Financial Planning & Rate Modeling-6229-Award/Ordinance/Pricing
Docusign City Council Transmittal Coversheet
File Name
Purchasing Contact
City Council Target Date
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Ordinance #
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6229
10/18/2016
Financial Planning & Rate Modeling
PSA
Rebecca Hunter
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RATE MODELING SERVICES
(FILE 6229)
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on ________________________, by and
between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation, with its principal office at
215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Denton County, Texas 76201, hereinafter called “OWNER”
and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, with its corporate office at 112 Westwood Place,
Suite 165, Brentwood, TN 37027, hereinafter called “CONSULTANT,” acting herein, by and
through their duly authorized representatives.
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained,
the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT
The OWNER hereby contracts with the CONSULTANT, as an independent contractor,
and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services herein in connection with the
Project as stated in the sections to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the highest
professional standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The
professional services set out herein are in connection with the following described project:
The Project shall include, without limitation, Financial Planning and Rate Modeling
Services to City of Denton Utilities as described in Exhibit A.
ARTICLE II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall perform the following services in a professional manner:
A. To perform all those services set forth in CONSULTANT’s proposal dated August 24,
2016, which proposal is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A” as if
written word for word herein.
B. CONSULTANT shall perform all those services set forth in individual task orders which
shall be attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof for all purposes as separate
agreements.
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C. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the exhibits attached to
this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement will control over the terms
and conditions of the attached exhibits or task orders.
ARTICLE III
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional services to be performed by the CONSULTANT, if authorized by the
OWNER, which are not included in the above-described Basic Services are to be negotiated
separately as a contract amendment.
ARTICLE IV
PERIOD OF SERVICE
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this Agreement by the
OWNER and the CONSULTANT and upon issue of a notice to proceed by the OWNER, and
shall remain in force for the period which may reasonably be required for the completion of the
Project, including Additional Services, if any, and any required extensions approved by the
OWNER. This Agreement may be sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof.
Time is of the essence in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall make all reasonable efforts
to complete the services set forth herein as expeditiously as possible and to meet the schedule
established by the OWNER, acting through its City Manager or his designee.
ARTICLE V
COMPENSATION
A. COMPENSATION TERMS:
1. “Subcontract Expense” is defined as expenses incurred by the CONSULTANT in
employment of others in outside firms for services in the nature of the work
described in Exhibit A.
2. “Direct Non-Labor Expense” is defined as that expense for any assignment
incurred by the CONSULTANT for supplies, transportation and equipment,
travel, communications, subsistence, and lodging away from home, and similar
incidental expenses in connection with that assignment.
B. BILLING AND PAYMENT: For and in consideration of the professional services to be
performed by the CONSULTANT herein, the OWNER agrees to pay, based on the cost
estimate detail at an hourly rate shown in Exhibit “A” which is attached hereto and made
a part of this Agreement as if written word for word herein, a total fee, including
reimbursement for direct non-labor expenses not to exceed $215,000.
Partial payments to the CONSULTANT will be made on the basis of detailed monthly
statements rendered to and approved by the OWNER through its City Manager or his
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designee; however, under no circumstances shall any monthly statement for services
exceed the value of the work performed at the time a statement is rendered.
Nothing contained in this Article shall require the OWNER to pay for any work which is
unsatisfactory, as reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee, or which is
not submitted in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The OWNER shall not be
required to make any payments to the CONSULTANT when the CONSULTANT is in
default under this Agreement.
It is specifically understood and agreed that the CONSULTANT shall not be authorized
to undertake any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional
payments by the OWNER for any charge, expense, or reimbursement above the
maximum not to exceed fee as stated, without first having obtained written authorization
from the OWNER. The CONSULTANT shall not proceed to perform the services listed
in Article III “Additional Services,” without obtaining prior written authorization from
the OWNER.
C. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: For additional services authorized in writing by the
OWNER in Article III, the CONSULTANT shall be negotiated as an amendment to this
agreement Payments for additional services shall be due and payable upon submission
by the CONSULTANT, and shall be in accordance with subsection B hereof. Statements
shall not be submitted more frequently than monthly.
D. PAYMENT: If the OWNER fails to make payments due the CONSULTANT for
services and expenses within thirty (30) days after receipt of the CONSULTANT’s
undisputed statement thereof, the amounts due the CONSULTANT will be increased by
the rate of one percent (1%) per month from the said thirtieth (30th) day, and, in addition,
the CONSULTANT may, after giving seven (7) days’ written notice to the OWNER,
suspend services under this Agreement until the CONSULTANT has been paid in full all
amounts due for services, expenses, and charges, provided, however, nothing herein shall
require the OWNER to pay the late charge of one percent (1%) set forth herein if the
OWNER reasonably determines that the work is unsatisfactory, in accordance with this
Article V, “Compensation.”
E. Invoices shall be sent directly to the City of Denton Accounts Payable Department, 215
E McKinney St, Denton, TX, 76201-4299. A pro-forma invoice shall be sent to the
contract administrator as identified in the Notice to Proceed. It is the intention of the City
of Denton to make payment on completed orders within thirty days after receipt of
invoice or items; whichever is later, unless unusual circumstances arise. Invoices must
be fully documented as to labor, materials, and equipment provided, if applicable,
and must reference the City of Denton Purchase Order Number in order to be
processed. No payments shall be made on invoices not listing a Purchase Order
Number.
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ARTICLE VI
OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK
The CONSULTANT will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in discovering and
promptly reporting to the OWNER any defects or deficiencies in the work of the
CONSULTANT or any subcontractors or subconsultants.
ARTICLE VII
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents prepared or furnished by the CONSULTANT (and CONSULTANT’s
subcontractors or subconsultants) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service, and
shall become the property of the OWNER upon the termination of this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The documents prepared and
furnished by the CONSULTANT are intended only to be applicable to this Project, and
OWNER’s use of these documents in other projects shall be at OWNER’s sole risk and expense.
In the event the OWNER uses any of the information or materials developed pursuant to this
Agreement in another project or for other purposes than specified herein, CONSULTANT is
released from any and all liability relating to their use in that project.
ARTICLE VIII
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT shall provide services to OWNER as an independent contractor, not as
an employee of the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from
employee status.
ARTICLE IX
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the OWNER and its
officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages,
losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees
incurred by the OWNER, and including, without limitation, damages for bodily and personal
injury, death and property damage, resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the
CONSULTANT or its officers, shareholders, agents, or employees in the execution, operation, or
performance of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not
a party to this Agreement, and nothing herein shall waive any of the parties’ defenses, both at
law or equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this
Agreement, including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby
expressly reserved.
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ARTICLE X
INSURANCE
During the performance of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall
maintain the following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State
of Texas by the State Insurance Commission or any successor agency that has a rating with Best
Rate Carriers of at least an A- or above:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than
$1,000,000 for each occurrence and not less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate, and with
property damage limits of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than
$100,000 in the aggregate.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000 for
each person and not less than $500,000 for each accident, and with property damage
limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
C. Worker’s Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements, and
Employers’ Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 annual aggregate.
E. The CONSULTANT shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies at the
OWNER’s request to evidence such coverages. The General Liability and Auto Liability
insurance policies shall name the OWNER as an additional insured. CONSULTANT
shall endeavor to provide OWNER with any cancellation or modification to its insurance
policies.
ARTICLE XI
ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The parties may agree to settle any disputes under this Agreement by submitting the
dispute to arbitration or other means of alternate dispute resolution, such as mediation. No
arbitration or alternate dispute resolution arising out of or relating to this Agreement, involving
one party’s disagreement, may include the other party to the disagreement without the other’s
approval.
ARTICLE XII
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may terminate by
giving thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the other party.
B. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in the event of either party
substantially failing to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. No such termination
will be affected unless the other party is given (1) written notice (delivered by certified
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mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate and setting forth the reasons
specifying the non-performance, and not less than thirty (30) calendar days to cure the
failure; and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to
termination.
C. If the Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the services to be provided
hereunder, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all services and shall render a final
bill for services to the OWNER within thirty (30) days after the date of termination. The
OWNER shall pay CONSULTANT for all services properly rendered and satisfactorily
performed and for reimbursable expenses to termination incurred prior to the date of
termination, in accordance with Article V “Compensation.” Should the OWNER
subsequently contract with a new consultant for the continuation of services on the
Project, CONSULTANT shall cooperate in providing information. The CONSULTANT
shall turn over all documents prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT pursuant to this
Agreement to the OWNER on or before the date of termination, but may maintain copies
of such documents for its use.
ARTICLE XIII
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
Approval by the OWNER shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the
responsibility and liability of the CONSULTANT, its employees, associates, agents,
subcontractors, and subconsultants for the accuracy and competency of their designs or other
work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the
OWNER for any defect in the design or other work prepared by the CONSULTANT, its
employees, subcontractors, agents, and consultants.
ARTICLE XIV
NOTICES
All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement
shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United
States mail to the address shown below, certified mail, return receipt requested, unless otherwise
specified herein. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three (3) days’ mailing:
To CONSULTANT: To OWNER:
NewGen Strategies & Solutions City of Denton
Michael Lane City Manager
112 Westwood Place, Suite 165 215 East McKinney
Brentwood, TN 37027 Denton, Texas 76201
All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is
given, or within three (3) days’ mailing.
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ARTICLE XV
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of 18 pages and 5 exhibits, constitutes the complete and final
expression of the agreement of the parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement
of the terms of their agreements, and supersedes all prior contemporaneous offers, promises,
representations, negotiations, discussions, communications, and agreements which may have
been made in connection with the subject matter hereof.
ARTICLE XVI
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of
this Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event,
the parties shall reform this Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid and
enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken
provision.
ARTICLE XVII
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may now read or
hereinafter be amended.
ARTICLE XVIII
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or
physical handicap.
ARTICLE XIX
PERSONNEL
A. The CONSULTANT represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all
personnel required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such
personnel shall not be employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with the
OWNER. CONSULTANT shall inform the OWNER of any conflict of interest or
potential conflict of interest that may arise during the term of this Agreement.
B. All services required hereunder will be performed by the CONSULTANT or under its
supervision. All personnel engaged in work shall be qualified, and shall be authorized
and permitted under state and local laws to perform such services.
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ARTICLE XX
ASSIGNABILITY
The CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not
transfer any interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without
the prior written consent of the OWNER.
ARTICLE XXI
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation
herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged
therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence
in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the
rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modification is in
writing and duly executed; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section will not
be waived unless as set forth herein.
ARTICLE XXII
MISCELLANEOUS
A. The following exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement:
Exhibit A – NewGen Strategies & Solutions Proposal, dated August 24, 2016
Exhibit B – City of Denton Standard Terms and Conditions
Exhibit C – H-GAC Terms and Conditions
Exhibit D – Certificate of Interested Parties Electronic Filing
Exhibit E – Form CIQ – Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
These documents make up the Contract documents and what is called for by one shall be
as binding as if called for by all. In the event of an inconsistency or conflict in any of the
provisions of the Contract documents, the inconsistency or conflict shall be resolved by
giving precedence first to the written agreement then to the contract documents in the
order in which they are listed above. These documents shall be referred to collectively as
“Contract Documents.”
B. The OWNER shall have the right to audit and make copies of the books, records and
computations pertaining to this agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall retain such books,
records, documents and other evidence pertaining to this agreement during the contract
period and five years thereafter, except if an audit is in progress or audit findings are yet
unresolved, in which case records shall be kept until all audit tasks are completed and
resolved. These books, records, documents and other evidence shall be available, within
10 business days of written request. Further, the CONTRACTOR shall also require all
Subcontractors, material suppliers, and other payees to retain all books, records,
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documents and other evidence pertaining to this agreement, and to allow the OWNER
similar access to those documents. All books and records will be made available within a
50 mile radius of the City of Denton. The cost of the audit will be borne by the OWNER
unless the audit reveals an overpayment of 1% or greater. If an overpayment of 1% or
greater occurs, the reasonable cost of the audit, including any travel costs, must be borne
by the CONTRACTOR which must be payable within five business days of receipt of an
invoice. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a material breach of
this contract and shall constitute, in the OWNER’S sole discretion, grounds for
termination thereof. Each of the terms "books", "records", "documents" and "other
evidence", as used above, shall be construed to include drafts and electronic files, even if
such drafts or electronic files are subsequently used to generate or prepare a final printed
document.
C. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Denton
County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas.
D. For the purpose of this Agreement, the key persons who will perform most of the work
hereunder shall be ___________________________. However, nothing herein shall
limit CONSULTANT from using other qualified and competent members of its firm to
perform the services required herein.
E. CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on, and complete any and all projects with all
applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance with
the provisions hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSULTANT shall take such
steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with
related work being carried on by the OWNER.
F. The OWNER shall assist the CONSULTANT by placing at the CONSULTANT’s
disposal all available information pertinent to the Project, including previous reports, any
other data relative to the Project, and arranging for the access thereto, and make all
provisions for the CONSULTANT to enter in or upon public and private property as
required for the CONSULTANT to perform services under this Agreement.
G. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only, and shall not in any
way affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized City Manager, and CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement
through its duly authorized undersigned officer on this date______________________.
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
___________________________________________
HOWARD MARTIN, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY: __________________________________
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: __________________________________
CONSULTANT
__________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE, TITLE
__________________________________
TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE NUMBER
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CITY OF DENTON
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS
Bidder's attention is directed to the insurance requirements below. It is highly recommended
that bidders confer with their respective insurance carriers or brokers to determine in advance
of Bid submission the availability of insurance certificates and endorsements as prescribed
and provided herein. If an apparent low bidder fails to comply strictly with the insurance
requirements, that bidder may be disqualified from award of the contract. Upon bid award, all
insurance requirements shall become contractual obligations, which the successful bidder
shall have a duty to maintain throughout the course of this contract.
STANDARD PROVISIONS:
Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of the Contractor, the Contractor shall
provide and maintain until the contracted work has been completed and accepted by the City of
Denton, Owner, the minimum insurance coverage as indicated hereinafter.
As soon as practicable after notification of bid award, Contractor shall file with the Purchasing
Department satisfactory certificates of insurance, containing the bid number and title of the
project. Contractor may, upon written request to the Purchasing Department, ask for
clarification of any insurance requirements at any time; however, Contractors are strongly
advised to make such requests prior to bid opening, since the insurance requirements may not be
modified or waived after bid opening unless a written exception has been submitted with the bid.
Contractor shall not commence any work or deliver any material until he or she receives
notification that the contract has been accepted, approved, and signed by the City of Denton.
All insurance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaction of these requirements shall comply
with the following general specifications, and shall be maintained in compliance with these
general specifications throughout the duration of the Contract, or longer, if so noted:
Each policy shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of
Texas with an A.M. Best Company rating of at least A- VII or better.
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared in the bid proposal. If
requested by the City, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or
self-insured retentions with respect to the City, its officials, agents, employees and
volunteers; or, the contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and
related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
Liability policies shall be endorsed to provide the following:
Name as additional insured the City of Denton, its Officials, Agents,
Employees and volunteers.
That such insurance is primary to any other insurance available to the
additional insured with respect to claims covered under the policy and that this
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insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or
suit is brought. The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to
increase the insurer's limit of liability.
Provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Denton, its officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers.
Cancellation: City requires 30 day written notice should any of the policies
described on the certificate be cancelled before the expiration date.
Should any of the required insurance be provided under a claims-made form,
Contractor shall maintain such coverage continuously throughout the term of
this contract and, without lapse, for a period of three years beyond the contract
expiration, such that occurrences arising during the contract term which give
rise to claims made after expiration of the contract shall be covered.
Should any of the required insurance be provided under a form of coverage that
includes a general annual aggregate limit providing for claims investigation or
legal defense costs to be included in the general annual aggregate limit, the
Contractor shall either double the occurrence limits or obtain Owners and
Contractors Protective Liability Insurance.
Should any required insurance lapse during the contract term, requests for
payments originating after such lapse shall not be processed until the City
receives satisfactory evidence of reinstated coverage as required by this
contract, effective as of the lapse date. If insurance is not reinstated, City may,
at its sole option, terminate this agreement effective on the date of the lapse.
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SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
All insurance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaction of this Contract shall additionally
comply with the following marked specifications, and shall be maintained in compliance with
these additional specifications throughout the duration of the Contract, or longer, if so noted:
[X ] A. General Liability Insurance:
General Liability insurance with combined single limits of not less than
$1,000,000.00 shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor. The policy shall
be written on an occurrence basis either in a single policy or in a combination of
underlying and umbrella or excess policies.
If the Commercial General Liability form (ISO Form CG 0001 current edition) is
used:
Coverage A shall include premises, operations, products, and completed
operations, independent contractors, contractual liability covering this
contract and broad form property damage coverage.
Coverage B shall include personal injury.
Coverage C, medical payments, is not required.
If the Comprehensive General Liability form (ISO Form GL 0002 Current Edition
and ISO Form GL 0404) is used, it shall include at least:
Bodily injury and Property Damage Liability for premises, operations,
products and completed operations, independent contractors and property
damage resulting from explosion, collapse or underground (XCU)
exposures.
Broad form contractual liability (preferably by endorsement) covering this
contract, personal injury liability and broad form property damage liability.
[X] Automobile Liability Insurance:
Contractor shall provide Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with Combined
Single Limits (CSL) of not less than $500,000.00 either in a single policy or in a
combination of basic and umbrella or excess policies. The policy will include bodily
injury and property damage liability arising out of the operation, maintenance and use of
all automobiles and mobile equipment used in conjunction with this contract.
Satisfaction of the above requirement shall be in the form of a policy endorsement for:
any auto, or
all owned, hired and non-owned autos.
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[X] Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Contractor shall purchase and maintain Worker's Compensation insurance which, in
addition to meeting the minimum statutory requirements for issuance of such insurance,
has Employer's Liability limits of at least $100,000 for each accident, $100,000 per each
employee, and a $500,000 policy limit for occupational disease. The City need not be
named as an "Additional Insured" but the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of
subrogation against the City, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers for any work
performed for the City by the Named Insured. For building or construction projects, the
Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Attachment 1 in accordance with
§406.096 of the Texas Labor Code and rule 28TAC 110.110 of the Texas Worker's
Compensation Commission (TWCC).
[ ] Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance
The Contractor shall obtain, pay for and maintain at all times during the prosecution of
the work under this contract, an Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability insurance
policy naming the City as insured for property damage and bodily injury which may arise
in the prosecution of the work or Contractor's operations under this contract. Coverage
shall be on an "occurrence" basis, and the policy shall be issued by the same insurance
company that carries the Contractor's liability insurance. Policy limits will be at least
combined bodily injury and property damage per occurrence with a aggregate.
[X] Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per claim with
respect to negligent acts, errors or omissions in connection with professional services is
required under this Agreement.
[ ] Builders' Risk Insurance
Builders' Risk Insurance, on an All-Risk form for 100% of the completed value shall be
provided. Such policy shall include as "Named Insured" the City of Denton and all
subcontractors as their interests may appear.
[ ] Commercial Crime
Provides coverage for the theft or disappearance of cash or checks, robbery inside/outside
the premises, burglary of the premises, and employee fidelity. The employee fidelity
portion of this coverage should be written on a “blanket” basis to cover all employees,
including new hires. This type insurance should be required if the contractor has access
to City funds. Limits of not less than each occurrence are required.
[ ] Additional Insurance
Other insurance may be required on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and
specific service agreements. If such additional insurance is required for a specific
contract, that requirement will be described in the "Specific Conditions" of the contract
specifications.
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ATTACHMENT 1
[X] Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Building or Construction Projects for
Governmental Entities
A. Definitions:
Certificate of coverage ("certificate")-A copy of a certificate of insurance, a
certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage
agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory
workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees
providing services on a project, for the duration of the project.
Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the
project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and
accepted by the governmental entity.
Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in §406.096) - includes all
persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has
undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted
directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees.
This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing
companies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity, or
employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project.
"Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or
materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project.
"Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage
vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.
B. The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification
codes and payroll amounts and filing of any overage agreements, which meets the
statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees
of the Contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project.
C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior
to being awarded the contract.
D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends
during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the
coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity
showing that coverage has been extended.
E. The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and
provide to the governmental entity:
1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the
governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage
for all persons providing services on the project; and
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2) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of
coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project.
F. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the
project and for one year thereafter.
G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within 10 days after the contractor knew or should have known, of
any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing
services on the project.
H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner
prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons
providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how
a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage.
I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to
provide services on a project, to:
1) provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll
amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory
requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees
providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;
2) provide to the contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a
certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees
of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;
3) provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of
coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
4) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the
contractor:
a) certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the
project; and
b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the
end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current
certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project
and for one year thereafter;
6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,
within 10 days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that
materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on
the project; and
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7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required
by paragraphs (1) - (7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the
person for whom they are providing services.
J. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of
coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees
of the contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers'
compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based
on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage
agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-
insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing
false or misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties,
criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions.
K. The contractor’s failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract
by the contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if
the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of
breach from the governmental entity.
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CITY OF DENTON
PROPOSAL FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING
AND RATE MODELING SERVICES
AUGUST 24, 2016
Submitted by:
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Economics | Strategy | Stakeholders | Sustainability
www.newgenstrategies.net
112 Westwood Place, Suite 165
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 970-7876
August, 24 2016
City of Denton
Attn: Phil Williams, General Manager- Denton Municipal Electric
1659 Spencer Road
Denton, TX 76205
Subject: Proposal to Provide Financial Planning and Rate Modeling Services
Dear Mr. Williams:
Based on our discussions last week, NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC (NewGen) is submitting this proposal
to provide Financial Planning and Rate Modeling Services to Denton Municipal Electric and the City of Denton
Utilities (Denton). Our team is comprised of industry professionals that have served the public power industry
throughout our careers with over 85 years of combined experience. Our professionals working on this project
have earned the trust of municipal utilities of all sizes and locations. We share an acute appreciation of the
relationship between governing bodies, utilities, and their customers - especially the understanding of how
these relationships can become tenuous in the face of economic, environmental, and political challenges.
NewGen views this assignment as strategic in nature. Financial and rate planning is integral to the underlying
business objectives and philosophies of any organization. Well-designed financial plans help to identify and
recover utility costs and reflect the goals of the organization and complement existing utility programs and
related service offerings.
We have efficient and cost effective tools. The NewGen team brings to Denton a suite of financial planning,
cost of service (COS), and rate design tools that we have developed through working with many public power
clients over the years. Our tools are designed to allow for a dynamic and complete analysis of the various
aspects of the Study. Each tool is customized and produces easy to understand tables and graphs that aid will
Denton in “telling its story” to the various stakeholders engaged in the project.
We can communicate complex technical concepts in an understandable manner to stakeholders. Our
consultants have considerable experience presenting at public meetings and conducting Board and Public
workshops.
We are dedicated to your success. Our objective is to support Denton in the successful completion of this
Study. Our staff is dedicated, responsive, and accessible to our clients. We meet our deadlines and provide
the highest quality work products to our clients.
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Mr. Williams
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CORPORATE STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION
The figure shown on the following page is the proposed organization chart for the Financial Planning Services.
Our project manager has considerable experience with stakeholder communication and can effectively
communicate complex study concepts in a simple and understandable manner.
Key Personnel Role, Experience, and Qualifications
Michael Lane
Project Manager
Mr. Mike Lane is a Director with NewGen, bringing 25 years of experience in providing financial, technical, and
management services to various industries. Mr. Lane has served as a Project Manager for a range of financial studies
for water, wastewater, electric, and gas utilities across the country. This includes cost of service and rate design
projects, financial planning, feasibility studies, and valuation studies. Mr. Lane is a certified ASA by the American
Society of Appraisers, specializing in Public Utilities Appraisals; less than 20 professionals nationwide hold this
designation. He has provided expert witness testimony before commissions regarding cost of service and appraisal
of utility property and in property tax litigation in support of property tax appraisals in Indiana, Kentucky,Texas, Florida
and Oklahoma.
Max Bernt
Lead Analyst
Mr. Bernt will be the lead analyst working closely with Mr. Lane.
Mr. Bernt is a financial and economic analyst with NewGen. He has experience in COS, rate design, economic
impact analysis, pro forma financial analysis, depreciation analysis, and has been involved extensively with
researching and determining current national, regional, state, and local industry standards for electric and gas utility
practices.
Michael Sommerdorf
Supporting Analyst
Mr. Michael Sommerdorf joined NewGen as an Analyst in January 2016. Mr. Sommerdorf attained a Bachelor of
Business Administration in Accounting from St. Edward’s University, Munday School of Business in December 2015.
He is currently working towards a Master of Science in Business Analytics at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sommerdorf held positions as a finance intern at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas,
a volunteer tax preparer, and an internal audit intern at a small semiconductor firm in Austin, Texas. Mr. Sommerdorf
has experience in financial modeling, data manipulation and financial analysis for a variety of industries.
Zak Wright
Supporting Analyst
Zak Wright joined NewGen in April 2015. Mr. Wright assists with appraisals, financial planning and rate analysis.
Prior to joining NewGen, he worked as a Commercial Credit Analyst and has experience in corporate finance, pro
forma financial analysis, financial modeling, underwriting, banking, and strategic and capital planning. He recently
attained his Master of Business Administration from the Massey School of Business at Belmont University.
Project Manager/
Client Liaison
Michael Lane
Lead Analyst
Max Bernt
Supporting Analyst
Michael
Sommerdorf
Supporting Analyst
Zak Wright
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Mr. Williams
August 24, 2016
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SCOPE AND FEE
The scope of work is as detailed in the attached task authorizations (Attachment 1).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The terms and conditions are as noted in the attached, executed H-GAC Proposal Specifications No. HP07-16
effective June 1, 2016 (Attachment 2).
REFERENCES
The professionals at NewGen have worked hard over the years to attract and maintain a diversified staff of
professionals with exceptional skills, dedication, and talent. We have built our reputation by providing clients
with solutions that are based on sound principles, economic feasibility, and innovative thinking without losing
sight of budget and schedule considerations and constraints. We are proud of the long-standing relationships
that we have developed with our clients.
NewGen encourages Denton to contact any of the representative professional references listed below. These
clients can speak to our ability to provide quality work similar to the services being requested by Denton.
Contact Name Address Telephone Email
Austin Energy
Mark Dreyfus, Director, Regulatory & Government Affairs 721 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 322-6544 mark.dreyfus@austinenergy.com
CPS Energy
Eugene Diaz
(210) 241-8613 ediaz@cpsenergy.com
Georgetown Municipal Water & Sewer Service
Robert Wilhite, Finance Director/IT Manager
1000 West Main St
Georgetown, KY 40324 (502) 863-7816 rwilhite@gmwss.com
Lafayette Utilities System
Andrew Duhon, Customer & Support Services Manager
(337) 291-5806 aduhon@lus.org
United Power Inc.
Dean Hubbuck, Manager of Engineering & Rates
500 Cooperative Way
Brighton, CO 80603 (303) 637-1209 dhubbuck@unitedpower.com
We look forward to the prospect of working with Denton Municipal Electric. If you have questions concerning
this proposal or would like additional information, please contact me at (615) 970-7875 or
mlane@newgenstrategies.net.
Sincerely,
NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC
Michael Lane
Director
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Economics | Strategy | Stakeholders | Sustainability
ATTACHMENT 1
TASK AUTHORIZATIONS 1-4
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 1
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Effective Date: August 23, 2016
Client Name: City of Denton, TX
Task Authorization Description: Electric Financial Planning Model
The City of Denton, Texas (Client) and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC (Consultant) agree
that this Task Authorization will be governed by the terms and conditions as set forth in the
H-GAC Proposal Specifications No. HP07-16 effective June 1, 2016.
Scope of Services
Task 1: Data Request and Kick‐off Meeting
Immediately upon authorization to proceed, we will begin gathering detailed information related
to the City of Denton’s (Denton) operations and financials in support of the Study. NewGen will
provide Denton with a detailed and specific Data Request to gather the required information.
NewGen will review the data and identify any potential gaps in information or additional data
required to conduct our analyses. After reviewing the initial data, NewGen will schedule a
Kick-off Meeting at Denton’s offices. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Study and
develop the detailed project plan. This meeting will include discussing the scheduling of
deliverables.
Task 2: Development of Financial Planning Model
NewGen will develop a Microsoft Excel based electric utility financial model based on the utility’s
budgeting system and accounts to support periodic updates and alignment with the COS and
generation planning models. The financial model will forecast revenues by customer class and
expenses for five years to evaluate potential rate, debt, or capital impacts. Our model includes a
‘dashboard’ designed to manage, manipulate, and evaluate large amounts of data. The dashboard
easily conveys the key financial metrics, load profile changes, customer impacts, and rate
structures to customers, staff, and Boards. The dashboard allows us to quickly perform scenario
analyses which provides Denton flexibility in determining the appropriate mix of rate changes,
capital projects, and debt issuances to meet budgetary or capital constraints and to support utility
decision making. The customized tools allow for dynamic and complete analysis of the various
aspects of the Study and produce easy to understand tables and graphs that aid Denton in
communicating to various stakeholders engaged in the project. During the model development
process, designated utility staff will be included in periodic progress updates and provide feedback
on draft versions of the model. The results of the financial model will be summarized in a report
and presented to Denton staff.
The model will include a Proforma operating results worksheet, a balance sheet, the
aforementioned dashboard, capital improvement plan sheet, debt service schedule and up to six
(6) scenarios as defined by Denton.
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 1
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Task 3: Presentation of Draft Financial Planning Model
NewGen will prepare the financial planning model and develop a demonstration of the model.
NewGen will present that demonstration to Denton staff at Denton offices. Feedback from the
demonstration and from Denton’s internal review of the draft model will be developed and
delivered to NewGen staff for inclusion in the model.
Task 4: Development of Final Model
NewGen will incorporate all comments and feedback from Denton into the final model, which will
be delivered to Denton electronically, with instructions, as a working model.
Task 5: Staff Training
NewGen will train Denton staff on site to operate the model, including the development of
scenarios, data input, and analysis of results. The training will include one, 4-hour training session
at Denton offices, to be scheduled after the completion and delivery of the Financial Planning
Model at Denton’s convenience.
Schedule
After receipt of authorization to proceed, the Client and Consultant will agree on a schedule to
perform the work. To the extent required, the schedule may be revised by mutual agreement.
Fee for Services
Consultant will provide services as described herein on a time and material basis. Fees for services
under this Task Authorization will be based on actual hours of services furnished multiplied by
Consultant’s billing rates as of the date of its monthly invoice plus all reasonable expenses directly
related to the services provided under this Task Authorization.
The budget is a good faith estimate and not a not-to-exceed estimate and shall not be construed to
require Consultant to provide services whose costs exceed the initial budget without an increase
in the budget that is agreeable to Client and Consultant.
The following Financial Plan modules will be completed for the estimated fees stated in Table 1
below. Client may choose to include any or all of the modules in addition to the base Financial
Plan model.
Table 1
Module Fee Estimate Approval
Base $60,000
Report Management (for 10 reports) $10,000
Input $10,000
Business Interface $5,000
Estimate Total $85,000
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 1
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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City of Denton, Texas NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC
Signature Signature
Name Name Michael Lane
Title Title Director
Date Date August 24, 2016
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1 of 3
Effective Date: August 23, 2016
Client Name: City of Denton, TX
Task Authorization Description: Electric Rate Model
The City of Denton, Texas (Client) and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC (Consultant) agree
that this Task Authorization will be governed by the terms and conditions as set forth in the
H-GAC Proposal Specifications No. HP07-16 effective June 1, 2016.
Scope of Services
Task 1: Data Request and Kick‐off Meeting
Immediately upon authorization to proceed, we will begin gathering detailed information related
to the City of Denton’s (Denton) advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) data and billing systems in
support of the Study. NewGen will provide Denton with a detailed and specific Data Request to
gather the required information. NewGen will review the data and identify any potential gaps in
information or additional data required to conduct our analyses. After reviewing the initial data,
NewGen will schedule a Kick-off Meeting at Denton’s offices. The purpose of the meeting is to
discuss the Study and develop the detailed project plan. This meeting will include discussing the
scheduling of deliverables.
Task 2: Development of Electric Rate Model
NewGen will develop a Microsoft Excel based electric utility rate model based on the utility’s
AMI interval data output and will support periodic updates. The rate model will provide analysis
of interval load data for purposes of analyzing rates, allocations for cost-of-service (COS) studies,
audit customer class qualifications, etc. Our model includes a ‘dashboard’ designed to manage,
manipulate, and evaluate large amounts of data. The dashboard easily conveys the key load profile
information on a class and system basis, customer impacts, and rate structures to customers, staff,
and Boards. The dashboard allows us to quickly perform scenario analyses which provides Denton
ability to quickly analyze items such as estimated effects of changing rates by time-of-use (TOU)
period, increasing distributed generation (DG), increased usage of electric vehicles (EV), etc. The
customized tools allow for dynamic and complete analysis of the various aspects of the Study and
produce easy to understand tables and graphs that aid Denton in communicating to various
stakeholders engaged in the project. During the model development process, designated utility
staff will be included in periodic progress updates and provide feedback on draft versions of the
model. The results of the financial model will be summarized in a report and presented to Denton
staff.
The model will include a rate class dashboard for each major rate class that include class load
profiles, current rates area to input new rates, projected billing impacts due to new rates and
projected impacts to revenues and load profiles from DG and EV. The model will also include a
system summary level dashboard showing system load profiles and revenues.
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Task 3: Presentation of Draft Electric Rate Model
NewGen will prepare the electric rate model and develop a demonstration of the model. NewGen
will present that demonstration to Denton staff at Denton offices. Feedback from the
demonstration and from Denton’s internal review of the draft model will be developed and
delivered to NewGen staff for inclusion in the model.
Task 4: Development of Final Model
NewGen will incorporate all comments and feedback from Denton into the final model, which will
be delivered to Denton electronically, with instructions, as a working model.
Task 5: Staff Training
NewGen will train Denton staff on site to operate the model, including the development of
scenarios, data input, and analysis of results. The training will include one, 4-hour training session
at Denton offices, to be scheduled after the completion and delivery of the Financial Planning
Model at Denton’s convenience.
Schedule
After receipt of authorization to proceed, the Client and Consultant will agree on a schedule to
perform the work. To the extent required, the schedule may be revised by mutual agreement.
Fee for Services
Consultant will provide services as described herein on a time and material basis. Fees for services
under this Task Authorization will be based on actual hours of services furnished multiplied by
Consultant’s billing rates as of the date of its monthly invoice plus all reasonable expenses directly
related to the services provided under this Task Authorization.
The budget is a good faith estimate and not a not-to-exceed estimate and shall not be construed to
require Consultant to provide services whose costs exceed the initial budget without an increase
in the budget that is agreeable to Client and Consultant.
The following Financial Plan modules will be completed for the estimated fees stated in Table 1
below. Client may choose to include any or all of the modules in addition to the base Financial
Plan model.
Table 1
Module Fee Estimate Approval
Base Model $60,000
Business Interface $5,000
Estimate Total $65,000
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3 of 3
City of Denton, Texas NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC
Signature Signature
Name Name Michael Lane
Title Title Director
Date Date August 24, 2016
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 3
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Effective Date: August 23, 2016
Client Name: City of Denton, TX
Task Authorization Description: Water Financial Planning Model
The City of Denton, Texas (Client) and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC (Consultant) agree
that this Task Authorization will be governed by the terms and conditions as set forth in the
H-GAC Proposal Specifications No. HP07-16 effective June 1, 2016.
Scope of Services
Task 1: Data Request and Kick‐off Meeting
Immediately upon authorization to proceed, we will begin gathering detailed information related
to the City of Denton’s (Denton) operations and financials in support of the Study. NewGen will
provide Denton with a detailed and specific Data Request to gather the required information.
NewGen will review the data and identify any potential gaps in information or additional data
required to conduct our analyses. After reviewing the initial data, NewGen will schedule a
Kick-off Meeting at Denton’s offices. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Study and
develop the detailed project plan. This meeting will include discussing the scheduling of
deliverables.
Task 2: Development of Financial Planning Model
NewGen will develop a Microsoft Excel based water/wastewater utility financial model based on
the utility’s budgeting system and accounts to support periodic updates and alignment with the
COS and generation planning models. The financial model will forecast revenues by customer
class and expenses for five years to evaluate potential rate, debt, or capital impacts. Our model
includes a ‘dashboard’ designed to manage, manipulate, and evaluate large amounts of data. The
dashboard easily conveys the key financial metrics, load profile changes, customer impacts, and
rate structures to customers, staff, and Boards. The dashboard allows us to quickly perform
scenario analyses which provides Denton flexibility in determining the appropriate mix of rate
changes, capital projects, and debt issuances to meet budgetary or capital constraints and to support
utility decision making. The customized tools allow for dynamic and complete analysis of the
various aspects of the Study and produce easy to understand tables and graphs that aid Denton in
communicating to various stakeholders engaged in the project. During the model development
process, designated utility staff will be included in periodic progress updates and provide feedback
on draft versions of the model. The results of the financial model will be summarized in a report
and presented to Denton staff.
The model will include a Proforma operating results worksheet, a balance sheet, the
aforementioned dashboard, capital improvement plan sheet, debt service schedule and up to six
(6) scenarios as defined by Denton.
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 3
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Task 3: Presentation of Draft Financial Planning Model
NewGen will prepare the financial planning model and develop a demonstration of the model.
NewGen will present that demonstration to Denton staff at Denton offices. Feedback from the
demonstration and from Denton’s internal review of the draft model will be developed and
delivered to NewGen staff for inclusion in the model.
Task 4: Development of Final Model
NewGen will incorporate all comments and feedback from Denton into the final model, which will
be delivered to Denton electronically, with instructions, as a working model.
Task 5: Staff Training
NewGen will train Denton staff on site to operate the model, including the development of
scenarios, data input, and analysis of results. The training will include one, 4-hour training session
at Denton offices, to be scheduled after the completion and delivery of the Financial Planning
Model at Denton’s convenience.
Schedule
After receipt of authorization to proceed, the Client and Consultant will agree on a schedule to
perform the work. To the extent required, the schedule may be revised by mutual agreement.
Fee for Services
Consultant will provide services as described herein on a time and material basis. Fees for services
under this Task Authorization will be based on actual hours of services furnished multiplied by
Consultant’s billing rates as of the date of its monthly invoice plus all reasonable expenses directly
related to the services provided under this Task Authorization.
The budget is a good faith estimate and not a not-to-exceed estimate and shall not be construed to
require Consultant to provide services whose costs exceed the initial budget without an increase
in the budget that is agreeable to Client and Consultant.
The following Financial Plan modules will be completed for the estimated fees stated in Table 1
below. Client may choose to include any or all of the modules in addition to the base Financial
Plan model.
Table 1
Module Fee Estimate Approval
Base $40,000
Report Management (for 10 reports) $10,000
Input $10,000
Business Interface $5,000
Estimate Total $65,000
EXHIBIT A
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TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 3
CITY OF DENTON, TX
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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City of Denton, Texas NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC
Signature Signature
Name Name Michael Lane
Title Title Director
Date Date August 24, 2016
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Exhibit B
Standard Purchase Terms and Conditions
These standard Terms and Conditions and the Terms and Conditions, Specifications, Drawings
and other requirements included in the City of Denton’s contract are applicable to
contracts/purchase orders issued by the City of Denton hereinafter referred to as the City or
Buyer and the Seller or respondent herein after referred to as Contractor or Supplier. Any
deviations must be in writing and signed by a representative of the City’s Procurement
Department and the Supplier. No Terms and Conditions contained in the seller’s proposal
response, invoice or statement shall serve to modify the terms set forth herein. If there is a
conflict between the provisions on the face of the contract/purchase order these written
provisions will take precedence.
The Contractor agrees that the contract shall be governed by the following terms and conditions,
unless exceptions are duly noted and fully negotiated. Unless otherwise specified in the contract,
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, and 36 shall apply only to a solicitatio n to purchase goods, and
sections 9, 10, 11, 22 and 32 shall apply only to a solicitation to purchase services to be
performed principally at the City’s premises or on public rights-of-way.
1. CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS. The Contractor shall fully and timely provide all
deliverables described in the Solicitation and in the Contractor’s Offer in strict accordance with
the terms, covenants, and conditions of the Contract and all applicable Federal, State, and local
laws, rules, and regulations.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE/TERM. Unless otherwise specified in the Solicitation, this Contract
shall be effective as of the date the contract is signed by the City, and shall continue in effect
until all obligations are performed in accordance with the Contract.
3. CONTRACTOR TO PACKAGE DELIVERABLES: The Contractor will package
deliverables in accordance with good commercial practice and shall include a packing list
showing the description of each item, the quantity and unit price unless otherwise provided in the
Specifications or Supplemental Terms and Conditions, each shipping container shall be clearly
and permanently marked as follows: (a) The Contractor's name and address, (b) the City’s name,
address and purchase order or purchase release number and the price agreement number if
applicable, (c) Container number and total number of containers, e.g. box 1 of 4 boxes, and (d)
the number of the container bearing the packing list. The Contractor shall bear cost of packaging.
Deliverables shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform to all
the requirements of common carriers and any applicable specification. The City's count or
weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by packing lists.
4. SHIPMENT UNDER RESERVATION PROHIBITED: The Contractor is not authorized to
ship the deliverables under reservation and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of
deliverables.
5. TITLE & RISK OF LOSS: Title to and risk of loss of the deliverables shall pass to the City
only when the City actually receives and accepts the deliverables.
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6. DELIVERY TERMS AND TRANSPORTATION CHARGES: Deliverables shall be
shipped F.O.B. point of delivery unless otherwise specified in the Supplemental Terms and
Conditions. Unless otherwise stated in the Offer, the Contractor’s price shall be deemed to
include all delivery and transportation charges. The City shall have the right to designate what
method of transportation shall be used to ship the deliverables. The place of delivery shall be that
set forth the purchase order.
7. RIGHT OF INSPECTION AND REJECTION: The City expressly reserves all rights under
law, including, but not limited to the Uniform Commercial Code, to inspect the deliverables at
delivery before accepting them, and to reject defective or non-conforming deliverables. If the
City has the right to inspect the Contractor’s, or the Contractor’s Subcontractor’s, facilities, or
the deliverables at the Contractor’s, or the Contractor’s Subcontractor’s, premises, the Contractor
shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, without additional charge, all reasonable facilities and
assistance to the City to facilitate such inspection.
8. NO REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE TENDER: Every tender or delivery of
deliverables must fully comply with all provisions of the Contract as to time of delivery, quality,
and quantity. Any non-complying tender shall constitute a breach and the Contractor shall not
have the right to substitute a conforming tender; provided, where the time for performance has
not yet expired, the Contractor may notify the City of the intention to cure and may then make a
conforming tender within the time allotted in the contract.
9. PLACE AND CONDITION OF WORK: The City shall provide the Contractor access to the
sites where the Contractor is to perform the services as required in order for the Contractor to
perform the services in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with and subject to the
applicable security laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor acknowledges that it has satisfied
itself as to the nature of the City’s service requirements and specifications, the location and
essential characteristics of the work sites, the quality and quantity of materials, equipment, labor
and facilities necessary to perform the services, and any other condition or state of fact which
could in any way affect performance of the Contractor’s obligations under the contract. The
Contractor hereby releases and holds the City harmless from and against any liability or claim
for damages of any kind or nature if the actual site or service conditions differ from expected
conditions.
The contractor shall, at all times, exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of their
employees, City Staff, participants and others on or near the City’s facilities.
10. WORKFORCE
A. The Contractor shall employ only orderly and competent workers, skilled in the performance
of the services which they will perform under the Contract.
B. The Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor's employees may not while
engaged in participating or responding to a solicitation or while in the course and scope of
delivering goods or services under a City of Denton contract or on the City's property .
i. use or possess a firearm, including a concealed handgun that is licensed under state law,
except as required by the terms of the contract; or
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ii. use or possess alcoholic or other intoxicating beverages, illegal drugs or controlled
substances, nor may such workers be intoxicated, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, on
the job.
C. If the City or the City's representative notifies the Contractor that any worker is incompetent,
disorderly or disobedient, has knowingly or repeatedly violated safety regulations, has possessed
any firearms, or has possessed or was under the influence of alcohol or drugs on the job, the
Contractor shall immediately remove such worker from Contract services, and may not employ
such worker again on Contract services without the City's prior written consent.
Immigration: The Contractor represents and warrants that it shall comply with the requirements
of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and 1990 regarding employment
verification and retention of verification forms for any individuals hired on or after November 6,
1986, who will perform any labor or services under the Contract and the Illegal Immigration
Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (“IIRIRA) enacted on September 30, 1996.
11. COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS: The Contractor, it’s Subcontractors, and their respective employees, shall
comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations in the performance of the services, including but not limited to
those promulgated by the City and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA). In case of conflict, the most stringent safety requirement shall govern. The Contractor
shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions,
judgments, fines, penalties and liability of every kind arising from the breach of the Contractor’s
obligations under this paragraph.
Environmental Protection: The Respondent shall be in compliance with all applicable
standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the mandates of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
§7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. §1251 et
seq.).
12. INVOICES:
A. The Contractor shall submit separate invoices in duplicate on each purchase order or purchase
release after each delivery. If partial shipments or deliveries are authorized by the City, a
separate invoice must be sent for each shipment or delivery made.
B. Proper Invoices must include a unique invoice number, the purchase order or delivery
order number and the master agreement number if applicable, the Department’s Name,
and the name of the point of contact for the Department. Invoices shall be itemized and
transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading and the
freight waybill, when applicable, shall be attached to the invoice. The Contractor’s name,
remittance address and, if applicable, the tax identification number on the invoice must exactly
match the information in the Vendor’s registration with the City. Unless otherwise instructed in
writing, the City may rely on the remittance address specified on the Contractor’s invoice.
C. Invoices for labor shall include a copy of all time-sheets with trade labor rate and deliverables
order number clearly identified. Invoices shall also include a tabulation of work-hours at the
appropriate rates and grouped by work order number. Time billed for labor shall be limited to
hours actually worked at the work site.
D. Unless otherwise expressly authorized in the Contract, the Contractor shall pass through all
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Subcontract and other authorized expenses at actual cost without markup.
E. Federal excise taxes, State taxes, or City sales taxes must not be included in the invoiced
amount.
The City will furnish a tax exemption certificate upon request.
13. PAYMENT:
A. All proper invoices need to be sent to Accounts Payable. Approved invoices will be paid
within thirty (30) calendar days of the City’s receipt of the deliverables or of the invoice being
received in Accounts Payable, whichever is later.
B. If payment is not timely made, (per paragraph A); interest shall accrue on the unpaid
balance at the lesser of the rate specified in Texas Government Code Section 2251.025 or
the maximum lawful rate; except, if payment is not timely made for a reason for which the
City may withhold payment hereunder, interest shall not accrue until ten (10) calendar
days after the grounds for withholding payment have been resolved.
C. If partial shipments or deliveries are authorized by the City, the Contractor will be paid for the
partial shipment or delivery, as stated above, provided that the invoice matches the shipment or
delivery.
D. The City may withhold or set off the entire payment or part of any payment otherwise due the
Contractor to such extent as may be necessary on account of:
i. delivery of defective or non-conforming deliverables by the Contractor;
ii. third party claims, which are not covered by the insurance which the Contractor is
required to provide, are filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of such
claims;
iii. failure of the Contractor to pay Subcontractors, or for labor, materials or equipment;
iv. damage to the property of the City or the City’s agents, employees or contractors,
which is not covered by insurance required to be provided by the Contractor;
v. reasonable evidence that the Contractor’s obligations will not be completed within the
time specified in the Contract, and that the unpaid balance would not be adequate to
cover actual or liquidated damages for the anticipated delay;
vi. failure of the Contractor to submit proper invoices with purchase order number, with
all required attachments and supporting documentation; or
vii. failure of the Contractor to comply with any material provision of the Contract
Documents.
E. Notice is hereby given that any awarded firm who is in arrears to the City of Denton for
delinquent taxes, the City may offset indebtedness owed the City through payment withholding.
F. Payment will be made by check unless the parties mutually agree to payment by credit card or
electronic transfer of funds. The Contractor agrees that there shall be no additional charges,
surcharges, or penalties to the City for payments made by credit card or electronic funds transfer.
G. The awarding or continuation of this contract is dependent upon the availability of funding.
The City’s payment obligations are payable only and solely from funds Appropriated and
available for this contract. The absence of Appropriated or other lawfully available funds shall
render the Contract null and void to the extent funds are not Appropriated or available and any
deliverables delivered but unpaid shall be returned to the Contractor. The City shall provide the
Contractor written notice of the failure of the City to make an adequate Appropriation for any
fiscal year to pay the amounts due under the Contract, or the reduction of any Appropriation to
an amount insufficient to permit the City to pay its obligations under the Contract. In the event of
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none or inadequate appropriation of funds, there will be no penalty nor removal fees charged to
the City.
14. TRAVEL EXPENSES: All travel, lodging and per diem expenses in connection with the
Contract shall be paid by the Contractor, unless otherwise stated in the contract terms. During the
term of this contract, the contractor shall bill and the City shall reimburse contractor for all
reasonable and approved out of pocket expenses which are incurred in the connection with the
performance of duties hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, expenses for the time spent by
the contractor in traveling to and from City facilities shall not be reimbursed, unless otherwise
negotiated.
15. FINAL PAYMENT AND CLOSE-OUT:
A. If a DBE/MBE/WBE Program Plan is agreed to and the Contractor has identified
Subcontractors, the Contractor is required to submit a Contract Close-Out MBE/WBE
Compliance Report to the Purchasing Manager no later than the 15th calendar day after
completion of all work under the contract. Final payment, retainage, or both may be withheld if
the Contractor is not in compliance with the requirements as accepted by the City.
B. The making and acceptance of final payment will constitute:
i. a waiver of all claims by the City against the Contractor, except claims (1) which have
been previously asserted in writing and not yet settled, (2) arising from defective work appearing
after final inspection, (3) arising from failure of the Contractor to comply with the Contract or
the terms of any warranty specified herein, (4) arising from the Contractor’s continuing
obligations under the Contract, including but not limited to indemnity and warranty obligations,
or (5) arising under the City’s right to audit; and ii. a waiver of all claims by the Contractor
against the City other than those previously asserted in writing and not yet settled.
16. SPECIAL TOOLS & TEST EQUIPMENT: If the price stated on the Offer includes the
cost of any special tooling or special test equipment fabricated or required by the Contractor for
the purpose of filling this order, such special tooling equipment and any process sheets related
thereto shall become the property of the City and shall be identified by the Contractor as such.
17. RIGHT TO AUDIT:
A. The City shall have the right to audit and make copies of the books, records and computations
pertaining to the Contract. The Contractor shall retain such books, records, documents and other
evidence pertaining to the Contract period and five years thereafter, except if an audit is in
progress or audit findings are yet unresolved, in which case records shall be kept until all audit
tasks are completed and resolved. These books, records, documents and other evidence shall be
available, within ten (10) business days of written request. Further, the Contractor shall also
require all Subcontractors, material suppliers, and other payees to retain all books, records,
documents and other evidence pertaining to the Contract, and to allow the City similar access to
those documents. All books and records will be made available within a 50 mile radius of the
City of Denton. The cost of the audit will be borne by the City unless the audit reveals an
overpayment of 1% or greater. If an overpayment of 1% or greater occurs, the reasonable cost of
the audit, including any travel costs, must be borne by the Contractor which must be payable
within five (5) business days of receipt of an invoice.
B. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a material breach of the Contract
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and shall constitute, in the City’s sole discretion, grounds for termination thereof. Each of the
terms “books”, “records”, “documents” and “other evidence”, as used above, shall be construed
to include drafts and electronic files, even if such drafts or electronic files are subsequently used
to generate or prepare a final printed document.
18. SUBCONTRACTORS:
A. If the Contractor identified Subcontractors in a DBE/MBE/WBE agreed to Plan, the
Contractor shall comply with all requirements approved by the City. The Contractor shall not
initially employ any Subcontractor except as provided in the Contractor’s Plan. The Contractor
shall not substitute any Subcontractor identified in the Plan, unless the substitute has been
accepted by the City in writing. No acceptance by the City of any Subcontractor shall constitute
a waiver of any rights or remedies of the City with respect to defective deliverables provided by
a Subcontractor. If a Plan has been approved, the Contractor is additionally required to submit a
monthly Subcontract Awards and Expenditures Report to the Procurement Manager, no later
than the tenth calendar day of each month.
B. Work performed for the Contractor by a Subcontractor shall be pursuant to a written contract
between the Contractor and Subcontractor. The terms of the subcontract may not conflict with
the terms of the
Contract, and shall contain provisions that:
i. require that all deliverables to be provided by the Subcontractor be provided in strict
accordance with the provisions, specifications and terms of the Contract;
ii. prohibit the Subcontractor from further subcontracting any portion of the Contract
without the prior written consent of the City and the Contractor. The City may require, as
a condition to such further subcontracting, that the Subcontractor post a payment bond in
form, substance and amount acceptable to the City;
iii. require Subcontractors to submit all invoices and applications for payments, including
any claims for additional payments, damages or otherwise, to the Contractor in sufficient
time to enable the Contractor to include same with its invoice or application for payment
to the City in accordance with the terms of the Contract;
iv. require that all Subcontractors obtain and maintain, throughout the term of their
contract, insurance in the type and amounts specified for the Contractor, with the City
being a named insured as its interest shall appear; and
v. require that the Subcontractor indemnify and hold the City harmless to the same extent
as the Contractor is required to indemnify the City.
C. The Contractor shall be fully responsible to the City for all acts and omissions of the
Subcontractors just as the Contractor is responsible for the Contractor's own acts and omissions.
Nothing in the Contract shall create for the benefit of any such Subcontractor any contractual
relationship between the City and any such Subcontractor, nor shall it create any obligation on
the part of the City to pay or to see to the payment of any moneys due any such Subcontractor
except as may otherwise be required by law.
D. The Contractor shall pay each Subcontractor its appropriate share of payments made to the
Contractor not later than ten (10) calendar days after receipt of payment from the City.
19. WARRANTY-PRICE:
A. The Contractor warrants the prices quoted in the Offer are no higher than the Contractor's
current prices on orders by others for like deliverables under similar terms of purchase.
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B. The Contractor certifies that the prices in the Offer have been arrived at independently
without consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as
to any matter relating to such fees with any other firm or with any competitor.
C. In addition to any other remedy available, the City may deduct from any amounts owed to the
Contractor, or otherwise recover, any amounts paid for items in excess of the Contractor's
current prices on orders by others for like deliverables under similar terms of purchase.
20. WARRANTY – TITLE: The Contractor warrants that it has good and indefeasible title to
all deliverables furnished under the Contract, and that the deliverables are free and clear of all
liens, claims, security interests and encumbrances. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the
City harmless from and against all adverse title claims to the deliverables.
21. WARRANTY – DELIVERABLES: The Contractor warrants and represents that all
deliverables sold the City under the Contract shall be free from defects in design, workmanship
or manufacture, and conform in all material respects to the specifications, drawings, and
descriptions in the Solicitation, to any samples furnished by the Contractor, to the terms,
covenants and conditions of the Contract, and to all applicable State, Federal or local laws, rules,
and regulations, and industry codes and standards. Unless otherwise stated in the Solicitation, the
deliverables shall be new or recycled merchandise, and not used or reconditioned.
A. Recycled deliverables shall be clearly identified as such.
B. The Contractor may not limit, exclude or disclaim the foregoing warranty or any warranty
implied by law; and any attempt to do so shall be without force or effect.
C. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, the warranty period shall be at least one year from
the date of acceptance of the deliverables or from the date of acceptance of any replacement
deliverables. If during the warranty period, one or more of the above warranties are breached, the
Contractor shall promptly upon receipt of demand either repair the non-conforming deliverables,
or replace the non-conforming deliverables with fully conforming deliverables, at the City’s
option and at no additional cost to the City. All costs incidental to such repair or replacement,
including but not limited to, any packaging and shipping costs shall be borne exclusively by the
Contractor. The City shall endeavor to give the Contractor written notice of the breach of
warranty within thirty (30) calendar days of discovery of the breach of warranty, but failure to
give timely notice shall not impair the City’s rights under this section.
D. If the Contractor is unable or unwilling to repair or replace defective or non-conforming
deliverables as required by the City, then in addition to any other available remedy, the City may
reduce the quantity of deliverables it may be required to purchase under the Contract from the
Contractor, and purchase conforming deliverables from other sources. In such event, the
Contractor shall pay to the City upon demand the increased cost, if any, incurred by the City to
procure such deliverables from another source.
E. If the Contractor is not the manufacturer, and the deliverables are covered by a separate
manufacturer’s warranty, the Contractor shall transfer and assign such manufacturer’s warranty
to the City. If for any reason the manufacturer’s warranty cannot be fully transferred to the City,
the Contractor shall assist and cooperate with the City to the fullest extent to enforce such
manufacturer’s warranty for the benefit of the City.
22. WARRANTY – SERVICES: The Contractor warrants and represents that all services to be
provided the City under the Contract will be fully and timely performed in a good and
workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and practices, the
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terms, conditions, and covenants of the Contract, and all applicable Federal, State and local laws,
rules or regulations.
A. The Contractor may not limit, exclude or disclaim the foregoing warranty or any warranty
implied by law, and any attempt to do so shall be without force or effect.
B. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, the warranty period shall be at least one year from
the Acceptance Date. If during the warranty period, one or more of the above warranties are
breached, the Contractor shall promptly upon receipt of demand perform the services again in
accordance with above standard at no additional cost to the City. All costs incidental to such
additional performance shall be borne by the Contractor. The City shall endeavor to give the
Contractor written notice of the breach of warranty within thirty (30) calendar days of discovery
of the breach warranty, but failure to give timely notice shall not impair the City’s rights under
this section.
C. If the Contractor is unable or unwilling to perform its services in accordance with the above
standard as required by the City, then in addition to any other available remedy, the City may
reduce the amount of services it may be required to purchase under the Contract from the
Contractor, and purchase conforming services from other sources. In such event, the Contractor
shall pay to the City upon demand the increased cost, if any, incurred by the City to procure such
services from another source.
23. ACCEPTANCE OF INCOMPLETE OR NON-CONFORMING DELIVERABLES: If,
instead of requiring immediate correction or removal and replacement of defective or non -
conforming deliverables, the City prefers to accept it, the City may do so. The Contractor shall
pay all claims, costs, losses and damages attributable to the City’s evaluation of and
determination to accept such defective or non-conforming deliverables. If any such acceptance
occurs prior to final payment, the City may deduct such amounts as are necessary to compensate
the City for the diminished value of the defective or non-conforming deliverables. If the
acceptance occurs after final payment, such amount will be refunded to the City by the
Contractor.
24. RIGHT TO ASSURANCE: Whenever one party to the Contract in good faith has reason to
question the other party’s intent to perform, demand may be made to the other party for written
assurance of the intent to perform. In the event that no assurance is given within the time
specified after demand is made, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory
repudiation of the Contract.
25. STOP WORK NOTICE: The City may issue an immediate Stop Work Notice in the event
the Contractor is observed performing in a manner that is in violation of Federal, State, or local
guidelines, or in a manner that is determined by the City to be unsafe to either life or property.
Upon notification, the Contractor will cease all work until notified by the City that the violation
or unsafe condition has been corrected. The Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by
the City as a result of the issuance of such Stop Work Notice.
26. DEFAULT: The Contractor shall be in default under the Contract if the Contractor (a) fails
to fully, timely and faithfully perform any of its material obligations und er the Contract, (b) fails
to provide adequate assurance of performance under Paragraph 24, (c) becomes insolvent or
seeks relief under the bankruptcy laws of the United States or (d) makes a material
misrepresentation in Contractor’s Offer, or in any report or deliverable required to be submitted
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by the Contractor to the City.
27. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: In the event of a default by the Contractor, the City shall
have the right to terminate the Contract for cause, by written notice effective ten (10) calendar
days, unless otherwise specified, after the date of such notice, unless the Contractor, within su ch
ten (10) day period, cures such default, or provides evidence sufficient to prove to the City’s
reasonable satisfaction that such default does not, in fact, exist. In addition to any other remedy
available under law or in equity, the City shall be entitled to recover all actual damages, costs,
losses and expenses, incurred by the City as a result of the Contractor’s default, including,
without limitation, cost of cover, reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, and prejudgment and
post-judgment interest at the maximum lawful rate. Additionally, in the event of a default by the
Contractor, the City may remove the Contractor from the City’s vendor list for three (3) years
and any Offer submitted by the Contractor may be disqualified for up to three (3) years. All rights
and remedies under the Contract are cumulative and are not exclusive of any other right or remedy
provided by law.
28. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: The City shall have the right to terminate the
Contract, in whole or in part, without cause any time upon thirty (30) calendar days’ prior written
notice. Upon receipt of a notice of termination, the Contractor shall promptly cease all further
work pursuant to the Contract, with such exceptions, if any, specified in the notice of
termination. The City shall pay the Contractor, to the extent of funds Appropriated or otherwise
legally available for such purposes, for all goods delivered and services performed and
obligations incurred prior to the date of termination in accordance with the terms hereof.
29. FRAUD: Fraudulent statements by the Contractor on any Offer or in any report or
deliverable required to be submitted by the Contractor to the City shall be grounds for the
termination of the Contract for cause by the City and may result in legal action.
30. DELAYS:
A. The City may delay scheduled delivery or other due dates by written notice to the Contractor
if the City deems it is in its best interest. If such delay causes an increase in the cost of the work
under the Contract, the City and the Contractor shall negotiate an equitable adjustment for costs
incurred by the Contractor in the Contract price and execute an amendment to the Contract. The
Contractor must assert its right to an adjustment within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of
receipt of the notice of delay. Failure to agree on any adjusted price shall be handled under the
Dispute Resolution process specified in paragraph 49. However, nothing in this provision shall
excuse the Contractor from delaying the delivery as notified.
B. Neither party shall be liable for any default or delay in the performance of its obligations
under this Contract if, while and to the extent such default or delay is caused by acts of God, fire,
riots, civil commotion, labor disruptions, sabotage, sovereign conduct, or any other cause beyond
the reasonable control of such Party. In the event of default or delay in contract performance due
to any of the foregoing causes, then the time for completion of the services will be extended;
provided, however, in such an event, a conference will be held within three (3) business days to
establish a mutually agreeable period of time reasonably necessary to overcome the effect of
such failure to perform.
31. INDEMNITY:
A. Definitions:
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i. "Indemnified Claims" shall include any and all claims, demands, suits, causes of action,
judgments and liability of every character, type or description, including all reasonable
costs and expenses of litigation, mediation or other alternate dispute resolution
mechanism, including attorney and other professional fees for: (1) damage to or loss of
the property of any person (including, but not limited to the City, the Contractor, their
respective agents, officers, employees and subcontractors; the officers, agents, and
employees of such subcontractors; and third parties); and/or (2) death, bodily injury,
illness, disease, worker's compensation, loss of services, or loss of income or wages to
any person (including but not limited to the agents, officers and employees of the City,
the Contractor, the Contractor’s subcontractors, and third parties), ii. "Fault" shall include
the sale of defective or non-conforming deliverables, negligence, willful misconduct or a
breach of any legally imposed strict liability standard.
B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEFEND (AT THE OPTION OF THE CITY),
INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL
INDEMNIFIED CLAIMS DIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, INCIDENT TO,
CONCERNING OR RESULTING FROM THE FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, OR
THE CONTRACTOR'S AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR SUBCONTRACTORS, IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE
CONTRACT. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE DEEMED TO LIMIT THE RIGHTS OF
THE CITY OR THE CONTRACTOR (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
RIGHT TO SEEK CONTRIBUTION) AGAINST ANY THIRD PARTY WHO MAY BE
LIABLE FOR AN INDEMNIFIED CLAIM.
32. INSURANCE: The following insurance requirements are applicable, in addition to the
specific insurance requirements detailed in Appendix A for services only. The successful firm
shall procure and maintain insurance of the types and in the minimum amounts acceptable to the
City of Denton. The insurance shall be written by a company licensed to do business in the State of
Texas and satisfactory to the City of Denton.
A. General Requirements:
i. The Contractor shall at a minimum carry insurance in the types and amounts indicated
and agreed to, as submitted to the City and approved by the City within the procurement
process, for the duration of the Contract, including extension options and hold over
periods, and during any warranty period.
ii. The Contractor shall provide Certificates of Insurance with the coverage’s and
endorsements required to the City as verification of coverage prior to contract execution
and within fourteen (14) calendar days after written request from the City. Failure to
provide the required Certificate of Insurance may subject the Offer to disqualification
from consideration for award. The Contractor must also forward a Certificate of
Insurance to the City whenever a previously identified policy period has expired, or an
extension option or hold over period is exercised, as verification of continuing coverage.
iii. The Contractor shall not commence work until the required insurance is obtained and
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until such insurance has been reviewed by the City. Approval of insurance by the City
shall not relieve or decrease the liability of the Contractor hereunder and shall not be
construed to be a limitation of liability on the part of the Contractor.
iv. The Contractor must submit certificates of insurance to the City for all subcontractors
prior to the subcontractors commencing work on the project.
v. The Contractor’s and all subcontractors’ insurance coverage shall be written by
companies licensed to do business in the State of Texas at the time the policies are issued
and shall be written by companies with A.M. Best ratings of A- VII or better. The City
will accept workers’ compensation coverage written by the Texas Workers’
Compensation Insurance Fund.
vi. All endorsements naming the City as additional insured, waivers, and notices of
cancellation endorsements as well as the Certificate of Insurance shall contain the
solicitation number and the following information:
City of Denton
Materials Management Department
901B Texas Street
Denton, Texas 76209
vii. The “other” insurance clause shall not apply to the City where the City is an
additional insured shown on any policy. It is intended that policies required in the
Contract, covering both the City and the Contractor, shall be considered primary
coverage as applicable.
viii. If insurance policies are not written for amounts agreed to with the City, the
Contractor shall carry Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance for any differences in
amounts specified. If Excess Liability Insurance is provided, it shall follow the form of
the primary coverage.
ix. The City shall be entitled, upon request, at an agreed upon location, and without
expense, to review certified copies of policies and endorsements thereto and may make
any reasonable requests for deletion or revision or modification of particular policy
terms, conditions, limitations, or exclusions except where policy provisions are
established by law or regulations binding upon either of the parties hereto or the
underwriter on any such policies.
x. The City reserves the right to review the insurance requirements set forth during the
effective period of the Contract and to make reasonable adjustments to insurance
coverage, limits, and exclusions when deemed necessary and prudent by the City based
upon changes in statutory law, court decisions, the claims history of the industry or
financial condition of the insurance company as well as the Contractor.
xi. The Contractor shall not cause any insurance to be canceled nor permit any insurance
to lapse during the term of the Contract or as required in the Contract.
xii. The Contractor shall be responsible for premiums, deductibles and self-insured
retentions, if any, stated in policies. All deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be
disclosed on the Certificate of Insurance.
xiii. The Contractor shall endeavor to provide the City thirty (30) calendar days’ written
notice of erosion of the aggregate limits below occurrence limits for all applicab le
coverage’s indicated within the Contract.
xiv. The insurance coverage’s specified in within the solicitation and requirements are
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required minimums and are not intended to limit the responsibility or liability of the
Contractor.
B. Specific Coverage Requirements: Specific insurance requirements are contained in the
solicitation instrument.
33. CLAIMS: If any claim, demand, suit, or other action is asserted against the Contractor which
arises under or concerns the Contract, or which could have a material adverse affect on the
Contractor’s ability to perform thereunder, the Contractor shall give written notice thereof to the
City within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of notice by the Contractor. Such notice to the
City shall state the date of notification of any such claim, demand, suit, or other action; the
names and addresses of the claimant(s); the basis thereof; and the name of each person against
whom such claim is being asserted. Such notice shall be delivered personally or by mail and
shall be sent to the City and to the Denton City Attorney. Personal delivery to the City Attorney
shall be to City Hall, 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76201.
34. NOTICES: Unless otherwise specified, all notices, requests, or other communications
required or appropriate to be given under the Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed
delivered three (3) business days after postmarked if sent by U.S. Postal Service Certified or
Registered Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Notices delivered by other means shall be deemed
delivered upon receipt by the addressee. Routine communications may be made by first class
mail, telefax, or other commercially accepted means. Notices to the Contractor shall be sent to
the address specified in the Contractor’s Offer, or at such other address as a party may notify the
other in writing. Notices to the City shall be addressed to the City at 901B Texas Street, Denton,
Texas 76209 and marked to the attention of the Purchasing Manager.
35. RIGHTS TO BID, PROPOSAL AND CONTRACTUAL MATERIAL: All material
submitted by the Contractor to the City shall become property of the Ci ty upon receipt. Any
portions of such material claimed by the Contractor to be proprietary must be clearly marked as
such. Determination of the public nature of the material is subject to the Texas Public
Information Act, Chapter 552, and Texas Government Code.
36. NO WARRANTY BY CITY AGAINST INFRINGEMENTS: The Contractor represents
and warrants to the City that: (i) the Contractor shall provide the City good and indefeasible title
to the deliverables and (ii) the deliverables supplied by the Contractor in accordance with the
specifications in the Contract will not infringe, directly or contributorily, any patent, trademark,
copyright, trade secret, or any other intellectual property right of any kind of any third party; that
no claims have been made by any person or entity with respect to the ownership or operation of
the deliverables and the Contractor does not know of any valid basis for any such claims. The
Contractor shall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless from and
against all liability, damages, and costs (including court costs and reasonable fees of attorneys
and other professionals) arising out of or resulting from: (i) any claim that the City’s exercise
anywhere in the world of the rights associated with the City’s’ ownership, and if applicable,
license rights, and its use of the deliverables infringes the intellectual property rights of any third
party; or (ii) the Contractor’s breach of any of Contractor’s representations or warranties stated
in this Contract. In the event of any such claim, the City shall have the right to monitor such
claim or at its option engage its own separate counsel to act as co-counsel on the City’s behalf.
Further, Contractor agrees that the City’s specifications regarding the deliverables shall in no
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way diminish Contractor’s warranties or obligations under this paragraph and the City makes no
warranty that the production, development, or delivery of such deliverables will not impact such
warranties of Contractor.
37. CONFIDENTIALITY: In order to provide the deliverables to the City, Contractor may
require access to certain of the City’s and/or its licensors’ confidential information (including
inventions, employee information, trade secrets, confidential know-how, confidential business
information, and other information which the City or its licensors consider confidential)
(collectively, “Confidential Information”). Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the
Confidential Information is the valuable property of the City and/or its licensors and any
unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, or other release of the Confidential Information will
substantially injure the City and/or its licensors. The Contractor (including its employees,
subcontractors, agents, or representatives) agrees that it will maintain the Confidential
Information in strict confidence and shall not disclose, disseminate, copy, divulge, recreate, or
otherwise use the Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the City or in a
manner not expressly permitted under this Agreement, unless the Confidential Information is
required to be disclosed by law or an order of any court or other governmental authority with
proper jurisdiction, provided the Contractor promptly notifies the City before disclosing such
information so as to permit the City reasonable time to seek an appropriate protective order. The
Contractor agrees to use protective measures no less stringent than the Contractor uses within its
own business to protect its own most valuable information, which protective measures shall
under all circumstances be at least reasonable measures to ensure the continued confidentiality of
the Confidential Information.
38. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DELIVERABLES: The City shall own all rights, titles, and
interests throughout the world in and to the deliverables.
A. Patents. As to any patentable subject matter contained in the deliverables, the Contractor
agrees to disclose such patentable subject matter to the City. Further, if requested by the City, the
Contractor agrees to assign and, if necessary, cause each of its employees to assign the entire
right, title, and interest to specific inventions under such patentable subject matter to the City and
to execute, acknowledge, and deliver and, if necessary, cause each of its employees to execute,
acknowledge, and deliver an assignment of letters patent, in a form to be reasonably approved by
the City, to the City upon request by the City.
B. Copyrights. As to any deliverables containing copyrightable subject matter, the Contractor
agrees that upon their creation, such deliverables shall be considered as work made-for-hire by
the Contractor for the City and the City shall own all copyrights in and to such deliverables,
provided however, that nothing in this Paragraph 38 shall negate the City’s sole or joint
ownership of any such deliverables arising by virtue of the City’s sole or joint authorship of such
deliverables. Should by operation of law, such deliverables not be considered works made-for-
hire, the Contractor hereby assigns to the City (and agrees to cause each of its employees
providing services to the City hereunder to execute, acknowledge, and deliver an assignment to
the City of) all worldwide right, title, and interest in and to such deliverables. With respect to
such work made-for-hire, the Contractor agrees to execute, acknowledge, and deliver and cause
each of its employees providing services to the City hereunder to execute, acknowledge, and
deliver a work-made-for-hire agreement, in a form to be reasonably approved by the City, to the
City upon delivery of such deliverables to the City or at such other time as the City may request.
C. Additional Assignments. The Contractor further agrees to, and if applicable, cause each of its
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employees to, execute, acknowledge, and deliver all applications, specifications, oaths,
assignments, and all other instruments which the City might reasonabl y deem necessary in order
to apply for and obtain copyright protection, mask work registration, trademark registration
and/or protection, letters patent, or any similar rights in any and all countries and in order to
assign and convey to the City, its successors, assigns and nominees, the sole and exclusive right,
title, and interest in and to the deliverables. The Contractor’s obligations to execute,
acknowledge, and deliver (or cause to be executed, acknowledged, and delivered) instruments or
papers such as those described in this Paragraph 38 a., b., and c. shall continue after the
termination of this Contract with respect to such deliverables. In the event the City should not
seek to obtain copyright protection, mask work registration or patent protection for any of the
deliverables, but should desire to keep the same secret, the Contractor agrees to treat the same as
Confidential Information under the terms of Paragraph 37 above.
39. PUBLICATIONS: All published material and written reports submitted under the Contract
must be originally developed material unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract.
When material not originally developed is included in a report in any form, the source shall be
identified.
40. ADVERTISING: The Contractor shall not advertise or publish, without the City’s prior
consent, the fact that the City has entered into the Contract, except to the extent required by law.
41. NO CONTINGENT FEES: The Contractor warrants that no person or selling agency has
been employed or retained to solicit or secure the Contract upon any agreement or understanding
for commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees of
bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Contractor for the
purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the
right, in addition to any other remedy available, to cancel the Contract without liability and to
deduct from any amounts owed to the Contractor, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such
commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
42. GRATUITIES: The City may, by written notice to the Contractor, cancel the Contract
without liability if it is determined by the City that gratuities were offered or given by the
Contractor or any agent or representative of the Contractor to any officer or employee of the City
of Denton with a view toward securing the Contract or securing favorable treatment with respect
to the awarding or amending or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing
of such contract. In the event the Contract is canceled by the City pursuant to this provision, the
City shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the
amount of the cost incurred by the Contractor in providing such gratuities.
43. PROHIBITION AGAINST PERSONAL INTEREST IN CONTRACTS: No officer,
employee, independent consultant, or elected official of the City who is involved in the
development, evaluation, or decision-making process of the performance of any solicitation shall
have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Contract resulting from that solicitation. Any
willful violation of this section shall constitute impropriety in office, and any officer or employee
guilty thereof shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Any violation
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of this provision, with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the Contractor shall render the
Contract voidable by the City. The Contractor shall complete and submit the City’s Conflict of
Interest Questionnaire.
44. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The Contract shall not be construed as creating an
employer/employee relationship, a partnership, or a joint venture. The Contractor’s services shall
be those of an independent contractor. The Contractor agrees and understands that the Contract
does not grant any rights or privileges established for employees of the City of Denton, Texas for
the purposes of income tax, withholding, social security taxes, vacation or sick leave benefits,
worker’s compensation, or any other City employee benefit. The City shall not have supervision and
control of the Contractor or any employee of the Contractor, and it is expressly understood that
Contractor shall perform the services hereunder according to the attached specifications at the
general direction of the City Manager of the City of Denton, Texas, or his designee under this
agreement. The contractor is expressly free to advertise and perform services for other parties while
performing services for the City.
45. ASSIGNMENT-DELEGATION: The Contract shall be binding upon and ensure to the
benefit of the City and the Contractor and their respective successors and assigns, provided
however, that no right or interest in the Contract shall be assigned and no obligation shall be
delegated by the Contractor without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted
assignment or delegation by the Contractor shall be void unless made in conformity with this
paragraph. The Contract is not intended to confer rights or benefits on any person, firm or entity
not a party hereto; it being the intention of the parties that there are no third party beneficiaries to
the Contract.
46. WAIVER: No claim or right arising out of a breach of the Contract can be discharged in
whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waiver or
renunciation is supported by consideration and is in writing signed by the aggrieved party. No
waiver by either the Contractor or the City of any one or more events of default by the other
party shall operate as, or be construed to be, a permanent waiver of any rights or obligations
under the Contract, or an express or implied acceptance of any other existing or future default or
defaults, whether of a similar or different character.
47. MODIFICATIONS: The Contract can be modified or amended only by a writing signed by
both parties. No pre-printed or similar terms on any the Contractor invoice, order or other
document shall have any force or effect to change the terms, covenants, and conditions of the
Contract.
48. INTERPRETATION: The Contract is intended by the parties as a final, complete and
exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement. No course of prior dealing between the
parties or course of performance or usage of the trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain
any term used in the Contract. Although the Contract may have been substantially drafted by one
party, it is the intent of the parties that all provisions be construed in a manner to be fair to both
parties, reading no provisions more strictly against one party or the other. Whenever a term
defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted by the State of Texas, is used in the
Contract, the UCC definition shall control, unless otherwise defined in the Contract.
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49. DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
A. If a dispute arises out of or relates to the Contract, or the breach thereof, the parties agree to
negotiate prior to prosecuting a suit for damages. However, this section does not prohibit the
filing of a lawsuit to toll the running of a statute of limitations or to seek injunctive relief. Either
party may make a written request for a meeting between representatives of each party within
fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the request or such later period as agreed by the
parties. Each party shall include, at a minimum, one (1) senior level individual with decision-
making authority regarding the dispute. The purpose of this and any subsequent meeting is to
attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute. If, within thirty (30) calendar days
after such meeting, the parties have not succeeded in negotiating a resolution of the dispute, they
will proceed directly to mediation as described below. Negotiation m ay be waived by a written
agreement signed by both parties, in which event the parties may proceed directly to mediation
as described below.
B. If the efforts to resolve the dispute through negotiation fail, or the parties waive the
negotiation process, the parties may select, within thirty (30) calendar days, a mediator trained in
mediation skills to assist with resolution of the dispute. Should they choose this option; the City
and the Contractor agree to act in good faith in the selection of the mediator and to give
consideration to qualified individuals nominated to act as mediator. Nothing in the Contract
prevents the parties from relying on the skills of a person who is trained in the subject matter of
the dispute or a contract interpretation expert. If the parties fail to agree on a mediator within
thirty (30) calendar days of initiation of the mediation process, the mediator shall be selected by
the Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (DCAP). The parties agree to
participate in mediation in good faith for up to thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the first
mediation session. The City and the Contractor will share the mediator’s fees equally and the
parties will bear their own costs of participation such as fees for any consultants or attorneys they
may utilize to represent them or otherwise assist them in the mediation.
50. JURISDICTION AND VENUE: The Contract is made under and shall be governed by the
laws of the State of Texas, including, when applicable, the Uniform Commercial Code as
adopted in Texas, V.T.C.A., Bus. & Comm. Code, Chapter 1, excluding any rule or principle that
would refer to and apply the substantive law of another state or jurisdiction. All issues arising
from this Contract shall be resolved in the courts of Denton County, Texas and the parties agree
to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of such courts. The foregoing, however, shall not
be construed or interpreted to limit or restrict the right or ability of the City to seek and secure
injunctive relief from any competent authority as contemplated herein.
51. INVALIDITY: The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of the
Contract shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of
the Contract. Any void provision shall be deemed severed from the Contract and the balance of
the Contract shall be construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the particular
portion or provision held to be void. The parties further agree to reform the Contract to replace
any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the
stricken provision. The provisions of this section shall not prevent this entire Contract from
being void should a provision which is the essence of the Contract be determined to be void.
52. HOLIDAYS: The following holidays are observed by the City:
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New Year’s Day (observed)
MLK Day
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve (observed)
Christmas Day (observed)
New Year’s Day (observed)
If a Legal Holiday falls on Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If a Legal
Holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. Normal hours of
operation shall be between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding City of
Denton Holidays. Any scheduled deliveries or work performance not within the normal hours of
operation must be approved by the City Manager of Denton, Texas or his authorized designee.
53. SURVIVABILITY OF OBLIGATIONS: All provisions of the Contract that impose
continuing obligations on the parties, including but not limited to the warranty, indemnity, and
confidentiality obligations of the parties, shall survive the expiration or termination of the
Contract.
54. NON-SUSPENSION OR DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION:
The City of Denton is prohibited from contracting with or making prime or sub -awards to parties
that are suspended or debarred or whose principals are suspended or debarred from Federal,
State, or City of Denton Contracts. By accepting a Contract with the City, the Vendor certifies
that its firm and its principals are not currently suspended or debarred from doing business with
the Federal Government, as indicated by the General Services Administration List of Parties
Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-Procurement Programs, the State of Texas, or the
City of Denton.
55. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
A. Equal Employment Opportunity: No Offeror, or Offeror’s agent, shall engage in any
discriminatory employment practice. No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, age, disability,
creed, color, genetic testing, or national origin, be refused the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected
to discrimination under any activities resulting from this RFQ.
B. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: No Offeror, or Offeror’s agent, shall
engage in any discriminatory employment practice against individuals with disabilities as
defined in the ADA.
56. BUY AMERICAN ACT-SUPPLIES (Applicable to certain federally funded
requirements)
The following federally funded requirements are applicable. A. Definitions. As used in this
paragraph –
i. "Component" means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product.
ii. "Cost of components" means -
(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation
costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a
domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or
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(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of
the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition,
plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any
costs associated with the manufacture of the end product.
iii. "Domestic end product" means-
(1) An unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States; or
(2) An end product manufactured in the United States, if the cost of its components mined,
produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its
components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency
determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available
commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic. Scrap generated,
collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic.
iv. "End product" means those articles, materials, and supplies to be acquired under the contract
for public use.
v. "Foreign end product" means an end product other than a domestic end product.
vi. "United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.
B. The Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) provides a preference for domestic end products
for supplies acquired for use in the United States.
C. The City does not maintain a list of foreign articles that will be treated as domestic for this
Contract; but will consider for approval foreign articles as domestic for this product if the articles
are on a list approved by another Governmental Agency. The Offeror shall s ubmit
documentation with their Offer demonstrating that the article is on an approved Governmental
list.
D. The Contractor shall deliver only domestic end products except to the extent that it specified
delivery of foreign end products in the provision of the Solicitation entitled "Buy American Act
Certificate".
57. RIGHT TO INFORMATION: The City of Denton reserves the right to use any and all
information presented in any response to this contract, whether amended or not, except as
prohibited by law. Selection of rejection of the submittal does not affect this right.
58. LICENSE FEES OR TAXES: Provided the solicitation requires an awarded contractor or
supplier to be licensed by the State of Texas, any and all fees and taxes are the responsibility of the
respondent.
59. PREVAILING WAGE RATES: The contractor shall comply with prevailing wage rates as
defined by the United States Department of Labor Davis-Bacon Wage Determination at
http://www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/dbra.htm and at the Wage Determinations website
www.wdol.gov for Denton County, Texas (WD-2509).
60. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LAWS: The contractor
or supplier shall comply with all State, Federal, and Local laws and requirements. The
Respondent must comply with all applicable laws at all times, including, without limitation, the
following: (i) §36.02 of the Texas Penal Code, which prohibits bribery; (ii) §36.09 of the Texas
Penal Code, which prohibits the offering or conferring of benefits to public servants. The
Respondent shall give all notices and comply with all laws and regulations applicable to
furnishing and performance of the Contract.
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61. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS: Respondent shall demonstrate
on-site compliance with the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1986, Section 1706, amending Section
530 of the Revenue Act of 1978, dealing with issuance of Form W-2's to common law
employees. Respondent is responsible for both federal and State unemployment insurance
coverage and standard Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage. Respondent shall ensure
compliance with all federal and State tax laws and withholding requirements. The City of Denton
shall not be liable to Respondent or its employees for any Unemployment or Workers'
Compensation coverage, or federal or State withholding requirements. Contractor shall
indemnify the City of Denton and shall pay all costs, penalties, or los ses resulting from
Respondent's omission or breach of this Section.
62. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The contractor shall comply with the applicable provisions
of the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C.
701 ET SEQ.) and maintain a drug-free work environment; and the final rule, government-wide
requirements for drug-free work place (grants), issued by the Office of Management and Budget
and the Department of Defense (32 CFR Part 280, Subpart F) to implement the provisions of the
Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988 is incorporated by reference and the contractor shall comply
with the relevant provisions thereof, including any amendments to the final rule that may
hereafter be issued.
63. RESPONDENT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY: The
Respondent shall be liable for all damages to government-owned, leased, or occupied property
and equipment caused by the Respondent and its employees, agents, subcontractors, and
suppliers, including any delivery or cartage company, in connection with any performance
pursuant to the Contract. The Respondent shall notify the City of Denton Procurement Manager
in writing of any such damage within one (1) calendar day.
64. FORCE MAJEURE: The City of Denton, any Customer, and the Respondent shall not be
responsible for performance under the Contract should it be prevented from performance by an
act of war, order of legal authority, act of God, or other unavoidable cause not attributable to the
fault or negligence of the City of Denton. In the event of an occurrence under this Section, the
Respondent will be excused from any further performance or observance of the requirements so
affected for as long as such circumstances prevail and the Respondent continues to use
commercially reasonable efforts to recommence performance or observance whenever and to
whatever extent possible without delay. The Respondent shall immediately notify the City of
Denton Procurement Manager by telephone (to be confirmed in writing within five (5) calendar
days of the inception of such occurrence) and describe at a reasonable level of detail the
circumstances causing the non-performance or delay in performance.
65. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS: Failure of a Party to require performance by another Party
under the Contract will not affect the right of such Party to require performance in the future. No
delay, failure, or waiver of either Party’s exercise or partial exercise of any right or remedy under
the Contract shall operate to limit, impair, preclude, cancel, waive or otherwise affect such right
or remedy. A waiver by a Party of any breach of any term of the Contract will not be construed
as a waiver of any continuing or succeeding breach.
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66. NO WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY: The Parties expressly agree that no
provision of the Contract is in any way intended to constitute a waiver by the City of Denton of
any immunities from suit or from liability that the City of Denton may have by operation of law.
67. RECORDS RETENTION: The Respondent shall retain all financial records, supporting
documents, statistical records, and any other records or books relating to the performances called
for in the Contract. The Respondent shall retain all such records for a period of four (4) years
after the expiration of the Contract, or until the CPA or State Auditor's Office is satisfied that all
audit and litigation matters are resolved, whichever period is longer. The Respondent shall grant
access to all books, records and documents pertinent to the Contract to the CPA, the State
Auditor of Texas, and any federal governmental entity that has authority to review records due to
federal funds being spent under the Contract.
Should a conflict arise between any of the contract documents, it shall be resolved with the
following order of precedence (if applicable). In any event, the final negotiated contract
shall take precedence over any and all contract documents to the extent of such conflict.
1. Final negotiated contract
2. City’s standard terms and conditions
3. Purchase order
4. Supplier terms and conditions
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EXHIBIT D
Certificate of Interested Parties Electronic Filing
In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the
Government Code. The law states that the City may not enter into this contract unless the
Contractor submits a disclosure of interested parties (Form 1295) to the City at the time the
Contractor submits the signed contract. The Texas Ethics Commission has adopted rules
requiring the business entity to file Form 1295 electronically with the Commission.
Contractor will be required to furnish an original notarized Certificate of Interest Parties
before the contract is awarded, in accordance with Government Code 2252.908.
The contractor shall:
1. Log onto the State Ethics Commission Website at :
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm
2. Register utilizing the tutorial provided by the State
3. Print a copy of the completed Form 1295
4. Enter the Certificate Number on signature page.
5. Sign and notarize the Form 1295
6. Email the notarized form to purchasing@cityofdenton.com with the contract number in the
subject line. (EX: Contract 1234 – Form 1295)
The City must acknowledge the receipt of the filed Form 1295 not later than the 30th day after
Council award. Once a Form 1295 is acknowledged, it will be posted to the Texas Ethics
Commission’s website within seven business days.
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Certificate Of Completion
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Subject: City Council Docusign Item - 6229 Financial Planning and Rate Modeling
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Certificate Pages: 6 Initials: 0 Rebecca Hunter
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rebecca.hunter@cityofdenton.com
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10/4/2016 9:58:11 AM
Holder: Rebecca Hunter
rebecca.hunter@cityofdenton.com
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Rebecca Hunter
rebecca.hunter@cityofdenton.com
Senior Buyer
City of Denton
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Sent: 10/6/2016 9:14:59 AM
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Michael Lane
mlane@newgenstrategies.net
Director
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Sent: 10/6/2016 9:16:02 AM
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John Knight
john.knight@cityofdenton.com
Deputy City Attorney
City of Denton
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Julia Winkley
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Contracts Administration Supervisor
City of Denton
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Howard Martin
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Interim City Manager
City of Denton
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Jennifer Walters
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City Secretary
City of Denton
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Julia Winkley
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Contracts Administration Supervisor
City of Denton
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Sherri Thurman
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Jane Richardson
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Robin Fox
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Jennifer Bridges
jennifer.bridges@cityofdenton.com
Procurement Assistant
City of Denton
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Sent: 10/24/2016 9:31:00 AM
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Jane Richardson
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Mary Dickinson
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