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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 53095 C TY SECRETARY CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS c;, ISO. 5309 5 STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipality %"), and DeOtte, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas ("Consultant"), for a PROJECT � s rally described as: Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements. Article I Scope of Services (1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform the professional services set forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment "A". These services shall be performed in connection with Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements. (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 an amount up to $200,000 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". 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. Article III Term Unless terminated pursuant to Article VIII herein, this Agreement shall be for a term beginning on the effective date, as described below, and shall continue until the expiration of the funds or a period of 5 years, whichever occurs first. This Agreement may be renewed up to one additional term at the City's sole option. City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 1 of 9 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 the work to be performed hereunder and of 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 respondeat 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) THE CONSULTANT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY CONSULTANT'S BREACH OF (i) ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS, RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR NON- PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE ANY TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, 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. City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 2 of 9 Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence $2,000,000 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 attached to this Agreement prior to its execution. c. Any failure on part of the City to attach the required insurance documentation hereto 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. 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. City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 3 of 9 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) a. City may terminate this Agreement for its convenience on 30 days' written notice to Consultant. b. 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 the nonperforming party does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days' written notice or thereafter fails to diligently complete the correction. (2) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement, 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 II 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. City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 4 of 9 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. Article X Minority Business and Small Business Enterprise (MBE)(SBE) Participation In accordance with the City's Business Diversity goals (Chapter 20, Article X of the City's Code of Ordinances a/k/a 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 City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 5 of 9 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. Article XII Immigration Nationality Act Consultant shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by City, Consultant shall provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Consultant shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Consultant employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Consultant, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Consultant. Article XIII 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 XIV Contract Construction The parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed 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 XV 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 City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 6 of 9 Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein. Article XVI 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: Michael Wellbaum, PE, CFM TPW Stormwater Capital Delivery 900 Monroe Street, Suite 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Consultant: Attn: DeOtte, Inc. Mr. Richard W. DeOtte, P.E. 420 Johnson Road, Suite 303 Keller, Texas 76248 Article XVII Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel Consultant acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides written verification to the City that Consultant; (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract Article XVIII 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 CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 7 of 9 Article XIX Attachments, Schedules and 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. The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of this Agreement: Attachment A- Scope of Services Attachment B - Compensation Attachment C -Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Services Attachment D - Project Schedule Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date subscribed by the City's designated Assistant City Manager. BY: BY: CITY OF FORT WORTH CONSULTANT DeOtte, Inc. M&Adl a"i W V) J�,)- Dana Burg ff Richard W. DeOtte, P.E. Interim Ass ant City Manager Principal Date: I � /i Date: [D- Z 3- 20 lei APPROVAL RECOMM ""E/D: By: o-G William Johnson Director, TPW City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 8 of 9 Contract Compliance Manager: By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all pe ormance and reporting Form 1295 No. 2019-499454 requireme M&C No.: ichae ba m, PE, FM M&C Date: 10 ZZ - Zola( Proje Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY ATTEST: '0�- FOj�, B - Douglas ack M J. Sr. Assistant City Attorney City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH,TX City of Fort Worth,Texas CPN 100092 Standard Agreement for Professional Services Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Revision Date:11.07.17 Page 9 of 9 ATTACHMENT "A" Scope for Task Order Contract— Engineering Design and Construction Phase Services The scope set forth herein defines the work to be performed by the ENGINEER in completing the project. Both the CITY and ENGINEER have attempted to clearly define the work to be performed and address the needs of the Project. OBJECTIVE The objective of the projects completed under the Task Order agreement is to prepare construction documents for Citywide Storm Drain Improvements. Work under this agreement includes, but is not limited to, project management, data collection, topographic survey, subsurface utility exploration (SUE), right-of-way documentation, conceptual/schematic design, preliminary and final design, bidding, and construction phase services for drainage improvements. WORK TO BE PERFORMED ENGINEER hereby agrees to perform design and construction phase services on a task order basis as may be requested by the CITY during the term of thisAGREEMENT. Work under this agreement will be performed on a task order basis. The CITY will request services for each Task Order. The ENGINEER shall prepare scope, fee and schedule as necessary to perform the services requested for each Task Order within 10 working days of the CITY's request. Each Task Order shall include scope for services as Attachment "A". This scope of services will outline tasks required to complete the Work Authorization. This scope of services shall include a detailed description of each task, outline any assumptions and list the required deliverables. For each task the scope shall include a detailed description of the task, outline any assumptions, and list the required deliverables. Each Task Order shall include Attachment "B" detailing the compensation for the Task Order. Compensation will be based upon hours agreed to by the CITY and the ENGINEER for each Task Order. Compensation will be based on the Schedule of Rates in Attachment "B" of this agreement. The fee will include an estimate of reimbursable expense and sub- consultant costs for each Work Authorization. Compensation for each Work Authorization shall be hourly, not-to-exceed. If the Task Order requires a schedule, it shall be attached as Attachment"D". Each Task Order shall include Attachment "E" to identify the project location. City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment C PMO Release Date: 05.19.2010 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT B COMPENSATION Design Services for MISCELLANEOUS STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS City Project No. 100092 Time and Materials with Rate Schedule Project I. Compensation A. The ENGINEER shall be compensated for personnel time, non-labor expenses, and subcontract expenses in performing services enumerated in Attachment A as follows: i. Personnel Time. Personnel time shall be compensated based upon hours worked directly in performing the PROJECT multiplied by the appropriate Labor Category Rate for the ENGINEER's team member performing the work. Labor Category Rate as presented in the rate schedule table below is the rate for each labor category performing the work and includes all direct salaries, overhead, and profit. Labor Category 2019 Rate Year 2-5 Rate $/hour $/hour +3% EACH Project/ Director Principal $210 YEAR OF Project Manager $170 CONTRACT Senior Engineer $160 Engineer $110 CAD Technician $100 Administrative Support $50 ii. Non-Labor Expenses. Non-labor expenses shall be reimbursed as Direct Expenses at invoice or internal office cost. Direct Expenses (non-labor) include, but are not limited to, mileage, travel and lodging expenses, mail, supplies, printing and reproduction services, other direct expenses associated with delivery of the work; plus applicable sales, use, value added, business transfer, gross receipts, or other similar taxes. iii. Subcontract Expenses. Subcontract expenses and outside services shall be reimbursed at cost to ENGINEER plus a markup of ten percent (10%). City of Fort Worth,Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date:8.09.2012 Page 1 of 4 B-1 ATTACHMENT B COMPENSATION iv. Budgets. ENGINEER will make reasonable efforts to complete the work within the budget and will keep the City informed of progress toward that end so that the budget or work effort can be adjusted if found necessary. ENGINEER is not obligated to incur costs beyond the indicated budgets, as may be adjusted, nor is the City obligated to pay ENGINEER beyond these limits. If ENGINEER projects, in the course of providing the necessary services, that the PROJECT cost presented in Article 2 of this Agreement will be exceeded, whether by change in scope of the project, increased costs or other conditions, the ENGINEER shall immediately report such fact to the City and, if so instructed by the City, shall suspend all work hereunder. When any budget has been increased, ENGINEER's excess costs expended prior to such increase will be allowable to the same extent as if such costs had been incurred after the approved increase. B. The ENGINEER shall be paid monthly payments as described in Section II - Method of Payment. II. Method of Payment A. The ENGINEER shall be paid by the City based upon an invoice created on the basis of statements prepared from the books and records of account of the ENGINEER, based on the actual hours and costs expended by the ENGINEER in performing the work. B. Each invoice shall be verified as to its accuracy and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by an officer of the ENGINEER. C. ENGINEER shall prepare and submit invoices in the format and including content as presented in Exhibit B-1. D. Payment of invoices will be subject to certification by the City that such work has been performed. III. Progress Reports A. The ENGINEER 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 2 of 4 B-2 ATTACHMENT B COMPENSATION IV. Summary of Total Project Fees Firm Primary Responsibility Fee Amount 0/0 Prime Consultant DeOtte, Inc. $178,000 89% Proposed MBE/SBE Sub-Consultants Gorrondona & $22,000 11% Associates, Inc. I Non-MBE/SBE Consultants I TOTAL $ 200,000 1000/c Project Number & Name Total Fee MBE/SBE Fee MBE/SBE $ $ City MBE/SBE Goal = 11 % Consultant Committed Goal = 11 % City of Fort Worth,Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date:8.09.2012 Page 3 of 4 B-3 L EXHIBIT "B-1" ENGINEER INVOICE (Supplement to Attachment B) Insert required invoice format following this page, including negotiated total budget and allocations of budgets across desired work types and work phases. 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ENGINEER Project Schedule Development ENGINEER shall prepare a project schedule for the services to be provided in fulfilling the requirements of the Agreement and encompassing the Scope of Work defined in Attachment A to the Agreement. ENGINEER shall prepare and maintain project schedule throughout the life of the project as defined in the Agreement in compliance with the City's Specification 00 31 15 entitled Engineer Project Schedule. ENGINEER's project schedule will follow the Critical Path Methodology (CPM) for planned sequencing of the work activity and timing of the work. B. Schedule "Tier" Selection City has identified three "Tier" levels for project schedules as defined in City's Specification 00 31 15, to align with the size and complexity of the project as a basis for schedule development. City's Project Manager will determine the "Tier" level for the ENGINEER's project schedule as part of the negotiation of the Agreement. C. Project Baseline Schedule ENGINEER will produce an initial project schedule and submit as a "baseline" for review and acceptance by City's Project Manager as defined in City's Specification 00 31 15 which will be referred to as the Project Baseline Schedule. Updates to the baseline schedule follow the requirements of City's Specification 00 31 15. D. Project Progress Schedule ENGINEER will provide to the City, monthly updates to their project schedule indicating progress of the Work in compliance with the requirements of City's Specification 00 31 15 and said schedule will be referred to as the Project Progress Schedule. E. Master Project Schedule City will develop and maintain a master project schedule for the overall project. ENGINEER's project baseline and progress schedule submittals will be an integral part of the development and updating process of City's Master Project Schedule. City of Fort Worth,Texas Attachment D Revision Date:07.20.2018 Page 1 of 1 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 10/22/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0264 LOG NAME: 20SW DEOTTE CITYWIDE DESIGN TASK ORDER CONTRACT SUBJECT Authorize an Engineering Services Agreement with DeOtte, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000 for the Design of Citywide Storm Drain Projects (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize an engineering services agreement with DeOtte, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 and a maximum contract duration of 5 years for the design of citywide storm drain projects. This agreement may be renewed one additional time at the City's sole option. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to have an agreement for professional services which will provide for task-ordered engineering services for various citywide minor drainage improvement projects as may be needed from time to time. These projects typically consist of storm drain extensions, miscellaneous channel rehabilitation and/or outfall improvements. Individual task orders will be issued for each minor project identified to address a local flooding or rehabilitation need. The cost of each task order will be based on the hours worked and agreed upon hourly rates. The total cost of all task orders performed will not exceed $200,000. Staff considers the hourly rates to be fair and reasonable for the size and complexity of the minor storm drain improvements projects. This agreement may be renewed one additional time at the City's sole option subject to available funding. M/WBE Office - DeOtte, Inc. is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 11.00% SBE participation on this project. The City's SBE goal on this project is 10%. This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.. FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and award of the contract, funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund for the Drainage Improvement Projects. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Transportation & Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018 Originating_Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801 Additional Information Contact: Linda S.Young 2485