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6785 Executed ContractDocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 CONTRACTBYANDBETWEEN CITYOFDENTON, TEXASANDAIRGASUSA, LLC CONTRACT6785) THISCONTRACTismadeandenteredintothis date ______________________, by andbetweenAirgasUSA, LLCacorporation, whoseaddressis1139FortWorthDrive, Denton, TX76201, hereinafterreferredtoas "Contractor," andtheCITYOFDENTON, TEXAS, ahome rulemunicipalcorporation, hereinafterreferredtoas "City," tobeeffectiveuponapprovalofthe DentonCityCouncilandsubsequentexecutionofthisContractbytheDentonCityManageror hisdulyauthorizeddesignee. Forandinconsiderationofthecovenantsandagreementscontainedherein, andforthe mutualbenefitstobeobtainedhereby, thepartiesagreeasfollows: SCOPEOFSERVICES Suppliershallprovideproductsand/orservicesin document IFB6785 WaterTreatmentChemicals, acopyofwhichisonfileattheofficeofPurchasing Agentandincorporatedhereinforallpurposes. TheContractconsistsofthiswrittenagreement andthefollowingitemswhichareattachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbyreference: a) SpecialTermsandConditions b) IFB6785 (onFileattheOfficeofthePurchasing Agent); c) CityofDentonStandardTermsandConditions C d) InsuranceRequirements D e) CertificateofInterestedPartiesElectronicFiling (Exhibit "E"); f) (Exhibit "F"); g) HouseBill89Verification h) SenateBill252Certification ThesedocumentsmakeuptheContractdocumentsandwhatiscalledforbyoneshallbe asbindingasifcalledforbyall. Intheeventofaninconsistencyorconflictinanyoftheprovisions oftheContractdocuments, theinconsistencyorconflictshallberesolvedbygivingprecedence firsttothewrittenagreementthentothecontractdocumentsintheorderinwhichtheyarelisted Thepartiesagreetotransactbusinesselectronically. Anystatutoryrequirementsthatcertainterms beinwritingwillbesatisfiedusingelectronicdocumentsandsigning. Electronicsigningofthis documentwillbedeemedanoriginalforalllegalpurposes. Contract6785 Page1of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 INWITNESSWHEREOF, thepartiesofthesepresentshaveexecutedthisagreementin theyearanddayfirstabovewritten. CONTRACTOR BY: ______________________________ AUTHORIZEDSIGNATURETHISAGREEMENTHASBEEN BOTHREVIEWEDANDAPPROVED Date: _______________________________ astofinancialandoperational obligationsandbusinessterms. Name:______________________________ Title: _______________________________ SIGNATURE PRINTEDNAME PHONENUMBER TITLE EMAILADDRESS DEPARTMENT TEXASETHICSCOMMISSION CERTIFICATENUMBER CITYOFDENTON, TEXAS ATTEST: JENNIFERWALTERS, CITYSECRETARY BY: TODDHILEMAN CITYMANAGER BY: __________________________________ Date: APPROVEDASTOLEGALFORM: AARONLEAL, CITYATTORNEY BY: __________________________________ Contract6785 Page2of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 ExhibitA SpecialTermsandConditions 1. TotalContractAmount Thecontracttotalforservicesshallnotexceed $250,000.00. PricingshallbeperExhibitF attached. 2. ContractTerms Thecontracttermwillbeone (1) year, effectivefromdateofaward. TheCityandtheSupplier shallhavetheoptiontorenewthiscontractforanadditionaltwo (2) one-yearperiods. ThecontractshallcommenceupontheissuanceofaNoticeofAwardbytheCityofDentonand shallautomaticallyreneweachyear, fromthedateofawardbyCityCouncil, unlesseitherparty notifiestheotherpriortothescheduledrenewaldate. AtthesoleoptionoftheCityofDenton, the contractmaybefurtherextendedasneeded, nottoexceedatotalofsix (6) months. 3. PriceEscalationandDe-escalation TheCitywillimplementanescalation/de-escalationpriceadjustmentquarterly. The escalation/de-escalationwillbebaseduponmanufacturerpublishedpricingsheetstothevendor. Thepricewillbeincreasedordecreasedbaseduponthequarterlypercentagechangeinthe Shouldthechangeexceedordecreaseaminimumthresholdvalueof +/-1%, thenthestatedeligible bidpricesshallbeadjustedinaccordancewiththepublishedpricechange. Itisthesupplierorthe Citiesresponsibilitytorequestapriceadjustmentquarterlyinwriting. Ifnorequestismade, then itwillbeassumedthatthebidpricewillbeineffect. Thesuppliermustsubmitormake availablethemanufacturerspricingsheetusedtocalculatethebidproposal, toparticipate intheescalation/de-escalationclause. ExhibitC StandardPurchaseTermsandConditions ThesestandardTermsandConditionsandtheTermsandConditions, Specifications, Drawings contracts/purchaseordersissuedbytheCityofDentonhereinafterreferredtoastheCityorBuyer andtheSellerorrespondenthereinafterreferredtoasContractororSupplier. Anydeviationsmust Supplier. NoTermsandConditionscontainedin statementshallservetomodifythetermssetforthherein. Ifthereisaconflictbetweenthe provisionsonthefaceofthecontract/purchaseorderthesewrittenprovisionswilltakeprecedence. TheContractoragreesthatthecontractshallbegovernedbythefollowingtermsandconditions, unlessexceptionsaredulynotedandfullynegotiated. Unlessotherwisespecifiedinthecontract, Sections3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, and36shallapplyonlytoasolicitationtopurchasegoods, and sections9, 10, 11, 22and32shallapplyonlytoasolicitationtopurchaseservicestobeperformed Contract6785 Page3of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 of-way. 1. . TheContractorshallfullyandtimelyprovideall theterms, covenants, andconditionsoftheContractandallapplicableFederal, State, andlocal laws, rules, andregulations. 2. EFFECTIVEDATE/TERM. UnlessotherwisespecifiedintheSolicitation, thisContractshall beeffectiveasofthedatethecontractissignedbytheCity, andshallcontinueineffectuntilall obligationsareperformedinaccordancewiththeContract. 3. CONTRACTORTOPACKAGEDELIVERABLES: TheContractorwillpackage deliverablesinaccordancewithgoodcommercialpracticeandshallincludeapackinglistshowing thedescriptionofeachitem, thequantityandunitpriceunlessotherwiseprovidedinthe SpecificationsorSupplementalTermsandConditions, eachshippingcontainershallbeclearly addressandpurchaseorderorpurchasereleasenumberandthepriceagreementnumberif applicable, (c) Containernumberandtotalnumberofcontainers, e.g. box1of4boxes, and (d) the numberofthecontainerbearingthepackinglist. TheContractorshallbearcostofpackaging. Deliverablesshallbesuitablypackedtosecurelowesttransportationcostsandtoconformtoall therequirementsofcommoncarriersandanyapplicablespecification. TheCity'scountorweight shallbefinalandconclusiveonshipmentsnotaccompaniedbypackinglists. 4. SHIPMENTUNDERRESERVATIONPROHIBITED: TheContractorisnotauthorizedto shipthedeliverablesunderreservationandnotenderofabillofladingwilloperateasatenderof deliverables. 5. TITLE & RISKOFLOSS: TitletoandriskoflossofthedeliverablesshallpasstotheCity onlywhentheCityactuallyreceivesandacceptsthedeliverables. 6. DELIVERYTERMSANDTRANSPORTATIONCHARGES: Deliverablesshallbe shippedF.O.B. pointofdeliveryunlessotherwisespecifiedintheSupplementalTermsand Conditions. Unlessotherwisestated alldeliveryandtransportationcharges. TheCityshallhavetherighttodesignatewhatmethodof transportationshallbeusedtoshipthedeliverables. Theplaceofdeliveryshallbethatsetforth thepurchaseorder. 7. RIGHTOFINSPECTIONANDREJECTION: TheCityexpresslyreservesallrightsunder law, including, butnotlimitedtotheUniformCommercialCode, toinspectthedeliverablesat deliverybeforeacceptingthem, andtorejectdefectiveornon-conformingdeliverables. IftheCity furnish, orcausetobefurnished, withoutadditionalcharge, allreasonablefacilitiesandassistance totheCitytofacilitatesuchinspection. 8. NOREPLACEMENTOFDEFECTIVETENDER: Everytenderordeliveryofdeliverables mustfullycomplywithallprovisionsoftheContractastotimeofdelivery, quality, andquantity. Anynon-complyingtendershallconstituteabreachandtheContractorshallnothavetherightto Contract6785 Page4of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 substituteaconformingtender; provided, wherethetimeforperformancehasnotyetexpired, the ContractormaynotifytheCityoftheintentiontocureandmaythenmakeaconformingtender withinthetimeallottedinthecontract. 9. PLACEANDCONDITIONOFWORK: TheCityshallprovidetheContractoraccesstothe siteswheretheContractoristoperformtheservicesasrequiredinorderfortheContractorto performtheservicesinatimelyandefficientmanner, inaccordancewithandsubjecttothe applicablesecuritylaws, rules, andregulations. TheContractoracknowledgesthatithassatisfied essentialcharacteristicsoftheworksites, thequalityandquantityofmaterials, equipment, labor andfacilitiesnecessarytoperformtheservices, andanyotherconditionorstateoffactwhichcould herebyreleasesandholdstheCityharmlessfromandagainstanyliabilityorclaimfordamagesof anykindornatureiftheactualsiteorserviceconditionsdifferfromexpectedconditions. Thecontractorshall, atalltimes, exercisereasonableprecautionsforthesafetyoftheiremployees, 10. WORKFORCE A. TheContractorshallemployonlyorderlyandcompetentworkers, skilledintheperformance oftheserviceswhichtheywillperformundertheContract. B. TheContractor, itsemployees, subcontractors, andsubcontractor'semployeesmaynotwhile engagedinparticipatingorrespondingtoasolicitationorwhileinthecourseandscopeof deliveringgoodsorservicesunderaCityofDentoncontractorontheCity'sproperty . i. useorpossessafirearm, includingaconcealedhandgunthatislicensedunderstatelaw, exceptasrequiredbythetermsofthecontract; or ii. useorpossessalcoholicorotherintoxicatingbeverages, illegaldrugsorcontrolled substances, normaysuchworkersbeintoxicated, orundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs, on thejob. C. IftheCityortheCity'srepresentativenotifiestheContractorthatanyworkerisincompetent, disorderlyordisobedient, hasknowinglyorrepeatedlyviolatedsafetyregulations, haspossessed anyfirearms, orhaspossessedorwasundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugsonthejob, the ContractorshallimmediatelyremovesuchworkerfromContractservices, andmaynotemploy suchworkeragainonContractserviceswithouttheCity'spriorwrittenconsent. Immigration: TheContractorrepresentsandwarrantsthatitshallcomplywiththerequirements oftheImmigrationReformandControlActof1986and1990regardingemploymentverification andretentionofverificationformsforanyindividualshiredonorafterNovember6, 1986, who willperformanylabororservicesundertheContractandtheIllegalImmigrationReformand 11. COMPLIANCEWITHHEALTH, SAFETY, ANDENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS complyfullywithallapplicablefederal, state, andlocalhealth, safety, andenvironmentallaws, ordinances, rulesandregulationsintheperformanceoftheservices, includingbutnotlimitedto thosepromulgatedbytheCityandbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration (OSHA). Incaseofconflict, themoststringentsafetyrequirementshallgovern. TheContractorshall indemnifyandholdtheCityharmlessfromandagainstallclaims, demands, suits, actions, Contract6785 Page5of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 obligationsunderthisparagraph. EnvironmentalProtection: TheRespondentshallbeincompliancewithallapplicablestandards, orders, orregulationsissuedpursuanttothemandatesoftheCleanAirAct (42U.S.C. §7401et seq.) andtheFederalWaterPollutionControlAct, asamended, (33U.S.C. §1251etseq.). 12. INVOICES: A. TheContractorshallsubmitseparateinvoicesinduplicateoneachpurchaseorderorpurchase releaseaftereachdelivery. IfpartialshipmentsordeliveriesareauthorizedbytheCity, aseparate invoicemustbesentforeachshipmentordeliverymade. B. ProperInvoicesmustincludeauniqueinvoicenumber, thepurchaseorderordelivery thenameofthepointofcontactfortheDepartment. Invoicesshallbeitemizedand transportationcharges, ifany, shallbelistedseparately. Acopyofthebillofladingandthefreight addressand, ifapplicable, thetaxidentificationnumberontheinvoicemustexactlymatchthe C. Invoicesforlaborshallincludeacopyofalltime-sheetswithtradelaborrateanddeliverables ordernumberclearlyidentified. Invoicesshallalsoincludeatabulationofwork-hoursatthe appropriateratesandgroupedbyworkordernumber. Timebilledforlaborshallbelimitedto hoursactuallyworkedattheworksite. D. UnlessotherwiseexpresslyauthorizedintheContract, theContractorshallpassthroughall Subcontractandotherauthorizedexpensesatactualcostwithoutmarkup. E. Federalexcisetaxes, Statetaxes, orCitysalestaxesmustnotbeincludedintheinvoiced amount. TheCitywillfurnishataxexemptioncertificateuponrequest. 13. PAYMENT: A. AllproperinvoicesneedtobesenttoAccountsPayable. Approvedinvoiceswillbepaidwithin inAccountsPayable, whicheverislater. B. Ifpaymentisnottimelymade, (perparagraphA); interestshallaccrueontheunpaid balanceatthelesseroftheratespecifiedinTexasGovernmentCodeSection2251.025orthe maximumlawfulrate; except, ifpaymentisnottimelymadeforareasonforwhichtheCity maywithholdpaymenthereunder, interestshallnotaccrueuntilten (10) calendardaysafter thegroundsforwithholdingpaymenthavebeenresolved. C. IfpartialshipmentsordeliveriesareauthorizedbytheCity, theContractorwillbepaidforthe partialshipmentordelivery, asstatedabove, providedthattheinvoicematchestheshipmentor delivery. D. TheCitymaywithholdorsetofftheentirepaymentorpartofanypaymentotherwiseduethe Contractortosuchextentasmaybenecessaryonaccountof: i. deliveryofdefectiveornon-conformingdeliverablesbytheContractor; ii. thirdpartyclaims, whicharenotcoveredbytheinsurancewhichtheContractoris requiredtoprovide, arefiledorreasonableevidenceindicatingprobablefilingofsuch claims; iii. failureoftheContractortopaySubcontractors, orforlabor, materialsorequipment; Contract6785 Page6of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 whichisnotcoveredbyinsurancerequiredtobeprovidedbytheContractor; timespecifiedintheContract, andthattheunpaidbalancewouldnotbeadequateto coveractualordamagesfortheanticipateddelay; vi. failureoftheContractortosubmitproperinvoiceswithpurchaseordernumber, withall requiredattachmentsandsupportingdocumentation; or vii. failureoftheContractortocomplywithanymaterialprovisionoftheContract Documents. E. NoticeisherebygiventhatanyawardedfirmwhoisinarrearstotheCityofDentonfor delinquenttaxes, theCitymayoffsetindebtednessowedtheCitythroughpaymentwithholding. F. Paymentwillbemadebycheckunlessthepartiesmutuallyagreetopaymentbycreditcardor electronictransferoffunds. TheContractoragreesthatthereshallbenoadditionalcharges, surcharges, orpenaltiestotheCityforpaymentsmadebycreditcardorelectronicfundstransfer. G. Theawardingorcontinuationofthiscontractisdependentupontheavailabilityoffunding. The Appropriatedandavailablefor thiscontract. TheabsenceofAppropriatedorotherlawfullyavailablefundsshallrenderthe ContractnullandvoidtotheextentfundsarenotAppropriatedoravailableandanydeliverables deliveredbutunpaidshallbereturnedtotheContractor. TheCityshallprovidetheContractor writtennoticeofthefailureoftheCitytomakeanadequateAppropriationforanyfiscalyearto paytheamountsdueundertheContract, orthereductionofanyAppropriationtoanamount insufficienttopermittheCitytopayitsobligationsundertheContract. Intheeventofnoneor inadequateappropriationoffunds, therewillbenopenaltynorremovalfeeschargedtotheCity. 14. TRAVELEXPENSES: Alltravel, lodgingandperdiemexpensesinconnectionwiththe ContractshallbepaidbytheContractor, unlessotherwisestatedinthecontractterms. Duringthe termofthiscontract, thecontractorshallbillandtheCityshallreimbursecontractorforall reasonableandapprovedoutofpocketexpenseswhichareincurredintheconnectionwiththe performanceofdutieshereunder. Notwithstandingtheforegoing, expensesforthetimespentby thecontractorintravelingtoandfromCityfacilitiesshallnotbereimbursed, unlessotherwise negotiated. 15. FINALPAYMENTANDCLOSE-OUT: A. IfaDBE/MBE/WBEProgramPlanisagreedtoandtheContractorhasidentified Subcontractors, theContractorisrequiredtosubmitaContractClose-OutMBE/WBECompliance ReporttothePurchasingManagernolaterthanthe15thcalendardayaftercompletionofallwork underthecontract. Finalpayment, retainage, orbothmaybewithheldiftheContractorisnotin compliancewiththerequirementsasacceptedbytheCity. B. Themakingandacceptanceoffinalpaymentwillconstitute: i. awaiverofallclaimsbytheCityagainsttheContractor, exceptclaims (1) whichhave beenpreviouslyassertedinwritingandnotyetsettled, (2) arisingfromdefectiveworkappearing afterfinalinspection, (3) arisingfromfailureoftheContractortocomplywiththeContractorthe undertheContract, includingbutnotlimitedtoindemnityandwarrantyobligations, or (5) arising otherthanthosepreviouslyassertedinwritingandnotyetsettled. 16. SPECIALTOOLS & TESTEQUIPMENT: IfthepricestatedontheOfferincludesthecost ofanyspecialtoolingorspecialtestequipmentfabricatedorrequiredbytheContractorforthe Contract6785 Page7of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 purposeoffillingthisorder, suchspecialtoolingequipmentandanyprocesssheetsrelatedthereto shallbecomethepropertyoftheCityandshallbeidentifiedbytheContractorassuch. 17. RIGHTTOAUDIT: A. TheCityshallhavetherighttoauditandmakecopiesofthebooks, recordsandcomputations pertainingtotheContract. TheContractorshallretainsuchbooks, records, documentsandother evidencepertainingtotheContractperiodandfiveyearsthereafter, exceptifanauditisinprogress orauditfindingsareyetunresolved, inwhichcaserecordsshallbekeptuntilallaudittasksare completedandresolved. Thesebooks, records, documentsandotherevidenceshallbeavailable, withinten (10) businessdaysofwrittenrequest. Further, theContractorshallalsorequireall Subcontractors, materialsuppliers, andotherpayeestoretainallbooks, records, documentsand otherevidencepertainingtotheContract, andtoallowtheCitysimilaraccesstothosedocuments. Allbooksandrecordswillbemadeavailablewithina50mileradiusoftheCityofDenton. The costoftheauditwillbebornebytheCityunlesstheauditrevealsanoverpaymentof1% orgreater. Ifanoverpaymentof1% orgreateroccurs, thereasonablecostoftheaudit, includinganytravel costs, mustbebornebytheContractorwhichmustbepayablewithinfive (5) businessdaysof receiptofaninvoice. B. FailuretocomplywiththeprovisionsofthissectionshallbeamaterialbreachoftheContract includedraftsandelectronicfiles, evenifsuchdraftsorelectronicfilesaresubsequentlyusedto generateorprepareafinalprinteddocument. 18. SUBCONTRACTORS: A. IftheContractoridentifiedSubcontractorsinaDBE/MBE/WBEagreedtoPlan, theContractor shallcomplywithallrequirementsapprovedbytheCity. TheContractorshallnotinitiallyemploy bstitute anySubcontractoridentifiedinthePlan, unlessthesubstitutehasbeenacceptedbytheCityin writing. NoacceptancebytheCityofanySubcontractorshallconstituteawaiverofanyrightsor remediesoftheCitywithrespecttodefectivedeliverablesprovidedbyaSubcontractor. IfaPlan hasbeenapproved, theContractorisadditionallyrequiredtosubmitamonthlySubcontract AwardsandExpendituresReporttotheProcurement Manager, nolaterthanthetenthcalendarday ofeachmonth. B. WorkperformedfortheContractorbyaSubcontractorshallbepursuanttoawrittencontract betweentheContractorandSubcontractor. Thetermsofthesubcontractmaynotconflictwiththe termsofthe Contract, andshallcontainprovisionsthat: i. requirethatalldeliverablestobeprovidedbytheSubcontractorbeprovidedinstrict accordancewiththeprovisions, specificationsandtermsoftheContract; ii. prohibittheSubcontractorfromfurthersubcontractinganyportionoftheContract withoutthepriorwrittenconsentoftheCityandtheContractor. TheCitymayrequire, as aconditiontosuchfurthersubcontracting, thattheSubcontractorpostapaymentbondin form, substanceandamountacceptabletotheCity; iii. requireSubcontractorstosubmitallinvoicesandapplicationsforpayments, including anyclaimsforadditionalpayments, damagesorotherwise, totheContractorinsufficient timetoenabletheContractortoincludesamewithitsinvoiceorapplicationforpayment totheCityinaccordancewiththetermsoftheContract; iv. requirethatallSubcontractorsobtainandmaintain, throughoutthetermoftheir Contract6785 Page8of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 contract, insuranceinthetypeandamountsspecifiedfortheContractor, withtheCity beinganamedinsuredasitsinterestshallappear; and v. requirethattheSubcontractorindemnifyandholdtheCityharmlesstothesameextent astheContractorisrequiredtoindemnifytheCity. C. TheContractorshallbefullyresponsibletotheCityforallactsandomissionsofthe SubcontractorsjustastheContractorisresponsiblefortheContractor'sownactsandomissions. NothingintheContractshallcreateforthebenefitofanysuchSubcontractoranycontractual relationshipbetweentheCityandanysuchSubcontractor, norshallitcreateanyobligationonthe partoftheCitytopayortoseetothepaymentofanymoneysdueanysuchSubcontractorexcept asmayotherwiseberequiredbylaw. D. TheContractorshallpayeachSubcontractoritsappropriateshareofpaymentsmadetothe Contractornotlaterthanten (10) calendardaysafterreceiptofpaymentfromtheCity. 19. WARRANTY-PRICE: A. TheContractorwarrantsthepricesquotedintheOfferarenohigherthantheContractor's currentpricesonordersbyothersforlikedeliverablesundersimilartermsofpurchase. B. TheContractorcertifiesthatthepricesintheOfferhavebeenarrivedatindependentlywithout consultation, communication, oragreementforthepurposeofrestrictingcompetition, astoany matterrelatingtosuchfeeswithanyotherfirmorwithanycompetitor. C. Inadditiontoanyotherremedyavailable, theCitymaydeductfromanyamountsowedtothe Contractor, orotherwiserecover, anyamountspaidforitemsinexcessoftheContractor'scurrent pricesonordersbyothersforlikedeliverablesundersimilartermsofpurchase. 20. WARRANTY TITLE: TheContractorwarrantsthatithasgoodandindefeasibletitletoall deliverablesfurnishedundertheContract, andthatthedeliverablesarefreeandclearofallliens, claims, securityinterestsandencumbrances. TheContractorshallindemnifyandholdtheCity harmlessfromandagainstalladversetitleclaimstothedeliverables. 21. WARRANTY DELIVERABLES: TheContractorwarrantsandrepresentsthatall deliverablessoldtheCityundertheContractshallbefreefromdefectsindesign, workmanshipor manufacture, andconforminallmaterialrespectstothespecifications, drawings, anddescriptions intheSolicitation, toanysamplesfurnishedbytheContractor, totheterms, covenantsand conditionsoftheContract, andtoallapplicableState, Federalorlocallaws, rules, andregulations, andindustrycodesandstandards. UnlessotherwisestatedintheSolicitation, thedeliverablesshall beneworrecycledmerchandise, andnotusedorreconditioned. A. Recycleddeliverablesshallbeclearlyidentifiedassuch. B. TheContractormaynotlimit, excludeordisclaimtheforegoingwarrantyoranywarranty impliedbylaw; andanyattempttodososhallbewithoutforceoreffect. C. UnlessotherwisespecifiedintheContract, thewarrantyperiodshallbeatleastoneyearfrom thedateofacceptanceofthedeliverablesorfromthedateofacceptanceofanyreplacement deliverables. Ifduringthewarrantyperiod, oneormoreoftheabovewarrantiesarebreached, the Contractorshallpromptlyuponreceiptofdemandeitherrepairthenon-conformingdeliverables, orreplacethenon-conformingdeliverableswithfullyconforming andatnoadditionalcosttotheCity. Allcostsincidentaltosuchrepairorreplacement, including butnotlimitedto, anypackagingandshippingcostsshallbeborneexclusivelybytheContractor. TheCityshallendeavortogivetheContractorwrittennoticeofthebreachofwarrantywithin thirty (30) calendardaysofdiscoveryofthebreachofwarranty, butfailuretogivetimelynotice D. IftheContractorisunableorunwillingtorepairorreplacedefectiveornon-conforming Contract6785 Page9of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 deliverablesasrequiredbytheCity, theninadditiontoanyotheravailableremedy, theCitymay reducethequantityofdeliverablesitmayberequiredtopurchaseundertheContractfromthe Contractor, andpurchaseconformingdeliverablesfromothersources. Insuchevent, the ContractorshallpaytotheCityupondemandtheincreasedcost, ifany, incurredbytheCityto procuresuchdeliverablesfromanothersource. E. IftheContractor isnotthemanufacturer, andthedeliverablesarecoveredbyaseparate otheCity, the ContractorshallassistandcooperatewiththeCitytothefullestextenttoenforcesuch 22. WARRANTY SERVICES: TheContractorwarrantsandrepresentsthatallservicestobe providedtheCityundertheContractwillbefullyandtimelyperformedinagoodandworkmanlike mannerinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedindustrystandardsandpractices, theterms, conditions, andcovenantsoftheContract, andallapplicableFederal, Stateandlocallaws, rules orregulations. A. TheContractormaynotlimit, excludeordisclaimtheforegoingwarrantyoranywarranty impliedbylaw, andanyattempttodososhallbewithoutforceoreffect. B. UnlessotherwisespecifiedintheContract, thewarrantyperiodshallbeatleastoneyearfrom theAcceptanceDate. Ifduringthewarrantyperiod, oneormoreoftheabovewarrantiesare breached, theContractorshallpromptlyuponreceiptofdemandperformtheservicesagainin accordancewithabovestandardatnoadditionalcosttotheCity. Allcostsincidentaltosuch additionalperformanceshallbebornebytheContractor. TheCityshallendeavortogivethe Contractorwrittennoticeofthebreachofwarrantywithinthirty (30) calendardaysofdiscovery thissection. C. IftheContractorisunableorunwillingtoperformitsservicesinaccordancewiththeabove standardasrequiredbytheCity, theninadditiontoanyotheravailableremedy, theCitymay reducetheamountofservicesitmayberequiredtopurchaseundertheContractfromthe Contractor, andpurchaseconformingservicesfromothersources. Insuchevent, theContractor shallpaytotheCityupondemandtheincreasedcost, ifany, incurredbytheCitytoprocuresuch servicesfromanothersource. 23. ACCEPTANCEOFINCOMPLETEORNON-CONFORMINGDELIVERABLES: If, insteadofrequiringimmediatecorrectionorremovalandreplacementofdefectiveornon- conformingdeliverables, theCitypreferstoacceptit, theCitymaydoso. TheContractorshallpay acceptsuchdefectiveornon-conformingdeliverables. Ifanysuchacceptanceoccurspriortofinal payment, theCitymaydeductsuchamountsasarenecessarytocompensatetheCityforthe diminishedvalueofthedefectiveornon-conformingdeliverables. Iftheacceptanceoccursafter finalpayment, suchamountwillberefundedtotheCitybytheContractor. 24. RIGHTTOASSURANCE: WheneveronepartytotheContractingoodfaithhasreasonto assuranceoftheintenttoperform. Intheeventthatnoassuranceisgivenwithinthetimespecified afterdemandismade, thedemandingpartymaytreatthisfailureasananticipatoryrepudiationof theContract. Contract6785 Page10of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 25. STOPWORKNOTICE: TheCitymayissueanimmediateStopWorkNoticeintheevent theContractorisobservedperforminginamannerthatisinviolationofFederal, State, orlocal guidelines, orinamannerthatisdeterminedbytheCitytobeunsafetoeitherlifeorproperty. Uponnotification, theContractorwillceaseallworkuntilnotifiedbytheCitythattheviolationor unsafeconditionhasbeencorrected. TheContractorshallbeliableforallcostsincurredbythe CityasaresultoftheissuanceofsuchStopWorkNotice. 26. DEFAULT: TheContractorshallbeindefaultundertheContractiftheContractor (a) failsto fully, timelyandfaithfullyperformanyofitsmaterialobligationsundertheContract, (b) failsto provideadequateassuranceofperformanceunderParagraph24, (c) becomesinsolventorseeks reliefunderthebankruptcylawsoftheUnitedStatesor (d) makesamaterialmisrepresentationin theCity. 27. TERMINATIONFORCAUSE: IntheeventofadefaultbytheContractor, theCityshall havetherighttoterminatetheContractforcause, bywrittennoticeeffectiveten (10) calendar days, unlessotherwisespecified, afterthedateofsuchnotice, unlesstheContractor, withinsuch reasonablesatisfactionthatsuchdefaultdoesnot, infact, exist. Inadditiontoanyotherremedy availableunderlaworinequity, theCityshallbeentitledtorecoverallactualdamages, costs, judgmentinterestatthemaximumlawfulrate. Additionally, intheeventofadefaultbythe anyOffersubmittedbytheContractormaybedisqualifiedforuptothree (3) years. Allrightsand remediesundertheContractarecumulativeandarenotexclusiveofanyotherrightorremedyprovidedby law. 28. TERMINATIONWITHOUTCAUSE: TheCityshallhavetherighttoterminatethe Contract, inwholeorinpart, withoutcauseany notice. Uponreceiptofanoticeoftermination, theContractorshallpromptlyceaseallfurtherwork pursuanttotheContract, withsuchexceptions, ifany, specifiedinthenoticeoftermination. The CityshallpaytheContractor, totheextentoffundsAppropriatedorotherwiselegallyavailable forsuchpurposes, forallgoodsdeliveredandservicesperformedandobligationsincurredpriorto thedateofterminationinaccordancewiththetermshereof. 29. FRAUD: FraudulentstatementsbytheContractoronanyOfferorinanyreportordeliverable requiredtobesubmittedbytheContractortotheCityshallbegroundsfortheterminationofthe ContractforcausebytheCityandmayresultinlegalaction. 30. DELAYS: A. TheCitymaydelayscheduleddeliveryorotherduedatesbywrittennoticetotheContractorif theCitydeemsitisinitsbestinterest. Ifsuchdelaycausesanincreaseinthecostofthework undertheContract, theCityandtheContractorshallnegotiateanequitableadjustmentforcosts incurredbytheContractorintheContractpriceandexecuteanamendmenttotheContract. The Contractormustassertitsrighttoanadjustmentwithinthirty (30) calendardaysfromthedateof receiptofthenoticeofdelay. Failuretoagreeonanyadjustedpriceshallbehandledunderthe DisputeResolutionprocessspecifiedinparagraph49. However, nothinginthisprovisionshall excusetheContractorfromdelayingthedeliveryasnotified. B. Neitherpartyshallbeliableforanydefaultordelayintheperformanceofitsobligationsunder Contract6785 Page11of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 thisContractif, whileandtotheextentsuchdefaultordelayiscausedbyactsofGod, fire, riots, civilcommotion, labordisruptions, sabotage, sovereignconduct, oranyothercausebeyondthe reasonablecontrolofsuchParty. Intheeventofdefaultordelayincontractperformancedueto anyoftheforegoingcauses, thenthetimeforcompletionoftheserviceswillbeextended; provided, however, insuchanevent, aconferencewillbeheldwithinthree (3) businessdaysto establishamutuallyagreeableperiodoftimereasonablynecessarytoovercometheeffectofsuch failuretoperform. 31. INDEMNITY: A. Definitions: i. "IndemnifiedClaims" shallincludeanyandallclaims, demands, suits, causesofaction, judgmentsandliabilityofeverycharacter, typeordescription, includingallreasonable costsandexpensesoflitigation, mediationorotheralternatedisputeresolutionmechanism, includingattorneyandotherprofessionalfeesfor: (1) damagetoorlossofthepropertyof anyperson (including, butnotlimitedtotheCity, theContractor, theirrespectiveagents, officers, employeesandsubcontractors; theofficers, agents, andemployeesofsuch subcontractors; andthirdparties); and/or (2) death, bodilyinjury, illness, disease, worker's compensation, lossofservices, orlossofincomeorwagestoanyperson (includingbutnot limitedtotheagents, officersandemployeesoftheCity, theContra subcontractors, andthirdparties), ii. "Fault" shallincludethesaleofdefectiveornon- conformingdeliverables, negligence, willfulmisconductorabreachofanylegallyimposed strictliabilitystandard. B. THECONTRACTORSHALL DEFEND (ATTHEOPTIONOFTHECITY), INDEMNIFY, ANDHOLDTHECITY, ITSSUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEESANDELECTEDOFFICIALSHARMLESSFROMANDAGAINSTALL INDEMNIFIEDCLAIMSDIRECTLYARISINGOUTOF, INCIDENTTO, CONCERNINGORRESULTINGFROMTHEFAULTOFTHECONTRACTOR, OR THECONTRACTOR'SAGENTS, EMPLOYEESORSUBCONTRACTORS, INTHE CONTRACT. NOTHINGHEREINSHALLBEDEEMEDTOLIMITTHERIGHTSOF THECITYORTHECONTRACTOR (INCLUDING, BUTNOTLIMITEDTO, THE RIGHTTOSEEKCONTRIBUTION) AGAINSTANYTHIRDPARTYWHOMAYBE LIABLEFORANINDEMNIFIEDCLAIM. 32. INSURANCE: Thefollowinginsurancerequirementsareapplicable, inadditiontothespecific insurancerequirementsdetailedinAppendixAforservicesonly. Thesuccessfulfirmshallprocure andmaintaininsuranceofthetypesandintheminimumamountsacceptabletotheCityofDenton. TheinsuranceshallbewrittenbyacompanylicensedtodobusinessintheStateofTexasand satisfactorytotheCityofDenton. A. GeneralRequirements: i. TheContractorshallataminimumcarryinsuranceinthetypesandamountsindicated andagreedto, assubmittedtotheCityandapprovedbytheCitywithintheprocurement process, forthedurationoftheContract, includingextensionoptionsandholdoverperiods, andduringanywarrantyperiod. endorsementsrequiredtotheCityasverificationofcoveragepriortocontractexecution andwithinfourteen (14) calendardaysafterwrittenrequestfromtheCity. Failureto Contract6785 Page12of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 providetherequiredCertificateofInsurancemaysubjecttheOffertodisqualificationfrom considerationforaward. TheContractormustalsoforwardaCertificateofInsurancetothe Citywheneverapreviouslyidentifiedpolicyperiodhasexpired, oranextensionoptionor holdoverperiodisexercised, asverificationofcontinuingcoverage. iii. TheContractorshallnotcommenceworkuntiltherequiredinsuranceisobtainedand untilsuchinsurancehasbeenreviewedbytheCity. ApprovalofinsurancebytheCityshall notrelieveordecreasetheliabilityoftheContractorhereunderandshallnotbeconstrued tobealimitationofliabilityonthepartoftheContractor. iv. TheContractormustsubmitcertificatesofinsurancetotheCityforallsubcontractors priortothesubcontractorscommencingworkontheproject. companieslicensedtodobusinessintheStateofTexasatthetimethepoliciesareissued andshallbewrittenbycompanieswithA.M. BestratingsofA- VIIorbetter. TheCity ation InsuranceFund. vi. AllendorsementsnamingtheCityasadditionalinsured, waivers, andnoticesof cancellationendorsementsaswellastheCertificateofInsuranceshallcontainthe solicitationnumberandthefollowinginformation: CityofDenton MaterialsManagementDepartment 901BTexasStreet Denton, Texas76209 insuredshownonanypolicy. ItisintendedthatpoliciesrequiredintheContract, covering boththeCityandtheContractor, shallbeconsideredprimarycoverageasapplicable. viii. IfinsurancepoliciesarenotwrittenforamountsagreedtowiththeCity, theContractor shallcarryUmbrellaorExcessLiabilityInsuranceforanydifferencesinamountsspecified. IfExcessLiabilityInsuranceisprovided, itshallfollowtheformoftheprimarycoverage. ix. TheCityshallbeentitled, uponrequest, atanagreeduponlocation, andwithout expense, toreviewcertifiedcopiesofpoliciesandendorsementstheretoandmaymakeany reasonablerequestsfordeletionorrevisionormodificationofparticularpolicyterms, conditions, limitations, orexclusionsexceptwherepolicyprovisionsareestablishedbylaw orregulationsbindinguponeitherofthepartiesheretoortheunderwriteronanysuch policies. x. TheCityreservestherighttoreviewtheinsurancerequirementssetforthduringthe effectiveperiodoftheContractandtomakereasonableadjustmentstoinsurancecoverage, limits, andexclusionswhendeemednecessaryandprudentbytheCitybaseduponchanges instatutorylaw, courtdecisions, theclaimshistoryoftheindustryorfinancialcondition oftheinsurancecompanyaswellastheContractor. xi. TheContractorshallnotcauseanyinsurancetobecancelednorpermitanyinsurance tolapseduringthetermoftheContractorasrequiredintheContract. xii. TheContractorshallberesponsibleforpremiums, deductiblesandself-insured retentions, ifany, statedinpolicies. Alldeductiblesorself-insuredretentionsshallbe disclosedontheCertificateofInsurance. noticeoferosionoftheaggregatelimitsbelowoccurrencelimitsforallapplicable Contract6785 Page13of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 requiredminimumsandarenotintendedtolimittheresponsibility orliabilityofthe Contractor. B. SpecificCoverageRequirements: Specificinsurancerequirementsarecontainedinthe solicitationinstrument. 33. CLAIMS: Ifanyclaim, demand, suit, orotheractionisassertedagainsttheContractorwhich arisesunderorconcernstheContract, orwhichcouldhaveamaterialadverseaffectonthe Citywithinten (10) calendardaysafterreceiptofnoticebytheContractor. SuchnoticetotheCity shallstatethedateofnotificationofanysuchclaim, demand, suit, orotheraction; thenamesand addressesoftheclaimant(s); thebasisthereof; andthenameofeachpersonagainstwhomsuch claimisbeingasserted. Suchnoticeshallbedeliveredpersonallyorbymailandshallbesentto theCityandtotheDentonCityAttorney. PersonaldeliverytotheCityAttorneyshallbetoCity Hall, 215EastMcKinneyStreet, Denton, Texas76201. 34. NOTICES: Unlessotherwisespecified, allnotices, requests, orothercommunicationsrequired orappropriatetobegivenundertheContractshallbeinwritingandshallbedeemeddelivered three (3) businessdaysafterpostmarkedifsentbyU.S. PostalServiceCertifiedorRegistered Mail, ReturnReceiptRequested. Noticesdeliveredbyothermeansshallbedeemeddeliveredupon receiptbytheaddressee. Routinecommunicationsmaybemadebyfirstclassmail, telefax, or othercommerciallyacceptedmeans. NoticestotheContractorshallbesenttotheaddressspecified oratsuchotheraddressasapartymaynotifytheotherinwriting. Notices totheCityshallbeaddressedtotheCityat901BTexasStreet, Denton, Texas76209andmarked totheattentionofthePurchasingManager. 35. RIGHTSTOBID, PROPOSALANDCONTRACTUALMATERIAL: Allmaterial submittedbytheContractortotheCityshallbecomepropertyoftheCityuponreceipt. Any portionsofsuchmaterialclaimedbytheContractortobeproprietarymustbeclearlymarkedas such. DeterminationofthepublicnatureofthematerialissubjecttotheTexasPublicInformation Act, Chapter552, andTexasGovernmentCode. 36. NOWARRANTYBYCITYAGAINSTINFRINGEMENTS: TheContractorrepresents andwarrantstotheCitythat: (i) theContractorshallprovidetheCitygoodandindefeasibletitle tothedeliverablesand (ii) thedeliverablessuppliedbytheContractorinaccordancewiththe specificationsintheContractwillnotinfringe, directlyorcontributorily, anypatent, trademark, copyright, tradesecret, oranyotherintellectualpropertyrightofanykindofanythirdparty; that noclaimshavebeenmadebyanypersonorentitywithrespecttotheownershiporoperationof thedeliverablesandtheContractordoesnotknowofanyvalidbasisforanysuchclaims. The Contractorshall, atitssoleexpense, defend, indemnify, andholdtheCityharmlessfromand againstallliability, damages, andcosts (includingcourtcostsandreasonablefeesofattorneysand otherprofessionals) arisingoutoforresultingfrom: anditsuseofthedeliverablesinfringestheintellectualpropertyrightsofanythirdparty; or (ii) the Intheeventofanysuchclaim, theCityshallhavetherighttomonitorsuchclaimoratitsoption engageitsownseparatecounseltoactasco-counselont Contract6785 Page14of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 theproduction, development, ordeliveryofsuchdeliverableswillnotimpactsuchwarrantiesof Contractor. 37. CONFIDENTIALITY: InordertoprovidethedeliverablestotheCity, Contractormay including inventions, employeeinformation, tradesecrets, confidentialknow-how, confidentialbusiness information, andotherinformationwhichtheCityoritslicensorsconsiderconfidential) ledgesandagreesthatthe ConfidentialInformationisthevaluablepropertyoftheCityand/oritslicensorsandany unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, orotherreleaseoftheConfidentialInformationwill substantiallyinjuretheCityand/oritslicensors. TheContractor (includingitsemployees, subcontractors, agents, orrepresentatives) agreesthatitwillmaintaintheConfidentialInformation instrictconfidenceandshallnotdisclose, disseminate, copy, divulge, recreate, orotherwiseuse theConfidentialInformationwithoutthepriorwrittenconsentoftheCityorinamannernot expresslypermittedunderthisAgreement, unlesstheConfidentialInformationisrequiredtobe disclosedbylaworanorderofanycourtorothergovernmentalauthoritywithproperjurisdiction, providedtheContractorpromptlynotifiestheCitybeforedisclosingsuchinformationsoasto permittheCityreasonabletimetoseekanappropriateprotectiveorder. TheContractoragreesto useprotectivemeasuresnolessstringentthantheContractoruseswithinitsownbusinesstoprotect itsownmostvaluableinformation, whichprotectivemeasuresshallunderallcircumstancesbeat leastreasonablemeasurestoensurethecontinuedconfidentialityoftheConfidentialInformation. 38. OWNERSHIPANDUSEOFDELIVERABLES: TheCityshallownallrights, titles, and intereststhroughouttheworldinandtothedeliverables. A. Patents. Astoanypatentablesubjectmattercontainedinthedeliverables, theContractoragrees todisclosesuchpatentablesubjectmattertotheCity. Further, ifrequestedbytheCity, the Contractoragreestoassignand, ifnecessary, causeeachofitsemployeestoassigntheentireright, title, andinteresttospecificinventionsundersuchpatentablesubjectmattertotheCityandto execute, acknowledge, anddeliverand, ifnecessary, causeeachofitsemployeestoexecute, acknowledge, anddeliveranassignmentofletterspatent, inaformtobereasonablyapprovedby theCity, totheCityuponrequestbytheCity. B. Copyrights. Astoanydeliverablescontainingcopyrightablesubjectmatter, theContractor agreesthatupontheircreation, suchdeliverablesshallbeconsideredasworkmade-for-hirebythe ContractorfortheCityandtheCityshallownallcopyrightsinandtosuchdeliverables, provided Shouldbyoperationoflaw, suchdeliverablesnotbeconsideredworksmade-for-hire, the ContractorherebyassignstotheCity (andagreestocauseeachofitsemployeesprovidingservices totheCityhereundertoexecute, acknowledge, anddeliveranassignmenttotheCityof) all worldwideright, title, andinterestinandtosuchdeliverables. Withrespecttosuchworkmade- for-hire, theContractoragreestoexecute, acknowledge, anddeliverandcauseeachofits employeesprovidingservicestotheCityhereundertoexecute, acknowledge, anddeliverawork- made-for-hireagreement, inaformtobereasonablyapprovedbytheCity, totheCityupon deliveryofsuchdeliverablestotheCityoratsuchothertimeastheCitymayrequest. C. AdditionalAssignments. TheContractorfurtheragreesto, andifapplicable, causeeachofits employeesto, execute, acknowledge, anddeliverallapplications, specifications, oaths, assignments, andallotherinstrumentswhichtheCitymightreasonablydeemnecessaryinorder Contract6785 Page15of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 toapplyforandobtaincopyrightprotection, maskworkregistration, trademarkregistrationand/or protection, letterspatent, oranysimilarrightsinanyandallcountriesandinordertoassignand conveytotheCity, itssuccessors, assignsandnominees, thesoleandexclusiveright, title, and deliver (orcausetobeexecuted, acknowledged, anddelivered) instrumentsorpaperssuchasthose describedinthisParagraph38a., b., andc. shallcontinueaftertheterminationofthisContract withrespecttosuchdeliverables. IntheeventtheCityshouldnotseektoobtaincopyright protection, maskworkregistrationorpatentprotectionforanyofthedeliverables, butshould desiretokeepthesamesecret, theContractoragreestotreatthesameasConfidentialInformation underthetermsofParagraph37above. 39. PUBLICATIONS: AllpublishedmaterialandwrittenreportssubmittedundertheContract mustbe originallydevelopedmaterialunlessotherwisespecificallyprovidedintheContract. Whenmaterialnotoriginallydevelopedisincludedinareportinanyform, thesourceshallbe identified. 40. ADVERTISING: TheContractorshallnotadvertiseorpubli consent, thefactthattheCityhasenteredintotheContract, excepttotheextentrequiredbylaw. 41. NOCONTINGENTFEES: TheContractorwarrantsthatnopersonorsellingagencyhas beenemployedorretainedtosolicitorsecuretheContractuponanyagreementorunderstanding forcommission, percentage, brokerage, orcontingentfee, exceptingbonafideemployeesofbona fideestablishedcommercialorsellingagenciesmaintainedbytheContractorforthepurposeof securingbusiness. Forbreachorviolationofthiswarranty, theCityshallhavetheright, inaddition toanyotherremedyavailable, tocanceltheContractwithoutliabilityandtodeductfromany amountsowedtotheContractor, orotherwiserecover, thefullamountofsuchcommission, percentage, brokerageorcontingentfee. 42. GRATUITIES: TheCitymay, bywrittennoticetotheContractor, canceltheContractwithout liabilityifitisdeterminedbytheCitythatgratuitieswereofferedorgivenbytheContractoror anyagentorrepresentativeoftheContractortoanyofficeroremployeeoftheCityofDentonwith aviewtowardsecuringtheContractorsecuringfavorabletreatmentwithrespecttotheawarding oramendingorthemakingofanydeterminationswithrespecttotheperformingofsuchcontract. IntheeventtheContractiscanceledbytheCitypursuanttothisprovision, theCityshallbe entitled, inadditiontoanyotherrightsandremedies, torecoverorwithholdtheamountofthecost incurredbytheContractorinprovidingsuchgratuities. 43. PROHIBITIONAGAINSTPERSONALINTERESTINCONTRACTS: Noofficer, employee, independentconsultant, orelectedofficialoftheCitywhoisinvolvedinthe development, evaluation, ordecision-makingprocessoftheperformanceofanysolicitationshall haveafinancialinterest, directorindirect, intheContractresultingfromthatsolicitation. Any willfulviolationofthissectionshallconstituteimproprietyinoffice, andanyofficeroremployee guiltythereofshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissal. Anyviolation ofthisprovision, withtheknowledge, expressedorimplied, oftheContractorshallrenderthe ContractvoidablebytheCity. TheContractorshallcompleteandsubm InterestQuestionnaire. 44. INDEPENDENTCONTRACTOR: TheContractshallnotbeconstruedascreatingan Contract6785 Page16of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 bethoseofanindependentcontractor. TheContractoragreesandunderstandsthattheContract doesnotgrantanyrightsorprivilegesestablishedforemployeesoftheCityofDenton, Texasfor thepurposesofincometax, withholding, socialsecuritytaxes, vacationorsickleavebenefits, controloftheContractororanyemployeeoftheContractor, anditisexpresslyunderstoodthat Contractorshallperformtheserviceshereunderaccordingtotheattachedspecificationsatthegeneral directionoftheCityManageroftheCityofDenton, Texas, orhisdesigneeunderthisagreement. The contractorisexpresslyfreetoadvertiseandperformservicesforotherpartieswhileperforming servicesfortheCity. 45. ASSIGNMENT-DELEGATION: TheContractshallbebindinguponandensuretothe benefitoftheCityandtheContractorandtheirrespectivesuccessorsandassigns, provided however, thatnorightorinterestintheContractshallbeassignedandnoobligationshallbe delegatedbytheContractorwithoutthepriorwrittenconsentoftheCity. Anyattempted assignmentordelegationbytheContractorshallbevoidunlessmadeinconformitywiththis paragraph. TheContractisnotintendedtoconferrightsorbenefitsonanyperson, firmorentity notapartyhereto; itbeingtheintentionofthepartiesthattherearenothirdpartybeneficiariesto theContract. 46. WAIVER: NoclaimorrightarisingoutofabreachoftheContractcanbedischargedinwhole orinpartbyawaiverorrenunciationoftheclaimorrightunlessthewaiverorrenunciationis supportedbyconsiderationandisinwritingsignedbytheaggrievedparty. Nowaiverbyeither theContractorortheCityofanyoneormoreeventsofdefaultbytheotherpartyshalloperateas, orbeconstruedtobe, apermanentwaiverofanyrightsorobligationsundertheContract, oran expressorimpliedacceptanceofanyotherexistingorfuturedefaultordefaults, whetherofa similarordifferentcharacter. 47. MODIFICATIONS: TheContractcanbemodifiedoramendedonlybyawritingsignedby bothparties. Nopre-printedorsimilartermsonanytheContractorinvoice, orderorother documentshallhaveanyforceoreffecttochange theterms, covenants, andconditionsofthe Contract. 48. INTERPRETATION: TheContractisintendedbythepartiesasafinal, completeand exclusivestatementofthetermsoftheiragreement. Nocourseofpriordealingbetweentheparties orcourseofperformanceorusageofthetradeshallberelevanttosupplementorexplainanyterm usedintheContract. AlthoughtheContractmayhavebeensubstantiallydraftedbyoneparty, it istheintentofthepartiesthatallprovisionsbeconstruedinamannertobefairtobothparties, readingnoprovisionsmorestrictlyagainstonepartyortheother. Wheneveratermdefinedbythe UniformCommercialCode, asenactedbytheStateofTexas, isusedintheContract, theUCC definitionshallcontrol, unlessotherwisedefinedintheContract. 49. DISPUTERESOLUTION: A. IfadisputearisesoutoforrelatestotheContract, orthebreachthereof, thepartiesagreeto negotiatepriortoprosecutingasuitfordamages. However, thissectiondoesnotprohibitthefiling ofalawsuittotolltherunningofastatuteoflimitationsortoseekinjunctiverelief. Eitherparty maymakeawrittenrequestforameetingbetweenrepresentativesofeachpartywithinfourteen 14) calendardaysafterreceiptoftherequestorsuchlaterperiodasagreedbytheparties. Each Contract6785 Page17of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 partyshallinclude, ataminimum, one (1) seniorlevelindividualwithdecision-makingauthority regardingthedispute. Thepurposeofthisandanysubsequentmeetingistoattemptingoodfaith tonegotiatearesolutionofthedispute. If, withinthirty (30) calendardaysaftersuchmeeting, the partieshavenotsucceededinnegotiatingaresolutionofthedispute, theywillproceeddirectlyto mediationasdescribedbelow. Negotiationmaybewaivedbyawrittenagreementsignedbyboth parties, inwhicheventthepartiesmayproceeddirectlytomediationasdescribedbelow. B. Iftheeffortstoresolvethedisputethroughnegotiationfail, orthepartieswaivethenegotiation process, thepartiesmayselect, withinthirty (30) calendardays, amediatortrainedinmediation skillstoassistwithresolutionofthedispute. Shouldtheychoosethisoption; theCityandthe Contractoragreetoactingoodfaithintheselectionofthemediatorandtogiveconsiderationto qualifiedindividualsnominatedtoactasmediator. NothingintheContractpreventstheparties fromrelyingontheskillsofapersonwhoistrainedinthesubjectmatterofthedisputeoracontract interpretationexpert. Ifthepartiesfailtoagreeonamediatorwithinthirty (30) calendardaysof initiationofthemediationprocess, themediatorshallbeselectedbytheDentonCountyAlternative DisputeResolutionProgram (DCAP). Thepartiesagreetoparticipateinmediationingoodfaith foruptothirty (30) calendardaysfromthedateofthefirstmediationsession. TheCityandthe participationsuchasfeesforanyconsultantsorattorneystheymayutilizetorepresentthemor otherwiseassisttheminthemediation. 50. JURISDICTIONANDVENUE: TheContractismadeunderandshallbegovernedbythe lawsoftheStateofTexas, including, whenapplicable, theUniformCommercialCodeasadopted inTexas, V.T.C.A., Bus. & Comm. Code, Chapter1, excludinganyruleorprinciplethatwould refertoandapplythesubstantivelawofanotherstateorjurisdiction. Allissuesarisingfromthis ContractshallberesolvedinthecourtsofDentonCounty, Texasandthepartiesagreetosubmit totheexclusivepersonaljurisdictionofsuchcourts. Theforegoing, however, shallnotbe construedorinterpretedtolimitorrestricttherightorabilityoftheCitytoseekandsecure injunctiverelieffromanycompetentauthorityascontemplated herein. 51. INVALIDITY: Theinvalidity, illegality, orunenforceabilityofanyprovisionoftheContract shallinnowayaffectthevalidityorenforceabilityofanyotherportionorprovisionofthe Contract. AnyvoidprovisionshallbedeemedseveredfromtheContractandthebalanceofthe ContractshallbeconstruedandenforcedasiftheContractdidnotcontaintheparticularportion orprovisionheldtobevoid. ThepartiesfurtheragreetoreformtheContracttoreplaceanystricken provisionwithavalidprovisionthatcomesascloseaspossibletotheintentofthestricken provision. TheprovisionsofthissectionshallnotpreventthisentireContractfrombeingvoid shouldaprovisionwhichistheessenceoftheContractbedeterminedtobevoid. 52. HOLIDAYS: ThefollowingholidaysareobservedbytheCity: MLKDay MemorialDay 4thofJuly LaborDay ThanksgivingDay DayAfterThanksgiving ChristmasEve (observed) ChristmasDay (observed) Contract6785 Page18of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 IfaLegalHolidayfallsonSaturday, itwillbeobservedontheprecedingFriday. IfaLegalHoliday fallsonSunday, itwillbeobservedonthefollowingMonday. Normalhoursofoperationshallbe between8:00amand4:00pm, MondaythroughFriday, excludingCityofDentonHolidays. Any scheduleddeliveriesorworkperformancenotwithinthenormalhoursofoperationmustbe approvedbytheCityManagerofDenton, Texasorhisauthorizeddesignee. 53. SURVIVABILITYOFOBLIGATIONS: AllprovisionsoftheContractthatimpose continuingobligationsontheparties, includingbutnotlimitedtothewarranty, indemnity, and confidentialityobligationsoftheparties, shallsurvivetheexpirationorterminationoftheContract. 54. NON-SUSPENSIONORDEBARMENTCERTIFICATION: TheCityofDentonisprohibitedfromcontractingwithormakingprimeorsub-awardstoparties thataresuspendedordebarredorwhoseprincipalsaresuspendedordebarredfromFederal, State, orCityofDentonContracts. ByacceptingaContractwiththeCity, theVendorcertifiesthatits firmanditsprincipalsarenotcurrentlysuspendedordebarredfromdoingbusinesswiththe FederalGovernment, asindicatedbytheGeneralServicesAdministrationListofPartiesExcluded fromFederalProcurementandNon-ProcurementPrograms, theStateofTexas, ortheCityof Denton. 55. EQUALOPPORTUNITY A. EqualEmploymentOpportunity: discriminatoryemploymentpractice. Nopersonshall, onthegroundsofrace, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, color, genetictesting, ornationalorigin, berefusedthebenefitsof, orbeotherwisesubjectedtodiscriminationunderanyactivitiesresultingfromthisRFQ. B. AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct (ADA) Compliance: engageinanydiscriminatoryemploymentpracticeagainstindividualswithdisabilitiesasdefined intheADA. 56. BUYAMERICANACT-SUPPLIES (Applicabletocertainfederallyfunded requirements) Thefollowingfederallyfundedrequirementsareapplicable. A. Definitions. Asusedinthis paragraph i. "Component" meansanarticle, material, orsupplyincorporateddirectlyintoanendproduct. ii. "Costofcomponents" means - 1) ForcomponentspurchasedbytheContractor, theacquisitioncost, includingtransportation coststotheplaceofincorporationintotheendproduct (whetherornotsuchcostsarepaidtoa domesticfirm), andanyapplicableduty (whetherornotaduty-freeentrycertificateisissued); or 2) Forcomponentsmanufactured bytheContractor, allcostsassociatedwiththemanufactureof thecomponent, includingtransportationcostsasdescribedinparagraph (1) ofthisdefinition, plus allocableoverheadcosts, butexcludingprofit. Costofcomponentsdoesnotincludeanycosts associatedwiththemanufactureoftheendproduct. iii. "Domesticendproduct" means- 1) AnunmanufacturedendproductminedorproducedintheUnitedStates; or 2) AnendproductmanufacturedintheUnitedStates, ifthecostofitscomponentsmined, produced, ormanufacturedintheUnitedStatesexceeds50percentofthecostofallits components. Componentsofforeignoriginofthesameclassorkindasthosethattheagency determinesarenotmined, produced, ormanufacturedinsufficientandreasonablyavailable commercialquantitiesofasatisfactoryqualityaretreatedasdomestic. Scrapgenerated, collected, andpreparedforprocessingintheUnitedStatesisconsidereddomestic. Contract6785 Page19of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 iv. "Endproduct" meansthosearticles, materials, andsuppliestobeacquiredunderthecontract forpublicuse. v. "Foreignendproduct" meansanendproductotherthanadomesticendproduct. vi. "UnitedStates" meansthe50States, theDistrictofColumbia, andoutlyingareas. B. TheBuyAmericanAct (41U.S.C. 10a - 10d) providesapreferencefordomesticendproducts forsuppliesacquiredforuseintheUnitedStates. C. TheCitydoesnotmaintainalistofforeignarticlesthatwillbetreatedasdomesticforthis Contract; butwillconsiderforapprovalforeignarticlesasdomesticforthisproductifthearticles areonalistapprovedbyanotherGovernmentalAgency. TheOfferorshallsubmitdocumentation withtheirOfferdemonstratingthatthearticleisonanapprovedGovernmentallist. D. TheContractorshalldeliveronlydomesticendproductsexcepttotheextentthatitspecified deliveryofforeignendproductsintheprovisionoftheSolicitationentitled "BuyAmericanAct Certificate". 57. RIGHTTOINFORMATION: TheCityofDentonreservestherighttouseanyandall informationpresentedinanyresponsetothiscontract, whetheramendedornot, exceptas prohibitedbylaw. Selectionofrejectionofthesubmittaldoesnotaffectthisright. 58. LICENSEFEESORTAXES: Providedthesolicitationrequiresanawardedcontractoror suppliertobelicensedbytheStateofTexas, anyandallfeesandtaxesaretheresponsibilityofthe respondent. 59. PREVAILINGWAGERATES: Thecontractorshallcomplywithprevailingwageratesas definedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofLaborDavis-BaconWageDeterminationat http://www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/dbra.htmandattheWageDeterminationswebsitewww.wdol.gov forDentonCounty, Texas (WD-2509). 60. COMPLIANCEWITHALLSTATE, FEDERAL, ANDLOCALLAWS: Thecontractor orsuppliershallcomplywithallState, Federal, andLocallawsandrequirements. TheRespondent mustcomplywithallapplicablelawsatalltimes, including, withoutlimitation, thefollowing: (i) 36.02oftheTexasPenalCode, whichprohibitsbribery; (ii) §36.09oftheTexasPenalCode, whichprohibitstheofferingorconferringofbenefitstopublicservants. TheRespondentshallgive allnoticesandcomplywithalllawsandregulationsapplicabletofurnishingandperformanceof theContract. 61. FEDERAL, STATE, ANDLOCALREQUIREMENTS: Respondentshalldemonstrateon- sitecompliancewiththeFederalTaxReformActof1986, Section1706, amendingSection530 oftheRevenueActof1978, dealingwithissuanceofFormW-2'stocommonlawemployees. RespondentisresponsibleforbothfederalandStateunemploymentinsurancecoverageand nsationinsurancecoverage. Respondentshallensurecompliancewith allfederalandStatetaxlawsandwithholdingrequirements. TheCityofDentonshallnotbeliable toRespondentoritsemployeesforanyUnemploymentorWorkers' Compensationcoverage, or federalorStatewithholdingrequirements. ContractorshallindemnifytheCityofDentonandshall payallcosts, penalties, orlossesresultingfromRespondent'somissionorbreachofthisSection. 62. DRUGFREEWORKPLACE: Thecontractorshallcomplywiththeapplicableprovisions oftheDrug-FreeWorkPlaceActof1988 (PublicLaw100-690, TitleV, SubtitleD; 41U.S.C. 701 ETSEQ.) andmaintainadrug-freeworkenvironment; andthefinalrule, government-wide Contract6785 Page20of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 requirementsfordrug-freeworkplace (grants), issuedbytheOfficeofManagementandBudget andtheDepartmentofDefense (32CFRPart280, SubpartF) toimplementtheprovisionsofthe Drug-FreeWorkPlaceActof1988isincorporatedbyreferenceandthecontractorshallcomply withtherelevantprovisionsthereof, includinganyamendmentstothefinalrulethatmayhereafter beissued. 63. RESPONDENTLIABILITYFORDAMAGETOGOVERNMENTPROPERTY: The Respondentshallbeliableforalldamagestogovernment-owned, leased, oroccupiedpropertyand equipmentcausedbytheRespondentanditsemployees, agents, subcontractors, andsuppliers, includinganydeliveryorcartagecompany, inconnectionwithanyperformancepursuanttothe Contract. TheRespondentshallnotifytheCityofDentonProcurementManagerinwritingofany suchdamagewithinone (1) calendarday. 64. FORCEMAJEURE: TheCityofDenton, anyCustomer, andtheRespondentshallnotbe responsibleforperformanceundertheContractshoulditbepreventedfromperformancebyanact ofwar, orderoflegalauthority, actofGod, orotherunavoidablecausenotattributabletothefault ornegligenceoftheCityofDenton. IntheeventofanoccurrenceunderthisSection, the Respondentwillbeexcusedfromanyfurtherperformanceorobservanceoftherequirementsso affectedforaslongassuchcircumstancesprevailandtheRespondentcontinuestouse commerciallyreasonableeffortstorecommenceperformanceorobservancewheneverandto whateverextentpossiblewithoutdelay. TheRespondentshallimmediatelynotifytheCityof DentonProcurementManagerbytelephone (tobeconfirmedinwritingwithinfive (5) calendar daysoftheinceptionofsuchoccurrence) anddescribeatareasonablelevelofdetailthe circumstancescausingthenon-performanceordelayinperformance. 65. NON-WAIVEROFRIGHTS: FailureofaPartytorequireperformancebyanotherParty undertheContractwillnotaffecttherightofsuchPartytorequireperformanceinthefuture. No theContractshalloperatetolimit, impair, preclude, cancel, waiveorotherwiseaffectsuchright orremedy. AwaiverbyaPartyofanybreachofanytermoftheContractwillnotbeconstrued as awaiverofanycontinuingorsucceedingbreach. 66. NOWAIVEROFSOVEREIGNIMMUNITY: ThePartiesexpresslyagreethatnoprovision oftheContractisinanywayintendedtoconstituteawaiverbytheCityofDentonofany immunitiesfromsuitorfromliabilitythattheCityofDentonmayhavebyoperationoflaw. 67. RECORDSRETENTION: TheRespondentshallretainallfinancialrecords, supporting documents, statisticalrecords, andanyotherrecordsorbooksrelatingtotheperformancescalled forintheContract. TheRespondentshallretainallsuchrecordsforaperiodoffour (4) yearsafter theexpirationoftheContract, oruntiltheCPAorStateAuditor'sOfficeissatisfiedthatallaudit andlitigationmattersareresolved, whicheverperiodislonger. TheRespondentshallgrantaccess toallbooks, recordsanddocumentspertinenttotheContracttotheCPA, theStateAuditorof Texas, andanyfederalgovernmentalentitythathasauthoritytoreviewrecordsduetofederal fundsbeingspentundertheContract. Shouldaconflictarisebetweenanyofthecontractdocuments, itshallberesolvedwiththe followingorderofprecedence (ifapplicable). Inanyevent, thefinalnegotiatedcontractshall Contract6785 Page21of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 takeprecedenceoveranyandallcontractdocumentstotheextentofsuchconflict. 1. Finalnegotiatedcontract 2. RFP/Biddocuments 3. 4. Purchaseorder 5. Suppliertermsandconditions ExhibitD INSURANCEREQUIREMENTSAND Uponcontractexecution, allinsurancerequirementsshallbecomecontractualobligations, which thesuccessfulcontractorshallhaveadutytomaintainthroughoutthecourseofthiscontract. STANDARDPROVISIONS: WithoutlimitinganyoftheotherobligationsorliabilitiesoftheContractor, theContractor shallprovideandmaintainuntilthecontractedworkhasbeencompletedandacceptedby theCityofDenton, Owner, theminimuminsurancecoverageasindicatedhereinafter. ContractorshallfilewiththePurchasingDepartmentsatisfactorycertificatesofinsurance includinganyapplicableaddendumorendorsements, containingthecontractnumberand titleoftheproject. Contractormay, uponwrittenrequesttothePurchasingDepartment, askforclarificationofanyinsurancerequirementsatanytime; however, Contractorshall notcommenceanyworkordeliveranymaterialuntilheorshereceivesnotificationthat thecontracthasbeenaccepted, approved, andsignedbytheCityofDenton. Allinsurancepoliciesproposedorobtainedinsatisfactionoftheserequirementsshall complywiththefollowinggeneralspecifications, andshallbemaintainedincompliance withthesegeneralspecificationsthroughoutthedurationoftheContract, orlonger, ifso noted: EachpolicyshallbeissuedbyacompanyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofTexas withanA.M. BestCompanyratingofatleastAorbetter. Anydeductiblesorself-insuredretentionsshallbedeclaredintheproposal. Ifrequested bytheCity, theinsurershallreduceoreliminatesuchdeductiblesorself-insuredretentions withrespecttotheCity, itsofficials, agents, employeesandvolunteers; or, thecontractor shallprocureabondguaranteeingpaymentoflossesandrelatedinvestigations, claim administrationanddefenseexpenses. Liabilitypoliciesshallbeendorsedtoprovidethefollowing: NameasAdditionalInsuredtheCityofDenton, itsOfficials, Agents, Employees andvolunteers. ThatsuchinsuranceisprimarytoanyotherinsuranceavailabletotheAdditional Insuredwithrespecttoclaimscoveredunderthepolicyandthatthisinsurance appliesseparatelytoeachinsuredagainstwhomclaimismadeorsuitisbrought. Theinclusionofmorethanoneinsuredshallnotoperatetoincreasetheinsurer's limitofliability. Contract6785 Page22of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 ProvideaWaiverofSubrogationinfavoroftheCityofDenton, itsofficials, agents, employees, andvolunteers. Cancellation: Cityrequires30daywrittennoticeshouldanyofthepolicies describedonthecertificatebecancelledormateriallychangedbeforethe expirationdate. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaclaimsmadeform, Contractor shallmaintainsuchcoveragecontinuouslythroughoutthetermofthiscontractand, withoutlapse, foraperiodofthreeyearsbeyondthecontractexpiration, suchthat occurrencesarisingduringthecontracttermwhichgiverisetoclaimsmadeafter expirationofthecontractshallbecovered. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaformofcoveragethatincludes ageneralannualaggregatelimitprovidingforclaimsinvestigationorlegaldefensecosts tobeincludedinthegeneralannualaggregatelimit, theContractorshalleitherdoublethe occurrencelimitsorobtainOwnersandContractorsProtectiveLiabilityInsurance. Shouldanyrequiredinsurancelapseduringthecontractterm, requestsforpayments originatingaftersuchlapseshallnotbeprocesseduntiltheCityreceivessatisfactory evidenceofreinstatedcoverageasrequiredbythiscontract, effectiveasofthelapsedate. Ifinsuranceisnotreinstated, Citymay, atitssoleoption, terminatethisagreement effectiveonthedateofthelapse. SPECIFICADDITIONALINSURANCEREQUIREMENTS: AllinsurancepoliciesproposedorobtainedinsatisfactionofthisContractshall additionallycomplywiththefollowingmarkedspecifications, andshallbemaintainedin compliancewiththeseadditionalspecificationsthroughoutthedurationoftheContract, orlonger, ifsonoted: X\] A. GeneralLiabilityInsurance: GeneralLiabilityinsurancewithcombinedsinglelimitsofnotlessthan $1,000,000.00 shallbeprovidedandmaintainedbytheContractor. Thepolicyshallbewrittenonan occurrencebasiseitherinasinglepolicyorinacombinationofunderlyingand umbrellaorexcesspolicies. IftheCommercialGeneralLiabilityform (ISOFormCG0001currentedition) isused: CoverageAshallincludepremises, operations, products, andcompleted operations, independentcontractors, contractualliabilitycoveringthis contractandbroadformpropertydamagecoverage. CoverageBshallincludepersonalinjury. CoverageC, medicalpayments, isnotrequired. IftheComprehensiveGeneralLiabilityform (ISOFormGL0002CurrentEdition Contract6785 Page23of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 andISOFormGL0404) isused, itshallincludeatleast: BodilyinjuryandPropertyDamageLiabilityforpremises, operations, products andcompletedoperations, independentcontractorsandpropertydamage resultingfromexplosion, collapseorunderground (XCU) exposures. Broadformcontractualliability (preferablybyendorsement) coveringthis contract, personalinjuryliabilityandbroadformpropertydamageliability. X\] AutomobileLiabilityInsurance: ContractorshallprovideCommercialAutomobileLiabilityinsurancewithCombinedSingle Limits (CSL) ofnotlessthan $500,000eitherinasinglepolicyorinacombinationofbasic andumbrellaorexcesspolicies. Thepolicywillincludebodilyinjuryandpropertydamage liabilityarisingoutoftheoperation, maintenanceanduseofallautomobilesandmobile equipmentusedinconjunctionwiththiscontract. Satisfactionoftheaboverequirementshallbeintheformofapolicyendorsementfor: anyauto, or allownedhiredandnon-ownedautos. X\] in additiontomeetingtheminimumstatutoryrequirementsforissuanceofsuchinsurance, hasEmployer'sLiabilitylimitsofatleast $100,000foreachaccident, $100,000pereach employee, anda $500,000policylimitforoccupationaldisease. TheCityneednotbe namedasan "AdditionalInsured" buttheinsurershallagreetowaiveallrightsof subrogationagainsttheCity, itsofficials, agents, employeesandvolunteersforanywork performedfortheCitybytheNamedInsured. Forbuildingorconstructionprojects, the ContractorshallcomplywiththeprovisionsofAttachment1inaccordancewith §406.096 Commission (TWCC). Owner'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityInsurance TheContractorshallobtain, payforandmaintainatalltimesduringtheprosecutionofthe workunderthiscontract, anOwner'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityinsurancepolicy namingtheCityasinsuredforpropertydamageandbodilyinjurywhichmayariseinthe prosecutionoftheworkorContractor'soperationsunderthiscontract. Coverageshallbe thatcarriestheContractor'sliabilityinsurance. Policylimitswillbeatleast $500,000.00 combinedbodilyinjuryandpropertydamageperoccurrencewitha $1,000,000.00 aggregate. FireDamageLegalLiabilityInsurance CoverageisrequiredifBroadformGeneralLiabilityisnotprovidedorisunavailabletothe contractororifacontractorleasesorrentsaportionofaCitybuilding. Limitsofnotless than eachoccurrencearerequired. Contract6785 Page24of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 ProfessionalLiabilityInsurance Professionalliabilityinsurancewithlimitsnotlessthan $1,000,000.00 perclaimwith respecttonegligentacts, errorsoromissionsinconnectionwithprofessionalservicesis requiredunderthisAgreement. Builders' RiskInsurance Builders' RiskInsurance, onanAll-Riskformfor100% ofthecompletedvalueshallbe provided. Suchpolicyshallincludeas "NamedInsured" theCityofDentonandall subcontractorsastheirinterestsmayappear. EnvironmentalLiabilityInsurance Environmentalliabilityinsurancefor $1,000,000tocoverallhazardscontemplatedbythis contract. RiggersInsurance Saidcoveragemaybe InstallationFloatercoveringriggingcontractors; orthroughISOformIH00911211, Saidcoverageshallmirrorthelimitsprovidedbythe CGLcoverage CommercialCrime Providescoverageforthetheftordisappearanceofcashorchecks, robberyinside/outside thepremises, burglaryofthepremises, andemployeefidelity. Theemployeefidelity includingnewhires. Thistypeinsuranceshouldberequiredifthecontractorhasaccess toCityfunds. Limitsofnotlessthan $ eachoccurrencearerequired. AdditionalInsurance Otherinsurancemayberequiredonanindividualbasisforextrahazardouscontractsand specificserviceagreements. Ifsuchadditionalinsuranceisrequiredforaspecific contract, thatrequirementwillbedescribedinthe "SpecificConditions" ofthecontract specifications. Contract6785 Page25of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 ATTACHMENT1 X\] GovernmentalEntities A. Definitions: Certificateofcoverage ("certificate")-Acopyofacertificateofinsurance, a certificateofauthoritytoself-insureissuedbythecommission, oracoverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, orTWCC-84), showingstatutory workers' compensationinsurancecoveragefortheperson'sorentity's employeesprovidingservicesonaproject, forthedurationoftheproject. Durationoftheproject - includesthetimefromthebeginning oftheworkon theprojectuntilthecontractor's/person'sworkontheprojecthasbeen completedandacceptedbythegovernmentalentity. Personsprovidingservicesontheproject ("subcontractor" in §406.096) - includesallpersonsorentitiesperformingallorpartoftheservices the contractorhasundertakentoperformontheproject, regardlessofwhether thatpersoncontracteddirectlywiththecontractorandregardlessofwhether thatpersonhasemployees. Thisincludes, withoutlimitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasingcompanies, motorcarriers, owner- operators, employeesofanysuchentity, oremployeesofanyentitywhich furnishespersonstoprovideservicesontheproject. "Services" include, withoutlimitation, providing, hauling, ordeliveringequipmentormaterials, or providinglabor, transportation, orotherservicerelatedtoaproject. "Services" doesnotincludeactivitiesunrelatedtotheproject, suchasfood/beverage vendors, officesupplydeliveries, anddeliveryofportabletoilets. B. Thecontractorshallprovidecoverage, basedonproperreportingof classificationcodesandpayrollamountsandfilingofanyoverage agreements, whichmeetsthestatutoryrequirementsofTexasLaborCode, Section401.011(44) forallemployeesoftheContractorprovidingserviceson theproject, forthedurationoftheproject. C. TheContractormustprovideacertificateofcoveragetothegovernmental entitypriortobeingawardedthecontract. D. Ifthecoverageperiodshownonthecontractor'scurrentcertificateofcoverage endsduringthedurationoftheproject, thecontractormust, priortotheendof thecoverageperiod, fileanewcertificateofcoveragewiththegovernmental entityshowingthatcoveragehasbeenextended. E. Thecontractorshallobtainfromeachpersonprovidingservicesonaproject, andprovidetothegovernmentalentity: 1. acertificateofcoverage, priortothatpersonbeginningworkonthe Contract6785 Page26of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 project, sothegovernmentalentitywillhaveonfilecertificatesof coverageshowingcoverageforallpersonsprovidingservicesonthe project; and 2. nolaterthansevendaysafterreceiptbythecontractor, anewcertificate ofcoverageshowingextensionofcoverage, ifthecoverageperiod shownonthecurrentcertificateofcoverageendsduringthedurationof theproject. F. Thecontractorshallretainallrequiredcertificatesofcoveragefortheduration oftheprojectandforoneyearthereafter. G. Thecontractorshallnotifythegovernmentalentityinwritingbycertifiedmail orpersonaldelivery, within10daysafterthecontractorkneworshouldhave known, ofanychangethatmateriallyaffectstheprovisionofcoverageofany personprovidingservicesontheproject. H. Thecontractorshallpostoneachprojectsiteanotice, inthetext, formand mannerprescribedbytheTexasWorkers' CompensationCommission, informingallpersonsprovidingservicesontheprojectthattheyarerequired tobecovered, andstatinghowapersonmayverifycoverageandreportlack ofcoverage. I. Thecontractorshallcontractuallyrequireeachpersonwithwhomitcontracts toprovideservicesonaproject, to: 1. providecoverage, basedonproperreportingofclassificationcodesand payrollamountsandfilingofanycoverageagreements, whichmeetsthe statutoryrequirementsofTexasLaborCode, Section401.011(44) forallof itsemployeesprovidingservicesontheproject, forthedurationofthe project; 2. providetothecontractor, priortothatpersonbeginningworkontheproject, acertificateofcoverageshowingthatcoverageisbeingprovidedforall employeesofthepersonprovidingservicesontheproject, fortheduration oftheproject; 3. providethecontractor, priortotheendofthecoverageperiod, anew certificateofcoverageshowingextensionofcoverage, ifthecoverage periodshownonthecurrentcertificateofcoverageendsduringtheduration oftheproject; 4. obtainfromeachotherpersonwithwhomitcontracts, andprovidetothe contractor: a. acertificateofcoverage, priortotheotherpersonbeginningworkonthe project; and Contract6785 Page27of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 b. anewcertificateofcoverageshowingextensionofcoverage, priortothe endofthecoverageperiod, ifthecoverageperiodshownonthecurrent certificateofcoverageendsduringthedurationoftheproject; 5. retainallrequiredcertificatesofcoverageonfileforthedurationofthe projectandforoneyearthereafter; 6. notifythegovernmentalentityinwritingbycertifiedmailorpersonal delivery, within10daysafterthepersonkneworshouldhaveknown, ofany changethatmateriallyaffectstheprovisionofcoverageofanyperson providingservicesontheproject; and 7. Contractuallyrequireeachpersonwithwhomitcontracts, toperformas requiredbyparagraphs (1) - (7), withthecertificatesofcoveragetobe providedtothepersonforwhomtheyareprovidingservices. J. Bysigningthiscontractorprovidingorcausingtobeprovidedacertificateof coverage, thecontractorisrepresentingtothegovernmentalentitythatall employeesofthecontractorwhowillprovideservicesontheprojectwillbe coveredbyworkers' compensationcoverageforthedurationoftheproject, thatthecoveragewillbebasedonproperreportingofclassificationcodesand payrollamounts, andthatallcoverageagreementswillbefiledwiththe appropriateinsurancecarrieror, inthecaseofaself-insured, withthe commission'sDivisionofSelf-InsuranceRegulation. Providingfalseor misleadinginformationmaysubjectthecontractortoadministrativepenalties, criminalpenalties, civilpenalties, orothercivilactions. K. Th contractbythecontractorwhichentitlesthegovernmentalentitytodeclarethe contractvoidifthecontractordoesnotremedythebreachwithintendaysafter receiptofnoticeofbreachfromthegovernmentalentity. ExhibitE CertificateofInterestedPartiesElectronicFiling In2015, theTexasLegislatureadoptedHouseBill1295, whichaddedsection2252.908ofthe GovernmentCode. ThelawstatesthattheCitymaynotenterintothiscontractunlessthe Contractorsubmitsadisclosureofinterestedparties (Form1295) totheCityatthetimethe Contractorsubmitsthesignedcontract. TheTexasEthicsCommissionhasadoptedrulesrequiring thebusinessentitytofileForm1295electronicallywiththeCommission. ContractorwillberequiredtofurnishaCertificateofInterestPartiesbeforethecontractis awarded, inaccordancewithGovernmentCode2252.908. Thecontractorshall: 1. LogontotheStateEthicsCommissionWebsiteat : https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm Contract6785 Page28of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 2. RegisterutilizingthetutorialprovidedbytheState 3. PrintacopyofthecompletedForm1295 4. EntertheCertificateNumberonpage2ofthiscontract. 5. CompleteandsigntheForm1295 6. Emailtheformtopurchasing@cityofdenton.comwiththecontractnumberinthesubjectline. EX: Contract1234 Form1295) TheCitymustacknowledgethereceiptofthefiledForm1295notlaterthanthe30thdayafter Councilaward. OnceaForm1295isacknowledged, itwillbepostedtotheTexasEthics ays. ExhibitF Contract6785 Page29of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page30of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page31of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page32of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page33of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page34of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page35of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page36of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page37of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page38of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page39of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page40of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page41of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page42of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page43of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page44of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page45of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page46of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page47of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page48of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page49of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page50of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page51of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page52of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page53of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page54of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Contract6785 Page55of55 DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Exhibit HouseBill89 - GovernmentCode2270 VERIFICATION I, _______________________________________________, theundersigned representativeof ______________________________CompanyorBusinessname hereafterreferredtoascompany), being anadultovertheageofeighteen (18) yearsofage, verifythatthecompanynamed-above, undertheprovisionsof SubtitleF, Title10, GovernmentCodeChapter2270: 1. DoesnotboycottIsraelcurrently; and 2. WillnotboycottIsraelduringthetermofthecontracttheabove-named Company, businessorindividualwithCityofDenton. PursuanttoSection2270.001, TexasGovernmentCode: 1. with, orotherwisetakinganyactionthatisintendedtopenalize, inflict economicharmon, orlimitcommercialrelationsspecificallywithIsrael, or withapersonorentitydoingbusinessinIsraelorinanIsraeli-controlled territory, butdoesnotincludeanactionmadeforordinarybusiness purposes; and 2. -profitsoleproprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, jointventure, limitedpartnership, limitedliabilitypartnership, oranylimitedliabilitycompany, includinga whollyownedsubsidiary, majority-ownedsubsidiary, parentcompanyor affiliateofthoseentitiesorbusinessassociationsthatexisttomakeaprofit. NameofCompanyRepresentative (Print) SignatureofCompanyRepresentative Date DocuSignEnvelopeID: C51CA611-38F0-42F5-8985-6F8F82E82064 Exhibit SenateBill252 -GovernmentCode2252 CERTIFICATION I, ______________________________________________, theundersigned representativeof ________________________________________________ Companyorbusinessname) beinganadultovertheageofeighteen (18) yearsof age, pursuanttoTexasGovernmentCode, Chapter2252, Section2252.152and Section2252.153, certifythatthecompanynamedaboveisnotlistedonthe websiteoftheComptrolleroftheStateofTexasconcerningthelistingof companiesthatareidentifiedunderSection806.051, Section807.051orSection 2253.153. Ifurthercertifythatshouldtheabove-namedcompanyenterintoa contractthatisonsaidlistingofcompaniesonthewebsiteoftheComptrollerof theStateofTexaswhichdobusinesswithIran, SudanoranyForeignTerrorist ManagementDepartment. NameofCompanyRepresentative (Print) SignatureofCompanyRepresentative Date CertificateOfCompletion EnvelopeId: C51CA61138F042F589856F8F82E82064Status: Completed Subject: CityCouncilDocusignItem - 6785WaterTreatmentChemicals SourceEnvelope: DocumentPages: 58Signatures: 7EnvelopeOriginator: CertificatePages: 6Initials: 0SuzzenStroman AutoNav: Enabled901BTexasStreet EnvelopeIdStamping: EnabledDenton, TX 76209 TimeZone: (UTC-06:00) CentralTime (US & Canada)suzzen.stroman@cityofdenton.com IPAddress: 129.120.6.150 RecordTracking Status: OriginalHolder: SuzzenStromanLocation: DocuSign 9/6/201810:52:39AM suzzen.stroman@cityofdenton.com SignerEventsSignatureTimestamp SuzzenStromanSent: 9/6/201811:26:53AMCompletedsuzzen.stroman@cityofdenton.comViewed: 9/6/201811:27:19AM BuyerSigned: 9/6/201811:27:21AM UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign BillZiotsSent: 9/6/201811:27:24AM bill.ziots@airgas.comResent: 9/7/20188:24:23AM VPResent: 9/7/201812:40:48PM AirgasUSALLCResent: 9/7/20184:10:07PMSignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication Resent: 9/10/20188:32:10AMUsingIPAddress: 108.171.131.188None) Resent: 9/10/20188:35:27AM Resent: 9/10/201812:25:32PM Resent: 9/10/20181:18:24PM Resent: 9/10/20181:18:57PM Viewed: 9/10/20182:18:44PM Signed: 9/10/20183:01:58PM ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 9/10/20182:18:44PM ID: 78d33d95-83a0-4cda-89a8-810f89320203 LarryCollisterSent: 9/10/20183:02:04PM larry.collister@cityofdenton.comResent: 9/11/201811:01:52AM FirstAssistantCityAttorneyResent: 9/11/201811:02:02AM CityofDentonViewed: 9/11/201811:04:14AMSignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication Signed: 9/11/201811:07:55AMUsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 9/26/20172:27:28PM ID: 01f5f868-f109-4e29-ad49-21db9046c882 KennethBanksSent: 9/11/201811:07:58AM Kenneth.Banks@cityofdenton.comViewed: 9/11/201811:08:25AM GeneralManagerSigned: 9/11/201811:14:49AM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleNone) UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150 SignerEventsSignatureTimestamp ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign TabithaMillsopSent: 9/11/201811:14:55AMCompletedtabitha.millsop@cityofdenton.comViewed: 9/12/20189:16:34AM CityofDentonSigned: 9/12/20189:16:53AM UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign JenniferWaltersSent: 9/12/20189:16:58AM jennifer.walters@cityofdenton.comViewed: 9/20/20189:32:29AM CitySecretarySigned: 9/20/20189:32:42AM CityofDenton SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign ToddHilemanSent: 9/20/20189:32:49AM 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