned by RCS. All of the information, content, services and software
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displayed on, transmitted through, or used in connection with the use and operation of the EVSE,
including, but not limited to, advertising (in accordance with Section 6 above), text, photographs, images,
illustrations, video, html, source and object code, software, data, Internet account access, (collectively,
the "Content") is owned by RCS and its affiliates, licensors, or suppliers. The "Content" is protected
by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United States of America.
9.Use of Trademarks/Advertising
Neither RCS nor the Charging Site Host shall have the right to use the name and trademarks owned by the
other Party.10.Termination of this Agreement
10. Termination Rights
10.1 RCS' Termination Right: This Agreement may be terminated by RCS, at any time and for
any reason, by providing the Charging Site Host with thirty (30) days prior written notice, whereupon the
Parties shall be fully released from their respective duties, rights, obligations and liabilities under this
Agreement except as provided below. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event RCS
terminates this Agreement due to the EVSE being damaged, altered, or tampered with by Charging Site
Host and/or its affiliates, then termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective immediately.
10.2 Charging Site Host's Termination Right: This Agreement may be terminated by the
Charging Site Host immediately upon written notice to RCS.
10.3 Upon such termination of this Agreement under Section 10.1 or 10.2, RCS shall be
obligated to disable and remove (at its sole cost and expense) any or all of the EVSE installed at
the Site and terminate the services provided thereto. RCS shall restore the Site and surrounding area to
the same condition as prior to the installation of the EVSE. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
herein, upon termination of this Agreement, Charging Site Host shall allow RCS a reasonable period of
time, and provide RCS access to the premises, to remove the EVSE installed thereon. In the event RCS
does not remove the EVSE within thirty (30) days after termination of this Agreement, the Charging Site
Host may arrange for the EVSE to be removed from the Site and have the right to be reimbursed for the
cost of removal; provided, however, that Charging Site Host shall make the EVSE available for pickup by a
representative of RCS for a reasonable period of time after notifying RCS that the EVSE has been
removed. The obligations of Charging Site Host in the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
11. EVSE Maintenance
RCS will repair or replace, at RCS' option and its cost and expense, the EVSE or part(s) or component(s)
thereof. RCS makes no representation or warranty as to minimum uptime of the EVSE during the Term of
this Agreement.
RCS will not be responsible for any damage or failure resulting from the Charging Site Host's and any of
its affiliates' negligence, willful misconduct, misuse or alteration of the EVSE, and/or any
repair/maintenance not performed or authorized by RCS or its authorized representatives. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary herein, any repairs and/or replacements of the EVSE or any related parts or
components, which are necessitated as a result of the Charging Site Host's and/or its affiliates negligence,
willful misconduct, misuse, alteration, and/or unauthorized repair or maintenance thereto, shall be at the sole
cost and expense of the Charging Site Host and shall be payable to RCS promptly upon demand thereof.
Furthermore, RCS shall have no liability or obligation to indemnify Charging Site Host, its affiliates or any
third parties for any losses or damages incurred, suffered, or alleged to have been incurred or suffered, as
a result of the aforementioned negligence, willful misconduct, misuse, alteration, or unauthorized repair or
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maintenance of the EVSE and/or its related parts or components.
12. Insurance
12.1 Throughout the Term of this Agreement, RCS shall maintain a commercial general liability insurance
policy, in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual general aggregate, covering claims arising out of liability for bodily injury,
death, personal injury, advertising injury and property damage occurring in and about the property on which
the Site is located and otherwise resulting from any acts and operations relative to RCS operations at the
site. Additionally, RCS shall cause its insurer to name the City as an additional insured on RCS's Insurance
Policy. RCS shall provide the Host with a certificate of insurance regarding RCS Policy within thirty (30)
days of execution of this Agreement.
12.2 RCS shall carry the following insurance coverage with a company that is licensed to do business in
Texas or otherwise approved by the City:
1. Commercial General Liability
A. Combined limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate.
B. Defense costs shall be outside the limits of liability.
2. Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance requirements per the amount
required by statute.
12.3 General Insurance Requirements:
1. All applicable policies shall name the City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may
appear. The term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers in
respect to the contracted services.
2. The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation (Right of Recovery) in favor
of the City of Fort Worth.
3. A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be
provided to the City. Ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of
premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address.
4. 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.
5. Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a
waiver of the insurance requirement.
6. Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Consultant has obtained all required insurance shall be
delivered to and approved by the City's Risk Management Division prior to execution of this
Agreement.
13. Governing Law; Construction.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If
any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not
be affected but shall be enforced to the extent permitted by law. The captions, headings and titles in this
Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect its interpretation. This Agreement
shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party
causing this Agreement to be drafted. All terms and words used in this Agreement, regardless of the
number or gender in which they are used, shall be deemed to include any other number and any other
gender as the context may require. Each party hereby consents to the exclusive venue and personal
jurisdiction of the courts located in Tarrant County, Texas.
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14. Venue
For all actions arising out of this Agreement, RCS and Charging Site Host hereby irrevocably and
unconditionally submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Tarrant County, Texas, the State of Texas and the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, as applicable, and all courts competent to
hear any appeal therefrom.
15. DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNITY.
A. RCS DOES NOT MAKE, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY WARRANTY,
CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, ORAL OR STATUTORY, WITH
RESPECT TO THE EVSE, USAGE, AND/OR SUCCESS THEREOF, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY, CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION: (A) OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR
ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE; OR (B) THAT THE
OPERATION OF ANY SOFTWARE SUPPLIED WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.
FURTHERMORE, RCS DOES NOT MAKE, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY WARRANTY,
CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, ORAL OR STATUTORY, TO THE
CHARGING SITE HOST, ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY WITH RESPECT
TO THE PROFITABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY MINIMUM AMOUNT OF
REVENUE) OF THE EVSE OR THIS AGREEMENT.
B. LIABILITY. RCS SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL PROPERTY
LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT
CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF RCS, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
C. INDEMNIFICATION. RCS HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD
HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CHARGING SITE HOST, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND
EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR
CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO RCS'S BUSINESS, AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS) PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, AND DAMAGES
FOR CLAIMS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS
OF RCS, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
D. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT—
(i) RCS warrants that all Deliverables, or any part thereof, furnished hereunder, including but not
limited to: programs, documentation, software, analyses, applications, methods, ways, and
processes (in this Section 15D each individually referred to as a "Deliverable" and collectively as the
"Deliverables,") do not infringe upon or violate any patent, copyrights, trademarks, service marks,
trade secrets, or any intellectual property rights or other third party proprietary rights, in the
performance of services under this Agreement.
(ii) RCS shall be liable and responsible for any and all claims made against the Charging Site Hostfor
infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, service mark, trade secret, or other intellectual
property rights by the use of or supplying of any Deliverable(s) in the course of performance or
completion of, or in any way connected with providing the services, or the Charging Site Host's
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continued use of the Deliverable(s) hereunder.
(iii) RCS agrees to indemnify, defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, including the
payment of attorney's fees, any claim or action against the Charging Site Host for infringement of
any patent, copyright, trade mark, service mark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right
arising from Charging Site Host 's use of the Deliverable(s), or any part thereof, in accordance with
this Agreement, it being understood that this agreement to indemnify, defend, settle or pay shall not
apply if the Charging Site Host modifies or misuses the Deliverable(s). So long as RCS bears the
cost and expense of payment for claims or actions against the City pursuant to this section 15, RCS
shall have the 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, Charging Site Host
shall have the right to fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as
necessary to protect the Charging Site Host's interest, and Charging Site Host agrees to cooperate
with RCS in doing so. In the event Charging Site Host, for whatever reason, assumes the
responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for any claim or action brought against the
Charging Site Host for infringement arising under this Agreement, the Charging Site Host shall 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, RCS shall fully
participate and cooperate with the Charging Site Host in defense of such claim or action. Charging
Site Host agrees to give RCS timely written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of all
papers Charging Site Host may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Charging
Site Host's assumption of payment of costs or expenses shall not eliminate RCS's duty to indemnify
the Charging Site Host under this Agreement. If the Deliverable(s), 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 materially adversely restricted, RCS shall terminate this Agreement, upon which the
parties shall be released of all future obligations under this Agreement. RCS'S OBLIGATIONS
HEREUNDER SHALL BE SECURED BY THE REQUISITE INSURANCE COVERAGE AND AMOUNTS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 12 OF THIS AGREEMENT.
16. Notices
All notices given under this Agreement (each, a "Notice") shall be in writing and delivered to the
addresses of the parties as applicable, by one or more of the following methods, (i) given by certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and is deemed given on the third (3rd) business day
after the date of posting in a United States Post Office, (ii) given by a nationally recognized overnight
courier and is deemed given one day after delivery to the overnight courier, or (iii) given by personal
delivery and is deemed given upon receipt by the notified party. At any time, either party may designate in
writing to the other party a different notice address.
17. Changes
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except by a written instrument signed by the Parties.
18. Waiver
No waiver by either Party of any breach, default or violation of any term, warranty, representation,
agreement, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any subsequent
breach, default or violation of the same or other term, warranty, representation, agreement, covenant,
condition or provision of this Agreement.
19. Assignment
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Parties hereto and their respective
successors, and permitted assigns. This Agreement may be assigned by RCS only with the prior written
consent of Charging Site Host. Any assignment which does not satisfy the requirement of the preceding
sentence shall be null and void.
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20. Survival of Obligations and Liabilities
Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either party of any obligation under this Agreement which
expressly or by implication survives termination of this Agreement including its obligations under the
following section headings: Termination of this Agreement, Insurance, Limitation of Liability, Governing
Law, and Venue. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this
Agreement will not affect or impair the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which
will remain in full force and effect.
21. Entire Agreement, Relationship
This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties relative to the
subject matter herein, and supersedes any prior agreements and understandings between the parties
relating to such subject matter, whether verbal or written. This Agreement may be executed in one or
more counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and
the same document. The parties agree that signatures transmitted by facsimile or e-mail (electronically
scanned) shall be binding as if they were original signatures.
22. Governmental Powers
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, the Charging Site Host does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers.
23. Review of Counsel
The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed 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.
24. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information
24.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. RCS hereby warrants to the Charging Site Host that RCS has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to RCS's services under this
Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, RCS
hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to the Charging Site Host in writing.
24.2 Confidential Information. The Charging Site Host acknowledges that RCS may use products,
materials, or methodologies proprietary to RCS. The Charging Site Host agrees that RCS's provision of
services under this Agreement shall not be grounds for the Charging Site Host 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. Each party, for itself and its respective officers, agents and
employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by the other party ("Confidential
Information") as confidential so long as it is marked "Proprietary and Confidential" and shall not disclose
any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of the other party unless required to
do so under Texas law.
24.3 Unauthorized Access. Each party shall store and maintain Confidential Information in a secure
manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt Confidential
Information in any way. Each party shall notify the other party immediately if the security or integrity of any
Confidential information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
the parties shall, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with each other in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with each
other to protect such information from further unauthorized disclosure.
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25. Right to Audit
RCS agrees that the Charging Site Host shall, until the expiration of the Term this Agreement, have access
to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and
records of RCS involving transactions relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to the Charging Site
Host. RCS agrees that the Charging Site Host shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary RCS facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct
audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The Charging Site Host shall give RCS not less
than 10 days written notice of any intended audits.
RCS further agrees to include in all its subcontractor agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the
subcontractor agrees that the Charging Site Host shall, until expiration of three (3) years after final payment
of the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the subcontract, and
further that Charging Site Host shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities
and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with
the provisions of this paragraph. Charging Site Host shall give subcontractor not less than 10 days written
notice of any intended audits.
26. Independent Contractor
It is expressly understood and agreed that RCS shall operate as an independent contractor as to all rights
and privileges granted herein, and not as agent, representative or employee of the Charging Site Host.
Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, RCS shall have the
exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts
and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors. RCS
acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the Charging Site Host,
its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, servants,
contractors and subcontractors. RCS further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation
of a partnership or joint enterprise between Charging Site Host and RCS. It is further understood that the
Charging Site Host shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of RCS or any
officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors of RCS. Neither RCS, nor any officers, agents,
servants, employees or subcontractors of RCS shall be entitled to any employment benefits from the
Charging Site Host. RCS shall 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 subcontractors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have c used thA Agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives to be effective this ay of 015 ("Effective Date").
CITY OF FORT WORTH: REVITALIZE CHARGING SOLUTIONS, INC.,
a Texas corporation
By: � By:
Jay Chapa Name: Edward Morgan
Assistant City Manager Title:Chief Executive Officer
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OFFICIAL RECORD
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