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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 39297rATE OF TEXAS (DITY SECRETARY CNONTRACT i COUNTY OF TARRANT AGREEMENT This agreement is made and entered into by and between Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, L.L.C. ("Discharger"), and the City of Fort Worth (CITY). For and in consideration of the covenants and promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. RECITALS 1. Discharger requests approval for the sewer discharge of groundwater from beneath, the proposed Museum Way Retirement Center, located at 2501 Museum Way, Fort Worth, Texas. Discharger has performed analysis of the groundwater to identify characteristic pollutants known or reasonably expected to be present in the groundwater. Discharger also proposes, if necessary, to treat said wastewater for such pollutants to the levels described herein prior to discharge into the sanitary sewer. 2. The proposed discharge would enter the sewerage system of CITY. (See II. COVENANTS, Number 8c) II. COVENANTS 1. The CITY agrees to receive effluent from the groundwater recovery system operated by Discharger. 2. Discharger, agrees to install and operate, if necessary to meet applicable discharge prohibitions, a pretreatment facy for the treatment of groundwater prior to discharge into the public sanitary sewerage system. The pretreatment system shall (at a minimum) consist of: a) A facility to treat water to acceptable and safe limits prior to discharge to the sanitary sewerage system; b) Sample points installed on influent and effluent lines for water quality monitoring; and c) A flow meter installed to totalize effluent volume in cubic feet. Effluent discharged from the groundwater recovery system will not exceed the following limitations: All discharges shall be compliant with any ordinance requirement Pollutant Ordinance re uirement (Dail m L) Arsenic 0.25 Cadmium 0.15 Chromium 5.0 Copper 4.0 Lead 19 Mercury 0.01 Nickel 2.0 Silver 1.0 Zinc 5.0 Oil & Grease (SGT HEM Non Polar 26 All discharges shall be compliant with any ordinance requirement of the CITY or requirement of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), and any state and/or federal: laws, regulations, codes, or requirements. 3. Discharger agrees that the sewer discharge shall not exceed a rate of 60 gpm (gallons per minute); if an increase is desired, Discharger will request an increase in writing. The CITY will endeavor to respond within 30 days from date of receipt of such request. CITY reserves the right to refuse such request if, in the sole opinion of the CITY such requested increase will adversely affect the CITY's treatment plant or collection system. 4. Discharger agrees to discontinue discharges if the sewer lines receiving the discharge are found at any time to contain an atmosphere equal to 10% of the lower_ explosive limit and/or exhibit a petroleum -like nuisance odor. Discharger will be permitted to resume discharge if sampling and investigation show that Discharger treated wastewater discharge is not the source of nuisance odors and/or sewer LEL levels equal to or greater than 10%. Discharger also agrees to discontinue discharges that violate the discharge requirements established by this Agreement and may recommence discharge only when compliance is assured. 5. Discharger agrees to collect and analyze samples of the influent (prior to treatment) and the effluent (discharge after treatment, if necessary) and report all results to the CITY. Samples to be used for reporting purposes must, at a minimum, be collected monthly and analyzed for all the parameters, and any other pollutants identified at quantifiable levels. Sample collection, analytical and notification procedures must conform to methods approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, listed in 40 CFR 136 and 40 CFR 403.12(o)(1)(2), (p)(1)(2)(3)(4) except total petroleum hydrocarbons which is listed in standard methods, 18th edition. CITY must receive analysis results within thirty (30) days from sampling date. Discharger agrees that although a minimum sampling frequency is stated herein that continuous and consistent compliance is Discharger's responsibility and Discharger will act accordingly to insure continuous and consistent compliance. CITY agrees insofar as permitted by law, to keep all these reports and results confidential and will endeavor to provide Discharger with copies of any request from a third party for this information. 6. Discharger agrees to procure, or cause its contractor to procure, prior to discharge, and maintain during the life of this agreement contract, Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance which is site specific at a minimum limit of $3,000,000 each occurrence. The EIL insurance shall include but not necessarily be limited to, coverage as follows: a) Sudden and/or accidental environmental impairment, contamination or pollution, and for gradual emissions. b) Clean-up costs. c) Defense costs. d) Damage incurred to any party or to any property while groundwater is being discharged and carried by Fort Worth's sewer transportation system to the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. e) Coverage under the EIL policy shall be maintained for a period of two (2) years after termination or expiration of this agreement. f) CITY shall be endorsed as an additional insured and a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY. g) A thirty (30) day notice of cancellation shall be provided to the CITY. h) Maximum deductible of $250,000 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the CITY. i) Certificates of Insurance are required to provide proof of insurance and shall be provided to the CITY prior to discharge being permitted. 7. Discharger agrees to provide the CITY with access to the monitored site so that the CITY may monitor/sample at its discretion. CITY agrees, insofar as permitted by law, to keep all results of these samples confidential. 8. Discharger agrees to compensate the CITY for the cost -of --doing business in the following amounts: a) Monitoring Fee: A payment of $500 for the cost of administering and monitoring the discharge during the agreement period. b) Transportation Fee: A discharge fee $3.16 per CCF based on the CITY billing rates for the volume of wastewater discharged. c) Impact Fee$ Projects without an active sanitary sewer connection must apply to the City of Fort Worth Water Department Applications Section for a Tap and wastewater impact fee. Fees are based upon size and location. The Monitoring Fee shall be paid to the CITY prior to the commencement of discharge. The Transportation Fee shall be paid to the CITY upon receipt of a bill for services. 9. Except as a party may otherwise direct by written notice to the other, all correspondence and reports shall be directed as follows$ Ms. Laly Joseph, Manager Pretreatment Services Division Fort Worth Water Department 920 Fournier Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Eagle Construction and Services, L.L.C. 9204 Hwy 287 N.W. Fort Worth, Texas 76131 III. INDEMNIFICATION Environmental Discharger covenants and agrees to, and does hereby, indemnify and hold harmless and defend the CITY, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any and all suits or claims for damages or injuries, including death, to any and all persons or property, resulting from any negligent act of omission or commission on the part of Discharger its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement, and Discharger does hereby assume all liability and responsibility for injuries, claims or suits for damages, to persons or property, of whatsoever kind of character, whether real or asserted, occurring during or arising out of the performance of this Agreement, as a result of any negligent act of omission or commission on the part of Discharger, its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement, provided, however, that Discharger's liability shall be limited to that established in Article 625249, Texas Revised Civil Statues, and other applicable state statutes and constitutional provisions. IV. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT l . This Agreement maybe amended in writing by mutual agreement of the parties hereto. 2. This Agreement shall terminate after the discharge of groundwater for six months located at the facility. If further discharge of treated water is required after the end of this Agreement, Discharger may request renewal of this Agreement. 3. The CITY may terminate this Agreement without notice at any time if, in its sole opinion, the discharge authorized thereunder is adversely affecting the CITY's treatment plant or collection system. In addition, this Agreement may be terminated by the CITY if and when the CITY determines that Discharger's wastewater discharge will subject the CITY to fines, penalties, administrative orders or any enforcement action by state or federal agencies, or require CITY to perform treatment to remove toxicity, including any additional biomonitoring requirements for compliance with CITY's TPDES permit. 4 VENUE Venue and jurisdiction of any suit, right, or cause of action arising under, or in connection with, this contract shall lie exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement this day of Oct , A.D., 2009. CITY OF FORT WORTH Attest: Approved as to Form and Legality: Ms. Chr�! Title : Asst � Reynolds ' City Attorney Mr. Fernando Costa Title: Assistant City Manager - Sebastian Fichera, REM Title: Asst. Dir. Water/Pollution Control Date: Eagle Construction &fiEnwironmental Services, LLC By: G1" '�� Title: Marc W. 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