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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC WORKS
STATE OF TEXAS
KNOWN ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF TARRANT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), effective as described below, is by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a Texas home -rule municipal corporation, acting
herein by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, (the "City"), and
ETTL Engineers & Consultants, Inc., (the "Engineer").
WITNESSETH
That for and in consideration of mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the
parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
SERVICES
Section 1. Engineer hereby agrees to perform as a per job independent contractor
such professional services as may be requested by the City during the term of this
Agreement. These professional services shall be performed in connection with
geotechnical investigation for bridge foundations, drainage structures, retaining walls,
levees, dams, roads, landfills, utilities and other civil works projects as may be required
during the life of this Agreement and may include laboratory analysis, field work, and
reports. These services shall also include materials testing for the demolition and/or
construction of vertical structures, including environmental studies as needed.
Section 2. In addition to the professional engineering services to be performed under
Section 1 above, Engineer shall render the following professional services:
C-,-,-,-, 1. Attend such conferences with City officials as may be determined
necessary to ensure the drilling, testing, and analysis will proceed in an
M economical and orderly manner.
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2. Advise the City on special aspects of each project as may be requested by
� the City.
3. Furnish all necessary personnel, drilling equipment, laboratory testing
equipment, and materials necessary to perform all testing and other work required
and contemplated under this contract and at such time and in such manner so as
not to delay the geotechnical investigation by the City. o
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furnish all necessary barricades, signs and other warning devices and their
appurtenances so as to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations.
ARTICLE II
CITY'S OBLIGATIONS AND COMPENSATION
Section 1. All testing or other work to be performed under this Agreement will be
specified in writing by the City's Department of Transportation and Public Works. City
shall not pay for any testing or other work performed by Engineer or its subcontractors
that has not been ordered in writing. It is specifically agreed that Engineer shall not be
compensated for any alleged additional work resulting from verbal orders of any person.
City shall make available to Engineer in the performance of this Agreement, all existing
plans, maps, field notes, statistics, computations, and other data in its possession relative
to the site(s) designated for investigation. City assumes no responsibility for the accuracy
of such data furnished to Engineer by the City, its agents, contractors, or subcontractors.
Section 2. City agrees to pay Engineer for testing services on a unit price per authorized
test basis. The unit price to be paid for each authorized service shall not exceed the unit
price amount set out in the schedule of Fees and Services, attached hereto, marked
"Attachment A", and incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this contract. In no
event shall the total amount to be paid by the City for all services performed hereunder
exceed the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) unless this
Agreement is specifically amended or renewed.
Engineer shall bill City upon completion of the particular services. City shall pay
Engineer within 45 days of receipt and City's acceptance of responsibility for the
services. Acceptance by Engineer of said payment shall operate as and shall release the
City from all claims or liabilities under this contract for anything related to, done, or
furnished in connection with the services for which payment is made, including any act
or omission of the City in connection with such services.
Engineer understands and agrees that pursuant to the City's general Construction
Contract Documents, payment for services rendered resulting from a retest or
cancellation caused by a contractor for a given project is the responsibility of the City's
primary contractor ("Contractor"). City shall review and determine whether the invoice
charges are City's or Contractor's responsibility. In the event Contractor is responsible,
City will forward Engineer's invoice to said Contractor. Engineer shall be paid directly
by Contractor, and evidence of such payment shall be provided to City prior to the
project's completion. Failure of Contractor to pay Engineer will result in the
City withholding final pay from the Contractor until Engineer is paid.
Acceptance by Engineer of said payment shall operate as and shall release the City from
all claims or liabilities under this Agreement for anything related to, done, or furnished in
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connection with the services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of
the City in connection with such services.
ARTICLE III
TERM
Section 1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
be for a term of one (1) year, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
Section 2. City, in its sole discretion, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to renew
this Agreement two (2) times, each for a period of one (1) year from the termination date
provided that Engineer shall agree in writing to continue such agreement pursuant to the
same conditions as contained herein at unit pricing satisfactory to City.
Section 3. The City has the option to extend the term of this Agreement, or any renewal
period, as necessary for Engineer to complete work on any project entered into prior to
the expiration of the Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Engineer shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as an officer,
agent, servant, or employee of the City. Engineer shall have exclusive control of and the
exclusive right to control the details of the work to be performed hereunder and all
persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its
officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondeat
superior shall not apply as between City and Engineer, its officers, agents, employees,
contractors, and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a
partnership or joint venture between City and Engineer.
ARTICLE V
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Section 1. To the best of its professional ability, all work performed by Engineer shall
comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and federal laws and with all
applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the local, state and national boards,
bureaus and agencies. Approval by the City shall not constitute or be deemed to be a
release of the responsibility and liability of Engineer or its officers, agents, employees,
contractors and subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its drilling, testing,
and reporting, and other engineering services performed hereunder.
Section 2. Engineer shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City and all of its
officers, agents, servants and employees from and against any and all claims or suits
for property damage or loss and/or personal injury, including death, to any and all
persons of whatsoever kind or character, including but not limited to employees of
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Engineer, employees of subcontractors, and all other persons performing work
incident to this contract which may rise out of or be connected with directly or
indirectly:
a. The negligent, defective or deficient execution, performance,
attempted performance or non-performance of this contract by Engineer.
b. Any act, omission, defect, deficiency or negligence of Engineer in
drilling and testing, reporting, recommendations or any other engineering
services;
c. Any negligence in the safeguarding of the work by Engineer or its
subcontractors;
d. Failure by Engineer or its subcontractors to properly execute the
work;
e. Defective work or materials; and/or
f. Striking, cutting, impaling or tearing any cables, utility lines, pipes
and other matter located beneath the surface due to the negligence or
wrongful acts of Engineer.
Engineer shall likewise indemnify, and hold harmless, City for any and all injury or
damage to City property arising out of, or in connection with, any and all acts or
omissions of Engineer, its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors.
ARTICLE VI
INSURANCE
Section 1. Engineer shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has
obtained all insurance required under this Article and the City has approved such
insurance, nor shall Engineer allow any subcontractor to commence work on its
subcontract until all similar insurance of the subcontractor has been so obtained and
approval given by the City; provided, however, Engineer may elect to add any
subconsultant as an additional insured under its liability policies.
Commercial General Liability
$5,000,000 each occui-�•ence
$5,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 each accident (or reasonably equivalent limits of
coverage if written on a split limits basis). Coverage shall
be on any vehicle used in the course of the PROJECT.
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Worker's Compensation
Coverage A: statutory limits
Coverage B: $100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
Professional Liability
$1000000
, , each claim/annual aggregate. Professional Liability
coverage shall be maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for a minimum of five (5) years following completion
of the service provided under the contractual agreement or for the
warranty period whichever is longer. An annual certificate of
insurance submitted to the City shall evidence coverage.
Section 2. Additional Insurance Requirements
a. Except for employer's liability insurance coverage under Engineer's worker's
compensation insurance policy and professional liability insurance, the City,
its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured
on Engineer's insurance policies.
b. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the Department of Transportation
and Public Works' contract administrator, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work.
c. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation
shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein.
d. The Engineer shall be responsible for providing notice to the City, of
cancellation, non -renewal, and/or material change in policy terms or coverage.
A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium.
e. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a
current A.M. Best rating of A: VII or equivalent measure of financial strength
and solvency.
£ Deductible limits, or self -funded retention limits, on each policy must not
exceed $10,000.00 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the City.
g. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional insurance,
City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through
insurance pools or risk retention groups. The City must approve in writing any
alternative coverage.
h. Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on
the project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of
recovery in favor of the City.
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i. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium
costs for Engineer's insurance.
j. Engineer's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such
insurance is primary protection and any self -funded or commercial coverage
maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery.
k. In the course of the contact, Engineer shall report, in a timely manner, to
City's officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence
which could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a
property loss.
1. Engineer's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance
required herein.
m. Upon the request of City, Engineer shall provide complete copies of all
insurance policies required by these contract documents.
n. If insurance policies are not written for specified coverage limits, Umbrella or
Excess Liability insurance for any difference is required. Excess Liability
shall follow form with the primary coverage.
ARTICLE VII
ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT
Section 1. City and Engineer each bind themselves, and their respective legal successors
and assigns, to this Agreement. Engineer, its successors and assigns, shall not assign,
sublet or transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written consent of the City.
Section 2. No modification, addition, deletion, revision, alteration or other change to this
Agreement shall be effective unless and until such change is reduced to writing and
executed by the parties.
ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Section 1. City may terminate this Agreement at any time, for any cause, by notice in
writing to Engineer. Upon receipt of such notice, Engineer shall immediately discontinue
all services and work hereunder and the placing of all orders or the entering into contracts
for supplies, assistance, facilities, and materials, in connection with the performance of
this Agreement and shall proceed to cancel promptly all existing contracts insofar as they
are chargeable to this Agreement.
Section 2. If City chooses to terminate this Agreement under Article VIII, Section 1,
upon receipt of notice of termination, Engineer shall discontinue services rendered up to
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the date of such termination based upon calculations in Article II, Section 2 and the
attached incorporated Schedule of Fees and Services (Attachment "A").
Section J. All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement,
including the original drawings, whether furnished by the City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, engineers, or contractors, or prepared by Engineer, shall be or
become the property of the City, and shall be furnished to the City prior to or at the time
such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX
RIGHT TO AUDIT
(a) Engineer agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Engineer involving transactions
relating to this Agreement. Engineer agrees that the City shall have access during
normal working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of
this section. City shall give Engineer reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(b) Engineer further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to the
effect that the subcontracting consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration
of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the
right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subconsultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that 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. City shall give Engineer and any
subconsultant reasonable advance notice of intended audit.
(c) Engineer and subconsultants 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.
ARTICLE X
MINORITY AND WOMAN BISUNESS ENTERPRISE
(M/WBE) PARTICIPATION
In accordance with City Ordinance No. 20020- 12-201 1, as amended, the City has goals
for the participation of minority business enterprises and woman business enterprises
and/or small business enterprises ("M/BE and/or SBE") in City contracts. Engineer
acknowledges the MBE (and/or SBE, if applicable) goal established for this contract and
its MBE (and/or SBE, if applicable) commitment. Any misrepresentation of facts (other
than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Engineer may
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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.
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ARTICLE XI
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 XII
VENUE
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of or under this
Agreement, venue for said action shall be exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas or the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division,
ARTICLE XIII
NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
This Agreement shall inure only to the benefit of the parties hereto and third persons not
privy hereto shall not, in any form or manner, be considered a third party beneficiary of
this Agreement. Each party hereto shall be solely responsible for the fulfillment of its
own contracts or commitments.
ARTICLE XIV
SEVERASILITY
The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Agreement or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of
this Agreement to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never
been contained therein.
ARTICLE XV
NOTICES
All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be addressed to the
following, or such other party or address as either party designates in writing, by certified
mail, postage prepaid, or by hand delivery:
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1. CITY OF FORT WORTH: Douglas W. Wiersig, PE, Ph.D., Director
Department of Transportation and Public Works
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Copies to: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
City Manager's Office
City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX 76102
2 ENGINEER:
ETTL Engineers &Consultants, Inc.
2000 E. Randol Mill Road, Suite 613,
Arlington, TX 76011
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ACCORDINGLY, the parties hereto have made and executed this agreement in multiple
originals effective as of the date and year subscribed by the City Manager or his designee.
Engineer Firm:
ETTL Engineers &Consultants, Inc.
By:� N600�� : vza
Douglias Fl tt
Chief Executive Officer
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY
W. Black
Assistant City Attorney
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
Assistant City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:.
Mary J.
City Sel
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
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Douglas W Wiersig, PE, Ph.D. Director
Tr ansportation/Public Works Dept.
AFFICIA� RETARY
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FEE SCHEDULE
For Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Borings
Concrete
Compression Test Cylinders (Min. 4 per set), each
$16.00
Air Content/Slump/Temperature/Next Day Cylinder Pick up, hour
$41.50
(Min 3 hours)
Vehicle charge in case of usage
$37.00
Flexural Beams, each
$30.00
** Coring (4" DIA to 6" depth 4/trip)
***$59.00
(Min 4 per trip)
per add inch $6.35
2" Coring for depth isolation to 6" each additional inch
$42.00
(Min 4 per trip)
Thickness Measurement, each
$9.00
Patching of Core Holes, each
$6.00
Coring Technician Time, hour
$41.50
Flexural Test of Beams, each
$30.00
Compression Test, each
Sawing and/or Capping Cores & Cylinders, each
$60.00
Compression Test of Cores, each
Compression Test Specimen Hold
Mix Design Review, each
$105.00
Mix Design Formulation w/Aggregate Tests Include Specific Gravity/Sieve
$580,00
Analysis/Unit WT-200, each
Additional Mix Design Utilizing Above Mix Analysis, each
$210.00
Mix Design Formulation Revision, each
$210.00
Engineering Tech (NICET) for Quality Assurance Monitoring of Onsite Work,
$48.00
hour
Pre -pour Reinforcing Steel Placement Inspection, hour
$41.50
Sam ling for In lab Test, hour
$42.00
Equipment Charge
N/C
Minimum Vehicle Charge
$37.00
Batching Mix Design in Preparation for Making Lab Confirmation Cylinders
$41.50
or Beams, hour
Supporting Concrete Placement, hour
Batch Plant Observation Su
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Concrete Flatness, Sq. Ft*
per . . $0.02
p
mi n. $530.00
Certified Welding Inspector, hour
$65.00
Field Gradation Equipment, test
N
Slump Test, each
Include in Techniciaann
time
** Includes Cost of Technician Time Coring and Patching Core Holes
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FEE SCHEDULE
For Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Borings
HMAC
++ Density Nuclear Method, hour
Core In place Density, each
Coring HMAC Technician Time, hour
Core Depth Measurement, core
Patching Core Holes, each
Min Vehicle Charge
4" DIA /6" Depth, core
Each Additional Inch, Inch
* Rolling Pattern Nuclear Gauge, hour
Nuclear Moisture Density Gauge, day
Extraction and Gradation, each
Lab Density, each
Stability Test, each
Maximum Specific Gravity, each
Disposal Fee
Batch Plant Hot Bin Analysis, each
Material Sampling For In Lab Tests, hour
$34.00
$59.50 ((Min 4ltrip)
$45.00
$6.50
* $49.00
Included in rate
$180.00
$45.00
$170.00
$7&00
N/C
$58.00
$42.00
�"�` fi Includes Gauge Charge
+-+- Fnrst hour and half $170.00 any additional time after that is $49.00 per
hour, (includes Technician Time, Mobilization, Vehicle, Trip and Gauge
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FEE SCHEDULE
For Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Borings
Professional
Chief Engineer/Scientist, hour
$150.00
Senior Technician, hour
$50,00
Senior Project Engineer/Professional Engineer, hour
$130.00
Project Engineer/Scientist/Geologist, hour
$110*00
Graduate Engineer/Project Manager, hour
$90,00
Staff Scientist/Geologist/Engineer, hour
$90.00
Project Inspector, hour
Clerical, hour
$40.00
$34900
Drafter, hour
$40,00
Engineering Technician, hour
$41,50
Engineering and Report Review, hour
$105.00
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FEE SCHEDULE
For Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Borings
Geotechnical
Undisturbed Soil Sample, each
$12.00
(per$.)
Visual Classification, each
$12.00
Classification ASTM D-2487, each
$105.00
Sample Extrusion, each
NIA
Sample Preparation, each
$10.00
Atterburg Limits RAW PI, each
$52.00
Soil w/Additive, each
$55.00
Bar Lineal Shrinkage, each
$20.00
Moisture Density Relationship (Proctor)
Standard (ASTM D-698), each
$150600
Moisture Density Relationship (Proctor)
Modified (ASTM D4517), each
$179.00
THD 1 I3E, each
$190.00
Unit Weight, each
$30.00
Unit Weight (Da Rodded), each
$30.00
-200 Sieve Analysis, each
$34.00
Laboratory Moisture Content, each
$8.50
Sieve Analysis (Fine Aggregate), each
$62.00
Sieve Analysis (Large Aggregate), each
$62.00
Sieve Analysis (Finer than 200 Sieve), each
$35.00
Lime or Cement Series Determination (5points), each
$275.00
Optimum Lime Content, each
$215.00
H Series (6points), each
$215.00
Specific Gravity, each
$45.00
Absorption, each
$25.00
Los Angeles Abrasion (Large Aggregate), each
$235.00
Los Angeles Abrasion (Small Aggregate), each
$215.00
Texas Wet Ball Mill, each
$175.00
Gradation (Lime or Cement Stabilized), each
Limed Soil Depth Measurement, each
++$49.00/Hr
++$49.00
++ In Place Moisture Density (Nuclear Method Technician), hour
Grain Size Analysis (Mechanical and Hydrometer), each
$155.00
Unconfined Compression Test Including Moisture, each
$35.00
Unconfined Compression Test Soil, each
$38.00
Unconfined Compression Test Rock, each
$48.00
Confined Compression Test (UU), each
$104900
Triaxial Test Unconsolidated Undrained, s eci
$85.00
Triaxial Test Multiple Stage, stage
$335.00
Triaxial Consolidated Undrained w/Pore Pressure Measurement, speci
$675.00
Triaxial Consolidated Drained Multiple Stage, stage
$675600
Triaxial Consolidated Drained Single Stage, stage
$335.00
Triaxial Consolidated Drained Three Stage, stage
$800.00
Consolidated Test, each
$375.00
Direct Shear Consolidated Drained Sand & Gravel, point
$225.00
Direct Shear Consolidated Drained Silt & Clay, point
$375.00
Direct Shear Consolidated Undrained Sand & Gravel, point
$200.00
Direct Shear Consolidated Undrained Silt & Clay, point
$225.00
California Bearing Ratio, each
$275.00
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FEE SCHEDULE
For Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Borings
THD Triaxial, each
$840600
Percent Swell, each
$90.00
Permeability Test Falling Head, each
$225.00
Permeability Test Triaxial, each
$325000
Permeability Test Flex Wall, each
$325.00
Permeability Test Fixed Wall, each
$225.00
Permeability Test Clay Soils, each
$310000
Permeability Test Granular Soils, each
$275900
Permeability Test Pressure Head w/Beck Pressure Saturation, each
$375.00
Electrical Resistivity, THD Method, each
$105.00
Truck Mounted Mobilization, mile and trip
Mile - $4.00
Trip - $350.00
Buggy/Ave Mounted, mile and trip
Mile - $6.00
Trip - $475.00
Per Diem Per Man, day
$100.00
Intermittent Soil Sampling w/Truck 5' Intervals 0-25' Depth, foot
$12.00
Intermittent Soil Sampling w/Truck @ 5' Intervals 25-50' Depth, foot
$13.50
Intermittent Soil Sampling w/Truck t 5' Intervals 50-100' Depth, foot
$16.00
Continuous Soil Sampling w/Truck 0-10' Depth, foot
$16.00
hntermittent Soil Sampling w/ATV 5' Intervals 0-25' Depth, foot
$13.00
Intermittent Soil Sampling w/ATV @ 5' Intervals 25-50' Depth, foot
$14.50
Intermittent Soil Sampling w/ATV @ 5' Intervals 50-100' De th, foot
$17.00
Continuous Soil Sampling w/ATV 0-10' Depth, foot
$15.00
Continuous Soil Sampling w/ATV 10-50' Depth, foot
$19.00
Auger Drilling Without Sample, foot
$10.00
Rock Coring w/NX Size, Core Barrel 0-25' Depth Carbide Bit, foot
$25.00
Rock Coring w/NX Size, Core Barrel 25-50' Depth Carbide Bit, foot
$27.00
Rock Coring w/NX Size, Core Barrel 50-75' Depth Carbide Bit, foot
$29.00
Rock Coring w/NX Size, Core Barrel 75A00' Depth Carbide Bit, foot
$31.00
Rock Coring w/NX Size, Core Barrel 50-75' Depth Diamond Bit, foot
$33.00
CME 5' Continuous Sampler 0-50' Depth, run
$16.00
Per FT
Stand By or Access Time, hour
$200600
Drilling w/Auger Rig, hour
$150,00
Minimum Drill Fee
$700.00
Post Injection Sub -grade Evaluation Per Boring Including Moisture and Free
Swell Determination
$575.00
Minimum Post Injection Charge
$1100.00
Field Time Engineer, hour
$105.00
*** Includes Gauge Charge
++ First hour and half $170.00 any additional time after that is $49.00 per
hour, (includes Technician Time, Mobilization, Vehicle, Trip and Gauge
Charge),
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/15/2014
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DATE: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: *�`C-26764
LOG NAME: 202014 GEOTECHNICAL CONTRACTS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of One -Year Annual Contracts with Renewal Options for Geotechnical, Material, and
Environmental Testing for Various City Construction Projects with Apex Geoscience, Inc., ETTL Engineers
& Consultants, Inc., Fugro Consultants, Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Gorrondona &Associates, Inc.,
Landtec Engineers, LLC, Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., and T. Smith Inspection &Testing, LLC, with a
Fee Not to Exceed $300,000.00 Annually Per Firm (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION;
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute individual contracts with
Apex Geoscience, Inc., ETTL Engineers &Consultants, Inc., Fugro Consultants, Inc., Globe Engineers,
Inc., Gorrondona &Associates, Inc., Landtec Engineers, LLC, Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., T. Smith
Inspection &Testing, LLC, for geotechnical, material and environmental testing for various City
construction projects. The term of each contract is one-year with two one-year renewal options. The
annual amount of each contract is up to $300,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1982, the City has periodically negotiated contracts with firms to perform geotechnical, construction
materials and environmental testing services for various City projects. These contracts provide the City
with additional capacity as needed and allow for rapid response to departmental needs with pre-
established unit prices.
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was published for these services in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram in
January 2014. The Department received Statements of Qualification for professional services from 20
firms for providing onsite testing services. Each firm's proposal was evaluated based upon pre-
established selection criteria including qualification of personnel, experience and performance on previous
City contracts, and availability of testing equipment. An inter -departmental committee selected as most
qualified and recommends the following firms for contract approval, Apex Geoscience, Inc., ETTL
Engineers &Consultants, Inc., Fugro Consultants, Inc., Globe Engineers, Inc., Gorrondona &Associates,
Inc., Landtec Engineers, LLC, Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., T. Smith Inspection &Testing, LLC.
Funding for the geotechnical, material, and environmental testing for various City construction projects will
be provided through various project funding sources.
The M/WBE office in conjunction with the Transportation and Public Works Department has determined
compliance with the City's Business Diversity Enterprise Ordinance by the inclusion of SBE firms on this
project. Three of the eight firms recommended for award are SBE Certified which include Globe
Engineers, Inc., Gorrondona &Associates, Inc. and T. Smith Inspection and Testing, LLC.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital
budgets, as appropriated, of various Capital Improvement Program Funds.
FUND CENTERS;
MC - Council Agenda
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TO Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Ryan Jeri (7920)
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2014GEOC Compliance Memo pdf (CFW Internal)