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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 52057-R1 IL ��� CITY SECRETARY . 1 you CONTRACTNO. 5ao57-1R1 �o o 4 CITY OF FORT WORTH FIRST RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, ("CITY"), and Dunaway Associates, LP., ("Et-4Git�EER") entered into that certain Engineering Services Agreement (City Secretary #52057, M&C C-29003) ("Agreement"), effective March 8, 2019, for the Project generally described as: 2018 Bond Program Transportation Design On-Call Services; and WHEREAS,the Agreement will be expiring under its terms and the parties desire to renew said agreement for an additional term and at the same amount as authorized by M&C C-29003 ("Renewal"); and WHEREAS, funding for this Renewal is available without need for additional City Council action; NOW,THEREFORE, it is agreed by the CITY and ENGINEER as follows: Article I The Scope of Services as set forth in the Agreement shall remain unchanged. Article II The ENGINEER's compensation for this Renewal shall be$300,000.00. All other provisions of the Agreement not expressly amended herein, shall remain in full force and effect. EXECUTED and EFFECTIVE as of the date subscribed by the City's designated City Manager. APPROVED: City of Fort Worth Dunaway Associates,LP. U�Ak A4 4, -<�f W,(J- Dana Burgh Tom Galbreath,ASLA Assistant City Manager President DATE:_ DATE: ID � I CITY SECRETARY FT. NORTH,TX First Renewal of Agreement Page 1 of 2 Freese and Nichols,Inc.—2018 Bond Program Transportation Design On-Call Services APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: William Johnson Director,Transportation/Public Works Department APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: C` M&C: 29003 Date:JpVM 29,2019 Douglas W.Blac Assistant City Attorney pF.FORT ATTEST: 2 Mary J. Ka City SecretaryaeJ i Contract Compliance Manager: By signing,I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. �2. �4/�i /� Lissette Acevedo. P_F_, PTOE, PPP Program Manager,Transportation/Public Works Department First Renewal of Agreement Page 2 of 2 Freese and Nichols,Inc.—2018 Bond Program Transportation Design On-Call Services City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 112012019 DATE: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 REFERENCE NO.: **C-29003 LOG NAME: 20TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS THREE COMPANIES SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of Engineering Services Agreements with Dunaway Associates, LP IEA Inc., and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Each in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 per Agreement for Engineering and Design Services for Transportation, Drainage and Railroad Safety Improvements(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Engineering Services Agreement for transportation, drainage and railroad safety improvements, each in the amount not to exceed$300,000.00 with each of the following firms.%8 naway Associates, LP; IEA Inc., and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Each agreement may be renewed up to two additional times. DISCUSSION: The Transportation and Public Works Department has implemented changes to the project delivery process to improve efficiency and accelerate schedules for capital projects.As part of this effort, Staff recommends the authorization of on-call engineering and design services agreements with consulting firms to reduce the delays and costs associated with preparing engineering design work for capital projects. Staff estimates that this approach will reduce the project time for smaller transportation projects by approximately three months when combined with current efforts to improve the processes for project funding appropriations. The projects include design of railroad safety improvements, street lighting, traffic signals, intersection improvements, sidewalks and other related transportation improvements as identified by City staff. Projects needing on-call engineering and design services will be identified by staff and task orders will be issued as appropriate.The term of each Agreement will be for 24 months or the expiration of funds, whichever occurs first. Each Agreement may be renewed up to two additional times. MMBE Office—All firms are in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance. M/WBE Office—Dunaway Associates, LP is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 8% SBE participation on this project. The City's SBE on this project is 8%. M/ BE Office—IEA Inc., is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 12% SBE participation on this project. The City's SBE on this project is 10%. Additionally, IEA, Inc., is a certified MNVBE firm. MMBE Office—Kimley-Horn and Associates is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 12% SBE participation on this project. The City's SBE on this project is 12%. Logname: 20TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS THREE COMPANIES Page 1 of 2 The projects will be located in all COUNCIL DISTRICTS. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget as appropriated of the various capital funds with projects identified for agreement services. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the participating department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs): TO Fun Department ccoun Project JProgram ctivity Budget Reference# �moun ID ID Year ChartfieId 2 FROM Fun Department ccoun Project JProgram ctivity Budget Reference # moun j I ID ID Year Chartfield 2 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180) Oricinatina Department Head: Steve Cooke (5134) Ricardo Matute (5498) Additional Information Contact: Lissette Acevedo (2722) ATTACHMENTS 1. BDE Three Companies.pdf (CFW Internal) 2. Dunaway Associates 2018-395518 Redacted.pdf (Public) 3. IEA Inc. 2018-434254 Redacted.pdf (Public) 4. Kimlev Horn 2018-430041 Redacted.pdf (Public) Logname:20TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS THREE COMPANIES Page 2 of 2 CITY SECRETARY coPITRACT rro. 5 a 057 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipality ("CITY"), and Dunaway Associates, LP., authorized to do business in Texas, ("ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described as: 2018 Bond Program Transportation Design On-Call Design Services. 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 upto$300,000 as set forth in AttachmentB. 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 the funds or completion of the subject matter contemplated herein, whichever occurs first. This Agreement may be renewed up to two additional terms. Article III Terms of Payment Payments to the ENGINEER will be made asfollows: A. Invoice and Payment (:5\ � (1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation, including but � not limited to meeting the requirements set forth in Attachment D to this o �cQ��Q 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. City of Fort Worth,Texas Pe Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services OFFICIAL RECORD Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 1 of 17 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH,TX (3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Article I,the final payment of any balancewill beduewithin 30 days of receiptofthefinal 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 bycompetent engineers practicing inthe same or similar locality and underthe 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 City of Fort worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 2 of 17 subsurface investigations in connection with design and engineering work to be performed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also advise the CITY concerning the results of same. Such surveys, tests, and investigations shall be furnished by the CITY, unless otherwise specified inAttachmentA. (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 it's personnel shall have no obligation or responsibility to visit the construction site to become familiar with the City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement far Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 3 of 17 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 this 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 AttachmentA. (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 Clly of Fart Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related DesignSeMcea Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 4 of 17 Documents; that the final work will be acceptable in all respects; that the ENGINEER has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the construction contractor has used the moneys paid;that title to any of the work, materials,or equipment has passed to the CITY free and clear of liens, claims, security interests, or encumbrances; or that there are not other matters at issue between the CITY and the construction contractor that affect the amount that should be paid. H. Record Drawings Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of information compiled and furnished by others,and may not always represent the exact location,type of various components, or exact manner in which the PROJECT was finally constructed. The ENGINEER is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information from others that is incorporated into the record drawings. L Minority Business and Small Business Enterprise (MBE)(SBE) Participation In accord with the City of Fort Worth Business Diversity goals (Chapter20, 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 noticeof 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 afterfinal payment under the City of Fart Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineertng Related DeslgnServioes Revised Dam:11.17.17 Page 5 of 17 subcontract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subconsultant, involving transactions to the subcontract,and further,that the CITY shall have access during normal working hours to all subconsultant facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article together with subsection (3) hereof. CITY shall give subconsultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits. (3) ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse ENGINEER for the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed. K. 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 underthe 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, unlessthe CITY specifically approves such exclusions inwriting. 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 City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 6 of 17 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. 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 bydisease,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 pu rsuantto this agreement. d. Professional Liability—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 ofthe 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. City of Fart WoM.Texas Standard Agreement for F_rghwortng Related DeftnServlces RwAsed Deb:11.17.17 Page 7 of 17 c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage specified in this agreement are provided under applicable policies documented thereon. 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, 200 Texas Street, FortWorth,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 its 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 City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 8 of 17 payment and termination of any coverage required to be maintained after final payments. 1. The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance premiums required bythis agreement. m. Sub consultants 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 sub consultants/subcontractors maintain insurance coverage, ENGINEER shall provide CITY with documentation thereof on a certificate of insurance. L. Independent Consultant The ENGINEER agrees to perform all services as an independent consultant and not as a subcontractor, agent, or employee of the CITY. 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,director indirect,in property abutting the proposed PROJECT and business relationships with abutting properly 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 priorto final payment underthe 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 subcontractorto managethe remediation activities of the PROJECT. 0. 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 My of Fait Worth,Texas StandRd Apn,acnent for Fngk»edrp Related DesignServkee Revised Don:11.17.17 Page 9 of 17 specifications, as required,at its own cost and expense. However, if design changes are required due to the changes in the permitting authorities' published design criteria and/or practice standards criteria which are published after the date of this Agreement which the ENGINEER could not have been reasonably aware of, the ENGINEER shall notify the CITY of such changes and an adjustment in compensation will be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT. P. Schedule ENGINEER shall manage the PROJECT in accordance with the schedule developed perAttachment DtothisAGREEMENT. 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 bythe CITY. B. Access to Facilities and Property The CITY will make itsfacilities 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 Clytie'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. City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related DesfgnServtoss Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 10 of 17 D. Timely Review The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as the CITY deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by the CITY in a timely manner in accordance with the project schedule 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 contractors 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 Gry of Fort worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 11 of 17 no direct action against the ENGINEER, its officers, employees, and subcontractors, for any claim arising out of, In connection with, or resulting from the engineering services performed. Only the CITY will be the beneficiary of any undertaking by the ENGINEER." (2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the CITY and the ENGINEER and there are no third-party beneficiaries. (3) The CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any other entity or person regarding the PROJECT a provision that such entity or person shall have no third-party beneficiary rights under this Agreement. (4) Nothing contained in this Section 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. City of Fort Worth.Toms Standard Agreement for Erglnearing Related Design Services Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 12 of 17 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 otherwork 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 thefinal 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 beterminated 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 parry fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and the nonperforming parry does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days' written notice or thereafter fails to diligently complete the correction. (2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City, the ENGINEERwill be paid fortermination expenses asfollows: a.) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans, City d Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related DeslgrSenAees Revised Date:11.17.17 Pepe 13 d 17 specifications or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product; b.) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing electronic data files and other data storage supplies orservioes; 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 priorwritten 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 City of FortWorth,Texan Standard Agreement for Engineering Related DeslgnServicea Revfaad Date:11.17.17 Page 14 0(17 venue for any litigation related to thisAGREEMENT shall be Tarrant County, Texas. 1. 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 thisAGREEMENT for anycause. 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 NationalityAct 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 City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard AWeement for Enghw+Mng Related DeslgnServices Revised Dab:11.17.17 Pogo 15 of 17 ENGINEER acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, CITY is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel "and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, ENGINEER certifies that ENGINEER'S signature provides written verification to the C/TY 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 City of Fort Worth,Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date:11.17.17 Page 16 of 17 Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date subscribed bythe City's designated Assistant City Manager. BY: BY: CITY OF FORTWORTH ENGINEER DuDawgNy s c' s, S san Alanis .om Galbreath, ASLA Assistant^'ty Manager President Date: Date: 2z, s APVlnteireoctMor. ENDED: Y• Department of Transportation and Public Works Contract Compliance Manager: By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. Chad Allen, P.E., CFM APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY By. Form 1295 No.: oZ I q. oug asW.Black Assistant City Attorney.---,? M&C No. C-29003 ATTES _ _ �� FOR t &C Date: January 29, 2019 MaryJ.Kayser City Secretary C14r o1 Fat WaM,Teae �L XAS ShrWwd Aptr nwt Yor Enoweft Related DevipnSsrvkee 'f ReNMd Deb:11.17.17 Pepe 17of17 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH,TX