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ORDINANCE NO. 2010-206
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING THE EXTENSION
OF THE TERM OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND VP
IMAGING DBA DOCUNAV SOLUTIONS (BID NO. 4450) FOR AN ELECTRONIC
DOCUMENT ARCHIVING SYSTEM FOR THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2010, the City of Denton entered into a contract with VP
Imaging DBA DocuNav Solutions for an electronic document archiving system (the "Contract")
for the Planning and Development Department in an amount not to exceed $186,650, a copy of
the Contract is attached hereto as Attachment "A", and incorporated herein for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, paragraph V. of the Contract reads as follows:
Payments hereunder shall be made to Contractor following city's acceptance
of the work and within thirty (30) days of receiving Contractor's invoice for
the products and services delivered. Total compensation under this contract
shall not exceed the sum of $186,650.
Contractor recognizes that this Contract shall commence upon the effective
date herein and continue in full force and effect until termination in
accordance with its provisions. Contractor and City herein recognize that the
continuation of any contract after the close of any given fiscal year of the
City of Denton, which fiscal year ends on September 30th of each year, shall
be subject to Denton City Council approval. In the event that the Denton
City Council does not approve the appropriation of funds for this contract,
the Contract shall terminate at the end of the fiscal year for which funds were
appropriated and the parties shall have no obligations hereunder.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton wishes to extend the Contract and
hereby approves an extension through the end of the fiscal year, ending on September 30, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1. The extension of the Contract between the City of Denton and VP Imaging
DBA DocuNav Solutions (Bid No. 4450) through the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, is
hereby approved.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to expend funds in
accordance with the Contract.
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SECTION 3. A copy of this ordinance and Attachment "A" shall be maintained on file in
the office of the City Secretary.
SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in force when the provisions of this
ordinance become effective which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of provisions
contained in this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in
this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of '2010.
MA A. URR , MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTACHMENT A
CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND
BID NO. 4450
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into this day of T3~ A.D.. 2010 by and l--X
between VP Imaging DBA DocuNav Solutions a corporation, whose address is 5048 Tennyson
Parkway, Suite 110, Plano, TX 75024, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor," and the CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS, a home rule municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," to be effective
upon approval of the Denton City Council and subsequent execution of this Contract by the Denton City
Manager or his duly authorized designee.
For and in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained herein, and for the mutual
benefits to be obtained hereby, the parties agree as follows:
1.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials and equipment necessary for designing
an integrated electronic data management system for the City of Denton Planning and building
Inspections Departments. These products and services shall be provided in accordance with the
Specifications for Bid 4450 Imaging Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
as Exhibit "A" (or on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent), and the Contractor's Bid in response
thereto, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes as Exhibit "B". The
Contract consists of this written agreement and the following items which are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference:
(a) Specifications for Bid 4450 Imaging Project; (Exhibit "A" or on file in the office of the
Purchasing Agent).
(b) Contractor's Bid. (Exhibit "B");
(c) Insurance Requirements. (Exhibit "C");
(d) Form CIQ - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Exhibit "D").
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."
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H.
TIME OF COMPLETION
Contractor agrees and covenants that all work hereunder shall be complete within N/A cf7
days following notice to proceed from City.
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III.
TERM OF CONTRACT
The initial term of this Contract shall be determined by mutual agreement of both parties.
IV.
WARRANTY
Contractor warrants and covenants to City that all goods and services provided by Contractor,
Contractor's subcontractors, and agents under the Agreement shall be free of defects and produced and
performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner and shall comply with the specifications for said goods
and services as set forth in this Agreement and the Bid Specifications attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit "A" (or on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent). Contractor warrants that the
goods and services provided to City under this Agreement shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship, for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date that City issues final written
acceptance of the project.
V.
PAYMENT
Payments hereunder shall be made to Contractor following city's acceptance of the work and
within thirty (30) days of receiving Contractor's invoice for the products and services delivered. Total
compensation under this contract shall not exceed the sum of 186,650.
Contractor recognizes that this Contract shall commence upon the effective date herein and
continue in full force and effect until termination in accordance with its provisions. Contractor and City
herein recognize that the continuation of any contract after the close of any given fiscal year of the City
of Denton, which fiscal year ends on September 30th of each year, shall be subject to Denton City
Council approval. In the event that the Denton City Council does not approve the appropriation of funds
for this contract, the Contract shall terminate at the end of the fiscal year for which funds were
appropriated and the parties shall have no further obligations hereunder.
VI.
PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENT TO EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC
Contractor shall at all times exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of employees and
others on or near the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions of Federal, State, and
Municipal safety laws. The safety precautions actually taken and the adequacy thereof shall be the sole
responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor shall indemnify City for any and all losses arising out of or
related to a breach of this duty by Contractor pursuant to paragraph VIII. INDEMNIFICATION and
paragraph IX. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS set forth herein.
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VII.
LOSSES FROM NATURAL CAUSES
Unless otherwise specified, all loss or damage to Contractor arising out of the nature of the work
to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen circumstances in the prosecution
of the same, or from unusual obstructions or difficulties which may be encountered in the prosecution of
the work, shall be sustained and borne by the Contractor at its own cost and expense.
VIII.
INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall release, defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers and
employees harmless from and against all claims, damages, injuries (including death), property damages
(including loss of use), losses, demands, suits, judgments and costs, including attorney's fees and
expenses, in any way arising out of, related to, or resulting from the services provided by Contractor
under this Agreement or caused by the negligent act or omission or the intentional act or omission of
Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees, invitees or any other third parties
for whom Contractor is legally responsible (hereinafter "Claims"). Contractor is expressly required to
defend City against all such Claims.
In the event the City is a named parry to a suit arising out of the subject matter of this Contract,
the City shall have reasonable input into the selection of defense counsel to be retained by Contractor in
fulfilling its obligation hereunder to defend and indemnify City. City reserves the right to provide a
portion or all of its own defense; however, City is under no obligation to do so. Any such action by City
is not to be construed as a waiver of Contractor's obligation to defend City or as a waiver of
Contractor's obligation to indemnify City pursuant to this Contract. Contractor shall retain defense
counsel within seven (7) business days of City's written notice that City is invoking its right to
indemnification under this Contract. If Contractor fails to retain counsel within such time period, City
shall have the right to retain defense counsel on its own behalf, and Contractor shall be liable for all
costs incurred by City.
IX.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State and local laws,
ordinances and regulations including all amendments and revisions thereto, which in any manner affect
Contractor or the work, and shall indemnify and save harmless City against any claim related to or
arising from the violation of any such laws, ordinances and regulations whether by Contractor, its
employees, officers, agents, subcontractors, or representatives. If Contractor observes that the work
is at variance therewith, Contractor shall promptly notify City in writing.
X.
VENUE
The laws of the State of Texas shall govern the interpretation, validity, performance and
enforcement of this Contract. The parties agree that this Contract is performable in Denton County,
Texas, and that exclusive venue shall lie in Denton County, Texas.
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XI.
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Contractor agrees to retain control and to give full attention to the fulfillment of this Contract,
that this Contract shall not be assigned or sublet without the prior written consent of City, and that no
part or feature of the work will be sublet to anyone objectionable to City. Contractor further agrees that
the subletting of any portion or feature of the work, or materials required in the performance of this
Contract, shall not relieve Contractor from its full obligations to City as provided by this Contract.
XII.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor covenants and agrees that Contractor is an independent contractor and not an officer,
agent, servant or employee of City; that Contractor shall have exclusive control of and exclusive right to
control the details of the work performed hereunder and all persons performing same, and shall be
responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and
consultants; that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its
officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and consultants, and nothing herein shall be
construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor.
XIII.
INSURANCE AND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance coverage as set
forth in the Insurance Requirements marked Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. Contractor shall provide a signed insurance certificate verifying that they have obtained the
required insurance coverage prior to the effective date of this Contract.
XIV.
HINDRANCES AND DELAYS
No claims shall be made by Contractor for damages resulting from hindrances or delays from
any cause during the progress of any portion of the work embraced in this Contract.
XV.
AFFIDAVIT OF NO PROHIBITED INTEREST
Contractor acknowledges and represents it is aware of all applicable laws, City Charter, and City
Code of Conduct regarding prohibited interests and that the existence of a prohibited interest at any time
will render the Contract voidable. Contractor has executed the Affidavit of No Prohibited Interest,
attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "D".
XVI.
SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Contract are severable. If any paragraph, section, subdivision, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Contract is for any reason held to be contrary to the law or contrary to any rule
or regulation having the force and effect of the law, such decisions shall not affect the remaining
portions of the Contract. However, upon the occurrence of such event, either party may terminate this
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Contract by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice.
XVII.
TERMINATION
City may, at its option, with or without cause, and without penalty or prejudice to any other
remedy it may be entitled to at law, or in equity or otherwise under this Contract, terminate further work
under this contract, in whole or in part by giving at least thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to
Contractor with the understanding that all services being terminated shall cease upon the date such
notice is received.
XVIH.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Contract and its attachments embody the entire agreement between the parties and may only
be modified in writing if executed by both parties.
XIX.
CONTRACT INTERPRETATION
Although this Contract is drafted by City, should any part be in dispute, the parties agree that the
Contract shall not be construed more favorably for either party.
XX.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, personal
representatives and assigns.
XXI.
HEADINGS
The headings of this Contract are for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect in
any manner any of the terms and conditions hereof.
XXII.
RIGHT TO AUDIT
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, 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.
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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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of these presents have executed this agreement in the year
and day first above written.
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