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CITY OF FORT WORTH-105 CONTRACT NUMBER 582-18-80091
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AMENDMENT NUMBER 3
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the City of Fort Worth
(Performing Party) agree to amend Contract Number 582-18-80091• (Contract) in
accordance with General Terms and Conditions, Section 1.2, to revise the cost budget
sheets for Fiscal Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2019 (FY18 and FY19) and the Scope of
Work (SOW). In addition, FY18 funds will be reduced by $10,462.04 and FY19 funds
will be increased by $10,462.04. The two-year total combined funding for FY18 and
FY19 remains unchanged.
Performing Party will continue to operate and maintain four continuous air monitoring
stations(CAMS)in the Fort Worth,Texas area.
The following outlines the changes in this amendment:
The Original Contract Amount(FY18 -FY19) $206,934.00
Contract Amendment 1 (FY18 -SOW Revision) $0.00
Contract Amendment 2(FY18 -VIN Correction) $0.00
Contract Amendment 3 (FY18-FY19-Budget/SOW Revision) $0.00
The Total Contract Amount $206,934.00
1. TCEQ has revised the Scope of Work and incorporated it in its entirety as
Attachment A of this amendment and is effective upon execution of this
Amendment.
2. TCEQ has revised the Cost Budget Sheets for FY18, as set out in Attachment B,
and FY19, as set out in Attachment C.
All other conditions and requirements of Contract Number 582-18-80091 remain
unchanged.
Texas Commission on City of Fort Worth
Environmental Quality
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Authorized Signature &f Authorized Signature
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QF.FR7�'ji PROVED AS TO FOR AND LEGALITY:
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XAS CITY SECRETARY'
FT, WORTH,TX
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ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK
I.FACTS/PURPOSE
The Performing Party will operate, support,and maintain the air monitoring
stations listed below in Table I.A,in accordance with 40 Code of Federal
Regulations(CFR)Parts 50 and 58,the effective Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ)quality assurance project plan(Q,APP)pertaining
to the State or Local Air Monitoring Stations(SLAMS)/Photochemical
Assessment Monitoring Stations(PAMS)/National Core(NCore)/Border and
Federally Funded Special Purpose Monitor(SPM)network,equipment standard
operating procedures(SOPs), and the Preventive Maintenance Instructions(PMI)
Manual.Documentation is available upon request.
Table I.A lists monitoring equipment(excluding related support equipment) and
air monitoring stations operated,supported, and maintained under this
contract.
Table LA:Equipment
.Station :rW , e �
Keller Alta Vista Road,Fort O, continuous
Worth SR continuous
AQS#48-439-2003 met continuous
CAMS 17
Arlington Municipal 5504 South Collins NO/N0,1NO. continuous
Airport Street,Arlington 03 continuous
AQS#48-439-3011
CAMS 61 SR continuous
met continuous
Eagle Mountain Lake 14290 Morris Dido O, continuous
AQS#48-439-0075 Newark Road,Eagle SR continuous
CAMS 75 Mountain
met continuous
California Parkway 1198 California CO continuous
North Parkway North,Fort NO/NO,/NO. continuous
AQS#48-439-1053 Worth
CAMS 1053 met continuous
*-number
AQS-Air Quality System
CAMS-continuous air monitoring station
CO-carbon monoxide
FRM-federal reference method
met-meteorological equipment with sensors for monitoring temperature,wind speed,and wind direction
NOIN0.1NO.-oxides of nitrogen;includes nitric oxide(NO)and nitrogen dioxide(NO,)
o,'-ozone
SR-solar radiation
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U.ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS
A. Grants
This contract is contingent on continued federal funding through grants
awarded under Section 105 of the Federal Clean Air Act.
B.Budget-Change Request
As needed, the Performing Party shall submit to the TCEQ Network
Coordinator a budget change request with a revised cost budget sheet
including a brief justification. The TCEQ will provide comments, deny,or
approve the request.Budget changes are required for:
• cumulative transfers among direct cost categories not to exceed 10
percent(%)of the total costs for the current year's budget;
• transfers of funds allotted for training;
• changes in key personnel in cases where specified in an application or
grant award; or
• subcontracting those activities which are central to the purposes of the
award.
C.Contract Amendments
As needed, the Performing Party shall submit to the TCEQ Network
Coordinator a request for a contract amendment with a revised cost budget
sheet,if necessary.The TCEQ will provide comments, deny, or approve the
request.If approved, a contract amendment will be initiated by the Network
Coordinator.A contract amendment shall be required for:
• cumulative transfers among direct cost budget categories that exceed
10% of the total current year's budget;or
• when extra funds are available from other local program(s) to be used by
the Performing Party.
As needed, and as agreed upon by both parties,the TCEQ may perform a
contract amendment to account for changes to the stations and/or
equipment listed in Table LA.Performing Party shall return signed contract
amendment within 30 days of receipt.
D.Purchase of Items Over $1,000.00 per unit
• Prior to purchase, the Performing Party must submit a request and
justification to the TCEQ Network Coordinator for approval to purchase
items with a unit acquisition cost of$1,000.00 or more.
• Within 30 days of the start of the fiscal year,the Performing Party shall
submit an equipment replacement plan for all scheduled equipment
replacement.
E.This contract details work to be performed in fiscal years(FY) 2018 and 2019.
• FY 2018 begins September 1, 2017, and ends August 31; 2018.
• FY 2019 begins September 1, 2018, and ends August 31, 2019.
F. Calendar quarters are defined as:
• 1"quarter:January-March
• 2id quarter:April-June'
• 3n4 quarter:July-September
• 4te quarter:October-December
G.Fiscal and seasonal quarters are defined as:
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• 1"quarter. September-November
• 2.4 quarter:December-February
• 3rd quarter:March-May
• 411 quarter:June-August
H. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assessments
On an ongoing basis,both the TCEQ and the United States Environmental
Protection Agency(U.S.EPA)reserve the right to assess monitors operated by
the Performing Party,which includes performance evaluation,inspection,
surveillance,peer review,or audit. Such assessments are expected to be
announced and coordinated with the Performing Party's staff.
III.TCEQ RESPONSIBILITIES/DESIGNATION OF STAFF
A.Provide all monitoring equipment,parts,supplies, and consumables needed for
operation,repair,and maintenance of all air monitoring equipment,including
replacement of unserviceable equipment.
B:Provide contract oversight and act as a liaison between the Performing Party and
the EPA.
C.Provide contract related documents such as SOPS, QAPPs,business practices,
PMIs, or TCEQ guidance documents when requested by the Performing Party.
Where the Performing Party chooses to develop and maintain its own quality
documents, the TCEQposts those documents on the internal web page during
the term of the contract and includes them in the project QAPPs.
D.Provide the Performing Party staff with individual virtual private network(VPN)
access accounts to check the site status remotely and update electronic operator
logs via the TCEQ internal status report webpage during the term of the
contract.
E.Provide limited technical support related to TCEQ air monitoring equipment by
phone, email,or on-site visits, during regular.business days between the hours
of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST on standard business days.
F.Conduct annual air monitoring station field audits.'
G.Designate staff to provide contract oversight.
• Holly Landuyt(512) 239-1762 is the Network Coordinator and point-of-
contact for this contract.
• Rhoshel Steib(512) 239-1733 is the Contract Specialist.
Additional experienced TCEQ staff are available in the absence of those
listed above. Contact information for technical staff is available upon
request.
IV.PERFORMING PARTY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Maintain,troubleshoot, and/or repair equipment at all monitoring sites
listed in Table 1JL
B. At a minimum,provide one primary operator with at least six months
experience with ambient air monitoring equipment and one backup site
operator with similar experience.These site operators must be
electrical/mechanical grade technicians capable of operating and performing
light maintenance on meteorological hardware and electronic monitoring
equipment. Staff must be proficient in the use of digital volt meters and
personal computers.
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C. Designate a.project representative who receives communications from the
TCEQ,manages the work being performed, and acts on behalf of the
Performing Party as an authorized.representative.,Participate In monthly
phone calls with the TCEQ Network Coordinator. Calls will be scheduled as
agreed upon by both parties and documented in writing by the TCEQ
Network Coordinator.
D. Possess and utilize the information,practical knowledge,techniques, and
skills to comply with federal and state air monitoring rules,including those
listed in the effective Code of Federal Regulations.
E. Communicate effectively and promptly with TCEQ technical staff to
troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment.Address all warnings and failures
as soon as detected, or no later than the next business day.
F. Ensure at least one operator is present during all TCEQ assessments or site
visits.At least one assessment per year should be expected.More frequent
assessments may occur if significant or persistent data quality issues occur.
If the data quality objectives are not met, the Performing Party must produce
a corrective action plan in writing,within 30 days of notification or set
deadline,including:
a. an assignable root cause for not meeting this specification;
b. the programmatic impact;
c. specific corrective actions taken or planned to address the
nonconformance;
d. specific corrective actions taken or planned to prevent recurrence;
e. a timeline for completing each action;
f. the means by which corrective action completion will be documented;
g. the means by which corrective action'will be verified as effective;and
h. the individual(s)responsible for implementation.
G. Operate monitoring equipment according to federal regulations, established
applicable SOPS,PMIs, QAPPs, and any other guidance documents.This
documentation is available upon request.
H. Operate air monitoring equipment according to Table VIH.A and ensure the
deliverables listed are performed adequately and on time.Document
completion and submit deliverables in the manner listed in Table VIH.A.
I. Monitor the site status remotely through the agency's internal status report
webpage using the TCEQ-provided VPN access.Ensure individual VPN access
accounts remain active.If VPN access is lost,notify the TCEQ Network
Coordinator upon discovery.VPN access accounts are issued to individuals
annually and must not be shared amongst Performing Party's staff.
J. Reply in writing to all TCEQ requests by set deadlines.Promptly respond to
and comply with verbal and written guidance from the TCEQ Network
Coordinator and technical support staff
K. -Document all site activities in the electronic operator log,including but not
limited to requirements listed in SOPs, before leaving a site where access to
electronic log is available or within twos business days where site access to
electronic logs is not available.
L Ensure the date of certification all equipment and gas cylinders is current.
Prior approval is required to use any expired equipment or cylinders.
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M. Document all equipment and gas cylinder changes in Hardware Tracker
within two business days of the change.
N. Request TCEQ approval prior to all travel related to this contract. Once
approved,make travel arrangements and cover expenses for staff to attend
all requested trainings, demonstrations of competency, and meetings.
0. Maintain and provide as needed: documentation of shipping expenses,
insurance costs(required)whether using the TCEQ account or other, and any
additional information necessary to track equipment or be reimbursed for
the activity.
P. When visiting the TCEQ headquarters, all staff must enter through the front
of the building, check in with the security guard, and be escorted by TCEQ
staff.
Q. Notify the TCEQ Network Coordinator immediately of any damages due to
accident or vandalism.Provide pictures,police reports, and communications
to provide remedy within 48 hours of discovery.The TCEQ is not responsible
for damages-due to negligence of the Performing Party or its subcontractors.
The Performing Party must provide adequate replacement for equipment
that is lost, stolen, or damaged due to negligence by the Performing Party or
any subcontractor.
R. Upon request by the TCEQ,provide guided tours of the monitoring sites to
local school districts or governing agencies, not to exceed four hours per
quarter.
S. Complete the Basic Siting Criteria checklist every six months, and submit a
copy to the TCEQ Network Coordinator, and notify the TCEQ Network
Coordinator of any non-conformance or obstructions to the monitoring path
upon discovery.
T. Complete the CAMS Operator and Safety Checklists on a monthly basis and
notify the TCEQ Network Coordinator about any non-conformance upon
discovery.
U. Identify, obtain, and document any necessary safety training annually.
Ensure all training is documented and records are maintained for a
minimum of five years and provided to the TCEQ Network Coordinator
upon request.
V. Provide logistical support related to relocating or establishing a new air
monitoring site:This may include,but is not limited to,locating a new site,
providing access to contractors and utility companies for site construction,
and reviewing and documenting site construction activities.
W. Contract with a TCEQ approved National Environmental Laboratory
Accreditation Program(NELAP) accredited analytical laboratory using only
accredited methods for analysis of non-continuous samples if samples are
not analyzed by the TCEQ
X. Match TCEQ expenditures by contributing 33%of the total project costs.
Ensure each invoice includes supporting documentation demonstrating that
the Performing Party-is contributing the required match for the period
specified on the invoice.
Y. Obtain TCEQ's written approval prior to allowing third party access to a
monitoring site.The TCEQ may request the names and titles of individuals
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seeking approval to enter a site and a schedule of the dates and times when
site visits are anticipated.
Z. Obtain TCEQ's written approval prior to adding any non-TCEQ equipment to
a site.The TCEQ may request a summary of the equipment sought to be
added and its impact,if any,on existing TCEQ equipment and siting criteria.
V.DESCRIPTION OF DELIVERABLES
The Performing Party must operate and maintain the air monitoring stations
listed in Section I according to all applicable federal regulations and all effective
TCEQ QAPPs,SOPs, and PMIs,as well as any additional guidance provided by the
TCEQ Network Coordinator to meet existing, and future,federal and state air
monitoring requirements.TCEQ documents can be accessed through the TCEQ
Rhone page and are also available upon request.
VI.ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
A.The Performing Party is required to provide the TCEQ with at least an 85 %
quarterly data return from all monitors and samplers.If the 85% data return
is not achieved,assignable cause must be identified within a week after each
month end.Assignable causes may include acts of nature(tornadoes,
hurricanes,hail,etc.),'vandalism, or circumstances beyond the control of the
Performing Party.Neglect of the site is not an assignable cause.
B.Failure to meet 85%quarterly data returns without assignable cause may
result in discretionary payment reductions. Considerations for the reduction
of payment will consist of evaluation of the Performing Party's performance
of required operating procedures,quality control procedures, and effective
and timely communication of non-compliance.issues.Any payment
adjustment made under this section is cumulative with all other remedies,
and non-compliance issues may require additional corrective action.
C.The parties agree that the following payment reductions represent a
reasonable calculation of damages to the TCEQ in the event that the
Performing Party fails to meet the required 85%quarterly data return
without an assignable cause.
a. The TCEQ may reduce payment to the Performing Party for a non-
compliant quarter by up to 25% of the total amount invoiced.
b. Payment reductions made under this section may not reduce the total
amount paid to Performing Party for an entire fiscal year by.more than
25%of the total amount invoiced.After receipt of the fourth quarter
invoice, TCEQ will perform an accounting of all payment reductions and
make necessary adjustments to the final payment to ensure that
Performing Party is paid at least 75% of the total amount invoiced for the
fiscal year.
VII.ANNUAL VENDOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Failure to meet contract deliverables will be noted and documented in the TCEQ
Network Coordinator's annual performance evaluation of the Performing Party,
and may determine the continuation of this contract.
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VIII.SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES
The Performing Party must provide the deliverables listed in Table VIII.A to the
TCEQ in accordance with the noted timeframes.
Table VIII.A:Contract Deliverables
Deliverables uipme . OEM
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Quality NO/NO,/NO., As part of the SLAMS network, TCEQ Network
Assurance 0,,met, SR participate in all reviews of the Coordinator
Project Plan SLAMS QAPP.Submit
(QAPP)Review revised/updated appendices
detailing any deviations in the
Performing Party's implementation
of the TCEQ OAPP,or a certification
that no changes were made,within
30 days,of the request from the
Network Coordinator.
• By mutual agreement,the
Performing Party and TCEQ may
amend the QAPP as necessary to
reflect changes in work to be
performed under this contract to
meet data quality objectives(DQOs).
• Read all QAPP documents applicable
to Performing Party's program and
send TCEQ Network Coordinator an
email"read receipt"agreeing to
abide by QAPP.
Quality NO/NO2/NO., • A minimum of 120 days prior to the TCEQ Network
Management 03,met,SR expiration of the most current Coordinator
Plan(QMP) TCEQ-approved Performing Party
Review OMP,submit a draft revised QMP or
a signed certification letter that no
changes were made to the existing
plan to the TCEQ Network
Coordinator.
• Ensure the QMP adheres to U.S.EPA
Requirements For Quality Assurance
Project Plans(QA/R2).
• By mutual agreement,the
Performing Party and TCEQ may
amend the QUIP as necessary to
reflect changes in work to be
performed under this contract to
meet DQOs.
• QMPs are reviewed on a biennial
basis.
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Data NO/NO2/NO„ Collect and monitor continuous LEADS via VPN or
Collection 0,,met,SR ambient air data and operate non- through the on-site
continuous samplers according to data logger
applicable Standard Operating
Procedures(SOPs)and the U.S.EPA
Monitoring Schedule.
Review continuous data in Leading
Environmental Analysis and Display
System(LEADS)daily to ensure
sampler function.Document this
review in the electronic operator log
on the day it occurs.
Equipment NO/NO2/NO., • Respond to equipment warnings, TCEQ Network
Failure 0,,met,SR failures or malfunctions by visiting Coordinator,
Response the site on the same day if feasible, Equipment Support
but no later than the next business Workgroup(ESWG),
day. and
• Notify TCEQ in writing within one Leads via VPN
business day of problem resolution.
• Document all equipment actions
and subsequent resolution in the
electronic operator log and
hardware tracker.
Equipment NO/NOWNO„ . Report equipment failures or TCEQ ESWG,
Failure and 0,,met,SR malfunctions in writing the same Network
Sample Loss day as discovered. Include Coordinator,and
Report symptoms or cause of failure and Leads via VPN
contact information for the
Performing Party personnel
immediately available to
troubleshoot.
• Report in writing within one
business day if ariy continuous
monitor fails to collect data for
more than 48 consecutive hours.
Include reason for data loss and
corrective action plan.
Laboratory NO/NO2/NO„ • Perform eight LCCs per year,two lcc@tceq.texas.gov
Control Check 03 per seasonal quarter,approximately
(LCC)and 45 days apart per instrument.
Reports For each LCC,download a new
worksheet from the TCEQ Rhone
page at http://rhone4/cgl-
bin/worksheet_docs.pl.
• Enter all LCCs in the electronic
o eratorlo accordin to the
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this contract,identifying the
analyzer,and the date of the LCC.
The originator must review the
worksheet for accuracy.
LCC reports must be independently
reviewed by someone other than the
originator prior to submission to
the TCEQ to ensure accuracy.The
independent review must be
documented.
Submit LCC reports within two
business days of LCC completion.
If corrections are requested by the
TCEQ Network Coordinator,the
Performing Party will correct and
return the worksheet within one
business day.
Preventive NO/NOWN0., . Execute the following: LEADS via VPN
Maintenance O,,met,SR 3-030,Replacement of Air
Instructions Conditioning Unit Return Air Filter,a
(PMI) minimum of every 30 days;
Completion
• 4-014,Analyzer Sample Inlet
Particulate Filter Replacement(O,,
SO,),a minimum of every two
weeks;
4-360,Ambient Sample Line
Replacement,a minimum of once
per year;
• 5-360,Exhaust Scrubber Charcoal
Replacement,a minimum of once
per year;
• 9-180,Zero Air Module Charcoal
Scrubber Replacement,a minimum
of once every six months;
10-360, Calibrator Air Inlet Filter
Change,a minimum of once per
year;
• 26480, Climatronics F460
Temperature Boom Cleaning,a
minimum of every six months;
26-360,Replacement of Wind
Direction and Wind Speed Sensors
or Climatronics F460 a minimum
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of once per year and at failure;
• 30-030,Epply Labs Black and White
Pyranometer(Solar Rad)Cleaning,a
minimum of every 30 days;
• any future PMIs developed for this
equipment with TCEQ notification.
• Enter the completion of each PMI,
and the date of completion,in the
electronic operator log according to
the requirements listed in Section IV
of this contract.
On-Site NO/NOWNO., . Respond within 24 hours of TCEQ Data Quality
Quality O,,met,SR receiving audit request to Team and Network
Assurance acknowledge that the request was Coordinator
(QA)and received.
Performance Submit completed pre-audit
Evaluation(PE) questionnaires by set deadlines.
Audits and
End of Year . Assist TCEQ staff or U.S.EPA
Questionnaire auditors on-site during all TCEQ
audits and assessments.
Upon notification of warnings or
failures from a PE audit,take
corrective action for any warnings
or failures,as soon as practical,but
no later than two business days
after the PE audit.Notify the TCEQ
Network Coordinator of the
corrective actions taken within two
business days of the PE audit.
• Provide a corrective action plan to
the Final Audit Report within 30
days,as described in Section IV,
detailing all actions to correct
findings.In addition,provide a
written response to address any
comments in the report.
Site site • Maintain site free of vegetation TCEQ Network
Maintenance higher than six inches and trash or Coordinator
debris.
• Ensure site remains locked and
secure when staff are not on-site.
Obtain written approval from TCEQ
to change the site lock or
combination.
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Record all site maintenance in the
electronic operator log according to
the requirements listed in Section IV
of this contract.
■ Ensure compliance with siting
criteria in 40 Code of Federal
Regulations(CFR)Part S8 Appendix
E.
■ Complete the Siting Criteria
Checklist every six months and
submit to the TCEQ Network
Coordinator.Notify the TCEQ
Network Coordinator of any threats
to siting criteria when threats occur,
such as the growth of trees or
construction of nearby structures.
■ Complete the CAMS Operator and
Safety Checklists on a monthly basis
for each site.Checklists must be
kept at the site either electronically
or as a physical copy.The checklists
are located on the TCEQ Rhone
page.
■ Notify the TCEQ Network
Coordinator about any non-
conformance or concern on the day
of discovery.
Invoice and NO/NO2/NO., ■ Submit invoices at the following TCEQ Network
Release of O,,met,SR intervals: Coordinator and
Claims o September-November Contract Specialist
Submission ■due December 31
o December-February
■due March 31
o March
■due April 30
o April-May
■due June 30
o June-August
■due October 31
• Submit invoices according the
requirements provided in the TCEQ
Administrative Procedures for
Contracted Operators document.
This document can be found at
http://rhone4/cgi-
bin/worksheet-docs.pl.
Submit completed Release of Claims
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form with final Contract invoice.
• Late submittal of invoices will be
noted and documented in the end of
the year evaluation that may
determine the continuation of this
contract.
• Invoices must include an organized
and detailed breakdown of all
expenditures.
• Invoice submittal extensions must
be requested at least one week
before due date.
• Any inappropriate expenditure,
Including items not related to the
project,will result in the invoice
being rejected.
• If an invoice is rejected,the
Performing Party must submit a
revised invoice within 10 business
days of rejection date.
Data NO/NOWNO„ . Track and submit data TCEQ Network
Completeness O,,met,SR completeness reports with invoice Coordinator and
Reports submissions Leads via VPN
Include description of how data
completeness was determined and
provide justification for data loss
and corrective actions taken.
Inventory NO/NO:/NO., • Notify the Network Coordinator in TCEQ Network
Management O,,met,SR writing within one business day of Coordinator
and Reports equipment or gas cylinder
replacement or change.
• Document any equipment or gas
cylinder replacement or change in
the electronic operator log and
Hardware Tracker according to the
requirements listed in Section IV of
this contract.
• Return inoperable equipment,with
proper documentation of the
problem, to the TCEQ within three
business days of replacement.
• 'Upon request,promptly assist the
Network Coordinator with
maintaining inventory control and
with Inventory Management
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DeliWo slis"anl' efiairies �ubmiYt t�
Awl
Database(IMD)data requests.
• Track and submit quarterly TCEQ
asset inventory reports on the
following schedule with invoice
submissions
o September-November
■due December 31
o December-February
■due March 31
o April-May
■due June 30
o June-August
■due September 30
Demonstration NO/NO,/NO., • Ensure all site operators TCEQ Network
of O,,met,SR demonstrate passing DOCs- Coordinator
Competency . Submit completed DOC forms and
(DOC) supporting documentation to the
TCEQ Network Coordinator for all
equipment and all current operators
within 30 days after the effective
date of this contract.
If an operator is hired after the
effective date of this contract,
submit completed DOC form within
six months of the operator's hire
date.Ensure the operator
demonstrates a passing DOC.
• Complete using DOC form,available
upon request from the TCEQ
Network Coordinator and submit
within 10 business days of
completion.Maintain copies of the
completed forms and any
supporting documentation for a
minimum of 5 years.Make this
documentation available upon
request.
• After one operator obtains DOC
from TCEQ it is the Performing
Party's responsibility to DOC other*
staff members within their
organization according to the
timelines above.
FRM-federal reference method
met-meteorological equipment with sensors for monitoring temperature,wind speed,and wind direction
NO/NOWN0.-oxides of nitrogen;includes nitric oxide(NO)and nitrogen dioxide(NOJ
0,-ozone
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site-trailer,Pence,electrical equipment,and site pad,and any encroaching vegetation
SOP-standard operating procedure
SR-solar radiation
TCEQ-Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
U.S.EPA-United States Environmental Protection Agency
VPN-virtual private network
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Attachment B
City of Ft. Worth 105 Contract-FY18
Cost Budget Change
Cooperative Reimbursement Contract
for State Agencies and Local Governments
1. Budget. Authorized budgeted expenditures for work performed are changed as
follows:
Budget Category Current Budget Cost Amount of Cost Proposed Budget
Information Change Cost Information
Salary/Wages $90,708.00 -$8,527.15 $82,180.85
Fringe Benefits $35,054.00 -$2,778.49 $32,275.51
Travel $800.00 -$304.84 $495.16
Supplies $444.00 -$246.22 $197.78
Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contractual $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Construction $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $11,500.53 -$3,758.28 $7,742.25
Total Direct $138,506.53 415,614.98 $122,891.55
Costs
Indirect Costs $15,921.47 $0.00 $15,921.47
12.66%for 6
months
21.48%for 6
months*
Total Costs $154,428.00 -$15,614.98 $138,813.02
Recipient Cost $50,961.24 -$5,152.94 $4S,808.30
share 33%
TCEQ $103,466.76 -$10,462.04 $93,004.72
Reimbursement
Amount(67%)
*The city of Fort worth maintained the 21.48%Indirect Cost Rate through the first two quarters and changed to the
12.66%Indirect Cost Rate in the last two quarters.
2. Matching Funds. This Contract requires matching funds.
Performing Party must match TCEQ expenditures by contributing 33% of the total
project costs as shown above. Each invoice must demonstrate that the Performing
Party is contributing the required match for the period specified on the invoice
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3. Indirect Cost Reimbursable Rate. The reimbursable rate for this Contract is 21.48%
for the first two quarters and 12.66%for the last two quarters of FY18of(check one):
®salary and fringe benefits
❑modified total direct costs
❑ other direct costs base
If other direct cost base, identify: N/A
This rate is less than or equal to(check one):
®Predetermined Rate—an audited rate that is not subject to adjustment.
❑Negotiated Predetermined Rate—an experienced-based predetermined rate
agreed to by Performing Party and TCEQ.This rate is not subject to
adjustment.
❑Default rate—a standard rate of ten percent of salary/wages may be used in lieu
of determining the actual indirect costs of the service.
4. Other. If Budget Category "Other"is greater than $25,000 or more than 1096 of
budget total,identify the main constituents:
N/A
5. Travel. In order to be reimbursable,travel costs must be specifically authorized in
advance of the travel. Travel costs will be reimbursed only in the amount of actual
costs,up to the maximum allowed by law for employees of the State of Texas at the
time the cost is incurred.
6. Budget Categories. The Budget Categories above have the definitions,
requirements and limitations stated in UGMS. Construction costs are not
reimbursable without prior, specific written authorization from TCEQ
7. Budget Control.
a. Cumulative transfers equal to or less than 10%of the Total Budget.
Performing Party may transfer amounts between the approved direct cost
budget categories so long as cumulative transfers from direct cost budget
categories during the Contract Period do not exceed ten percent(10%) of the i
Total Budget amount. Performing Party must timely submit a Budget Revision
Request(BRR) Form reflecting the revised budget. Upon approval by TCEQ the
BRR will be incorporated into this Contract as though it is a document revised
under General Term and Condition Section 1.2.The 10%limit does not reset
with the approval of each BRR.It resets when an amendment is signed by the
parties reflecting changes to the budget.
b. Cumulative transfers greater than 10%of the Total Budget. TCEQ must pre-
approve in writing all budget revisions that result in the cumulative transfer
from direct cost budget categories of funds greater than 10% of the Total
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Budget during the Contract Period. The Performing Party must request to
amend the Contract.A contract amendment is required before Performing Party
incurs these costs.
c. Performing Party may not transfer amounts to budget categories containing
zero dollars without TCEQ pre-approval in writing.
8. Invoice Submittal. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Contract,invoices must be
submitted to the individual named in TCEQ Project Representatives and Records
Location at monthly intervals. Final invoices shall be submitted within two (2)
calendar months after completing the Scope of Work activities. TCEQ may
unilaterally extend this deadline by e-mail.
a. All invoices must be submitted in a format that clearly shows how the
budget control requirement is being met.
9. Supporting Records. Performing Party shall submit records and documentation to
TCEQ as appropriate for the review and approval of reimbursing costs. TCEQ may
reject invoices without appropriate supporting documentation. TCEQ has the right
to request additional documentation such as expenses for the invoice period,year-
to-date expenses,projected totals for the year(or applicable contract period),
percent of budget spent to date,and percentage of budget projected to be spent.
Performing Party shall maintain records subject to the terms of this Contract.
10. Indirect Costs. Performing Parry's indirect costs will be reimbursed at-the
reimbursable rate entered above. If no reimbursable rate is shown above,indirect
costs are not reimbursable under this Contract. The reimbursable rate must be
less than or equal to the rate authorized under UGMS. To the extent.that the
reimbursable rate is lower than Performing Party's actual indirect costs,
Performing Party is contributing its unreimbursed indirect costs to the successful
performance of this Contract, and waives any right it may have to reimbursement
of those costs(if this Contract requires matching funds,Performing Party. may
claim its unreimbursed indirect costs as part or all of its match).Performing Party
must fund all unreimbursed indirect costs from other funds.It is the Performing
Party's responsibility to ensure that unreimbursed indirect costs are not charged
to other projects which do no benefit from them,and that it uses funding sources
that may be properly used to fund its unreimbursed costs.
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ATTACHMENT C
City of Ft.Worth 105 Contract-FY19
Cost Budget Change
Cooperative Reimbursement Contract
for State Agencies and Local Governments
1. Budget. Authorized budgeted expenditures for work performed are changed as
follows:
Budget Category Current Budget Cost Amount of Cost Proposed Budget
Information Change Cost Information
Salary/Wages $105,708.00 -$10,708.00 $95,000.00
Fringe Benefits $20,054.00 $18,446.00 $38,500.00
Travel $800.00 $1,200.00 $2,000.00
Supplies $444.00 $8,056.00 $8,500.00
Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contractual $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Construction $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $11,355.00 -$2,213.12 $9,141.88
Total Direct $138,361.00 $14,780.88 $153,141.88
Costs
Indirect Costs
Indirect
$16,067.00 $934.10 $16,901.10
Total Costs $154,428.00 $15,614.98 $170,042.98
Recipient Cost $50,961.24 $5,152.94 $56,114.18
share 33%
TCEQ i
Reimbursement $103,466.76 $10,462.04 $113,928.80
Amount 67%)
2. Matching Funds. This Contract requires matching funds.
Performing Party must match TCEQ expenditures by contributing 33 percent(%)of
the total project costs as shown above. Each invoice must demonstrate that the
Performing Party is contributing the required-match for the period specified on the
invoice.
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3. Indirect Cost Reimbursable Rate. The reimbursable rate for this Contract is
12.66%of(check one):
® salary and fringe benefits
❑modified total direct costs
❑other direct costs base
If other direct cost base,identify:N/A-
This rate is less than or equal to(check one):
®Predetermined Rate—an audited rate that is not subject to adjustment.
❑Negotiated Predetermined Rate—an experienced-based predetermined rate
agreed to by Performing Party and TCEQ.This rate is not subject to
adjustment.
❑Default rate—a standard rate of ten percent of salary/wages may be used in lieu
of determining the actual indirect costs of the service.
4. Other. If Budget Category"Other"is greater than$25,000 or more than 10%of
budget total,identify the main constituents:
S. Travel. In order to be reimbursable,travel costs must be specifically authorized in
advance of the travel. Travel costs will be reimbursed only in the amount of actual
costs,up to the maximum allowed by law for employees of the State of Texas at the
time the cost is incurred.
6. Budget Categories. The Budget Categories above have the definitions,
requirements and limitations stated in UGMS. Construction costs are not
reimbursable without prior, specific written authorization from TCEQ
7. Budget Control.
a. Cumulative transfers equal to or less than 10%of the Total Budget.
Performing Party may transfer amounts between the approved direct cost
budget categories so long as cumulative transfers from direct cost budget
categories during the Contract Period do not exceed ten percent(10%)of the
Total Budget amount. Performing Party must timely submit a Budget Revision
Request(ERR) Form reflecting the revised budget. Upon approval by TCEQ the
BRR will be incorporated into this Contract as though it is a document revised
under General Term and Condition Section 1.2.The 10%limit does not reset
with the approval of each BRR.It resets when an amendment is signed by the
parties reflecting changes to the budget.
b. Cumulative transfers greater than 10%of the Total Budget. TCEQ must pre-
approve in writing all budget revisions that result in the cumulative
transfer from direct cost budget categories of funds greater than 10%of
the Total Budget during the Contract Period. The Performing Party must
request to
amend the Contract.A contract amendment is required before Performing Party
incurs these costs.
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c. Performing Party may not transfer amounts to budget categories containing
zero dollars without TCEQ pre-approval in wilting.
8. Invoice Submittal. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Contract,invoices must be
submitted to the individual named in TCEQ Project Representatives and Records
Location at monthly intervals. Final invoices shall be submitted within two(2)
calendar months after completing the Scope of Work activities. TCEQ may
unilaterally extend this deadline by e-mail.
a. All invoices must be submitted In a format that clearly shows how the
budget control requirement is being met.
9. Supporting Records. Performing Party shall submit records and documentation to
TCEQ as appropriate for the review and approval of reimbursing costs. TCEQ may
reject invoices without appropriate supporting documentation. TCEQ has the right
to request additional documentation such as expenses for the invoice period,year-
to-date expenses,projected totals for the year(or applicable contract period),
percent of budget spent to date, and percentage of budget projected to be spent.
Performing Party shall maintain records subject to the terms of this Contract.
10. Indirect Costs. Performing Party's indirect costs will be reimbursed at the
reimbursable rate entered above. If no reimbursable rate is shown above,indirect
costs are not reimbursable under this Contract. The reimbursable rate must be
less than or equal to the rate authorized under UGMS. To the extent that the
reimbursable rate is lower than Performing Party's actual indirect costs,
Performing Party is contributing its unreimbursed indirect costs to the successful
performance of this Contract, and waives any right it may have to reimbursement
of those costs(if this Contract requires matching funds,Performing Party may
claim its unreimbursed indirect costs as part or all of its match).Performing Party
must fund all unreimbursed indirect costs from other funds.It is the Performing
Party's responsibility to ensure that unreirribursed indirect costs are'not charged
to other projects which do no benefit from them,and that it uses funding sources
that may be properly used to fund its unreimbursed costs.
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Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing this document, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring
and administration of this contract, Including ensuring all. performance and reporting
requirements.
r
Anthony Williams.
NAME SIG
Environmental Supervisor
TITLE
0 This form is N/A as No City Funds are associated with this Contract
Printed Name Signature
I
i
YICIAL RECORD
! ,.&,TY SECRETARY
FT WORTH,TX
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/12/2017 -Ordinance No.22864-09-2017
DATE: Tuesday,September 12,2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28367
LOG NAME: 23AIR MONITORING PM10 GRANT TCEQ CONTRACT FY18 THRU FY19
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Federally Funded Grant Agreement with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality in an Amount Not to Exceed$308,856.00
for Air Pollution Control Services,Apply Indirect Costs at Approved
Percentage Rate and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Authorize the execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Federally Funded Grant Agreement for air pollution control services with a
maximum amount of$308,856.00 for a two-year term starting September 1,
2017 through August 31,2019;
2.Authorize expense incurred from existing personnel for the City's
in-kind match with an anticipated value of$101,922.00 for the two-year .
term of September 1,2017 through August 31,2019;
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$308,856.00 for
grant years 2017-2018 through 2018-2019,subject to receipt of an executed
Contract;and
4.Apply indirect costs at the most recently approved rate of 21.48 percent
for the Code Compliance Department..
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth operates a comprehensive air quality program under
five separate,but related contracts with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ).This overall program benefits the City by
ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and
by supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants.This Agreement
provides for data collection from monitoring stations.If executed,this
Agreement continues this program for the 2018 and 2019 fiscal years.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)is the pass-through
agency for all Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)Section 105 Grant
Funds.In cooperation with TCEQ,EPA Section 105 Grant Funds have been
received annually by the City to maintain and operate various ambient air
monitoring stations.This includes daily monitoring of ozone,oxides of
nitrogen,solar radiation,and meteorological data,as well as the
monitoring of volatile organic compounds and particulate matter.
Upon full execution of this contract amendment,the agreement will continue
from September 1,2017,through August 31,2019,with a limit in the amount
of$206,934.00 for reimbursement of expenses to the City.This Agreement
requires an additional in-kind match of$101,922.00,which is$50,961.00
per fiscal year.The Environmental Protection Fund provides for the
required in-kind match.This contract includes the option to renew the
Initial Contract for one additional two-year period upon written consent of
the parties.
APPROVAI CITY OF FORT
DOCUMENT M&CNO. DATE TCEQ GRANT WORTH TOTAL
IN-KIND
Initial Pending Pending $206,934.00 $101,922.00 $308,856.00
Contract
SITE NAME CAMS LOCATION CONTAMINANT DETECTION CYCLE
Ozone Continuous
Keller CAMS Alta Vista Road, Solar Radiation Continuous
0017 Fort Worth,Texas
Meteorological Data Continuous
Oxides of Nitrogen Continuous
Arlington AMS 5504 South Collins Ozone Continuous
Municipal 0061 Street,Arlington,
Airport Texas Solar Radiation Continuous
Meteorological Data. Continuous
Ozone Continuous
Eagle CAMS 14290 Morris Dido
ountain 0075 Newark Road,Eagle Solar Radiation Continuous
Lake Mountain,Texas
Meteorological Data Continuous
Ozone Continuous
Parker CAMS 3033 New Authon
County 0076 Road,Weatherford, Solar Radiation Continuous
Texas
Meteorological Data Continuous
Johnson CAMS 2420 Luisa Lane, Volatile Organic Continuous
Count Luisa 1008 Alvarado,Texas Compounds
8900 West Freeway, Particulate Every 6
Stagecoach NCAMS Fort Worth Texas Mater (<10 days
microns)
This grant specifically covers the operation and maintenance of five
Continuous Air Monitoring Stations and one Non-Continuous Air Monitoring
Station.
No City funds will be expended before the contract is approved.Upon
approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the contract,City
funds will be expended before receipt of grant funds.
This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public
institution of higher education: Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality.
FISCAL.INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds
will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,of the
Grants Fund.The Code Compliance Department will be responsible for the
collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to expenditure being
made,the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.Match funding is provided from the Environmental
Protection Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
FUND IDENTIFIERS(FID4: ,
ID
Department Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
Fund ID Account ID Year (Chartfield 2)
MOM
Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
Fund ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department_Head: Brandon Bennett (6345)
Cody Whittenburg (5455)
Additional Information Contact:
Elmer DePaula (7251)
ATTACHMENTS
1. ATTACHMENT-Contract-PM10 FY18,12df (cFw IntarnaQ
2. ATTACHMENT-Manof PM10 Air Monitors.pdf (Publicl
3. ATTACHMENT-Ordiance-PM 10 Contract FY 18.docx (Public)