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68� e This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipality
he "CITY"), and CMJ Engineering, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas, an independent
contractor ("Consultant"), for a PROJECT generally described as: Tactical Center
Renovations.
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 Construction Materials Testing Services for the
Tactical Center Renovations.
(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 11
Compensation
Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in
Attachment "A". 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 $10,293.00 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
al[ 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.
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Article III
Term
Unless terminated pursuant to the terms herein, this Agreement shall be for a term of 6
Months, 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.
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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
$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 delivered to the Architectural Services, Attention;
Brian R. Glass, 401 West 13th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76012, 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.
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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
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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
II of this Agreement.
(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.
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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 Xl
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.
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 Xlll
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
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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: Brian R. Glass,AIA
Architectural Services Manager
401 West 13« Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Consultant:
CMJ Engineering, Inc.
Attn: R. Carl Lee
7636 Pebble Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76118
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.
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Article XVI!
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 ` j�"—day o y, 2017.
BY: BY:
CITY OF FORT WORTH CONSULTANT
CMJ gi e InIJ /
Jesus J. Chapa R. Carl Lewis
Assistant City Manager Executive Vice/President
Date: q/3 /J17 Date; s/30/ ( 7
APP VA RECOMMENDED:
By:
&-rve,Cooke
Director, Property Management
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY M&C No.: n/a
By: M&C Date: n/a
John B. Strong
Assistant City Attorney
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FOR l'L)1295 Certification: n/a
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City S r tary � .•.
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FT.WORTH,TX
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7636 PebbleDrive
ENGINEERING, INC, Fortwo�•t�,,Texas
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Estimate No,: 17-152C
February 13, 2017
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Mr. Ronald Clements, AEA
401 W. 13th Street
FortWorth,Texas 76102
email: Ronald.clements@cityoffortworth.gov
ESTIMATE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR
TACTICAL. CENTER RENOVATIONS
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Dear Mr. Clements,
We are pleased to submit this estimate for providing construction materials engineering services on
the above referenced project, We understand we have been selected to provide these
services based on our qualifications.
Scope of Work
Our scope of service is based on our review of the project plans and specifications. We propose to
service this project on a call out, as-needed basis.
Earthwork
Laboratory testing of existing subgrade and un-stabilized pavement subgrade materials; in-place
moisture/density testing of same.
HMAC Pavement
Laboratory determination of maximum theoretical specific gravity of base and surface courses, in-
place density monitoring by nuclear methods.
Cast-In-Place Concrete
Pre-concrete placement reinforcing steel observation, On-site placement observation and testing to
include slump, temperature, entrained air content, and the molding of test cylinders. Laboratory
curing and testing of cylinders,
Masonry
Periodic on-site visual observation of masonry construction to also include mortar and grout
proportion verification, sampling of grout, molding of grout prisms, and laboratory curing and
testing of the specimens.
Structural Steel Observation
On-site visual observation and testing of field welded and bolted connections by AWS Certified
Welding Inspector.
Phone(817)284-9400 Fax(817)589-9993 Metro(817)589-9992
CMJ ENGINEERING,INC.
City of Fort Worth Estimate No. 17-152C
Tactical Center Renovations February 13, 2017
Fort Worth,Texas
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Project Budget
Based upon our understanding of the project specifications, our unit fees and estimated quantities
for this project will be as stated on the budget attachment.
All fees for services performed which do not appear on the budget attachment will be based on our
standard fee schedule. The final charges will be a function of the total services performed. All
charges for laboratory services are F.O.B. our laboratory. The prices provided in the attached fee
schedule will remain valid for forty-five (45) days from the date on this estimate or for one year from
that date if our services for this project are started within that forty-five (45) day period. Invoices will
be submitted for these services on a monthly basis. These will be due and payable upon receipt.
CMJ will not supervise or direct work that is performed by the contractor or subcontractors and is
not responsible for their means and methods utilized or the resultant outcome of their efforts.
Closing
CMJ Engineering, Inc, appreciates the opportunity to submit this estimate. We have provided the
attached unit fees that corresponds to our understanding of the work scope that will be required of
CMJ Engineering. Feel free to call us if you have any questions regarding our services or
estimate. Following your authorization, we are ready to begin work and look forward to providing
you with our services.
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Respectfully,
CMJ NEER G,INC.
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Carl Lee, S.E.T. Gre ester, S.E.T.
Executive Vice President Senior Estimator
7636 Pebble Drive
CMJ ENGINEERING, INC. Fort Worth,Texas 76118
Tel:(817)284-9400 Fax:(917)589-9993
City of Fort Worth
Estimate No. 17-152C
February 13,2017
ESTIMATE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR
TACTICAL CENTER RENOVATIONS
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DESCRIPTION NO FEE UNIT AMOUNT
Earthwork
Moisture/Density Relations(ASTM D698) 3 $ 158.00 each $ 474.00
Oversize Rock Correction(ASTM D4718) 1 $ 117.00 each $ 117.00
Liquid&Plastic Limit(ASTM D4318-13) 3 $ 54.50 each $ 163,50
Laboratory Sieve Analysis(ASTM C117,C136, D1140) 4 $ 60.50 each $ 242.00
Earthwork ObservationfTesting Including all In-Place Moisture/Density 24 $ 65.00 hour $ 1,560.00
Testing by ASTM D6938(Min.4 hours/trip)
Project Management 1 $ 85.50 hour $ 85,50
Vehicle Trip Charge 6 $ 36.00 trip $ 216.00
Estimated Total for Earthwork Services: $ 2,858.00
HMAC Paying
Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity(TEX 227F). 2 $ 154.00 each $ 308.00
In-Place Density by Nuclear Method(TEX 207FA11-Min.4 hours/trip) 8 $ 65.00 hour $ 520.00
Vehicle Trip Charge 2 $ 36.00 trip $ 72.00
Estimated Total for HMAC Paving Services: $ 900.00
Concrete Observati_onlTestinu
Concrete Test Cylinders(ASTM C31/39) 56 $ 18.00 each $ 1,008.00
Engineering Technician(Min.3 hours/trip) 26 $ 44.50 hour $ 1,157.00
Cylinder Pick Up 5 $ 132.00 each $ 660.00
Vehicle Trip Charge 11 $ 36.00 trip $ 396.00
Estimated Total for Concrete Observation/Testing Services: $ 3,221.00
Masonry Testing I
Masonry Grout Prisms(ASTM C1019-4/set) 4 $ 28.50 each $ 114.00
Engineering Technician for Masonry Construction 32 $ 65.00 hour $ 2,080,00
Observatlon(Min.4 hours/trip)
Masonry Specimen Pick Up 1 $ 132.00 each $ 132.00
Vehicle Trip Charge 9 $ 36.00 trip $ 324.00
Estimated Total for Masonry Services: $ 2,650.00
7636 Pebble Drive
CMJ ENGINEERING, INC. Fort Worth,Texas 76118
Tel:(817)284-9400 Fax:(817)589-9993
City of Fort Worth
Estimate No. 17-152C
February 13,2017
ESTIMATE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR
TACTICAL CENTER RENOVATIONS
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DESCRIPTION NO FEE UNIT AMOUNT
Structural Steel Observation
Structural Steel Observation by CWI (Min.4 hours/trip) 8 $ 74.00 hour $ 592.00
Vehicle Trip Charge 2 $ 36.00 trip $ 72.00
Estimated Total for Structural Steel Services: $ 664.00
Estimated Total for Above Testing and Observation Services: $ 10,293.00
Notes:
1. Project Management fees will be charged as follows:2 hours for initial project setup for projects utilizing piered/footing foundations,1 hour
for projects without piered/footing foundations or a very small project,foundation reconciliation at 3 minutes per pier,compliance review and
statement of same at 3 minutes per report with a 1 hour minimum and 79G review and letter at 5 minutes per lot.All other services that
would be requested of a project manager will be charged at the above listed hourly rates. Should the client choose not to sign CMJ's
agreement and instead request CMJ to sign the client's contract,any time spent reviewinglrevising client's contract will be billed at the above
listed project management hourly rate.
2. Overltme rates of 1,6 times the regular rale will be charged for hours worked or services performed over ten(10)hours per day or before
7:00 a.m,and/or after 5:00 p.m.Monday lhru Friday. All lab and field services performed on Saturday,will be billed at 1.5 times the regular
rate and will be billed at 2,0 times the regular rate for Sundays and recognized holidays.
3. All laboratory test fees are F.O.B. our laboratory. Engineering technician minimums and vehicle trip charges will apply to all trips to the
job-site including sample pickups and specimen pickups.
4. A minimum amount of technician time and a vehicle trip charge will be billed for each call out,sample pickup or specimen pickup unless
noted otherwise,Technician time is charged portal-to-portal from our Fort Worth office,
5, 4"X6"concrete compression lest specimens will be used unless instructed otherwise.
6. Structural steel observation at fabrication shop fees based on facilities located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area.
7. Additional tests not specified in this fee schedule will be quoted upon request,or based on our current fee schedule.
8. Vehicle trip charge in excess of 26 miles from CMJ's office will be based on$0.655/mile,portal-to-portal our office.
9. Specimen collection fees as stated are either project specific or for Tarrant County only,
10. CMJ will not supervise or direct work that Is performed by the contractor or subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and
methods utilized or the resultant outcome of their efforts.
FORTWORTH
MEMORANDUM
Re: Construction Materials Testing Police Tactical Center Renovations
Date: June 6,2017
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of
this gpntract, I�nc ({
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Brian R.`Glass, AIA (3
Architectural Services Manager
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
FACILITIES DIVISION
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH*401 WEST 13TH STREET*FORT WORTH,TEXAS 76102
(817)392-2586*FAX(817)392-8488