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COUNTY OF TARRANT
KNOWN AT L BY Tl-IESE PRESENT'S:
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into the ks day of s+ 20�D by and
between the City of Fort Worth, a home -rule municipal corpOr•atio situated in Tarrant, Denton,
Parker, and Wise Counties, Texas, acting herein by and through its duly authorized Assistant ity
Manager, hereinafter called the "City", and Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., an independent contractor
"Consultant". City and Consultant may be referred to herein individually as a Party, or
collectively as the Parties.
WITNESSETH
That for and in consideration of nnrtual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties
hereto mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SERVICES
Section 1.
Consultant hereby agrees to perform as all independent co
Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment "A".
connection with the Feasible Options Study ("Project").
'act01' the services set forth in
These services shall be performed
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in
Section 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 oral orders of any person.
ARTICLE 2
COMPENSATION
Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B".
Payment shall be considered full compensation for all Iabor, materials, supplies, and equipment
necessary to complete the services described in Attachment "A". However the total fee paid by
the City shall not exceed a total of $201,000 unless the City and the Consultant mutually agree
upon a fee amount for additional services and amend this Agreement accordingly.
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.
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Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall operate as and shall release the City from all
clalms or liabilities tinder this Agreement for anything related to, done, or furnished ill
connection with the services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of the
City in connection with such services.
ARTICLE 3
TERM
Unless terminated pursuant to the terns herein, this Agreement shall be for a term of hvo years,
beginning upon the date of its execution, or until the completion of the subject matter
contemplated herein, whichever occurs first.
ARTICLE 4
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 its work to be performed hereunder and 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 respondent 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 5
PROFESSIONAL CUMPrT.ENCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Sectio►► 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.
Section 2.
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271904, the Consultant shall
indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City against liability for any damage caused by or
resulting fi•om an act of negligence, intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or failure
to pay a subcontractor or supplier committed by the Consultant oi• Consultant's agent, consultant
under contract, or another entity over which the Consultant's exercises control.
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ARTICLE G
INSURANCE
Section 1,
Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtainer} all insuraice
required under this Article and the City has approved such insurance, nor shall Consultant allow
any subcontractor to commence work on its SUbcontract until all similar insurance of the
subcontractor has been so obtained and approval given by the City; provided, however,
Consultait may elect to add any subeonsultant as an additional insured under its liability
policies.
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 per claim and aggregate,
Professional Liability insurance may be written on an occurrence or c[aiuls-
made basis. If coverage is written on a claims -made basis, the retroactive
date shall be coincident with or prior to the date of the contractual
agreement. The certificate of insurance shall state that the coverage is
claims -made and include the retroactive date. The insurance shall be
maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement, aru for five (5)
years following completion of the service provided under tile contractual
agrecnlent, of for the warranty period, whichever is longer. Ail annual
certificate of insurance submitted to the City shall evidence coverage.
Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$1,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability
$I,000,000 each accident (or reasonably
Worker's Compensation
Coverage A: statutory limits
Coverage B: $100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
Section 2.
Additional Insurance Requieenlents
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a. Elcept for cnlployer's liability insurance coverage under Consultant's �vorkcr's
compensation insurance po}icy, the City, its officers, employees and servants shall be
endorsed as an additional instilled oil Consultant's insurance policies.
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b. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the Pw Storm Water Management
Division, Attention; Don McChesney, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX
76102, prior to commencement of work.
c. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance docunientrttion shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance r•egUlrernetits Specified herein.
d, Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a ►»inimum 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. Insut•ers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas anti have a current
AM. 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.
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.
Consultant's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such insurance
is primary protection and any self -funded ar 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 administtator 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.
Upon the request of City, Consultant shall provide complete copies of all insurance
policies required by these Agreement documents.
ARTICLI 7
TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMIINT
City and CQI1S11{taut each bn�d themselves, and their lawful successors and assigns, to this
Agreement. Consultant, its lawful successors and assigt3s, shall not assign, sublet or t►•ansfer any
interest in this Agreement without prior written consent of the City.
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ARTICLE s
TERMINATION Or CONTRACT
Section 1.
City may terminate this Agreement for its convenience on 30 days' written notice. 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 does not commence correction of such
nonperformance with 5 days of written notice and diligently complete the correction thereafter
Section 2.
If City chooses to terminate this Agreement under Article 8, upon receipt of notice of
termination, Consultant shall discontinue services rendered up to the date of such te:'inination
and City shall compensate Consultant based upon calculations in Article 2 of this Agreement and
Exhibit `B" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 3.
All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under tills 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 or become the property of the
City, and shall be furnished to the City prior to oil at the time such services are completed, or
upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9
RIGHT TO AUDIT
(a) Consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) yeat:s 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.
(b) Consultant fin•thcr 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 subconsultatlt, involving
transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal
working flours to all subconsultant facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space In order to conduct audits In compliance With the provisions of tills article, City
shall give Consultant and any subconsultant reasonable advance notice of intended audit,
(C) COnSUltallt and SubCO11SU1tantS agree t0 pllotoC01)y S11G11 dpGli111e11tS as may be requested by the
City. The City agrees fio reimburse Consultant for the cost- of copies at the rate published nl the
Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed.
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ARTICLL 10
MINORITY AND WOMAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(M/WBE) PARTICIPATION
Ill accordance with City Ordinance No. 15530, the City has goals for the patitle ipaElOil of
minority business enterprises and woman business enterprises ("M/WBB") in City contracts.
Consultant acknowledges the M/WBE goal established for tills Agreement and its commitment
to meet that goal. 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
thall three (3) years.
ARTICLE 11
OBSERVE AND COMPLY
Caisultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect this Agreement
and the Nvork hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and
regulations which may exist oi• may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or
authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall I;. 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 ally such order, law,
ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees.
ARTICLE 12
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 sliall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Wortli Division, This
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
ARTICLE 13
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 hcreto.
ARTICLE Id
SEVIGRABILI`TY
The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section oi• other part of this Agreement or the application tliereof to ally 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
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persons or cll•cumstallces shall not be affected thereby and this Agreement shall be construed as
if such invalid or tn1C011StiW0011al portion had never been contained thet•eltl.
ARTICLE 15
NOTICES
Notices to be provided hereunder shall be Sufficient if forwarded to the other Party by hand"
clelivery 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
VMN Don McCliesney
TPW Storm Water Management Division
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
C.OI1Sliltatlt:
Michael Baker• Jr., Inc.
Attn: Christopher A. Johnson, RE,
101 South Locust Street
Suite 300
Denton, TX 76201-6046
ARTICLE 16
HEAllINGS
The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended m
define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement
ARTICLE I7
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 sha11 together constitute but one and
the same instrument.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
RECOMMCNDED:
RCCOMMENDED:
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the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement in
year first above written, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
William A. V rkest, P.E. ire r
Department of Teansp station and Public Work
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
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ssi�stant dity Attorney
ATTEST:
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City Secretaty
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ATTACHMENT "A"
FEASIBLE OPTIONS STUDY
Storm Water Management Study No, SWM-001
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Michael Baker Jr., Inc. (Baker) is pleased to present this scope of work to the City of Fort Wot th to
conduct a high-level planning study and peer review for the Central Arlington Heights (CAH) and Porest
Park -Berry (FPB) watersheds in Fort Worth, Texas. Detailed planning studies have been recently
completed for these two watersheds; however solutions recommended by these studies have high costs
and other characteristics which would make them difficult to implement by the storm water utility. The
genera) goals of this study are:
1, To identify less costly options for addressing drainage and flooding concerns it these
watersheds;
2. To identify a prioritized, phased approach to a long tel•nl solution that will result in incremental
benefits as finding is available to execute each phase; and
3. To identify strategies to apply to the entire storm water program in the identification of future
projects to ensure that they are reasonable and affordable,
The primary objectives of this study relate to the fivo watersheds, and are as follows:
1. Identify successful flood mitigation strategies used by other cities facing similar drainage and
construction problems,
2, Provide an independent and unbiased peer review of the problems and proposed solutions from
previous detailed engineering studies in the two watersheds;
3. Identify and formulate any additional structural and non-structural options that night provide
significant cost savings or lend themselves to easier implementation, compared to previously
Identified alternatives; and
4. Lead a stakeholder staff and consultant panel review of the expanded spectrum of available
solutions for the two watersheds,
The secondary objectives of this study relate to the overall storm water progt•am, and are as follows:
1 • Development of performance measures for objectively demonstrating the level of success of the
City's storm water program; and
2, Development of a general approach or strategy for addressing other flooding problems
throughout the city that are of a similar nature to the specific ones evaluated for the two
watersheds.
The Baker team will be led by a diverse group of professionals known as the Peer Review Team (PRT).
The PRT will consist of the following:
Name
Button Johnson
Gerardo Ocatias
Pam Roach
Mark Bowers
David Yanke
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fIle scope of work includes the following basic services:
a Lead, attend, and support activities related to the project kickoff and orientation activities,
including acquisition of data from the City of Fort Worth staff (staff).
o Review programs of comparable cities.
Ferfortll project reconnaissance activities, including a review of past studies and a field visit,
and the identification of goals, objectives, and constraints; problems and opportunities; and the
adoption of pit
ect metrics to evaluate the performance of various alternative plans.
® Formulate alternative plans to address storm water problems in consideration of the stated goals,
objectives, and constraints.
® Perform a comparative analysis of the identified alternatives, and select preferred alternative.
Attend a public meeting for each watershed, coordinate with stakeholders, and develop and
implement a research based communication plan.
® Conduct research into financial niechanIsills and overall program financial scope.
® Make recommendations in light of the primary and secondary objectives, and present findings
to staff, stakeholders, and City COul1C11.
® Prepare interim reports and a final report presenting and supporting recommendations of the
PRT.
o Manage the study in order to ensure adherence to the scope, schedule, and budget.
The following additional services play be provided as directed by staff.
a Provide a detailed analysis and optimization of the recommended plans for each watershed,
including the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models t0 simulate their performance.
® Attend additional public meetings.
a Visit comparable communities.
The following sections describe the scope of work in greater detail along with the proposed project
schedule. Note that the project team will be referred to as the PRT, and that PRT activities noted below
refer to at least one member of the PRT team, and not necessarily all members of the PRT team. In
addition, PRT team activities may be supplemented by staff from represented films or by other
subcontractors.
1,0 PRI-IJI'1CT IQCKOI+F AND (�RIENTATIt)N
The purpose of this task is to Obtain base level data and information. The outcome of this task is
acquired c{ata and knowledge, and agreement on specific scope eleunents and approach.
l.l. Data Acquisition —Staff will make available and/or provide data related to the CAH and FPB
watersheds and the previous studies. Specific data and information includes previous reports
(including supporting data and models), complaint files, digital neaps and exhibito, records from
past public meetings, available newspaper articles, existing video of flood events, information
regarding existing public or private sector plans (including neighborhood studies, specific site
development plans, and parks, open space and trails master plans), and any other relevant data
regarding the communities and projects. In addition, staff will provide pertinent information
regarding the storm water program, including project list and financial data.
1.2. Kickoff Meeting The PRT will attend a kickoff meeting with staff. The meeting will include a
review Of the study scope and the establishment of project management mechanisms
(documentat loll, assignment tracking, C0014dination, and controls). Staff will provide a
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] resentation oil the storm water Program as well as the nature of the flooding problems with a
focus on the CAH and FPB watersheds. The PRT will present an overview of the Planning
process reconlmelided for this study. The discussion will inchlde plannI g for the public
meetings to be held in each watersheds and the development of a communications plan. In
addition, a list of questions for other communities will be developed (for use in Iten, 2.0).
1.3. Initial Field Visit —The PRT team will conduct an initial and brief fiel(1 visit to the two
watersheds.
2.0 REVIEW COMPARABL)1 CITIES
The purpose of this task is to gain insights fi•om canununities with challenges similar to Fart
Worth. The similarities may lie in the specific Infrastructure challenges, environmental
challenges, funding challenges, and other similar challenges including fully developed historic
neighborhoods. The outcome of this task is knowledge of successes and failures of others, and
insights into how others have addressed similar challenges. Deliverable will include an hlterim
Memorandum summarizing the review.
2,l Identify Coulpat•able Cities,— Approximately 6 conulluuities with elements of problems similar to
Fort Worth, or with storill water programs similar to Fort Worth, will be identified. The
communities may have programs at various levels of success and maturity, and effort will be
made to identify cities which have developed successful projects and programs that have
successfully addressed circumstances similar to those found in the two Fort Worth watersheds.
This list may include Tulsa, OK; Louisville/Jefferson County, KY; Charlotte/Mecklenburg
County, NC; and Houston/Harris County, TX, The PRT and staff will identity additional cities.
The PRT will identify contacts in each community and will make arrangements for a phone
interview with each.
2.2 Prepare interview Questionnaire -The PRT team will prepare a questionnaire for' the conununity
intervietivs. Tllis will be reviewed with staff in the Kickoff Meeting, and a final questionnaire will
be adopted. The questionnaire will be developed in consideration of the objectives of the
interviews, which are to (1) gain an understanding of the specific approaches applied to address
storm water and drainage challenges, (2) to learn from others, both what has worked and what has
not worked, (3) to learn how communities measure potential solutions, (4) to learn how
communities prioritize projects, (S) determine how communities fund projects, (6) to learn how
communities address environmental challenges, (7) identify comnnmity desires related to public
spaces and community connectivity, and (8) to learn how communities interface with the public
with respect to their storm water and flooding projects.
2.3 Conduct Initial Research and Interview The PRT will perform initial research regarding each
identified city to be interviewed. This research will include reviews of websites and news articles
and discussion with corporate contacts familiar with the communities. The PRT will schedule
and conduct phone interviews with each city. Fort Worth staff will be invited to participate in the
interviews. The interview will involve the completion of the questionnaire along with any other
topical and relevant discussion. At the conclusion of the interview, the PRT will prepare an
interview summary document and provide it to the interviewee for concurrence.
2A PRT Meeting with Staff —The PRT will Prepare an interim report summarizing the interviews
with other cities, and will attend a meeting with staff to present the findings of the interviews.
Discussion will include lessons learned f140111 the discussions and how they may apply to Fort
Worth. A brainstorming session will be held regarding project metrics.
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This purpose of t1113 task is to synthesize data, past studies, and other information into usable
information, and to establish a planning setting for the study and review. The outcome of this
task is the adoption of objectives all(] constraints to guide the study, as well as the adoption of
project metrics that support the evaluation of alternative plans in consideration of these objectives
and constraints, in addition, an initial list of potential measures will be identified.
3.1 Review Previous Studies The PR'I will conduct a detailed review of the previous studies
completed for the CAH and FPB watersheds. The team will also review related land use,
neighborhood and urban design studies. The review will include the reports c,nd the Value
Engineering Study, past flooding events, and other data provided by staff. The review will focus
more on the planning elements of tine studies, and less on the specific engineering and modeling
elements of the studies, This review will include a meeting with the representatives from Freese
Nichols who performed the CAM study, and a meeting with representatives from AECOM who
performed the FPB study. This meeting will be organized by staff,
3.2 Pre are Base Maps/Exhibits —Using the digital files provided by staff, the PRT will produce base
maps to be utilized to prepare project exhibits and to support project meetings.
3.3 DeveloRDraft Protect Metrics —The PRT will develop a methodology to evaluate and measure
the effectiveness and viability of potential plan alternatives and projects, This development of
nnetrics will be conducted based upon information learned in research of similar communities
(item 2.3), and will consider the overall objectives of the storm water program.
3.d Reconnaissance All orkshotn —PRT and staff will attend a rivo day reconnaissance workshop. The
first day will consist of a field trip organized and led by staff. The second and possibly third day
will consist of a meeting to cover the following:
o Observations from field trip, and PRT questions for staff -discussion
a PRT review of previous studies -discussion
® Identification of problems and opportunities, along with statement of goals, objectives,
and constraints — discussion and adoption
® Adoption of final project metrics
u Initial brainstorming to identify potential measures, including structural, 11011-s401Ictural,
and low innpact measures — resulting in the identification of specific measures to be
carried forward
Communications plan and stakeholder activity - discussion
#,0 ALTiCRNATIVr FORMULATION
The purpose of this task is to formulate alternative flans that attempt to uueet the plan objectives
without violating file constraints. The outcome of this task is a palette of alternatives for each
watershed. Deliverables include an Interim Memorandum far each of the two watersheds (CAH
and FPB) summarizing the formulation of the alternatives.
�l.l Identify and Screen Measures The PRT, through individual work sessions, will evaluate the
utneasures identified in the Reconnaissance Workshop. The initial evaluation will be qualitative
III nature, and will entail only sufficient detail to determine if they warrant further consideration,
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Measures that do not address stated objectives or that violate constraints will be eliminated.
Measures proposed in previous studies by others will be considered in the screening process.
4.2 Evaluate Measures —The PRT, through individual work assignments to appropriate members,
will conduct a more thorough analysis of the measures carried forward from the screening
process. This evaluation will entail sufficient detail to make rational evaluation of the measures,
but will not include the development of hydrologic or hydraulic models (although existing models
may be consulted). Elements of the evaluation will include the following;
a Effectiveness of the measure, both ill addressing basic storm water objectives and in
stated secondary objectives
a Conformance of the measure to stated constraints
® Cost of the measure
Scalability of the measure (can the measure be implemented at a range of sizes, for a
range of costs, resulting in a range of performance outputs)
e "Phase -ability" of the measure, and how soon in the phasing are benefits realized
a Implications of each measure as related to land use and urban design aspects
Acceptability of the measure, both in terms of the community and the natural,
socioeconomic, and political environment
® How well the measure can work in cancert with other measures
The ability of the measure to address multiple objectives, including objectives beyond
storm water management
o The availability of additional finding sources for the measure
d.3 Alternative Brainstorming Session —The PRT will attend a meeting with staff to present the
results of the evaluation of measures. Each measure will be discussed in deta}1, and decisions
N1till be made regarding the continued utilization of each. Additional brainstorming will be
conducted to determine if there are other potential measures, as well as to identify likely
alternatives (defined as combinations of one Olt more measures).
�l.A Alternative Formulation — "fie PT? T, using both team work sessions and individual assignments,
will evaluate the new measures and address questions and comments from staff. The PRT will
then formulate a palette of alternative plans for the two watersheds which vary in the
composition of measures as well as the scale of various measures. The formulation will be
conducted in consideration of the stated objectives and constraints, and alternatives will be
formulated in a manner to best fit within the community.
.5,0 ALT>;RNATIVTl ANALYSIS
The purpose of this task is to evaluate the alternatives and to select a recommender} alternative.
Alternatives will be evaluated by applying the adopted project metrics to each alter native with the
goal of identifying the alternative that best meets the objectives without violating the constraints.
The deliverable includes an Interim Memorandum for each watershed (CAI.1 ace FPB)
summarizing the alternative analysis and supporting the recommerndation.
S.1 Initial A[tcrnat}ve Analysis The PRT, using group work sessions and some individual
assigmuents, will perfot•m an evaluation of each alternative. The annalysis will be conductec[ at a
level of detail sufficient to make judgments of the alternatives on the basis of adopted metrics. If
necessary, minor refinements will be applied to the alternatives to improve their overall
performance in meeting objectives or avoiding constraints.
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5.4 Alternatives Analysis Meeting— The PRT will atterxl a meeting with staff to present the results of
the alternative analysis. Cacti alternative will be evaluated in detail. Field visits may be held to
consider ho\V well the alternative will mesh with the community or to evaluate the actual
implement -ability of the alternative. During the meeting, the PRT and staff will jointly rank the
alternatives.
5.3 Meet with En ineers from Previous Studies —The PRT and staff will meet with Freese & Nichols
(CAH) and AECOM (FPB) and brief them on the results of the alternative analysis and to solicit
their• input on the evaluation and selection of preferred alternatives.
5.4 tdentifv .Recommended Alternatives —The PRT will adt{ress any outstanding comments and/or
perform additional analysis to ensure completeness of the planning study. After coordination
with staff, the PRT will recommend alternative plans for each watershed, along with
recommendations regarding implementation (phasing, for example), funding, and multiple use.
6.0 COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The purpose of this task is to ascertain connnunit}= acceptability of various plans. To acc0]11phs11
this, representatives of the community will be informed and educated on the issues and challenges
that the must be addressed in these two watersheds. The desired outcome of this task will be the
informed consent of stakeholders in the two watersheds and the general public. Deliverables
include all Interim Memorandum that describes the communications plan.
6.1 Initial Public Meetings —The PRT will attend a public meeting for each of the two \watersheds.
The meetings will be organized by and led by staff, The PRT will provide assistance to staff in
publicizing the meeting and planning the meeting. The PRT will also assist straf in preparing
exhibits and presentation materials. The PRT will also prepare summary notes from the meeting.
6.2 Stakeholder Involvement —After the initial public meetings, the PRT and city staff tivill identify a
select group of stakeholders to serve as citizen leaders for the CAH and FPB watersheds. The
PRT will engage these stakeholders on a regular basis in order to give and receive feedback
regarding the study as well as to solicit their participation in the planning process. A regular
coordination schedule will be developed and adhered to, and could include stakeholder
participation in all or portions of meetings between the PRT and staff.
6.3 Communications Plan —The PR"I', in coordination with staff and the Community Relations
Department, will develop a communication plan. The PRT vwill obtain data through available
sources, the Community Relations Department, and through research to support the elements of
the commmun[cat tons plan. The communications plat) will be reviewed and approved by staff, and
will then be implemented by the PRT and staff. The purpose of the communications plat) is to
facilitate the exchange of information between the public and the city, and to assist in educating
and informing the public.
7,0 FUNDING AND I'INANCE
The purpose of this task is to identify and evaluate opportunities to leverage existing funding, and
to evaluate the current goals and oUjectives of the Storm Water Program against current funding
realities based upon the current rate schedule. Deliverables for tills task incit.de an Interim
Memorandum) summarizing these investigations and evaluations, and providing subsequent
recommendations.
Pror'essional Services
Consultlnt t\grccment
Rev r o.G.09
Page 14 of 16
7.1 Identification and Evaluation of Fuliding Oppot•tunities —The PRT will identify and analyze
various finding mechanisms available to assist in the finding of projects. With guidance from
city staff, mechanisms to be considered include grant programs, state and federal partnerships,
other public and private partnerships (including through the use of multi -purpose measures), and
federal appropriations. In addition, various mechanisms such as special taxing districts, Public
Utility Districts, and Tax increment Reinvestment Zones will also be evaluated. These will be
evaluated in terms of applicability, usefulness, desirability, and acceptability, as well as their
restrictions and burdens.
7.2 F,valuation of Storm Water Lltility Rate Sh•ucture —The PRT will evaluate the current rate
structure and schedule with respect to the current program's goals and objecti es. This will
include a list of the identified needs. This analysis will be conducted in light of the conclusions
found for the two watersheds being investigated as well as the study's Conclusions related to the
overall program (see secondary study objectives). in addition, the impact of the required rate
structure from each of the various alternatives will be identified.
t3A STORM WATIaR PROGRAM RECOMMZINDATIQNS
The purpose of this task is to apply knowledge obtained in the study of the CAI -I and FPB
watersheds to the overall Storm Water Management Program,
8.l Program Reconunendations -The PRT will make recommendations to staff regarding the entire
storm water program. These recommendations will be based upon the research and findings of
the study of CAI-1 and FPB, and will include recommendations regarding project planning, storm
water measures, communications, project mett•ics, and funding. Tile recommendations will be
included in the final project report and presentations.
8.2 Scope Recommendations -Specific recommendations will be made for the development of future
scopes of services for atypical Watershed Planning Study.
9.0 llRLIVIJRAI3LIGS
9.l Jnterim Memoranda —The PRT will prepare interim memoranda documenting the results of
certain activities. These documents will be draft in nature. Any co:nuients received will be
addressed in the final report at the conclusion of the study. The interim memoranda will include,
but not be limited to, documents describing the interview with other communities, the
communications plans, the results of the public meetings, the screening and evaluation of
measures, the identification and evaluation of alternatives, and funding,
9.2 Final Report — At the conclusion of the study, the PRT will prepare a report documenting and
stunmarizing the planning study. The report will include specific recommendations regarding the
CAH and FPB watersheds, as well as recommendations for the overall storm water program, The
report will be composed to specifically address the stated primary and secondary objectives of the
study. Recommendations will include cost estimates and implementation plans. The report will
be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered to practice in the State of Texas,
9.3 Watershed PlatminR Study Scope Guidance Document The PRT will prepare a guidance
document to be used by staff in the development of fntiu•e scopes of work for watershed planning
studies. This document will be in a format suitable for inclusion in a standard scope of services.
Professional Services
Consultant Agreement
Rev 10.6.09
Page IS of iG
9.4I Final Presentation —The PRT will develop a PoNver Point presentation summarizing the planning
study, including a summary of the results and recommendations. The PRT will present the
findings to City Council and stakeholder groups as directed by staff. It is estimated that the total
number of presentations will not exceed four.
10.0 PROJECT NIANAGEIVIENT AND COORDINATION
10.1 Coordination and Meetings — The PRT will have scheduled inter -team coordination meetings.
Meetings between the PRT and staff will occur as listed in the scope. Any additional meetings
will be held on an as -needed basis.
10.2 PRT Documentation and Responsibility Assi��ent Tracking —The PRT and staff will develop a
tool to document PRT activities and to track assignments. This tool may be in the form of a
SharePoint site or some other on-line collaboration site, or it may be in the form of a tracking
spreadsheet.
10.3 Pro'ec( t Reporting, Mina ement and Invoicing— The Baker Project Manager tivill provide staff
with monthly progress reports and invoices.
Professional Srn�ires
Consultant Agrermcnt
Rev t 0.6.09
Page 16 of 16
A. The Engineer shall be compensated a total project fee of $201,000.00, including
a lump sum fee of $201,000.00 for Basic Services and $0.00 for Additional
Services. Payment of the total lump sum fee shall be considered full
compensation for the services described in Attachment "A" for all labor materials,
supplies and equipment necessary to complete the project,
B. The Engineer shall be paid in accordance with "Exhibit B-1 ", Supplement to
Attachment B. Each invoice from the Engineer shall be verified as to its accuracy
and compliance with the terms of this contract by an officer of the Engineer.
C. A summary of current hourly billing rates is provided in Exhibit "B-2". Additional
tasks that may be assigned, not currently in the scope, may be billed and paid on
an hourly basis at the billing rates provided in Exhibit "B-2". No additional tasks
will be performed without prior written authorization from the City of Fort Worth,
D. Professional Services Fee summary is provided in Exhibit "B-3",
E. Total project fees including MWBE participation is provided in Exhibit
ATTACHMENT °E3"
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I. Method of Payment
Partial payment shall be made to the Engineer monthly upon City's approval of an invoice from
the Engineer outlining the current labor and expenses of the total project. The agLo4egate of
such monthly partial fee payments shall not exceed the following:
95% of the total lump sum fee
The balance of fees, less previous payments, shall be payable after delivery of the FINAL report
and electronic files.
I1. Progress Reports
A. The Engineer shall submit to the designated representative of the Director of the Department
of Transportation/Public Works monthly progress reports covering all phases of the analysis
in the format required by the City,
B. Periodic reports concerning MWBE participation shall be submitted as required by the MWBE
Office.
EXHIBIT "B-1" Page 1 of 1
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it rLEMENT TO
ATTACHMENT
A summary of current hourly billing rates is provided below:
Principal -in -Charge $200 --- $220
Financial Planner $180 — $220
Project Manager $180 — $200
Sr. Urban Designer $170 — $210
Senior Professional Engineer $150 — $200
Junior Professional Engineer $120 — $150
Utility Analyst $130 — $150
Outreach Coordinator $110 — $125
PR Strategist $100 — $120
Landscape Architect $90 — $125
Engineer -in -Training $90 — $120
Sr. GIS $90 — $120
Jr. GIS $70 — $90
Engineering Intern $50 — $70
CADD Technician $60 — $90
Clerical $50 — $75
EXHIBIT "B-2"
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Task
No.
Task Name
Fee
1.0
Project Kickoff and Orientation
$3,400
2.0
Review Comparable Cities
$5,200
3.0
Project Reconnaissance
$22,500
4.0
Alternative Formulation
$21,900
5.0
Alternative Analysis
$21,100
6.0
Community Relations and Communications
$711100
7.0
Funding and Finance
$11,100
8.0
Storm Water Program Recommendations
$45000
9.0
Deliverables
$27,100
10.0
Project Management and Coordination
$13,600
Service Total
$201,000
EXHIBIT "B-3"
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FEASIBILB OPiI®NS 0711®Y
Storm Water Management Study No. SWM-001
Consultin Firm
Michael Baker Jr,, Inc
Huitt Zollars, Inc.
HOK, Inc.
Pri►�e Res onsibility
Planning, Engineering, and
Project Management
Engineering and Hydrology
Community Planning
Pam Roach Public Relations Community Relations and
Communications
RW Beck, Inc.
Green and Sustainable
Services
Total for Professional Services
Consultant
inancial
FAnalysis
Engineering, Low Impact,
and Communications
Amount
$1271850
$15,000
$151000
$251000
$10,000
$8,150
$201,000
MWBE Subconsultant Participation
Pam Roach Public Relations
Green and Sustainable Services
Total MWBE Services
Work Description
Michael Baker Jr'., Inc.
Huitt Zollars, Inc.
HOK, Inc.
RW Beck, Inc.
Total Non-MWBE Participation
EXHIBIT 1413-3A"
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MWBE Fee
$25,000
8,150
$331150
Non-MWBE Participation
Fee
$127,850
$15,000
$151000
10 000
$167, 850
Percenf
63.6%
12.4%
100.0%
Percent
Percent
63.6%
83,6%
torm Waters ♦•' ' •
Article 7 —The following language is added to the section; "which shall not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed."
Article 9, Section (c): the language "Ut)011 O1'oVlding �l'loi' IIotICe," is added to the second sentence after
"access" and before "during normal working liours".
ATTACHMENT "C"
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ATTACHMENT "D"
Task No.
Task Name
Start End
1.0
Project Kickoff and Orientation
7/19/10
7/26/10
2.0
Review Comparable Cities
7/26110
8/16/10
3.0
Project Reconnaissance
7/26/10
8/23/10
4.0
Alternative Formulation
8/23/10
10/25/10
5.0
Alternative Analysis
10/25/10
11/15/10
6.0
Community Relations and Communications
7/19/10
12/6/10
7.0
Funding and Finance
8/19/10
11/15/10
8.0
Storm Water Program Recommendations
11/15/10
11/22/10
9*0
Deliverables
7/19/10
12/6/10
10.0
Project Management and Coordination
7/19/10
12/6/10
ATTACHMENT "D"
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/15/2010
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DATE: 6/15/2010 REFERENCE **C-24265 LOG NAME: 20SWMFEASIBLEOPTIONS
N O..
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize an Agreement with Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., in the Amount of $201,000.00 for the
Selection of Feasible Options for the Central Arlington Heights and Forest Park -Berry
Watersheds (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., in the amount of $201,000.00 for the selection of feasible options for the
Central Arlington Heights and Forest Park -Berry Watersheds.
DISCUSSION:
Due to significantly undersized storm drain systems, many of the older parts of Fort Worth are subject
to severe localized flooding during heavy rainfall events. In order to develop a plan to address this
flooding, Watershed Planning Studies were begun in several large storm drain watersheds in 2004.
The studies included mapping of the systems, developing complex dynamic hydraulic models and
reviewing three alternative solutions in each watershed. Traditional drainage improvements were
found to address flooding in the two smallest storm drain systems, but no cost-effective alternatives
were identified in the remaining three systems. Two of these storm drain systems, Central Arlington
Heights and Forest Park -Berry, serve neighborhoods which experienced devastating flooding in
2004. After completion of the initial studies, expanded alternatives studies were performed in these
two watersheds, culminating in a value engineering workshop held in May 2009. Various alternative
costs ranged from $27 million to $173 million, with the alternatives recommended by the value
engineering team costing $29 million for Central Arlington Heights and $49 million for Forest Park -
Berry.
Recognizing that implementing projects of such magnitude at numerous locations throughout the city
is cost prohibitive, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an oversight panel to: re-evaluate
the assumptions and findings of the engineering studies; include land planning, neighborhood
communication, and financial analyses to help in the selection of feasible options for these storm
drain systems; and provide a strategic framework for assessing and developing feasible solutions to
flooding problems in the other large storm drain systems around the city. The evaluation conducted
through this agreement will be informed by best practices from around the country and the use of an
objective, cost/benefit approach to determining optimal solutions to flooding problems. A total of eight
proposals were received in response to the RFP and Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., was selected from the
four proposers who were invited for interviews.
Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., proposes to perform the work for a lump sum fee of $201,000.00. City staff
considers this fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed. Storm Water Utility
funds will be used for this study.
Michael Baker, Jr., Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 15
percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is seven percent.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Storm Water Utility fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office b�
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
PE69 531200 0209202 $201,000.00
Fernando Costa (6122)
William Verkest (7801)
Don McChesney (7901)
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