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RECENED CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
UNR 2 4 2020 STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CM DF FORT WORTH
� uvsECRgPW This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home-rule municipality
and Halff Associates, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas ("Consultant"), for a
- J CT generally described as: Construction Inspection Services for Infrastructure
Projects.
Article I
Scope of Services
(1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform the professional services set forth in the
Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment "A". These services shall be
performed in connection with Construction Inspection Services for Infrastructure
Projects.
(2)Additional services, if any, will be requested in writing by the City. City shall not pay
for any work performed by Consultant or its subconsultants, subcontractors and/or
suppliers that has not been ordered in writing. It is specifically agreed that
Consultant shall not be compensated for any alleged additional work resulting from
non-written orders of any person.
Article II
Compensation
Consultant shall be compensated an amount up to $5,000,000.00 in accordance with the
Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B". There is no guarantee of any specific amount of
work. Payment shall be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, supplies, and
equipment necessary to complete the services described in Attachment"A".
The Consultant shall provide monthly invoices to the City. Payment for services rendered
shall be due within thirty (30) days of the uncontested performance of the particular
services so ordered and receipt by City of Consultant's invoice for payment of same.
Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall operate as and shall release the City from
all claims or liabilities under this Agreement for anything related to, done, or furnished in
connection with the services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of
the City in connection with such services.
Article III
Term
Unless terminated pursuant to Article VIII herein, this Agreement shall be for a term of five (5)
years beginning on 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. In no event, however, shall the term of this Agreement, unless amended in
writing and executed by both parties, extend past the expiration of seven years from the
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effective date established herein or of the last amendment which operates to extend the term,
if any.
Article IV
Independent Contractor
Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as an officer,
agent, servant, or employee of the City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the
exclusive right to control the details of the work to be performed hereunder and of all persons
performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondeat superior
shall not apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors,
and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint
venture between City and Consultant.
Article V
Professional Competence and Indemnification
(1) Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local,
state and federal laws and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by
the local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approval by the City
shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the responsibility and liability of
Consultant or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors for the
accuracy and competency of its services performed hereunder.
(2) THE CONSULTANT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, AGREES TO DEFEND,
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS SERVANTS AND
EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS,
ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING
ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, THAT MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY
CONSULTANT'S BREACH OF (i) ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF
THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR
INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE CITI9 OR
SUBCONTRACTORS, RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR NON-
PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE
ANY TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Article VI
Insurance
(1) Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all
insurance required under this Article and the City has approved such insurance, nor
shall Consultant allow any subcontractor to commence work on its subcontract until
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all similar insurance of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approval given
by the City; provided, however, Consultant may elect to add any subconsultant as
an additional insured under its liability policies.
Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 each accident (or reasonably equivalent limits of
coverage if written on a split limits basis). Coverage shall be
on any vehicle used in the course of the Project.
Worker's Compensation
Coverage A: statutory limits
Coverage B: $100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
(2) Additional Insurance Requirements
a. Except for employer's liability insurance coverage under Consultant's worker's
compensation insurance policy, the City, its officers, employees and servants shall
be endorsed as an additional insured on Consultant's insurance policies.
b. Certificates of insurance shall be attached to this Agreement prior to its execution.
c. Any failure on part of the City to attach the required insurance documentation
hereto shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified
herein.
d. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty days
notice of cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material change in policy terms or
coverage. A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of
premium.
e. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a
current A.M. Best rating of A: VII or equivalent measure of financial strength and
solvency.
f. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional insurance, City
may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through insurance
pools or risk retention groups. The City must approve in writing any alternative
coverage.
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g. Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on the
Project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of recovery
in favor of the City.
h. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs
for Consultant's insurance.
i. Consultant's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such
insurance is primary protection and any self-funded or commercial coverage
maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery.
j. In the course of the Agreement, Consultant shall report, in a timely manner, to
City's officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence which
could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a property loss.
k. Consultant's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance
required herein.
I. Upon the request of City, Consultant shall provide complete copies of all
insurance policies required by these Agreement documents.
Article VII
Transfer or Assignment
City and Consultant each bind themselves, and their lawful successors and assigns, to this
Agreement. Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer
any interest in this Agreement without prior written consent of the City.
Article Vill
Termination of Contract
(1) a. City may terminate this Agreement for its convenience on 30 days' written notice
to Consultant.
b. Either the City or the Consultant, for cause, may terminate this Agreement if
either party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and the
nonperforming party does not commence correction of such nonperformance within
5 days' written notice or thereafter fails to diligently complete the correction.
(2) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement, upon receipt of notice of termination,
Consultant shall discontinue services rendered up to the date of such termination
and City shall compensate Consultant based upon calculations in Article II of this
Agreement and Attachment "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
(3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement, including
any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by the City, its officers,
agents, employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by Consultant, shall be
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or become the property of the City, and shall be furnished to the City prior to or at
the time such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
Article IX
Right to Audit
(1) Consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving transactions
relating to this Agreement. Consultant agrees that the City shall have access during
normal working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of
this section. City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to
the effect that the subcontracting consultant agrees that the City shall, until the
expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access
to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and
records of such sub-consultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and
further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all sub-
consultant facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in
order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall
give Consultant and any sub-consultant reasonable advance notice of intended
audit.
(3) Consultant and sub-consultants agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse Consultant for the cost of copies
at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying
is performed.
Article X
Minority Business and Small Business Enterprise (MBE)(SBE) Participation
In accordance with the City's 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. Consultant acknowledges the MBE and SBE goals established for this Agreement
and its accepted written commitment to MBE and SBE participation. Any misrepresentation
of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the
Consultant may result in the termination of this Agreement and debarment from participating
in City contracts for a period of time of not less than three (3) years.
Article XI
Observe and Comply
Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and
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regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect this
Agreement and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws
ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies
having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance
thereof shall be considered. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City
and all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out
of the violation of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its
employees.
Article XII
Immigration Nationality Act
Consultant 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, Consultant shall provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms
and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Consultant 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
Consultant employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONSULTANT
SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,
LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Consultant, shall have the right to immediately
terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Consultant.
Article XIII
Venue and Jurisdiction
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any
provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
— Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas.
Article XIV
Contract Construction
The parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed
and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the
interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
Article XV
Severability
The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Agreement or the application thereof to
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any person or circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of this
Agreement to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been
contained therein.
Article XVI
Notices
Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other Party by
hand-delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, to the address of the other Party shown below:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Roy Teal
Transportation & Public Works Dept.
8851 Camp Bowie West Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76116
Consultant:
Halff Associates, Inc.
Attn: Ryan T. Smith, PE
4000 Fossil Creek Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76137-2720
Article XVII
Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel
Consultant acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government
Code, the 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, Consultant
certifies that Consultant's signature provides written verification to the City that
Consultant: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the
term of the contract.
Article XVIII
Headings
The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended
to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement
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Article XIX
Attachments, Schedules and Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall,
for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute
but one and the same instrument.
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
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 CONSULTANT
HAL SSOCI TE , INC.
Dana Burghdoff(M r23,202
Dana Burghdoff Ryan T. , PE, CMQ/OE
Assistant City Manager Vice President
Date: Mar23,2020 Date: V'khUk(, 5 f to-It?
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:Willia son(Mar23,2020)
William M. Johnson
Director, Transportation & Public Works
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Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Scope for Construction Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Protects
The scope set forth herein defines the work to be performed by the Inspector project.
Both the CITY and CONSULTANT have attempted to clearly define the work to be
performed and address the needs of the Project.
TASKS TO BE PERFORMED
All of the work mentioned below shall be performed by CONSULTANT for the following
task:
Task 1 Construction Inspection
TASK 1. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Work assigned under this task may include, but not limited to:
Pre-Construction Phase
• Visit the project site to verify the accuracy of the construction plans with respect to
the field conditions.
• Video the project site to document the pre-construction conditions.
• Review the project plans and contract documents. Notify the City of any
omissions, overages or under runs of the bid items.
• Prepare project folders and daily log books for each client department.
• Attend both the pre-construction meeting with the contractor and the pre-
construction neighborhood meeting with the public, if required.
Construction Phase
• Inspect contractor's work for adherence to the project's construction plans and
specifications.
• Collect water samples for bacteriological testing.
• Provide daily inspections of the project to insure that the contractor's activities
adhere to the construction plans and specifications.
• Report any issues with the contractor or citizens to City staff.
• Maintain red-line drawings of project to document field changes during
construction.
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• Maintain daily log record of project. Should include but not limited to contractor
comments, instructions given, construction conflicts, disputes, construction activity.
• Prepare pay estimates. The quantities shall be field verified with the contractor.
Post-Construction Phase
• Perform preliminary walk through with contractor to create punch-list of corrections.
• Insure that all work required of the contractor has been completed.
• Schedule, attend and participate in the final inspection with City staff and the
contractor. Inspect any punch-list items after the contractor has completed them.
• Collect close-out documentation from the contractor. (i.e. consent of surety,
affidavit of bills paid)
• Prepare close-out documents required by the City.
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Construction Inspection Services
for Infrastructure Projects
Time with Rate Schedule Project
I. Compensation
A. The CONSULTANT shall be compensated up to $5,000,000.00 for personnel
time, non-labor expenses, and subcontract expenses in performing services
enumerated in Attachment A as follows:
i. Personnel Time. Personnel time shall be compensated based upon hours
worked directly in performing the PROJECT multiplied by the appropriate Labor
Category Rate for the CONSULTANT's team member performing the work.
Labor Category Rate as presented in the rate schedule table below is the rate for
each labor category performing the work and includes all direct salaries,
overhead, and profit.
Labor Category Rate
$/hour *
Construction Inspector I <5 yrs exp.) $75
Construction Inspector 15 - 10 yrs ex $85
Construction Inspector I > 10 yrs ex $95
* Hourly Labor Rate may be adjusted annually in an amount not to exceed the
percentage Construction Cost Index increase as published by Engineering News-
Record. The January 2020 Construction Cost Index of 11392 shall be used as
the base index when determining the annual percentage adjustment for the twelve
(12) months following the Effective Date. The CONSULTANT shall notify the City
of Fort Worth in writing annually during the term of this Agreement of the
CONSULTANT's projected annual increase in the Hourly Rates. Hours worked
beyond 40 per week shall be paid as straight time overtime.
ii. Non-Labor Expenses. Non-labor expenses shall be reimbursed as Direct
Expenses at invoice or internal office cost.
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Direct Expenses (non-labor) include, but are not limited to, mileage, travel and
lodging expenses, mail, supplies, printing and reproduction services, other direct
expenses associated with delivery of the work; plus applicable sales, use, value
added, business transfer, gross receipts, or other similar taxes.
iii. Subcontract Expenses. Subcontract expenses and outside services shall
be reimbursed at cost to CONSULTANT plus a markup of ten percent (10%).
iv. Budgets. CONSULTANT will make reasonable efforts to complete the work
within the budget and will keep the City informed of progress toward that end so
that the budget or work effort can be adjusted if found necessary.
CONSULTANT is not obligated to incur costs beyond the indicated budgets, as
may be adjusted, nor is the City obligated to pay CONSULTANT beyond these
limits.
If CONSULTANT projects, in the course of providing the necessary services that
the PROJECT cost presented in Article 2 of this Agreement will be exceeded,
whether by change in scope of the project, increased costs or other conditions, the
CONSULTANT shall immediately report such fact to the City and, if so instructed
by the City, shall suspend all work hereunder.
When any budget has been increased, CONSULTANT's excess costs expended
prior to such increase will be allowable to the same extent as if such costs had
been incurred after the approved increase.
B. The CONSULTANT shall be paid monthly payments as described in Section II -
Method of Payment. There is no guarantee of any specific amount of work.
IL Method of Payment
A. The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the City based upon an invoice created on
the basis of statements prepared from the books and records of account of the
CONSULTANT, based on the actual hours and costs expended by the
CONSULTANT in performing the work.
B. Each invoice shall be verified as to its accuracy and compliance with the terms of
this Agreement by an officer of the CONSULTANT.
C. Payment of invoices will be subject to certification by the City that such work has
been performed.
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Attachment C -Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Services
Article V- Professional Competence and Indemnification, Paragraph 2 is replaced by the
following:
(2) THE CONSULTANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST
CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, REASONABLE COSTS AND EXPENSES IN
PROPORTION TO CONSULTANT'S LIABILITY , INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING
ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
DEATH, TO THE EXTENT ARISING OUT OF CONSULTANT'S BREACH OF (i)
ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) THE
NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
CONSULTANT, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, AND
ANYONE WHOM THE CONSULTANT IS LEGALLY LIABLE, RELATED TO THE
PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS
SECTION SHALL SURVIVE ANY TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
Article XI -Observe and Comply is replaced by the following:
Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
and regulations and with applicable City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect
this Agreement and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with applicable laws
ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies
having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance
thereof shall be considered. Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless City and its
officers, agents and employees from and against claims or liability to the extent arising out of
the violation of such laws, ordinances, or regulations, whether it be by itself or its employees.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORTWORTII
DATE: 3/3/2020 REFERENCE**M&C 20- LOG 20_2019CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
NO.: 0123 NAME: SERVICES CONTRACTS
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT. Authorize Execution of Five-Year Contracts for Construction Inspection Services for
Various Construction Projects with Foster CM Group, Inc., Freese and Nichols, Inc., Halff
Associates, Inc., Lamb-Star Engineering, L.P., Lina T. Ramey and Associates, Inc.,
Multatech Engineering, Inc., Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., CMT Engineering, Inc. d/b/a
PaveTex, Raba Kistner, Inc., Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc., TranSystems Corporation dba
TranSystems Corporation Consultants and VRX, Inc., with a Fee not to Exceed
$5,000,000.00 per Firm (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute individual, five-year
contracts with Foster CM Group, Inc., Freese and Nichols, Inc., Halff Associates, Inc., Lamb-Star
Engineering, L.P., Lina T. Ramey and Associates, Inc., Multatech Engineering, Inc., Pape-Dawson
Engineers, Inc., CMT Engineering, Inc. d/b/a PaveTex, Raba Kistner, Inc., Teague Nall & Perkins,
Inc., TranSystems Corporation dba TranSystems Corporation Consultants and VRX, Inc., with a fee
not to exceed $5,000,000.00 per firm.
DISCUSSION:
The Transportation and Public Works Department solicited firms to provide civil public
works construction inspectors to inspect various City projects as a supplement to Staff in order to
accommodate peak periods of construction.
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ)was published for these services in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
in October 2019. On November 1, 2019, the Department received Statements of Qualifications (SOQ)
for professional services from 12 firms for providing construction inspection services. Each firm's
SOQ was evaluated based upon pre-established selection criteria including qualification of personnel,
experience, performance on previous City contracts and availability. An inter-departmental committee
deemed all firms qualified and recommends the following firms for contract approval: Foster CM
Group, Inc., Freese and Nichols, Inc., Halff Associates, Inc., Lamb-Star Engineering, L.P., Lina T.
Ramey and Associates, Inc., Multatech Engineering, Inc., Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., CMT
Engineering, Inc. d/b/a PaveTex, Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc., Raba Kistner, Inc., TranSystems
Corporation dba TranSystems Corporation Consultants and VRX, Inc.
Based on current workloads, the Transportation and Public Works Department projects that
approximately 1.5 billion dollars of infrastructure construction will be inspected over the next five
years which includes developer-led projects. Based on current staffing levels, we anticipate that
approximately 30 million dollars will be expended for contracted inspection services over the same
period. These agreements will not guarantee any specific amount of work or payment to any
contractor. As inspection work is needed for a project, a work order will be issued along with funding
for specific work being identified and committed at that time. Funding for the construction inspection
services projects may be provided through various capital project funding sources, including City
Bond Programs.
The Office of Business Diversity: A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was
requested by the Department and approved by the OBD, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance,
because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier
opportunities are negligible. Additionally, Lamb-Star Engineering, L.P., Lina T. Ramey&Associates,
Inc., Multatech Engineering, Inc., d/b/a Multatech and VRX, Inc. are certified M/WBE firms.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds will be available in the current capital budgets, as
appropriated, in the various funds for Transportation & Public Works Capital Projects. The
Transportation & Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds
prior to an expenditure being made.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Dana Burghdoff(8018)
Originating Department Head: William Johnson (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Roy Teal (7958)
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