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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 02-1382 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. ~ -''''/~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CRW ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT COMPUTER SOFTWARE; ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Manager of the City of The Colony, Texas is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract with CRW Associates for the purchase of Building Inspections and Code Enforcement computer software. The approved form of contract is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof for such purposes. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas this 17th day of June, 2002. APPROVED: Bernetta Henville-Shannon, Mayor Patti A. Hicks,~llllll~.City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gor~5~el, City Allff/~me~y AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AND SERVICES This Agreement is entered into this / '-~ day of -~" t.c- c__ ,2002, by and between the City of The Colony, TX, (hereinafter "CLIENT") and CRW Systems, Inc, (dba CRW ASSOCIATES, hereafter "CRW") for the installation of permit, inspection, code compliance, and planning and zoning software, and other services, as specifically provided herein (hereafter referred to as "the Project"). IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants as set forth in this Agreement, CLIENT and CRW agree as follows: A. SCOPE OF SERVICES / SCHEDULE OF WORK A.1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project is more specifically defined as follows: Installation of an automated permits and inspection management software system. A.2. COMMENCEMENT DATE / SCHEDULE OF WORK: A.2.1. The commencement date of this Agreement shall be the date upon which CRW is in receipt of all of the following: (a) a fully executed original of this Agreement, (b) written notice to proceed provided by CLIENT. CRW shall not be obligated to perform any work pursuant to the Project, including labor or materials, prior to the commencement date as defined herein. A.2.2. A Schedule of Work, with itemized pricing of various items associated with the Project is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. The time periods indicated are provided as a general understanding of the estimated time period in which various Project items will be completed. It is not intended to impose strict deadlines for completion of all or any part of the work. B. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CRW B.1. SCOPE OF WORK: B.I.1 After the commencement date, CRW shall perform the following services: (1) Install Permit Tracking, Inspection Management, Code Compliance Management and Planning and Zoning Management software. (2) Provide data conversion of CLIENT'S existing data and incorporate data into TrakIt database. (3) Provide hands-on, Administrator Training, as specifically provided herein. (4) Provide on-site, hands-on, User Training, as specifically provided herein. (5) Provide telephone technical support during Annual Maintenance period as provided herein. B.1.2. CRW shall install software and provide all services in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the Schedule of Work, subject to the terms and conditions as stated in the Agreement. Any additional services must be evidenced by a written modification of this Agreement, or change request pursuant to Section C of the Agreement. Services to be provided do not include hardware. B.2. IMPLEMENTATION: CRW shall perform implementation services including setup of fee formulas, valuation schedules, and reports/forms. The number of fee items shall not exceed fifteen (15), the number of valuations shall not exceed twenty (20), and the number of customized reports/forms shall not exceed three (3). B.3. DATA CONVERSION: CRW shall provide database conversion services necessary to convert the CLIENT's existing permit database to CRW system format. To accomplish this conversion, the CLIENT will provide a copy of the existing database in standard format (ASCII, dbase, Excel, or Access) within two (2) weeks of commencement date. B.4. ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING: CRW Associates shall provide three (3) days of training for System Administrators. Training will be conducted at CRW offices for two (2) CLIENT staff members. It is the CLIENT's responsibility to provide travel and lodging arrangements for the CLIENT staff members. CRW will provide equipment for this training. B.5. USER TRAINING: CRW Associates will provide four (4) days of training for System Users, for Permit Trak, Code Trak, and Project Trak software. Training will be conducted at CLIENT offices for up to eight (8) staff members. It is assumed by CRW that the staff to be trained for the software will have a basic knowledge in the use of personal computers and MS-Windows. It is the CLIENT's responsibility to provide adequate training facilities for this training. CRW will provide equipment for this training. B.6. MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT: Software maintenance and support will be provided as outlined in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. B.7. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES DUE TO UNFORESEEN DELAYS: CRW shall NOT be responsible for any damages resulting from (a) failure of CLIENT to furnish information and access in accordance with paragraph C. 1; (b) failure of CLIENT to approve or disapprove of CRW's work, (c) failure to cooperate as provided in paragraph C.2, and/or (d) strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of GOD. C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLIENT: C.1. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY CLIENT: C.I.1. CLIENT will provide all information necessary for CRW to establish the permit software control files, including but not limited to: 1. Current valuation and fee structures 2. Current Permit, Project and Violation Type designations and categories 2 3. Historical data in standard electronic format (dBase, ACCESS, ASCII or EXCEL). 4. Examples of all current reports used by the CLIENT relating to permit management. 5. Any exceptions to the typical permit process, or any special permit processing requirements. C.1.2. The CLIENT will provide CRW with access to CLIENT workstations and disk space for installation of the software. C.1.3. The CLIENT understands that the intended audience of the user training is computer users with a basic knowledge of permit processing and MS Windows functions. The CLIENT understands that users without this knowledge will not receive the full benefit of the training. C.2. CLIENT COOPERATION: C.2.1. The parties understand that timely completion of the Project is dependent in significant part upon the timely cooperation of CLIENT in providing information to CRW necessary to complete the Project, including, but not limited to: (a) Data obtained from CLIENT'S present system to be incorporated into the new CRW system; and (b) information relative to desired permit forms to be incorporated into the CRW system. C.2.2. CLIENT further understands that timely completion of the Project is dependant in significant part on effective and timely communication between CRW and the CLIENT Representative and/or System Administrator, as designated in this Agreement. The CLIENT agrees to provide available information within two working days of a written request. D. COMPENSATION D.1. CRW COMPENSATION AND FEES: CLIENT agrees to compensate CRW for professional services rendered products provided under this Agreement for the total contract price of $ 61,000 (Sixty-One Thousand Dollars), which amount shall include all labor, materials, products, taxes, insurance and all other costs associated with the Project, except any specific optional items identified in Exhibit C "Summary of Project Fee." Contract price shall not include the price of any hardware associated with the Project, which shall remain the responsibility of CLIENT. In addition, this fee shall not include any changes to the work as may be requested by CLIENT and incorporated into the Project pursuant to a written request by CLIENT as provided in section E of this Agreement. D.2. TERMS OF COMPENSATION CRW will submit invoices for work performed according to the payment schedule shown in Exhibit C "Summary of Project Fee." CLIENT shall pay all invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. Failure of CLIENT to pay invoices within forty-five (45) days of the date of receipt will subject CLIENT to a late payment fee computed at a periodic rate of 1.0% per month of the amount past due, representing an annual percentage rate of 12%, which late fee shall be applied to any unpaid balance. The CLIENT shall notify CRW of any disputed invoices within fifteen (15) days of receipt of invoice. The CLIENT shall pay all undisputed invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the event CLIENT fails to pay any invoice within forty-five (45) days of the date of receipt, and CRW has, in CLIENT'S discretion satisfactorily performed its obligations under this Agreement as of the date of invoice, CRW shall have the right, within its sole and exclusive discretion, to either suspend all further work on the Project until any outstanding invoices have been paid, or terminate this Agreement upon written notice. Failure to exercise any right provided by this paragraph shall not be deemed as a waiver of the late payment fee provided above, or a waiver of any right to suspend or terminate the Agreement in the future due to failure of CLIENT to timely pay CRW invoices. E. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE WORK E.1 REQUIREMENT OF WRITTEN CHANGE ORDERS: CLIENT may request CRW to perform additional services not covered by the specific Scope of Work as set forth in Exhibit A of this Agreement. Any such requests shall be submitted in writing, and shall be signed by the CLIENT Representative, as identified in I1.1 of this Agreement, and an authorized representative of CRW. Such signed requests shall include (a) a description of the additional services to be performed, and (b) the agreed upon price for such services evidenced by the signatures of CLIENT and CRW. Any such requests signed by the CLIENT Representative, or other authorized agent of CLIENT, and signed by an authorized representative of CRW, shall be deemed authorized by CLIENT and shall bind CLIENT to its terms. E.2. PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK: Any additional work approved as set forth in paragraph E. 1 and performed by CRW shall be added to the contract price and billed in accordance with the "Summary of Project Fee" as outlined in Exhibit C of this ~greement. CRW will not commence any additional services for the CLIENT until written authorization has been given by CLIENT and approved by CRW, as provided above. F. INSURANCE F.I. WORKERtS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: CRW maintains, and will continue to maintain, Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance of a form and in an amount as required by state law. F.2. GENERAL LIABILITY CRW maintains, and will continue to maintain, Comprehensive General Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, including Automobile (non-owned or hired), in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), combined single limits per occurrence and annual aggregate. F.3. PROOF OF INSURANCE Within thirty (30) days of CRW's execution of this Agreement, CRW shall deliver to CLIENT a Certificate of Insurance for Items F. 1 and F.2 above as proof that said insurance will remain in full force throughout thc term of this Agreement. Within thirty (30) days of CRW's execution of this Agreement, CRW shall provide CLIENT written proof that, CLIENT, its officers, representatives, agents, and employees agents, have been added as an additional insured under CRW's General Liability Insurance. CRW will not modify or cancel its General Liability Insurance without written notification and approval from thc CLIENT any failure to comply with this provision shall result in a default of this Agreement by CRW, entitling CLIENT to terminate this Agreement with out further notice to CRW. G. TERMINATION G. 1. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT 4 G.I.1. This Agreement may be terminated by CLIENT at any time, with or without cause, upon written notice to CRW. Notwithstanding the date of such notice, termination shall be effective as set forth in the notice provision contained in paragraph J.9 herein. In the event of termination by CLIENT, CLIENT shall pay CRW for all services and materials satisfactorily provided to CLIENT pursuant to this Agreement up to and including the date of receipt by CRW of notice of termination. In addition, CLIENT shall remain liable to CRW for any and all expenses directly attributable to such termination, including, but not limited to, any cancellation charges, or other fees, charged by subcontractors and/or consultants retained by CRW to perform work on the Project; provided, however, CLIENT shall not be liable for said services, materials and expenses if CRW is in breach of the Agreement. Id. OWNERSIdIP OF DOCUMENTS H.1. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS H.I.1. All plans, specifications, reports, and other design documents prepared by CRW pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of CLIENT after completion of the Project. H.1.2. All source code for computer programs or modifications to programs, which are produced pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed, and remain, the intellectual property of CRW and are protected under the copyright, patent, or other laws, of the United States as well as other jurisdictions where such programs are being used. H.1.3 Upon payment in full as provided in this Agreement, the CLIENT shall have a perpetual license to use the software. H.2. SOURCE CODE ESCROW H.2.1. CRW shall &posit into a software escrow account, as described below, a copy of the latest source code for the software being installed by CRW pursuant to this Agreement. H.2.2. The escrow account will be at any bank or legal office chosen by CRW. CRW will deliver the source code on floppy diskette to the bank or legal office for escrow, and CRW will provide updated source code to the bank or legal office semi-annually (or as long as the CLIENT maintains technical support). CRW will provide to client name and location and account number of software escrow. H.2.3. CRW will pay the entire cost of this source code escrow account. H.2.4. In the event that CRW ceases to do business or ceases to offer or provide support for the software it has provided to CLIENT pursuant to this Agreement, CLIENT will have the immediate right to access and use the source code and CRW shall take all necessary action to ensure, client's access and use. I. COMMUNICATION THROUGH CLIENT / CRW DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: All communication relating to project status shall be exchanged between a designated representative of the CLIENT and a designated representative of CRW as identified below. L1. DESIGNATED CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES: I.l.1. The designated representative of CLIENT and CRW Associates is as follows: CLIENT CRW Harry Persaud Director, Development Services Christopher R. Wuerz President, CRW Systems, Inc., City of The Colony 6800 Main Street d.b.a. CRW Associates The Colony, TX 75056 16980 Via Tazon, Suite 320 [Phone] (972) 625-1756 San Diego, CA 92127 Phone: (858) 451-3030 ext 11 [Facsimile](972) 624-2273 Facsimile: (858) 451-3870 [Email] hpersaud~ci.the-colony.tx.us Email: chris~crwassoc.com 1.1.2. If the designated representative or address of either party changes during the term of this Agreement, a written notice shall be given to the other party in accordance with paragraph J.9 herein prior to the effective date of change. 1.2 DESIGNATED SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR: 1.2.1. The CLIENT Representative shall identify and designate a System Administrator. All communication related to day-to-day operations of the system, including system maintenance, systems problems and/or troubleshooting, shall be made to CRW only through either the designated representative of CLIENT as identified in I. 1.1. above, or the System Administrator as identified below. 1.2.2. The System Administrator shall participate in all training sessions conducted by CRW as required by this Agreement, and shall become fully knowledgeable and competent to use all aspects of the system software. (It is highly recommended that the designated System Administrator be someone with experience and competence with personal computers.) 1.2.2. The System Administrator for CLIENT is designated as follows: Linda Camerlin (lcamerlin~ci.the-colony.tx.us) 1.3 ONE CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE AND ONE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR: There shall be only one designated CLIENT representative and one System Administrator at any one time. However, CLIENT may at any time designate a new representative or system administrator upon written notice to CRW as provided in paragraph J.9 herein. J. MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL PROVISIONS J. 1. LICENSES CRW shall maintain all business licenses as may be required by law. J.2. STATUS OF CRW AS CONSULTANT Throughout the term of this Agreement, CRW, its employees, representative, officers, directors, subcontractors, consultants, and agents shall be considered as an independent contractor(s). Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to imply an employee-employer relationship between CLIENT and CRW. J.3. MEDIATION OF DISPUTES 6 Both CRW and CLIENT agree to participate in good faith in non-binding mediation of any dispute or claim, which remains unresolved after informal discussions. Both CRW and CLIENT shall negotiate in good faith to select a qualified mediator. J.4. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement, its interpretation and all work performed hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and venue shall lie exclusively in Denton County, Texas. J.5. BINDING ON SUCCESSORS All the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives, to the extent applicable by law J.6. DUE AUTHORITY The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of the respective parties below represent to each other and to others that all appropriate and necessary action has been taken to authorize the individual who is executing this Agreement to do so for and on behalf of the party for which his or her signature appears, that there are no other parties or entities required to execute this Agreement in order for the same to be an authorized and binding agreement on the party for whom the individual is signing this Agreement and that each individual affixing his or her signature hereto is authorized to do so, and such authorization is valid and effective on the date hereof. J.7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement between CRW and CLIENT. Any prior agreements, promises, proposals, negotiations or representations--oral or written--not expressly set forth herein shall be of no force or effect. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by written agreement signed by both CRW and the CLIENT. J.9. Notice Any notice, payment, statement demand or correspondence and/or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder by either party to the other must be in writing and may be served by depositing same in the United States Mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage pre-paid. Notwithstanding the above, any notice addressing issues related to termination of contract or failure to make timely payments shall be made by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, or by delivering the same in person to such party via a hand-delivery service, Federal Express or any courier service that provides a return receipt showing the date of actual delivery of the same to the addressee thereof. Notice given in accordance herewith shall be effective upon receipt at the address of the addressee. For the purpose of notification, the addresses of the parties shall be as follows: If intended for CLIENT, to · Harry Persaud Director, Development Services 6800 Main Street The Colony, TX 75056 If intended for CRW, to Christopher R. Wuerz President, CRW Systems, Inc., d.b.a. CRW Associates 16980 Via Tazon, Suite 320 San Diego, CA 92127 J. 10 Assignment This Agreement may not be assigned without the prior written consent of the other party. J.11 Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in a number of identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed as an original for all purposes. J.12 Severability In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason he held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. J.13 Immunity The parties agree that CLIENT has not waived its sovereign immunity by entering into and performing its obligations under this Agreement. For the City of The Colony, Texas For CRW Systems, Inc. Dated: '~k~ ~..~_ (~) ~ Dated: By:Dale ~j~Cheatham(-ff''~'~''~''' BY: Christopher ~.Wuerz / City Manager, City of The Colony CRW Systems, Inc. dba CRW Associates APPROVED AS TO FORM  .o~/d/on Hikel ~' - v - , Attorney EXHIBIT "A" SCHEDULE OF WORK Task Item: Projected Target Date 1. Contract Execution July 1, 2002 2. Initial software delivery. Upon CLIENT approval of contract and signature of all documents by CRW and CLIENT, CRW delivers standard version of proposed Licensed Software Product Within two (2) weeks of on CD computer media. CRW begins to modify software product to meet contract commitments contract execution and customize screen displays and reports to meet CLIENT requirements. 3. Project kick-off meeting. CRW reviews project timetable and training schedule with CLIENT Within three (3) weeks Computer Services and Community Development Dept. personnel. CRW adjusts schedule as of contract execution required. CRW installs standard software with demonstration database for initial testing by CLIENT. CLIENT provides copy of existing data to CRW for preliminary conversion. 4. System Administrator Training. CRW trains up to three (3) CLIENT staff. July 2002 5. Data Delivery. CRW delivers initial data conversion in TrakIt database format. CRW delivers August 2002 initial configuration of system based on system requirements provided by CLIENT 6. System Acceptance testing begins. Client begins System Acceptance Testing. August 1, 2002 7. System Acceptance testing ends. CLIENT completes Acceptance Testing, and certifies September 1, 2002 Permit and Inspection System delivered as specified and proposed. 8. User Training. CRW trains end users (front counter staff, inspectors, planning staff) September 2002 Dates to be determined 9. Final Data Conversion and System Deployment. CRW provides final data conversion using October 1, 2002 information provided by CLIENT. CLIENT begins using TrakIt software for Permit issuance, Inspection Tracking, and Planning. Target dates on this schedule are intended to reflect projected completion dates for the respective milestone, not contractual date deadlines. EXHIBIT "B" SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE~ UPDATE AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION CRW will provide: 1. Telephone Support. CRW provides toll-free access for technical support via telephone. 1-888-279-2043 2. Response to written problem reports: For lower priority issues and questions, CRW provide a fax-in, e-mail or mail-in problem report. CRW encourage the CLIENT to submit these reports at any time. CRW's policy is to acknowledge receipt of all reports within two (2) days with a telephone call to the client, and to provide a resolution to the problem within ten (10) days of any report. 3. Monthly telephone follow-up call from CRW. CRW will contact the CLIENT by phone at least once per month to check up on system performance, unanswered questions, etc. This monthly contact will be at no additional charge to the CLIENT. 4. All software upgrades, modifications CRW will provide the CLIENT with all software upgrades and modifications. These new versions will be transferred to the client via diskette (if requested; limited to one update per month) or via modem through the Internet (unlimited number of updates). It is anticipated that at least one (!) software upgrade per month will be provided. 10 EXHIBIT "C" SUMMARY OF PROJECT FEE COST SUMMARY Item 1 Traklt software - 10 concurrent user license $ 25,000 Item 2 Data Conversion $ 6,000 Item 3 Implementation and Project Management $14,000 Item 4 System Administrator and End User Training $11,000 Based on four days of on-site training. Based on System Admin training at CRW offices (July 23-25, 2002) Item 5 Technical Support No Charge through Sept 2003. Item 6 Travel costs $ 5,000 GRAND TOTAL $ 61,000 Optional Items: Item 1 Field-Ready Laptop Interface $ 5,000 Item 2 eTraklt Web modules $ 7,500 Online permit status checking Online inspection requesting Online permit application processing (web-hosted by City) Item 3 IVR Interface $ 5,000 The City, at its sole discretion, may select or decline each of the above optional items individually prior to Dec. 1, 2002. The completion time for optional items will be mutually agreed upon by CRW and CLIENT at time of selection by CLIENT of any of the above optional items. Annual Maintenance and Technical Support: Following the twelve (12) month period of no-charge technical support, the City may select Annual Maintenance and Technical Support services, according to the following fee schedule: First year (Oct 2003 - Sept 2004: $ 6,000 Second Year (Oct 2004- Sept 2005): $ 6,000 Third Year (Oct 2005 - Sept 2006): $ 7,500 Fourth Year (Oct 2006 - Sept 2007: $ 7,500 11 PAYMENT SCHEDULE Percentage Amount Due Upon 30% $ 18,300.00 Upon Initial Software Delivery. (Exhibit A, Task Item 2) 30% $ 18,300.00 Upon Data Delivery (Exhibit A, Task Item 5) 30% $ 18,300.00 Upon completion of System Acceptance (Exhibit A, Task Item 7) (See Exhibit "E") 10% $ 6,100.00 30 days following completion of System Acceptance Total: $ 61,000.00 Payment for additional work, including Optional items listed above, shall be paid as 50% upon authorization of notice to proceed with additional work. 50% upon completion of additional work. 12 EXHIBIT "D" SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This License Agreement for the use of "Communi*,, Develo-m^-' ° .......... . ~ ~.z p writ ~9~[~/are I.~mtware) marl{eted by CRW is granted to CLIENT by CRW as of this date 7/~f~'O°' Z . developed and SUMMARY OF LICENSE TERMS 1. Software is marketed by CRW under the title of "Trak It". 2. Software provided to the CLIENT under this License allows the CLIENT the use, not own, the software. 3. Software is provided to the CLIENT as a multi-user, concurrent access license. The designated number of concurrent users for this license is ten (10). CLIENT is permitted to install Software on any and all workstations owned or controlled by the CLIENT. Software will allow a designated number of concurrent users to access the databases maintained by Software. Users attempting to access the system databases with Software after the designated number of concurrent users is logged on will be prohibited from logging on. 4. This software license shall not be sub-licensed, re-sold, assigned, transferred or otherwise distributed by the CLIENT to any other person, company or organization without the written authorization of CRW. 5. This Software, including any and all modifications, upgrades and bug fixes, is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and international copyright treaties. Unauthorized copying of the Software, including software that has been modified, merged or included with the Software, or the associated written materials (the "Documentation") is expressly forbidden. You may not remove, obscure, or alter any notice of patent, copyright, trademarks, trade secret or other proprietary rights in the Software. The Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to this Software shall remain with CRW. 6. CRW has made reasonable checks of the Software to confirm that it will perform in normal use on compatible equipment substantially as described in the specifications for the Software. However, due to the inherent nature of computer software, neither CRW nor any individuals involved in the development or installation of the Software warrant that the Software or the Documentation is completely error free, will operate without interruption, is compatible with all equipment and software configurations, or will otherwise meet your needs. 7. Neither CRW nor any of the people or companies involved in providing this license to the Client may be held liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by failures or faults of the software or its functions. 8. CRW's sole responsibilities with respect to error corrections will be to correct any defects or errors in the Software or its functions, which are brought to the attention of CRW by the CLIENT. 9. This License Agreement will remain in effect until CLIENT returns Software to CRW, or until Software is destroyed by client. Agreed by CLIENT: 9-~ C ~~,~,,~,~, Date .~-~). ~ .~ 0 .)_ 13 EXHIBIT "E" SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE and PROJECT SIGN-OFF 1. CLIENT shall commence System Acceptance tests upon written notification from CRW that system software and database conversion has been installed and is ready for System Acceptance testing. Testing shall be conducted at CLIENT site, using CLIENT computer hardware. CLIENT staff will conduct all System Acceptance Testing. 2. CLIENT shall be allowed a period of thirty (30) days for System Acceptance Testing, beginning from the date of notification as provided in 1 above, and continuing, and completed, as provided in paragraphs 3 and 4 below. CLIENT shall immediately advise CRW, in writing, of any error, or perceived error, discovered at any time during the testing period. 3. Upon delivery of written notification from CLIENT to CRW of a software system or database conversion error, or other problem, has occurred, CRW shall have ten (10) business days to address and correct such error so as to render the system operable. CRW shall provide written notice to CLIENT that the error has been corrected. During the time period between notification of any error until to such time that CRW advises CLIENT of correction of such error the thirty (30) day System Acceptance test period shall be suspended. The thirty (30) day System Acceptance test period shall resume upon notice by CRW that the previously noticed errors have been corrected. 4. CRW shall provide written notice to CLIENT when the 30-day System Acceptance test period has expired. Thereafter, CLIENT shall have five (5) business days to provide CRW with written notice of any remaining errors or problems. ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE OCCURRED AT THE LATEST OF THE FOLLOWING DATES: (a) THE DATE WRITTEN NOTICE IS PROVIDED BY CRW TO CLIENT THAT THE FINAL PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED BY CLIENT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION HAVE BEEN CORRECTED, OR (b) THE DATE OF NOTICE BY CRW TO CLIENT INDICATING THAT THE ACCEPTANCE TESTING PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. 5. CLIENT may begin using the software for productive use following completion of the System Acceptance tests. "Productive Use" shall include the issuance of building permits, inspections and fee collection from the general public. CLIENT may not begin to use the software for productive use prior to completion of the System Acceptance tests. If CLIENT begins using software for productive use prior to completion of the System Acceptance test, then the system acceptance test will be deemed completed and satisfactory. 14