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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING RELATED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule
municipality ("CITY"), and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., authorized to do business in
Texas, ("ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described as: Arcadia Trail Connection.
Article I
Scope of Services
The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachment A.
Article II
Compensation and Term of Agreement
A. The ENGINEER's compensation shall be in the amount up to $ 98,900.00
(Ninety-eight Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars) as set forth in Attachment B.
B. Unless otherwise terminated pursuant to Article VI. D. herein, this Agreement
shall be for a term beginning upon the effective date, as described below, and
shall continue until the expiration of funds or completion of the subject matter
contemplated herein, whichever occurs first.
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, including
but not limited to meeting the requirements set forth in Attachment D to this
AGREEMENT, 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.
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(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. In the event of suspension of services, the
ENGINEER shall have no liability to CITY for 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 ENGINEER shall perform its services:
(1) with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent
engineers practicing in the same or similar locality and under the same or
similar circumstances and professional license, and
(2) as expeditiously as is prudent considering the ordinary professional skill and
care of a competent engineer.
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
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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 mylar sheets and electronic files in .pdf format, 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.
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
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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 the ENGINEER makes on-site
observation(s) of a deviation from the Contract Documents, the ENGINEER
shall inform the CITY.
(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
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
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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 Business and Small Business Enterprise (MBE)(SBE) Participation
In accord with the City of Fort Worth Business Diversity goals (Chapter 20, Article
X of the City's Code of Ordinances a/k/a Ordinance No. 20020-12-2011, as
amended), the CITY has goals for the participation of minority business
enterprises and/or small business enterprises in CITY contracts. ENGINEER
acknowledges the MBE and SBE goals established for this contract and its
accepted written commitment to MBE and SBE participation. Any
misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the
commission of fraud by the 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.
J. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of five (5) 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 five (5) 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
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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. INSURANCE
(1) ENGINEER'S INSURANCE
a. Commercial General Liability — the ENGINEER shall maintain
commercial general liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial
umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per each
occurrence with a $2,000,000.00 aggregate. If such Commercial General
Liability insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply
separately to this PROJECT or location.
i. The CITY shall be included as an additional insured with all rights
of defense under the CGL, using ISO additional insured
endorsement or a substitute providing equivalent coverage, and
under the commercial umbrella, if any. This insurance shall apply
as primary insurance with respect to any other insurance or self-
insurance programs afforded to the CITY. The Commercial
General Liability insurance policy shall have no exclusions or
endorsements that would alter or nullify: premises/operations,
products/completed operations, contractual, personal injury, or
advertising injury, which are normally contained within the policy,
unless the CITY specifically approves such exclusions in writing.
ii. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the commercial general
liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance maintained in
accordance with this agreement.
b. Business Auto — the ENGINEER shall maintain business auto liability
and, if necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of
not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover
liability arising out of "any auto", including owned, hired, and non-owned
autos, when said vehicle is used in the course of the PROJECT. If the
engineer owns no vehicles, coverage for hired or non-owned is
acceptable.
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i. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the business auto liability or
commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by ENGINEER
pursuant to this agreement or under any applicable auto physical
damage coverage.
c. Workers' Compensation — ENGINEER shall maintain workers
compensation and employers liability insurance and, if necessary,
commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less than
$100,000.00 each accident for bodily injury by accident or $100,000.00
each employee for bodily injury by disease, with $500,000.00 policy limit.
i. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by workers compensation and
employer's liability or commercial umbrella insurance obtained by
ENGINEER pursuant to this agreement.
d. Professional Liability — the ENGINEER shall maintain professional
liability, a claims-made policy, with a minimum of $1,000,000.00 per
claim and aggregate. The policy 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) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that the ENGINEER has obtained all
required insurance shall be attached to this AGREEMENT prior to its
execution.
b. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the CITY an Additional
Insured thereon, subject to any defense provided by the policy, as its
interests may appear. The term CITY shall include its employees,
officers, officials, agents, and volunteers as respects the contracted
services.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon.
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d. Any failure on part of the CITY to attach the required insurance
documentation hereto shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirements.
e. A minimum of thirty (30) 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. Notice shall be sent
to the respective Department Director (by name), City of Fort Worth,
1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
f. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of
Texas and have a minimum rating of A:V or greater, in the current A.M.
Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength
and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
g. Any deductible or self insured retention in excess of $25,000.00 that
would change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval by
the CITY in writing, if coverage is not provided on a first-dollar basis. The
CITY, at it sole discretion, may consent to alternative coverage
maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated
financial resources or letters of credit may also be acceptable to the
CITY.
h. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
i. 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.
j. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a
claims-made basis, shall contain a retroactive date 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. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or claims-made basis,
shall be maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or
changes from date of commencement of the PROJECT until final
payment and termination of any coverage required to be maintained after
final payments.
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I. The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums required by this agreement.
m. Subconsultants and subcontractors to/of the ENGINEER shall be
required by the ENGINEER to maintain the same or reasonably
equivalent insurance coverage as required for the ENGINEER. When
subconsultants/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. The doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply.
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 CITY may
request the ENGINEER to assist 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
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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.
P. Schedule
ENGINEER shall manage the PROJECT in accordance with the schedule
developed per Attachment D to this AGREEMENT.
Article V
Obligations of the City
Amendments to Article V, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. City-Furnished Data
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. 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
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required by the CITY in a timely manner in accordance with the project schedule
prepared in accordance with Attachment D.
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 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 for 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."
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(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 H. shall be construed as a waiver of any
right the CITY has to bring a claim against ENGINEER.
I. CITY's Insurance
(1) The CITY may maintain property insurance on certain pre-existing structures
associated with the PROJECT.
(2) The CITY may secure Builders Risk/installation insurance 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.
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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 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 that prevent ENGINEER's performance of its obligations
hereunder.
D. Termination
(1) This AGREEMENT may be terminated
a. by the City for its convenience upon 30 days' written notice to
ENGINEER.
b. by either the CITY or the ENGINEER for cause if either party fails
substantially to perform through no fault of the other and the
nonperforming party does not commence correction of such
nonperformance within 5 days of written notice or thereafter fails to
diligently complete the correction.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City, the
ENGINEER will be paid for termination expenses as follows:
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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 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 of 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
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.904, the
ENGINEER shall indemnify or hold harmless the CITY against liability for
any damage committed by the ENGINEER or ENGINEER's agent, consultant
under contract, or another entity over which the ENGINEER exercises
control to the extent that the damage is caused by or resulting from an act
of negligence, intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or failure
to pay a subcontractor or supplier. CITY is entitled to recover its reasonable
attorney's fees in proportion to the ENGINEER's liability.
G. Assignment
Neither party shall assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the prior
written consent of the other party.
H. 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.
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I. 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.F., VI.H., and VI.I. shall survive
termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
J. 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.
K. Immigration Nationality Act
ENGINEER shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees
who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by CITY, ENGINEER shall
provide CITY with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement.
ENGINEER shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish
appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by
any ENGINEER employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services.
ENGINEER SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF
THIS PARAGRAPH BY ENGINEER, ENGINEER'S EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. CITY, upon written notice
to ENGINEER, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for
violations of this provision by ENGINEER.
L. Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel
ENGINEER acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas
Government Code, the CITY is prohibited from entering into a contract with a
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company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written
verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not
boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and
"company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001
of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, ENGINEER
certifies that ENGINEER's signature provides written verification to the
CITY that ENGINEER: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott
Israel during the term of the contract.
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire
AGREEMENT, which supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. This AGREEMENT may be
executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all purposes, be
deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the
same instrument. The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of
this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B - Compensation
Attachment C -Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Services
Attachment D - Project Schedule
Attachment E - Location Map
Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date
subscribed by the CITY's designated Assistant City Manager.
BY: BY:
CITY OF FORT WORTH ENGINEER
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services(Revised Date: 11.11.17) OFFICIAL RECORD
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Director, Park & Recreation Department
Contract Compliance Manager
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person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
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Senior Assistant City Attorney
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Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services(Revised Date:11.11.17)
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FT. WORTH, TX
Attachment A
Scope of Services
PROJECT DESCRIPTON
Background
A gap of approximately 1135 feet currently exists in Fort Worth's Arcadia Trail located in the
Arcadia Trail Park trail system in northeast Fort Worth adjacent to the City of Watauga city limits.
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to finalize design for a new low water bridge and adjoining spur
trails. When construction is completed, the project will connect the existing Fort Worth Arcadia
Trail Park 8-mile trail system to the existing Watauga Whites Branch 15-mile trail system. The
final design will be based on the recently completed schematic design for the project.
Anticipated Project Improvements
The new bridge crossing will include cast-in-place concrete abutments, steel I-beam supported
single span of approximate 40-foot-length, and wood plank decking and edge curb. The height
of bridge above creek flow line will be limited to maximum of thirty inches to eliminate the need
for guardrail and minimize the flood profile of the bridge. The adjoining concrete trail spurs will
be concrete paved in 8 to 10-foot width (as directed by City).
Services Overview
Basic services of the project work include preparation of construction documents (plans,
specifications, and estimates)for anticipated project improvements.
Special services of the project work include geotechnical investigation, floodplain development
permit application,TDLR submittal, and contingency services.
Schedule Overview
The CITY currently anticipates the following overall schedule for completion of the project
(including final design phase, bid and award phase, and construction phase):
Final Design Phase (12 months) Sep 2019 - Aug 2020
Bid&Award Phase (6 months) Sep 2020 - Feb 2021
Construction Phase (12 months) Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
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BASIC SERVICES
ENGINEER shall be responsible for undertaking the following tasks for the project. Submittal
deliverables shall be as noted in individual subtask descriptions below.
1. Coordination/Management/Communication
ENGINEER shall perform the followingtasks:
A) Attend one (1) project kick-off meeting(up to two-hour duration)with the CITY to review
project scope, schedule, deliverables, and expectations for the project.
B) Lead and manage the ENGINEER and sub-consultant design team throughout the project.
C) Communicate as appropriate and necessary by email and phone with CITY staff.
D) Provide to the CITY a one-page project status report on the last business day of each
month throughout the project.
E) Participate in meetings with CITY staff as noted specifically in each task described below.
2. Construction Documents(60%/90%/ 100%/Sealed Submittals)
ENGINEER shall perform the following tasks:
A) Prepare preliminary and final construction documents as described below for all
anticipated improvements, incorporating CITY input and guidance from previous tasks.
Design for all improvements shall follow applicable current CITY design standards and details
unless directed otherwise by CITY.
The construction documents shall be prepared and submitted by ENGINEER to CITY for review
at the following levels of completion: 60%/90%/ 100%/Sealed.
Prepare and submit plans, specifications, and cost opinion submittals in the formats and
quantities described below to CITY for review.
1. Plan Requirements
The preliminary and final construction document plans shall include, at a
minimum, the following in the sheet format provided by CITY and in the order
shown below:
a. Cover sheet (1 sheet)
b. General notes sheet (1 sheet)
C. Summary of quantities sheet (show overall quantities, Fort Worth
quantities, and Watauga quantities) (1 sheet)
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d. Overall site plan (with key map and references to plan sheets as noted
below) (1 sheet)
e. Plan and detail sheets (as described below; include item quantities table
on each plan sheet indicating overall quantities, Fort Worth quantities,
and Watauga quantities) (number of plan and detail sheets as required
per item for legibility and scalability in both full-size and half-size sheet
format;minimum font size 12 point on full-size sheets and 6 point on half-
size sheets) (all plan sheets shall clearly indicate Fort Worth — Watauga
city limit line for reference, as directed by CITY)
1. Non-bridge Improvement Plan and Detail Sheets
a) Tree protection plan and details
b) Erosion control plan and details
c) Construction site temporary elements plan (and details, as
indicated): access point(s), circulation and haul route limits
(if any), fencing w/details, equipment and material storage
limits(if any), project sign w/details,etc.)
d) Site Demolition plan
e) Grading/drainage plan and details (w/existing and proposed
1-foot contours; proposed critical spot elevations); proposed
drainage features (if any) plan and details (swales, berms,
channels, headwalls, flumes, inlets, pipes, etc.); proposed
retaining walls or slope protection features(if any) plan and
details, (cast-in-place concrete, mechanically-stabilized-
earth, stacked stone, boulders, stone lining, etc.) Trail
grading will be indicated by contour lines and a chart showing
trail centerline finish grades at selected points. (This scope
does not include profiles of trail alignment.)
f) Dimension control plan (location of benchmarks and
reference points, key large-scale layout dimensions for
improvements, etc.). Detailed horizontal layout of trail will
be indicated on plan and/or chart showing N/E coordinates
for trail centerline (or offset) at selected points.
g) Trail paving plan and details
h) Planting plan for revegetation of disturbed areas of native
and/or turf grasses (indicating species-appropriate selection
of sod or seed and watering requirements for full grass
establishment by contractor)
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2. Bridge Improvement Plan and Detail Sheets
a) Bridge layout plan (location of abutments, span(s), pier(s),
wing wall(s), slope stabilization, etc.)
b) East and west bridge abutment/wing wall plan and details
c) Upstream/downstream bank stabilization plan and details
d) Bridge 'pier and deck' plan and details
The preliminary and final construction document plans shall be submitted in 22" x
34" (full size, 8 copies)/11" x 17" (half size, 2 copies) black and white, with black
heavy paper stapled binding strip on left side, for each submittal level (60%/90% /
100% / Sealed). (SPECIAL NOTE: At 90% submittal, ENGINEER shall also provide a
full-size FINAL mylar cover sheet in format provided by CITY for CITY's internal
routing during CITY's internal review of 90%submittal.)
2. Specifications Requirements
The preliminary and final construction document specifications shall be
submitted in 8-1/2" x 11" black and white, in format provided by CITY, printed
one side, as follows:
a. 60%Submittal
Table of contents page(s) listing all proposed specification sections
b. 90%and 100%Submittals
3-ring binder containing front cover(w/project info), back cover,table of
contents, front-end documents provided by CITY, bidder proposal form
in format provided by CITY, and all technical specification sections
C. Sealed Submittal
Unbound front cover (w/ project info), back cover, table of contents,
front-end documents provided by CITY, bidder proposal form in format
provided by CITY, and all technical specification sections
3. Cost Opinion Requirements
The ENGINEER's preliminary and final documents opinion of probable
construction cost shall be based on the quantities indicated on the ENGINEER's
plans and on unit prices current at the time of the cost opinion preparation for
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each submittal level.The cost opinion shall be submitted in 8-1/2" x 11" black
and white, in format provided by CITY, printed one side.
Attend one (1) meeting (anticipated two-hour duration) with the CITY to discuss CITY review
comments for each unsealed submittal(60%/90%/100%)and obtain CITY input and guidance
prior to proceeding with preparation of next submittal.
ENGINEER shall, at request of CITY, transmit to CITY electronic copies of ENGINEER work
product components including but not limited to data, photos, images, text, designs, cost
opinions, etc. for project-related use by CITY including but not limited to project budgeting,
project coordination/communication,etc.
SPECIAL SERVICES
1. Special Service-Geotechnical Investigation
ENGINEER shall perform the following tasks:
A) Conduct geotechnical investigation, analysis, and report preparation as required to
provide recommendations as necessary for completion of construction documents for design
of low-water bridge (abutments, pier(s), wing wall(s), slope stabilization, etc.) and on-grade
trail construction.
The following itemized geotechnical services are to be provided:
1. Utilizing a truck-mounted drill rig, and ONLY after CITY's written approval of
ENGINEER's proposed boring locations and access routes, drill the following:
a. Two(2) borings,one for each proposed bridge abutment,each to a depth
of 25 feet, each at or near proposed bridge/trail centerline, each within
approximately seventy-five (75) feet or less from the proposed bridge
abutment locations (one boring east of creek channel and one boring
west of creek channel)to determine design recommendations forbridge
abutments/piers and adjacent on-grade trails.
2. Sampling shall be performed continuously to a depth of 10 feet and then at 5-
foot intervals until termination depth. If bedrock is encountered, the rock shall
be drilled by auger and Texas Cone Penetrometer Testing shall be conducted in
lieu of sampling. These borings shall be used to determine site stratigraphy and
to obtain samples for laboratory testing. Shelby tube sampling shall be
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performed in cohesive soils and split spoon sampling shall be performed in
cohesionless soils.
3. Selected laboratory testing shall be conducted on samples that are representative
of the materials obtained during the field exploration.The tests shall be used to
evaluate and classify the soils and identify subsurface site characteristics. All of
the field and laboratory tests shall be performed according to ASTM standards,
where applicable, or with other established procedures.
4. A geotechnical report of the study shall be prepared by a Texas-licensed
professional engineer specializing in soil mechanics and foundation engineering
after reviewing available structural, geological, boring, and laboratory data. In
general, the following items shall be included in the report:
a. Plan of boring locations
b. Table of laboratory results
C. Boring logs
d. Generalized subsurface conditions
e. Groundwater level observations
f. Concrete trail pavement recommendations
g. Recommendations for design of pavement/base for proposed concrete
trail connections
h. Recommendations for design of proposed low-water bridge(abutments,
pier(s), wing wall(s), slope stabilization,etc.)
2. Special Service-Floodplain Development Permit
ENGINEER shall perform the following tasks:
A) Prepare and submit a City of Fort Worth Floodplain Development Permit(FDP)application
based on ENGINEER's recently completed flood study for the project and on ENGINEER's
construction documents for proposed improvements within the FEMA effective 100-yr
floodplain of Whites Branch (site grading, concrete trail, low-water bridge,etc.).
B) Attend a meeting(up to two-hour duration)with CITY staff from Floodplain Management
and Park & Recreation departments to review the ENGINEER's plans (including ENGINEER's
requested use of pre-fabricated low-water bridge system), ENGINEER's project flood study
indicating 0.0' rise impact, and ENGINEER's FPD application.Timing of this meeting relative
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to overall project duration shall be determined and scheduled by CITY and coordinated with
ENGINEER.
C) Assumptions:
1. No hydrologic or hydraulic modeling will be performed on Whites Branch.
2. This scope of work assumes that the previously approved flood study achieved 0.0'
rise and a Conditional Letter of Map Revision is not required.
3. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and as-built survey are not included in thisscope.
4. The FDP expires after 2 years if no work has commenced, additional submittals can
be provided with additional services.
3. Special Service-TDLR Submittal
ENGINEER shall perform the following tasks:
A) Concurrent with ENGINEER's submittal of 90%construction documents to CITY for review,
ENGINEER shall submit 90%sealed construction document plans to TDLR (Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation) for project registration and TAS (Texas Accessibility Standards)
design review.
4. Special Service-Contingency Services
A) if requested by CITY and agreed to by CITY and ENGINEER in writing prior to ENGINEER's
performance, ENGINEER shall provide additional assistance to the CITY related to the BASIC
SERVICES and SPECIAL SERVICES already being provided. This service will be provided on an
hourly basis at established rates and an agreed upon scope of work and deliverable.
CLARIFICATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1. Any services and/or work products by ENGINEER beyond those specifically described above
are not included in the project unless mutually agreed to by CITY and ENGINEER in writing
prior to performance of such services.
2. CITY shall provide review, coordination, and submittals related to historic and/or cultural
resources.
3. CITY shall provide review, coordination, and submittals related to CITY tree preservation
ordinance.
End of Scope
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Attachment B
Compensation
The services described in Attachment A Scope of Services shall be provided within the overall fee total
amount indicated below. The overall fee total shown shall not be exceeded without prior written
authorization from the CITY.
Payment for the services described in Attachment A Scope of Services shall be invoiced to the CITY on a
monthly basis. Invoice amount by task shall be based upon percentage completed for each lump sum
task.
Below is a fee breakdown by task for the services described in Attachment A Scope of Services:
Task Fee
BASIC SERVICES
1. Coordination/Management/Communication $ 13,000
2. Construction Documents (60%/90%/100%/Sealed Submittals) 65,700
Subtotal $ 78,700
SPECIAL SERVICES
1. Special Service—Geotechnical Borings $ 9,200
2. Special Service—Floodplain Development Permit $ 5,300
3. Special Service—TDLR Submittal $ 1,700
4. Special Service—Contingency Services 4,000
Subtotal 20,200
Total Fee for Services $ 98,900
Attachment B Compensation
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Attachment C
Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Professional Services
Add the following to Article IV, Paragraph I:
The CITY has established a small business enterprise (SBE) goal of 10%for this
contract.
Add the following to Article VI, General Legal Provisions:
M. Interpretation
Limitations on liability and indemnities in this AGREEMENT are business
understandings between 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.
N. Changes of Work
The ENGINEER shall make such revisions in the work included in this
AGREEMENT which has been completed as are necessary to correct errors
appearing therein when required to do so by the City without undue delays and
without additional cost to the CITY.
If the CITY finds it necessary to request changes to previously satisfactorily
completed work or parts thereof, the ENGINEER shall make such revisions if
requested and as directed by the CITY. This will be considered as additional
work and paid for as specified under Additional Work.
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O. Additional Work
Work not specifically described under"Scope of Services" must be approved by
supplemental agreement to this AGREEMENT by the CITY before it is
undertaken by the ENGINEER. If the ENGINEER is of the opinion that any
work he has been directed to perform is beyond t he scope of this agreement
and constitutes extra work, he shall promptly notify the CITY in writing. In the
event the CITY finds that such work does constitute extra work, then the CITY
shall so advise the ENGINEER, in writing, and shall provide extra compensation
to the ENGINEER for doing this work on the same basis as covered under
Compensation and as provided under a supplemental agreement. The lump
sum fee shall be adjusted if additional work is approved by supplemental
agreement and performed by the ENGINEER.
P. Consequential Damages
Notwithstanding any other provision of this AGREEMENT to the contrary, the
parties hereto mutually agree that neither party shall be liable to the other for
any indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, punitive or special damages
or loss of income, profit or savings of any party, including third parties, arising
directly or indirectly from the parties' relationship under this AGREEMENT or
applicable law.
Q. Limit to Use Hard Copies
As a component of the Services provided under this AGREEMENT,
ENGINEER may delivery electronic copies of certain documents or data (the
"Electronic Files") in addition to printed copies (the "Hard Copies") for the
convenience of the CITY. The CITY and its consultants, contractors and
subcontractors may only rely on the Hard Copies furnished by the ENGINEER
to the CITY. If there is any discrepancy between Electronic File and the
corresponding Hard Copy, the Hard Copy controls.
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R. Acceptance Procedure
The CITY acknowledges that Electronic Files can be altered or modified without
the ENGINEER's authorization, can become corrupted and that errors can
occur in the transmission of such Electronic Files. The CITY agrees that it will
institute procedures to preserve the integrity of the Electronic Files received
from ENGINEER until acceptance. The CITY further agrees that it will review
the Electronic Files immediately upon receipt and conduct acceptance tests
within thirty (30) days, after which period the CITY shall be deemed to have
accepted the Electronic Files as received. The ENGINEER will undertake
commercially reasonable efforts to correct any errors in the Electronic Files
detected with in the 30-day acceptance period. The ENGINEER shall not
be responsible to maintain the Electronic Files after acceptance by the CITY.
S. Warranty of Compatibility
The ENGINEER does warrant and represent that the Electronic Files will be
compatible with or useable or readable by systems used by the C I TY and its
consultants, contractors and subcontractors. The ENGINEER is not responsible
for any problems in the interaction of the Electronic Files with other software
used by the CITY or its consultants, contractors andsubcontractors.
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Attachment D
Schedule
The services described in Attachment A Scope of Services shall be provided within the overall time
schedule indicated below. The project is anticipated to be completed within approximately twelve (12)
months (approximately 52 weeks).
Below is a schedule breakdown by task for the services described in Attachment A Scope of Services:
Task Duration
BASIC SERVICES
1. Coordination/Management/Communication (during Basic Task z below) N/A
2. Construction Documents (60%/90%/100%/Sealed Submittals) 52 Weeks
Subtotal 52 Weeks
SPECIAL SERVICES
1. Special Service—Geotechnical Borings(during Basic Task z above) N/A
2. Special Service—Floodplain Development Permit(during Basic Task above) N/A
3. Special Service—TDLR Submittal (during Basic Task 2 above) N/A
4. Special Service—Contingency Services(during Basic Task 2 above) N/A
Subtotal N/A
Total Project Duration 52 Weeks
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Attachment E
Project Location Map
Project location is shown below.
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Located 2 miles east of 1-35W and 1-112 miles north of 1-820 in north Fort Worth,
the Arcadia Trail Connection project will eliminate a 114 mile length gap in the 8-mile Arcadia
Trail Park trail system. The project will also provide a low-water bridge crossing over Whites
Branch creek and connect to 15 miles of trails and parks in Watauga and Haltom City.
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