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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FIRE SERVICE DATA ANALYTICS
CITY OF BOZEMAN
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
May 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Bozeman (City) is seeking proposals from firms to supply
a data analytics software as a service (SaaS) for Bozeman Fire Department. The software will
allow Bozeman Fire to analyze historical response data and use predictive modeling to plan for
future organizational needs.
Copies of the Request for Proposals are available on the City’s website.
All proposals must be provided as a single, searchable PDF document file and be submitted
digitally as an email attachment to the RFP Recipient email address below. Respondents are
advised that Recipient’s email attachment size limit is 25MB and that only one PDF file will be
allowed per response. The subject line of the transmittal email shall clearly identify the RFP title,
company name and due date/time. File sizes greater than 25MB in size may be uploaded to
bzncloud.bozeman.net upon special arrangement of the Recipient; however, it is the
respondent’s sole responsibility to ensure the file upload is completed, and that the Recipient
is separately notified via email of same, prior to the given deadline.
Deliver RFPs via email to the City Clerk by May 30th, 2024 at 5 pm MST. It is the sole responsibility
of the proposing party to ensure that proposals are received prior to the closing time as late
submittals will not be accepted.
The email address for submission is: procurement@bozeman.net
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY
The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Discrimination in the performance of any agreement awarded under this RFP on the basis of race,
color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity or disability is prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the hiring
and treatment of the awarded entity’s employees and to all subcontracts.
As such, each entity submitting under this notice shall include a provision wherein the submitting
entity, or entities, affirms in writing it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity or disability and which also recognizes the eventual contract will
contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition on
discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and
to all subcontracts.
In addition, pursuant to City Commission Resolution 5169, the entity awarded a contract under
this RFP and any subcontractors must abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104,
MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and affirm it will abide by the above and that it has visited the
State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent “best
practices publication and has read the material.
Any administrative questions regarding proposal procedures should be directed to: City Clerks’
Office 406.582.2320, procurement@bozeman.net.
Questions relating to the RFP should be directed to: James Short, Battalion Chief, 406.599.8591,
jshort@bozeman.net.
DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this May 15th, 2024 .
Mike Maas
City Clerk
City of Bozeman
For publication on:
May 18th, 2024
May 25th, 2024
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Bozeman (Owner), is seeking proposals from firms to provide the Bozeman Fire
Department with a comprehensive, cloud-based, software as a service (SaaS) solution focused
on emergency services data analytics and predictive modeling.
The Owner intends to enter into a five (5) year contract with the selected firm that will include
data integration from department records management software (RMS) and emergency
response data from Bozeman Fire’s computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. Bozeman Fire is
transitioning from Emergency Reporting to First Due for the RMS. Bozeman Fire uses Zuercher as
the CAD vendor. The software is designed to enable data-informed decision-making, enhance
public safety, and optimize resource allocation, thereby increasing the department's operational
efficiency, safety, and response capabilities. The service shall also include predictive analytics,
real-time data processing, training, and product support.
This RFP shall not commit the Owner to enter into an agreement, to pay any expenses incurred
in preparation of any response to this request, or to procure or contract for any supplies, goods
or services. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject all responses received as a result of
this RFP if it is in the Owner’s best interest to do so.
This procurement is governed by the laws of the State of Montana and venue for all legal
proceedings shall be in the 18th Judicial District Court, Gallatin County. By offering to perform
services under this RFP, all Submitters agree to be bound by the laws of the State of Montana
and of the Owner, including, but not limited to, applicable wage rates, payments, gross receipts
taxes, building codes, equal opportunity employment practices, safety, non-discrimination, etc.
II. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
The Bozeman Fire Department is an all-hazards response fire department providing emergency
response and community risk reduction programing for the City of Bozeman. Bozeman Fire is
actively pursuing continuous quality improvement using the Center for Public Safety Excellence
Accreditation model. Data analysis is a critical component of a well-informed decision making
model. The department currently runs manual reports to provide a basic dataset for
organizational performance reviews.
The City is seeking proposals for a software vendor to provide an in-depth data migration for
the previous three (3) years of response data from Bozeman Fire’s CAD program as well as the
current records management system. The selected vendor’s product will include an intuitive
user interface that will provide the department with thorough analysis of its historical
performance within its jurisdictional boundaries. In addition, the program will also provide a
predictive analytics system that will aide the department with forecasting the impact of
community growth and development of the response system.
The City intends to award a contract for a period of five (5) years, to be paid annually, with
optional annual renewals thereafter.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of this project will be the design and implementation of a robust data analytics
software program to enhance the use of data in Bozeman Fire’s strategic planning process
and daily operations. The scope will include all services for onboarding the department’s
historical data, integrating current systems, developing a program interface, training
department users, and providing product support throughout the use of the program.
The primary objectives of this project ar as follows:
- Integrate current legacy data from previous years using existing CAD and RMS data.
- Implement a data analytics program and predictive modeling tool for the fire department.
- Analyize historical data to identify patterns, trends, and potential risk areas.
- Utilize real-time data sources to monitor and predict incident risk.
- Improve resource allocation and response times.
- Enhance strategic planning by forecasting organizational needs.
- Prioritize firefighter safety and community response.
- Provide secure data source connections and integrations to current systems.
IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Firms interested in providing the services described above are requested to submit the following
information. Responses to each item should appear in the same order as in this RFP and should
identify the item to which the responses applies. Submissions for proposals will be limited to 20
pages, not to include required responses to appendices.
a) Company Profile and Project Team Experience
- Brief resume of project staff
- Relevant certifications and/or partnerships
- Company’s experience providing similar products and services
- Any legal action filed during the past five (5) years
- Narrative of how your proposal is optimum for the City
- Provide three (3) references of similar size and project scope to the City
b) Implementation Plan
- Provide a timeline for this project including key milestones, required resources, and tasks
- Provide a configuration plan and requirements
- Provide a testing and acceptance plan and requirements
- Provide a training plan and customer tutorials for a power user team
- Provide a sample implementation plan
- Provide integration methodology with data-source systems
c) Technical and Security
Responses shall specifically identify the ability to meet all technical requirements and
functionalities described herein. Any deficiencies or exceptions shall be noted.
- Response to the City of Bozeman Cloud Services questionnaire (attachment C).
d) Customer Experience
The city will evaluate the customer experience of the software proposed. Responses shall
address the following items.
- Outline the role of the system administrator
- End-user account management and support
- Describe the end-user experience
- Describe the provided support hours and escalation process
- Describe the training materials available
e) Cost Proposal
- Include your pricing structure
- Indicate commencement of annual maintenance (i.e. Go-Live, Final Acceptance, etc.)
- Customization services (i.e. rate per hour)
f) Proposed Contract & Deviations/Exceptions
- Include any deviations from the terms and conditions and requirements outlined in this RFP.
- Include response to City of Bozeman SaaS agreement (appendix C).
- h) Affirmation of Nondiscrimination (see appendix A)
- Non-completion of the Affirmation of Nondiscrimination is cause for disqualification of
firms.
V. TIMELINES, DELIVERY DEADLINE, AND INSTRUCTIONS
EVENT DATE/TIME
Publication dates of RFP Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Saturday, May 25th, 2024
Deadline for receipt of proposals May 30th, 2024
Evaluation of proposals June 7th, 2024
Interviews (if necessary) and Selection of
consultants
TBD
With the exception of the advertising dates and advertised due date, the City reserves the right
to modify the above timeline.
Deliver RFPs via email to the City Clerk (procurement@bozeman.net) by May 30th, 2024 at 5
pm MST. All proposals must be provided as a single, searchable PDF document file and be
submitted digitally as an email attachment to the RFP Recipient email address
procurement@bozeman.net. Respondents are advised that Recipient’s email attachment size
limit is 25MB and that only one PDF file will be allowed per response. The subject line of the
transmittal email shall clearly identify the RFP title, company name and due date/time. File
sizes greater than 25MB in size may be uploaded to an alternate submission method upon
special arrangement of the Recipient; however, it is the respondent’s sole responsibility to
ensure the file upload is completed, and that the Recipient is separately notified via email of
same, prior to the given deadline.
VI.AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION
Any interpretation or correction of this request will be published on the City’s webpage. The
deadline for questions related to this document is 5:00pm MST on May 21st, 2024.
VII.CONTACT INFORMATION
Any administrative questions regarding proposal procedures should be directed to: City Clerks’
Office, 406.582.2320, procurement@bozeman.net
Questions relating to scope of services should be directed to: James Short, Battalion chief,
jshort@bozeman.net, (406)599-8591
VIII.SELECTION PROCEDURE
A review committee will evaluate all responses to the RFP that meet the submittal requirements
and deadline. Submittals that do not meet the requirement or deadline will not be considered.
The review committee will rank the proposals and may arrange interviews with the finalist(s) prior
to selection. Selection may be made directly based on the written RFP submission.
If interviews occur, the selection of finalists to be interviewed will be made by a selection
committee representing the City of Bozeman. The selection of interview candidates will be based
on an evaluation of the written responses to the RFPs.
All submitted proposals must be complete and contain the information required as stated in the
"Request for Proposals.”
IX.SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
25 points Complete Proposal Cost
• Best value, cost, and benefit to the City of Bozeman
• Recurring rates
• Estimated Expenses
35 points User Experience & Functionality
• Respondent’s ability to meet the City’s objectives outlined in Sections II and III
10 points Respondent’s Background and Experience
• Customer references (solicited, unsolicited, past, present, similar services) and history of
experience as outlined in Section III.
30 points Implementation Plan and Ongoing Vendor Support
• Quality of services outlined in Section III.
15 points Demonstrations (if desired)
• User Experience & Functionality
• Presentation
X.FORM OF AGREEMENT
The contract document is included with this RFP (appendix B). RFP submission should include
any requested revisions to the contract’s standard terms and conditions.
XI.CITY RESERVATION OF RIGHTS / LIABILITY WAIVER
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the City and public
records and, as such, may be subject to public review.
A SUBMISSION IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONFERS NO RIGHTS
UPON ANY RESPONDENTS AND SHALL NOT OBLIGATE THE CITY IN ANY MANNER
WHATSOEVER. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NO AWARD AND TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AT A LATER DATE.
A.This RFP may be canceled or any or all responses may be rejected in whole or in part, as
specified herein, when it is in the best interests of the City. If the City cancels or revises
this RFP, all Respondents who submitted will be notified using email.
B.The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals; to add or delete
items and/or quantities; to amend the RFP; to waive any minor irregularities,
informalities, or failure to conform to the RFP; to extend the deadline for submitting
proposals; to postpone award for up to 60 days; to award one or more contracts, by
item or task, or groups of items or tasks, if so provided in the RFP and if multiple awards
or phases are determined by the City to be in the public interest.
C. The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject the proposal of any person/firm who
previously failed to perform properly to the satisfaction of the City of Bozeman, or
complete on time agreements of similar nature, or to reject the proposal of any
person/firm who is not in a position to perform such an agreement satisfactorily as
determined by the City of Bozeman.
D. The City of Bozeman reserves the right to determine the best qualified Contractor and
negotiate a final scope of service and cost, negotiate a contract with another Contractor
if an agreement cannot be reached with the first selected Contractor, or reject all
proposals.
E. The professional services contract between the City of Bozeman and the successful
Contractor will incorporate the Contractor's scope of service and work schedule as part
of the agreement (see Appendix B for form of professional services agreement. The
professional services agreement presented to the Contractor may differ from this form
as appropriate for the scope of services).
F. This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract. The City assumes no liability or
responsibility for costs incurred by firms in responding to this request for proposals or
request for interviews, additional data, or other information with respect to the
selection process, prior to the issuance of an agreement, contract or purchase order.
The Contractor, by submitting a response to this RFP, waives all right to protest or
seek any legal remedies whatsoever regarding any aspect of this RFP.
G. The City reserves the right to cancel, in part or in its entirety, this RFP including, but not
limited to: selection procedures, submittal date, and submittal requirements. If the City
cancels or revises this RFP, all Contractors who submitted proposals will be notified
using email.
H. Projects under any contract are subject to the availability of funds.
XII. NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY POLICY
The City of Bozeman requires each entity submitting under this notice shall affirm, on a
separate form provided, that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation,
sexual preference, gender identity, or disability in fulfillment of a contract entered into for the
services identified herein and that this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring
and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and to all subcontracts it enters into in
the fulfillment of the services identified herein. Failure to comply with this requirement shall
be cause for the submittal to be deemed nonresponsive.
In addition, pursuant to City Commission Resolution 5169, the entity awarded a contract under
this RFQ and any subcontractors must abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104,
MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and affirm it will abide by the above and that it has visited
the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent “best
practices publication and has read the material.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. No Oral Agreements. No conversations or oral agreements with any officer, employee, or
agent of the City shall affect or modify any term of this solicitation. Oral communications
or any written/email communication between any person and City officer, employee or
agent shall not be considered binding.
B. No Partnership/Business Organization. Nothing in this solicitation or in any subsequent
agreement, or any other contract entered into as a result of this solicitation, shall
constitute, create, give rise to or otherwise be recognized as a partnership or formal
business organization of any kind between or among the respondent and the City.
C. Employment Restriction and Indemnity. No person who is an owner, officer,
employee, contractor, or consultant of a respondent shall be an officer or employee of
the City. No rights of the City’s retirement or personnel rules accrue to a respondent,
its officers, employees, contractors, or consultants. Respondents shall have the
responsibility of all salaries, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, worker’s
compensation and occupational disease compensation, insurance, unemployment
compensation other benefits and taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning
its officers, employees, contractors, and consultants. Each Respondent shall save and
hold the City harmless with respect to any and all claims for payment, compensation,
salary, wages, bonuses, retirement, withholdings, worker’s compensation and
occupational disease compensation, insurance, unemployment compensation other
benefits and taxes and premiums in any way related to each respondent’s officers,
employees, contractors and consultants.
D. Accessibility. Upon reasonable notice, the City will provide assistance for those persons
with sensory impairments. For further information please contact the ADA Coordinator
at 406.582.2439 or the City’s TTY line at 406.582.2301.
E. Procurement. When discrepancies occur between words and figures in this solicitation,
the words shall govern. No responsibility shall attach to a City employee for the
premature opening of an RFP not properly addressed and identified in accordance with
these documents.
F. Governing Law. This solicitation and any disputes arising hereunder or under any future
agreement shall be governed and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Montana, without reference to principles of choice or conflicts of laws.
XIV. ATTACHMENTS
The following exhibits are incorporated in this RFP:
Appendix A: Non-Discrimination Affirmation
Appendix B: Form of Professional Services Agreement
Appendix C: Software as a Service Agreement
Appendix D: Cloud Services Questionairre
END OF RFP
Appenidix A
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION
____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and
acknowledges and understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting
discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the
hiring and treatments or proposer’s employees and to all subcontracts.
In addition, ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby
affirms it will abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana
Equal Pay Act), and has
visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent
“best practices publication and has read the material.
______________________________________
Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of submitter
Appendix B
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 202__
(“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing
municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of
Montana, 121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230,
Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, ____________, _______________,
hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.” The City and Contractor may be referred to individually as
“Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made
a part hereof.
2. Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the Effective Date and
will expire on the ---_____ day of ______________, 202_, unless earlier terminated in accordance
with this Agreement.
3. Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this Agreement
and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs.
Contractor agrees to be bound by its responses to the City’s Cloud Questions, attached to this
Agreement as Exhibit B and made part of this Agreement. Such responses constitute material
consideration for the City to enter into this Agreement and the responses are material
representations regarding the Contractor’s performance.
4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of
Services. Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs
above the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by the City,
and will become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services.
The City must agree in writing upon any additional charges.
5. Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the Scope
of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and
regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform the services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this
Agreement shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of
copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever,
or violate any federal, state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as
to general procedures or formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
6. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that
Contractor is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered
an employee of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of
the City’s personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’
compensation or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise
bind the City in any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation
Act, Title 39, Chapter 71, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Occupational Disease Act of
Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage
for all members and employees of Contractor’s business, except for those members who are
exempted by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for
workers’ compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’
compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’
compensation granted by law for independent contractors.
Contractor shall post a legible statement of all wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the
Contractor’s employees and the frequency of such payments (i.e., hourly wage employees shall be
paid weekly). Such posting shall be made in a prominent and accessible location at the
Contractor’s normal place of business and shall be made no later than the first day of services
provided under this Agreement. Such posting shall be removed only upon expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
In performing the services under this Agreement, Contractor shall give preference to the
employment of bona fide residents of Montana, as required by §18-2-403, MCA, as such term is
defined by §18-2-401(1), MCA. When making assignments of work, Contractor shall use workers
both skilled in their trade and specialized in their field of work for all work to which they are
assigned.
Pursuant to §§18-2-403 and 18-2-422, MCA, Contractor shall pay wages, fringe benefits,
and expenses, including travel allowances as set forth in the current Montana Prevailing Wage
Rate for Non Construction Services in effect and applicable to Gallatin County, Montana, which
schedule is incorporated herein. Contractor shall pay all hourly wage employees on a weekly basis.
Violation of the requirements set forth in the above State of Montana schedule of prevailing wage
rates may subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in §18-2-407, MCA. Contractor shall
maintain payroll records during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years
following termination of this Agreement.
The Contractor shall ensure that any person, firm or entity performing any portion of the
services under this Agreement for which the contractor, subcontractor or employer is responsible,
is paid the applicable standard prevailing rate of wages.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time,
Contractor specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation
of reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The
specific steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however,
that Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate
relief to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes and for any claims regarding underpaid prevailing wages.
7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify,
and hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively
referred to for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands,
actions, fees and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and
consultants), losses, expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or
intrinsically dangerous) or damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without
limit and without regard to the cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties
that may be asserted against, recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or
arising out of or resulting from or in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional
misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii) any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of
the Contractor’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses,
and expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence
or intentional misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or
obligations of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this
Section must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of
the City as indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right
to contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should the City be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to
defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s applicable insurance
policies required below, the City shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees
incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent
jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to
indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under
this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City, including the right
of contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any
way connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for
[City’s] own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law,
whether willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense
secure insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and
authorized to conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations
specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain
any exclusion for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City. Contractor
shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements
in amounts not less than as follows:
• Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
• Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
• Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
• Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City shall be endorsed as an
additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on the Commercial General,
Employer’s Liability, and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required
endorsements must be in a form suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day
notice of cancellation or non-renewal. Contractor shall notify City within two (2) business days of
Contractor’s receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or
Contractor’s decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the
Contractor commencing work.
8. Termination for Contractor’s Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or
fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any
terms or conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this
Agreement and the Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work
(“Termination Notice Due to Contractor’s Fault”). The City may then take over the work
and complete it, either with its own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third
party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
c. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any
other remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9. Termination for City’s Convenience:
a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement, the City may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for
City’s Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the
Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims
that the City may otherwise have against Contractor.
b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work,
incurring additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel
all existing orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only
such work as may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed
or immediately in progress.
c. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of
the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience.
d. The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
10. Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a. In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b. In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to
the claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all
rights to assert such claim.
11. Representatives and Notices:
a. City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be _________________ or such other individual as City shall designate
in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or submission to
City is required by this Agreement, such communication or submission shall be directed to
the City’s Representative and approvals or authorizations shall be issued only by such
Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s
Representative is not available, Contractor may direct its communication or submission to
other designated City personnel or agents as designated by the City in writing and may
receive approvals or authorization from such persons.
b. Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the
purpose of this Agreement shall be _____________________ or such other individual as
Contractor shall designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with
Contractor is required by this Agreement, such direction or communication shall be
directed to Contractor’s Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances
when Contractor’s Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or
communication to other designated Contractor personnel or agents.
c. Notices: All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices shall be
deemed given when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above
during normal business hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or fax (with a
successful transmission report) to the email address or fax number provided by the Party’s
Representative; or on the fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail
to the address shown above, postage prepaid.
12. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of
Bozeman business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all
fees and charges in connection therewith.
13. Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and
disposal of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules,
codes, and provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City,
County, and State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-
discrimination, affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and
regulations.
14. Web Accessibility and the ADA: Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination
against people with disabilities in all services, programs, and activities offered or made available
by the City. This includes ensuring that the City’s communications with people with disabilities
are as effective as its communications with others.
If Contractor’s Scope of Services includes the production of digital content, documents, or web
applications intended to be branded for use by the City, Contractor must use the City style guide
when creating a design. As per recommendations found in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act,
all digital content, documents, or web applications must also adhere to level A and AA Success
Criteria and Conformance Requirements as defined by the current Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG).
The City will not accept digital content that does not comply with WCAG A and AA guidelines.
If the City refuses digital content because it is non-compliant with the City style guide, Section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and/or WCAG, Contractor will be required to make the digital
content compliant and redelivered at no additional cost to the City.
15. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by
Contractor of persons performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications.
The Contractor will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor
will not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a
person in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color,
religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of
the position require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The
Contractor shall be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section
140, Title 2, United States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
Contractor represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with
the requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal
Pay Act). Contractor must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that
Contractor has been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during
the term of this Agreement.
Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing
services under this Agreement.
16. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training:
Contractor shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol
or illegal drugs, by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement
while on City property or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor
acknowledges it is aware of and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse
prevention plans and related testing. City shall have the right to request proof of such compliance
and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing its employees and agents in safe work practices.
17. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified
or altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be
bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
18. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that
the reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
19. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party
of any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such
term or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent
default or breach.
20. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to retain
an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice
required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel including the City
Attorney’s Office staff.
21. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
22. Dispute Resolution:
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to
assist in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from
the date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this
Agreement.
23. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration
of this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
24. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are
not be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular
paragraphs to which they refer.
25. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable,
the balance thereof shall continue in effect.
26. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects
by the laws of the State of Montana.
27. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the
heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
28. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
29. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
30. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties
other than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior
to the date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part
of this Agreement by reference.
31. Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this
Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,
Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
32. Extensions: this Agreement may, upon mutual agreement, be extended for a
period of one year by written agreement of the Parties. In no case, however, may this Agreement
run longer than --------------__________________________.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________
XV. CONTRACTOR (TYPE NAME ABOVE)
By________________________________
By__________________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
Print Name:
___________________________
Print Title: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
Appendix C
Software as a Service Agreement
This Software as a Service Agreement (“Agreement”), is made and entered into this _____
day of ____________, 202__ (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Bozeman, Montana,
a self-governing municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of
the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO
Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, ____________,
_______________, with a mailing address of __________________, hereinafter referred to as
“Provider.” The City and Provider may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as
“Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
a. “Aggregated Statistics” means data and information related to the City's use
of the Services that is used by Provider in an aggregate and anonymized manner, including
to compile statistical and performance information related to the provision and operation
of the Services.
b. “Authorized User” means the City's employees, consultants, contractors,
and agents (i) who are authorized by the City to access and use the Services under the rights
granted to the City pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) for whom access to the Services has
been purchased hereunder.
c. “Confidential Information” means, subject to Montana’s Open Records
Law, all written or oral information, disclosed by either Party to the other, related to the
operations of either Party or a third party that has been identified as confidential or that by
the nature of the information or the circumstances surrounding disclosure ought reasonably
to be treated as confidential. With respect to the City, Confidential Information must also
include any and all information transmitted to or stored by Provider in connection with
performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including, but not limited to,
personally identifiable information (“PII”) of residents, employees or people included
within the City’s data, including name, address, phone number, e-mail address, date of
birth, social security number, patient records, credit card information, driver’s license
number, account numbers, PINs and/or passwords, any other information that could
reasonably identify a person, and products, confidential intellectual property, trade secrets,
third-party confidential information, and other sensitive or proprietary information,
whether orally or in written, electronic, or other form or media/in written or electronic form
or media, and whether or not marked, designated, or otherwise identified as “confidential.”
Confidential Information does not include information that, at the time of disclosure is: (a)
in the public domain; (b) known to the receiving Party at the time of disclosure; (c)
rightfully obtained by the receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third party; or
(d) independently developed by the receiving Party without reference to or use of the
disclosing Party’s Confidential Information.
d. “City's Data” means, other than Aggregated Statistics, information, data,
and other content, in any form or medium, that is submitted, posted, or otherwise
transmitted by or on behalf of the City or an Authorized User through the Services,
including, without limitation, the City's meter data and other energy data related to the
City's facilities located in the State of Montana. This information, data, and content may
also include that which is considered Confidential Information.
e. “Data Incident” means a breach of the City or the Provider’s security
leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure
of, or access to the City’s Data through the Services licensed to the City by the Provider.
f. “Documentation” means Provider’s user manuals, handbooks, and guides
relating to the Services provided by Provider to the City either electronically or in hard
copy form/end user documentation relating to the Services.
g. “Intellectual Property Rights” or “IP Rights” means any and all rights that
may exist under patent law, copyright law, publicity rights law, moral rights law, trade
secret law, trademark law, unfair competition law or other similar protections, whether or
not such rights are registered or perfected.
h. “Provider IP” means the Services, the Documentation, and any and all
intellectual property provided to the City or any Authorized User in connection with the
foregoing. For the avoidance of doubt, Provider IP includes Aggregated Statistics and any
information, data, or other content derived from Provider’s monitoring of the City's access
to or use of the Services, but does not include the City's Data.
i. “Services” means the on premise software-as-a-service license described in
the Scope of Services. See attached Exhibit A.
2. Purpose. City agrees to enter into this Agreement with Provider to perform for
the City the Services described in the Scope of Services, incorporated into this Agreement
and attached as Exhibit A.
3. Term and Termination.
a. Term. The initial term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and,
unless terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement’s express provisions, will
continue in effect for _______ months from such date (the “Initial Term”). This
Agreement will automatically renew for additional successive one (1) year
terms unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement’s express provisions.
The Parties may extend this Agreement for three (3) additional one (1) year
terms.
b. Notice of Non-Renewal. A Party to this Agreement gives the other Party written
notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then-
current term (each a “Renewal Term” and together with the Initial Term, the
“Term”).
c. Termination.
i. Provider may terminate this Agreement, effective on written notice to the
City if the City: 1) fails to pay any amount when due hereunder, and such
failure continues more than sixty (60) days after Provider’s delivery of
written notice thereof; or 2) breaches any of its obligations under
Paragraph 6 of this Agreement
ii. Any Party to this Agreement may terminate their obligations under this
Agreement, effective on written notice to the other Parties, if another
Party materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach: 1) is incapable
of cure; or 2) being capable of cure, remains uncured sixty (60) days after
the non-breaching Party provides the breaching Party with written notice
of such breach; or
iii. Any Party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement, effective
immediately upon written notice to the other Parties, if the other Party: 1)
becomes insolvent or is generally unable to pay or fails to pay its debts as
they become due; 2) files or has filed against it a petition for voluntary or
involuntary bankruptcy or otherwise becomes subject, voluntarily or
involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign
bankruptcy or insolvency law; 3) makes or seeks to make a general
assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or 4) applies for or has
appointed a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by
order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any
material portion of its property or business.
d. Expiration. Provider must notify the City 90 days in advance of this
Agreement’s expiration date.
e. Effect of Expiration or Termination. No expiration or termination will affect
the City's obligation to pay all Fees that may have become due before such
expiration or termination or entitle the City to any refund.
4. Scope of Services. Provider must perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this
Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, this
Agreement governs. Provider agrees to be bound by its responses to the City’s Cloud
Questionnaires, incorporated into and attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B and made
part of this Agreement. Such responses constitute material consideration for the City to
enter into this Agreement and the responses are material representations regarding the
Provider’s performance.
5. Access and Use.
a. Provision of Access to Services. Subject to and conditioned on the City's
payment of fees and compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Provider
grants the City a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to the Services during the Term.
This license to the Services is solely for use by the City and its Authorized Users and must
be accessed and used in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed upon and detailed in the Scope of Services, such
access and use is limited to the City's internal use. If applicable, Provider must provide to
the City the necessary passwords and network links or connections to allow the City to
access the Services.
b. Documentation License. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in
this Agreement, Provider grants to the City a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-
transferable license to use the Documentation during the Term solely for the City's internal
business purposes in connection with its use of the Services.
c. Designated Authorized Users. The City may designate the number of
Authorized Users permitted to access the Services.
d. Reservation of Rights. Provider reserves all rights not expressly granted to
the City in this Agreement. Except for the limited rights and licenses expressly granted
under this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement grants, by implication, waiver, estoppel,
or otherwise, to the City or any third party any intellectual property rights or other right,
title, or interest in or to the Provider IP.
e. Suspension. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement,
Provider may temporarily suspend the City's and any Authorized User’s access to any
portion or all of the Services if:
i. Provider reasonably determines 1) there is a threat or attack on any of the
Provider IP; 2) the City's or any Authorized User’s use of the Provider IP
disrupts or poses a security risk to the Provider IP or to any other Customer
or vendor of Provider; 3) the City, or any Authorized User, are using the
Provider IP for fraudulent or illegal activities; or 4) Provider’s provision of
the Services to the City or any Authorized User is prohibited by applicable
law;
ii. any vendor of Provider has suspended or terminated Provider’s access to or
use of any third-party services or products required to enable the City to
access the Services; or
iii. in accordance with Section 5(a)(iii) (any such suspension described in sub-
section (i), (ii), or (iii), a “Service Suspension”).
Provider must use commercially reasonable efforts to provide written notice within five (5)
business days prior to any planned Service Suspension to the City and provide updates
regarding resumption of Services following any Service Suspension. Provider must use
commercially reasonable efforts to resume providing access to the Services as soon as
reasonably possible after the event giving rise to the Service Suspension is cured. Provider
may be subject to liability for any damage, liabilities, losses (including any loss of data or
profits), or any other consequences that the City or any Authorized User may incur as a
result of a Service Suspension.
f. Aggregated Statistics. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, Provider may monitor the City's use of the Services, and collect and compile
Aggregated Statistics. As between Provider and the City, all right, title, and interest in
Aggregated Statistics, and all intellectual property rights therein, belong to and are retained
solely by Provider. The City acknowledges that Provider may compile Aggregated
Statistics based on the City's Data input into the Services. The City agrees that Provider
may: 1) make Aggregated Statistics publicly available in compliance with applicable law,
and 2) use Aggregated Statistics to the extent and in the manner permitted under applicable
law; provided that such Aggregated Statistics do not identify the City or the City's
Confidential Information.
6. The City's Responsibilities.
a. The City is responsible for all uses of the Services and Documentation
resulting from access provided by the City, directly or indirectly. The City must use
reasonable efforts to make all Authorized Users aware of this Agreement’s provisions as
applicable to such Authorized User’s use of the Services, and must cause Authorized Users
to comply with such provisions.
b. Unless otherwise agreed, the City is responsible for creating and modifying
its data into the Services, and keeping the City’s data into the Services current and accurate.
c. The City must reasonably cooperate with Provider’s performance of
Professional Services. The City recognizes and agrees that performance of Professional
Services is contingent upon the City’s cooperation and as set forth in Paragraph 7.
d. The City may test the Provider’s Services in a live production environment
to ensure that it conforms to the specifications set forth in this Agreement and all Exhibits.
Upon acceptance, the City must pay the Provider in accordance with the Scope of Services.
See attached Exhibit A. If the City determines that the Services do not meet the
specifications set forth in this Agreement and all Exhibits, upon 60 days of receiving
written notice of such deficiencies, the City may terminate this Agreement if the Provider
does not cure the deficiencies. Provider must refund the City all sums already paid within
five (5) business days. Such termination and refund does not bar the City from pursuing
other remedies available under the Agreement or law.
7. Provider’s Obligations. To induce the City to enter into this Agreement, Provider
makes the following representations:
a. Provider has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this
Agreement, all exhibits including but not limited to the Scope of Services, and with
all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and
regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the
Scope of Services.
b. Provider represents and warrants to the City that it has the experience and
ability to perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform the
services in a professional, competent and timely manner and with diligence and
skill; that it has the power to enter into and perform this Agreement and grant the
rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement must not infringe
upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or
violate any federal, state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or
exercise control as to general procedures or formats necessary to have these
services meet this warranty.
c. Provider must ensure the Services delivered under this Agreement are
adequately secure, and must provide a secure environment for all of the City’s
Confidential Information, which may include, but is not limited to any hardware
and software (including servers, network and data components) to be provided or
used by the Provider as part of its performance under this Agreement. Provider
represents that the security measures it takes in performance of its obligations under
this Agreement are, and at all times will remain in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations governing Provider’s access to, use of, and handling of the
City’s Data.
d. If Provider creates a new version of the Services, it must make the new
version available to the City at no additional cost. Provider must also provide the
City with any additional features or functionalities of the Services that it may
develop at no additional cost to the City.
8. Security. Provider must provide a secure environment for all of the City’s
Confidential Information and any hardware and Software (including servers, network and data
components) to be provided or used by Provider as part of its performance under this
Agreement. Provider represents that the security measures it takes in performance of its
obligations under this Agreement are, and will at all times remain in agreement with the
industry’s minimum standards. Provider’s failure to comply with the industry’s minimum
standards in fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement constitutes a breach of this
Agreement. Additionally, Provider must contractually require any subcontractors or agents
with access to the City’s Confidential Information to adhere to such Security Best Practices.
9. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance. For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Provider agrees to release, defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers
(collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all
claims, demands, actions, fees and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of
expert witness and consultants), losses, expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity
is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or damages of whatever kind or nature connected
therewith and without limit and without regard to the cause or causes thereof or the
negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against, recovered from or suffered by
the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or in any way related to:
(i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Provider; or (ii) any negligent,
reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Provider’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Provider agrees to
indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or
intentional misconduct of the Provider or Provider’s agents or employees.
Such obligations must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not
be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the City as
indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Provider’s indemnity under this Section must be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should the City be required to bring an action against the Provider to assert its right to defense or
indemnification under this Agreement or under the Provider’s applicable insurance policies
required below, the City must be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred
in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent jurisdiction
determines the Provider was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the
City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under this
Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
Provider also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City, including the right of
contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for
[City’s] own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law,
whether willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations must survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Provider must at Provider’s expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
assumed by the Provider in this Section. The insurance coverage must not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Provider in this Section.
The insurance must cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses
that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without limit
and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City. Provider must
furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in
amounts not less than as follows:
• Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
• Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
• Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident;
• Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; and
• Cyber Liability - $1,500,000 per occurrence; $3,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts must be exclusive of defense costs. The City must be endorsed as an
additional insured on a primary non-contributory basis on the Commercial General, Employer’s
Liability, Automobile Liability, and Cyber Liability policies. The insurance and required
endorsements must be in a form suitable to City and must include no less than a thirty (30) day
notice of cancellation or non-renewal. Provider must notify City within two (2) business days of
Provider’s receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or Provider’s
decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Provider
commencing work.
10. Audit Right. Provider must retain a certified public accounting firm to perform an
annual audit of the Services’ data protection features and to provide a SOC 2 Type II report,
pursuant to the current standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In
addition, Provider must annually conduct its own internal security audit and address security
gaps. Provider must give the City a copy of the most current report from each audit conducted
within five (5) business days of receiving the report.
If requested by the City, Provider must, on a bi-annual basis, permit security reviews by the City
on those systems storing or processing City Data, on Provider policies and procedures relating to
the foregoing, including without limitation its information security programs, and permit testing
of all security processes and procedures during the term, including without limitation, penetration
testing.
Provider or its nominee (including its accountants and auditors) may, on reasonable request,
inspect and audit the City's use of the Services under this Agreement at any time during the Term.
The City must make available all books, records, equipment, information, and personnel, and
provide all such cooperation and assistance, as may reasonably be requested by or on behalf of
Provider with respect to such audit.
11. General Use Restrictions. Copies of the Services created or transferred pursuant
to this Agreement are licensed and may only be used as set forth in this Agreement. The City
does not receive any rights to the Services other than those specifically granted in this
Agreement and its incorporated exhibits. Other than what is expressly permitted by the terms
of this Agreement, the City and its authorized users must not directly or indirectly copy or
reproduce all or any part of the Services, whether electronically, mechanically or otherwise, in
any form including, but not limited to, the copying of presentation, style or organization,
without Provider’s prior written permission. However, notwithstanding this restriction, the
City has the right to reproduce and distribute any of the Services generated from the City’s
Data. Without limiting the above restriction and right, the City receives no right to and must
not:
a. copy, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly display, or
publicly perform the Application;
b. sublicense or otherwise transfer any of the rights granted to it in this
Agreement and the Scope of Services;
c. reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive
source code or other trade secrets from the Application;
d. remove any proprietary notices from the Services or Documentation; or
e. use the Services or Documentation in any manner or for any purpose that
infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or
other right of any person, or that violates any applicable law.
12. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations. The Parties agree that
Provider is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not considered a
City employee for any purpose. Provider is not subject to the terms and provisions of the
City’s personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’
compensation or any other purpose. Provider is not authorized to represent the City or
otherwise bind the City in any dealings between Provider and any third parties.
13. Resources and Support. Provider must, throughout the Term, make available
such resources, including Provider personnel, as are reasonably required to:
a. train designated employee(s) of the City in the use of the Services;
b. support the obligations of the City provided in Paragraph 6;
c. develop modifications to the Services as agreed to by the Parties in any
exhibit attached to this Agreement; and
d. Provider must provide technical support to the City as described in Exhibit A,
Scope of Services, for the duration of this Agreement.
14. Transition Assistance. The Provider must provide transition assistance to the
City when requested in writing. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason,
including but not limited to termination for cause, the Provider must assist the City in the
orderly transition to a new Provider. The City must have access to the Provider’s system and
the Provider’s support of that system for up to one (1) year following termination. In this
instance, for up to one (1) year following termination, the City must pay the Provider at its
then-current hourly rate(s).
The Provider grants the City a perpetual right to use the Application and Object Code if any one
of the following occurs: (a) Provider’s insolvency, bankruptcy, or involvement in an involuntary
proceeding for protection of its creditors; (b) Provider materially breaches this Agreement and
the City terminates the Agreement; (c) Provider fails to continue development of the Services;
(d) Provider fails to provide the City with the most recent version of the Services contained in
the Application; or (e) any other circumstance whereby Provider can no longer satisfy its
obligation to provide Services to the State under this Agreement.
15. Limitation of Liability. The Provider's liability for contract damages is limited to
direct damages. The Provider must not be liable for special, incidental, consequential,
punitive, or indirect damages. Damages caused by injury to persons or tangible property, or
arising from any Provider indemnification under this Agreement, are not subject to a cap on
the amount of damages.
16. Fees and Payment. Fees. The City must pay Provider the fees and make all
payments as set forth in the Scope of Services, without offset or deduction. See attached
Exhibit A. Any alteration or deviation from the described Services that involves additional
costs above the Agreement amount will be performed by Provider only upon receiving a
written request from the City. Any alteration or deviation from the Services will become an
additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services. The City must
agree in writing before Provider bills for any additional charges.
All Fees and other amounts payable by the City under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and
similar assessments. The City is responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any other
similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental
or regulatory authority on any amounts payable by the City as set forth in this Agreement, other
than any taxes imposed on Provider’s income.
17. Confidential Information.
a. From time to time during the Term, a Party to this Agreement may disclose
or make available to the other Party Confidential Information, as defined in Section
1 of this Agreement, about its business affairs. The receiving Party must not
disclose the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information to any person or entity,
except to the receiving Party’s Authorized Users who have a need to know the
Confidential Information for the receiving Party to exercise its rights or perform its
obligations established in this Agreement.
b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party may disclose Confidential
Information to the limited extent required:
i. in order to comply with the order of a court or other governmental
body, or as otherwise necessary to comply with applicable law, provided that the
Party making the disclosure pursuant to the order must first have given written
notice to the other Party;
ii. to establish a Party’s rights under this Agreement, including to
make required court filings; or
iii. to any Authorized User who may need to access Confidential
Information in order to facilitate or execute the purpose of this Agreement.
c. Unless otherwise required by law, each Party must not disclose Confidential
Information to any other third party not otherwise identified in this agreement
without the other Party’s prior written consent. Each Party’s obligations of non-
disclosure with regard to Confidential Information are effective as of the Effective
Date, and survive this Agreement and do not terminate. However, with respect to
any Confidential Information that constitutes a trade secret (as determined under
applicable law), such obligations of non-disclosure will survive the termination or
expiration of this Agreement for as long as such Confidential Information remains
subject to trade secret protection under applicable law.
d. Each Party must protect Confidential Information with the same degree of
care it uses to protect its own Confidential Information with of similar nature and
importance, but with no less than reasonable care. Each Party agrees to promptly
notify the other Party if there is a misuse or misappropriation of Confidential
Information.
18. Intellectual Property Ownership; Feedback.
a. Provider IP. The City acknowledges that, as between the City and Provider,
Provider owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights,
in and to the Provider IP.
b. The City's Data. Provider acknowledges that, as between Provider and the City, the
City owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in
and to the City's Data. The City grants to Provider a non-exclusive, royalty-free,
worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, and otherwise use and display the City's
Data and perform all acts with respect to the City's Data as may be necessary for
Provider to provide the Services to the City. The City also grants to Provider a non-
exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to reproduce,
distribute, modify, and otherwise use and display the City's Data incorporated
within the Aggregated Statistics. Unless the City provides written consent, Provider
must not access or use the City’s Data for any other purpose than as described in
this Agreement.
c. Feedback. If the City or any of its Authorized Users sends or transmits any
communications or materials to Provider by mail, email, telephone, or otherwise,
suggesting or recommending changes to the Provider IP, including without
limitation, new features or related functionality, or any comments, questions,
suggestions, or the like (“Feedback”), Provider may use the City’s Feedback
irrespective of any other obligation or limitation between the Parties governing such
Feedback. The City retains all right, title, and interest in the Feedback.
19. Data Location. Provider must not transfer the City’s Data outside of United States
or the Provider’s location as identified in the first paragraph of this Agreement unless it
receives the City’s prior written consent or unless the transfer is to the Provider’s data center
and such transfer is necessary for the execution of the Services.
20. Access to Data. The City may access and copy any of the City’s Data in Provider’s
possession at any time. Provider must reasonably facilitate such access and copying promptly
after Customer’s request. In this instance, Provider may charge its reasonable standard fees for
any such access and copying or for any fees related to the de-conversion of data.
21. Deletion of Data. Except as authorized by applicable law, Provider must not erase
the City’s Data or any copy without the City’s prior written consent.
22. Data Incidents. Provider must implement and maintain a program for managing
unauthorized disclosure of, access to, or use of the City’s Data. In case of a Data Incident,
Provider must notify the City, in writing or by phone, within 48-hours of the incident. Provider
must cooperate with the City and law enforcement agencies to investigate and resolve the Data
Incident, including but not limited to providing reasonable assistance to the City in notifying
injured third parties. In addition, if the Data Incident results from Provider’s breach of this
Agreement or negligent or unauthorized act or omission, Provider must compensate the City
for any reasonable expense related to notification of customers and provide one year of credit
monitoring to any affected individual. Provider must give the City prompt access to such
records related to a Data Incident.
23. Functional Warranty. Provider warrants that the Application and Services,
including any modifications that are made by Provider or under Provider’s instructions do not
contain any material defects, and will conform in all material respects to the specifications,
functions, descriptions, standards and criteria set forth in the Agreement, its Exhibits, and the
Documentation, which are all incorporated herein by reference. Provider further warrants that all
post-Acceptance updates, alterations, or modifications to the Services will not materially diminish
the features or functionality of the Application and Services. Provider must promptly correct any
errors identified by the City in the Application and in any modification to the Application at no
cost to the City. If, Provider is unable to correct such errors within 30 days following notification
by the City, then Provider must at the City’s request accept return of the Application and return all
money paid for the Application and maintenance. The City may also pursue any other remedies
available to it under this Agreement or by law or equity.
24. Virus Warranty. Provider warrants that it has used commercially reasonable efforts
to ensure against introduction of any virus into the City’s systems. Provider must immediately
advise the City, in writing, upon reasonable suspicion or actual knowledge that the Services may
contain a Virus. If a Virus is found to have been introduced into the City’s systems by the Services
within 30 days after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Provider must repair or replace the
Services within ten (10) business days. If Provider cannot accomplish the foregoing within such
time, then the City must discontinue use of the Services, and Provider must refund all money paid
for the Services and maintenance as set forth in the Scope of Services. See Exhibit A. Provider
must use all reasonable commercial efforts, at no additional charge, to assist the City in reducing
the effects of the Virus and, if the Virus causes a loss of operational efficiency or loss of data, to
assist the City to the same extent to mitigate and restore such losses. In addition, Provider must
indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from any claims, suits, damages, liabilities, losses,
and reasonable attorney fees resulting from any such Viruses. The limitation of liability described
in Paragraph 15 does not apply to this indemnification obligation.
25. Remedy for When Services are Subject of a Claim. If any Services furnished are
likely to or does become the subject of a claim of infringement of a third party’s IP Rights, then
the Provider may request the City accept an alternative Service and the City may agree to one of
the following alternative Services: 1) procure for the City the right to continue using the alleged
infringing Services; 2) modify the Service so that it becomes non-infringing; 3) or replace it with
one that is at least functionally equivalent. If the Provider is unable to any of the above three
remedies, or if the use of the Services by the City is prohibited by an injunction, temporary
restraining order, or other court order, the City must return the Services to the Provider within five
(5) days of receiving Provider’s request in writing. The Provider must then give the City a credit
equal to the amount paid to the Provider for the creation of the Services. The City is not precluded
from seeking other remedies available agreed upon in this Agreement or in equity or law for any
damages it may sustain due to its inability to continue using the Services. The Limitations of
Liability set forth in Paragraph 15 of this Agreement does not apply to Provider’s obligations under
this Section and the City’s right to seek additional remedies arising from Provider’s ‘infringement
of a third party’s IP Rights.
26. Representatives and Notices.
a. City’s Representative. The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement must be _________________ or such other individual as City must
designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or
communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such
communication or submission must be directed to the City’s Representative and
approvals or authorizations must be issued only by such Representative;
provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s Representative is
not available, Provider may direct its communication or submission to other
designated City personnel or agents as designated by the City in writing and may
receive approvals or authorization from such persons.
b. Provider’s Representative. The Provider’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement must be _____________________ or such other individual as
Provider must designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication
with Provider is required by this Agreement, such direction or communication
must be directed to Provider’s Representative; provided, however, that in exigent
circumstances when Provider’s Representative is not available, City may direct
its direction or communication to other designated Provider personnel or agents.
c. Notices. All notices required by this Agreement must be in writing and must be
provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices must be deemed
given when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above
during normal business hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or
fax (with a successful transmission report) to the email address or fax number
provided by the Party’s Representative; or on the fifth business day following
mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail to the address shown above, postage prepaid.
27. Miscellaneous.
a. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other documents
incorporated herein by reference and all related Exhibits, including the Cloud
Services Questions, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous understandings, agreements, and representations and warranties,
both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event of any
inconsistency between the statements made in the body of this Agreement, the
related Exhibits, and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, the
following order of precedence governs: 1) this Agreement, excluding its Exhibits;
2) the Exhibits to this Agreement as of the Effective Date; and 3) any other
documents incorporated herein by reference.
b. Permits. Provider must provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including
a City of Bozeman business license, and inspections from applicable governmental
authorities, and pay all fees and charges in connection therewith.
c. Laws and Regulations. Provider must comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to,
all workers’ compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited
to, the generation and disposal of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and provisions of the Montana Safety
Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and State building
and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-
discrimination, affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business
statutes and regulations.
d. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay. Provider agrees that all hiring by Provider of
persons performing this Agreement must be on the basis of merit and qualifications.
Provider will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance
with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and
contracts. Provider will not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from
employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term,
condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed,
political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the
reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or mental disability,
marital status or sex distinction. Provider must be subject to and comply with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and
all regulations promulgated thereunder.
Provider represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance
with the requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA
(the Montana Equal Pay Act). Provider must report to the City any violations of the
Montana Equal Pay Act that Provider has been found guilty of within 60 days of
such finding for violations occurring during the term of this Agreement.
Provider must require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing
services under this Agreement.
e. Force Majeure. In no event must a Party to this Agreement be liable to another
Party, or be deemed to have breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in
performing its obligations under this Agreement, if and to the extent such failure or
delay is caused by any circumstances beyond one Party’s reasonable control,
including but not limited to acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, war,
terrorism, invasion, riot or other civil unrest, strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns
or other industrial disturbances, or passage of law or any action taken by a
governmental or public authority, including imposing an embargo.
f. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training. Provider
must not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including
alcohol or illegal drugs, by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City
under this Agreement while on City property or in the performance of any activities
under this Agreement. Provider acknowledges it is aware of and must comply with
its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and
related testing. The City must have the right to request proof of such compliance
and Provider must be obligated to furnish such proof.
The Provider must be responsible for instructing and training the Provider’s
employees and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The
Provider must provide continuous inspection and supervision of the work
performed. The Provider is responsible for instructing its employees and agents in
safe work practices.
g. Modification and Assignability. This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Provider
may not subcontract or assign Provider’s rights, including the right to compensation
or duties arising hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City. Any
subcontractor or assignee will be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
h. Reports/Accountability/Public Information. Provider agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Provider’s
compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. Provider must allow the City,
its auditors, and other persons authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books
and records for the purpose of verifying that the reimbursement of monies
distributed to Provider pursuant to this Agreement was used in compliance with
this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
Provider must not issue any statements, releases or information for public
dissemination without prior approval of the City.
i. Non-Waiver. A waiver by either Party of any default or breach by the other Party
of any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other Party’s right
to enforce such term or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable
rights in the event of any subsequent default or breach.
j. Attorney’s Fees and Costs. In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to
retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to
give any notice required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice
must be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and
costs of in-house counsel including the City Attorney’s Office staff.
k. Taxes. Provider is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
l. Dispute Resolution.
i. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the Parties, their agents, employees,
or representatives must be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each Party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements.
Upon mutual agreement of the Parties, the Parties may invite an independent,
disinterested mediator to assist in the negotiated settlement discussions.
ii. If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a
court of competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law
provisions of this Agreement.
m. Survival. Provider’s indemnification must survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
n. Headings. The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are
not be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the
particular paragraphs to which they refer.
o. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable,
the balance thereof must continue in effect.
p. Applicable Law. The Parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects
by the laws of the State of Montana.
q. Binding Effect. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the
heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Parties.
r. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be
relied upon or enforced by a third party.
s. Integration. This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the Parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or
made a part thereof by reference, are not binding upon the Parties. There are no
understandings between the Parties other than as set forth in this Agreement. All
communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the date of this Agreement
are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference.
t. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
u. Consent to Electronic Signatures. The Parties have consented to execute this
Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act, Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
PROVIDER
City of Bozeman
By:_______________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title: _____________________________
By:_______________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Appendix D
Cloud Services Questions
1. Service Levels: What level of service should we expect? What is the City’s recourse for
excessive downtime? Refund of percentage of monthly fee?
2. Data Ownership: Who owns the data we provide and what can be done with the data?
3. ADA Compliance: If your proposed services include websites, they must be AA
compliant as defined by WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards.
4. Data Security: How secure is our data and how is it being kept secure?
a. If this is a multi-tenant environment on the same hardware how is our data kept
separate and secure from other customers, including any PII (Personally Identifiable
Information) that may be gathered?
b. If PII is gathered, is it encrypted in transit and at rest?
c. If credit card transactions are occurring is your system fully PCI compliant?
5. Data Integrity: What do you do as a vendor to ensure our data maintains its integrity?
6. We require data centers to be located in the United States: What country will our data
be located in?
7. Responding to legal demands to disclose data: What is your process when someone
subpoenas or requests our data from you as a vendor?
8. Reporting: What is your protocol for data breaches?
9. Disaster Recovery: What protections/protocols do you have in place to mitigate
disasters?
10. Business Continuity/Exit: If you decide to bring your business to an end or we end our
relationship what happens to our data? If you give us a copy of our data, what format
options will there be for our data and what assistance will you provide getting our data to
us?
11. Termination rights and consequences: What is your termination policy both for you as
a vendor and us as a customer?
Questionnaire Completed by:____________________________ Date:_________________