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B. Equipment. If necessary to enable Software Provider to fulfill its obligations under the SOW,
Software Provider shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, personnel and equipment
to City necessary to provide the Services (the “Equipment”). City agrees, if necessary, to install
the Equipment at the location(s) and in the manner specified by Software Provider and as directed
by Software Provider. Any Equipment installed by City is a part of the Service and loaned to City
by Software Provider, not sold. City agrees to return the Equipment to Software Provider at the
termination of this Agreement in an undamaged condition, less ordinary wear and tear.
C. Registration. Prior to using the Services, City shall identify the administrative users for itsaccount
Administrators”). Each Administrator will be provided an administrator ID and password.
D. License Grant. Software Provider hereby grants City a license to use the Software and the
Documentation for the permitted purpose of accessing the Services.
E. Reservation of Rights and Data Ownership. City shall own all right, title and interest in its data
that is related to the services provided by this contract. Software Provider shall not access City
user accounts or City data, except (1) as essential to fulfillment of the objectives of this Agreement,
2) in response to service or technical issues, or (3) at City’s written request.
F. Data Protection. In carrying out the Services, Software Provider shall endeavor to protect the
confidentiality of all confidential, non-public City data (“City Data”) as follows:
1. Implement and maintain appropriate security measures to safeguard against unauthorized
access, disclosure or theft of City Data in accordance with recognized industry practice and
provide City access to an annual security audit report upon request.
2. City Data shall be encrypted at rest and in transit with controlled access. Unless otherwise
stipulated, Software Provider is responsible for encryption of the City Data.
3. Software Provider shall not use any City Data collected by it in connection with the Service
for any purpose other than fulfilling the obligations under this Agreement.
G. Software Ownership. Software Provider owns the Services, Software, Documentation, and any
underlying infrastructure provided by Service Provider in connection with this Agreement. City
acknowledges and agrees that (a) the Services, any Software and Documentation are protected by
United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual
property or proprietary rights laws, (b) Software Provider retains all right, title and interest
including, without limitation, all patent, copyright, trade secret and other intellectual property
rights) in and to the Services, the Software, any Documentation, any other deliverables, any and
all related and underlying technology and any derivative works or modifications of any of the
foregoing, including, without limitation, (c) the Software and access to the Services are licensed
on a subscription basis, not sold, and City acquires no ownership or other interest in or to the
Services, the Software or the Documentation other than the license rights expressly stated herein,
and (d) the Services are offered as an on-line, hosted solution, and that City has no right to obtain
a copy of the Services.
H. Restrictions. City agrees not to, directly or indirectly: (i) modify, translate, copy or create
derivative works based on the Service or any element of the Software, (ii) interfere with or disrupt
the integrity or performance of the Services or the data contained therein or block or disrupt any
use or enjoyment of the Services by any third party, (iii) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the
Services or their related systems or networks or (iv) remove or obscure any proprietary or other
notice contained in the Services, including on any reports or data printed from the Services.
I. Security Incident. In the event a data breach occurs with respect to City Data, Software Provider
shall immediately notify the appropriate City contact by telephone in accordance with the agreed
upon security plan or security procedures if it reasonably believes there has been asecurity
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incident. Software Provider shall (1) cooperate with City to investigate and resolve the data breach,
2) promptly implement necessary remedial measures, ifnecessary, and (3) document responsive
actions taken related to the data breach, including any post-incident review of events and actions
taken to make changes in business practices in providing the services, if necessary.
J. Notification of Legal Requests. Software Provider shall contact City upon receipt of any
electronic discovery, litigation holds, discovery searches and expert testimonies related to City
Data. Software Provider shall not respond to subpoenas, service of process and other legal requests
related to City without first notifying City, unless prohibited by law from providing such notice.
K. Access to Security Logs and Reports. Software Provider shall provide reports to City in a format
as specified in the SOW agreed to by both Software Provider and City. Reports shall include
latency statistics, user access, user access IP address, user access history and security logs for all
City files related to this Agreement.
L. Responsibilities and Uptime Guarantee. Software Provider shall be responsible for the
acquisition and operation of all hardware, software and network support related to the services
being provided. The technical and professional activities required for establishing, managing and
maintaining the environments are the responsibilities of Software Provider. The system shall be
available in accordance with the Service Level Agreement outlined in Exhibit C.
M. Subcontractor Disclosure. Software Provider shall identify all of its strategic business partners
related to services provided under this Agreement, including all subcontractors or other entities or
individuals who may be a party to ajoint venture or similar agreement with Software Provider,
and who shall be involved in any application development and/or operations.
N. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. Software Provider shall provide to City a written
business continuity and disaster recovery plan prior to or at the time of execution of this agreement
and shall ensure that it meets City’s recovery time objective (RTO) of four (4) hours or less.
O. Compliance with Accessibility Standards. Software Provider shall comply with and adhere to
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101).
P. Web Services. Software Provider shall use Web services exclusively to interface with City Data
in near real time when possible.
Q. Encryption of Data at Rest. Software Provider shall ensure hard drive encryption consistent with
validated cryptography standards as referenced in FIPS 140-2, Security Requirements for
Cryptographic Modules for all personal data, unless City approves the storage of personal data on
Software Provider’s portable device in order to accomplish work as defined in the statement of
work.
3. COMPENSATION TO SOFTWARE PROVIDER
Software Provider shall be compensated for services performed pursuant to this Agreement in a
total amount not to exceed one hundred five thousand dollars ($105,000.00). The payments
specified in this section shall be the only payments to be made to Software Provider for services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Software Provider shall invoice City according to the
following schedule of milestones/ deliverables:
Product License Fees
Municipal Zoning Platform – Oct 2024 to Sept 2025 $35,000
Municipal Zoning Platform – Oct 2025 to Sept 2026 $35,000
Municipal Zoning Platform – Oct 2026 to Sept 2027 $35,000
Total $105,000
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City shall pay Contractor within thirty-five (35) days after receipt of Service Provider’s invoice.
City shall return to Contractor any payment request determined not to be a proper payment request
as soon as practicable, but not later than seven (7) days after receipt, and shall explain in writing
the reasons why the payment request is not proper.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Software Provider and City agree that time is of the essence regarding the performance of this
Agreement.
5. LICENSES; PERMITS; ETC.
Software Provider represents and warrants to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications,
and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required to carry out the purposes of this
Agreement.
6. ASSIGNMENTS. Software Provider may assign, sublease, or transfer this Agreement, or any
interest therein, to a third party with the prior written consent of City. Such consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. City’s withholding of consent shall be deemed reasonable if itappears
that the intended assignee in question is not financially or technically capable of performing
Software Provider’s obligations under this Agreement, or if City has reason to conclude that the
proposed assignee is otherwise incapable of fulfilling Software Provider’s duties hereunder.
7. INDEPENDENT PARTIES
City and Software Provider intend that the relationship between them created by this Agreement
is that of independent contractor. No civil service status or other right of employment will be
acquired by virtue of Software Provider's services. None of the benefits provided by City to its
employees, including but not limited to, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation plans,
vacation and sick leave are available from City to Software Provider, its employees or agents.
Software Provider is not a "public official" for purposes of Government Code §§ 87200 et seq.
8. E-VERIFY:
Pursuant to I.C. § 22-5-1.7 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time, and as is
incorporated herein by this reference (the “Indiana E-Verify Law”), Software Provider is
required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of its newly-hired employees using the
E-Verify program, and to execute the Affidavit attached herein as Exhibit E, affirming that it is
enrolled and participating in the E-verify program and does not knowingly employ unauthorized
aliens. In support of the Affidavit, Software Provider shall provide the City with documentation
indicating that it has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program. Should Software
Provider subcontract for the performance of any work under and pursuant to this Agreement, it
shall fully comply with the Indiana E-Verify Law as regards each such subcontractor. Should
the Software Provider or any subcontractor violate the Indiana E-Verify law, the City may
require a cure of such violation and thereafter, if no timely cure is performed, terminate this
Agreement in accordance with either the provisions hereof or those set forth in the Indiana E-
Verify Law. The requirements of this paragraph shall not apply should the E-Verify program
cease to exist.
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9. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consistent with City's policy prohibiting harassment and discrimination, Software Provider agrees
that neither it nor its employee or subcontractors shall harass or discriminate against a job
applicant, a City employee, or a citizen on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, handicap, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other
protected class status. Software Provider agrees that any and all violations of this provision shall
constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Software Provider agrees to, at its expense, defend and/or settle any claim made by a third party
against City alleging that the City's use of the Services infringes such third party’s United States
patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret (an “IP Claim”), and pay those amounts finally
awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction against City with respect to such IP Claim.
11. DUTY TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS
Software Provider shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and its officers, officials,
agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of
action or demands whatsoever against any of them, including for any injury to or death of any
person or damage to property or other liability of any nature, whether physical, emotional,
consequential or otherwise, arising out, pertaining to, or related to the performance of this
Agreement by Software Provider or Software Provider’s employees, officers, officials, agents or
independent contractors, except where such liability arises solely as a result of the active
negligence or tortious conduct of City or its agent. Such costs and expenses shall include
reasonable attorneys’ fees of counsel of City’s choice, expert fees and all other costs and fees of
litigation. The provisions of this Section survive the completion of the Services or termination of
this Contract.
12. INSURANCE:
A. General Requirements. On or before the commencement of the term of this Agreement,
Software Provider shall furnish City with certificates showing the type, amount, class of operations
covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of insurance coverage in compliance with the
requirements listed in Exhibit “B”. Software Provider shall maintain in force at all times during
the performance of this Agreement all appropriate coverage of insurance required by this
Agreement.
B. Subrogation Waiver. Software Provider agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the
perils for which ithas agreed to provide comprehensive general and automotive liability insurance,
Software Provider shall look solely to itsinsurance for recovery. Software Provider hereby grants
to City, on behalf of any insurer providing comprehensive general and automotive liability
insurance to either Software Provider or City with respect to the services of Software Provider
herein, a waiver of any right to subrogation which any such insurer of said Software Provider may
acquire against City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
13. RECORDS
Software Provider shall maintain internal records reflecting that the Services were performed by
Software Provider hereunder in accordance with customary recordkeeping practices in the
software development industry. Software Provider shall provide free access to such records to the
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representatives of City or its designee’s at all reasonable and proper times, and gives City the right
to examine and audit same, and to make transcripts therefrom as necessary. No such examination
and audit shall give City the right to access records relating to other Software Provider customers.
Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after Software Provider receives
final payment from City for all services required under this agreement.
14. NONAPPROPRIATION
This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the City’s Municipal Code and Agreement
will terminate without any penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not
appropriated for the following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that
funds are only appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no
longer available. This Section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other
covenant, term, condition, or provision of this Agreement.
15. NOTICES
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement shall be given in
writing and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally or on the second
business day after deposit in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as hereinafter provided.
All notices, demands, requests, or approvals shall be addressed as follows:
TO CITY:
City of Carmel Indiana
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Attention: Sue Finkam, Mayor
Copy to:
Jacob Quinn Office of Corporation Counsel
Clerk of the City AND 1Civic Square
1000 S. Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032
Carmel, IN 46032 Attn: Samanta Karn
TO SOFTWARE PROVIDER:
Gridics, LLC
169 E. Flagler St. Suite 1640, Miami, FL 33131
Attention: Jason Doyle
16. TERMINATION
A. Basis for Termination. In the event Software Provider fails or refuses to perform any of
the provisions hereof at the time and in the manner required hereunder, Software Provider shall be
deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If Software Provider fails to cure the
default within the time specified and according to the requirements set forth inCity’swritten notice
of default, and in addition to any other remedy available to the City by law, the City Manager may
terminate the Agreement by giving Software Provider written notice thereof, which shall be
effective immediately. The City Manager shall also have the option, at its sole discretion and
without cause, of terminating this Agreement by giving seven (7) calendar days' prior written
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notice to Software Provider as provided herein. Upon receipt of any notice of termination,
Software Provider shall immediately discontinue performance.
B. Pro Rata Payments. City shall pay Software Provider for services satisfactorily performed
up to the effective date of termination. In such event, a calculation of the amounts due shall be
deemed correct as computed on a pro rata basis with compensation provided for the period of
service paid as a percentage of the total contract amount.
C. Handling of City Data. In the event of a termination of this Agreement, Software Provider
shall implement an orderly return of City data in aCSV or another mutually agreeable format at a
time agreed to by the parties and the subsequent secure disposal of City data. During any period
of service suspension, Software Provider shall not take any action to intentionally erase any City
data for a period of 30 days after the effective date of termination, unless authorized by City. City
shall be entitled to any post-termination assistance generally made available with respect to the
Services; unless a unique data retrieval arrangement has been established as part of the SOW.
Software Provider shall securely dispose of all requested data in all of its forms, such as disk, CD/
DVD, backup tape and paper, when requested by City. Data shall be permanently deleted and shall
not be recoverable, according to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-approved
methods. Certificates of destruction shall be provided to City.
17. WARRANTY AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
Software Provider warrants that, (i) the services shall be provided in a diligent, professional, and
workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards, (ii) the services provided under this
agreement do not infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property rights of any third party, and
iii) the services shall substantially perform in all material respects as described in the SOW in the
event of any breach of section (iii), above, Software Provider shall, as its sole liability and your
sole remedy, repair or replace the services that are subject to the warranty claim at no cost to City
or if Software Provider is unable to repair or replace, then it will refund any pre-paid fees for
services not rendered. Except for the warranty described in this section, the services are provided
without warranty of any kind, express or implied including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties or conditions of design, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and any
warranties of title and non-infringement.
18. COMPLIANCE
Software Provider shall comply with all state or federal laws and all ordinances, rules, policies and
regulations enacted or issued by City.
19. CONFLICT OF LAW
This Agreement shall be interpreted under, and enforced by the laws of the State of Indiana
excepting any choice of law rules which may direct the application of laws of another jurisdiction.
20. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
The Software Provider certifies by entering into this Agreement that neither it nor its principals
nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible or voluntarily excluded from entering into this Agreement by any federal agency or by
any department, agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana. The term “principal” for
purposes of this Agreement means an officer, director, owner, partner, key employee or other
person with primary management or supervisory responsibilities, or a person who has a critical
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influence on or substantive control over the operations of the Software Provider.
The Software Provider certifies that it has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment
status for all subcontractors receiving funds under this Agreement and shall be solely responsible
for any recoupment, penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred
subcontractor. The Software Provider shall immediately notify the City if any subcontractor
becomes debarred or suspended, and shall, at the City’s request, take all steps required by the City
to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed under this
Agreement.
21. IRAN CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to I.C. § 5-22-16.5, the Software Provider shall certify that, in signing this Agreement, it
does not engage in investment activities within the Country of Iran.
22. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
This Agreement, including all appendices, represents the full and complete understanding of every
kind or nature whatsoever between the Parties, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of
whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be
held to vary the provisions hereof. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only by
written execution signed by both City and Software Provider. In the event that any Statement of
Work, Exhibit, associated instrument or agreement executed by the Parties in conjunction with this
Agreement or prior thereto contains a term that conflicts with the terms of this Agreement, the
terms of this Agreement shall govern and supersede any other document or Exhibit.
23. AUTHORITY
The individual(s) executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity
and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
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Exhibit A: Statement of Work (“SOW”)
Gridics will implement the following web application products:
1. GIS Integration to Gridics Platform: Gridics will obtain, via REST API or directly, all
relevant GIS shapes necessary to calibrate and calculate site-specific zoning attributes.
GIS shapes provided by City will be integrated into the Gridics platform alongside parcel,
rdboundary, street and other map data from Gridics’ 3 party partners.
2. Code Analysis & Calibration: Gridics will define and implement the relevant (and
quantitative) land use regulations from the UDO into the Gridics zoning engine for
calibration and calculation of site-specific zoning attributes and development allowances.
3. Zoning Data API: Work with City IT representatives to expose access to the Gridics
Zoning Data API.
a. Gridics will provide City a list of available data points to choose from. Desired
data points include:
i. lot type
ii. max stories/height
iii. minimum open space
iv. maximum residential area allowed
v. maximum density
vi. setbacks and uses
b. Gridics will work with City IT representatives to integrate and test access.
c. Gridics will provide a technical point of contact to resolve any issues that may
arise with connectivity or availability.
4. Custom Disclaimer Language: Gridics will implement custom legal disclaimer as
directed by City, to indicate that all information provided via Gridics is for informational
purposes only and both Gridics and City shall have no liability for any action taken or not
taken in reliance upon the information presented. The disclaimer may be displayed upon
entry user to CodeHub, MuniMap, or ZoneCheck and in banner format on ZoneCheck
parcel level details.
5. CodeHUB
a. Implementation, activation and ongoing hosting of the UDO text (or full
municipal code at city’s discretion) at a publicly accessible webpage at the
following or similar root domain - https://codehub.gridics.com/us/st/city-name
b. Linking to any definitions or other websites as directed by client staff.
c. Formatting to maintain consistency of form to ordinance document within the
constraints of modern web publishing.
d. City staff will take responsibility for ongoing updates to all text documents hosted
in CodeHub after implementation is complete.
6. ZoneCheck
a. Gridics will activate and host a publicly accessible zoning data lookup tool for
users to search for property specific zoning data located at the following or
similar root domain - https://zonecheck.gridics.com/us/st/city-name
i. Search capability will consist of address and allowed use.
ii. Gridics will align with City on which available data points to display.
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7. MuniMap
a. Gridics will implement, activate and host a publicly accessible, multi-functional
map application located at the following or similar root domain-
https://map.gridics.com/us/st/city-name
b. Map modules will consist of layers, filters, and at the option of the city, 3D
Zoning. Additional modules such as Projects, Permits, or other modules can be
implemented as negotiated through the contract.
c. Layers Module - Gridics will define which available GIS layers the City would
like to be available for display in the layers module.
d. 3D Zoning Module - Gridics will define which available 3D Zoning layers the
client would like to be available for display in the layers module.
e. City will define which modules and sub-categories within modules will be public-
facing.
f. Ordinance Integration - Gridics will link base zoning and overlays within the map
to the respective areas of the text ordinance for ease of reference and navigation.
8. Professional Services: Gridics will provide up to 20 hours of professional planning and
GIS services per year at no additional cost. Gridics reserves the right to reject project
requests that are not within its core capabilities.
9. User Acceptance Testing: Gridics will guide City in a comprehensive UAT process to
ensure proper translation of zoning regulations into the Gridics zoning engine. City will
have the opportunity to review and approve site specific calculations zone by zone to
ensure system accuracy.
10. Training & Support: Gridics will provide one initial intensive virtual training and
optionally will provide a single 90-minute virtual training session per quarter as needed
by City.
11. Staff Accounts & Access: Gridics will provide an unlimited number of staff accounts.
City will define which staff members shall have access to ordinance and calibration
editing.
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Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements and Proof of Insurance
Proof of insurance coverage described below is attached to this Exhibit, with City named as
additional insured.
1. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF REQUIRED INSURANCE POLICIES
Additional Insureds:
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, employees and volunteers shall be named
as additional insureds under all insurance coverages, except any professional liability insurance,
required by this Agreement. The naming of an additional insured shall not affect any recovery to
which such additional insured would be entitled under this policy ifnot named as such additional
insured. An additional insured named herein shall not be held liable for any premium, deductible
portion of any loss, or expense of any nature on this policy or any extension thereof. Any other
insurance held by an additional insured shall not be required to contribute anything toward any
loss or expense covered by the insurance provided by this policy.
Workers' Compensation:
Statutory coverage as required bythe State of Indiana and Liability Insurance with limit of no less
than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
General Liability:
Commercial general liability coverage in the following minimum limits:
Bodily Injury:
1,000,000 each occurrence
1,000,000 aggregate - all other
Property Damage:
500,000 each occurrence
1,000,000 aggregate
If submitted, combined single limit policy with aggregate limits in the amounts of $2,000,000
will be considered equivalent tothe required minimum limits shown above.
Cyber Liability:
Insurance, with limits not less than:
2,000,000 each occurrence
2,000,000 aggregate - all other
Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by
Software Provider in this agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving
infringement of intellectual property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright,
trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction
of electronic information, release of private information, alteration of electronic information,
extortion and network security. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs as
well as regulatory fines and penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses with limits sufficient
to respond to these obligations.
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If the Software Provider maintains broader coverage and /or higher limits than the minimums
shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits
maintained by the Software Provider . Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
2. ABSENCE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE.
City may direct Software Provider to immediately cease all activities with respect to this
Agreement if it determines that Software Provider fails to carry, in full force and effect, all
insurance policies with coverages at or above the limits specified in this Agreement. At the
City’s discretion, under conditions of lapse, City may purchase appropriate insurance and charge
all costs related to such policy to Software Provider.
3. PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGE AND COVERAGE VERIFICATION.
A Certificate of Insurance, on an Accord form, and completed coverage verification shall be
provided to City by each of Software Provider's insurance companies as evidence of the
stipulated coverages prior to the Commencement Date of this Agreement, and annually
thereafter for the term of this Agreement. All of the insurance companies providing insurance
for Software Provider shall be licensed to do insurance business in the State of Indiana and shall
have, and provide evidence of, a Best Rating Service rate of A VI or above. The Certificate of
Insurance and coverage verification and all other notices related to cancellation or non-renewal
shall be mailed to:
City Clerk
City of Carmel
1Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46038
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Exhibit C: Service Level Agreement
THIS SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (“SLA”) is made and entered into by and between
Gridics LLC and Customer as part of the Master Subscription Agreement entered into by and
between the same and sets forth the details regarding the level of service that Gridics shall
provide to Customer in relation to the Services when Customer is in good financial standing with
Gridics.
1. AVAILABILITY: Subject to the terms of the Service Agreement and the terms below,
the Gridics Platform shall maintain 99.9% availability.
2. DEFINITIONS: All terms referenced in this SLA, unless otherwise stated, shall be
given meanings as may be assigned in the Master Subscription Agreement associated
herewith.
a. “Customer” shall mean any municipality with a subscription agreement for the
Gridics Platform.
b. “Gridics Platform” shall mean the following web based software applications and
websites hosted by Gridics.
i. Codehub.Gridics.com
ii. Map.Gridics.com
iii. Zonecheck.Gridics.com
iv. Accounts.Gridics.com
v. Zoning.Gridics.com
c. “99.9% Availability” shall mean that the Gridics Platform shall not fail to be
accessible via web browser for more than forty three (43) minutes out of any
thirty (30) day period not including exceptions as defined below.
d. “Outage” shall mean a period when the Gridics Platform does not have 99.9%
availability.
e. “Invoice Credit” shall mean a prorated credit of the monthly amount due from
Customer to Gridics for the Services.
3. AVAILABILITY OF GRIDICS PLATFORM: The Gridics Platform shall maintain
99.9% Availability, as defined herein.
4. EXCEPTIONS: Gridics Platform downtime due to the following events shall not be
considered to be or to contribute to inaccessibility of the Gridics Platform:
a. Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Regularly scheduled maintenance is
maintenance performed on the Gridics Platform (a) of which Customer is notified
48 hours in advance, or (b) that is performed during astandard scheduled
maintenance window, Monday and Tuesday 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM Mountain
Time. Notice of Scheduled Maintenance shall be provided to Customer’s
designated point of contact by email.
b. Inaccessibility Not Due to Gridics Platform or Gridics’ Actions: Inaccessibility
not due to Gridics Platform or Gridics’ actions includes inaccessibility of the
Gridics Platform due to (a) inaccurate and/or insufficient information or
configuration information provided by Customer and/or its representative(s) or
agent(s) to Gridics: (b) Customer misuse of the Services; (c) Non-Gridics
application programming; (d) negligent or unlawful acts by Customer or its agents
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or suppliers; (e) problems with Customer’s vendors; (f) network unavailability
outside of the Gridics Platform; (g) malicious acts by a third party against
Customer or against its authorized agents or suppliers; or (h) acts of God or events
of force majeure.
5. OUTAGE EVENTS AND INVOICE CREDITS
a. Notification of an Outage Event: When Customer becomes aware of an Outage,
Customer shall contact Gridics as soon as possible.
b. Determination Regarding Existence of Outage Event: Gridics, based upon its
records and data, shall have the power to determine, in its sole and unfettered
discretion, whether any disruption to the Service constitutes an Outage.
c. Determination of Invoice Credits Due to Customer: Immediately upon being
notified by customer, Gridics shall take reasonable commercial steps to determine
whether an Outage occurred and thus whether the Customer should receive an
Invoice Credit. The amount of invoice credit shall be equal to the percentage of
total Outage time during the invoice period up to a maximum of 50% of total
invoice amount.
6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
a. Method of Communication: Customers may contact technical support via
support@gridics.com.
b. Availability: Gridics shall ensure that amember of its staff will be available to
assist Customers with any problems or questions regarding their use of the
Services in accordance with the below:
7. DISPUTES: Should any dispute arise between the Parties as to the availability of the
Gridics Platform or the provision of service by Gridics to Customer under this SLA, the
Parties shall work in good faith to resolve such dispute.
8. MISCELLANEOUS: Except as may be provided for in the Master Subscription
Agreement, the provision of Invoice Credits in accordance with the terms of this SLA
shall be Customer’s remedy should Gridics not meet the level of service provided.
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GRIDICS LLC
SUITE 1640
MIAMI, FL 33131 -
112767
169 E FLAGLER STREET
City of Carmel
ONE CIVIC SQUARE
CARMEL, INDIANA 46032-2584
FORM APPROVED BY STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS FOR CITY OF CARMEL - 1997
INDIANA RETAIL TAX EXEMPT
CERTIFICATE NO. 003120155 002 0
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPT
35-6000972
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON INVOICES, A/P
VOUCHER, DELIVERY MEMO, PACKING SLIPS,
SHIPPING LABELS AND ANY CORRESPONDENCE
PURCHASE ORDER DATE DATE REQUIRED REQUISITION NO. VENDOR NO. DESCRIPTION
VENDOR SHIP
TO
PURCHASE ID BLANKET CONTRACT PAYMENT TERMS FREIGHT
EXTENSION
License, Support and Maintenance Fees
Dept of Community Service
1 Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032-
376171
UNITPRICEDESCRIPTIONUNITOFMEASUREQUANTITY
Page 1 of 1
92287
1192Department:101Fund:General Fund
43-515.02Account:
SoftwareProvider1 $35,000.00 $35,000.00Each
35,000.00SubTotal
35,000.00
Oct 2024 to Oct 2025
Send Invoice To:
PLEASE INVOICE IN DUPLICATE
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PROJECT PROJECT ACCOUNT AMOUNT
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
SHIP PREPAID.
C.O.D. SHIPMENT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL SHIPPING LABEL
AND ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO.
THIS ORDER ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 99, ACTS 1945
PAYMENT
A/P VOUCHER CANNOT BE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT UNLESS THE P.O. NUMBER IS MADE A
PART OF THE VOUCHER AND EVERY INVOICE AND VOUCHER HAS THE PROPER SWORN
AFFIDAVIT ATTACHED. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THERE IS AN UNOBLIGATED BALANCE IN
THIS APPROPRIATION SUFFICIENT TO PAY FOR THE ABOVE ORDER.
CONTROL NO. 112767
ORDERED BY
TITLE
Dept of Community Service
1 Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032-
Mike Hollibaugh Zac Jackson
Director CFO
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