HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 40269CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY SECRETARY
CONTRACT NO. a
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING RELATED DESIGN SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a home -rule municipal
corporation situated in Tarrant, Denton, Parker and Wise Counties, Texas (the "CITY"), and
I<imleV-Horn and Associates, Inc. (the "ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described
as: Ryan Place Neighborhood Traffic Calming Desiqn
Article I
Scope of Services
A. The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachment A.
Article II
Compensation
A. The ENGINEER's compensation is set forth in Attachment B.
Article III
Terms of Payment
Payments to the ENGINEER will be made as follows:
A. Invoice and Payment
(1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation, including but not
limited to meeting the requirements set forth in Attachment D to this
AGREEMENT, to reasonably substantiate the invoices.
(2) The ENGINEER will issue monthly invoices for all work performed under this
AGREEMENT. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt.
(3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Article I, the final payment of any
balance will be due within 30 days of receipt of the final invoice.
(4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested
will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. The
CITY will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No
interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually
resolved.
(5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings contested in
good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER may, after giving
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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 standard of care applicable to the ENGINEER's services will be the
degree of skill and diligence normally employed in the State of Texas by
professional engineers or consultants performing the same or similar services
at the time such services are performed.
C. Subsurface Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity for
subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or other
subsurface investigations in connection with design and engineering
work to be performed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also advise the
CITY concerning the results of same. Such surveys, tests, and
investigations shall be furnished by the CITY, unless otherwise specified
in Attachment A.
(2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations,
the actual characteristics may vary signcantly 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.
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D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans in ink
on reproducible mylar sheets and electronic files in .pdf format, or as otherwise
approved by CITY, which shall become the property of the CITY. CITY may
use such drawings in any manner it desires; provided, however, that the
ENGINEER shall not be liable for the use of such drawings for any project
other than the PROJECT described herein.
E. Engineer's Personnel at Construction Site
(1) The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's personnel at a construction site,
whether as on -site representatives or otherwise, do not make the ENGINEER
or its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to the
CITY and/or the CITY's construction contractors or other entities, and do not
relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of their obligations,
duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction
methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for
coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in
accordance with the Contract Documents and any health or safety precautions
required by such construction work. The ENGINEER and its personnel have
no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other
entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety
precautions.
(2) Except to the extent of specific site visits expressly detailed and set forth in
Attachment A, the ENGINEER or its personnel shall have no obligation or
responsibility to visit the construction site to become familiar with the progress
or quality of the completed work on the PROJECT or to determine, in general,
if the work on the PROJECT is being performed in a manner indicating that the
PROJECT, when completed, will be in accordance with the Contract
Documents, nor shall anything in the Contract Documents or the agreement
between CITY and ENGINEER be construed as requiring ENGINEER to make
exhaustive or continuous on -site inspections to discover latent defects in the
work or otherwise check the quality or quantity of the work on the PROJECT.
If the ENGINEER makes on -site observation(s) of a deviation from the
Contract Documents, the ENGINEER shall inform the CITY.
(3) When professional certification of performance or characteristics of materials,
systems or equipment is reasonably required to perform the services set forth
in the Scope of Services, the ENGINEER shall be entitled to rely upon such
certification to establish materials, systems or equipment and performance
criteria to be required in the Contract Documents.
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F. Opinions of Probable Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules
(1) The ENGINEER shall provide opinions of probable costs based on the
current available information at the time of preparation, in accordance
with Attachment A.
(2) In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility
projections, and schedules for the PROJECT, the ENGINEER has no
control over cost or price of labor and materials; unknown or latent
conditions of existing equipment or structures that may affect operation or
maintenance costs; competitive bidding procedures and market
conditions; time or quality of performance by third parties; quality, type,
management, or direction of operating personnel; and other economic
and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate PROJECT
cost or schedule. Therefore, the ENGINEER makes no warranty that the
CITY's actual PROJECT costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or
schedules will not vary from the ENGINEER's opinions, analyses,
projections, or estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by the ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic construction
progress payments to the construction contractor will be based on the
ENGINEER's knowledge, information, and belief from selective sampling and
observation that the work has progressed to the point indicated. Such
recommendations do not represent that continuous or detailed examinations
have been made by the ENGINEER to ascertain that the construction
contractor has completed the work in exact accordance with the Contract
Documents; that the final work will be acceptable in all respects; that the
ENGINEER has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose
the construction contractor has used the moneys paid; that title to any of the
work, materials, or equipment has passed to the CITY free and clear of liens,
claims, security interests, or encumbrances; or that there are not other matters
at issue between the CITY and 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.
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I. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Participation
In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City has goals for
the participation of minority business enterprises and woman business
enterprises in City contracts. Engineer acknowledges the M/WBE goal
established for this contract and its commitment to meet that goal. Any
misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or
the commission of fraud by the Engineer may result in the termination of this
agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of
time of not less than three (3) years.
J. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of five (5) years
after final payment under this contract, have access to and the right to
examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and
records of the ENGINEER involving transactions relating to this contract.
ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall have access during normal working
hours to all necessary ENGINEER facilities and shall be provided adequate
and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this section. The CITY shall give ENGINEER reasonable
advance notice of intended audits.
(2) ENGINEER further agrees to include in all its subconsultant agreements
hereunder a provision to the effect that the subconsultant agrees that the CITY
shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final payment under the
subcontract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subconsultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that the
CITY shall have access during normal working hours to all subconsultant
facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order
to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article 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.
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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 insured under the CGL, using ISO
additional insured endorsement or a substitute providing equivalent
coverage, and under the commercial umbrella, if any. This
insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other
insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the CITY. The
Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions by endorsements that would alter or nullify:
premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual,
personal injury, or advertizing injury, which are normally contained
within the policy, unless the CITY approves such exclusions in
writing.
ii. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the commercial general
liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance maintained in
accordance with this agreement.
b. Business Auto —the ENGINEER shall maintain business auto liability and,
if necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less
than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising
out of "any auto", including owned, hired, and non -owned autos, when said
vehicle is used in the course of the PROJECT. If the engineer owns no
vehicles, coverage for hired or non -owned is acceptable.
i. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officersI 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
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$100,000.00 each accident for bodily injury by accident or $100,000.00
each employee for bodily injury by disease, with $500,000.00 policy limit.
i. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by workers compensation and
employer's liability or commercial umbrella insurance obtained by
ENGINEER pursuant to this agreement.
d. Professional Liability —the ENGINEER shall maintain professional liability,
a claims -made policy, with a minimum of $1,000,000.00 per claim and
aggregate. The policy shall contain a retroactive date prior to the date of
the contract or the first date of services to be performed, whichever is
earlier. Coverage shall be maintained for a period of 5 years following the
completion of the contract. An annual certificate of insurance specifically
referencing this project shall be submitted to the CITY for each year
following completion of the contract.
(2) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that the ENGINEER has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to the CITY prior to ENGINEER
proceeding with the PROJECT.
b. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the CITY an Additional
Insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term CITY shall include
its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers as respects the
contracted services.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon.
d. Any failure on part of the CITY to request required insurance
documentation 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. Such terms shall be
endorsed onto ENGINEER's insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to the
respective Department Director (by name), City of Fort Worth, 1000
Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
f. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of
Texas and have a minimum rating of A:V or greater, in the current A.M.
Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength
and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
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g. Any deductible or self insured retention in excess of $25,000.00 that would
change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval by the CITY
in writing, if coverage is not provided on a first -dollar basis. The CITY, at it
sole discretion, may consent to alternative coverage maintained through
insurance pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated financial resources or
letters of credit may also be acceptable to the CITY.
h. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in
favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
The CITY shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense,
to review the ENGINEER's insurance policies including endorsements
thereto and, at the CITY's discretion; the ENGINEER may be required to
provide proof of insurance premium payments.
j. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a
claims -made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or prior
to the date of the contractual agreement. The certificate of insurance shall
state both the retroactive date and that the coverage is claims -made.
k. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or claims -made basis, shall
be maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or changes
from date of commencement of the PROJECT until final payment and
termination of any coverage required to be maintained after final payments.
I. The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance
premiums required by this 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.
M. Disclosure
The ENGINEER acknowledges to the CITY that it has made full disclosure in
writing of any existing conflicts of interest or potential .conflicts of interest,
including personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in property abutting the
proposed PROJECT and business relationships with abutting property cities.
The ENGINEER further acknowledges that it will make disclosure in writing of
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any conflicts of interest that develop subsequent to the signing of this contract
and prior to final payment under the contract.
N. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances
(1) If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered or
suspected, the ENGINEER will stop its own work in the affected portions of
the PROJECT to permit testing and evaluation.
(2) If asbestos or other hazardous substances are suspected, the CITY may
request the ENGINEER to assist in obtaining the services of a qualified
subcontractor to manage the remediation activities of the PROJECT.
O. Permitting Authorities -Design Changes
If permitting authorities require design changes so as to comply with published
design criteria and/or current engineering practice standards which the
ENGINEER should have been aware of at the time this Agreement was
executed, the ENGINEER shall revise plans and specifications, as required, at
its own cost and expense. However, if design changes are required due to the
changes in the permitting authorities' published design criteria and/or practice
standards criteria which are published after the date of this Agreement which
the ENGINEER could not have been reasonably aware of, the ENGINEER
shall notify the CITY of such changes and an adjustment in compensation will
be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT.
P. Schedule
ENGINEER shall manage the PROJECT in accordance with the schedule
developed per Attachment D to this AGREEMENT.
Article V
Obligations of the City
Amendments to Article V, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. City -Furnished Data
ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the
information provided by the CITY.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to the ENGINEER as required for
the ENGINEER's performance of its services. The CITY will perform, at no
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cost to the ENGINEER, such tests of equipment, machinery, pipelines, and
other components of the CITY's facilities as may be required in connection
with the ENGINEER's services. The CITY will be responsible for all acts of the
CITY's personnel.
C. Advertisements, Permits, and Access
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services, the CITY will obtain,
arrange, and pay for all advertisements for bids; permits and licenses required
by local, state, or federal authorities; and land, easements, rights -of -way, and
access necessary for the ENGINEER's services or PROJECT construction.
D. Timely Review
The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies, reports, sketches, drawings,
specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney,
insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and
other consultants as the CITY deems appropriate; and render in writing
decisions 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
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provisions providing contractor indemnification of the CITY and the
ENGINEER for contractor's negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third -Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subcontractors and equipment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, shall maintain no
direct action against the ENGINEER, its officers, employees,
and subcontractors, for any claim arising out of, in connection
with, or resulting from the engineering services performed.
Only the CITY will be the beneficiary of any undertaking by
the ENGINEER."
(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 V.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 will ensure that Builders Risk/installation insurance is maintained 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.
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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.
Article VI
General Legal Provisions
Amendments to Article VI, if any, are included in Attachment C.
C.
D.
Authorization to Proceed
ENGINEER shall be authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upon
receipt of a written Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
Reuse of Project Documents
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products of
the ENGINEER, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of
service for this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is completed or not.
Reuse, change, or alteration by the CITY or by others acting through or on
behalf of the CITY of any such instruments of service without the written
permission of the ENGINEER will be at the CITY's sole risk. The CITY shall
own the final designs, drawings, specifications and documents.
Force Majeure
The ENGINEER is not responsible fc
caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts,
control of the ENGINEER that preVE
obligations hereunder,
Termination
damages or delay in performance
accidents, or other events beyond the
It ENGINEER's performance of its
(1) This AGREEMENT may be terminated only by the City for convenience on
30 days' written notice. This AGREEMENT may be terminated by either the
CITY or the ENGINEER for cause if either party fails substantially to perform
through no fault of the other and does not commence correction of such
nonperformance with in 5 days of written notice and diligently complete the
correction thereafter.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City, the
ENGINEER will be paid for termination expenses as follows:
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a.) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans, specifications
or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product,
b.) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing electronic data files and other
data storage supplies or services,
c.) The time requirements for the ENGINEER'S personnel to document the
work underway at the time of the CITY'S termination for convenience so
that the work effort is suitable for long time storage.
(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGINEER will submit to the
CITY an itemized statement of all termination expenses. The CITY'S approval
will be obtained in writing prior to proceeding with termination services.
E. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption to Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of the ENGINEER for
the convenience of the CITY. In the event of such suspension, delay, or
interruption, an equitable adjustment in the PROJECT's schedule,
commitment and cost of the ENGINEER's personnel and subcontractors, and
ENGINEER's compensation will be made.
F. Indemnification
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.904, the
ENGINEER shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the CITY against
liability for any damage caused by or resulting from an act of negligence,
intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or failure to pay a
subcontractor or supplier committed by the ENGINEER or ENGINEER's
agent, consultant under contract, or another entity over which the ENGINEER
exercises control.
G. Assignment
Neither party shall assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the prior
written consent of the other party.
H. Interpretation
Limitations on liability and indemnities in this AGREEMENT are business
understandings between the parties and shall apply to all the different theories
of recovery, including breach of contract or warranty, tort including negligence,
strict or statutory liability, or any other cause of action, except for willful
misconduct or gross negligence for limitations of liability and sole negligence
for indemnification. Parties mean the CITY and the ENGINEER, and their
officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.
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I. Jurisdiction
The law of the State of Texas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its
interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. The venue
for any litigation related to this AGREEMENT shall be Tarrant County, Texas,
J. Severability Cl" Survival
If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason
to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality,
or unenforceability will not affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT
shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had
never been contained herein. Articles V.F., VI.B., VI.D., VI.F., VI.H., and VI.I.
shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
K. 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.
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Article VII
Attachments, Schedules, and Signatures
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire
AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. The following attachments and
schedules are hereby made a part of this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A —Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
Attachment C — Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Services
Attachment D — Project Schedule
Attachment E — Location Map
Executed this the Flo day of , 201b
ATTEST:
Marty Hendri
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FOR
Amy Ramsey "
Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
Cani:racf� �uthoriaatiol�
Date — -
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
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istant City Manager
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William A. V�rkest
Director, Transportation &Public Works
Department
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Glenn A. Gary
Senior Vice President
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CITY SECRETARY
T. WORTH, TX
ATTACHMENT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
RYAN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The ENGINEER understands that the CITY is requesting professional services for the design of
traffic calming improvements within the Ryan Place neighborhood. The project generally consists
of the preparation of construction plans and bid documents of the following improvements:
1. Elizabeth Blvd. and S. Adams St. —neighborhood traffic circle
2. Elizabeth Blvd. and Willing Ave. — neighborhood traffic circle
3. Elizabeth Blvd. and 5th Ave. — neighborhood traffic circle
4. Cantey Street (between Ryan Ave. and Willing Ave.; between 6th Ave. and 5th Ave.;
between Ryan Place Dr. and S. Adams St.) — traffic chicanes
5. James Ave. and Cleburne Rd. — intersection realignment
6. 5th Ave. and Ryan Place Dr. — intersection realignment
The project will also sidewalks and sidewalk ramps (if necessary), signs and markings, traffic
control, landscape, irrigation and bidding and construction contract administration services, and
meetings with the Ryan Place Neighborhood Association.
This scope of services will provide the CITY with the design plans and contract documents for the
construction of the proposed traffic calming improvements.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
If services beyond those defined in this scope are required, the CITY and ENGINEER shall
attempt to negotiate a written amendment to this Agreement. ENGINEER shall not proceed with
work on any additional services prior to the CITY and ENGINEER executing a written
amendment. The Scope of Services includes the following primary tasks:
• Task 1 —Project Management
• Task 2 —Design Survey
• Task 3 — Preliminary Design
• Task 4 — Final Design
• Task 5 — Bidding
Task 1 —Project Management
Project management will occur throughout the duration of the Project. The ENGINEER will provide
the following project management services:
■ Develop communication plan including project contact list.
■ Coordinate with survey subconsultant.
■ Prepare and e-mail bkweekly progress reports to the project team (CITY and Engineer's
staff).
■ Prepare and update project schedule.
■ Conduct progress meetings to monitor the development of the project. The ENGINEER
will prepare for and attend up to:
Four (4) meetings with the CITY regarding project status and coordination issues. The
first meeting will be the project kick-off meeting.
Three (3) meetings with the CITY regarding project scope and fee.
Two (2) meetings with the Ryan Place Neighborhood Traffic Committee.
One (1) public meeting with the Ryan Place Neighborhood Homeowner's Association.
Task 2 —Design Survey
The ENGINEER (through its subconsultant — Gorrondona &Associates, Inc. (MWBE)) will provide
the following design survey services:
• Ground survey to identify and locate existing topographic elements for the project limits. The
limits of survey shall include the following:
■ Traffic circles along Elizabeth Blvd. —from the approach curb returns within the ROW;
■ Cantey St. — within the ROW between Ryan Ave. and Willing Ave.; within the ROW
between 6th Ave. and 5th Ave.; and within the ROW between Ryan Place Dr. and S.
Adams St.
■ James Ave. and Cleburne Rd. — along James Ave. within the ROW for approximately 200
feet south of Cleburne Rd.
■ 5th Ave. and Ryan Place Dr. — along 5th Ave. within the ROW for approximately 200 feet
north of Ryan Place Dr.
• Ground survey shall consist of all visible existing features above ground level. These
features shall include, but are not limited to, telephone poles, power poles, utilities, utility
markers, fences, retaining walls, water meters, detector check valves, manholes, vaults,
sprinkler heads, structures, culvert pipes, buildings, trees (6" caliper and up) and any other
facilities in close proximity to the construction.
• Coordinate with franchise utility companies to locate and mark their utilities prior to
performing the field survey.
• Prepare digital terrain model (DTM).
• Tie all public improvements to existing CITY monument system.
• Prepare a final topographic drawing in digital format (including contours and breaklines)
showing the features located in the field.
Task 3 —Preliminary Design
30% Preliminary Design (Concept Level)
The ENGINEER will provide the following preliminary design services to prepare 30% preliminary
plans at an appropriate scale on 11 "x17" sheets that include the following:
• Edge of existing pavement, existing structures, mailboxes, water meters, utility poles, fire
hydrants, existing and proposed driveways, existing utilities, existing rights -of --way and
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easements, existing and proposed sidewalk and curb ramps, proposed curb line, and
proposed pavement markings on plan sheets.
• Create base drawing file to include the survey line work, existing City and franchise utilities,
and drainage facilities.
• Conceptual landscape plan and rendering for two (2) alternatives for a typical traffic circle and
two (2) alternatives for a typical traffic chicane. The concept plan will include plan view and
typical section for each alternative.
• An opinion of probable construction cost using recent average unit prices which are
representative of similar types of construction in the local area. The Engineer has no control
over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or over the Contractor's methods of determining
prices or over competitive bidding or market conditions
• Submit one (1) set of .PDFs to the CITY. The 30% design submittal shall include the following:
■ Preliminary roadway plan sheets;
■ Conceptual landscape plans and renderings; and
■ Preliminary opinion of probable construction cost.
60% Preliminary Design
The ENGINEER will provide the following 60% preliminary design services upon acceptance of
the 30% preliminary plans by the CITY. The ENGINEER shall prepare 60% plans at an
appropriate scale on 11 "x17" sheets.
• Edge of existing pavement, existing structures, mailboxes, water meters, utility poles, fire
hydrants, existing and proposed driveways, existing utilities, existing utility adjustments to
valves, fire hydrants and meters, existing rights -of -way and easements, existing and proposed
sidewalk and curb ramps(if necessary), proposed curb line, and proposed pavement markings
on plan sheets.
• The location, size, and species of all trees and shrubs within the limits of street right-of-way,
drainage, slope or temporary construction easements. If due to the density of the growth it is
impractical to show all trees and shrubs, the limits of dense stands of trees and shrubs will be
shown. In any case, all trees six inches (6") in diameter, or larger, shall be shown, unless
directed otherwise. Engineer shall indicate on the plans those trees that are to be removed
and those trees to be preserved.
• Prepare dimensional control layout to include the proposed alignments, alignment data, and
control points. Coordinates shall be tied to CITY benchmarks and monuments.
• Prepare landscape planting plans and details for the City approved concept plan submitted
in Task 2. Landscape design shall be in accordance with City of Fort Worth Standards.
• Prepare irrigation plans and details for areas to include landscaping and/or sod in
accordance with City of Fort Worth Standards.
• An opinion of probable construction cost using recent average unit prices which are
representative of similar types of construction in the local area. The Engineer has no control
over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or over the Contractor's methods of determining
prices or over competitive bidding or market conditions
• Develop preliminary traffic control plan narrative of the suggested sequence of construction.
Develop details to clarify intent of construction sequencing in accordance with City of Fort
Worth Standards.
• Pavement markings, striping, and signing plans.
• Collect relevant data for the project from the CITY. Data collection shall include: existing plans,
maps, field notes, design criteria, applicable City Ordinances, and City design standards.
• Perform up to two (2) project site visits during preliminary design.
• Submit one (1) set of .PDFs to the CITY. The 60% design submittal shall include the following:
■ Preliminary roadway plan sheets;
■ Preliminary signs and pavement marking plans;
■ Preliminary landscaping and irrigation design plan sheets;
■ Preliminary traffic control plan narrative and details; and
■ Preliminary opinion of probable construction cost.
Task 4 -Final Design
The ENGINEER will provide the following final design services upon acceptance of the 60%
preliminary plans by the CITY. The ENGINEER shall prepare 90% plans and final plans at an
appropriate scale on 11"x17" sheets. The ENGINEER shall also prepare contract documents,
specifications, and special provisions. Final design shall include the following:
• Standard CITY title page with location map and revision block in the lower right corner
showing date of revision, description of revision and initials of the ENGINEER authorizing the
revision.
• Detail and standard sheets for the related elements of the Project.
• Prepare general notes.
• Prepare contract documents including the following:
■ City of Fort Worth standard construction contract forms;
■ Notice to bidders;
■ Special instructions to bidders;
■ Bid form;
■ Performance bond;
■ Payment bond;
■ Maintenance bond;
■ Certificate of insurance;
■ General conditions;
■ Special provisions; and
■ Technical specifications.
• An opinion of probable construction cost using recent average unit prices which are
representative of similar types of construction in the local area. The ENGINEER has no control
over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or over the Contractor's methods of determining
prices or over competitive bidding or market conditions
• Street addresses of all properties adjacent to Project.
• Plan sheets for signs and pavement markings in accordance with the City of Fort Worth
Standards.
• Develop traffic control phasing plans in accordance with the City of Fort Worth Standards.
Develop detour routes if necessary.
• Perform up to two (2) project site visits during final design.
• Submit two one (1) set of .PDFs to the CITY. Submit five (5) sets of full-size final design plans
to the CITY. 90% and Final Design submittal shall include the following:
■ 90% and Final Plans:
Cover sheet
Index sheet
Project control sheet
- Roadway plan sheets
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Pavement marking and signing plan sheets
Landscaping and irrigation design plan sheets
Traffic control plans
City of Fort Worth standard detail sheets
Detail sheets
Opinion of probable construction cost
■ Contract Documents.
Task 5 —Bidding
The ENGINEER will provide the following bidding phase services:
• Reproduce up to thirty (30) 11 "x17" plan sets and contract documents.
Additional Services
Services below shall be considered additional and shall be performed on an individual basis upon
authorization by the CITY. Such services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Signal Design
2. Additional Bidding Phase Services
3. Construction Contract Administration Services
4. Establishing additional horizontal or vertical control beyond scope identified above
5. Construction Staking
6. ROW and/or easement negotiation and acquisition
T Redesign to reflect project scope changes requested by the CITY, required to address
changed conditions or change in direction previously approved by the CITY, mandated by
changing governmental laws, or necessitated by the CITY's acceptance of substitutions
proposed by the Contractor
8. Environmental assessment, permitting, or remediation
9. Design of any drainage improvements
10. Utility Relocation design beyond the improvements identified above
11. Retaining wall design
12. Preparation of SWPPP
1I Parcel exhibits
14. Additional plan submittals beyond the number identified above
15. Franchise Utility Coordination
ATTACHMENT "B"
COMPENSATION
RYAN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
For all professional engineering services detailed in Tasks 1 — 5, included in
ATTACHMENT "A" (Scope of Services, Ryan Place Neighborhood Traffic Calming
)esign), the CITY agrees to pay the ENGINEER a lump sum fee of $78,000.
The breakdown for basic and special engineering services for the lump sum tasks is
presented in Exhibit BA,
II. BASIS FOR COMPENSATION
The lump sum fee includes labor costs and direct expenses identified in this contract,
as well as items such as in-house duplicating, printing, facsimile, local mileage,
telephone, postage, and computer expenses.
The ENGINEER shall be paid monthly based on statements submitted to the CITY
for the work accomplished during the preceding month. Monthly statements for lump
sum services will be based upon a reasonable estimation of percent complete.
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EXHIBIT "B-1"
FEE BREAKDOWN FOR BASIC AND SPECIAL SERVICES
RYAN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN
BASIC SERVICES
Kimlev-Horn and Associates. Inc.
Task 3 -Preliminary Design (Paving)
Task 4 - Final Design (Paving)
Subconsultant -Kittelson &Associates Inc.
Task 3 -Preliminary Design (QC/QA)
SPECIAL SERVICES
Kimley-Horn and Associates. Inc.
Fee Type
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Subtotal (Basic Services)
Task 1 -Project Management
Task 2 - Design Survey
Task 3 - Preliminary Design (Landscaping)
Task 3 - Preliminary Design (Irrigation)
Task 3 - Preliminary Design (Traffic Control)
Task 4 - Final Design (Landscaping)
Task 4 - Final Design (Irrigation)
Task 4 - Final Design (Traffic Control)
Subconsultant -Kittelson &Associates Inc.
Task 1 -Project Management
Subconsultant - Gorrondona and Associates Inc.
Task 2 -Design Survey
Subconsultant - Alphagraphics #83 (ML Holding,
Task 5 -Bidding
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Subtotal (Special Services)
Fee %Total
$19,500
$111300
$2,500
$33,300
$9,300
$1,425
$4,600
$2,400
$1,000
$6,700
$3,000
$2,100
$2,500
$44,700
(57.3%)
000
TOTAL $78,(100.0%)
EXHIBIT "B-2"
MNVBE SUMMARY
RYAN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN
Task Description Fee M/VIIBE (%)
Task 1 —Project Management $11,800 $0
Task 2 —Design Survey $11,300 $9,575 (12.3%)
Task 3 -Preliminary Design $30,000 $0
Task 4 —Final Design $22,800 $0
Task 5 -Advertising/Bidding $2,100 $2,100 (2.7%)
Total Project $78,000 $11,675 (15.0%)
M/WBE Subconsultant Services Fee
Gorrondona and Associates, Inc. Survey $9,575
Alphagraphics #83 (ML Holding) Printing/Reproduction $2,100
Total $113676
M/WBE Subconsultant Services Fee
Kittelson &Associates, Inc. Public Meetin /Qualit Control $5,000
Total $5,000
This attachment is provided for informational purposes only to show the projected plan to
meet the M/WBE goal of 15%. The actual dollars paid by the ENGINEER to M/WBE
subconsultants may vary for each task as well as for each subconsultant. The
subconsultants listed are those intended for use on this project, but the actual
subconsultants used may vary.
ATTACHMENT "C"
AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD AGREEMENT
RYAN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
No modifications to the Standard Agreement were necessary for this project.
ATTACHMENT "D"
SCHEDULE
RYAN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The ENGINEER will complete Tasks 1-5 in the scope of services outlined in
ATTACHMENT "A" within eight (8) months following receipt of Notice to Proceed from the
CITY, independent of City review time. The schedule for Tasks 5 shall be a mutually
agreeable schedule to be determined just prior to beginning construction.
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ATTACHMENT "E"
LOCATION MAP
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THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE ROUTING "M & C" BEFORE LAW
DEPARTMENT AND CITY MANAGER APPROVAL.
To: Randy Burkett
(underline appropriate one) Proiect Manager Buyer Department Director
From: Rosalyn McDonald 6105
M/WBE Office Staff OV KIV%Extension
Date; April 6, 2010
In the Amount of $78,000.00 TPW=01452
Project/Bid: Ran Place Nei hborhood Traffic Calmin Desi n
1. Compliance with the City's M/WBE has been achieved by one of the following
methods;
a). Kimley-Horn and Associates is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by
committing to 15% M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 16%.
compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to
070 M/WBE participation and documenting good faith effort. identified
several subcontracting and supplier opportunities. However, the M/WBEs contacted in the
areas identified did not submit the lowest bids. The City's goal on this project is 0%.
c). is in compliance with City's MNVBE Ordinance by documenting good
faith effort. The City's goal on this project is 0%.
d}. is in compliance with City's M/WBE Ordinance by submission of the
prime contractor waiver form. The City's goal on this project is 0%.
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2. The apparant low dollar bidder (s► did not comply with the City's MlWBE Ordinance
because;
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OfFlcial site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/11/2010
REFERENCE 20RYAN PLACE
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DATE: 5/11/2010 NO ; C-24209 LOG NAME: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
CALMING PROGRAM
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $78,000.00 for the Preparation of Plans, Specifications
and Estimate for Traffic Calming in the Ryan Place Neighborhood (COUNCIL DISTRICT
9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering
Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $78,000.00 for the
preparation of plans, specifications and estimate for a traffic calming design in the Ryan Place
Neighborhood.
DISCUSSION:
The 2004 Capital Improvement Program Intersection Improvements promotes efficient traffic flow by
using traffic calming devices to reduce speeds and cut through traffic on neighborhood streets. The
Ryan Place Neighborhood Association developed a traffic calming plan in accordance with City
requirements in September 2008. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., has been selected to develop
the necessary plans, specifications and estimate to help implement the traffic calming plan.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to
15 percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal for this project is 15 percent.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Street Improvements Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
C200 531200 203390145230 $78.000.00
Fernando Costa (6122)
William Verkest (7801)
Randy Burkett (8712)