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CONTRACT NO. . / ,
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth (the "CITY"), and Turner,
Collie & Braden, Inc. (TCB), (the "ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described as
the Central City Project Conceptual and Schematic Bridge Design and Environmental
Analysis.
Article I
Scope of Services
A. The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachment A.
Article II
Compensation
A. The ENGINEER's compensation is set forth in Attachment B.
Article III
Terms of Payment
Payments to the ENGINEER will be made as follows:
A. Invoice and Payment
(1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation to reasonably
substantiate the invoices.
(2) The ENGINEER will issue monthly invoices for all work performed under
this AGREEMENT. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt.
(3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Article I, the final payment of
any balance will be due within 30 days of receipt of the final invoice.
(4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested
will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. The
CITY will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof.
No interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually
resolved.
(5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings contested
in good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER may, after
giving 7 days' written notice to CITY, suspend services under this
AGREEMENT until paid in full, including interest. In the event of
suspension of services, the ENGINEER shall have no liability to CITY for
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delays or damages caused the CITY because of such suspension of
services.
Article IV
Obligations of the Engineer
Amendments to Article IV, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. General
The ENGINEER will serve as the CITY's professional engineering representative
under this Agreement, providing professional engineering consultation and advice
and furnishing customary services incidental thereto.
B. Standard of Care
The standard of care applicable to the ENGINEER's services will be the degree of
skill and diligence normally employed in the State of Texas by professional
engineers or consultants performing the same or similar services at the time such
services are performed.
C. Subsurface Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity for
subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or other
subsurface investigations in connection with design and engineering work to
be performed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also advise the CITY
concerning the results of same. Such surveys, tests, and investigations
shall be furnished by the CITY, unless otherwise specified in Attachment A.
(2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations, the
actual characteristics may vary significantly between successive test points
and sample intervals and at locations other than where observations,
exploration, and investigations have been made. Because of the inherent
uncertainties in subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated
underground conditions may occur that could affect the total PROJECT cost
and/or execution. These conditions and cost/execution effects are not the
responsibility of the ENGINEER.
D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans in ink on
reproducible plastic film sheets, or as otherwise approved by CITY, which shall
become the property of the CITY. CITY may use such drawings in any manner it
desires; provided, however, that the ENGINEER shall not be liable for the use of
such drawings for any project other than the PROJECT described herein.
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E. Engineer's Personnel at Construction Site
(1) The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's personnel at a construction
site, whether as on-site representatives or otherwise, do not make the
ENGINEER or its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that
belong to the CITY and/or the CITY's construction contractors or other
entities, and do not relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of
their obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all
construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures
necessary for coordinating and completing all portions of the construction
work in accordance with the Contract Documents and any health or safety
precautions required by such construction work. The ENGINEER and its
personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction
contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or
any health or safety precautions.
(2) Except to the extent of specific site visits expressly detailed and set forth in
Attachment A, the ENGINEER or its personnel shall have no obligation or
responsibility to visit the construction site to become familiar with the
progress or quality of the completed work on the PROJECT or to determine,
in general, if the work on the PROJECT is being performed in a manner
indicating that the PROJECT, when completed, will be in accordance with
the Contract Documents, nor shall anything in the Contract Documents or
the agreement between CITY and ENGINEER be construed as requiring
ENGINEER to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to
discover latent defects in the work or otherwise check the quality or quantity
of the work on the PROJECT. If, for any reason, the ENGINEER should
make an on-site observation(s), on the basis of such on-site observations, if
any, the ENGINEER shall endeavor to keep the CITY informed of any
deviation from the Contract Documents coming to the actual notice of
ENGINEER regarding the PROJECT.
(3) When professional certification of performance or characteristics of
materials, systems or equipment is reasonably required to perform the
services set forth in the Scope of Services, the ENGINEER shall be entitled
to rely upon such certification to establish materials, systems or equipment
and performance criteria to be required in the Contract Documents.
F. Opinions of Probable Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules
(1) The ENGINEER shall provide opinions of probable costs based on the
current available information at the time of preparation, in accordance with
Attachment A.
(2) In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility
projections, and schedules for the PROJECT, the ENGINEER has no
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control over cost or price of labor and materials; unknown or latent
conditions of existing equipment or structures that may affect operation or
maintenance costs; competitive bidding procedures and market conditions;
time or quality of performance by third parties; quality, type, management,
or direction of operating personnel; and other economic and operational
factors that may materially affect the ultimate PROJECT cost or schedule.
Therefore, the ENGINEER makes no warranty that the CITY's actual
PROJECT costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or schedules will
not vary from the ENGINEER's opinions, analyses, projections, or
estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by the ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic construction
progress payments to the construction contractor will be based on the
ENGINEER's knowledge, information, and belief from selective sampling and
observation that the work has progressed to the point indicated. Such
recommendations do not represent that continuous or detailed examinations have
been made by the ENGINEER to ascertain that the construction contractor has
completed the work in exact accordance with the Contract Documents; that the
final work will be acceptable in all respects; that the ENGINEER has made an
examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the construction contractor has
used the moneys paid; that title to any of the work, materials, or equipment has
passed to the CITY free and clear of liens, claims, security interests, or
encumbrances; or that there are not other matters at issue between the CITY and
the construction contractor that affect the amount that should be paid.
H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of information
compiled and furnished by others, and may not always represent the exact
location, type of various components, or exact manner in which the PROJECT was
finally constructed. The ENGINEER is not responsible for any errors or omissions
in the information from others that is incorporated into the record drawings.
I. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
participation
In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City has goals for the
participation of minority business enterprises and woman business enterprises in
City contracts. Engineer acknowledges the IVIMBE goal established for this
contract and its commitment to meet that goal. Any misrepresentation of facts
(other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the
Engineer 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.
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J. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under this contract, have access to and the right to
examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers
and records of the ENGINEER involving transactions relating to this
contract. ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall have access during
normal working hours to all necessary ENGINEER facilities and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this section. The CITY shall give
ENGINEER reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) ENGINEER further agrees to include in all its subconsultant agreements
hereunder a provision to the effect that the subconsultant 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 and photocopy
any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subconsultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that
the CITY shall have access during normal working hours to all
subconsultant facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space, in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of
this article together with subsection (3)hereof. CITY shall give subconsultant
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(3) ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photocopy such documents as may
be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse ENGINEER for
the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in
effect as of the time copying is performed.
K. ENGINEER's Insurance
(1) Insurance coverage and limits:
ENGINEER shall provide to the City certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following coverage at minimum limits that are to be in effect
prior to commencement of work on the PROJECT:
Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
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Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit
or
$250,000 Property Damage
$500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence
A commercial business policy shall provide coverage on "Any Auto",
defined as autos owned, hired and non-owned when said vehicle is used
in the course of the PROJECT.
Worker's Compensation
Coverage A: Statutory limits
Coverage B: Employer's Liability
$100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 each claim
$2,000,000 aggregate
Professional liability shall be written on a claims-made basis and shall
contain a retroactive date prior to the date of the contract or the first date
of services to be performed, whichever is earlier. Coverage shall be
maintained for a period of 5 years following the completion of the contract.
An annual certificate of insurance specifically referencing this project shall
be submitted to the City for each year following completion of the contract.
(2) Certificates of insurance evidencing that the ENGINEER has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to the CITY prior to ENGINEER
proceeding with the PROJECT.
(a) Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the CITY an
Additional Insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term CITY
shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers as
respects the contracted services.
(b) Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon.
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(c) Any failure on part of the CITY to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirements.
(d) A minimum of forty-five (45) days notice of cancellation or material
change in coverage shall be provided to the CITY. A ten (10) days notice
shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Such terms
shall be endorsed onto ENGINEER's insurance policies. Notice shall be
sent to the respective Department Director (by name), City of Fort Worth,
1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
(e) Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the
State of Texas and have a minimum rating of A: VII in the current A.M.
Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength
and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
(f) Deductible limits, or self-insured retentions, affecting insurance
required herein shall be acceptable to the CITY in its sole discretion; and,
in lieu of traditional insurance, any alternative coverage maintained
through insurance pools or risk retention groups must be also approved.
Dedicated financial resources or letters of credit may also be acceptable
to the City.
(g) Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
(h) The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring
expense, to review the ENGINEER's insurance policies including
endorsements thereto and, at the CITY's discretion, the ENGINEER may
be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments.
(i) The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions by endorsements unless the CITY approves such exclusions.
0) For all lines of coverage underwritten on a claims-made basis,
other than Professional Liability, the retroactive date shall be coincident
with or prior to the date of the contractual agreement. The certificate of
insurance shall state both the retroactive date and that the coverage is
claims-made.
(k) The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums required by this agreement and all insurance required
in this section, with the exception of Professional Liability, shall be written
on an occurrence basis.
(1) Sub consultants and subcontractors to/of the ENGINEER shall be
required by the ENGINEER to maintain the same or reasonably equivalent
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insurance coverage as required for the ENGINEER. When sub
consultants/subcontractors maintain insurance coverage, ENGINEER shall
provide CITY with documentation thereof on a certificate of insurance.
L. Independent Consultant
The ENGINEER agrees to perform all services as an independent consultant and
not as a subcontractor, agent, or employee of the CITY.
M. Disclosure
The ENGINEER acknowledges to the CITY that it has made full disclosure in
writing of any existing conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest, including
personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in property abutting the proposed
PROJECT and business relationships with abutting property cities. The
ENGINEER further acknowledges that it will make disclosure in writing of any
conflicts of interest that develop subsequent to the signing of this contract and prior
to final payment under the contract.
N. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances
(1) If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered or
suspected, the ENGINEER will stop its own work in the affected portions of
the PROJECT to permit testing and evaluation.
(2) If asbestos or other hazardous substances are suspected, the ENGINEER
will, if requested, assist the CITY in obtaining the services of a qualified
subcontractor to manage the remediation activities of the PROJECT.
O. Permitting Authorities - Design Changes
If permitting authorities require design changes so as to comply with published
design criteria and/or current engineering practice standards which the ENGINEER
should have been aware of at the time this Agreement was executed, the
ENGINEER shall revise plans and specifications, as required, at its own cost and
expense. However, if design changes are required due to the changes in the
permitting authorities' published design criteria and/or practice standards criteria
which are published after the date of this Agreement which the ENGINEER could
not have been reasonably aware of, the ENGINEER shall notify the CITY of such
changes and an adjustment in compensation will be made through an amendment
to this AGREEMENT.
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Article V
Obligations of the City
Amendments to Article V, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. City-Furnished Data
The CITY will make available to the ENGINEER all technical data in the CITY's
possession relating to the ENGINEER's services on the PROJECT. The
ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the
information provided by the CITY.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to the ENGINEER as required for the
ENGINEER's performance of its services and will provide labor and safety
equipment as required by the ENGINEER for such access. The CITY will perform,
at no cost to the ENGINEER, such tests of equipment, machinery, pipelines, and
other components of the CITY's facilities as may be required in connection with the
ENGINEER's services. The CITY will be responsible for all acts of the CITY's
personnel.
C. Advertisements, Permits, and Access
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services, the CITY will obtain, arrange,
and pay for all advertisements for bids; permits and licenses required by local,
state, or federal authorities; and land, easements, rights-of-way, and access
necessary for the ENGINEER's services or PROJECT construction.
D. Timely Review
The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies, reports, sketches, drawings,
specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney,
insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other
consultants as the CITY deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions
required by the CITY in a timely manner in accordance with the project schedule in
Attachment A.
E. Prompt Notice
The CITY will give prompt written notice to the ENGINEER whenever CITY
observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of
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the ENGINEER's services or of any defect in the work of the ENGINEER or
construction contractors.
F. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances Release.
(1) CITY acknowledges ENGINEER will perform part of the work at CITY's
facilities that may contain hazardous materials, including asbestos
containing materials, or conditions, and that ENGINEER had no prior role
in the generation, treatment, storage, or disposition of such materials. In
consideration of the associated risks that may give rise to claims by third
parties or employees of City, City hereby releases ENGINEER from any
damage or liability related to the presence of such materials.
(2) The release required above shall not apply in the event the discharge,
release or escape of hazardous substances, contaminants, or asbestos is a
result of ENGINEER's negligence or if ENGINEER brings such hazardous
substance, contaminant or asbestos onto the project.
G. Contractor Indemnification and Claims
The CITY agrees to include in all construction contracts the provisions of Article
IV.E. regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site, and provisions
providing contractor indemnification of the CITY and the ENGINEER for
contractor's negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third-Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subcontractors and equipment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, shall maintain
no direct action against the ENGINEER, its officers,
employees, and subcontractors, for any claim arising out
of, in connection with, or resulting from the engineering
services performed. Only the CITY will be the beneficiary
of any undertaking by the ENGINEER."
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the
CITY and the ENGINEER and there are no third-party beneficiaries.
(3) The CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any other entity
or person regarding the PROJECT a provision that such entity or person
shall have no third-party beneficiary rights under this Agreement.
(4) Nothing contained in this section V.H. shall be construed as a waiver of any
right the CITY has to bring a claim against ENGINEER.
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I. CITY's Insurance
(1) The CITY may maintain property insurance on certain pre-existing
structures associated with the PROJECT.
(2) The CITY will ensure that Builders Risk/Installation insurance is maintained
at the replacement cost value of the PROJECT. The CITY may provide
ENGINEER a copy of the policy or documentation of such on a certificate of
insurance.
(3) The CITY will specify that the Builders Risk/Installation insurance shall be
comprehensive in coverage appropriate to the PROJECT risks.
J. Litigation Assistance
The Scope of Services does not include costs of the ENGINEER for required or
requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in
litigation undertaken or defended by the CITY. In the event CITY requests such
services of the ENGINEER, this AGREEMENT shall be amended or a separate
agreement will be negotiated between the parties.
K. Changes
The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of Services in
this AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's cost of or time
required for performance of the services, an equitable adjustment will be made
through an amendment to this AGREEMENT with appropriate CITY approval.
Article VI
General Legal Provisions
Amendments to Article VI, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. Authorization to Proceed
ENGINEER shall be authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upon receipt of
a written Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
B. Reuse of Project Documents
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products of the
ENGINEER, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of service
for this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is completed or not. Reuse, change, or
alteration by the CITY or by others acting through or on behalf of the CITY of any
such instruments of service without the written permission of the ENGINEER will
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be at the CITY's sole risk. The CITY shall own the final designs, drawings,
specifications and documents.
C. Force Majeure
The ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused
by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of
the ENGINEER.
D. Termination
(1) This AGREEMENT may be terminated only by the City for convenience on
30 days' written notice. This AGREEMENT may be terminated by either the
CITY or the ENGINEER for cause if either party fails substantially to
perform through no fault of the other and does not commence correction of
such nonperformance with 5 days of written notice and diligently complete
the correction thereafter.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City, the
ENGINEER will be paid for termination expenses as follows:
a.) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans,
specifications or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product;
b.) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing storage containers,
microfilm, electronic data files, and other data storage supplies or services;
c.) The time requirements for the ENGINEER'S personnel to document
the work underway at the time the CITY'S termination for convenience so
that the work effort is suitable for long time storage.
(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGINEER will submit to
the CITY an itemized statement of all termination expenses. The CITY'S approval
will be obtained in writing prior to proceeding with termination services.
E. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption to Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of the ENGINEER for the
convenience of the CITY. In the event of such suspension, delay, or interruption,
an equitable adjustment in the PROJECT's schedule, commitment and cost of the
ENGINEER's personnel and subcontractors, and ENGINEER's compensation will
be made.
F. Indemnification
(1) The ENGINEER agrees to indemnify and defend the CITY from any loss,
cost, or expense claimed by third parties for property damage and bodily
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injury, including death, caused solely by the negligence or willful misconduct
of the ENGINEER, its employees, officers, and subcontractors in
connection with the PROJECT.
(2) If the negligence or willful misconduct of both the ENGINEER and the CITY
(or a person identified above for whom each is liable) is a cause of such
damage or injury, the loss, cost, or expense shall be shared between the
ENGINEER and the CITY in proportion to their relative degrees of
negligence or willful misconduct as determined pursuant to T.C.P. & R.
Code, section 33.011(4) (Vernon Supplement 1996).
G. Assignment
Neither party shall assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the prior
written consent of the other party.
H. Interpretation
Limitations on liability and indemnities in this AGREEMENT are business
understandings between the parties and shall apply to all the different theories of
recovery, including breach of contract or warranty, tort including negligence, strict
or statutory liability, or any other cause of action, except for willful misconduct or
gross negligence for limitations of liability and sole negligence for indemnification.
Parties mean the CITY and the ENGINEER, and their officers, employees, agents,
and subcontractors.
I. Jurisdiction
The law of the State of Texas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its
interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. The venue for
any litigation related to this AGREEMENT shall be Tarrant County, Texas.
J. Alternate Dispute Resolution
(1) All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the CITY and
ENGINEER arising out of, or in connection with this Agreement or the
PROJECT, or any breach of any obligation or duty of CITY or ENGINEER
hereunder, will be submitted to mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, the
claim, dispute or other matter in question shall be submitted to arbitration if
both parties acting reasonably agree that the amount of the dispute is likely
to be less than $50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and expenses.
Arbitration shall be in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other applicable rules of
the Association then in effect. Any award rendered by the arbitrators less
than $50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and expenses, will be final,
judgment may be entered thereon in any court having jurisdiction, and will
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not be subject to appeal or modification except to the extent permitted by
Sections 10 and 11 of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. Sections 10 and
11).
(2) Any award greater than $50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and
expenses, may be litigated by either party on a de novo basis. The award
shall become final ninety (90) days from the date same is issued. If litigation
is filed by either party within said ninety (90) day period, the award shall
become null and void and shall not be used by either party for any purpose
in the litigation.
K. Severability and Survival
If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to
be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability will not affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein. Articles V.F., VI.B., VI.D., VI.H., VI.I., and VI.J. shall survive
termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
L. Observe and Comply
ENGINEER shall at all times observe and comply with all federal and State 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.
ENGINEER 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 VII
Attachments, Schedules, and Signatures
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire
AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. The following attachments
and schedules are hereby made a part of this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
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ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH
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Marty Hendrix Marc Ott
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
AND LE LITY
A stan it Attorney Robert D. Goode, PE, Director
Transportation and Public Works
ATTEST: ENGINEER
Turner Collie & Braden, Inc.
By:
ontract Authorization
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Date
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ATTACHMENT A
Central City Project Conceptual and Schematic Bridge Design and Environmental Analysis
Overall Scope of Services
The Scope of Work to be performed by the TCB Team under this contract consists of:
• The conceptual design of the three Trinity Uptown bridges is the first phase in the overall development of
Trinity Uptown and the Central City Project. The Trinity Uptown Plan will serve as a guide for the conceptual
design of each of the three bridges. In turn, each of the three bridges will reflect the vision and goals of the
Trinity Uptown Plan. Conceptual plan development will consist of two products. The first product is the
development of a TxDOT schematic plan for each of the bridges located on North Main Street, Henderson
Street and White Settlement Road over the future Trinity River By-Pass Channel. Conceptual construction
cost estimates will be provided for each bridge. It is assumed that all three bridges will be reviewed by TxDOT
and each bridge will have a distinct design based on site-specific context and function. Final concept plans
will be presented as a scroll format on 24 inch wide paper and in electronic format, as requested. The
second product is the development of architectural renderings and exhibits of specific design elements of
each bridge. These renderings and exhibits will be provided on presentation boards and in electronic format,
as requested.
• Completion of an environmental document for each of the three bridges per TxDOT requirements. For
scoping and budgeting purposes, it is assumed that a Categorical Exclusion (CE) is required for each bridge.
• Provide comprehensive project management for all tasks and project phases, including meeting coordination,
budget and schedule oversight, monthly invoicing of the City, coordination with all subconsultants, oversight
of quality control/quality assurance tasks and communication with the City of Fort Worth staff and officials and
other project stakeholders.
Engineering and Architectural Conceptual Plans
I. Coordination
Due to the unique nature of the overall Central City Project, on-going collaboration and coordination of the
conceptual bridge design with the City of Fort Worth, the TRWD, Tarrant County, TxDOT, and other stakeholders
is critical. TCB will provide coordination through both formal meetings and informal interaction and communication
with the City and other project stakeholders.
A. City Coordination: Coordinate on bridge cross sections, pavement design, existing and future street
network, conceptual construction sequencing and conceptual traffic control and temporary detours.
Coordinate development of architectural features. Recommend and coordinate development of
construction budget for each of the three bridges. Provide continuing coordination for one public
meeting and the on-going design process. Provide on-going project coordination.
B. TRWD and Tarrant County Coordination: Coordinate on channel location, cross sections, design and
hydraulics; levee design and locations; right of way acquisitions; topographic surveys, temporary
detours, conceptual construction sequencing and traffic control, existing and future street network and
utility impacts, all as related to overall Central City project design. Provide continuing coordination for
one public meeting and the on-going design process.
C. USACE Coordination: Coordinate requirements for bridge design, construction, SPF levels,
hydraulics, and environmental elements.
D. TxDOT Coordination: Coordinate with TxDOT staff to determine acceptable design standards. Also,
continuing coordination as necessary to determine TxDOT approval of specific design elements.
Provide on-going project coordination.
E. Fort Worth and Western Railroad Coordination: Preliminary coordination with railroad for Henderson
and White Settlement bridges.
It. Meetings and Briefings
The meetings and briefings outlined below are an integral part of the overall project coordination described in
Section I, above. The meetings outlined below are defined for the purpose of providing a defined scope of work.
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Attached to this Scope is a Meeting Work Program to more fully describe each formal meeting of design
workshops, Steering Committee meetings, and public meetings (see page 8).
A. Kick-off Conference: Attend a kick-off conference with City staff, the Staff Review Committee (SRC),
and other stakeholders to review project goals, requirements, review available material, and discuss
scheduling.
B. Conduct monthly project progress meetings with the SRC for project monitoring and status
discussions.
C. Conduct Four(4) Design Team Workshops with the consultant design team and the SRC prior to the
development of 30% plans, 60% plans, 90% plans, and 100% plans.
D. Prepare and Conduct Four(4) Steering Committee Meetings: Meet with Steering Committee prior to
the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% conceptual design phases.
E. Public Artist Selection: Participate in the selection process for public artist as part of the City's
required public art process.
F. Prepare and Conduct One Public Meeting: Develop a database for the distribution of meeting
notifications. Information for the database will be compiled from the City, the TRWD, Tarrant County
and other mailing lists to include interested parties and groups. The meeting will cover right of way
needs for each of the three bridges. A Spanish language interpreter will be available at the public
meeting.
G. Briefings and Presentations to Boards and Commissions: Conduct 2 briefings each for the City
Council and the Tarrant Regional Water District Board.
III. Develop Conceptual Design Plans and Cost Estimates
A. Urban Analysis and Architectural Design
1. Develop an architectural design schematic for each bridge, including connections (ramps,
stairs, etc.) to the future sidewalks and to the future trail system under the bridges.
2. Provide a conceptual lighting design plan and report for each bridge for roadway illumination,
pedestrian/bicycle illumination, and trail system lighting located under the bridges.
3. Provide a conceptual landscape plan for each bridge for proposed landscaping on
approaches, retaining walls and bridges.
4. Architectural renderings will be completed for each bridge as follows:
a) Overall rendered architectural plan (1" = 25'-0") at the 60% and 100% design phases.
b) Overall rendered architectural elevation (1" = 25'-0") at the 60% and 100% design
phases.
c) Overall rendered architectural sections (1" = 25'-0") at the 60% and 100% design
phases.
d) One 3D rudimentary design study perspective view at the 60% and 100% design
phase.
e) One 3D rudimentary design study perspective view along the top at the 100% design
phase.
f) Detailed plans and sections (1/4" = 1'0") for railings, bridgeheads, and transition
points at the 100% design phase. Informal plans and sections for these items
produced as necessary during the design phase.
6. In conjunction with selected public artist, provide a report describing the opportunities and
conceptual sketches for public art on each of the bridges/approaches/retaining wall, etc.
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B. Engineering Conceptual Design and Cost Estimates
1. Develop of a Design Schematic for each bridge. The schematic shall be based on TxDOT
and City of Fort Worth design standards, as applicable, and developed in coordination with
bypass channel designers. Any design exceptions necessary for schematic approval shall be
identified and a "request for design exception" shall be prepared for TxDOT and City
approval.
2. Develop Roadway Design Criteria
a) Apply appropriate Roadway Design Criteria and complete the Design Summary
Report (DSR) for the project and submit to the City of Fort Worth and TxDOT for
approval. Use the design criteria to identify the maximum and minimum values for all
design elements.
b) Design Schematic - Develop three (3) schematic plans (one for each bridge) to the
30%, 60%, 90% and 100% design phases. Typical sections will be identified for
each roadway. Preliminary profile grades will be developed. The schematics will be
developed using MicroStation and Geopak with topographic mapping provided by the
City of Fort Worth.
(1) Typical Sections (no station limits shown)
(2) Project description information, traffic data (ADT), and CSJ Numbers
(3) Proposed horizontal geometry
(4) Proposed new pavement areas with lane lines and traffic direction arrows
(5) Vertical Geometry with curve data and tangent grades
(6) Proposed drainage improvements requiring major structures affecting the
road profile grade
(7) Proposed bridge structures showing approximate span lengths and bent
centerline locations
(8) Preliminary right-of-way lines, with station reference callouts and offsets
(9) Property lines and common ownership symbols where available and
property owner names
(10) Preliminary unmodified cross sections at even 100' stations. Cross
sections will contain the following as suggested information: existing and
proposed ground, proposed ground and pavement, side slope rates,
existing right-of-way lines (as appropriate), retaining walls, ditches, limits of
the pavement structural section (bottom of subbase). Optional items
displayed may include buildings, utilities, and any other critical features.
(11) Identify potential right-of-way (ROW) requirements during the schematic
development process.
(12) Coordinate with the City and TxDOT to determine the preliminary
pavement design to be used for the project.
(13) Develop a conceptual construction sequence narrative for the project,
including overall plan showing detour plan.
3 Construction Cost Estimates - Develop preliminary construction cost estimates for each
roadway. The construction cost estimate will include bridge elements, roadway items,
structures and retaining walls. As the project advances through development the base
estimates for each alignment will be updated at the 30%, 60%, 90% and 100% conceptual
phases to reflect the most current design effort.
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4. Research Existing Utilities - Contact each franchise utility company known to have facilities
within the project area to provide utility information in the form of as-built drawings or on-site
identification of their facilities. This effort will serve the purpose of beginning a dialog with the
utilities to keep them informed of the project progress and how it will affect their facility.
Surveying
Surveying services will be provided on an as-needed basis throughout conceptual and schematic design
of the three bridges. Individual survey task orders will be approved by the City of Fort Worth prior to
commencement of the work.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Investigations -The geotechnical investigation consists of field and laboratory
investigations, engineering analysis, and a preliminary report addressing design details described above.
The specific elements are:
A. Site reconnaissance, utility clearance coordination, and survey of offset boring locations. The
Geotech sub-consultant will coordinate the boring operations with both the Surveyor and the
Archeological sub-consultant. The Archeological sub-consultant will be review the bore corings as part of
their scope of work.
B. Mobilization of drilling equipment to site
C. Eleven (11) bridge borings to 85' depth
D. Bridge borings will be sampled intermittently to the surface of the gray unweathered limestone. The
unweathered gray limestone will be continuously cored to the total depth indicated. TOOT cone
penetration tests will be performed at 5' intervals along the entire boring lengths.
E. Ten (10) retaining wall borings will be drilled to depths of 30'
F. TOOT cone penetration tests will be performed at all boring locations at 5' intervals along the entire
boring lengths.
G. Appropriate measures will be taken during drilling operations in areas where hazardous materials are
encountered. No environmental or analytical testing is included in the scope of this proposal.
H. Groundwater measurements will be made at each boring location.
I. Geotechnical laboratory testing will include Atterberg Limits (PI), moisture content, hand
penetrometer strength/swell profiling, unconfined compressive strength tests, swell testing, soluble
sulfates, sieve analysis, -200 sieve tests, unit weight, consolidation tests and consolidated direct
shear tests.
J. Geotechnical Report with boring logs, plan of borings, and recommendations for the following.
1. Bridge pier foundations including allowable bearing capacity, skin friction, passive resistance
for support of lateral loads, lateral subgrade modulus values for resistance to lateral loads
2. Allowable bearing capacity for Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls
3. Design recommendations to reduce long term creep of MSE walls due to slope creep,
adjacent utility excavations and expansive clay soils with high shrink/swell potential
4. Global stability beneath MSE Walls
5. Recommendations for drilled shaft walls if global stability conditions are not adequate for
support of MSE walls
6. Evaluation of channel excavation spoil for use during embankment construction
7. Evaluation of soluble sulfates regarding potential for corrosion to buried concrete due to
sulfate attack
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Environmental Analysis
I. The following information presents the scope of services for preparing separate Categorical Exclusion (CE)
documents for the proposed North Main Street Bridge, Henderson Street Bridge and the White Settlement
Road Bridge. The Upper Trinity River Central City Fort Worth, Texas Final Environmental Impact Statement
(FEIS) prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District will be used for tiering
purposes in preparing the CE documents in accordance with TxDOT Fort Worth District requirements and 23
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
A. Data Collection and Evaluation — Identify, collect, and review various data for evaluation and use in
subsequent tasks in preparing the project CE documents.
B. Field Reviews— Conduct field reviews to characterize and document the existing conditions of each
bridge project area relative to the various physical, biological, social and economic resource categories.
C. Data Synthesis —Compile and evaluate previously collected data acquired for the field reviews, as
well as data collected during the field reviews and subsequent data collection efforts.
D. Project Impacts Evaluation — Review the conceptual/preliminary design schematics for each bridge
and other information to determine and evaluate actual and potential impacts to the identified physical,
biological, and social and economic resource categories.
E. Historic Resource Survey—Conduct historic resource investigations in support of the CE documents
for the three bridges. The surveys will be performed in accordance with TxDOT requirements and 23
CFR.
F. Geoarcheological Investigations—Perform geoarcheological investigations in support of the CE
documents for the three bridge locations in accordance with TxDOT guidelines and 23 CFR.
G. Noise Analysis —Conduct a noise analysis for each bridge location in accordance with TxDOT
requirements and in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model
version 2.5.
H. Preliminary Draft Categorical Exclusion Documents - Prepare the preliminary draft CE document for
each bridge and provide two (2) copies of each document to the City, TRWD, TxDOT, USACE and
Tarrant County for review and comment.
I. Revised Draft Categorical Exclusion Documents —Subsequent to receipt of review comments on the
preliminary draft CE documents, prepare the revised draft CE documents and provide two (2) copies of
each document to the TxDOT Fort Worth District for their review coordination with the TxDOT
Environmental Affairs Division (ENV) and FHWA. Provide two (2) copies of each document to the City,
TRWD, USACE and Tarrant County.
J. Final Draft Categorical Exclusion Documents— Subsequent to receipt of review comments from the
TxDOT ENV and FHWA on the revised draft CE documents, prepare the final draft CE documents and
provide two (2) copies of each document to the City, TRWD, USACE, Tarrant County, TxDOT Fort Worth
District, TxDOT ENV and the FHWA.
K. Meeting of Affected Property Owners— Coordinate with the TRWD and Tarrant County in conducting
the Meetings of Affected Property Owners (MAPO) for each bridge location in accordance with TxDOT
Fort Worth District requirements for areas where right of way will be acquired. This effort includes the
preparation and coordination of draft and final memorandums addressing the MAPO process for each
bridge. MAPO memorandums will be provided to the City, TRWD and Tarrant County for review and
comment prior to transmitting memorandums to the TxDOT Fort Worth District. The MAPO meetings will
be coordinated with the City, TRWD, Tarrant County and TxDOT Fort Worth District and it is assumed
that City and TxDOT Fort Worth representatives will facilitate and participate in the meetings.
L. Final Categorical Exclusion Documents —Subsequent to completion of the MAPO process for each
bridge, prepare the final CE documents and provide two (2) copies of each document and one electronic
copy to the City, TRWD, USACE, Tarrant County, TxDOT Fort Worth District, TxDOT ENV and the
FHWA.
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M. Notice of Availability— Prepare, coordinate and advertise the Notice of Availability for the CE
documents in accordance with TxDOT requirements. The notice will be advertised in up to three local
newspapers and it is assumed the City will pay the newspaper advertisement costs.
Project Management
Provide comprehensive project management for all tasks and project phases, including meeting coordination,
budget and schedule oversight, monthly invoicing of the City, project file maintenance, coordination with all
subconsultants, oversight of quality control/quality assurance tasks and communication with the City of Fort Worth
staff and officials and other project stakeholders, including TxDOT, the USACE, TRWD, and Tarrant County.
Special Services— Urban Design
This Scope of Services does not include the preparation of any physical models or representations of the bridges.
Should it be determined that a physical model of one or more bridges is required and the City is in agreement,
TCB will prepare a separate proposal for preparing the model(s) and obtain authorization from the City for
performing such services.
Special Services— Environmental Analysis
Our Scope of Services does not include the special services identified below or any additional services other than
as described in the Scope of Services. It is expected that all permitting activities with the Corps of Engineers will
be accomplished in subsequent project phases.
A. Preparation and coordination of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404
Preconstruction Notification document and Concept Mitigation Plan Report.Performance of a Section
404 waters of the U.S. boundary delineation and survey.
B. Preparation and coordination of a USACE Section 404 Individual Permit Application.
C. Performance of air quality analysis in accordance with TxDOT requirements.
D. Preparation of an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement in accordance with
TxDOT requirements.
E. Performance of a noise barrier workshop in accordance with TxDOT requirements.
F. Performance of Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments to determine presence and
extent of environmental contamination.
Should it be determined that a special service is required and the City is in agreement, TCB will prepare a
separate proposal for such services and obtain authorization from the City for performing such services.
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SRC/Steering Committee/Public Meeting Work Program
Trinity River Vision Bridges
Participants
Meeting/Workshop Consultant SRC Steering Public Comments
Team Committee
Project Inception:Background research and data collection, including geotechnical
investigations, will occur prior to any meetings or workshops. The information collected
during this initial phase will be used to understand technical and budgetary project
constraints that affect the design o each brill e.
Design Team X X Refine identified
Workshop 41 constraints based on
background research and
data collection completed.
Prepare visuals and design
concepts and elements to
present at first Steering
Committee meeting and
first Public meeting.
Steering Committee X X X Explore each bridge site
Meeting 41 and function. Present
overall design concepts
and receive input from
Steering Committee.
Present specific design
elements and receive input
from Steering Committee.
Present feasible bridge
types based on identified
constraints and receive
input from Steering
Committee. Note: This
presentation will draw
heavily from the
information presented
during the project
interview presentation.
30% Design Phase: Consultant Design Team develops multiple design options for each
bridge and specific design elements based on input from first round of meetings. The team
will develop, analyze and test multiple design options within identified constraints.
Design Team X X Finalize multiple design
Workshop 42 —30% options for the bridges and
design elements, based
upon work completed
during the 30% design
phase. Each workable
option will be developed
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for presentation to the
Steering Committee with a
comparative analysis
relative to the other
options presented.
Steering Committee X X X Multiple design options
Meeting#2: 30% are presented to the
Steering Committee for
their input. At the end of
this meeting, the design
team will have a good
understanding of the
design concepts to carry
forward, although some
work may still be done to
confirm one concept over
another.
60% Design Phase: Design work after the 30% DRC meeting will eliminate multiple
options and focus on a preferred option for each bridge.
Formal 60%plan review submittal to review agencies occurs. Next set of meetings occurs
after review comments are received.
Design Team X X Produce a recognizable
Workshop #3 —60% visual for each bridge,
including specific design
elements and linkages to
trails, etc.
Steering Committee X X X Visuals of each bridge will
Meeting #3 — 60% be presented for
discussion and input.
Although not yet final, the
team will present a
concept for each bridge
that is a "preferred" design
with additional
refinements still to be
developed for some
elements. The visuals
show will begin to reflect
the actual "look" of each
bridge.
60% Public X X X X The purpose of this
Meeting: meeting is to review the
footprints of the three
bridge designs to inform
the public about the right
of way required for each
bridge.
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90% Design Phase: Continue final refinements of design of the preferred alternative for
each bridge.
Formal 90%plan review submittal to review agencies occurs. Next set of meetings occurs
after review comments are received.
Design Team X X Finalize complete
Workshop#4 - architectural renderings
Final and exhibits for
presentation to Steering
Committee.
Steering Committee X X X Present final architectural
Meeting#4 - Final renderings and exhibits to
Steering Committee.
100% Plans Complete
SRC = Staff review committee consisting of City, TRWD and County staff.
Steering Committee =Design review committee consisting of project stakeholders; to be appointed.
Public = General public.
Note: This table does not include the Meeting of Affected Property Owners (MAPO) that will be a
part of the process to complete the Categorical Exclusions. The MAPO meetings will be held
separately and involve only those participants required by regulation.
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
The CONSULTANT shall be compensated a total lump sum fee of
$1,321,750.00 for the project. Payment of the lump sum shall be considered full
compensation for the services described in Attachment A for all labor, materials,
supplies and equipment necessary to complete the services. The lump sum fee
includes an allowance of $50,000 for survey task orders as described in
Attachment A.
The CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices to the City for all work
performed under this agreement set forth in Article III, Terms of Payment. The
monthly invoices will contain a description of the tasks performed for that
particular month, percent complete for each task, amount budgeted for each
task, portion of budget amount expended, previous billing totals and total for
invoice.
ATTACHMENT C
AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD CONTRACT
AND
GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES
City Project No. 00144
Central City Project Conceptual and Schematic Bridge Design and
Environmental Analysis
1. Article IV, Paragraph K, 2d. Change the notice of cancellation from forty-five (45)
days to thirty (30) days. Revise the first sentence to read:
"A minimum of thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or material change in
coverage shall be provided to the CITY."
2. Article IV, Paragraph K, 2e. Revise the sentence to read:
"Insurers for all policies must be authorized or approved to do business in
the State of Texas and..."
3. Article IV, Paragraph K, 2i. Delete this item in its entirety.
4. Revise Article IV, Paragraph K. (2) (a) to delete the words "agents, and
volunteers" and revise the second sentence to read:
"The term CITY shall include its employees, officers, and officials as
respects the contracted services."
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/11/2006
DATE: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
LOG NAME: 20TRV BRIDGES REFERENCE NO.: C-21560
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Contract with Turner Collie and Braden for the
Conceptual and Schematic Bridge Design/Engineering and Environmental Analysis for the Fort
Worth Central City Project, also known as Trinity Uptown Bridges (2004 CIP Project 00144)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering Services
Contract with Turner Collie and Braden in the amount of $1,321,750 for the Conceptual and Schematic
Bridge Design/Engineering and Environmental Analysis for the Fort Worth Central City Project, also known
as Trinity Uptown Bridges (2004 CIP Project 00144).
DISCUSSION:
The engineering services contract is needed for the preparation of surveys, conceptual and schematic
plans, cost estimates, and environmental analysis for the construction of three bridges (Henderson Street,
White Settlement Road and Main Street) as a component of the Central City Project. Based upon review of
written Statements of Qualifications and interviews, Turner Collie and Braden (TCB) was selected as the
best qualified firm to perform this work. TCB has proposed to perform the necessary work for a lump sum
fee of $1,321,750. City Staff considers this fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services to be
performed. TCB is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance and the recent City Council resolution
stating a goal of at least 25% MWBE participation for Trinity River Vision related projects. With this
engineering services contract, TCB is committing to a goal of 26% M/WBE participation.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISCTRICTS 2 and 9, MAPSCO 62 Y and Q.
HISTORY
Over the last several years, the City of Fort Worth, the Tarrant Regional Water District, Streams and
Valleys, Inc., and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have worked together to prepare the Trinity River
Vision master plan. The plan's geographic scope is 88 miles of the Trinity River corridor, and its primary
objectives include flood control, enhanced recreational opportunities, ecosystem restoration, and economic
redevelopment. A central feature of the Trinity River Vision (TRV) master plan is the Fort Worth Central
City project, also known as the Trinity Uptown Plan. This plan promotes construction of a bypass channel
and construction of three new bridges over the channel at Henderson Street, North Main Street, and White
Settlement Road that will serve as critical linkages between Trinity Uptown and other districts of the
City. As the first elements to be built in the Central City project, these bridges will establish design
elements which will be reflected in subsequent structures. A cornerstone of the Trinity Uptown Plan is to
create a more livable and dynamic Uptown area of the City of Fort Worth that is defined by a more
accessible Downtown riverfront. The Fort Worth City Council adopted the Trinity River Vision Master Plan
on June 3, 2003 (M&C G-13989) and included $4.5 million in the 2004 CIP to support the street/bridge
infrastructure portion of the TRV project.
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The following are major milestones along the project timeline:
2000: Trinity River Vision Master Plan created
2003: TIF District created; Trinity River Vision Master Plan adopted by City
2004: Preliminary Trinity Uptown Design completed
2004: Federal funding authorized, with initial funding level of$110 million
2005: Transportation Reauthorization Bill included $12.8 million for Henderson and North Main Streets
2006: Record of Decision (ROD) received from the US Army Corps of Engineers
2006: Begin design and engineering of bridges
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the
Street Improvement fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
C200 531200 209230014430 $1,321,750.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc Ott (6122)
Originating Department Head: Robert Goode (7804)
Additional Information Contact: Thomas Leuschen (2442)
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