Contract - White Cap, LP - 5/11/2023 CITY OF ROUND ROCK AGREEMENT FOR
PURCHASE OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE,REPAIR,
AND OPERATION SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
WITH
WHITE CAP,LP
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF ROUND ROCK § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
THAT THIS AGREEMENT for the purchase of facility maintenance, repair, and
operation (MRO) supplies and services (referred to herein as the "Agreement"), is made and
entered into on this the 11*:6 day of the month of , 2023 by and between the
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, a Texas home-rule municipatity, whose offices are located at
221 East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664-5299 (referred to herein as the "City"),
and WHITE CAP, LP, whose offices are located at 6250 Brook Hollow Parkway, Suite 100,
Norcross, Georgia 30071 (referred to herein as"Vendor").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to purchase facility maintenance, repair and operation
(MRO) supplies and services; and
WHEREAS, City is a member of Sourcewell Cooperative and Vendor is an approved
Sourcewell vendor; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase certain goods and services from Vendor
through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 091422-WCP to receive pricing and services as
set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth in writing their
respective rights, duties, and obligations;
NOW,THEREFORE,WITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and
valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, it is
mutually agreed between the parties as follow:
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1.01 DEFINITIONS
A. Agreement means the binding legal contract between City and Vendor whereby
City is obligated to buy specified services and Vendor is obligated to provide said services. The
Agreement includes Vendor's discounts off price list(attached as Exhibit"A").
B. City means the City of Round Rock, Williamson and Travis Counties,Texas.
C. Effective Date means the date upon which the binding signatures of both parties
to this Agreement are affixed.
D. Force Majeure means acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial
disturbances, acts of the public enemy, orders of any kind from the government of the United
States or the State of Texas or any civil or military authority, insurrections, riots, epidemics,
landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, storms, floods, restraint of the government
and the people, civil disturbances, explosions, or other causes not reasonably within the control
of the party claiming such inability.
E. Goods and Services mean the specified supplies, materials, commodities, or
equipment.
F. Vendor means White Cap,LP, its successors or assigns.
2.01 EFFECTIVE DATE,TERM
A. This Agreement shall be effective on the date this Agreement has been signed by
each party hereto, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until it expires by operation
of the term indicated herein,or is terminated or extended as provided herein.
B. This Agreement shall terminate November 8, 2026.
C. City reserves the right to review the relationship with Vendor at any time, and
may elect to terminate this Agreement with or without cause or may elect to continue.
3.01 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The goods and services which are the subject matter of this Agreement are described in
Exhibit "A" and, together with this Agreement, comprise the Contract Documents. Any
inconsistencies or conflicts in the contract documents shall be resolved by giving preference to
the terms and conditions set forth in pages one (1)through nine(9)of this Agreement.
4.01 ITEMS
A. The goods and services which are the subject matter of this Agreement are
described generally in the attached Exhibit"A."
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B. This Agreement shall evidence the entire understanding and agreement between
the parties and shall supersede any prior proposals,correspondence or discussions.
C. Vendor shall satisfactorily provide all deliverables described in Exhibit "A"
within the contract term specified. A change in the Scope of Services or any term of this
Agreement, including bonding requirements, must be negotiated and agreed to in all relevant
details, and must be embodied in a valid Supplemental Agreement as described herein.
5.01 COSTS
A. City agrees to pay for supplies during the term of this Agreement at the pricing set
forth at in Exhibit "A." Vendor specifically acknowledged and agrees that City is not obligated
to use or purchase any estimated annual quantity of goods or services. Only if, and when needed
by City,the costs listed on Exhibit"A" shall be the basis of any charges collected by Vendor.
B. The City shall be authorized to pay the Services Provider an amount not-to-
exceed Three Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($300,000.00) for the term of this
Agreement.
6.01 INVOICES
All invoices shall include, at a minimum,the following information:
A. Name and address of Vendor;
B. Purchase Order Number;
C. Description and quantity of items received or services provided; and
D. Delivery or performance dates.
7.01 NON-APPROPRIATION AND FISCAL FUNDING
This Agreement is a commitment of City's current revenues only. It is understood and
agreed that City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at the end of any City fiscal year
if the governing body of City does not appropriate funds sufficient to purchase the services as
determined by City's budget for the fiscal year in question. City may effect such termination by
giving Vendor a written notice of termination at the end of its then current fiscal year.
8.01 PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY
In accordance with Chapter 2251, V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, payment to
Vendor will be made within thirty (30) days of the day on which City receives the performance,
supplies, materials, equipment, and/or deliverables, or within thirty (30) days of the day on
which the performance of services was complete, or within thirty (30) days of the day on which
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City receives a correct invoice for the performance and/or deliverables or services, whichever is
later. Vendor may charge interest on an overdue payment at the "rate in effect" on September 1
of the fiscal year in which the payment becomes overdue, in accordance with V.T.C.A., Texas
Government Code, Section 2251.025(b); however, this Policy does not apply to payments made
by City in the event:
A. There is a bona fide dispute between City and Vendor, a contractor, subcontractor
or supplier about the goods delivered or the service performed that cause the
payment to be late; or
B. The terms of a federal contract, grant, regulation, or statute prevent City from
making a timely payment with federal funds; or
C. There is a bona fide dispute between Vendor and a subcontractor or between a
subcontractor and its supplier about the goods delivered or the service performed
that causes the payment to be late; or
D. Invoices are not mailed to City in strict accordance with instructions, if any, on
the purchase order or the Agreement or other such contractual agreement.
9.01 GRATUITIES AND BRIBES
City may, by written notice to Vendor, cancel this Agreement without liability to Vendor
if it is determined by City that gratuities or bribes in the form of entertainment, gifts, or
otherwise were offered or given by Vendor or its agents or representatives to any City officer,
employee or elected representative with respect to the performance of this Agreement. In
addition, Vendor may be subject to penalties stated in Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code.
10.01 TAXES
City is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax; therefore, tax shall not be
included in Vendor's charges.
11.01 ORDERS PLACED WITH ALTERNATE SERVICES PROVIDERS
If Vendor cannot provide the goods or services as specified, City reserves the right and
option to obtain the products from another supplier or suppliers.
12.01 CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE
City hereby designates the following representative authorized to act in its behalf with
regard to this Agreement:
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Joe Molina
Logistics Officer
Utilities and Environmental Services
3400 Sunrise Road
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512)230-4496
imolina ,roundrocktexas.gov
13.01 INSURANCE
Vendor shall meet all City of Round Rock Insurance Requirements as set forth at:
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14.01 RIGHT TO ASSURANCE
Whenever either party to this Agreement, in good faith, has reason to question the other
parry's intent to perform hereunder, then demand may be made to the other party for written
assurance of the intent to perform. In the event that no written assurance is given within the
reasonable time specified when demand is made, then and in that event the demanding party may
treat such failure as an anticipatory repudiation of this Agreement.
15.01 DEFAULT
If Vendor abandons or defaults under this Agreement and is a cause of City purchasing
the specified goods or services elsewhere, Vendor agrees that it may be charged the difference in
cost, if any, and that it will not be considered in the re-advertisement of the service and that it
may not be considered in future bids for the same type of work unless the scope of work is
significantly changed.
Vendor shall be declared in default of this Agreement if it does any of the following:
A. Fails to fully, timely and faithfully perform any of its material obligations
under this Agreement;
B. Fails to provide adequate assurance of performance under the "Right to
Assurance"section herein; or
C. Becomes insolvent or seeks relief under the bankruptcy laws of the United
States.
16.01 TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
A. City has the right to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, for
convenience and without cause, at any time upon thirty(30)days' written notice to Vendor.
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B. In the event of any default by Vendor, City has the right to terminate this
Agreement for cause, upon ten (10)days' written notice to Vendor.
C. Vendor has the right to terminate this Agreement only for cause, that being in the
event of a material and substantial breach by City, or by mutual agreement to terminate
evidenced in writing by and between the parties.
D. In the event City terminates under subsections (A) or (B) of this section, the
following shall apply: Upon City's delivery of the referenced notice to Vendor, Vendor shall
discontinue all services in connection with the performance of this Agreement and shall proceed
to cancel promptly all existing orders and contracts insofar as such orders and contracts are
chargeable to this Agreement. Within thirty (30) days after such notice of termination, Vendor
shall submit a statement showing in detail the goods and/or services satisfactorily performed
under this Agreement to the date of termination. City shall then pay Vendor that portion of the
charges, if undisputed. The parties agree that Vendor is not entitled to compensation for services
it would have performed under the remaining term of the Agreement except as provided herein.
17.01 INDEMNIFICATION
Vendor shall defend (at the option of City), indemnify, and hold City, its successors,
assigns, officers, employees and elected officials harmless from and against all suits, actions,
legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, attorney's fees, and any and all
other costs or fees arising out of, or incident to, concerning or resulting from the fault of Vendor,
or Vendor's agents, employees or subcontractors, in the performance of Vendor's obligations
under this Agreement, no matter how, or to whom, such loss may occur. Nothing herein shall be
deemed to limit the rights of City or Vendor (including, but not limited to the right to seek
contribution)against any third party who may be liable for an indemnified claim.
18.01 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS,CHARTER AND ORDINANCES
A. Vendor, its agents, employees and subcontractors shall use best efforts to comply
with all applicable federal and state laws, the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Round Rock,
as amended, and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and
national boards, bureaus and agencies.
B. In accordance with Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity
may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains
written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2)will not boycott
Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this contract. The signatory executing this
Agreement on behalf of Vendor verifies Vendor does not boycott Israel and will not boycott
Israel during the term of this Agreement.
C. In accordance with 2274, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity may
not enter into a contract with a company with at least ten (10) full-time employees for a value of
at least One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) unless the contract has a
provision verifying that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
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discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The signatory
executing this Agreement on behalf of Vendor verifies Vendor does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association, and
it will not discriminate during the term of this Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association.
D. In accordance with 2274, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity may
not enter into a contract with a company with at least ten (10) full-time employees for a value of
at least One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) unless the contract has a
provision verifying that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott
energy companies during the term of this Agreement. The signatory executing this Agreement on
behalf of Vendor verifies Vendor does not boycott energy companies, and it will not boycott
energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
19.01 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
The parties each hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal
representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Agreement. Neither party shall
assign, sublet or transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written authorization of the
other party.
20.01 NOTICES
All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be considered given as follows:
1. When delivered personally to the recipient's address as stated in this Agreement;
or
2. Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage
prepaid to the recipient's address as stated in this Agreement.
Notice to Vendor:
White Cap, LP
6250 Brook Hollow Parkway
Suite 100
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Notice to City:
City Manager Stephanie L. Sandre, City Attorney
221 East Main Street AND TO: 309 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664 Round Rock, TX 78664
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Nothing contained herein shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine
communications between representatives of City and Vendor.
21.01 APPLICABLE LAW; ENFORCEMENT AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be enforceable in Round Rock, Texas, and if legal action is
necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions
herein, exclusive venue for same shall lie in Williamson County, Texas. This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court decisions of the State of Texas.
22.01 EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT
This document, and all appended documents, constitutes the entire Agreement between
Vendor and City. This Agreement may only be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement
of the parties hereto in writing, duly authorized by action of the City Manager or City Council.
23.01 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
City and Vendor hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the parties
arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach thereof shall be decided by any arbitration
proceeding, including without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal Arbitration Act (9
USC Section 1-14)or any applicable state arbitration statute.
24.01 SEVERABILITY
The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the
occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision of this Agreement void shall in no
way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of this Agreement. Any
void provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement
shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the particular portion or
provision held to be void. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to replace any
stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the
stricken provision. The provisions of this section shall not prevent this entire Agreement from
being void should a provision which is of the essence of this Agreement be determined void.
25.01 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Standard of Care. Vendor represents that it employs trained, experienced and
competent persons to perform all of the services, responsibilities and duties specified herein and
that such services, responsibilities and duties shall be performed in a manner according to
generally accepted industry practices.
Time is of the Essence. Vendor understands and agrees that time is of the essence and
that any failure of Vendor to fulfill obligations for each portion of this Agreement within the
agreed timeframes will constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Vendor shall be fully
responsible for its delays or for failures to use best efforts in accordance with the terms of this
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Agreement. Where damage is caused to City due to Vendor's failure to perform in these
circumstances, City may pursue any remedy available without waiver of any of City's additional
legal rights or remedies.
Force Majeure. Neither City nor Vendor shall be deemed in violation of this Agreement
if it is prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder by reasons for which it is not
responsible as defined herein. However, notice of such impediment or delay in performance must
be timely given and all reasonable efforts undertaken to mitigate its effects.
Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, any
one of which shall be considered an original of this document; and all of which, when taken
together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Vendor have executed this Agreement on the dates
indicated.
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DocuSign Envelope ID:4BDC617B-C22E-4B4A-8057-C42295F83EC5 Exhibit "A"
Table 10: Payment Terms and Financing Options
Line Question Response*
Item
53 Describe your payment terms and accepted payment Net 30 Credit Terms or Cash Payments (Cash, Check. Credit card).
methods. We make it extremely easy for our Sourcewell members to set up
new accounts whether they prefer credit or cash options. Many
Sourcewell members are now also issuing White Cap BPAs
(Blanket Purchase Agreements) for day-today business tied to our
Sourcewell contract.
54 Describe any leasing or financing options available for use White Cap does not normally provide any financing or leasing
by educational or governmental entities. options with exception of a few manufacturer programs. We actively
promote our Sourcewell partner NCL Government Capital for this
requirement.
55 Describe any standard transaction documents that you White Cap is attaching a standard quote form, a standard order
propose to use in connection with an awarded contract form, and a standard proof of delivery form that we are currently
(order forms, terms and conditions, service level using with our Sourcewell customers. Please note that the
agreements, etc.). Upload a sample of each (as Sourcewell member name and number along with our contract
applicable) in the document upload section of your number is clearly listed for any audit purposes.
response.
56 Do you accept the P-card procurement and payment Yes. No additional cost to our valued Sourcewell members.
process? If so, is there any additional cost to Sourcewell
participating entities for using this process?
Table 11: Pricing and Delivery
Provide detailed pricing information in the questions that follow below. Keep in mind that reasonable price and product adjustments can
be made during the term of an awarded Contract as described in the RFP,the template Contract, and the Sourcewell Price and Product
Change Request Form.
Item Question Response'
57 Describe your pricing model (e.g., line-item discounts or We are offering Sourcewell members a White Cap list less discount
product-category discounts). Provide detailed pricing data price offering for our entire catalog.
(including standard or list pricing and the Sourcewell We feel that this pricing model is the most clear, easiest to use
discounted price) on all of the items that you want and certainly the best value for our Sourcewell members. This
Sourcewell to consider as part of your RFP response. If model also allows White Cap to be able to better manage our
applicable, provide a SKU for each item in your proposal. contract pricing through high inflationary periods like we are
Upload your pricing materials (if applicable) in the experiencing today.
document upload section of your response.
58 Quantify the pricing discount represented by the pricing Discounts range from 0% up to 45% off of White Cap's list price
proposal in this response. For example, if the pricing in for our Sourcewell members.
your response represents a percentage discount from
MSRP or list, state the percentage or percentage range.
59 Describe any quantity or volume discounts or rebate Any quantity or volume discounts would be reviewed on a case by
programs that you offer. case basis since we are offering deeply discounted pricing already
to Sourcewell members.
We are not offering a rebate program to Sourcewell members since
we are incurring the administrative fee.
60 Propose a method of facilitating "sourced" products or At White Cap, we pride ourselves on being able to "go the extra
related services, which may be referred to as "open mile" for our customers and find them what they need to get the
market" items or "nonstandard options". For example, you job done even if it means sourcing beyond our large selection of
may supply such items "at cost" or "at cost plus a stocked product. Due to our buying power and relations with our
percentage," or you may supply a quote for each such primary manufacturers, we are able to do this as another value add
request. for the customer and make our company a one stop shop.
For "sourced" products, we would supply a quote for each such
individual request.
61 Identify any element of the total cost of acquisition that is There are no additional costs associated with our response.
NOT included in the pricing submitted with your response.
This includes all additional charges associated with a
purchase that are not directly identified as freight or
shipping charges. For example, list costs for items like pre-
delivery inspection, installation, set up, mandatory training,
or initial inspection. Identify any parties that impose such
costs and their relationship to the Proposer.
Bid Number: RFP 091422 Vendor Name: White Cap, LP
DocuSign Envelope ID:4BDC617B-C22E-4B4A-8057-C42295F83EC5 Exhibit "A"
62 If freight, delivery, or shipping is an additional cost to the NA —There are no travel expense, delivery or shipping` as an
Sourcewell participating entity, describe in detail the additional cost to the Sourcewell members.
complete freight, shipping, and delivery program. Prepaid freight will be offered on all standard stocked items
shipped via ground transportation. For standard stock product, our
delivery commitment within a 35 mile range from a stocking location
to our customers is typically next day delivery.
`Other freight charges will be incurred for services such as
expedited delivery, air freight, freight collect, sourced or special
orders, export orders, hazardous materials, buyer's carrier,
shipments outside the contiguous U.S. or other special handling by
the carrier.
63 Specifically describe freight, shipping, and delivery terms or White Cap has 4 branches throughout Hawaii in Honolulu, Kahului,
programs available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or any Hilo and Kailua-Kona. We have 40+ branches in Canada under the
offshore delivery. Brafasco trade name. Hawaii and Canada dictate their own pricing
and freight terms.
Our company does not have any physical branches in Alaska, but
we service the area on a regular basis from our State of
Washington branches. Some additional freight charges may apply
when shipping to Alaska or other US Territories'.
'Other freight charges will be incurred for services such as
expedited delivery, air freight, freight collect, sourced orders, export
orders, hazardous materials, buyer's carrier, shipments outside the
contiguous U.S. or other special handling by the carrier.
64 Describe any unique distribution and/or delivery methods or For standard, stock product our delivery commitment within a 35
options offered in your proposal. mile range from a stocking location to our customers is typically
next day delivery. In this scenario, we will be using our own fleet of
delivery trucks owned by our company which we feel is somewhat
unique and sets us apart from our competition. Normal, standard
transit times apply should we have to send via an alternate carrier
method (UPS, Fed Ex, etc.) or freight line. We also have a
centralized logistics team that handles any special requests and
negotiates freight rates so we can pass these savings onto our
customers.
Table 12: Pricing Offered
Line The Pricing Offered in this Proposal is:' Comments
Item
65 c.better than the Proposer typically offers to GPOs,cooperative procurement organizations,or state purchasing White Cap has special
departments. pricing heavily discounted up
to 45% off of what we
normally offer as our market
price on all our stocked
product categories. This
pricing has been very popular
with our Sourcewell
customers. Also, we are able
to go lower if need for large
buys but of course never
higher than our contract
pricing. Our existing
Sourcewell pricing file is
attached.
Bid Number: RFP 091422 Vendor Name: White Cap, LP