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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 43088CITY SECRETARY 3 0 CONTRACT NO. CONSTRUCTION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS - BNSF RAILWAY TRACK INSTALLATION ALLIANCE AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION PROJECT This Reimbursement Agreement ( "Agreement ") made this 29 day of March , 2012, by and between Cowtown Pipeline Partners L.P., having its principal place of business at 801Cherry Street, Suite 3400 Unit 20, Fort Worth, TX 76102 ( "Cowtown" or "Company ") and the City of Fort Worth, TX ( "City "), having its principal place of business at 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, TX 76102. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Company owns and operates an 8 -inch steel natural gas pipeline (the "Facility ") in Tarrant County, Texas, said Facility being a part of Cowtown's gathering system; and WHEREAS, City is expanding its Alliance Airport and desires to install or cause to be installed new BNSF Railway tracks in Fort Worth, Texas (the "BNSF Tracks ") and City has requested that Company reroute, adjust and /or take protective action on a portion of the Facility (the "Relocation "), in order to accommodate the BNSF Tracks; and WHEREAS, City agrees to reimburse Cowtown for the actual expenses incurred by Cowtown related to the Relocation requested by City as shown on Exhibit " B " attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows: RECITALS: The recitals, above, are incorporated into this Agreement insofar as they contain material elements germane to the Parties. 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Cowtown agrees to provide the City a description of the Relocation, as is more fully described in Exhibit A. The starting date will be fixed by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and the work to be done shall be in accordance with Exhibit A. 2. REIMBURSEMENT BY CITY: A. City agrees to pre -pay Company $ 228,100.00 (equal to 100 %) of the estimated maximum cost for the Relocation, based on Exhibit B attached hereto. B. Company shall prepare, and City shall review, an estimated cost for the Engineering and /or Construction and Field Services necessary for the Relocation. The estimated Relocation cost is $228,100.00 (Exhibit " -D These costs will be reimbursed by City to Company (excluding the OFFICIAL RECORD Reimhursement Agreement SECRETARY (its of Fart Uorth K (m�trnn Pipeline Partners. 1 P �ITY BNSF RailvAav tract. installation Page 1 of 4 _err paid in A, above and excluding 5% per invoice which shall be withheld as retainage by City) within 30 days of presentation of a statement(s) showing actual costs and supporting documentation of work completed. (i) Should the verified actual cost be greater than the estimated cost, City shall remit the difference to Company within thirty (30) days of the presentation of a statement showing actual costs and support materials. (ii) If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost by more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), City must obtain City Council authorization for the increased payment amount and shall not be bound to the 30 day payment requirement but shall seek said approval as promptly as possible, not to exceed 15 days after receipt of Company's invoice. C. City reserves the right to review and verify any presented invoice or statement for accuracy. D. Company shall submit to City within 45 days of completion a final accounting for all Relocation expenses incurred under this Agreement. Upon verification, City will remit the retainage held within 30 days after receipt of Company's invoice. E. The obligation of the City to make a cost reimbursement payment under this Agreement does not constitute a general obligation or indebtedness of City for which the City is obligated to levy, pledge or collect any form of taxation. 3. USE OF CAUTION: The parties agree to exercise all due caution while causing any work to be done near the Facility in order to prevent damages to the Facility. 4. DAMAGES: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall either party be liable to the other for any indirect, consequential or incidental damages, including but without limitation, loss of revenue, loss of customers or loss of profits arising from this Agreement and the performance or non - performance of obligations hereunder. 5. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION: Cowtown agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, against and from any and all liability, loss and expense and shall defend all claims resulting from loss of life or damage or injury to persons or property directly or indirectly resulting from the work performed by Cowtown to the extent such loss, damage or injury, is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Cowtown or its agents or arises out of or in connection with the Relocation on lands owned, leased or controlled by City. As a necessary condition for such indemnity to be enforceable against Cowtown: (i) Cowtown shall be notified in writing promptly of any and all claims, liability, loss and expense for which City seeks indemnification from Cowtown, and (ii) (ii) Cowtown shall have sole control of the defense of any and all claims, liability, loss and expense and all negotiations for their settlement or compromise. 6. VENUE AND JURISDICTION: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Reimbursement Agreement ( itv of Fort "orth X ( mktowi Pipeline Partners. f .P_ BNSF Raikka\ track installation Page 2 of 4 the State of Texas. Venue for any action brought to interpret or enforce, or arising out of or incident to, the terms of this Agreement shall be in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 7. ASSIGNMENT: No party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. 8. BINDING NATURE: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, legal representatives, successors and assigns, subject to the provisions of Section 7. 9. INGRESS AND EGRESS: City hereby grants to Company the right of ingress and egress across all lands owned, leased or controlled by City as may be reasonable and /or necessary for Company to perform the Relocation. 10. AUDIT: City shall have the right, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours, to audit and obtain copies of the books, records, and accounts of Company relating to the Relocation for up to two years after the date Company completes the Relocation. 11. SEVERABILITY: In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of the Agreement, and this Agreement shall be constructed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in the Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement shall become effective as of the date it becomes fully executed by the parties. Cowtown Pipeline Partners L.P. CITY OF FORT WORTH By: Crestwood Gas Services Operating GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, M Date: IFIA By: ' Fernando Costa Assistant City Manager Date: /Is �z' Recommended by: Dougla W. Wiersig Direc r, T /PW Departmen Reimbur,sement Agreement ( itv of foil \�oilb & ( ovytov +n Pipeline Partner". I OFFICIAL RECORD BNSU Railtiav tract. installation SECRETARY Page 3 of 4 CITY k FT. WORTH, TX M &C: (' 25- q2 j Date: i< 3 f- I Z RCIMNII- Selilent A-1- ee111ent City of Fort Worth K C o��to�cn Pipeline Partners. L.P. BNSF Railway track installation Page 4 of 4 AMb-b as o F rm and Legality: Douglas W. Black Assistant City Attorney Attest: Mary J Kay e City Secret �ooa'a���A� 0 Ff ° 0 0 O O� 0 o ox OF IOU R4CdRD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX ;C �, Q m X w O .......... 0—"'"N V 'I 37.' N" 41 - - ------------ ---- - -- II si Ak- lo .... ...... 0 o ?tzo e »a� rcu��. .z o � ' 0 � I j f< n •, and �4E - aF II � I iol n nn} Hbno /r I I I a I I i ¢ w s QUO 4 •� i I v c � ° - tz z o O � Ir I II I it �x z a -, wo I AVONDALE— HASLI?'I ROAD IW _ wI ' Y M &C: Date: ReirnbUrsenlent Agreement ( itv of 1 ort korth & (o\kto\kn Pipeline Partner,, 1_P. BNtiF RailNa_\ tract. installation Page 4 of 4 Approved as to Form and Legality: Douglas W. Black Assistant City Attorney Attest: Mary J Kayser City Secretary Exhibit B Cost Estimate Crestwood Midstream P artners LP Ct.resitqgd- 7/11/2011 John Day Line Relocate John Day Line Relocate. Original project to expand the right of Way for the Keller Haslet / BNSF Expansion. Revision: Received information for a more accurate estimate. 1,000' of 8" pipe and associated fittings and labor, To be 140% reimbursed by the City of Fort Worth. Coding Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Amount 861.001 Mobilization/Demobilization 4 Lot $2,500 $0 861.001 Base Lay - 8" OD Pipeline 1,400 ft. $20 $24,000 861.001 Purge & Hydrotest 0 Lot $1,000 $0 861.001 Test Station Assembly/ Installation 2 ea. $500 $1,000 861.001 Clearing brush for ROW 4 ft. $14 $0 861.001 Line Marker Assembly! installation 4 Lot $500 $2,400 861.001 Line Crossing 4 ea. $2,500 $0 861.001 Support & Paint 0 piece $5,404 $0 861.401 As -built Survey 5 Day $754 $3,750 Total: $28,760 861.405 Miscellaneous / Extras 0 Lot $2,504 $o Total: ' 80 861.006 Project Management 0 Lot $1,400 $0 .Total: - - 80 861.007 Miscellaneous Materials & Freight @ approx 3% 0 Lot $650 $0 Total: $01 ' 861.013 Pipe - 8 5/8" OD FBE 4 ft. $44 $0 861.013 Pipe - 8 5/8" OD ARO 1,000 ft. $54 $58,455 861.013 Rock Shield for 8" pipe 0 ft. $6 $0 Total. 861.020 MlsceNaneous Fillings & Pipe for Pipeline, UR, MLV & etc. 4 Lot $5,000 $21,650 Total: 861.021 Launcher -8" 0 Lot $50,000 $0 861.021 Receiver - 8" 0 Lot $50,000 $0 861.021 Install Launcher & Receiver- 8" 0 ea. $50,000 $0 :Total: 80 861.022 Highway Crossings 0 ea. $30,000 80 Total: 80'. 861.024 Ball Valve, 60011- 8" 0 ea. $8,400 $0 Total: S0 861.425 Engineering, Design, Drafting, &Permitting 0 Lot $1,000 $0 Total: 80; 861.026 Directional Bores 1,400 ft. $85 $85,000 Total: $85,000 861.430 Site Restoration (Mulch, Seed, etc.) 0 Lot $2,400 $0 861.030 Excavation 0 Day $2,040 $0 Total: 80 861.045 Rock Ditch with Rock Shield Lay 0 ft. $8 $0 Total: $0 861.051 Inlet Separator (one for each sales meter) 0 ea. $27,500 $0 Total: 80 Cost Estimate EXHIBIT A Crestwood* Crestwood Midstream Partners LP efefWMNATM.MV 7/1112011 John Day Line Relocate John Day Line Relocate. Original project to expand the right of Way for the Keller Haslet / SNSF Expansion. Revision: Received Information for a more accurate estimate. 1,000' of 8" pipe and associated fittings and labor. To be 100% reimbursed by the City of Fort Worth. Coding Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Amount 861.080 Sales Meter -12" Meter Skid 0 ea $49,000 $0 861.080 Sales Meter - 6" Meter Skid 008 $23,000 $0 861.080 Sales Meter - 4" Meter Skid 0 ea $12,500 $0 861.080 Sales Meter- 3" Meter Skid 0 ea $9,700 $0 861.080 Gas Lift Meter - 2" Meter Skid 0 ea $3,700 $0 851.080 Meter Installation 0 Lot $4,000 $0 Total: 30 861.081 Flow computer 0 ea $3,600 $0 Total: $0 861.090 Rectifier Equipment 0 Lot $30,000 $0 861.090 Rectifier Installation 0 ea. $15,000 $0 Total: ` $0 861.093 Fabrication 0 Day $7,500 $0 861.093 Construction Inspection 5 Lot $1,500 $7,500 861.093 X -Ray Services 5 Day $1,000 $5,000 Total:, $12,$00 861.094 Erosion & Sediment Control Items 0 Lot $1,000 $0 861.094 Aerial Survey 0 Lot $15,000 $0 861.094 Environmental Compliance 0 ft. $2 $0 .Total; $0 864.001 Pipeline - Agent Services 0 Lot $1,000 $0 Total .- _ $0 864.002 Pipeline - Legal Services 0 Lot $1,000 $0 :Total: 50 864.003 Surveying 1,000 ft. $3 $3,000 :Total: 864.004 Easement (ROW) 0 ft. $20 $0 864.004 Lease - Meter Site (ROW) 0 Lot $5,000. $0 Total: _ 50 864.025 Engineering Services - Acquisition 0 ft. $1 $0 864.025 Engineering Services - On -Site Rep. During Construction 0 ft. $1 $0 Total: $0 Subtotal: $207,355 861.005 Miscellaneous & Contingency @ 10% $20,736 Subtotal: $228,091 Total Estimated Cost: $228,100. City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/3112012. DATE: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: **C -25423 LOG NAME: 55AFW RWY EXT UTILITY RELOCATION COWTOWN PIPELINE PARTNERS SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Utility Adjustment Agreement with Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., in the Amount of $228,100.00 for Relocation of a Gas Pipeline as Part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a Utility Agreement with Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., in the amount of $228,100.00 for relocation of a gas pipeline as part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. DISCUSSION: This Construction Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement is required to pay for the relocation of certain Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P. (Cowtown) gas pipelines to allow the realignment of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) Main Line as a part of the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. In order to construct the new runway extension, it is necessary to relocate all private utility service conflicts located on the proposed BNSF Main line. Cowtown has an eight -inch gas pipeline that will need to be relocated to allow the lowering of Keller Haslet Road and relocating the BNSF Collector track. The utility facilities will be relocated by Cowtown and it will be reimbursed for the agreed upon amount. Federal Aviation Administration funds from Runway Extension Grant 3 -48- 0296 -33 -2007 will be used for this Project. Existing land credits that remain from the original land donation for Alliance Airport will be used for the City's five percent in -kind match. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund /Account/Centers CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: FROM Fund /Account/Centers GR14 539120 055218187720 $228,100.00 Fernando Costa (6122) Logname: 55AFW RWY EXT UTILITY RELOCATION_COWTOWN PIPELINE PARTNERS Page 1 of 2 Originating Department Head: Kent Penney (5403) Ruseena Johnson (5407) Additional Information Contact: Patrick Buckley (2443) ATTACHMENTS 1. Availabe Funds 218187.doc (CFW Internal) 2. Cowtown John Day relocate- Exhibit A.pdf (Public) 3. Utility FAR.pdf (CFW Internal) Logname: 55AFW RWY EXT UTILITY RELOCATION_COWTOWN PIPELINE PARTNERS Page 2 of 2