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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 48154 CRY SECRUARY CONMICT 6O. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipality (the "CITY"), and STELLY ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC, authorized to do business in Texas, an independent contractor ("Consultant"), for a PROJECT generally described as: OAKWOOD TRAIL WATERS OF THE U.S. DELINEATION. Article I Scope of Services (1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform as an independent contractor the services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment "A". These services shall be performed in connection with Oakwood Trail Waters of the U.S. Delineation. (2) Additional services, if any, will be requested in writing by the City. City shall not pay for any work performed by Consultant or its subconsultants, subcontractors and/or suppliers that has not been ordered in writing. It is specifically agreed that Consultant shall not be compensated for any alleged additional work resulting from oral orders of any person. Article II Compensation Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B". Payment shall be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the services described in Attachment "A". However the total fee paid by the City shall not exceed a total of $2,500.00 unless the City and the Consultant mutually agree upon a fee amount for additional services and amend this Agreement accordingly. The Consultant shall provide monthly invoices to the City. Payment for services rendered shall be due within thirty (30) days of the uncontested performance of the particular services so ordered and receipt by City of Consultant's invoice for payment of same. Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall operate as and shall release the City from all claims or liabilities under this Agreement for anything related to, done, or furnished in connection with the services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of the City in connection with such services. LOFFICIALRECORDRETARYCity of Fort Worth,Texas XStandard Agreement for Professional Services TH,TOA Revision Date:9/24/2014 Page 1 of 8 Article 111 Term Unless terminated pursuant to the terms herein, this Agreement shall be for a term of ninety (90) days, beginning upon the date of its execution, or until the completion of the subject matter contemplated herein, whichever occurs first. Article IV Independent Contractor Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of the City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right to control the details of its work to be performed hereunder and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between City and Consultant. Article V Professional Competence and Indemnification (1) Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and federal laws and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approval by the City shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the responsibility and liability of Consultant or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its services performed hereunder. (2) In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.904, the Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City against liability for any damage caused by or resulting from an act of negligence, intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or failure to pay a subcontractor or supplier committed by the Consultant or Consultant's agent, consultant under contract, or another entity over which the Consultant's exercises control. City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date:9/24/2014 Page 2 of 8 Article VI Insurance (1) Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under this Article and the City has approved such insurance, nor shall Consultant allow any subcontractor to commence work on its subcontract until all similar insurance of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approval given by the City; provided, however, Consultant may elect to add any subconsultant as an additional insured under its liability policies. Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence $1,000,000 aggregate Automobile Liability $1,000,000 each accident (or reasonably equivalent limits of coverage if written on a split limits basis). Coverage shall be on any vehicle used in the course of the Project. Worker's Compensation Coverage A: statutory limits Coverage B: $100,000 each accident $500,000 disease - policy limit $100,000 disease - each employee (2) Additional Insurance Requirements a. Except for employer's liability insurance coverage under Consultant's worker's compensation insurance policy, the City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Consultant's insurance policies. b. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth TPW Stormwater, Attention: Steven Eubanks, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work. c. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein. d. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty days notice of cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material change in policy terms or coverage. A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date:9/24/2014 Page 3 of 8 e. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a current A.M. Best rating of A: VII or equivalent measure of financial strength and solvency. f. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional insurance, City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups. The City must approve in writing any alternative coverage. g. Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on the Project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of recovery in favor of the City. h. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs for Consultant's insurance. i. Consultant's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such insurance is primary protection and any self-funded or commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery. j. In the course of the Agreement, Consultant shall report, in a timely manner, to City's officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence which could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a property loss. k. Consultant's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance required herein. I. Upon the request of City, Consultant shall provide complete copies of all insurance policies required by these Agreement documents. Article VII Transfer or Assignment City and Consultant each bind themselves, and their lawful successors and assigns, to this Agreement. Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written consent of the City. Article VIII Termination of Contract (1) City may terminate this Agreement for its convenience on 30 days' written notice. Either the City or the Consultant for cause may terminate this Agreement if either Party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and does not City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date:9/24/2014 Page 4 of 8 commence correction of such nonperformance with 5 days of written notice and diligently complete the correction thereafter (2) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement under Article 8, upon receipt of notice of termination, Consultant shall discontinue services rendered up to the date of such termination and City shall compensate Consultant based upon calculations in Article 2 of this Agreement and Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein. (3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement, including any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by the City, its officers, agents, employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by Consultant, shall be or become the property of the City, and shall be furnished to the City prior to or at the time such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement. Article IX Right to Audit (1) Consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving transactions relating to this Agreement. Consultant agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits. (2) Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to the effect that the subcontracting consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such sub-consultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all sub- consultant facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Consultant and any sub-consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audit. (3) Consultant and sub-consultants agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse Consultant for the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed. City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date 9/24/2014 Page 5 of 8 Article X Minority Business and Small Business Enterprise (MBE)(SBE) Participation In accordance with the City's Business Diversity Enterprise Ordinance No. 20020-12-2011, as amended, the City has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and/or small business enterprises in City contracts. Consultant acknowledges the MBE and SBE goals established for this Agreement and its accepted written commitment to MBE and SBE participation. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Consultant may result in the termination of this Agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of time of not less than three (3) years. Article XI Observe and Comply Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect this Agreement and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be considered. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out of the violation of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees. Form 1295 Certification No. N/A (this contract legally does not require City Council approval) Article XII Venue and Jurisdiction If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Article XIII Contract Construction The Parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date:9/24/2014 Page 6 of 8 and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto. Article XIV Severability The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of this Agreement to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein. Article XV Notices Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other Party by hand-delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the address of the other Party shown below: City of Fort Worth Attn: TPW Stormwater Management 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Consultant: Stelly Environmental, LLC Attn: David L. Stelly 309 N. Adelaide St., Suite A Terrell, Texas 75160 Article XVI Headings The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date:9/24/2014 Page 7 of 8 Article XVII Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. Executed and effective this the is r- day of , 2016. BY: BY: CITY OF FORT WORTH CONSULTANT STELLY ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC vav!Jesus J. Chapa Assistant City Manager David L. Stelly Environmental Scientist Date: Date: 0&' zf)/lo APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: G�J By: DowWiersig, P.E. Director, Transportation/Public orks APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY M&C No.: N/A By: M&C Date: N/A Douglas W. Black Assistant City Attorney ATTEST: 00 a ryJ. r , City Secretary �°°ouaA000© lja City of Fort Worth,Texas OFFICIAL RECORD Standard Agreement for Professional Services CITY SECRETARY Revision Date'9124/2014 �T.�yORTH,�' Page 8 of 8 Y STELLY ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC August 31, 2016 Proposal No. 8-1 (Revised) City of Fort Worth Stormwater Management Division 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 ATTN: Mr. Steven Eubanks ATTACHMENT A WATERS OF THE U.S. DETERMINATION PROPOSED OAKWOOD TRAIL STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS OAKWOOD TRAIL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Mr. Eubanks: Submitted here is our proposal to perform a "Routine Wetland Delineation" for the above referenced storm sewer project. This proposal is based on a guidance document for Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in Rapanos v. United States & Carabell v. United States that was prepared by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on June 5, 2007, our review of the site, and your request for a proposal on this date. Site Description The proposed storm drain improvement project extends approximately 500 linear feet, between a single-family residential development and Woodhaven Country Club, within the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. The Hurst, Texas Quadrangle Topographic Map, identified an unnamed tributary to the West Fork Trinity River traversing the proposed project from southwest to northeast. Scope of Services Stelly Environmental, LLC (Stelly) will conduct the Routine Wetland Delineation in accordance with the USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual (January 1987). The procedures are as follows. Routine Wetland Delineation: Stelly will perform a Routine Wetland Delineation to identify USACE jurisdictional waters that may be present along the proposed project for purposes of permitting under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (1972). Prepare Delineation Report: Upon completion of the delineation, Stelly will prepare a written report that provides the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the delineation. Submit Delineation Report: At the request of the City of Fort Worth Stormwater Management Division, Stelly will submit the delineation report to the Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District for verification purposes. Report Timeframe The work should be completed within approximately two to three weeks of authorization,providing Stelly receives timely access to the project site. 309 N. ADELAIDE STREET, SUITE A • TERRELL, TEXAS 75160 • office [469]-474-7890 • MOBILE [2 141 734 8013 ATTACHMENT B COMPENSATION Professional Services for Oakwood Trail Waters of the U.S. Delineation City Project No. C00675 Lump Sum Project 1. Compensation A. The CONSULTANT shall be compensated a total lump sum fee of $2,500.00 as summarized in Exhibit B-1 — CONSULTANT Invoice and Section IV — Summary of Total Project Fees. The total lump sum fee shall be considered full compensation for the services described in Attachment A, including all labor materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to deliver the services. B. The CONSULTANT shall be paid monthly payments as described in Section II - Method of Payment. II. Method of Payment A. Partial payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT monthly upon City's approval of an invoice prepared and submitted by the CONSULTANT in the format and including content as presented in Exhibit B-1, Progress Reports as required in item III. of this Attachment B, and Schedule as required in Attachment D to this Agreement. B. The estimated current physical percent complete as required on the invoice shall be calculated from the progress schedule as required in Attachment D to this Standard Agreement and according to the current version of the City of Fort Worth's Schedule Guidance Document. C. The cumulative sum of such monthly partial fee payments shall not exceed the total current project budget including all approved Amendments. D. Each invoice shall be verified as to its accuracy and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by an officer of the CONSULTANT. III. Progress Reports A. The CONSULTANT shall prepare and submit to the designated representative of the Transportation and Public Works Department monthly progress reports and schedules in the format required by the City. City of Fort Worth,Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date:8.09.2012 Page 1 of 3 B-1 ATTACHMENT B COMPENSATION IV. Summary of Total Project Fees FirmPrimary Responsibility Fee Amount % Prime Consultant Stelly Environmental, Waters of the United States $ 2,500.00 100 LLC Determination Proposed MBE/SBE Sub-Consultants N/A 0 Non-MBE/SBE Consultants N/A 0 i TOTAL $ 2,500.00 100% Project Number & Name Total Fee MBE/SBE Fee MBE/SBE C00675 $ 2,500.00 NIA N/A City MBE/SBE Goal = N/A Consultant Committed Goal = N/A City of Fort Worth,Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date:8.09.2012 Page 2 of 3 B-2 EXHIBIT "B-1" ENGINEER INVOICE (Supplement to Attachment B) CD C C 1O 10 E m N 0] d' N Y 00 N 0 C V f v . b Y p J = G U C # 0 — U C T U 0 O O C T C � C y c � a) v o M :' a N d F, o_ o c m M M d i E O N N 9 ELL O G N E E 7 o C N E U Z m c +� d m a w E c m O y N d C 0 'c y mE � p m n o a s U C E n c m 0 0 mCE 01 0 N r .8 C o C C •} 0 y a } Q a N CC C C W C C y 7 C N wm m 7 E ' m C E > o — r o rnd O n .0 vLZ3 u a my C N a ° a p rc d 7) m0 � ri of a+ N N 4- Cr p 6 O w m CL lL' 41C Y N 0ro E.� a d d ~ ro w O Q t� O W (YO c ~ N O v 0 2 Q) 0 Q N •O 0 d r N M V L0 W (v V--• QO Q. N E y 'O E E o 'o Y Y a Ag ` X L L ,.� (� O O A 0 0 > L 0 0 0 0 0 0 a ac, z c» au` - _ 333333 City of Fort Worth,Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date:8.09.2012 Page 3 of 3 B-3 EXHIBIT B-2 COST ESTIMATE WATERS OF THE U.S. DETERMINATION PROPOSED OAKWOOD TRAIL STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS OAKWOOD TRAIL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Field Services 5 Hours, Travel Time and Wetland Delineation— Environmental Scientist $ 400.00 Subtotal, Field Services $ 400.00 Engineering Analysis and Report 15 Hours, Research and Delineation Report Preparation— Environmental Scientist $1,200.00 10 Hours, Drafting and Secretarial Support 450.00 Aerial Photographs 150.00 Miscellaneous Field (Trimble GeoExplorer 5T GPS) and Office Equipment 250.00 Photographic Documentation 20.00 Subtotal, Engineering $2,070.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT 2 470.00 Based on the above work, the total cost for our services is estimated to be between $2,400.00 and $2,500.00. Stelly Environmental, LLC reserves the right to vary quantities and types of services, as the project requires. The proposed budget will not, however, be exceeded without prior authorization. Proposed Budget Based on the proposed scope of services, we anticipate a budget of between $2,400.00 and $2,500.00 to complete the Wetland Survey. The maximum budget of $2,500.00 will not be exceeded without prior authorization. Unless prior arrangements are agreed to in writing, payment for services is due upon receipt of the invoice. Payment not received within 30 calendar days will be charged interest at a rate of 1.0%per month. Project Location Map Oakwood Trail Waters of the U.S. Delineation City Project No. C00675 o aze � PROJECT o CHOLLA z LOCATION o MAPSCO 65V LANTANA z pY o Ray z PROJECT pQ' o " Manship N LOCATION BDCA Z a T Q UO F HT<<S FORT WORTH aRIDGE 3 Z R VENWOOD ® 00 D VENSHIRE PR0/EC7'LOCATION ALIP NTS .Y Project Work Areas 61. � � e le 01�F Y.. -