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ui,v SECRETARY, CONTRACT NO. �f'b' STANDARD AGIR C 0 V Co) WORTH, T =L;=MEN V FOR F,N IIINk R0I10R V ED DI:=SO GN S I his AGR1=I=,MI_IFT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home -rule municipality (the "CITY"), and Garver, LLC, authorized to do business in Texas, (the "INGINH=R"), for a PROJECT generally described as: Westside Parallel Taxiway at Meacham International Airport. Article I Scope of Services A. The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachment A. Article 00 Compensation Thern ri irrni_ i• t li reran n � i r_.� •._ T le r i' I%r F rs s compensation Ipen lsaliol l shall be L59,084.00 as set forth l i l Attachment B. Article 0011 Terms of Payment Payments to the I NGINITIH,R 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 AGR'MINT, to reasonably substantiate the invoices. (2) The I .NGINF-ER will issue monthly invoices for all work performed under this AGREEMENT. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt. (3) City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 1 of 16 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,— --- OFFICIAL RE©ORD StICR7TARY ' r ,TD IftToRT s (4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. The CITY will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually resolved. (5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings contested in good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER may, after giving 7 days' written notice to CITY, suspend services under this AGREEMENT until paid in full. In the event of suspension of services, the ENGINEER shall have no liability to CITY for delays or damages caused the CITY because of such suspension of services. Article IV Obligations of the Engineer Amendments to Article IV, if any, are included in Attachment C. A. General The ENGINEER will serve as the CITY's professional engineering representative under this Agreement providing professional engineering consultation and advice and furnishing customary services incidental thereto. 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. City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 2 of 16 (2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations, the actual characteristics may vary significantly between successive test points and sample intervals and at locations other than where observations, exploration, and investigations have been made. Because of the inherent uncertainties in subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated underground conditions may occur that could affect the total PROJECT cost and/or execution These conditions and cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of the ENGINEER D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans in ink on reproducible mylar sheets and electronic files in pdf format, or as otherwise approved by CITY, which shall become the property of the CITY. CITY may use such drawings in any manner it desires' provided, however, that the ENGINEER shall not be liable for the use of such drawings for any project other than the PROJECT described herein. E. Engineer's Personnel at Construction Site (1) The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's personnel at a construction site, whether as on -site representatives or otherwise, do not make the ENGINEER or its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to the CITY and/or the CITY's construction contractors or other entities, and do not relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the Contract Documents and any health or safety precautions required by such construction work The ENGINEER and its personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions. (2) Except to the extent of specific site visits expressly detailed and set forth in Attachment A, the ENGINEER or 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 3 of 16 (3) 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. When professional certification of performance or characteristics of materials, systems or equipment is reasonably required to perform the services set forth in the Scope of Services, the ENGINEER shall be entitled to rely upon such certification to establish materials, systems or equipment and performance criteria to be required in the Contract Documents. F. Opinions of Probable Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules (1) The ENGINEER shall provide opinions of probable costs based on the current available information at the time of preparation, in accordance with 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 4 of 16 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. I. Minority Business and Small Business Enterprise (MBE)(SBE) Participation In accord with the City of Fort Worth Business Diversity Ordinance No. 20020-12-2011, as amended, the City has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and/or small business enterprises in City contracts. Engineer acknowledges the MBE and SBE goals established for this contract and its accepted written commitment to MBE and SBE participation. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Engineer may result in the termination of this Agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of time of not Tess 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 5 of 16 (3) 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. ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse ENGINEER for the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed. K. INSURANCE (1) ENGINEER'S INSURANCE a. Commercial General Liability — the ENGINEER shall maintain commercial general liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 00 per each occurrence with a $2,000,000.00 aggregate. If such Commercial General Liability insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this PROJECT or location. i. The CITY shall be included as an insured under the CGL, using ISO additional insured endorsement or a substitute providing equivaleit 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 6 of 16 acceptable. i ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the business auto liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by ENGINEER pursuant to this agreement or under any applicable auto physical damage coverage. c. Workers' Compensation —ENGINEER shall maintain workers compensation and employers liability insurance and, if necessary commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less than $100,000.00 each accident for bodily injury by accident or $100,000.00 each employee for bodily injury by disease, with $500,000.00 policy limit. 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 prio- 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 7 of 16 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. 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. 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 erdorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT. i. The CITY shall be entitled upon its request and without incurring expense, to review the ENGINEER's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at the CITY's discretion; the ENGINEER may be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments. j. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a claims -made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or prior to the date of the contractual agreement. The certificate of insurance shall state both the retroactive date and that the coverage is claims -made. k. Coverages whether written on an occurrence or claims -made basis, shall be maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or changes from date of commencement of the PROJECT until final 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. City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 8 of 16 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 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 cnteria 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 9 of 16 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 pe io -mance of its services The CIT" will perform, at no cost to the ENGINEER, such tests of equipment, machinery, pipelines, and other components of the CITY's facilities as may be required in connection with the ENGINEER's services. The CITY will be responsible for all acts of the 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. City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 10 of 16 D Timely Review The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as the CITY deems appropriate, and render in writing decisions required by the CITY in a timely manner in accordance with the project schedule prepared in accordance with Attachment D E Prompt Notice The CITY will give prompt written notice to the ENGINEER whenever CITY observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of the ENGINEER's services or of any defect in the work of the ENGINEER or construction contractors. F. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances Release. (1) CITY acknowledges ENGINEER will perform part of the work at CITY's facilities that may contain hazardous materials, including asbestos containing materials, or conditions, and that ENGINEER had no prior role in the generation, treatment, storage, or disposition of such materials. In consideration of the associated risks that may give rise to claims by third parties or employees of City City hereby releases ENGINEER from any damage or liability related to the presence of such materials. (2) The release required above shall not apply in the event the discharge, release or escape of hazardous substances, contaminants, or asbestos is a result of ENGINEER's negligence or if ENGINEER brings such hazardous substance, contaminant or asbestos onto the project. G. Contractor Indemnification and Claims The CITY agrees to include in all construction contracts the provisions of Article IV E regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site, and provisions providing 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 11 of 16 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 1. 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. K. Changes The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of Services in this AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's cost of or time required for performance of the services, an equitable adjustment will be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT with appropriate CITY approval. City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 12 of 16 Article VI General Legal Provisions Amendments to Article VI, if any, are included in Attachment C. A. Authorization to Proceed ENGINEER shall be authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed from the CITY. B Reuse of Project Documents All designs, drawings, specifications documents, and 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. C. Force Majeure The ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of God strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of the ENGINEER that prevent ENGINEER's performance of its obligations hereunder. D. Termination (1) This AGREEMENT may 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: a.) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans, specifications or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product; City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 13 of 16 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 pnor 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 u nderstandings between the parties and shall apply to all the different theories of recovery, including breach of contract or warranty, tort including n egligence, strict or statutory liability, or any other cause of action, except for willful misconduct or gross negligence for limitations of liability and sole n egligence for indemnification. Parties mean the CITY and the ENGINEER, and their officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors. City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 14 of 16 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 and Survival If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. Articles V.F., VI.B., VI.D., VI.F., VI.H., and VI.I. shall survive termination of 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. 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 15 of 16 Executed and effective this the, BY: CITY OF FORT WORTH Fernando Costa Assistant City Manager Date: /O///iz APPROVAL RECOMMENDF I_): By: Bill Welstead Director, Aviation Department day o 02v BY: ENGINI. R Garver, LLC Frank Mclllwain Senior Project Manager Date: 743//2 AIDPROVF ID AS TO FORM AND M&C No.: C - Z / LEGALITY By: bCigfasW. Black Assistant City Attorney M&C Date: qr f AV a it* �V0oOOOoQ4i) ATTEST: Mary J. Kayser City Secretary City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services PMO Official Release Date: 08/09/2012 Page 16 of 16 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTHS TX ATTACHMENT "A" Scope for Enaineerina Desian Related Services for Airport Improvements The scope set forth herein defines the work to be performed by the ENGINEER in completing the project. Both the CITY and ENGINEER have attempted to clearly define the work to be performed and address the needs of the Project. OBJECTIVE This project is for engineering services to design the a parallel taxiway connecting the Runway 34 end and Taxiway "C" on the west side of Runway 16/34. Task 1. Task 2. Task 3. Task 4. Task 5. Task 6. Task 7. WORK TO BE PERFORMED P roject Management Conceptual Design P reliminary Design Final Design S urvey Geotechnical Investigation Permitting TASK 1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. ENGINEER will manage the work outlined in this scope to ensure efficient and effective use of ENGINEER's and CITY's time and resources ENGINEER will manage change, communicate effectively coordinate internally and externally as needed, and proactively address issues with the CITY's Project Manager and others as necessary to make progress on the work. 1.1. Managing the Team • Lead, manage and direct design team activities • Ensure quality control is practiced in performance of the work • Communicate internally among team members • Task and allocate team resources 1.2. Communications and Reporting Attend a pre -design project kickoff/chartering meeting with CITY staff to confirm and clarify scope, understand CITY objectives, and ensure economical and functional designs that meet CITY requirements • Conduct and document monthly project update meetings with CITY Project Manager • Conduct review meetings with the CITY at the end of each design phase • City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 1 of 8 • Conduct and document weekly design team meetings • Prepare invoices, in accordance with Attachment B to this Standard Agreement and submit monthly in the format requested by the CITY • Prepare and submit monthly progress reports in the format provided by the respective CITY Department. • Prepare and submit baseline Project Schedule initially, and Project Schedule updates with a schedule narrative monthly, as required in Attachment D to this Standard Agreement and according to the City of Fort Worth s Schedule Guidance Document. • Complete Monthly M/WBE Report Form and Final Summary Payment Report Form at the end of the project Coordinate with other agencies and entities as necessary for the design of the proposed infrastructure, and provide and obtain information needed to prepare the design • With respect to coordination with permitting authorities, ENGINEER shall communicate with permitting authorities such that their regulatory requirements are appropriately reflected in the designs ENGINEER shall work with regulatory authorities to obtain approval of the designs and make changes necessary to meet their requirements, as part of the design scope. • Personnel and Vehicle Identification: When conducting site visits to the project location, the ENGINEER or any of its sub -consultants shall carry readily visible information identifying the name of the company and the company representative. • DELIVERABLES A. Meeting summaries with action items B. Monthly invoices C. Monthly progress reports D. Baseline design schedule E Monthly schedule updates with schedule narrative describing any current or anticipated schedule changes F. Monthly M/WBE Report Form and Final Summary Payment Report Form TASK 2. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN (30 PERCENT). The Conceptual Design shall be submitted to CITY per the approved Project Schedule. The purpose of the conceptual design is for the ENGINEER to identify, develop, communicate through the defined deliverables, and recommend the design concept that successfully addresses the design problem, and to obtain the CITY's endorsement of this concept ENGINEER will develop the conceptual design of the infrastructure as follows. City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 2 of 8 2.1. Data Collection • In addition to data obtained from the CITY, ENGINEER will research and make efforts to obtain pertinent information to aid in coordination of the proposed improvements with any planned future improvements that may influence the project ENGINEER will also identify and seek to obtain data for existing conditions that may impact the project including; utilities, agencies (TxDOT and railroads), City Master Plans, and property ownership as available from the Tax Assessor's office. • The data collection efforts will also include conducting special coordination meetings with affected property owners and businesses as necessary to develop sewer re-routing plans. 2.2. The Conceptual Design Package shall include the following: • Preliminary cover and index of sheets including project limits, area location map and beginning and end station limits • Phasing Plan: Develop a construction safety and phasing plan utilizing FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction. • Proposed phasing of any drainage work that is included in this project documented in both the project schedule and narrative form. • Proposed typical sections which outline the proposed improvements. Typical sections shall include existing and proposed safety area dimensions, existing and proposed pavement widths and proposed pavement section. • Conceptual plan and profile sheets showing existing and proposed horizontal taxiway alignments, existing and proposed safety areas, existing and proposed drainage features, proposed pavement dimensions, known utilities and proposed taxiway vertical alignments (profiles). • Drainage area map with supporting drainage computation. • Documentation of key design decisions. • Estimates of probable construction cost. ASSUMPTIONS • All storm water calculations and design shall conform to FAA requirements. • Four (4) sets of half size plans will be delivered for the 30% design. • DWF and PDF files created from design CAD drawings will be uploaded to the designated project folder in Buzzsaw. • ENGINEER shall not proceed with Preliminary Design activities without written approval by the CITY of the Conceptual Design Package. DELIVERABLES A. Conceptual Design Package City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 3 of 8 TASK 3. PRELIMINARY DESIGN (60 PERCENT). P reliminary plans and specifications shall be submitted to CITY per the approved Project S chedule ENGINEER will develop the preliminary design of the infrastructure as follows 3.1. Development of Preliminary Design Drawings and Specifications shall include the following: • Construction Phasing and Safety Plan updated to reflect any changes as a result of the conceptual design submittal. • A Project Control Sheet, showing all Control Points, used or set while gathering data. Generally on a scale of not less than 1:400. The following information shall be indicated for each Control Point: Identified (existing City Monument #8901, PK N ail, 5/8" Iron Rod); X Y and Z Coordinates, in an identified coordinate system, and a referred bearing base Z coordinate on City Datum only; descriptive location (i e set in the centerline of the inlet in the South curb line of North Side Drive at the East end of radius at the Southeast corner of North Side Drive and North Main S treet). • Updated existing and proposed typical section sheets. • Updated taxiway plan and profile sheets displaying station and coordinate data for all horizontal alignment P.C.'s P.T s, P.I. s; station and elevation data of all vertical profile P.C.'s, P.T. s, P.I.'s, low points, and high points, lengths of vertical curves, grades, K values, e, and vertical clearances where required. • Bearings given on all proposed baselines. • Preliminary taxiway details to include joint details, drainage details, and pavement details. ENGINEER will delineate the watershed based on contour data and field verification and document existing storm drain capacities for the subject site. A drainage area map will be drawn at maximum 1 ' = 200' scale from available 2- foot contour data with the contours labeled. Data source and year will be provided by the CITY. Capacities of existing storm drain will be calculated and shown All calculations shall conform to FAA drainage design standards. The ENGINEER s responsibility includes recommendations for improvements of the existing system as deemed reasonable and consistent with FAA standards. • Storm drain layout sheets showing location and size of all inlets, manholes, junction boxes, culverts and piping to include storm drain profiles showing existing and proposed flow lines, flows, lengths and slopes of pipe, top of ground profile over pipe and connections to existing or proposed storm sewer systems • Preliminary electrical lighting and signage, and pavement marking layouts and details. • 3.2. Utility Clearance • The ENGINEER will consult with the CITY's Transportation and Public Works Department Water Department, and other CITY departments, public utilities, City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 4 of 8 private utilities, private utilities and government agencies to determine the approximate location of above and underground utilities, and other facilities (current and future) that have an impact or influence on the project ENGINEER will design CITY facilities to avoid or minimize conflicts with existing utilities and where known and possible consider potential future utilities in designs. • The ENGINEER shall upload individual DWF files for each plan sheet of the approved preliminary plan set to the designated project folder in Buzzsaw for forwarding to all utility companies which have facilities within the limits of the project The DWF files should be created directly from the CAD files as opposed to PDF files. ASSUMPTIONS • All storm water calculations and design shall conform to the FAA drainage design standards. • Four (4) sets of half size plans will be delivered for the 60% design. • Four (4) sets of technical specifications will be delivered for the 60% design. • DWF files created from design CAD drawings will be uploaded to the designated project folder in Buzzsaw. • Four (4) sets of full size drawings will be delivered for Utility Clearance. • ENGINEER shall not proceed with Final Design activities without written approval by the CITY of the Preliminary Design plans. DELIVERABLES A. Preliminary Design drawings and specifications B. Utility Clearance drawings C Estimates of probable construction cost TASK 4. FINAL DESIGN (90 PERCENT) AND FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (100 PERCENT). • Upon approval of the Preliminary plans, ENGINEER will prepare construction plans as follows: • Final draft construction plans (90%) and technical specifications shall be submitted to CITY per the approved Project Schedule • Following a 90% construction plan review meeting with the CITY, the ENGINEER shall submit Final Plans (100%) to the CITY per the approved Project Schedule. Each plan sheet shall be stamped, dated and signed by the ENGINEER registered in State of Texas. • The ENGINEER shall submit a final design estimate of probable construction cost with both the 90% and 100% design packages. This estimate shall use ONLY standard CITY bid items. City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 5 of 8 ASSUMPTIONS • Four (4) sets of half size drawings and four (4) sets of specifications will be delivered for the 90% Design package. • A DWF file for the 90% Design will be created from design CAD drawings and will be uploaded to the project folder in Buzzsaw. • Four (4) sets of half size drawings and four (4) sets specifications will be delivered for the 100% Design package. • A DWF file for the 100 % Design will be created from design CAD drawings and will be uploaded to the project folder in Buzzsaw. • The ENGINEER shall submit a final design estimate of probable construction cost with the 90% Design package and 100% Design package. DELIVERABLES A. 90% construction plans and specifications. B. 100% construction plans and specifications. C. Detailed estimates of probable construction costs including summaries of bid items and quantities using the CITY's standard bid items and format. TASK 5. SURVEY. ENGINEER will provide survey support as follows. 5.1. Design Survey • ENGINEER will perform field surveys to collect horizontal and vertical elevations and other information needed by ENGINEER in design and preparation of plans for the project. Information gathered during the survey shall include topographic data, elevations of all sanitary and adjacent storm sewers, rim/invert elevations, location of buried utilities, structures, trees (measure caliper, identify overall canopy and have qualified arbonst identify species of trees), and other features relevant to the final plan sheets. Existing drainage at intersections will be verified by field surveys. Spot elevations will be shown on intersection layouts with cross slope to fit intersecting grade lines. • The minimum survey information to be provided on the plans shall include the following: A Project Control Sheet showing ALL Control Points, used or set while gathering data Generally on a scale of not less than 1:400 The following information about each Control Point; a. Identified (Existing. CITY Monument #8901, PK Nail, 5/8" Iron Rod) b. X, Y and Z Coordinates, in an identified coordinate system, and a referred bearing base. Z coordinate on CITY Datum only. City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMo Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 6 of 8 • c. Descriptive Location (Ex. Set in the centerline of the inlet in the South curb line of North Side Drive at the East end of radius at the Southeast corner of North Side Drive and North Main Street). Coordinates on all P.C.'s, P.T.'s, P.I.'s, Manholes, Valves, etc., in the same coordinate system, as the Control. No less than two horizontal bench marks, per line or location. Bearings given on all proposed centerlines, or baselines. Station equations relating utilities to paving, when appropriate. DELIVERABLES A. Copies of field survey data and notes signed and sealed by a licensed surveyor. B. Drawing of the project layout with dimensions and coordinate list. TASK 6. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION. • Soil investigations, including field and laboratory tests, borings, related engineering analysis and recommendations for determining soil conditions will be made. In addition to the above investigations, borings and appropriate field and laboratory analysis will be made at reasonable intervals along the project alignment for the Engineer to design the proposed pavement and for the Contractor's use in determining soil conditions for preparing bids and a Trench Safety Plan. The ENGINEER shall prepare a detailed geotechnical engineering study and pavement design in conformance with the FAA standards. TASK 7. PERMITTING. ENGINEER will provide permitting support for the CITY to obtain any and all agreements and/or permits normally required for a project of this size and type, as follows. 7.1. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan • For projects that disturb an area greater than one (1) acre, the Contractor will be responsible for preparing and submitting the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with appropriate regulatory agencies. The Engineer will prepare drawings and details for proposed SWPPP improvements that the Contractor may use for guidance in development of the contractor's plan. DELIVERABLES A. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 7 of 8 ADDITIONAL SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE EXISTING SCOPE OF SERVICES Additional Services not included in the existina Scope of Services — CITY and ENGINEER agree that the following services are beyond the Scope of Services described in the tasks above. However, ENGINEER can provide these services, if needed, upon the CITY's written request Any additional amounts paid to the ENGINEER as a result of any material change to the Scope of the Project shall be agreed upon in writing by both parties before the services are performed. These additional services include the following: • Negotiation of easements or property acquisition. • Services related to development of the CITY's project financing and/or budget. • Services related to disputes over pre -qualification, bid protests bid rejection and re -bidding of the contract for construction. • Construction management and inspection services • Performance of materials testing or specialty testing services. • Services necessary due to the default of the Contractor. • Services related to damages caused by fire, flood, earthquake or other acts of God. • Services related to warranty claims, enforcement and inspection after final completion. • Services to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken or defended by the CITY. • Performance of miscellaneous and supplemental services related to the project as requested by the CITY. City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment A PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012 Page 8 of 8 ATTACHMENT B COMPENSATION Design Services for Westside Parallel Taxiway City Project No. 01972 Lump Sum Project I. Compensation A. The ENGINEER shall be compensated a total lump sum fee of $259,084.00 as summarized in Exhibit B-1 — Engineer Invoice and Section IV — Summary of Total Project Fees. The total lump sum fee shall be considered full compensation for the services described in Attachment A, including all labor materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to deliver the services. B. The ENGINEER shall be paid monthly payments as described in Section II - Method of Payment. I1. Method of Payment A. Partial payment shall be made to the ENGINEER monthly upon City's approval of an invoice prepared and submitted by the ENGINEER in the format and including content as presented in Exhibit B-1, Progress Reports as required in item III. of this Attachment B, and Schedule as required in Attachment D to this Agreement. B. The estimated current physical percent complete as required on the invoice shall be calculated from the progress schedule as required in Attachment D to this Standard Agreement and according to the current version of the City of Fort Worth's Schedule Guidance Document. C. The cumulative sum of such monthly partial fee payments shall not exceed the total current project budget including all approved Amendments. D. Each invoice shall be verified as to its accuracy and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by an officer of the ENGINEER III. Progress Reports A. The ENGINEER shall prepare and submit to the designated representative of the Aviation Department monthly progress reports and schedules in the format required by the City. City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date: 8.09.2012 Page 1 of 3 B-1 ATTACHMENT B COMPENSATION IV. Summary of Total Project Fees Firm P rime Consultant Garver, LLC Primary Responsibility Engineering & Design P roposed MBE/SBE Sub -Consultants Lamb -Star Engineering MasTek EJES Topographic Surveys Geotechnical Engineering Engineering & Design N on-MBE/SBE Consultants Project Number & Name Westside Parallel Taxiway TOTAL Total Fee $259,084.00 Fee Amount $203,174.00 $9,850.00 $17,250.00 $28,810.00 78.4 3.8 6.7 11.1 $259,084.00 100% MBE/SBE Fee MBE/SBE $55,910.00 21.6% City MBE/SBE Goal = 21 % Consultant Committed Goal = 21.6 % City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date: 8.09.2012 Page 2 of 3 B-2 EXHIBIT "B-1" ENGINEER INVOICE (Supplement to Attachment B) Insert required invoice format following this page, including negotiated total budget and allocations of budgets across work types and work phases. City of Fort Worth, Texas Attachment B PMO Official Release Date: 8.09.2012 Page 3 of 3