HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-R0433 - Benchmark Business Solutions - 12/06/2018Resolution No. 2018-RO433
Item No. 6.11
December 6, 2018
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute
for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Service Contract No. 14220 for Workcentre
printers and consumable supplies, by and between the City of Lubbock and Benchmark
Business Solutions, of Lubbock, Texas, and related documents. Said Contract is attached
hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in
the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on
December 6, 2018
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DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City gecretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mark arkwo d, Assis nt City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
an rooke, Assistant City Attorney
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November 15, 2018
Resolution No. 2018-RO433
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LEASE AGREEMENT NUMBER: 1406485 RI PS180103
CUSTOMER•^ •
ULL LEGAL NAME: OF CUSTOMER
ubbock City of
TREET ADDRESS
62513th St
ITY STATE ZIP
PHONE
FAX
Lubbock,TX 79401-3830
806-775-3000
ILLINGNAME IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE
BILLING STREET ADDRESS
ITY STATE ZIP
FEDERAL TAX I.D. #
LOCATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)
s Stated Above
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EQUIPMENTDESCRIPTION
TYPE, MAKE, MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER,
AND INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
NOT
FINANCED
UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT
BEGINNING METER
READING
MONTHLY IMAGE
ALLOWANCE
CONTRACT USAGE PER
IMAGE CHARGE
PLUS TAX
B&W
COLOR
B&W
COLOR
B&W
COLOR
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY IMAGE ALLOWANCE AND CONTRACT USAGE PER IMAGE CHARGES
IF CONSOLIDATED
METER FREQUENCY: Monthly
TERM ! PA YMENT SCHEDULE
ERM IN MONTHS: 48 MONTHLY BASE PAYMENT AMOUNT': $14,636.31 _ '(PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES)
PAYMENT PERIOD IS MONTHLY UNLESS OTHERWISE
ORIGINATION FEE": $125.00 INDICATED
TERMS ! CONDITIONS: (THIS AGREEMENT C• • •NS SET FORTH ON • OF
AGREEMENT, ALL OF OF
1. Definitions. The words "you" and "your' mean the legal entity identified in "Customer Information" above, and "we." "us" and "our" means Benchmark Business Solutions Inc.
'Party' means you or us, and "Parties" means both you and us. "UCC" means the Uniform Commercial Code. "Equipment" means the items identified in the Item Description
section above and in any attached Equipment Schedule. "Lease" means this Cost Per Copy Agreement "Lease Payment" means the Monthly Lease Payment specified above.
"Inception Date" will be the date the Equipment is delivered to you or any later date we designate. If we designate a later Inception Date, you agree to pay us an additional amount
equal to the periodic payments due under this Agreement prorated for the period between the date the Equipment is delivered to you and the Inception Date.
CUSTOMER
Y YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A NON -CANCELLABLE LEASE AND THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ALL TERMS
ND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ON PAGES 1 AND 2 OF THIS TWO -PAGE LE
City of Lubbock Daniel M. Pope, Mayor Z
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE PRINT NAME & TITLE
DATE—
OF DELIVERY
he Customer hereby certifies that all the Equipment: 1) has been received, installed, and inspected, and 2) is fully operational and uncondifionally accepted.
IGNATURE: X NAME AND TITLE: DATE:
LESSOR ACCEPTANCE
enchmark Business Solutions �• — ;
LESSOR 11
S GNA U E I PRINI NAME & TITLE DATE
1607 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401
The partir a ree to he terms f birA attached
Attest:
Approved as to Form:
Ryan Brooke, Assistan Cit ttorney
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Approved as to Content:
Mark Yearwood, Assistant City knager 230
ADDITIONAL . CONDITiONS
2 Lease. Payments Taxes and Late Payments. You agree and represent all Equipment was selected by you based upon your own judgment and you want us to provide you the Equipment, and you agree
to lease the same from us. You agree to pay us each Lease Payment and all other amounts that become due and payable under this Lease. The first Lease Payment is due the 20M of the following month after
installation and each subsequent Lease Payment is due on the same date each month thereafter, whether or not we invoice you. If any payment is not paid in full by five (5) days after its due date, you will pay
a late charge of the greatest of ten percent (/0%) of the amount due or $26.00, not to exceed the maximum amount permitted by law For each dishonored or returned payment instrument, you will be
assessed the applicable returned item fee. which shall not exceed $35 Restrictive covenants on any payment instrument will not reduce your obligations or affect our rights You will pay when due, either
directly or by reimbursing us, all taxes and fees relating to the Equipment and this Agreement. Sales or use lax due upfront will be payable over the term with a finance charge
3 Meter Readings Image Charges, and Annual Adjustments. Each month during the term of this Agreement. you are entitled to make the total number of images shown under Image Allowance (or Total
Consolidated Image Allowance, if applicable) each period during the term of this Agreement If you make mare than the allowed images in any period. you will pay us an additional amount equal to the number
of the excess images made during such period multiplied by the applicable Contract Usage Per Image Charge Regardless of the number of images made in any period, you will never pay less than the Base
Payment Amount. You agree to provide us with the actual meter readings on any business day as designated by us. provided that we may estimate the number of images used if such meter readings are not
received within five days after being requested We will adjust the estimated charge for excess images upon receipt of actual meter readings You agree that the Base Payment Amount and the Contract Usage
Per Image Charges may be proportionately increased at any time if our estimated average page coverage is exceeded After the end of the first year of this Agreement and not more than once each successive
twelve-month period thereafter the Base Payment Amount and the Contract Usage Per Image Charges (and, at our election. the Base Payment Amount and Contract Usage Per Image Charges under any
subsequent agreements between you and us that incorporate the terms hereof) may be increased by a maximum of 10% of the then existing payment or charge Images made on equipment marked as not
financed under this Agreement will be included in determining your image and overage charges
4 Eguioment and Software. Equipment may contain or have software delivered with it. You agree that as to software only that (a) you will execute a separate license agreement with a third party for such
software. (b) we do not own the software and cannot transfer any interest in it to you and (c) we have no responsibility whatsoever for any such software or license agreement under this Lease You agree the
Equipment (including software) is for your business use in the United States (including its possessions and territories), will not be used for personal, household or family purposes and is not being acquired far
resale You will not attach the Equipment as a fixture to real estate or make any permanent alterations to it
5 Non -Cancellable Lease. THIS LEASE CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR TERMINATED YOUR OBLIGATION TO MAKE ALL PAYMENTS. AND TO PAY ALL OTHER AMOUNTS DUE OR TO BECOME
DUE. IS ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DELAY, REDUCTION. SET-OFF. DEFENSE COUNTERCLAIM OR RECOUPMENT FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.
IRRESPECTIVE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY THIRD PARTY OR US
6 Lease Term. The Initial Term which is indicated above or identified in any attached Equipment Schedule, commences on the Inception Date
7 End of Lease Options. At the end of the Initial Term, or any renewal term (the 'End Date'), this Lease will renew for successive month -to -month terms, unless you a) provide at least sixty (601 but no more
than one hundred twenty (120) days poor written notice to us of your intent to return the Equipment (including software) and b) you return the Equipment at your expense, to a location we specify You cannot
pay off this Agreement or return the Equipment poor to the End Date wdhoul our consent If we consent. we may charge you. in addition to other amounts owed an early termination fee equal to 5% of the
amount we paid for the Equipment.
8 Equipment Delivery and Maintenance. Equipment (including software) will be delivered to you at the location specified above or in an Equipment Schedule Equipment (including software) may not be
moved to another location without first obtaining our written consent You shall permit us to inspect Equipment and any maintenance records relating thereto during your normal business hours You are
responsible for keeping the Equipment in good working order and you have entered into a separate maintenance agreement with us to fulfill that obligation Payments under the Agreement may include
amounts owed under that agreement. which amounts may be invoiced as one payment for your convenience We may charge you a Monthly Supply Freight Fee to cover our costs of shipping supplies to you
9 Equipment Return. if the Equipment (including software) is returned to us it shall be in the same condition as when delivered to you (normal wear and tear excepted) and. if not in such condition. you will be
hable for all expenses we incur to return the Equipment to such condition You are solely responsible for protecting and removing any confidential datalmages stored on the Equipment prior to its return for any
reason
10 Equipment Owners h to, Labeling and UCC Filim If and to the extent that this Lease is deemed a secunty agreement under the UCC. and otherwise for precautionary purpose only. you grant us a first
pnonty security interest in your interest in the Equipment (including software) and all proceeds thereof in order to secure your performance of this Lease We are and shall remain the sole owner of the
Equipment. You agree to keep the Equipment (including software) free tram any hens or encumbrances and to notify us it there is a change in the jurisdiction of your organization. We may label the Equipment
to identify our ownership Interest in it You authorize us to file by any permissible means a UCC financing statement to show and to do all other acts to protect our interest in the Equipment You agree to pay
any filing fees and administrative costs for the filing of such financing statements
11 Assignment. YOU MAY NOT ASSIGN SELL. PLEDGE, TRANSFER, SUBLET OR PART WITH POSSESSION OF THE EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING SOFTWARE), THIS LEASE OR ANY OF YOUR
RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LEASE (COLLECTIVELY "ASSIGNMENT) WITHOUT OUR PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT If we agree to an Assignment. you agree to pay the applicable
assignment fee and reimburse us for any costs we incur in connection with that Assignment without notice to you. We may sell, assign or transfer all or any part of the Equipment, this Lease and/or any of our
rights or obligations under this Lease Our assignee will have the same rights that we have (to the extent assigned), but none of our obligations and you agree not to assert against such assignee any claims
defenses counterclaims. recoupments. or set -offs that you may have against us You agree and acknowledge that any Assignment by us will not materially change your obligations under this Lease
12 Li . WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES. DAMAGES OR INJURIES OF ANY KIND OR TYPE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO. ANY SPECIAL. INDIRECT. INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY CAUSED BY THE EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING SOFTWARE) OR ITS USE, WHETHER ARISING FROM TORTIOUS
CONDUCT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY You agree to reimburse us for, and to defend. indemnify and hold us harmless on an after-tax basis
against, any costs. expenses damages fines settlements, claims or liability arising out of or relating to this Lease or the Equipment (including software) or its useincluding reasonable attorneys fees and
disbursements
13 Equipment Warranty Information and Disclaimers. WITH RESPECT TO EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING SOFTWARE), WE DISCLAIM. AND YOU WAIVE, ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. INCLUDING. BUT NOT LIMITED TO. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON -INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WE MAKE NO
REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND OR TYPE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ITS SUITABILITY, FUNCTIONALITY, DURABILITY, OR CONDITION We hereby assign to you any warranty rights
given to us with respect to the Equipment and. if the Equipment is returned to us, such rights are deemed reassigned by you to us
14 Default and Remedies. You will be .n default under this Lease if (11 we do not receive any payment within ten (10) days after the date It is due, or (2) you breach any other obligation in this Lease or any
other agreement with us If you default. we may, in addition to other remedies, require you to promptly return the Equipment (including software) to a location we specify. at your expense. and require
immediate payment, as liquidated damages for loss of bargain and not as penalty, of (a) all amounts then due. plus Interest from the due date until paid at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per
month. (b) the sum of all Lease Payments remaining in the Initial Term (less the fixed maintenance component thereof as reflected on our books and records) and (c) Taxes If you rm not return the Equipment
as required above, you agree to pay us the then determined fair market value thereof as of the end of the Initial Term You agree to pay all costsincluding attorneys fees and disbursements incurred by us to
enforce this Lease
15 Risk of Loss and Insurance. You assume and agree to bear the entire risk of loss, theft destruction or other impairment of the Equipment (including software) upon delivery You agree to maintain
commercial general liability insurance acceptable to us You shall, at your expense. (a) keep the Equipment insured against loss at damage for a minimum of Its full replacement value under a comprehensive
policy of insurance or other equipment replacement coverage with an insurance tamer of your choice, which coverage and tamer is satisfactory to us. (b) name us as a loss payee under such policy. and (c)
provide proof of insurance satisfactory to us within thirty (30) days after you execute this Lease If you fail to maintain property loss Insurance satisfactory to us and/or you fail to timely provide proof of such
insurance, we have the option, but not the obligation, to secure property loss insurance on the Equipment from a carrier of our choosing in such forms and amounts as we deem reasonable to protect our
interests If we secure insurance on the Equipment. we will not name you as an insured party your interests may not be fully protected, and you will reimburse us the premium which may be higher than the
premium you would pay if you obtained insurance. and which may result in a profit to us through an investment in reinsurance If you are current in all of your obligations under the Agreement at the time of
loss, any insurance proceeds received will be applied. at our option, to repair or replace the Equipment, or to pay us the remaining payments due or to become due under this Agreement. plus our booked
residual. both discounted at 3% per annum No loss or damage to Equipment (Including software), or our receipt of insurance proceeds. shall relieve you of any of your obligations under this Lease
16 Finance Lease and Customer Waivers. You and we agree this Lease is a finance lease' govemed by UCC Article 2A To the extent you are permitted by law. you waive (a) all rights and remedies under
Article 2A (Sections 508-522) of the UCC, and (b) any rights you now or later may have under any statute or otherwise which require us to sell, lease or otherwise use any Equipment to reduce our damages
including our realization of the remaining value of the Equipment, or which may otherwise limit or modify any of our rights or remedies
17 Authorization of Signer and Credit Review. You represent that you may lawfully enter into and perform, this Lease, that the individual signing this Lease on your behalf has all the necessary authority to
do so. and that all financial information you provide completely and accurately represents your financial condition By having your authorized representative sign this Lease. you agree to furnish financial
information that we may request now and in the future, including your tax identification number and you authorize us to obtain credit reports on you now and in the future
18. Original Document The parties agree that the original hereof for enforcement and perfection purposes, and the sole 'record" constituting 'chattel paper' under the UCC. is the paper copy hereof bearing
(i) the original or a copy of either your manual signature or an electronically applied indication of your intent to enter into this Agreement, and (ii) our anginal manual signature THIS LEASE MAY NOT BE
AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED EXCEPT IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PARTIES AND NO PROVISIONS CAN BE WAIVED EXCEPT IN A
WRITING SIGNED BY US.
19 Jurisdiction. Venue and JURY TRIAL WAIVER. This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the state in which our (of if we assign this Agreement. or our assignees) principle place of business is
located You agree that any suit relating to this Lease shall be brought only in a state or federal court in such state You irrevocably consent and submit to the jurisdiction of such courts. and you waive any
right to transfer of venue Each party waives any right to a jury trial
20 Miscellaneous. Your obligations under the "Liability" Section commence upon execution. and survive the expiration or earlier termination, of this Lease. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement
between the Parties as to the subjects addressed herein, supersedes any poor agreements. any TIPS Vendor Agreementsany purchase orders. and any representations or statements not included herein are
not part of this Lease and are not binding on the Parties If a court finds any term of this Lease unenforceable, the remaining tens will remain in effect The failure by either Party to exercise any nght or
remedy will not constitute a waiver of such right or remedy
21 Citizens Tower Clause. Owner understands that Customer will be mowing some of its operations to a Citizens Tower location in 2019, and that the move could result in the Customer needing additional
equipment or removing unneeded equipment. Customer and Owner agree that Customer may, at any time during the term of the Agreement and subject to our credit approval. add one or more items of
Equipment as described in a Supplement to this Agreement for the additional amount set forth in the Supplement. Customer and Owner also agree that at any time during the 12-month period following its
move to Citizens Tower Customer can return up to sue (6) Items of Equipment to us, and if sothe monthly base payment amount will be reduced by the amount of the monthly base payment attributable to the
devices being returned
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Exhibit A
A. Non -Arbitration The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law,
contract, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of
relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration
process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein
are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict
between this provision and another provision in, or related to, this document, this provision shall
control.
B. Nonappropriation
All funds for payment by the City under this contract are subject to the availability of an annual
appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of nonappropriation of funds by the City
Council of the City of Lubbock for the goods or services provided under the contract, the City will
terminate the contract, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current
fiscal year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the goods or services covered
by this contract is spent, whichever event occurs first. If at any time funds are not appropriated for
the continuance of this contract, cancellation shall be accepted by the Seller on thirty (30) days prior
written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall not be obligated
under this contract beyond the date of termination.
C. SB252
SB 252 prohibits the City from entering into a contract with a vendor that is identified by The
Comptroller as a company known to have contracts with or provide supplies or service with Iran,
Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization.
The Contractor warrants that it complies with Chapter 2270, Subtitle F, Title 10 of the Texas
Government Code by verifying that:
(1) The Contractor does not boycott Israel; and
(2) The Contractor will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
Benchmark Business Solutions, Inc.
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Phone: (800) 378-9179
by Benchmark Fax: (800) 640-5514
PrintSmart Maintenance Agreement
CUSTOMER (hereinafter referred to as "You" or "Your")
Initial Contract Number:
TIPS Contract #180103
FULL LEGAL NAME
City of Lubbock
STREET ADDRESS City State and Zip County
1625 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 Lubbock
METER READ CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER
BILLING ADDRESS tlf different from above) City State and Zip County
Supplier (hereinafter referred to as "We" or "Us")
Name Billing Address City, State and 2Ip Phone
Benchmark Business Solutions, Inc. 1607 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 800-378-9179
LOCAL ACCOUNT CONTACT Address Gry, State and Zip Phone
Sandra Henley 1607 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 806-744-8744
Program Summary: (Additional Device Coverage Details based on selections listed on the Equipment Coverage & Site List)
Covered Device Count': 83 Individual Rate Devices": 1 Combined Page Allowance Totals:
Base Rate Charges: $0.00 Blended Rate Devices: 0 Mono:
Bolt -On Option Charges: $0.00 Blended Mono Overage Rate: See Attached Color: -
Total Monthly Base Charges: $0.00 Blended Color Overage Rate: See Attached Annual Bolt -On Option Charges: $
-Individual Rates & Term Lengths are listed on the Ecuioment Coverage & Site List Addendum
Eauioment Site List Summary:
PrintSmart Plan Selected: Contract Term Selected: Billing Option Selected:
1 Full -Service PrintSmart Plan X Lease Term X Monthly
0 PrintSmart Essentials 3-Year Term Quarterly (only monitored devices)
0 PrintSmart Support 1-Year Term Annual (only non -metered plans)
0 Hot Swap Bolt On Month -to -Month Contract Monthly & Annual (Multiple Plans Only)
1 Help Desk Bolt 01 Multiple Terms"' Annual and Quarterly Billing not available for all printSMART
Maintenance Plans.
Current device count is based on initial equipment review and may vary as customers add, dispose, or move devices under coverage during the tern.
"Individual Rates & Term Lengths are listed on the Equipment Coverage & Site List Addendum
•" If quantity of Help Desk Bolt On devices is less than total full -service PrintSmart Plan devices, customer acknowledges they are declined analyst(help desk support
beyond the initial 90 days following new equipment installation
""Installation of meter collection software is required for all print devices as specified in the full terms and conditions. Failure to provide access to monitoring software, causing
meter estimations for more than 2 consecutive months, will result in a $10 monthly collection fee until the software is active.
THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRINTED ON THIS PAGE, THE REVERSE SIDE, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT LIST ANY APPLICABLE ADDENDUMS,
ALL OF WHICH PERTAIN TO THIS AGREEMENT AND WHICH YOU ACKNOWLEDGE HAVING READ. THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT BINDING UNTIL ACCEPTED BY US. YOU CERTIFY ALL
ACTIONS REQUIRED TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING YOUR AUTHORITY HAVE BEEN FULFILLED.
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CUSTOMER: (A Stated Abov
By Date Accepted By: X yDate
Si atu Signature
_ Daniel M. Pope, Mayor
Print Name 8 Title
Version PS 1.10; Page 1 of 7; 07-2016
PrintSmart Maintenance Terms & Conditions
GENERAL TERMS
1. Definitions. The words "you" and "your" mean the legal entity identified in "Customer Information" fields above, and "we," "us" and "our" mean Benchmark Business Solutions,
Inc. "Device(s)" means the items identified in "Equipment" above and in any attached Equipment Schedules, or future Addendums. "Base" rates refer to static monthly charges
for service. "Allowance" means the number of copies included in the Base charge. "Overage Charges" means the applicable prints or copies made in excess of any stated
allowance. "Live Date" means the date that maintenance and supply services are available for covered devices. "Safety Stock" refers to excess supply items provided to you for
unusual printing usage or emergency shipping needs. "Working Order" means a device has no less than 10% supply levels for all toner and ink consumables, meets normal
operating conditions based on device model, and does not require repair.
2. Payments and late Payments. You agree to pay us the full amount due for all Base charges, Overage charges, and billable service or supply charges by the due date listed on the
invoice. If any amount payable to us is not paid when due, you will be subject to interruption of covered services and a late charge up to three (3) percent of the overdue
balance. Billing disputes must be submitted to us no later than the due date listed on the invoice to avoid late charges or service interruption. ACH or Credit Card draft payment
method may be required for certain coverage plans or contract terms.
3. Transfer and Renewal. This agreement is non -transferable, and will automatically renew as a month -to -month agreement 30 days before the renewal date at rates in effect at the
time of renewal, not to exceed a ten percent (10%) increase from prior year, unless notified in writing of cancellation or price modification. We may annually increase both Base
rate and Overage rates by amounts determined at our discretion, but not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the then current payment and/or rate in each year.
4. Term. The term of this agreement will be based on the length selected above or based on the length of active lease agreements, whichever is longer. Minimum term
requirements may vary based on equipment lease agreements and selected coverage plans. Commencement date and coverage will begin on the date of new equipment
installation or ten (business days) from the date of confirmed monitored status, whichever is later.
S. Set up and Early Termination Fees. Set up fees vary based on contract term selection: Month -to -Month contracts are subject to a setup fee based on total initial fleet size - $SO
per device for 1-5 devices, $30 per device for 6-20 devices, and $15 per device for 21 or more devices. 1-year, 3-year, and Lease -associated agreements are not subject to a setup
fee. Early termination fees vary based on contract term selection: Month -to -Month contracts can be cancelled with 30-days written notice to the contact information listed
below and will not be charged an early termination fee. 1-year contracts are subject to a $30 per device fee if cancelled prior to the end of the term; 3-year agreements are
subject to a tiered early termination fee based on when the agreement is cancelled - if cancelled in the first year of the agreement, there will be a $30 per -device fee applied; If
cancelled in the second year of the agreement, a $20 per -device fee will be applied; If cancelled in the third year of the agreement, a $10 per -device fee will be applied.
6. Covered Equipment. Services selected above will be provided to those devices listed under Equipment, on attached Equipment Lists or added at future dates. You can request
coverage on non -covered devices at current billable rates or based on the terms listed in the "Added Devices" section below.
7. Corrective Action. If services provided do not comply with service levels set forth in this agreement, you will notify us in writing detailing your concerns. Within ten (10) days
following receipt of said notice, we shall meet, clarify your concerns and develop a corrective action plan to remedy such alleged non-compliance. As your exclusive remedy for
non-compliance, we will, within sixty (60) days of finalizing the plan or a time period as otherwise agreed in writing by the parties, then modify such services so they are
compliant. If we are unable to satisfy the corrective action plan within the agreed to timeframe, customer has the right to terminate the contract without liability. Termination
must be made in writing within 15 days of the end of the previously agreed to remedy period. The parties agree that all claims by Company that the service or goods of we as
provider under this agreement are defective or otherwise nonconforming must be brought to the attention of us within (10) days of the discovery of the defect or
nonconformance. Failure to timely notify us under the terms of this Paragraph will result in a final waiver of any such claim.
a. Cancellation Notice. We maintain responsibility covered under customer selected services for the full term of this agreement until either party provides written notice of
cancellation with 60-days' notice. Month -to -Month contracts can be cancelled with 30-days written notice. When cancelled, we shall be relieved of all obligations under this
agreement. Ali notices must be mailed to the attention of Contract Cancellation, Benchmark, 1607 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401, faxed to 806-744-4707, or electronically to
helpCabenchmarkvouroffice.com. If your agreement term is based on an active equipment lease agreement, all lease terms and conditions must be met before cancellation
requests are accepted. If we elect to cancel this agreement, written notice will be sent to the contact and address listed above.
9. Liability. The parties agree that we will not be liable for any consequential damages of any nature caused to the business or property of Owner of Equipment ("Company") by any
failure, defect, or malfunction of equipment to be maintained by us.
10. WARRANTY. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, WE WARRANT (A) THAT ALL PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICES HEREUNDER BY OR ON
BEHALF OF US WILL HAVE APPROPRIATE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE AND (B) ALL EQUIPMENT IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS, AND ALL SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS ARE OF GOOD QUALITY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING (AND WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OBLIGATION OF US TO MAKE REPAIRS UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT), YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, BE DEEMED GIVEN BY OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED OR APPLIEDTO US.
11. EQUIPMENT WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. WE HAVE MADE NO AFFIRMATION OF FACT OR PROMISE RELATING TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES BEING PROVIDED THAT HAS BECOME
ANY BASIS OF THIS BARGAIN, FUTHER, WE HAVE MADE NO AFFIRMATION OF FACT OR PROMISE RELATING TO THE GOODS OR SERVICES BEING PROVIDED THAT HAS CREATED OR
AMOUNTED TO AN EXPRESS WARRANTY THAT THE GOODS WOULD CONFORM TO ANY SUCH AFFIRMATION OR PROMISE. WE DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIS AGREEMENT. WE DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSES WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO THE GOODS OR SERVICES BEING PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. COMPANY AGREES THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM AN
ALLEGED BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BEYOND THE COST OF ONE YEARS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
12. GOVERNING LAW, CONSENT TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF LITIGATION. THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH SCHEDULE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS. YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE ADJUDICATED IN THE FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN LUBBOCK
COUNTY TEXAS. YOU HEREBY CONSENT TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THAT COURT AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRANSFER VENUE. EACH PARTY WAIVES ANY RIGHT
TO A TRIAL BY JURY.
BREAK/FIX SERVICE TERMS.
1. We agree to maintain all equipment listed, in a normal operating condition. All costs for Labor, Parts, Travel and Service will be borne by us, subject to the terms of this
agreement and based on specific plan options selected. Non -covered charges for labor, parts, or travel will be billed at the then current rates.
2. All necessary parts will be replaced, at no additional cost, provided the cost of those parts does not exceed the total value of the equipment. If the cost of necessary parts
exceeds the total value of the equipment, we will notify you with suggested replacement options. Replacement cost is your responsibility. If the replacement is purchased from
us, a trade-in credit may be offered toward the cost of a new device.
3. We will not be responsible for maintenance in the event of: Damage caused by Accident, Misuse, Act of God, Line Voltage Problems, Neglect or Failure To Follow Factory
Operating Instructions, or if maintenance or repairs are performed by anyone other than our personnel. It also ceases if competitive supplies are used, or if the damage occurs as
a result of your abuse or improper handling of the device or supplies.
4. All equipment will be serviced upon your request, during our normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, except weekends arld holidays). Request for service outside our
normal business hours will be provided on a best effort basis and, if available, will be billed at overtime rates plus travel.
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We, at our discretion, may authorize our approved maintenance subcontractors or approved service providers to perform maintenance and repairs to the Devices. Devices
located outside our local service areas will require subcontractor coverage for any onsite service needed..
ANALYST CONSULTING & HELP DESK TERMS
1. Analyst consulting and Help Desk services are considered separate and apart from Break/Fix technical services. Standard hourly billing plus travel rates are separate, and inclusion
of these services must be expressly requested.
2. If Analyst Consulting services are included in the purchase of a printing device from us, our trained and certified employees will work with your IT personnel (if applicable) to setup
all covered equipment and software, according to machine configuration, following equipment delivery for the first ninety (90) days following installation. Following the
completion of those 90 days or in the case that Analyst services were not included in the Purchase Agreement, you will be responsible to complete the work yourselves or agree
to pay us to provide the work at standard billable rates.
3. If IT personnel are not available, we will perform services accordingto the following guidelines:
a. Setup print drivers on server for shared printing or on PCs for direct printing. Up to 10 PCs in the first 90 days following initial install.
b. Install network scanning services on server if applicable.
c. Install Scan -To -PC software on PCs if applicable. Up to 10 PCs in the first 90 days following install.
d. Setup Scan -To -Email if applicable.
e. Setup Fax & LAN Fax if applicable.
f. Setup Equipment Accounting if applicable.
g. Setup Meter Monitoring Software onto server or local Windows -based PC
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TONER AND SUPPLY TERMS
1. All cost or toner and ink consumables, and standard shipping will be borne by us for all devices covered by this agreement and actively reporting through the Monitoring
Software. We agree to supply you with all toner and ink consumables required to operate the Devices. We agree to provide auto supply replenishment for those devices using
Monitoring Software. You must purchase staples and paper separately.
2. All toner and ink consumables provided as a part of this agreement in the standard course of business or as Safety Stock shall at all times remain our property. You may use the
toner and ink consumables pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, but you shall not have any ownership rights in or to the toner or ink consumables. You shall promptly
return to us all unused items supplied by us under this agreement. You shall not be charged for any toner or ink consumables in use upon the expiration or termination of this
Agreement. Any items not returned shall be billed by us to you at the then current cartridge retail purchase price.
3. Auto supply replenishment is provided using standard shipping and is scheduled based on individual device performance, coverage, and usage, and may vary. Waste Toner
Containers are not available for auto shipment. Other certain items may not be eligible for auto shipment based on device model and supply item type. Covered items not
eligible for auto shipment will be provided at no additional cost, but must be requested by you as needed to allow for standard shipping time. Additional requests for toner and
ink consumables will be subject to approval based on current usage and shipment history. Any customer request for additional items will be considered Safety Stock unless
otherwise approved. Flat rate overnight shipping amounts can be quoted at the time of order.
4. MICR toner consumables are considered non-standard items and must be priced as a separate cost -per -image rate at the time of adding the device to coverage or purchased by
the cartridge as needed. MICR toner consumables are sent upon request only, and not proactively sent to you to avoid unnecessary charges.
5. Cost -per -image and cartridge pricing is based on an industry -standard 5% page coverage model. Toner and ink consumables ordered or requested based on excessive page
coverage may be subject to a mid-term cost -per -image escalation or billing for additional cartridges.
6. Any defective toner or ink consumable items provided to you by us must be reported and returned to us within 30 days of receiving a replacement item. If defective item is not
returned, the replacement item may be billed at then current retail price. Standard shipping for defective items and replacements will be covered by us.
7. Safety Stock.. Benchmark will maintain an emergency safety stock at our warehouse located at 14th and Avenue F for the duration of the contract.
8. Miscellaneous. Staples included.
METER READING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly meter readings are required for each covered device, unless otherwise indicated based on coverage plan selection.
1. Meter collection. Those devices reporting through Monitoring Software will be collected by us. Devices not reporting for any reason will require your submission until
monitoring is restored.
2. Notification. Notification requests of meters due will be sent to the Meter Contact listed on the Equipment Coverage & Site List electronically on or about the 151h day of each
month. You agree to provide the requested meters or resolve monitoring software issues by the 251h day of the month or be subject to estimated billing terms. Additional
written notification will be sent if meters are estimated for two (2) consecutive billing cycles.
3. Estimated Meters. Estimated meters are based on historical volume usage. If historical volume usage is unavailable, a minimum estimation of 50 mono impressions will be
applied. If estimated meters are issued for three (3) consecutive billing cycles, you may become subject to invoicing monthly data collection fees and prevailing hourly billable
rate for labor and travel to collect accurate meter readings.
4. Meter Adjustments. Any billing issued based on estimated meters are not eligible for billing adjustments, but will not be responsible for additional overage charges until current
meters exceed billed meters. Additional estimations will cease until such time that the current meters exceed previously billed estimates, as long as accurate meters are being
submitted monthly.
MONITORING SOFTWARE. If Monitoring Software is involved, You grant Permission to Install and Maintain.
Monitoring so are installation and maintenance is provided by us and is required for all devices covered under a full -service PrintSmart plan, unless service plan is selected as a
lease requirement. Monitoring software tools will be used to report monthly volumes and provide the basis for monthly image charges. Monitoring Software enables us to
monitor the usage of, and the copy count produced on accessible printing equipment.
1. Customer Refusal or Non -Response. Customers refusing these Monitoring Software terms or not -responding to our requests for installations or updates may disqualify printing
devices from certain coverage, delay existing services, or become subject to invoicing monthly data collection fees and prevailing hourly billable rate for labor to collect meter
readings.
2. Access to Install and Maintain. You agree that we shall have the right, at any time during the term of this Agreement, to install the Monitoring Software on one or more of your
computer networked station(s) and/or Network Servers or provide your IT Personnel to complete installation and future maintenance updates. You agree to provide us, during
normal business hours, access to your computer -networked station(s) to enable us to upgrade, modify or maintain the Monitoring Software or to install new releases or
additions to the Monitoring Software. Under no circumstances will the Monitoring Software provide us access to your information other than information directly related to this
Agreement. You agree to not delete or remove the Monitoring Software or to alter, modify or otherwise render it unusable during the term of this Agreement without the prior
written consent of us.
3. No License, other Prohibitions. We may use Third Party or Xerox Client Tools, and/or certain other proprietary software, to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Third
Parry Software, Xerox Client Tools and Xerox Tools (collectively, "Tools") are considered trade secrets. Tools and any related documentation are licensed under a separate
clickwrap or shrinkwrap license agreement that Customer must accept at the time of installation. The Tools will be installed and operated only by us, and Customer has no
rights to use, access or operate the Tools. Customer will not decomplle or reverse engineer the Tools. The Tools will be removed by us at the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
4. Intellectual Property Rights. All rights (including all intellectual property rights, whether recognized currently or in the future) in and to the Monitoring Software (including any
source code, executable code, object code, tools and/or libraries related to the Monitoring Software) will at all times be owned by Us. No modifications and/or use by You of
the Monitoring Software shall under any circumstances transfer any right, title or interest in or to the Monitoring Software to You or any third party.
S. Warranty disclaimer. You acknowledge that BENCHMARK/XEROX DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE, XEROX TOOLS OR XEROX SERVICES WILL ALWAYS
BE AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE, UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR ENTIRELY ERROR -FREE OR THAT THE SOFTWARE, XEROX TOOLS OR XEROX SERVICES
SHALL FUNCTION PROPERLY IN ANY COMBINATION WITH ANY THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, SYSTEMS OR DATA. BENCHMARK/XEROX IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, INTERRUPTED OR UNAVAILABLE WEBSITE NETWORK SERVER OR OTHER CONNECTIONS, MISCOMMUNICATIONS, DELAYS, FAILED TELEPHONE OR
COMPUTER OR TELEPHONE TRANSMISSIONS OR TECHNICAL FAILURE, JUMBLED, SCRAMBLED OR MISDIRECTED TRANSMISSIONS, SOFTWARE MALFUNCTIONS, OR OTHER
ERROR OF ANY KIND WHETHER HUMAN, MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE SOFTWARE, XEROX TOOLS AND XEROX
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS
SCHEDULE AND THE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF XEROX, ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS SCHEDULE. XEROX DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
EQUIPMENT
All equipment addition, removal, and change requests or notification must be provided to us in writing on our PrintSmart Addendum Form to your assigned local account
representative or to our contract support team via email at help(a�benchmarkvouroffice.com.
1. Citizens Tower- Benchmark will provide a one time equipment move for equipment under contract being relocated to Citizens Tower at no additional charge.
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The undersigned acknowledges having received a copy of this Schedule. A of this document containing your original or facsimile signature, or other
indication of your intent to agree to the terms set forth herein shall be enforg6abl4tor all rposes.
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GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ADDENDUM
This is an addendum ("Addendum") to and part of that certain agreement between Benchmark Business
Solutions ("we", "us", "our") and Lubbock, City of ("Governmental Entity", "you", "your"), which agreement is
identified in our records as agreement number 1406485 ("Agreement'). All capitalized terms used in this
Addendum which are not defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Agreement.
APPLICABLE TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ONLY
You hereby represent and warrant to us that as of the date of the Agreement: (a) the individual who
executed the Agreement had full power and authority to execute the Agreement on your behalf; (b) all required
procedures necessary to make the Agreement a legal and binding obligation against you have been followed; (c)
the Equipment will be operated and controlled by you and will be used for essential government purposes for the
entire term of the Agreement; (d) that all payments due and payable for the current fiscal year are within the
current budget and are within an available, unexhausted, and unencumbered appropriation; (e) you intend to pay
all amounts payable under the terms of the Agreement when due, if funds are legally available to do so; (f) your
obligations to remit amounts under the Agreement constitute a current expense and not a debt under applicable
state law; (g) no provision of the Agreement constitutes a pledge of your tax or general revenues; and (h) you will
comply with any applicable information reporting requirements of the tax code, which may include 8038-G or
8038-GC Information Returns. If funds are not appropriated to pay amounts due under the Agreement for any
future fiscal period, you shall have the right to return the Equipment and terminate the Agreement on the last day
of the fiscal period for which funds were available, without penalty or additional expense to you (other than the
expense of returning the Equipment to the location designated by us), provided that at least thirty (30) days prior
to the start of the fiscal period for which funds were not appropriated, your Chief Executive Officer (or Legal
Counsel) delivers to us a certificate (or opinion) certifying that (a) you are a state or a fully constituted political
subdivision or agency of the state in which you are located; (b) funds have not been appropriated for the
applicable fiscal period to pay amounts due under the Agreement; (c) such non -appropriation did not result from
any act or failure to act by you; and (d) you have exhausted all funds legally available for the payment of amounts
due under the Agreement. You agree that this paragraph shall only apply if, and to the extent that, state law
precludes you from entering into the Agreement if the Agreement constitutes a multi -year unconditional payment
obligation. If and to the extent that the items financed under the Agreement is/are software, the above -referenced
certificate shall also include certification that the software is no longer being used by you as of the termination
date.
The undersigned, as a representative of the Governmental Entity, agrees that this Addendum is made a part of
the Agreement.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT, AS OF THE DATE OF THE AGREEMENT, (A) THE INDIVIDUAL WHO EXECUTED THE AGREEMENT HAD FULL POWER
AND AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND (B) THE REPRESENTATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE IN THE PARAGRAPH TITLED "APPLICABLE TO
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295
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Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3.5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
2018-424605
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
Benchmark Business Solutions
Lubbock, TX United States
Date Filed:
11/12/2018
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that Is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
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City. , State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
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