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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth the "CITY"), and DMJM
Aviation, inc., (the "'ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described as: Consulting
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Services with DMJM Aviation, Inc. for Fort Worth Alliance
Article I
Scope of Services
A. The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachment A.
Article 11
Compensation
A. The ENGINEER's compensation is set forth in Attachment B.
Article III
Terms of Payment
Payments to the ENGINEER will be made as follows:
A. Invoice and Payment
(1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation to reasonably
substantiate the invoices.
(2) The ENGINEER will issue monthly invoices for all work performed under this
AGREEMENT. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt.
(3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Article I, the final payment of any
balance will be due within 30 days of receipt of the final invoice.
(4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested
will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. The
CITY will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No
interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually
resolved.
(5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings contested in
good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER nay, after giving
7 days' written notice to CITY, suspend services under this AGREEMENT until
paid in full, including interest. 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.
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Article IV
Obligations of the Engineer
Amendments to Article IV, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. General
The ENGINEER will serve as the CITY's professional engineering
representative under this Agreement, providing professional engineering
consultation and advice and furnishing customary services incidental thereto.
B. Standard of Care
The standard of care applicable to the ENGINEER's services will be the
degree of skill and diligence normally employed in the State of Texas by
professional engineers or consultants performing the same or similar services
at the time such services are performed.
C. Subsurface Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity for
subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or other
subsurface investigations in connection with design and engineering
work to be performed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also advise the
CITY concerning the results of same. Such surveys, tests, and
investigations shall be furnished by the CITY, unless otherwise specified
in Attachment A.
(2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations,
the actual characteristics may vary 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 PROTECT 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 plastic film sheets, 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.
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E. Engineer's Personnel at Construction Site
(1) The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's personnel at a construction site
whether as on-site representatives or otherwise, do not make the ENGINEER
or its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to the
CITY and/or the CITY's construction contractors or other entities, and do not
relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of their obligations,
duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction
methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for
coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in
accordance with the Contract Documents and any health or safety precautions
required by such construction work. The ENGINEER and its personnel have
no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other
entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety
precautions.
(2) Except to the extent of specific site visits expressly detailed and set forth in
Attachment A, the ENGINEER or its personnel shall have no obligation or
responsibility to visit the construction site to become familiar with the progress
or quality of the completed work on the PROJECT or to determine, in general,
if the work on -the PROJECT is being performed in a manner indicating that the
PROJECT, when completed, will be in accordance with the Contract
Documents, nor shall anything in the Contract Documents or the agreement
between CITY and ENGINEER be construed as requiring ENGINEER to make
exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to discover latent defects in the
work or otherwise check the quality or quantity of the work on the PROJECT.
If, for any reason, the ENGINEER should make an on-site observation(s), on
the basis of such on-site observations, if any, the ENGINEER shall endeavor
to keep the CITY informed of any deviation from the Contract Documents
coming to the actual notice of ENGINEER regarding the PROJECT.
(3) When professional certification of performance or characteristics of materials,
systems or equipment is reasonably required to perform the services set forth
in the Scope of Services, the ENGINEER shall be entitled to rely upon such
certification to establish materials, systems or equipment and performance
criteria to be required in the Contract Documents.
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
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conditions; time or quality of performance by third parties; ualit , type,
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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
CITYs actual PROJECT costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or
schedules will not vary from the ENGINEER's opinions, analyses,
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projections, or estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by the ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic construction
progress payments to the construction contractor will be based on the
ENGINEER's knowledge, information, and belief from selective sampling and
observation that the work has progressed to the point indicated. Such
recommendations do not represent that continuous or detailed examinations
have been made by the ENGINEER to ascertain that -the construction
contractor has completed the work in exact accordance with the Contract
Documents; that the final work will be acceptable in all respects; that the
ENGINEER has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose
the construction contractor has used the moneys paid; that title to any of the
work, materials, or equipment has passed to the CITY free and clear of liens,
claims, security interests, or encumbrances; or that there are not other matters
at issue between 'the CITY and the construction contractor that affect the
amount that should be paid.
H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of
information compiled and furnished by others, and may not always represent
the exact location, type of various components, or exact manner in which the
PROJECT was finally constructed. The ENGINEER is not responsible for any
errors or omissions in the information from others that is incorporated into the
record drawings.
I. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (MIWBE) Participation
In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City has goals for
the participation of minority business enterprises and woman business
enterprises in City contracts. Engineer acknowledges the M/WBE goal
established for this contract and its commitment to meet that goal. Any
misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or
the commission of fraud by the Engineer may result in the termination of this
agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of
time of not less than three (3) years.
J. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of three (3) years
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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 three (3) years after final payment under the
subcontract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subconsultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that the
CITY shall have access during normal working hours to all subconsultant
facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order
to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article together with
subsection (3)hereof. CITY shall give subcon-sultant reasonable advance
notice of intended audits.
(3) ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photocopy such documents as may
be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse ENGINEER for the
cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect
as of the time copying is performed.
K. ENGINEER's Insurance
(1) Insurance coverage and limits:
ENGINEER shall provide to the City certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following coverage at minimum limits that are to be in effect
prior to commencement of work on the PROJECT:
Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit
or
$250,000 Property Damage
$500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence
A commercial business policy shall provide coverage on "Any Auto", defined
as autos owned, hired and non-owned when said vehicle is used in the
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course of the PROJECT.
Worker's Compensation
Coverage A: Statutory limits
Coverage B: Employer's Liability
$100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 each claim
$2,000,000 aggregate
Professional liability shall be written on a claims-made basis and shall
contain a retroactive date prior to the date of the contract or the first date of
services to be performed, whichever is earlier. Coverage shall be maintained
for a period of 5 years following the completion of the contract. An annual
certificate of insurance specifically referencing 'this project shall be submitted
to the City for each year following completion of the contract.
(2) 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.
(a) 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.
(b) Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon.
(c) Any failure on part of the CITY to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements.
(d) A minimum of forty-five (45) days notice of cancellation or material change
in coverage shall be provided to the CITY. A ten (10) days notice shall be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Such terms shall be
endorsed onto ENGINEER's insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to the
respective Department Director (by name), City of Fort Worth, 1 000
Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
(e) Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of
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Texas and have a minimum rating of A: VII in the current A.M. Best Key
Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and
solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
(f) Deductible limits, or self insured retentions, affecting insurance required
herein shall be acceptable to the CITY in its sole discretion; and, in lieu of
traditional insurance, any alternative coverage maintained through
insurance pools or risk retention groups must be also approved.
Dedicated financial resources or letters of credit may also be acceptable
to -the City.
(g) Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in
favor of-the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
(h) 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.
(i) The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions by endorsements unless the CITY approves such exclusions
in writing.
(j} For all lines of coverage underwritten on a claims-made basis, other than
Professional Liability, the retroactive date shall be 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) The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums required by this agreement and all insurance
required in this section, with the exception of Professional Liability, shall
be written on an occurrence basis.
(1) 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.
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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 ENGINEER
Willi if requested, assist -the CITY in obtaining the services of a qualified
subcontractor to manage the remediation activities of the PROJECT.
o. Permitting Authorities - Design Changes
If permitting authorities require design changes so as to comply with published
design criteria and/or current engineering practice standards which the
ENGINEER should have been aware of at the time this Agreement was
executed, the ENGINEER shall revise plans and specifications, as required, at
its own cost and expense. However, if design changes are required due to the
changes in the permitting authorities' published design criteria and/or practice
standards criteria which are published after the date of this Agreement which
the ENGINEER could not have been reasonably aware of, the ENGINEER
shall notify the CITY of such changes and an adjustment in compensation will
be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT.
Article V
Obligations of the City
Amendments to Article V, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. City-Furnished Data
ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the
information provided by the CITY.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to -the ENGINEER as required for
the ENGINEER's performance of its services and will provide labor and safety
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equipment as required by the ENGINEER for such access. The CITY 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.
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 in Attachment A.
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 W.E. regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site, and
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provisions providing contractor indemnification of the CITY and 'the
ENGINEER for contractor's negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third-Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subcontractors and equipment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, shall maintain no
direct action against the ENGINEER, its officers, employees,
and subcontractors, for any claim arising out of, in connection
with, or resulting from the engineering services performed.
Only the CITY will be the beneficiary of any undertaking by
the ENGINEER."
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the CITY
and the ENGINEER and there are no third-party beneficiaries.
(3) The CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any other entity or
person regarding the PROJECT a provision that such entity or person shall
have no third-party beneficiary rights under this Agreement.
(4) Nothing contained in this section V.H. shall be construed as a waiver of any
right the CITY has to bring a claim against ENGINEER.
I. CITY's Insurance
(1) The CITY may maintain property insurance on certain pre-existing structures
associated with the PROJECT.
(2) The CITY will ensure that Builders Risk/Installation insurance is maintained at
the replacement cost value of the PROJECT. The CITY may provide
ENGINEER a copy of the policy or documentation of such on a certificate of
insurance.
(3) The CITY will specify that the Builders Risk/installation insurance shall be
comprehensive in coverage appropriate to the PROJECT risks.
J. Litigation Assistance
The Scope of Services does not include costs of the ENGINEER for required
or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or
assist in litigation undertaken or defended by the CITY. In the event CITY
requests such services of the ENGINEER, this AGREEMENT shall be
amended or a separate agreement will be negotiated between the parties.
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K. Changes
The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of Services
in this AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's cost of or time
required for performance of the services, an equitable adjustment will be made
through an amendment to this AGREEMENT with appropriate CITY approval.
Article VI
General Legal Provisions
Amendments to Article VI, if any, are included in Attachment C.
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.
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 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;
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b.) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing storage containers, microfilm,
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 the CITY'S termination for convenience so
that-the work effort is suitable for long time storage.
(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGINEER will submit to the
CITY an itemized statement of all termination expenses. The CITY'S approval
will be obtained in writing prior to proceeding with termination services.
E. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption to Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of the ENGINEER for
the convenience of the CITY. In the event of such suspension, delay, or
interruption, an equitable adjustment in -the PROJECT's schedule,
commitment and cost of the ENGINEER's personnel and subcontractors, and
ENGINEER's compensation will be made.
F. Indemnification
(1) The ENGINEER agrees to indemnify and defend the CITY from any
loss, cost, or expense claimed by third parties for property damage and
bodily injury, including death, caused solely by -the negligence or willful
misconduct of the ENGINEER, its employees, officers, and
subcontractors in connection with the PROJECT.
(2) if the negligence or willful misconduct of both the ENGINEER and the
CITY (or a person identified above for whom each is liable) is a cause of
such damage or injury, -the loss, cost, or expense shall be shared
between the ENGINEER and the CITY in proportion to their relative
degrees of negligence or willful misconduct as determined pursuant to
T.C.P. & R. Code, section 33.011(4) (Vernon Supplement 1996).
G. Assignment
Neither party shall assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the prior
written consent of-the other party.
H. Interpretation
Limitations on liability and indemnities in this AGREEMENT are business
understandings between the parties and shall apply to all the different theories
of recovery, including breach of contract or warranty, tort including negligence,
strict or statutory liability, or any other cause of action, except for willful
misconduct or gross negligence for limitations of liability and sole negligence
for indemnification. Parties mean the CITY and the ENGINEER, and their
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officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.
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. Alternate Dispute Resolution
(1) All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the CITY and
ENGINEER arising out of, or in connection with this Agreement or the
PROJECT, or any breach of any obligation or duty of CITY or ENGINEER
hereunder, will be submitted to mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, the
claim, dispute or other matter in question shall be submitted to arbitration if
both parties acting reasonably agree that the amount of the dispute is likely to
be less than $50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and expenses.
Arbitration shall be in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other applicable rules of the
Association then in effect. Any award rendered by the arbitrators less than
$50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and expenses, will be final,
judgment may be entered thereon in any court having jurisdiction, and will not
be subject to appeal or modification except to the extent permitted by Sections
10 and 11 of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. Sections 10 and 11).
(2) Any award greater than $50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and
expenses, may be litigated by either party on a de novo basis. The award shall
become final ninety (90) days from the date same is issued. If litigation is filed
by either party within said ninety (90) day period, the award shall become null
and void and shall not be used by either party for any purpose in the litigation.
K. 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.H., VI.I., and VI.J.
shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
L. 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
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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
Executed this the Jqhday of , 200J.7
ATTEST: CITY OF FORT WORTH
By: M -
Marty Hendrib Marc A. Ott -µ--
City Secretary Assistant City Manager
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
- �- A. Douglas Rademaker, P.E.
Director, Engineering Department
APPROV AS TO R ND LEGALITY
Assi nt't#Aorn6y DMJ M Aviation, Inc.
ENGINEER
ATTEST: "'~
By.
NAM : erat n P.E.
TITLE: Sr. Vice President and CAO
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ATTACHMENT"A"
General Scope of Services
"Scope of Services set forth herein can only be modified by additions, clarifications, and/or deletions
set forth in the supplemental Scope of Services. In cases of conflict between the Supplemental
Scope of Services and the General Scope of Services, the Supplemental Scope of Services shall
have precedence over the General Scope of Services.If
GENERAL
1) Preliminary Conference with City
The Engineer shall attend preliminary conferences with authorized representatives of the City
regarding the scope of project so that the plans and specifications which are to be developed
hereunder by the Engineer will result in providing facilities which are economical in design
and conform to the City's requirements and budgetary constraints.
2) Coordination with Outside Agencies/Public Entities
The Engineer shall coordinate with officials of other outside agencies as may be necessary
for the design of the proposed street, and storm drain and/or water and wastewater facili-
ties/improvements. it shall be the Engineer's duty hereunder to secure necessary information
from such outside agencies, to meet their requirements.
3) Geotechnical Investigations
The Engineer shall advise the City of test borings, and other subsurface investigations that
may be needed. In the event it is determined necessary to make borings or excavate test
holes or pits, the Engineer shall in coordination with -the City and the City's geotechnical
engineering consultant, draw up specifications for such testing program. The cost of the
borings or excavations shall be paid for by the City.
4) Agreements and Permits
The Engineer shall complete all forms/applications to allow the City of Fort Worth to obtain
any and all agreements and/or permits normally required for a project of this size and type.
The Engineer will be responsible for negotiating and coordinating to obtain approval of the
agency issuing the agreement and/or permits and will make any revisions necessary to bring
the plans into compliance with the requirements of said agency, including but not limited to
highways, railroads, water authorities, Corps of Engineers and other utilities.
5) Design Changes Relating to Permitting Authorities
If permitting authorities require design changes, the Engineer shall revise the plans and
specifications as required at the Engineers own cost and expense, unless such changes are
required due to changes in the design of the facilities made by the permitting authority. If
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such changes are required, the Engineer shall notify the City and an amendment to the
contract shall be made if the Engineer incurs additional cost. If there are unavoidable delays,
a mutually agreeable and reasonable time extension shall be negotiated.
6) Plan Submittal
Copies of the original plans shall be provided on reproducible mylar or approved plastic film
sheets, or as otherwise approved by the Department of Engineering and 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; and further provided, that the Engineer shall not be liable for the
consequences of any changes that are made to the drawings or changes that are made in
the implementation of the drawings without the written approval of the Engineer.
PHASE 1
7) Right-of-Way, Easement and Land Acquisition Needs
The Engineer shall determine the rights-of-way, easement needs for the construction of the
project. Engineer shall determine ownership of such land and furnish the City with the
necessary right-of-way sketches, prepare necessary easement descriptions for acquiring the
rights-of-way and/or easements for -the construction of this project. Sketches and easement
descriptions are to be presented in form suitable for direct use by the Department of
Engineering in obtaining rights-of-way, easements, permits and licensing agreements. All
materials shall be furnished on the appropriate City forms in a minimum of four (4) copies
each.
8) Design Survey
The Engineer shall provide necessary field survey for use in the preparation of Plans and
Specifications. The Engineer shall furnish the City certified copies of the field data.
g) Utility Coordination
The Engineer shall coordinate with a,ll utilities, including utilities owned by the City, as to any
proposed utility liens or adjustment to existing utility lines within the project limits. The
information obtained shall be shown on the conceptual plans. The Engineer shall show on the
preliminary and final plans the location of the proposed utility lines, existing utility lines, based
on the information provided by the utility, and any adjustments and/or relocation of the
existing lines within -the project limits. The Engineer shall also evaluate the phasing of the
water, wastewater, street and drainage work, and shall submit such evaluation in writing to
the City as part of this phase of the project.
10) Conceptual Plans
The Engineer shall furnish four (4) copies of the Phase 1 concept engineering plans which
include layouts, preliminary right-of-way needs and preliminary estimates of probable
construction costs for -the Engineer's recommended plan. For all submittals, the Engineer
shall submit plans and documents for street/storm drain and water/wastewater facilities. The
Engineer shall receive written approval of the Phase 1 Plans from the City's project manager
before proceeding with Phase 2.
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PHASE 2
11) Design Data
The Engineer shall provide design data, reports, cross-sections, profiles, drainage
calculations, and preliminary estimates of probable construction cost.
12) Preliminary Construction Plans and Technical Specifications
The Engineer shall submit twenty (20) copies of Phase 2 preliminary construction plans and
five (5) copies of the preliminary technical specifications for review by the City and for
submission to utility companies and other agencies for the purposes of coordinating work with
existing and proposed utilities. The preliminary construction plans shall indicate location of
existing/proposed utilities and storm drain lines. The Engineer shall receive written approval
of the Phase 2 plans from -the City's project manager before proceeding with Phase 3.
PHASE 3
13) Final Construction Plans
The Engineer shall furnish five (5) copies of the final construction plans and contract
specifications for review by the City.
14) Detailed Cost Estimate
The Engineer shall furnish four(4) copies of detailed estimates of probable construction costs
for the authorized construction project, which shall include summaries of bid items and
quantities.
15) Plans and Specification Approval
The Engineer shall furnish an original cover mylar for the signatures of authorized City
officials. The Contract Documents shall comply with applicable local, state and federal laws
and with applicable rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and national boards,
bureaus and agencies. The Engineer shall receive written approval of the Phase 3 plans from
the City's project manager before proceeding with Phase 4.
PHASE 4
16) Final Approved Construction Plans
The Engineer shall furnish 45 bound copies of Phase 4 final approved construction plans and
contract specifications. The approved plans and contract specifications shall be used as
authorized by the City for use in obtaining bids, awarding contracts, and constructing the
project.
17) Bidding Assistance
The Engineer shall issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify, or expand the bidding
documents, and assist the owner in determining the qualifications and acceptability of
prospective constructors, subcontractors, and suppliers. When substitution prior to the award
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of contracts is allowed by the bidding documents, the Engineer will advise the owner as to the
acceptability of alternate materials and equipment proposed by the prospective constructors.
18) Recommendation of Award
The Engineer shall assist in the tabulation and review of all bids received for the construction
of the project and shall make a recommendation of award to the City.
19) Prebid Conference
The Engineer shall attend the prebid conference and the bid opening, prepare bid tabulation
sheets and provide assistance to the owner in evaluating bids or proposals and in assembling
and awarding contracts for construction, materials, equipment, and services.
PHASE 5
20) Preconstruction Conference
The Engineer shall attend the preconstruction conference.
21) Construction Survey
The Engineer shall be available to the City on matters concerning the layout of the project
during its construction and will set control points in the field to allow City survey crews to
stake the project. The setting of line and grade stakes and route inspection of construction
will be performed by the City.
22) Site Visits
The Engineer shall visit the project site at appropriate intervals as construction proceeds to
observe and report on the progress and the quality of the executed work.
23) Shop Drawing Review
The Engineer shall review shop and erection drawings submitted by the contractor for
compliance with design concepts. The Engineer shall review laboratory, shop, and mill test
reports on materials and equipment.
24) Instructions to Contractor
The Engineer shall provide necessary interpretations and clarifications of contract
documents, review change orders and make recommendations as to the acceptability of the
work, at the request of the City.
25) Differing Site Conditions
The Engineer shall prepare sketches required to resolve problems due to actual field
conditions encountered.
26) Record Drawings
The Engineer shall prepare record drawings from information submitted by the contractor.
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ATTACHMENT"A-1'l
DOE NO.
Supplemental Scope of Services
The following is a clarification of the tasks that the ENGINEER will perform under ATTACHMENT
`A" Work under this attachment includes engineering design services:
The engineering contract will encompass all project related services involved in the design
and construction administration of federally funded airport improvement projects at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport for Phase 6 On--Call Engineering Services for design of Electrical Improvements
and bid phase services for Airport Beacon Relocation, Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring
System (ACLMS), and Airfield Signage Improvements Phase I and Phase II. The ENGINEER will
provide design and engineering for the following projects.
Part A: Services to be provided by the Engineer. Design Services for:
1. Airport Beacon Relocation — Relocate existing airport beacon to a new location on a
new tower.
2. Installation of New Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ACLMS) —
Install new Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ACLMS) system in FAA
ATCT Control Tower.
3. Airfield Signage Improvements Phase I — Replace approximately 20 old-style airfield
guidance signs.
4. Airfield Signage Improvements Phase Il — Replace approximately 15 old-style
airfield guidance signs
The scope of work will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Coordination with FAA Southwest Region, if required;
2. Prepare four separate bid packages to maximize funding opportunities;
3. No construction Phase Services, inspection or as-builts are included as part of this
contract.
Part B: Services to be provided by the Engineer. Construction Support and Inspection
Services for:
1. Airport Beacon Relocation — Relocate existing airport beacon to a new location on a
new tower.
2. Installation of New Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ACLMS) —
Install new Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ACLMS) system in FAA
ATCT Control Tower.
3. Airfield Signage Improvements Phase I — Replace approximately 20 old-style airfield
guidance signs.
4. Airfield Signage Improvements Phase II — Replace approximately 15 old-style
airfield guidance signs.
A-1-1
5. Shoulder Rehabilitation Phase 1 --- Rehabilitation of Asphalt Shoulders on Taxiway
Wand Taxiway`H' and Runway Joint sealing and Repair.
The scope of work will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Coordination with FAA Southwest Region, if required;
2. Inspection and coordination of construction activities and materials testing;
3. Review of acceptance tests;
4. Review and approval of Contractor's Pay Request;
5. Review Shop Drawings, Submittals and answer request for Information; and
6. Prepare Closeout documents and Record Drawings.
2. Modifications to Work Authorizations
Either the CITY or the ENGINEER may initiate a written request for a Modification to a
Work Authorization when, in the opinion of the requesting party, the needs and conditions
of the project warrant a modification. Approval of a modification shall be in the form of a
written Modification of Work Authorization, which clearly defines the changes in scope, fee
and completions date to the previously approved Work Authorization. The Modification to
Work Authorization will not take effect until it is executed by the CITY and the ENGINEER.
The ENGINEER shall not perform any work affected by the Modification to Work
Authorization prior to the execution, by both parties, of -the Modification to Work
Authorization.
3. Requests for Information
The CITY shall provide timely responses to ENGINEER's reasonable requests for
information to avoid delays in completion of ENGINEER's services by the Completion Date
stated in the Work Authorization.
4. Work Progress Notification
The ENGINEER shall promptly advise the CITY in writing of events which have a
significant impact upon the progress of the work, including: favorable developments of
events which enable meeting the work schedule goals sooner than anticipated; problems,
delays, or adverse conditions which will materially affect the ability to attain contract
objectives, prevent the meeting of time schedules and goals, or preclude the attainment of
project work units by established time periods. This disclosure will be accompanied by a
statement of the action taken, or contemplated, and any CITY assistance needed to
resolve the situation.
A 1-2
ATTACHMENT "B"
DoE NO.
COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
Part A-Compensation
1. For and in consideration of the satisfactory performance and completion of the Services
hereunder, The CITY agrees to pay ENGINEER a Lump Sum of:
A. Thirty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Ninety-
Five Cents ($31,876.95) for Design Services Associated with Airport
Beacon Relocation.
B. Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents
($41, 612.55) for Design Services Associated with Installation of New
Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ACLMS).
C. Thirty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Five
Cents ($38,555.55)for Design Services Associated with Airfield Signage
Improvements Phase I and Il.
D. Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and no Cents
($11,463.00) for Construction Support and Inspection Services
Associated with Airfield Beacon Relocation, Installation of New Airfield
Lighting Control & Monitoring system (ACLMS), Airfield Signage
Improvements Phase 'I and Airfield Signage Improvements Phase II.
2. ENGINEER shall not perform any additional service, or incur any additional expense in
the performance of this Agreement without the prior written approval of The CITY.
3. The CITY shall not be responsible for payment or reimbursement of monies for services
performed without the prior written approval of The CITY.
4. Should a change of scope or additional Services be required, payment for such Services
will be determined at the time of The CITY written approval, and such shall be amended
to this Agreement.
5. In order to obtain payment for the work performed and accepted by The CITY, ENGINEER
must submit one (1) signed original invoice, including appropriate
documentation/description of work performed, if required by the Agreement.
6. The ENGINEER's invoice must: show percent(s) complete and, if required by this
Agreement, percent(s) complete by task; application of that percent to the lump sum
price(s) and, the total amount of the invoice; include as a separate invoice item total
percent(s) completed to date and total amount(s) invoiced (including current invoice).
7. All pricing set forth in this Agreement is firm, fixed, and not subject to escalation (except
B-1
as may be specifically set forth elsewhere in this Agreement).
8. Clearly state the total amount of-the invoice.
9. ENGINEER's invoice must reflect a unique Invoice Number, the above Agreement
Number, and the ENGINEER's Federal ID Number.
Part C-- Method of Payment
Partial payment shall be made to the ENGINEER monthly upon City's approval of an
invoice from the ENGINEER outlining 'the estimated current percent complete of the
total project.
B-2
ATTACHMENT"C"
DoE NO.
AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
NONE
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ATTACHMENT"D"
DoE NO.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
A project schedule will be provided with each work authorization.
Part A— Period of Agreement
1. Initial Period
This agreement becomes effective when fully executed by the ENGINEER and CITY (the
"Effective Date"). The initial period of the contract shall terminate one year following the
EFFECTIVE DATE of the agreement, unless termination occurs as otherwise provided in
the agreement.
2. optional Periods
The CITY, in its sole discretion, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to renew this
agreement for four additional periods of one year each following the Initial Period of the
agreement. The CITY shall notify the ENGINEER in writing of its decision to exercise its
option to extend the agreement.
3. Work Authorization Completion
Work Authorizations shall be executed before the termination date of this agreement as
stipulated in paragraphs 1 and 2 above. If the completion date of individual Work
Authorizations extends beyond the termination date of this agreement as stipulated in
paragraphs 1 and 2 above, 'then the terms and conditions this agreement shall remain in
full force and effect until the completion date of all individual Work Authorizations.
Part B—Timing of Individual Work Authorizations
1. Time for Negotiations
It is clearly understood that rapid response is in the best interest of the CITY and the
ENGINEER. The ENGINNER shall respond in an expeditious manner to any Work
Authorization negotiation initiated by the CITY. It is anticipated that the maximum time
required for each work order negotiation will be no more than forty-eight (48) business
hours.
2, Commence Services
Upon the execution of a Work Authorization, the ENGINEER shall commence to provide
services within a reasonable time, and will diligently provide services until completion of
the services identified in the Work Authorization.
D-1
3. Complete Services
The ENGINEER shall complete all services for each Work Authorization by the completion
date stated in the Work Authorization.
D-2
ATTACHMENT "E"
DOE NO.
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City of fort Worth,, Texas
Mayor and C unication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/27/2007
DATE: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
LOG NAME: 30DMJM PHASE6 REFERENCE No.: **C-22531
SUBJECT:
Approve Phase 6 Under On-Call Engineering Services Contract with DMJM Aviation for Design of
Airfield Signs, Airport Beacon Relocation, Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System and
Construction Phase Services for Projects at Fort(North Alliance Airport
RECOMMENDATION:
it is recommended that the City Council approve Phase 6 fee to DMJM Aviation under their tin-cal'
Consulting Agreement, in the amount of $123,508.05, to provide design of airfield signs, airport beacon
relocation, airfield lighting control and monitoring system and construction phase services for these projects
at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
DISCUSSION:
On August 24,
11,017+ (RA&C V r`�-I UUU ), the City Co.in�I authorized the execution of a contract for consult"
services with DMJM Aviation for a five year period to provide engineering services for projects funded by
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Non-Primary Airport Grants and Cargo Entitlement Grants. It is
anticipated that this requirements contract would provide professional services for multiple phases. Five
phases have been undertaken to date.
On Ivi'arch 24, 20051 (MOOCC C-20820) the City Council authorized the initial phase (chase 1) of this contract
with DMJM Aviation for the preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report to assess and make
recommendations on certain necessary improvements and to design the rehabilitation of the northeast
taxiway access to FedEx at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
vlI July 5, 2005, (MO&C 20836] the ^ity Council' authorized Phase 2 of this contract with DMJM Aviation for
the design of replacement wind cones and 23 runway/taxiway guidance signs.
On September 6, 2005, (M&C C-20965) the City Council authorize Phase 3 of this contract with DMJM
Aviation to design runway safety area, rehabilitate deicing containment facility, conduct pavement
management study and to purchase hardware and software for ongoing pavement management.
On May 2, 2006, (M&C C-21434) the City Council authorized Phase 4 of this contract with DMJM Aviation
to provide construction administration and inspection Services for pavement rehabilitation at Taxiway "H" at
the FedEx entrance.
On July 25 2006, (M&C C-21580) the City Council authorized Phase 5 of this contract with DMJM Aviation
to design runway rehabilitation, taxiway shoulder rehabilitation and design and bid phase services for an
independent circuit for runway guard lights.
Phase 6 will provide for Airfield Signage Improvements, relocate an existing airport beacon to a new
location on a new tower and replace the Airfield Lighting Control Systems (ALCS).
The funds for this project will come from FAA Grant 3-48-0296-32-2007. The City's 5 percent share will
come from land credit.
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Dw1JM Aviation is in compliance with the City's DBE Ordinance by committing to 20 percent "'BEE
participation. The City's goal on this project is 20 percent.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, Mapsco 7P.
FISCAL INFORIIAATIONICERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
G R 14 539120 055218186300 $123,508.05
Submitted for Citv Manager's office b Marc A. Cott (8476)
Originating Department Head: A. Douglas Rademaker (6157)
Additional Information Contact: Gopal Sahu (7949)
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