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WHEREAS, Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code provides that procurement
of items that are only available from one source, including; items that are only available fram
one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes or natural monopolies; films,
manuscripts or books; electricity, gas, water and other utility purchases; captive replacement
parts or components for equipment; and library materials for a public library that are available
only from the persons holding exclusive distribution rights to the materials; and need not be
submitted to competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to procure one or more of the items mentioned in
the above paragraph; NOW, THEREFORE,
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SECTION 1. The following purchase of materials, equipment or supplies, as described
in the 66File" listed hereon, and on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, and the license
terms attached are hereby approved:
FILE
NUMBER VENDOR AMOUNT
5632 Prime Controls, LP $175,000
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that this bid, and the award thereof,
constitutes a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including, items that
are anly available from one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes or natural
monopalies; films, manuscripts or books; electricity, gas, water and other utility purchasesg
captive replacement parts or components for equipment; and library materials for a public library
that are available only from the persons holding exclusive distribution rights to the materials; and
need not be submitted to competitive bids.
SECTION 3. The acceptance and approval of the above items shall not constitute a
contract between the City and the persan submitting the quatation for such items until such
persan shall comply with all requirements specified by the Purchasing Department.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any contracts relating to
the items specified in Section 1 and the expenditure of funds pursuant to said contracts is hereby
autharized.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Dentan, Texas hereby expressly delegates
the authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of
Denton under File 5632 to the City Manager of the City af Dentan, Texas, or his designee.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upan its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ��,����� day of.r� ��;��' �� �'�� �r 2014.
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CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF D�NTON, TEXAS AND PRIME CONTROLS, LP
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by and between Prime Controls, LP a corporation, whose address is 1725 Lakepointe Drive,
Lewisville, TX 75057, 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:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Supplier shall provide products and/or services in accordance with the City's document
FILE #5632 Upgrade and Maintenance Services related to Water Production's SCADA
Control System, a copy of which is on file at the office of Purchasing Agent and incorporated
herein for all purposes. The Contract consists of this written agreement and the following items
which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
(a) Special Terms and Conditions (Exhibit "A");
(b) Request for Proposal (Exhibit "B" on File at the Office of the Purchasing
Agent);
(c) City of Denton Standard Terms and Conditions (Exhibit "C");
(d) Insurance Requirements (Exhibit "D");
(e) Form CIQ — Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Exhibit "E");
( fl Contractor's Proposal. (Exhibit "F");
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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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of these presents have executed this agreement in
the year and day first above written.
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Exhibit A
Special Terms and Conditions
Total Contract Amount
The contract total for services shall not exceed $175,000. Pricing shall be per Exhibit D
attached.
Con_tract Terms
The contract term will be three (3) years, effective from date of award or notice to proceed as
determined by the City of Denton Purchasing Department.
The contract shall commence upon the issuance of a Notice of Award by the City of Denton and
shall automatically renew each year, from the date of award by City Council, unless either party
notifies the other prior to the scheduled renewal date. At the sole option of the City of Denton,
the contract may be further extended as needed, not to exceed a total of six (6) months.
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Exhibit C
Standard Purchase Terms and Conditions
These standard Terms and Conditions and the Terms and Conditions, Specifications, Drawings
and other requirements included in the City's solicitation are applicable to Contracts/Purchase
Orders issued by the City hereinafter referred to as the City or Buyer and the Seller herein after
referred to as the Bidder, 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 Sellers Solicitation 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.
By submitting an Offer in response to the Solicitation, the Contractor agrees that the Contract
shall be governed by the following terms and conditions, unless exceptions are duly noted and
fully negotiated.
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 specifed 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. 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.
D. Unless otherwise expressly authorized in the Contract.
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.
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4. 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 Contractor who is in arrears to the City 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
none or inadequate appropriation of funds, there will be no penalty nor removal fees charged to
the City.
5. 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.
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6. 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 ISth 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.
7. 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
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
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to include drafts and electronic files, even if such drafls or electronic files are subsequently used
to generate or prepare a final printed document.
8. 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
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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.
9. 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.
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 Contractor or with any competitor.
C. ln 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.
10. 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
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 ihe breach warranty, but failure to give timely notice shall not impair the City's rights under
this section.
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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.
11. 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 fnal 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.
12. 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.
l 3. 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.
] 4. 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 under 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
by the Contractor to the City.
l5. 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 such
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.
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16. 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.
17. 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.
l 8. 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.
19. INDEMNITY:
A. Definitions:
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 TH� CITY),
INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD TH� CITY, ITS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES AND ELECT�D OFFICIALS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL
INDEMNIFIED CLAIMS DIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, INCID�NT TO,
CONCERNING OR RESULTING FROM THE FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, OR
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PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACTOR'S OBLTGATIONS 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.
20. INSURANCE: The following insurance requirements are applicable, in addition to the
specific insurance requirements detailed in EXHIBIT D The successful Contractor shall procure
and maintain insurance of the types and in the minimum amounts acceptable to the City. The
insurance shall be written by a company licensed to do business in the State of Texas and
satisfactory to the City.
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
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- VIl 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
901 B 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.
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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 certifed copies of policies and endorsements thereto and may make
any reasonable requests for deletion or revision or modifcation 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 applicable
coverage's indicated within the Contract.
xiv. The insurance coverage's specified in within the solicitation and requirements are
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.
21. CLAIMS: If any claim, demand, suit, or other action is asserted against the Contractor which
arises under or concerns the Contract, or which could hav� 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.
22. NOTICES: Unless otherwise specified, all notices, reyuests, 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 ofthe Purchasing Manager.
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23. RIGHTS TO BID, PROPOSAL AND CONTRACTUAL MATERIAL: All material
submitted by the Contractor to the City shall become property of the City 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.
24. 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 specifcations regarding the deliverables shall in no
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.
25. 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 Confdential 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 notifes 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.
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26. 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 o� 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
employees to, execute, acknowledge, and deliver all applications, specifications, oaths,
assignments, and all other instruments which the City might reasonably 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.
27. PUI3LICATIONS: 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.
28. 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.
29. 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
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deduct from any amounts owed to the Contractor, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such
commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
30. 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
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.
31. 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 pi•ocess 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
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 (Exhibit E).
32. 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, 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, Texas, or his designee under this agreement.
33. 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.
34. 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.
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35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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
f ling 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 reyuest 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 may 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.
38. JURISDICTION AND V�NUE: 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 l, 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.
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39. 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.
40. HOLIDAYS: The following holidays are observed by the City:
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 5:00 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.
41. 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.
42. NON-SUSPENSION OR DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION:
The City 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 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.
43. 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.
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44. BUY AMERICAN ACT-SUPPLIES (Applicable to certain federally funded
requirements)
The following federally funded requirements are applicable, in addition to the specific federally
funded requirements.
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 certifcate is issued); or
(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. l0a - l Od) 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 submit
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".
45. RIGHT TO INFORMATION: The City reserves the right to use any and all information
presented in any response to this solicitation, whether amended or not, except as prohibited by
law. Selection of rejection of the submittal does not affect this right.
46. 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
47. PREVAILING WAGE RATES: All respondents will be required to comply with Provision
S159a of "Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes" of the State of Texas with respect to the payment
of prevailing wage rates and prohibiting discrimination in the employment practices.
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48. 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.
49. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS: Respondent shall demonstrate
on-site compliance with the Federal Tax Reform Act of ]986, Section 1706, amending Section
530 of the Revenue Act of 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 Worker's Compensation insurance coverage. Respondent shall ensure
compliance with all federal and State tax laws and withholding requirements. The City 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 and
shall pay all costs, penalties, or losses resulting from Respondent's omission or breach of this
Section.
50. 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.
51. 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 Procurement Manager in writing
of any such damage within one (1) calendar day.
52. FORCE MAJEURE: The City, 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. In the event of an occurrence under this Section, the Respondent will be
excused from any further performance or observance of the reyuirements 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 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.
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53. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS: Failure of a Party to reyuire 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 tenn of the Contract will not be construed
as a waiver of any continuing or succeeding breach.
54. 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 any
immunities from suit or from liability that the City may have by operation of law.
55. 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 reiain 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.
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Exhibit D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND
WORKERS' COMPENSENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Upon contracf execution, all insurance requirements shall become confracfua/ obligations,
which the successful contractor shall have a duty to maintain throughout the course of this
contract.
STANDARD PROVISIONS:
Without limifing any of the other obligations or liabilifies of the Confractor, the
Contractor shall provide and mainfain until fhe contracted work has been completed and
accepted by the City of Denton, Owner, the minimum insurance coverage as indicated
hereinafter.
Contractor shall file with the Purchasing Department satisfactory certificates of
insurance including any applicable addendum or endorsements, containing fhe contract
number and title of the project. Contracfor may, upon written request fo the
Purchasing Department, ask for clarification of any insurance requiremenfs at any time;
however, Contractor shall not commence any work or deliver any material until he or she
receives noti�cation that the contract has been accepted, approved, and signed by the
City of Denton.
All insurance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaciion 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
nofed:
• 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 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 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.
Cancellation: City requires 30 day wriften notice should any of the policies
described on ihe certificate be cance//ed or maferially changed before the
expiration dafe.
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• 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.
SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
All insurance policies proposed or obtained in safisfaction of this Contracf shall
additionally comply with the following marked specifications, and shall be maintained in
compliance with these additional specifications throughout the duration of the Confract,
or longer, if so noted:
[X] A. General Liability Insurance:
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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.
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[X] Automobile Liability Insurance:
Contractor shall provide Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with Combined
Single Limits (CSL) of not less than 500 000 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.
[X] Workers' Compensation Insurance
Contractor shall purchase and maintain Workers' 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
pertormed 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 Workers' 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
$500,000.00 combined bodily injury and property damage per occurrence with a
$1,000,000.00 aggregate.
[] Fire Damage Legal Liability Insurance
Coverage is required if Broad form General Liability is not provided or is unavailable to
the contractor or if a contractor leases or rents a portion of a City building. Limits of not
less than each occurrence are required.
[ ] Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000.00 per claim with
respect to negligent acts, errors or omissions in connection with professional services is
required under this Agreement.
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[ ] 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"blankeY' 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.
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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
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:
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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;
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4. obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the
contractor:
a. 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
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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Exhibit E
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For vendor or other person doinq business with local governmental entit
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This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491, 80th Leg., Regular Session. OFFICE
USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a Date Received''
person who has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental
entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government entity not
later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the
statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code.
A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government
Code, Ar� �rfif�ns� und�r ii°��� section is a Class C misder�a��r�r�r.
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� Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmental er�fi�ty.
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� Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not
later than the 7'h business day afder the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or
inaccurate.)
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Name of local government officer with whom filer has an employment or business relationship.
Name of Officer
This section, (item 3 including subparts A, B, C& D), must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has an
employment or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a), Local Government Code. Attach
' additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary.
' A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than
investment income, from the filer of the questionnaire?
� Yes � No
B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from
or at the direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received
from the local governmental entity?
v�� Yes k I No
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the
local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?
� Yes � No
D. Describe each affiliation or business relationship.
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Signature of person doing business with the governmental Date
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EXHIBIT F
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Prime Controls agrees to provide and the City of Denton. agrees to accept, under the
terms and conditions of this agreement, technical services on a"Time and Material" basis
as defined hereafter.
I. Term of Agreement:
This agreement is effective for the period of three (3) years from .__ .
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This agreement may be canceled by either party within thirty (30) days written notice to
the other party.
II. Service Rates:
Technical service shall be provided and charged for the following four (4) task categories
with associated rates per task:
Scheduled Service (Services schedule two (2) weeks in advance; i.e. Annual
Calibrations, Monthly Services, Misc. Projects, Training, etc.);
$95.00 per hour straight time plus expenses
$126.00 per hour overtime plus expenses
Non-critical On-Site Service (Services required within one (1) week of notice);
$110.00 per hour straight time plus expenses
$146.00 per hour overtime plus expenses
Emergency On-Site Service (Services required within one (1) day of notice);
$130.00 per hour straight time plus expenses
$173.00 per hour overtime plus expenses
Telephone/Dial up Support (Services performed off site with the use of telephone,
$75.00 per hour straight time
$110.00 per hour overtime
Task rates quoted above are charged on a per task basis regardless of the job
classification of the employee performing the task. Prime Controls shall ensure that any
employee assigned to these tasks is fully-trained, experienced, and capable of completing
the task.
Scheduled Annual System Calibration will consist of a complete system checkout and
completing miscellaneous request by the City of Denton. All integral parts of the system
including Computers, Software, and RTUs will be tested and exercised during this week.
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EXHIBIT F
A report will be generated documenting any problems found and resolved during this
procedure.
Scheduled monthly services will consist of completing and checking any miscellaneous
problems or request the City of Denton has seen. There will be a logbook provided at
the computer that will allow the operators to log any questions or concerns that can be
addressed during this visit.
Demand service calls consist of a telephone call back to the customer within one (1) hour
of page or message. A minimum of two (2) hours will be charged for Scheduled or Non-
Critical Services. Emergency on-site services consist of technical assistance being on-site
within twenty four (24) hours of call. Communication between the technician and
customer will remain open during this time period. Upon an emergency service call, a
minimum of four (4) hours will be charged.
Labor rates include all payroll taxes, benefits, hand tools, overhead and profit. Straight
time rates apply for all hours worked during the normal eight (8) hour day, Monday
through Friday. Overtime rates shall apply for all hours worked in excess of the normal
eight (8) hour day and all day Saturday and Sunday.
III. Other Time and Material Rates
Other rates that may be charged for "Time and Material" based projects are listed below.
If applicable, these descriptions and rates will be annotated in the quote for review by the
City of Denton.
The following rates are those published in our GSA Schedule 70 Contract Number GS-
35F-0455W, Mod 1, dated 02/15/2011. This contract expires May 25, 2015 at which
time these rates are subject to change.
ProfessionlTrade 2014 Straiaht Time 2014 Overtime
Account Manager
Project Manager
Project Engineer 2
Project Engineer 1
Sr. Technician
Technician
CAD
$164.00
$103.77
$100.77
$100.75
$84.63
$84.63
$64.48
$164.00
$103.77
$150.00
$150.00
$125.00
$125.00
$95.00
The following rates are for services outside the scope of our GSA Schedule (Open Market Items):
IT Professional
Electrician
$145.00
$75.00
2s
$193.00
$100.00
EXHIBIT F
IV. Material/Special Tool rates
Material, special tools and job site facilities requested to be furnished by Prime Controls
shall be invoiced for at actual documented costs plus 25% markup.
Travel Expenses
Travel Expenses shall be invoiced for at actual documented costs and shall include
transportation, lodging and per diem rate of $60.00 per individual, when applicable.
Mileage rate shall be $0.75 per mile.
V. Charges an� Invoices
A. Change of Rate
Rates for the specified service tasks in Section II will not change for the duration of this
agreement. The Time and Material rates in Section III are subject to revision when our
GSA Schedule Contract is renewed. This renewal process satisfies the competition
requirements of the Texas Municipal Code.
B. Invoicing
Invoicing shall be monthly and include a recap of all services provided and related
supporting documentation. ,
C. Taxes
Invoices shall include applicable sales tax as a separate line item. Taxes shall be charged
on material and labor except that work for which the customer provides an executed tax
exemption certificate to Prime Controls.
VI. Responsibilities of Prime Controls
A. Response to Customer Requests
Prime Controls shall make every effort to provide requested services in a timely manner.
On-Site response to requests for emergencv services shall be expected within eight (8)
hours. Response to requests for services other than emergency service shall be properly
scheduled to satisfy customer's requirements.
B. Insurance
Prime Controls agrees to obtain and maintain insurance with the following minimum
coverages:
General Liability: $1,000,000/$2,000,000
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000
Workers Compensation: $1,000,000
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EXHIBIT F
A certificate of insurance shall be provided upon request.
C. Conduct/Performance
Prime Controls shall assume full responsibility for the conduct and performance of our
employees and/or subcontractors.
D. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Prime Controls shall not be responsible for consequential or special damages resulting
from any work, or lack thereof, carried out on the equipment covered by this agreement,
except that damage which is determined to be caused directly by negligence on the part
of Prime Controls employees or agents thereof. In any event, liability shall be limited to
repair or replacement of damaged equipment.
Signed and accepted on the day of w M_T , 2014.
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