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City Clerk Document No.  
 
 
 
 
City Council Meeting Date: July 18, 2024  
 
 
CITY OF CHANDLER PURCHASE AGREEMENT 
WATER METERS 
CITY OF CHANDLER AGREEMENT NO. PW5-890-4794 
 
THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into by and between the City of Chandler, an Arizona 
municipal corporation (City), and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability Company 
(Contractor), (City and Contractor may individually be referred to as Party and collectively referred to as 
Parties), made  
 
 
 
 
, 2024 (Effective Date). 
 
RECITALS 
 
A. City proposes to purchase water meters as more fully described in Exhibit A, which is attached to and 
made a part of this Agreement by this reference. 
 
B. Contractor is ready, willing, and able to provide the goods or services described in Exhibit A for the 
compensation and fees set forth and as described in Exhibit B, which is attached to and made a part of this 
Agreement by this reference. 
 
C. City desires to contract with the Contractor to provide these goods or services under the terms and 
conditions set forth in this Agreement. 
 
AGREEMENT 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises contained in this 
Agreement, City and Contractor agree as follows: 
 
SECTION I: DEFINITIONS 
 
For purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions apply: 
Agreement means the legal agreement executed between the City and the Contractor 
City means the City of Chandler, Arizona 
Contractor means the individual, partnership, or corporation named in the Agreement 
Days means calendar days 
May, Should means something that is not mandatory but permissible 
Shall, Will, Must means a mandatory requirement 
 
SECTION II: CONTRACTOR’S SERVICES 
 
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Contractor must perform in accordance with Exhibit A to the City’s satisfaction within the terms and 
conditions of this Agreement and within the care and skill that a person who provides similar goods 
services in Chandler, Arizona exercises under similar conditions. All goods or services furnished by 
Contractor under this Agreement must be performed in a skilled and workmanlike manner.   Unless 
authorized by the City in writing, all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment furnished by Contractor as part 
of the goods or services under this Agreement must be new, or the latest model, and of the most suitable 
grade and quality for the intended purpose of the goods or services.  
 
SECTION III: PERIOD OF SERVICE 
 
Contractor must perform in accordance with Exhibit A for the term of this Agreement.  
 
The term of the Agreement is one year, and begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025, unless 
sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement. The City and the Contractor may mutually agree to 
extend the Agreement for up to four additional terms of one year, or portions thereof. The City reserves 
the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Agreement for up to 60 days beyond the expiration of any 
extension term.   
 
SECTION lV: PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION AND FEES 
 
4.1 Unless amended in writing by the Parties, Contractor's compensation and fees as more fully described 
in Exhibit B for performance approved and accepted by the City under this Agreement must not exceed 
$3,500,000. Contractor must submit requests for payment for goods or services approved and accepted 
during the previous billing period and must include, as applicable, detailed invoices and receipts, a 
narrative description of the tasks accomplished during the billing period, a list of any deliverables 
submitted, and any subcontractor’s or supplier’s actual requests for payment plus similar narrative and 
listing of their work. Payment for those goods or services negotiated as a lump sum will be made in 
accordance with the percentage of the goods furnished or services completed during the preceding billing 
period. Goods or services negotiated as a not-to-exceed fee will be paid in accordance with the goods 
furnished or services completed during the preceding month. All requests for payment must be submitted 
to the City for review and approval. The City will make payment for approved and accepted goods or 
services within 30 days of the City’s receipt of the request for payment.  
 
4.2 Applicable Taxes. The Contractor will pay all applicable taxes. The City is subject to all applicable state 
and local transaction privilege taxes. To the extent any state and local transaction privilege taxes apply to 
sales made under the terms of this Agreement, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to collect and remit 
all applicable taxes to the proper taxing jurisdiction of authority. 
 
4.3 Tax Indemnification. The Contractor and all subcontractors will pay all Federal, state, and local taxes 
applicable to its operation and any persons employed by the Contractor. The Contractor will and require 
all subcontractors to hold the City harmless from any responsibility for taxes, damages, and interest, if 
applicable, contributions required under Federal, state, and local laws and regulations and any other costs 
including transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security, and 
Worker’s Compensation. 
 
4.4 All prices offered herein shall be firm against any increase for the initial term of the Agreement.  Prior 
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to commencement of subsequent renewal terms, the City may approve a fully documented request for a 
price adjustment. The City shall determine whether any requested price increases for extension terms is 
acceptable to the City. If the City approves the price increase, the price shall remain firm for the renewal 
term for which it was requested. If a price increase is agreed upon by the Parties a written Agreement 
Amendment shall be approved and executed by the Parties. 
 
SECTION V: GENERAL CONDITIONS 
 
5.1 Records/Audit. Records of the Contractor's direct personnel payroll, reimbursable expenses pertaining 
to this Agreement and records of accounts between the City and Contractor must be kept on the basis of 
generally accepted accounting principles and must be made available to the City and its auditors for up to 
three years following the City’s final acceptance of the goods or services under this Agreement.  
 
5.2 Alteration in Character of Work. Whenever an alteration in the character of work results in a substantial 
change in this Agreement, thereby materially increasing or decreasing the scope of work, cost of goods, 
cost of performance, or Project schedule, the goods or services will be performed as directed by the City. 
However, before any modified work is started, a written amendment must be approved and executed by 
the City and the Contractor. Such amendment must not be effective until approved by the City. Additions 
to, modifications, or deletions from this Agreement as provided herein may be made, and the 
compensation to be paid to the Contractor may accordingly be adjusted by mutual agreement of the 
Parties. It is distinctly understood and agreed that no claim for extra work done or materials furnished by 
the Contractor will be allowed by the City except as provided herein, nor must the Contractor do any work 
or furnish any materials not covered by this Agreement unless such work is first authorized in writing. Any 
such work or materials furnished by the Contractor without prior written authorization will be at 
Contractor's own risk, cost, and expense, and Contractor hereby agrees that without written authorization 
Contractor will make no claim for compensation for such work or materials furnished. 
 
5.3 Termination for Convenience. The City and the Contractor hereby agree to the full performance 
of the covenants contained herein, except that the City reserves the right, at its discretion and without 
cause, to terminate or abandon any purchase or service provided for in this Agreement, or abandon 
any portion of the Project for which the Contractor has performed. In the event the City abandons or 
suspends the purchase or services, or any part of the purchase or services as provided in this 
Agreement, the City will notify the Contractor in writing and immediately after receiving such notice, 
the Contractor must discontinue advancing the work specified under this Agreement. Upon such 
termination, abandonment, or suspension, the Contractor must deliver to the City all drawings, plans, 
specifications, special provisions, estimates and other work entirely or partially completed, together 
with all unused materials supplied by the City. The Contractor must appraise the goods or services 
Contractor has completed and submit Contractor's appraisal to the City for evaluation. The City may 
inspect the Contractor's goods or services to appraise the status completed. The Contractor will 
receive compensation in full for goods provided or services performed to the date of such 
termination. The fee will be paid in accordance with Section IV of this Agreement, and as mutually 
agreed upon by the Contractor and the City. If there is no mutual agreement on payment, the final 
determination will be made in accordance with the Disputes provision in this Agreement. However, in 
no event may the payment exceed the payment set forth in this Agreement nor as amended in 
accordance with Alteration in Character of Work. The City will make the final payment within 60 days 
after the Contractor has delivered the last of the partially completed items and the Parties agree on 
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the final payment. If the City is found to have improperly terminated the Agreement for cause or 
default, the termination will be converted to a termination for convenience in accordance with the 
provisions of this Agreement.  
5.4 Termination for Cause. The City may terminate this Agreement for Cause upon the occurrence of any 
one or more of the following events: in the event that (a) the Contractor fails to perform pursuant to the 
terms of this Agreement, (b) the Contractor is adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, (c) the Contractor makes 
a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (d) a trustee or receiver is appointed for Contractor or 
for any of Contractor’s property (e) the Contractor files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act, or 
to reorganize under the bankruptcy or similar laws, (f) the Contractor disregards laws, ordinances, rules, 
regulations or orders of any public body having jurisdiction, or (g) the Contractor fails to cure default within 
the time requested. Where Agreement has been so terminated by City, the termination will not affect any 
rights of City against Contractor then existing or which may thereafter accrue. 
 
5.5 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, the Contractor (lndemnitor) must indemnify, 
defend, save and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, agents and employees (lndemnitee) 
from any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses (including court costs, 
attorneys' fees and costs of claim processing, investigation and litigation) (Claims) caused - in whole 
or in part, by the wrongful, negligent or willful acts, or errors or omissions of the Contractor or any of 
its owners, officers, directors, agents, employees, or subcontractors in connection with this 
Agreement. This indemnity includes any claim or amount arising out of or recovered under workers' 
compensation law or on account of the failure of the Contractor to conform to any federal, state or 
local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree. The Contractor must indemnify 
lndemnitee from and against any and all Claims, except those arising solely from lndemnitee's own 
negligent or willful acts or omissions. The Contractor is responsible for primary loss investigation, 
defense and judgment costs where this indemnification applies. In consideration of the award of this 
Agreement, the Contractor agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against lndemnitee for losses 
arising from or related to this Agreement. The obligations of the Contractor under this provision 
survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the 
contrary, in no event shall either party be liable for any incidental, punitive, special or consequential 
damages hereunder, even if advised of the possibility of such. 
 
5.6 Insurance Requirements. To the extent permitted by law, Contractor must procure insurance 
under the terms and conditions and for the amounts of coverage set forth in Exhibit C against claims 
that may be caused by Contractor’s performance of the work under this Agreement by Contractor and 
its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Contractor and any subcontractors must 
maintain this insurance until all of their obligations have been discharged, including any warranty 
periods under this Agreement. These insurance requirements are minimum requirements for this 
Agreement and in no way limit the indemnity covenants contained in this Agreement. The City in no 
way warrants that the minimum limits stated in Exhibit C are sufficient to protect the Contractor from 
liabilities that might arise out of the performance of the work under this Agreement by the Contractor, 
the Contractor’s agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. Contractor is free to purchase 
such additional insurance as may be determined necessary. 
 
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5.7 Cooperation and Further Documentation. The Contractor agrees to provide the City such other 
duly executed documents as may be reasonably requested by the City to implement the intent of this 
Agreement. 
 
5.8 Notices. Unless otherwise provided, notice under this Agreement must be in writing and will be 
deemed to have been duly given and received either (a) on the date of service if personally served on 
the party to whom notice is to be given, or (b) on the date notice is sent if by electronic mail, or (c) on 
the third day after the date of the postmark of deposit by first class United States mail, registered or 
certified, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows: 
 
For the City 
For the Contractor 
Name:  
Juan Martinez 
Name:  
Tom Otto 
Title:  
Warehouse & Supply Manager 
Title:  
Account Manager 
Address: 
975 E. Armstrong Way, Bldg. I 
Address:  
1324 S. 3rd St. Ste. 140 
Chandler,  
AZ 85286 
 
 
Phoenix, AZ 85004 
Phone: 
480-782-2416 
Phone: 
623-734-6115 
Email:  
juan.martinez@chandleraz.gov 
Email:  
Thomas.otto1@ferguson.com 
 
5.9 Successors and Assigns. City and Contractor each bind itself, its partners, successors, assigns, and 
legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns, 
and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither 
the City nor the Contractor may assign, sublet, or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the 
written consent of the other party. In no event may any contractual relation be created between any 
third party and the City. 
 
5.10 Disputes. In any dispute arising out of an interpretation of this Agreement or the duties required 
not disposed of by agreement between the Contractor and the City, the final determination at the 
administrative level will be made by the City Purchasing and Materials Manager. 
 
5.11 Completeness and Accuracy of Contractor’s Work. The Contractor must be responsible for the 
completeness and accuracy of Contractor’s services, data, and other work prepared or compiled 
under Contractor’s obligation under this Agreement and must correct, at Contractor’s expense, all 
willful or negligent errors, omissions, or acts that may be discovered. The fact that the City has 
accepted or approved the Contractor’s work will in no way relieve the Contractor of any of Contractor’s 
responsibilities. 
 
5.12 Withholding Payment. The City reserves the right to withhold funds from the Contractor’s 
payments up to the amount equal to the claims the City may have against the Contractor until such 
time that a settlement on those claims has been reached. 
 
5.13 City’s Right of Cancellation. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to 
cancellation by the City under the provisions of Section 38-511, Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). 
 
5.14 Independent Contractor. For this Agreement the Contractor constitutes an independent 
contractor. Any provisions in this Agreement that may appear to give the City the right to direct the 
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Contractor as to the details of accomplishing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the 
work means that the Contractor must follow the wishes of the City as to the results of the work only. 
These results must comply with all applicable laws and ordinances. 
 
5.15 Project Staffing. Prior to the start of any work under this Agreement, the Contractor must assign 
to the City the key personnel that will be involved in furnishing goods or performing services 
prescribed in the Agreement. The City may acknowledge its acceptance of such personnel to furnish 
goods or perform services under this Agreement. At any time hereafter that the Contractor desires to 
change key personnel while performing under the Agreement, the Contractor must submit the 
qualifications of the new personnel to the City for prior approval. The Contractor will maintain an 
adequate and competent staff of qualified persons, as may be determined by the City, throughout the 
performance of this Agreement to ensure acceptable and timely completion of the Scope of Work. If 
the City objects, with reasonable cause, to any of the Contractor's staff, the Contractor must take 
prompt corrective action acceptable to the City and, if required, remove such personnel from the 
Project and replace with new personnel agreed to by the City. 
 
5.16 Subcontractors. Prior to beginning the work, the Contractor must furnish the City for approval 
the names of subcontractors to be used under this Agreement. Any subsequent changes are subject 
to the City’s written prior approval. 
 
5.17 Force Majeure. If either party is delayed or prevented from the performance of any act required 
under this Agreement by reason of acts of God or other cause beyond the control and without fault 
of the Party (financial inability excepted), performance of that act may be excused, but only for the 
period of the delay, if the Party provides written notice to the other Party within ten days of such act. 
The time for performance of the act may be extended for a period equivalent to the period of delay 
from the date written notice is received by the other Party. 
 
5.18 Compliance with Laws. Contractor understands, acknowledges, and agrees to comply with the 
Americans with Disabilities Act, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the Drug Free 
Workplace Act of 1989. All services performed by Contractor must also comply with all applicable City 
of Chandler codes, ordinances, and requirements. Contractor agrees to permit the City to verify 
Contractor’s compliance. 
 
5.19 No Israel Boycott. By entering into this Agreement, Contractor certifies that Contractor is not 
currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the Agreement, not to engage in a boycott of 
Israel as defined by state statute. 
 
5.20 Legal Worker Requirements. A.R.S. § 41-4401 prohibits the City from awarding a contract to any 
contractor who fails, or whose subcontractors fail, to comply with A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Therefore, 
Contractor agrees Contractor and each subcontractor it uses warrants their compliance with all 
federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with§ 
23-214, subsection A. A breach of this warranty will be deemed a material breach of the Agreement 
and may be subject to penalties up to and including termination of the Agreement. City retains the 
legal right to inspect the papers of any Contractor’s or subcontractor’s employee who provides goods 
or services under this Agreement to ensure that the Contractor and subcontractors comply with the 
warranty under this provision. 
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5.21 Lawful Presence Requirement. A.RS. §§ 1-501 and 1-502 prohibit the City from awarding a 
contract to any natural person who cannot establish that such person is lawfully present in the United 
States. To establish lawful presence, a person must produce qualifying identification and sign a City-
provided affidavit affirming that the identification provided is genuine. This requirement will be 
imposed at the time of contract award. This requirement does not apply to business organizations 
such as corporations, partnerships, or limited liability companies. 
 
5.22 Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Prohibited. By entering into this Agreement, Contractor certifies 
and agrees Contractor does not currently use and will not use for the term of this Agreement: (i) the 
forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China; or (ii) any goods or services produced 
by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China; or (iii) any contractors, 
subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the forced 
labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China. 
 
5.23 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. Contractor warrants that no person has been employed or 
retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, 
percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, and that no member of the Chandler City Council, or any 
City employee has any interest, financially, or otherwise, in Contractor’s firm. For breach or violation 
of this warrant, the City may annul this Agreement without liability or, at its discretion, to deduct from 
the Agreement price or consideration, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, 
or contingent fee. 
 
5.24 Non-Waiver Provision. The failure of either Party to enforce any of the provisions of this 
Agreement or to require performance of the other Party of any of the provisions hereof must not be 
construed to be a waiver of such provisions, nor must it affect the validity of this Agreement or any 
part thereof, or the right of either Party to thereafter enforce each and every provision. 
 
5.25 Disclosure of Information Adverse to the City’s Interests. To evaluate and avoid potential conflicts 
of interest, the Contractor must provide written notice to the City, as set forth in this Section, of any 
work or services performed by the Contractor for third parties that may involve or be associated with 
any real property or personal property owned or leased by the City. Such notice must be given seven 
business days prior to commencement of the services by the Contractor for a third party, or seven 
business days prior to an adverse action as defined below. Written notice and disclosure must be sent 
to the City’s Purchasing and Materials Manager. An adverse action under this Agreement includes, but 
is not limited to: (a) using data as defined in the Agreement acquired in connection with this 
Agreement to assist a third party in pursuing administrative or judicial action against the City; or (b) 
testifying or providing evidence on behalf of any person in connection with an administrative or 
judicial action against the City; or (c) using data to produce income for the Contractor or its employees 
independently of performing the services under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of 
the City. Contractor represents that except for those persons, entities, and projects identified to the 
City, the services performed by the Contractor under this Agreement are not expected to create an 
interest with any person, entity, or third-party project that is or may be adverse to the City’s interests. 
Contractor's failure to provide a written notice and disclosure of the information as set forth in this 
Section constitute a material breach of this Agreement. 
 
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5.26 Data Confidentiality and Data Security. As used in the Agreement, data means all information, 
whether written or verbal, including plans, photographs, studies, investigations, audits, analyses, samples, 
reports, calculations, internal memos, meeting minutes, data field notes, work product, proposals, 
correspondence and any other similar documents or information prepared by, obtained by, or transmitted 
to the Contractor or its subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement. The Parties agree that all 
data, regardless of form, including originals, images, and reproductions, prepared by, obtained by, or 
transmitted to the Contractor or its subcontractors in connection with the Contractor's or its 
subcontractor’s performance of this Agreement is confidential and proprietary information belonging to 
the City. Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, Contractor or its subcontractors must not 
divulge data to any third party without the City’s prior written consent. Contractor or its subcontractors 
must not use the data for any purposes except to perform the services required under this Agreement. 
These prohibitions do not apply to the following data provided to the Contractor or its subcontractors have 
first given the required notice to the City: (a) data which was known to the Contractor or its subcontractors 
prior to its performance under this Agreement unless such data was acquired in connection with work 
performed for the City; or (b) data which was acquired by the Contractor or its subcontractors in its 
performance under this Agreement and which was disclosed to the Contractor or its subcontractors by a 
third party, who to the best of the Contractor's or its subcontractors knowledge and belief, had the legal 
right to make such disclosure and the Contractor or its subcontractors are not otherwise required to hold 
such data in confidence; or (c) data which is required to be disclosed by virtue of law, regulation, or court 
order, to which the Contractor or its subcontractors are subject. In the event the Contractor or its 
subcontractors are required or requested to disclose data to a third party, or any other information to 
which the Contractor or its subcontractors became privy as a result of any other contract with the City, the 
Contractor must first notify the City as set forth in this Section of the request or demand for the data. The 
Contractor or its subcontractors must give the City sufficient facts so that the City can be given an 
opportunity to first give its consent or take such action that the City may deem appropriate to protect such 
data or other information from disclosure. Unless prohibited by law, within ten calendar days after 
completion or termination of services under this Agreement, the Contractor or its subcontractors must 
promptly deliver, as set forth in this Section, a copy of all data to the City. All data must continue to be 
subject to the confidentiality agreements of this Agreement. Contractor or its subcontractors assume all 
liability to maintain the confidentiality of the data in its possession and agrees to compensate the City if 
any of the provisions of this Section are violated by the Contractor, its employees, agents or subcontractors. 
Solely for the purposes of seeking injunctive relief, it is agreed that a breach of this Section must be deemed 
to cause irreparable harm that justifies injunctive relief in court. Contractor agrees that the requirements 
of this Section must be incorporated into all subcontracts entered into by Contractor. A violation of this 
Section may result in immediate termination of this Agreement without notice. 
 
5.27 Personal Identifying Information-Data Security. Personal identifying information, financial 
account information, or restricted City information, whether electronic format or hard copy, must be 
secured and protected at all times by Contractor and any of its subcontractors. At a minimum, 
Contractor must encrypt or password-protect electronic files. This includes data saved to laptop 
computers, computerized devices, or removable storage devices. When personal identifying 
information, financial account information, or restricted City information, regardless of its format, is 
no longer necessary, the information must be redacted or destroyed through appropriate and secure 
methods that ensure the information cannot be viewed, accessed, or reconstructed. In the event that 
data collected or obtained by Contractor or its subcontractors in connection with this Agreement is 
believed to have been compromised, Contractor or its subcontractors must immediately notify the 
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City contact. Contractor agrees to reimburse the City for any costs incurred by the City to investigate 
potential breaches of this data and, where applicable, the cost of notifying individuals who may be 
impacted by the breach. Contractor agrees that the requirements of this Section must be incorporated 
into all subcontracts entered into by Contractor. It is further agreed that a violation of this Section 
must be deemed to cause irreparable harm that justifies injunctive relief in court. A violation of this 
Section may result in immediate termination of this Agreement without notice. The obligations of 
Contractor or its subcontractors under this Section must survive the termination of this Agreement. 
 
5.28 Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is made under and must be construed in accordance 
with and governed by the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to the conflicts or choice of law 
provisions thereof. Any action to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to obtain any remedy 
with respect hereto must be brought in the courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and for this 
purpose, each Party hereby expressly and irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction and venue of such 
court. 
 
5.29 Survival. All warranties, representations, and indemnifications by the Contractor must survive 
the completion or termination of this Agreement. 
 
5.30 Modification. Except as expressly provided herein to the contrary, no supplement, modification, 
or amendment of any term of this Agreement will be deemed binding or effective unless in writing 
and signed by the Parties.  
 
5.31 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application to any person or circumstance 
may be invalid, illegal or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the 
application will not be affected and will be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 
 
5.32 Integration. This Agreement contains the full agreement of the Parties. Any prior or 
contemporaneous written or oral agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter is 
merged and superseded. 
 
5.33 Time is of the Essence. Time of each of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement 
is hereby expressly made of the essence. 
 
5.34 Date of Performance. If the date of performance of any obligation or the last day of any time 
period provided for should fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday for the City, the obligation will be 
due and owing, and the time period will expire, on the first day after which is not a Saturday, Sunday 
or legal City holiday. Except as may otherwise be set forth in this Agreement, any performance 
provided for herein will be timely made if completed no later than 5:00 p.m. (Chandler time) on the 
day of performance. 
 
5.35 Third Party Beneficiary. Nothing under this Agreement will be construed to give any rights or 
benefits in the Agreement to anyone other than the City and the Contractor, and all duties and 
responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of 
City and the Contractor and not for the benefit of any other party. 
 
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5.36 Conflict in Language. All work performed must conform to all applicable City of Chandler codes, 
ordinances, and requirements as outlined in this Agreement. If there is a conflict in interpretation 
between provisions in this Agreement and those in the Exhibits, the provisions in this Agreement 
prevail. 
 
5.37 Document/Information Release. Documents and materials released to the Contractor, which are 
identified by the City as sensitive and confidential, are the City’s property. The document/material 
must be issued by and returned to the City upon completion of the services under this Agreement. 
Contractor’s secondary distribution, disclosure, copying, or duplication in any manner is prohibited 
without the City’s prior written approval. The document/material must be kept secure at all times. This 
directive applies to all City documents, whether in photographic, printed, or electronic data format.  
 
5.38 Exhibits. The following exhibits are made a part of this Agreement and are incorporated by 
reference: 
 
  
 
 
Exhibit A - Project Description/Scope of Work 
Exhibit B - Compensation and Fees 
Exhibit C - Insurance Requirements 
Exhibit D - Special Conditions  
 
5.39 Special Conditions. As part of the goods furnished or the services Contractor provides under this 
Agreement, Contractor agrees to comply with and fully perform the special terms and conditions set 
forth in Exhibit D, which is attached to and made a part of this Agreement. 
 
5.40 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Laws. Contractor must comply with all applicable City, 
state, and federal non-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, rules, and regulations. 
 
5.41 Licenses and Permits. Beginning with the Effective Date and for the full term of this Agreement, 
Contractor must maintain all applicable City, state, and federal licenses and permits required to fully 
perform Contractor’s services under this Agreement. 
 
5.42 Warranties. The Contractor must furnish a one-year warranty from the manufacturer on all 
materials delivered under this Agreement. With respect to all materials, THE CITY’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE 
WARRANTY IS THAT PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. CONTRACTOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESSED 
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, 
WITHOUT LIMITATION, NON-INFRINDGEMENT, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND 
FITNESS OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any materials that do not comply with this 
Agreement must be repaired, replaced or corrected by Contractor at no cost and expense to the City. 
All written warranties and redlines for as-built conditions must be delivered to the City on or before 
the City’s final acceptance of Contractor’s services under this Agreement. 
  
5.43 Liens.  The Contractor warrants that the materials supplied under this Agreement are free of liens and 
will remain free of liens. 
 
5.44 Quality.  The Contractor warrants that, for one year after acceptance by the City of the materials, they 
will be (a) of a quality to pass without objection in the trade under the Agreement description, (b) fit for the 
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purposes for which the materials are regularly used, (c) within the variations permitted by the Agreement 
and are of even kind, quantity, and quality within each unit and among all units, (d) adequately contained, 
packaged and marked as the Agreement may require, and (e) conform to the Contractor’s written promises 
or affirmations of fact. 
 
5.45 Fitness. The Contractor warrants that any material supplied to City will fully conform to all 
requirements of the Agreement and all the Contractor’s representations and will be fit for the purposes 
and uses for which they are regularly used. 
 
5.46 Inspection/Testing.  The warranties set forth in the Agreement are not affected by the City’s inspection 
or testing of or payment for the materials by the City. 
 
5.47 Packing and Shipping.  The Contractor will be responsible for industry standard packing, which 
conforms to requirements of carrier’s tariffs and Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) regulations.  
Containers must be clearly marked as to lot number, destination, address, and purchase order number.  
 
5.48 Delivery.  All prices are F.O.B. Destination and include all delivery and unloading at the specified 
destinations.  The Contractor will retain title and control of all goods until they are delivered and accepted 
by the City.  All risk of transportation and all related charges will be the responsibility of the Contractor.  All 
claims for visible or concealed damage will be filed by the Contractor. The City will notify the Contractor 
promptly of any damaged goods and will assist the Contractor in arranging for inspection. 
 
5.49 Risk of Loss.  The Contractor will bear all loss of conforming material covered under this Agreement 
until received by authorized personnel at the location designated in the purchase order or Agreement.  
Mere receipt does not constitute final acceptance.  The risk of loss for nonconforming materials will remain 
with the Contractor regardless of receipt. 
 
5.50 Current Products.  All products offered in response to this solicitation will be in current and ongoing 
production; will have been formally announced for general marketing purposes; will be a model or type 
currently functioning in a user (paying customer) environment and capable of meeting or exceeding all 
specifications and requirements set forth in the City’s solicitation. 
5.51 Annual Usage Report.  Upon request, the Contractor will furnish to the City an annual usage report 
delineating the acquisition activity governed by the Agreement.  The format of the report will be approved 
by the City and will disclose the quantity and the dollar value of each agreement item by individual 
purchasing unit. 
5.52 Catalogs/Agreement Price Listing.  As applicable, the Contractor will furnish to all requesting 
departments catalogs at no cost, which will outline agreement prices. 
 
5.53 Emergency Purchases.  City reserves the rights to purchase from other sources those items, 
which are required on an emergency basis and cannot be supplied immediately by the Contractor. 
 
5.54 Non-Exclusive Agreement. This agreement is for the sole convenience of the City of Chandler. 
The City reserves the right to obtain like goods or services from another source when necessary. 
 
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5.55 Budget Approval Into Next Fiscal Year.  This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and 
continue in full force and effect until it is terminated or expires in accordance with the provisions of this 
Agreement.  The Parties recognize that the continuation of this Agreement after the close of the City's fiscal 
year, which ends on June 30 of each year, is subject to the City Council's approval of a budget that includes 
an appropriation for this item as an expenditure.  The City does not represent that this budget item will be 
actually adopted. This determination is solely made by the City Council at the time Council adopts the 
budget. 
 
 
5.56 Cooperative Use of Agreement. In addition to the City of Chandler and with approval of the 
Contractor, this Agreement may be extended for use by other municipalities, school districts and 
government agencies of the State. Any such usage by other entities must be in accordance with the 
ordinance, charter and/or procurement rules and regulations of the respective political entity. If 
required to provide services on a school district property at least five times during a month, Contractor 
will submit a full set of fingerprints to the school of each person or employee who may provide such 
service. The District will conduct a fingerprint check in accordance with A.R.S. 41-1750 and Public Law 
92-544 of all Contractors, subcontractors or vendors and their employees for which fingerprints are 
submitted to the District. Additionally, the Contractor will comply with the governing body 
fingerprinting policies of each individual school district/public entity. Contractor, subcontractors, 
vendors and their employees will not provide services on school district properties until authorized 
by the District. 
 
Orders placed by other agencies and payment thereof will be the sole responsibility of that agency. 
The City will not be responsible for any disputes arising out of transactions made by other agencies 
who utilize this Agreement.
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This Agreement shall be in full force and effect only when it has been approved and executed by the 
duly authorized City officials. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect only when it has been 
approved and executed by the duly authorized City officials. 
FOR THE CITY 
FOR THE CONTRACTOR 
By: _________________________________________ 
By: _________________________________________ 
Its:                               Mayor 
Its: _________________________________________ 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
By: _________________________________________ 
City Attorney 
ATTEST: 
By: _________________________________________ 
City Clerk 
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EXHIBIT A  
SCOPE OF WORK 
 
Meters and Accessories 
The Contractor will supply Neptune meters and related accessories. 
 
Neptune Software as a Service 
The Contractor will provide for the city’s use the Neptune 360 Cloud Platform in accordance with the 
terms of the Neptune Software as a Service Agreement between Neptune Technology Group, Inc. 
(Neptune), and the Contractor, including but not limited to: 
 
Ensuring the city is an authorized third-party user 
 
Ensuring that the service levels are met or exceeded 
 
Ensuring that any credits for service failures due to the city are remitted to the city 
 
Providing a minimum of 60 days advance notice of any termination of the agreement between the 
Contractor and Neptune 
 
Facilitating the return of the city’s data in the event of termination of the agreement between the 
Contractor and Neptune 
 
Providing notice to the city of any assignment of the agreement by the Contractor or Neptune 
  
 
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EXHIBIT B  
COMPENSATION AND FEES 
 
Item 
Hardware 
  
  
 Price  
  
Description 
  
  
  
MRX920 Mobile Data Collector 
  
  
 $9,200.00  
  
Neptune Gateway  
  
  
$21,000.00 
  
Annual System Maintenance 
  
  
  
  
Description (Annual Fees Neptune 360) 
Pricing per unit per year 
  
  
  
  
NEPTUNE 360 SOFTWARE 
 
 
- 
  
AMR DATA - PER UNIT 
  
  
 $0.84  
  
AMI DATA - PER UNIT 
  
  
 $2.53  
 
AMI DATA – PER UNIT (CELLUAR) 
 
 
$7.00 
  
  
  
  
  
  
Small Meters 
  
  
  
  
Description 
  
  
  
  
5/8”x3/4” R900i T-10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$243.00 
 
3/4" R900i T-10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$278.00 
 
1" R900i T-10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$333.00 
 
1 1/2" R900i T-10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$593.00 
 
2" R900i T-10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$731.00 
 
5/8"x3/4” R900i MACH10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$263.00 
 
3/4" R900i MACH10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$312.00 
 
1" R900i MACH10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$353.00 
 
1 1/2" R900i MACH10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$852.00 
 
10% Quantity discount orders over 160 Units (1 ½ 
R900i Mach10 Meter w/Antenna) 
 
 
$775.00 
 
2" R900i MACH10 Meter w/ Antenna 
  
  
$1,007.00 
 
10% Quantity discount orders over 160 Units (2” 
R900i Mach10 Meter w/Antenna) 
 
 
$915.00 
 
+$25 adder for Cellular MIU  
  
  
  
  
Accessories 
  
  
  
  
Description 
  
  
  
  
6ft Antenna Assembly (thru the lid) 
  
  
 $29.00  
1 
25ft Antenna Assembly (thru the lid) 
  
  
 $42.00  
2 
R900i Register (any size) (W/Antenna) 
  
  
 $202.00  
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Large Meters 
  
  
  
  
Description 
  
  
  
 
Size (inches) 
 
Type 
 
 
3 x 12 
 
MACH10 
$3,071.00 
 
4 x 14 
 
MACH10 
$3,890.00 
 
6 x 18 
 
MACH10 
$6,506.00 
 
8 x 20 
 
MACH10 
$10,278.00 
 
Price structure for incidental parts and service 
 
 
 
  
25% Discount off Neptune List Price 
  
  
  
 
5/8 – 1” Meter install with data transfer 
 
EA 
$72.00 
 
1.5 and 2” Meter Install 
 
EA 
$160.00 
 
Install Labor/HR 
 
Per man per 
hour 
$160.00 
 
$3 per meter credit for scrap 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT C  
INSURANCE 
INSURANCE  
 
General. 
 
A. 
At the same time as execution of this Agreement, the Contractor shall furnish the City a 
certificate of insurance on a standard insurance industry ACORD form.  The ACORD form 
must be issued by an insurance company authorized to transact business in the State of 
Arizona possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of A-7, or better and legally authorized to 
do business in the State of Arizona with policies and forms that meet the requirements 
specified.  Provided, however, the A.M. Best rating requirement shall not be deemed to apply 
to required Workers’ Compensation coverage.  
 
B. 
The Contractor and any of its subcontractors shall procure and maintain, until all of their 
obligations have been discharged, including any warranty periods under this Agreement are 
satisfied, the insurances set forth below. 
 
C. 
The insurance requirements set forth below are minimum requirements for this Agreement 
and in no way limit the indemnity covenants contained in this Agreement. 
 
D. 
The City in no way warrants that the minimum insurance limits contained in this Agreement 
are sufficient to protect Contractor from liabilities that might arise out of the performance 
of the Agreement services under this Agreement by Contractor, its agents, representatives, 
employees, subcontractors, and the Contractor is free to purchase any additional insurance 
as may be determined necessary. 
 
E. 
Failure to demand evidence of full compliance with the insurance requirements in this 
Agreement or failure to identify any insurance deficiency will not relieve the Contractor from, 
nor will it be considered a waiver of its obligation to maintain the required insurance at all 
times during the performance of this Agreement. 
 
F. 
Use of Subcontractors:  If any work is subcontracted in any way, the Contractor shall execute 
a written contract with Subcontractor containing the same Indemnification Clause and 
Insurance Requirements as the City requires of the Contractor in this Agreement. The 
Contractor is responsible for executing the Agreement with the Subcontractor and obtaining 
Certificates of Insurance and verifying the insurance requirements. 
 
Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance.  The Contractor shall provide coverage with limits of liability not 
less than those stated below. 
 
A. 
Commercial General Liability-Occurrence Form.  Contractor must maintain “occurrence” form 
Commercial General Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 for each 
occurrence, $4,000,000 aggregate.  Said insurance must also include coverage for products 
and completed operations, independent contractors, personal injury and advertising injury. 
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If any Excess insurance is utilized to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph, the Excess 
insurance must be “follow form” equal or broader in coverage scope than underlying 
insurance. 
 
B. 
Automobile Liability-Any Auto or Owned, Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles 
Vehicle Liability:  Contractor must maintain Business/Automobile Liability insurance with a 
limit of $1,000,000 each accident on Contractor owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles 
assigned to or used in the performance of the Contractor’s work or services under this 
Agreement.  If any Excess or Umbrella insurance is utilized to fulfill the requirements of this 
paragraph, the Excess or Umbrella insurance must be “follow form” equal or broader in 
coverage scope than underlying insurance. 
 
 
C. 
Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance:  Contractor must maintain Workers 
Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state statutes having 
jurisdiction of Contractor employees engaged in the performance of work or services under 
this Agreement and must also maintain Employers’ Liability insurance of not less than 
$1,000,000 for each accident and $1,000,000 disease for each employee. 
 
Additional Policy Provisions Required. 
 
A. Self-Insured Retentions or Deductibles.  Any self-insured retentions and deductibles must be 
declared and reviewed by the City.  . 
 
1.  The Contractor’s insurance must contain broad form contractual liability coverage. 
 
2.  The Contractor's insurance coverage must be primary insurance with respect to the City, 
its officers, officials, agents, and employees.  Any insurance or self-insurance maintained 
by the City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees shall be in excess of the coverage 
provided by the Contractor and must not contribute to it. 
 
3.  The Contractor's insurance must apply separately to each insured against whom claim is 
made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. 
 
4.  Coverage provided by the Contractor must not be limited to the liability assumed under 
the indemnification provisions of this Agreement. 
 
5. The policies must contain a severability of interest clause and waiver of subrogation 
against the City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees, for losses caused by Work 
performed by the Contractor for the City. 
 
6.  The Contractor, its successors and or assigns, are required to maintain Commercial 
General Liability insurance as specified in this Agreement for a minimum period of three 
years following completion and acceptance of the Work.  The Contractor must submit a 
Certificate of Insurance evidencing Commercial General Liability insurance during this 
three-year period containing all the Agreement insurance requirements, including 
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naming the City of Chandler, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and 
employees as Additional Insured as required. 
 
7. If a Certificate of Insurance is submitted as verification of coverage, the City will 
reasonably rely upon the Certificate of Insurance as evidence of coverage, but this 
acceptance and reliance will not waive or alter in any way the insurance requirements or 
obligations of this Agreement.   
 
B.  
Insurance Cancellation During Term of Contract/Agreement.  
1. If any of the required policies expire during the life of this Contract/Agreement, the 
Contractor must forward renewal or replacement Certificates to the City within ten days 
after the renewal date containing all the required insurance provisions. 
2.  Each insurance policy required by the insurance provisions of this Contract/Agreement 
shall provide the required coverage and shall not be suspended, voided or canceled 
except after 30 days prior written notice has been given to the City, except when 
cancellation is for non-payment of premium, then ten days prior notice may be given.  
Such notice shall be sent directly to Chandler Law-Risk Management Department, Post 
Office Box 4008, Mailstop 628, Chandler, Arizona 85225. If any insurance company 
refuses to provide the required notice, the Contractor or its insurance broker shall notify 
the City of any cancellation, suspension, non-renewal of any insurance within seven days 
of receipt of insurers’ notification to that effect.  
 
A. 
City as Additional Insured.  The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the 
following provisions: 
 
1. The Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability policies are to contain, or be 
endorsed to contain, the following provisions:  The City, its officers, officials, agents, and 
employees are additional insureds with respect to liability caused by activities performed 
by, or on behalf of, the Contractor including the City's general supervision of the 
Contractor; Products and Completed operations of the Contractor; and automobiles 
owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Contractor. 
 
2.  The City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees must be additional insureds to the 
full limits of liability purchased by the Contractor even if those limits of liability are in 
excess of those required by this Agreement. 
 
 
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EXHIBIT D  
SPECIAL CONDITIONS 
 
NONE 
 
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