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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 Freese and
Nichols, Inc. (the "ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described as: Lake Worth
Dredging Project — Preliminary Design and Permitting Phase.
Article I
Scope of Services
A. The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachment A.
Article II
Compensation
A. The ENGINEER's compensation is set forth in Attachment B.
Article III
Terms of Payment
Payments to the ENGINEER will be made as follows:
A. Invoice and Payment
(1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation to reasonably
substantiate the invoices.
(2) The ENGINEER will issue monthly invoices for all work performed under this
AGREEMENT. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt.
(3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Article I, the final payment of any
balance will be due within 30 days of receipt of the final invoice.
(4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested
will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. The
CITY will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No
interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually
resolved.
(5)
If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings contested in
good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER may, after giving
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
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 PROJECT cost and/or execution. These conditions and
cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of the ENGINEER.
D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans in ink
on reproducible 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
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projections, and schedules for the PROJECT, the ENGINEER has no
control over cost or price of labor and materials; unknown or latent
conditions of existing equipment or structures that may affect operation
or maintenance costs; competitive bidding procedures and market
conditions; time or quality of performance by third parties; quality, type,
management, or direction of operating personnel; and other economic
and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate
PROJECT cost or schedule. Therefore, the ENGINEER makes no
warranty that the CITY's actual PROJECT costs, financial aspects,
economic feasibility, or schedules will not vary from the ENGINEER's
opinions, analyses, projections, or estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by the ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic construction
progress payments to the construction contractor will be based on the
ENGINEER's knowledge, information, and belief from selective sampling and
observation that the work has progressed to the point indicated. Such
recommendations do not represent that continuous or detailed examinations
have been made by the ENGINEER to ascertain that the construction
contractor has completed the work in exact accordance with the Contract
Documents; that the final work will be acceptable in all respects; that the
ENGINEER has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose
the construction contractor has used the moneys paid; that title to any of the
work, materials, or equipment has passed to the CITY free and clear of liens,
claims, security interests, or encumbrances; or that there are not other matters
at issue between the CITY and the construction contractor that affect the
amount that should be paid.
H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of
information compiled and furnished by others, and may not always represent
the exact location, type of various components, or exact manner in which the
PROJECT was finally constructed. The ENGINEER is not responsible for any
errors or omissions in the information from others that is incorporated into the
record drawings.
I. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Participation
In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City has goals for
the participation of minority business enterprises and woman business
enterprises in City contracts. Engineer acknowledges the M/WBE goal
established for this contract and its commitment to meet that goal. Any
misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or
the commission of fraud by the Engineer may result in the termination of this
agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of
time of not less than three (3) years.
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J. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of three (3)
years after final payment under this contract, have access to and the
right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers and records of the ENGINEER involving
transactions relating to this contract. ENGINEER agrees that the CITY
shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary
ENGINEER facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions
of this section. The CITY shall give ENGINEER reasonable advance
notice of intended audits.
(2) ENGINEER further agrees to include in all its subconsultant
agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the subconsultant
agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of 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 subconsultant reasonable
advance notice of intended audits.
(3)
ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photocopy such documents as
may be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse
ENGINEER for the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas
Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed.
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
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$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 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: S.
Frank Crumb, P.E., Director, Water Department, City of Fort Worth, 1000
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Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
(e) Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of
Texas and have a minimum rating of A: Vil 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.
(I) 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
will, 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
A. City -Furnished Data
The CITY will make available to the ENGINEER all technical data in the
CITY's possession relating to the ENGINEER'S services on the PROJECT.
The ENGINEER may relay upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
of the information provided by the CITY.
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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
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.
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G. Contractor Indemnification and Claims
The CITY agrees to include in all construction contracts the provisions of
Article IV.E. regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site, and
provisions providing contractor indemnification of the CITY and the
ENGINEER for contractor's negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third -Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subcontractors and equipment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, shall maintain 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
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requests such services of the ENGINEER, this AGREEMENT shall be
amended or a separate agreement will be negotiated between the parties.
K. Changes
The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of Services
in this AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's cost of or time
required for performance of the services, an equitable adjustment will be made
through an amendment to this AGREEMENT with appropriate CITY approval.
Article VI
General Legal Provisions
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
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ENGINEER will be paid for termination expenses as follows:
(3)
a.) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans, specifications
or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product;
b.) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing 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.
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
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of recovery, including breach of contract or warranty, tort including negligence,
strict or statutory liability, or any other cause of action, except for willful
misconduct or gross negligence for limitations of liability and sole negligence
for indemnification. Parties mean the CITY and the ENGINEER, and their
officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.
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.
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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
considered. ENGINEER agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY
and all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims or
liability arising out of the violation of any such order, law, ordinance, or
regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees.
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Article VII
Attachments, Schedules, and Signatures
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire
AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. The following attachments and
schedules are hereby made a part of this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
Attachment C — Fee Breakout
Executed this the day of
ATTEST:
Marty Hendrix
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY
Amy J.
AssistantC. Attorney
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, 2009.
CITY OF FORT WORTH
Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
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S. Frank'Crumb, P.E.
Director, Water Department
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
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Robert F. Pence, P.E., BCEE
President and CEO
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ATTACHMENT A
TO
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
FOR
LAKE WORTH DREDGING PROJECT — PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND PERMITTING
PHASE
SCOPE OF SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
ARTICLE 1 - BASIC SERVICES
FNI shall render the following professional services in connection with the development of
the Project:
1.0 Project Management
1.1 Develop a project communication plan. Plan will include a team roster and
contactor information, list of project deliverables, quality control/quality
assurance plan, list of project milestones and overall schedule, list of project
decisions and outstanding action items. Project communication plan will be
updated with monthly progress meetings.
1.2 Attend a project kick-off meeting with the City to introduce team members
and review the project scope, schedule, budget, and communication plan.
1.3 Attend monthly progress meetings with City. Provide status reports of
current major work packages, provide one to two month look -ahead to
upcoming work efforts, provide budget status, and resolve project issues.
Update project schedule monthly.
1.4 Assist the City in up to two (2) public meetings to discuss the project with
stakeholders, including the Lake Worth Steering Committee, Lake Worth
Alliance, neighborhood associations, and/or interested citizens. For each
meeting, prepare materials such as maps, charts, tables, electronic
presentation, and information packets to distribute to meeting participants.
Prior to the public meetings, attend a meeting with the City to coordinate and
discuss the meeting topics and materials.
1.5 Provide project coordination and administration of project team, including
internal project meetings.
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2.0 Bathymetric Survey
Conduct a pre -dredging underwater survey to characterize the lake bottom
topography, silt depths and native bottom elevations, and lake bottom obstructions.
Survey will be performed using a variety of acoustic and GPS sensors deployed on
small survey boats, survey barges, and autonomous robotic vehicles.
2.1 Survey will be performed according to International Hydrographic
Organization Standard for Bathometric Surveys, Special Publication — 44,
Survey Type 1 b guidelines.
2.2 Develop a digital terrain map (DTM) with half -foot contours (0.5 feet) of the
lake bottom (i.e. top of sediment layer) and native bottom (i.e. bottom of
sediment layer) for up to 1,000 acres of proposed dredging areas. Full
bottom survey will be performed in water depths of 2 feet or greater. In
water depths shallower than 2 feet or beneath existing piers, data will be
extrapolated to the shoreline. Shoreline topography will be determined using
2001 City LIDAR information; 2007 City LIDAR information will be used if it is
available by the start of the project.
2.3 Provide a bottom condition survey of the lake bottom to identify obstructions
such as tree stumps. A map will be developed that summarizes the spacing
density of bottom obstructions per each 0.5 acre of survey area.
2.4 Prepare a report documenting the equipment, operations, data processing,
and error modeling/analysis methodologies. Provide five (5) copies of the
draft report for City review. Incorporate comments as necessary and issue
five (5) copies of the final bathymetric survey report.
3.0 Geotechnical Investigation
Conduct a geotechnical investigation to characterize the engineering properties of
the lake sediment to be dredged and develop design and construction
recommendations for dredging and disposal alternatives. The geotechnical
investigations will be performed in two phases: the first phase will focus on general
characterization of sediment materials and the second phase will focus on
confirming native bottom elevations identified in Task 2 for proposed dredging
areas. The number of borings and lab tests will be approximately the same in both
phases.
3.1 Review the 1988 Lake Worth Silt Removal Study, Task 1 — Summary Report
to review borings and laboratory test data.
3.2 Drill up to forty-two (42) 10-foot borings and nine (9) 20-foot borings in
proposed dredge areas into silt and native soil materials. Undisturbed soil
samples will be collected continuously to a depth of 10 feet and in five-foot
intervals thereafter. Soil will be sampled using three-inch Shelby tubes.
3.3 Perform laboratory tests (maximum number of tests shown in parentheses)
on selected sediment and native bottom samples, including: moisture
content (300), Atterberg limits (102), sieve analyses (51), specific gravity
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(51), unconfined compression (102), consolidated drained triaxial (2), self
weight consolidation (2), settling test (2), and oedometer for clay
consolidation (4).
3.4 Use USACE computer programs SETTLE, PSDDF, and CDFATE to model
disposal characteristics including volume bulking, sedimentation, required
retention times, material consolidation behavior.
3.5 Perform slope stability analyses to determine design recommendations for
containment dikes for in -lake disposal alternatives.
3.6 Prepare a report documenting field investigations, boring logs, lab test
results, modeling results, and design and construction recommendations.
Provide five (5) copies of the draft report for City review. Incorporate
comments as necessary and issue five (5) copies of the final geotechnical
investigations report.
4.0 Sediment Characterization
Perform sediment characterization testing to determine concentration of potential
chemicals of concern (COCs) and the resulting requirements or limitations on
options for disposal. Sediment characterization testing will be performed utilizing
methods and procedures accepted by TCEQ, USEPA, and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers including procedures for Tier 1 and Tier 2 evaluations described in
Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Discharge into Waters of the U.S.
(EPA/USACE 1998).
4.1 Prior to field investigations, obtain and review data (Tier 1 evaluation
described in EPA/USACE 1998) from previous sediment characterizations
studies conducted in Lake Worth by the City and other agencies (i.e. U.S.
Geological Survey).
4.2 Develop a sediment sampling and testing plan to identify sampling locations,
testing standards, and decision structure for evaluating findings and making
recommendations for additional sampling and testing.
4.3 Collect up to 30 grab samples to a maximum depth of 2 feet of lake
sediment from proposed dredging areas and in -lake disposal areas using
boat furnished by City. Perform laboratory analysis for chemicals of concern
(COCs) including: polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), priority pollutant
metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semivolatile organic compounds
(SVOCs), herbicides, and pesticides.
4.4 Collect samples at 1-foot depth intervals from borings drilled as part of Task
3 (up to 12 borings with 10 samples per boring). Analyze all samples for
PCBs and priority pollutant metals. 25% of samples will be analyzed for
VOCs, SVOCs, herbicides, and pesticides. Perform waste characterization
analysis (toxicity characteristic leaching procedure) on selected samples.
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4.5 Evaluate data for water column effects and bioaccumulation potential
necessary to satisfy EPA/USACE Tier 2 evaluation requirements.
4.6 Prepare letter report documenting findings. Data will be compared to
appropriate protective concentrations limits and waste classification
guidelines established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ). Provide five (5) copies of the draft report for City review.
Incorporate comments as necessary and issue five (5) copies of the final
sediment characterization report.
4.7 Submit the letter report to TCEQ and USACE. Attend up to one meeting
with either agency to discuss results and determine future testing
requirements.
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Perform literature search and field investigations required for developing a request
for 404 permit authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) under
the Letter of Permission Procedure No. 1 (LOP-1). Submission of the final
jurisdictional report and letter of permission to the USACE will occur in a
subsequent phase after the disposal sites and transmission routes are finalized.
5.1 Compile existing data for the lake and up to four (4) potential disposal sites.
Prior to making field visits, obtain and review information for the vicinity such
as existing reports, soils maps, National Wetland Inventory maps,
topographic maps, floodplain maps, aerial photography, and other readily
available, pertinent data.
5.2 Conduct pedestrian and floating survey of the proposed dredging areas and
up to four (4) off -site disposal sites to identify potential environmental
features that may trigger permitting requirements. Evaluate whether any
water bodies found would be considered jurisdictional under USACE
regulations; identify the type of water body, (i.e., emergent or forested
wetland, open water, stream, etc.); and estimate the aerial extent of the
affected portion of a water body.
5.3 Prepare a draft Jurisdictional Determination (JD) report for the proposed
dredging areas and up to four (4) disposal sites. The report will include a
description of field observations; an opinion of whether or not jurisdictional
waters are present, and if so, the type. Provide five (5) copies of the draft
report for City review.
5.4 Evaluate dredging impacts by estimating the area of impact to waters of the
U.S. based on the extent of the proposed project. Include notice of any
identified potential environmental issues associated with the proposed
dredging.
5.5 Estimate potential mitigation requirements that could be required based on
the impacts of the proposed project to waters of the U.S. and other
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resources, as applicable, in Lake Worth and up to four (4) alternative
disposal sites.
5.6 Consult with Texas General Land Office (GLO) in writing to identify whether
or not the proposed dredging areas affect state-owned land. FNI will report
the results of GLO consultation to the City with a recommendation as to the
need for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department permit to dredge materials
from the lake bed.
5.7 Consult and meet with the USACE. Attend one meeting with the USACE
Regulatory Branch to discuss the project to identify issues that need to be
addressed in a request for authorization of the project. Attend one meeting at
the site with the Corps and up to two meetings with the Corps at the Fort
Worth District office. The on -site meeting may include meeting with as other
resource agencies.
6.0 ARCHEOLOGICAL STUDY
Conduct a literature -based archeological study of the proposed dredge areas in the
lake and potential off -site disposal areas and consult with applicable agencies. Any
required detailed field surveys would be performed in a subsequent phase.
6.1 Perform a literature review and evaluation of archeological potential for the
area of potential effects (APE), including the proposed dredging areas, up to
four (4) potential off -site disposal sites, and transmission routes between the
lake and the disposal sites. The literature search will include searches of the
Texas Historical Commission (THC) and Texas Archeological Research
Laboratory records and the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas database.
Develop recommendations regarding the need for detailed field surveys for
each of the areas impacted by the project.
6.2 Prepare a letter report documenting the findings and recommendations.
Provide five (5) copies of the draft report for City review. Incorporate
comments as necessary and issue five (5) copies of the final archeological
study report.
6.3 Issue the final letter report to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and
the USACE for agency review. Provide follow-up consultation with each
agency to determine the need for detailed field surveys.
7.0 DISPOSAL SITE ANALYSIS
Conduct a screening and evaluation of in -lake and off -site disposal alternatives
identified in previous studies and evaluate the transmission routes required to
transport dredged material from Lake Worth to off -site disposal sites. Develop
capital and operational costs for transmission facilities to each site, a general
assessment of the overall impact of each transmission route, and
recommendations regarding the construction of permanent versus temporary
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transmission disposal facilities. For budgeting purposes, it has been assumed in -
lake disposal and up to four (4) off -site locations will be analyzed.
7.1 Develop list of potential disposal alternatives based on previous tasks
investigations and agency consultations. Compile data useful in evaluating
disposal alternatives, such as topographic maps, aerial imagery, and tax
appraisal maps.
7.2 Develop qualifications requirements to evaluate the feasibility of each
disposal site. Requirements will be prioritized and all sites will be scored
against this list.
7.3 Conduct field reconnaissance of potential off -site disposal sites. Conduct
meeting with City to review identified sites and select four for further
evaluation.
7.4 For potential disposal sites meeting qualifications requirements, contact
landowners to determine their interest in being considered for a disposal
facility.
7.5 Based on the findings of Task 5, evaluate environmental permitting
requirements related to disposal of the dredged material in -lake and up to
four (4) off -site disposal sites.
7.6 Based on the findings of Task 4, evaluate waste disposal considerations
related to disposal of the dredged material in -lake and up to four (4) off -site
disposal sites.
7.7 Provide desktop review of transmission routes from the lake to four (4) off -
site disposal alternatives. Refine alignments based on field reconnaissance
of alternative routes. Notify City of right -of -entry requirements necessary to
complete route analysis. Identify road crossings, crossing requirements, and
authorities having jurisdiction along each transmission route. Identify
number of landowner easements required. Consider the impact of private
property acquisition versus the use of public right-of-way. Identify conflicts
which affect the cost of pipe layout. Recommend temporary and permanent
construction easement requirements and dimensions
7.8 Characterize the fluid properties for pumping of dredged material. Research
pumping requirements and identify number and location of potential booster
pump station sites. Develop generic layout of booster station sites. Evaluate
relative merit and cost of electrical power vs. diesel power at booster pump
station sites.
7.9 Evaluate feasibility of a near -lake disposal site on City land for future
maintenance dredging activities.
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7.10 Prepare opinion of probable construction costs and life cycle costs for each
disposal alternative and transmission route. The following will be evaluated:
7.10.1 Permanent and temporary pipeline and pump station facilities
7.10.2 Ancillary site improvements required for each transmission route
7.10.3 Pumping costs based on anticipated initial dredged material costs
only (no accounting for future maintenance dredging) for each
alternative site
7.10.4 Easement and land acquisition costs based upon values provided by
the City of Fort Worth
7.10.5 Potential compensatory mitigation costs
7.11 Prepare a letter report documenting the disposal alternatives evaluation.
Provide five (5) copies of the draft report for City review. Incorporate
comments as necessary and issue five (5) copies of the final disposal site
analysis report.
8.0 DISPOSAL SITE NEGOTIATION
Determining the disposal site is critical to the overall project schedule. The purpose
of this task is to advertise the disposal portion of the project to pre -qualified and
interested disposal site owners and receive bids. Assist the City in evaluating bid.
packages and negotiating a letter of intent with a disposal site owner.
8.1 Develop a request -for -bid (RFB) package for disposal sites based on
recommendations from Task 7. The RFB package will address requirements
for usage of the site for processing dredge material and decant water and
coordination with the dredging contractor.
8.2 Develop a scoring system to evaluate RFB responses. Attend one meeting
with the City to discuss and finalize the scoring system.
8.3 Receive and evaluate RFB responses according to the scoring system.
Issue a letter summarizing the evaluations and recommending the best value
disposal site to the City.
8.4 Beginning with highest scoring respondent, assist City in negotiating a
disposal agreement. If City and highest scoring respondent are unable to
reach agreement, initiate negotiations with next highest scoring respondent.
Up to two respondents will be negotiated with.
8.5 Assist the City in negotiating terms of a letter of intent (LOI) for the disposal
site. Due to the nature of the project, final contract terms will not be finalized
until final design and permitting is performed in a subsequent phase.
Therefore, a legally binding letter of intent is anticipated to be the contracting
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method. Assist the City's legal and contracting department to finalize the
LOI.
9.0 PRELIMINARY DREDGING PLAN
Develop preliminary design drawings and specifications sufficient for making
submissions to applicable permitting agencies.
9.1 Review as -built plans and reports from the pilot dredging study. Attend one
meeting with City staff to review lessons learned and recommendations for
the proposed dredging program.
9.2 Develop work maps from field investigations. These maps will include, but
are not limited to, lake bottom contours, native bottom contours, silt depths,
water depth at various lake elevations, lake bottom obstructions, sediment
characterizations, geotechnical boring locations, and wetland areas.
9.3 Develop an evaluation matrix to evaluate various dredging scenarios of
location, depth, quantity, disposal impacts, permitting impacts, sediment
characteristics, and cost. Develop a scoring system to evaluate dredging
scenarios. Attend one meeting with the City to evaluate dredging scenarios
and determine the preferred dredging plan.
9.4 Perform a feasibility analysis of creating near- or in -lake sedimentation
forebays at confluences of major tributaries into Lake Worth. Preliminary
sedimentation loadings will be based upon soil erosion data presented in the
1990 Lake Worth Clean Lakes Study report. Sedimentation forebays will be
sized with capacities to allow maintenance dredging on an approximate 10-
year basis.
9.5 Prepare 30% construction plans and outline of technical specifications.
Provide City with five (5) sets of drawings and specifications for review and
comment.
9.6 Prepare dredging quantities calculations and costs estimates of proposed
work. Evaluate recent USACE dredging projects and bid tabulation
databases. Evaluate energy prices and forecasts to make construction cost
projections for an anticipated start date in 2011. Compare to City's
estimated revenues from gas well production.
9.7 Conduct review meeting with City to discuss City Comments regarding the
30% plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
9.8 Prepare preliminary design report summarizing field investigations,
permitting assessments, disposal site analysis and negotiation process, and
development of 30% construction documents. Provide five (5) copies of the
draft report for City review. Incorporate comments as necessary and issue
five (5) copies of the preliminary design and permitting report.
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10.0 DAM BREACH ANALYSIS
The following tasks are a continuation of the preliminary efforts regarding a breach
analysis of Lake Worth Dam. Work under this attachment includes engineering
services for hydraulic modeling of two breach scenarios for Lake Worth Dam and
preparation of inundation mapping.
10.1 The HEC-RAS model used for the preliminary breach analysis will be
modified to include the storage areas located along the Trinity River behind
the levees to more accurately model the breach scenarios and the impact of
a breach on the inundation areas along the Fort Worth Floodway levees. In
addition, extend the sections where needed to include PMF breach flows,
using available city 2-foot topographic maps.
10.2 Storage area sites will be identified along the West Fork of the Trinity River
from Lake Worth Dam to a downstream location where the impact of a
potential breach is considered negligible. These sites are located mainly
behind levees or road embankments. Once the storage areas have been
identified, an elevation -capacity curve will be developed for each storage
area. This curve will be developed using a Geographic Information System
(GIS) application called GeoRAS. The curve will be based on a terrain
surface built from the 2-foot contours provided by the City of Fort Worth.
10.3 Curves for all storage areas will be entered into the unsteady HEC-RAS
model at the appropriate locations. Flow coming into the storage areas will
be controlled by lateral weirs that will follow levee alignments or roadway
embankments. The elevation and stationing of these lateral weirs will also be
defined based on the terrain surface built from the 2-foot contours and will
be entered into HEC-RAS.
10.4 Using the final hydraulic model, develop estimates of the inundation limits
from a potential breach of Lake Worth Dam for two scenarios: a)
conservation pool breach and b) PMF breach.
10.5 Based on the results of the breach analyses, prepare inundation mapping
showing the aerial extent of the estimated breach flows for the normal pool
breach and the PMF breach. The maps will be in the form of 11" x 17"
figures developed from currently available topographical mapping or aerial
photography of the area.
10.6 Prepare a Breach Analysis Report which describes the methodology used in
the study and includes the inundation mapping. Provide five (5) copies of
the draft report for City review. Incorporate comments as necessary and
issue five (5) copies of the final breach analysis report.
10.7 Attend one meeting with City representatives to discuss our findings and
recommendations and to discuss how the City wants to implement the
results. The alternatives would include a separate Emergency Action Plan
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(EAP) or the incorporation of the inundation maps into other appropriate City
emergency preparedness documents.
11.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) STUDY
Conduct a review of current best management practices (BMPs) for erosion and
sedimentation control plans
11.1 Review deliverables from 2001 joint watershed study between the City, the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG). City will provide deliverables from this study.
11.2 Review City's current development guidelines and ordinances and
NCTCOG's integrated stormwater management plan (iSWM) for temporary
erosion and sedimentation stormwater controls. Research current and
emerging industry standards for erosion/sedimentation control and
development standards in near -lake situations.
11.3 Participate in a two-day master planning workshop for Lake Worth and the
surrounding areas. The City's development review department will be
responsible for organizing and hosting the workshop.
11.4
11.5 Review up to five (5) recent development projects in the Lake Worth area for
conformance with BMP design guidelines. Attend one meeting with City staff
to discuss findings.
11.6 Develop recommendations for changes to current development guidelines
and ordinances to improve erosion and sediment control BMPs around Lake
Worth.
11.7 Attend up to three (3) meetings with City representatives to discuss
recommendations and how City wants to implement the proposed changes.
ARTICLE 2 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional Services to be performed by FNI, if authorized by OWNER, which are not
included in the above described basic services, are described as follows:
A. Field layouts or the furnishing of construction line and grade surveys.
B. Providing services to investigate existing conditions or facilities, or to make
measured drawings thereof, or to verify the accuracy of drawings or other
information furnished by OWNER.
C. Providing renderings, model, and mock-ups requested by the OWNER.
D. Making revisions to drawings, specifications or other documents when such
revisions are 1) not consistent with approvals or instructions previously given by
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OWNER or 2) due to other causes not solely within the control of FNI.
E. Preparing applications and supporting documents for government grants, loans, or
planning advances and providing data for detailed applications.
F. Preparing data and reports for assistance to OWNER in preparation for hearings
before regulatory agencies, courts, arbitration panels or any mediator, giving
testimony, personally or by deposition, and preparations therefore before any
regulatory agency, court, arbitration panel or mediator.
G. Assisting OWNER in the defense or prosecution of litigation in connection with or in
addition to those services contemplated by this AGREEMENT. Such services, if any,
shall be furnished by FNI on a fee basis negotiated by the respective parties outside
of and in addition to this AGREEMENT.
H. Providing environmental support services including the design and implementation
of ecological baseline studies, environmental monitoring, impact assessment and
analyses, permitting assistance, and other assistance required to address
environmental issues, except as are called out in Article 1.
I. Design, contract modifications, studies or analysis required to comply with local,
State, Federal or other regulatory agencies that become effective after the date of
this agreement.
J. Visits to the site in excess of the number of trips included in Article 1 for periodic
site visits, coordination meetings, or contract completion activities.
K. Providing basic or additional services on an accelerated time schedule. The scope
of this service does not include cost for overtime wages of employees and
consultants, inefficiencies in work sequence and plotting or reproduction costs
directly attributable to an accelerated time schedule directed by the OWNER.
L. Providing services made necessary because of unforeseen, concealed, or differing
site conditions or due to the presence of hazardous substances in any form.
M. Preparation of a 404 individual permit (IP) application for submittal to the Corps.
N. Preparation of an individual application for 401 Water Quality Certification for
submittal to the TCEQ.
O. Preparation of a Texas GLO Grant of Easement application.
P. Preparation of an application for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department permit for
dredging materials from state-owned waters.
Q. Sediment characterization beyond what is outlined above, i.e. Tier III and Tier IV
evaluations.
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ARTICLE 3 - TIME OF COMPLETION
FNI is authorized to commence work on the Project upon execution of this AGREEMENT
and agrees to complete the services in accordance with the following schedule:
The draft Sediment Characterization Report will be furnished within four (4) months of the
Notice to Proceed.
The draft Bathymetric Survey Report will be furnished within five (5) months of the Notice
to Proceed.
The draft Geotechnical Investigation Report, draft Disposal Site Analysis Report, and draft
Archeology Report will be furnished within six (6) months of the Notice to Proceed.
The draft Jurisdictional Determination Report will be furnished within seven (7) months of
the Notice to Proceed.
The draft Breach Analysis Report and draft BMP Study Recommendations will be
furnished within nine (9) months of the Notice to Proceed.
The Disposal Site Letter of Intent will be negotiated within six (6) months after the
completion of the Disposal Site Analysis Report.
The 30% Plans and Specifications and the draft Preliminary Design and Permitting Report
will be furnished within 12 months of the Notice to Proceed.
OWNER review of Preliminary Design and Permitting Report and milestone review
submittals will be no longer than three weeks. OWNER review of minor submittals will be
no longer than two weeks. Additional time may be granted to FNI if these review times are
exceeded.
If FNI's services are delayed through no fault of FNI, FNI shall be entitled to adjust
contract schedule consistent with the number of days of delay. These delays may include
but are not limited to delays in OWNER or regulatory reviews, delays on the flow of
information to be provided to FNI, governmental approvals, etc. These delays may result
in an adjustment to compensation as outlined on the face of this AGREEMENT and in
Attachment B.
ARTICLE 4 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER: OWNER shall perform the following in a
timely manner so as not to delay the services of FNI:
A. Designate in writing a person to act as OWNER's representative with respect to the
services to be rendered under this AGREEMENT. Such person shall have contract
authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define
OWNER's policies and decisions with respect to FNI's services for the Project.
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B. Provide all criteria and full information as to OWNER's requirements for the Project,
including design objectives and constraints, space, capacity and performance
requirements, flexibility and expandability, and any budgetary limitations; and
furnish copies of all design and construction standards which OWNER will require
to be included in the drawings and specifications.
C. Assist FNI by placing at FNI's disposal all available information pertinent to the
Project including previous reports and any other data relative to design or
construction of the Project.
Assist FNI regarding access to and provisions for FNI to enter upon public and
private property as required for FNI to perform services under this AGREEMENT.
Examine all studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals and
other documents presented by FNI, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance
counselor and other consultants as OWNER deems appropriate for such
examination and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable
time so as not to delay the services of FNI.
F. Furnish approvals and permits from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction
over the Project and such approvals and consents from others as may be
necessary for completion of the Project.
G. Provide such accounting, independent cost estimating and insurance counseling
services as may be required for the Project, such legal services as OWNER may
require or FNI may reasonably request with regard to legal issues pertaining to the
Project including any that may be raised by Contractor(s), such auditing service as
OWNER may require to ascertain how or for what purpose any Contractor has used
the moneys paid under the construction contract, and such inspection services as
OWNER may require to ascertain that Contractor(s) are complying with any law,
rule, regulation, ordinance, code or order applicable to their furnishing and
performing the work.
H. Bear all costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Article 5.
END OF SECTION
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
ATTACHMENT B
TO
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
FOR
LAKE WORTH DREDGING PROJECT — PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND PERMITTING PHASE
COMPENSATION
LUMP SUM WITH ADDITIONAL WORK BASED ON COST TIMES MULTIPLIER
A. Basic Services: Compensation to FNI for the Basic Services in Attachment A, Article 1, shall
be the lump sum of one million. five hundred nineteen thousand. two hundred seventv-nine
dollars ($1.519.279). If FNI sees the Scope of Services changing so that additional services
are needed, including but not limited to those services described as Additional Services in
Attachment A, FNI will notify OWNER for OWNER's approval before proceeding. Additional
Services shall be computed based on the Schedule of Charges. Sub -consultants utilized for
Basic Services will be billed at a mark-up 5% to 10% depending on the size of the subcontract.
B. Special Services: If FNI sees the Scope of Services changing so that additional services are
needed, including but not limited to those services described as Additional Services in
Attachment A, FNI will notify OWNER for OWNER's approval before proceeding. Additional
Services shall be computed based on the Schedule of Charges. Sub -consultants utilized for
Special Services will be billed at a mark-up of 10%.
C. Schedule of Charges for Additional Work:
Staff Member
Resident Representative
Salary Cost Times Multiplier of 2.18
Salary Cost Times Multiplier of 2.0
Salary Cost is defined as the cost of payroll of engineers, draftsmen, stenographers,
surveymen, clerks, laborers, etc., for the time directly chargeable to the project, plus social
security contributions, unemployment compensation insurance, retirement benefits, medical
and insurance benefits, longevity payments, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable
thereto.
Other Direct Expenses Actual Cost Times Multiplier of 1.10
Other direct expenses shall include outside printing and reproduction expense, communication
expense, travel, transportation and subsistence away from Fort Worth and other miscellaneous
expenses directly related to the work, including costs of laboratory analysis, test, and other
work required to be done by independent persons other than staff members. For CAD
services performed In-house by non-FNI employees where FNI provides workspace and
equipment to perform such services, these services will be billed at cost times a multiplier of
2.0. This markup approximates the cost to FNI if an FNI employee was performing the same
or similar services.
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Rates for In-house Services
Computer Printing
$10.00 per hour Black and White
$0.10 per copy
Plotter Color
Bond $ 2.50 per plot $0.50 per copy
Special $ 5.00 per plot
Binding
$5.75 per book
Testina Apparatus
Density Meter $700.00 per month
Gas Detection $ 20.00 per test
3-10-04
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ATTACHMENT C
FEE BREAKOUT
ATTACHMENT C
TO
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
FOR
LAKE WORTH DREDGING PROJECT - PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND PERMITTING PHASE
Work Package
1.0 Project Management
2.0 Bathymetric Survey
3.0 Geotechnical Investigations
4.0 Sediment Characterization
5.0 Jurisdictional Determination (Lake)
6.0 Archeology Study
7.0 Disposal Site Analysis
8.0 Disposal Site Negotiation
9.0 Preliminary Dredging Plan
10.0 Dam Breach Analysis
11.0 Best Management Practices (BMP) Study
Total
MWBE Subconsultant
J3S, Inc.
HVJ Associates
Xenco
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FEE BREAKOUT
MWBE
Subconsultant
FNI Fee Fee
$91,779 $0
$29,110 $290,000
$31,400 $137,300
$76,730 $111,090
$139,350 $0
$8,990 $0
$229,060 $0
$88,710 $0
$160,920 $0
$47,690 $0
$62,200 $0
$965,939 $538,390
Services
Bathymetric Survey
Geotechnical Investigations
Sediment Testing
Total
Non-MWBE
Subconsultant
Fee
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$14,950
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$14,950
Fee
$290,000
$137,300
$111,090
$538,390
Total Fee
$91,779
$319,110
$168,700
$187,820
$139,350
$23,940
$229,060
$88,710
$160,920
$47,690
$62,200
$1,519,279
cro of Total
Fee
19.1%
9.0% j
7.3%
35.4%
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/16/2008 - Ord. No. 18419-12-2008, 18420-12-2008 & 18421-1;
2008
DATE: 12/16/2008 REFERENCE NO.: C-23262
LOG NAME: 60LAKE
WORTH
CODE: C TYPE: NON -CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUB CT: Authorize Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of
$1,529,279.00 for Engineering Services for Phase I of the Design of the Lake Worth
D edging Project; Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
REC • MMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Lake Worth Trust Fund by $1,529,279.00 from Gas Well Revenues;
2. Authorize the transfer of $1,529,279.00 from the Lake Worth Trust Fund to the Water and Sewer
Fund;
3. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $1,529,279.00;
4. Authorize the transfer of $1,529,279.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital
Projects Fund;
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1,529,279.00; an
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Phase I of the Lake Worth Dredging Project in the amo
DISCUSSION:
ese and Nichols, l
of $1,519,279.00.
, for the design of
The Lake Worth Dredging Project will involve the dredging, transportation and disposal of
approximately 3.4 million cubic yards of sediment from selected areas at Lake Worth. This project will
improve water quality, capacity and recreational opportunities at Lake Worth.
In March 2008, Freese and Nichols, Inc., (Freese and Nichols) was selected as the best qualified
engineering firm after receiving and reviewing proposals from two engineering firms. Under the
proposed Phase I design contract, Freese and Nichols will conduct field investigations and surveys,
disposal site analysis, develop preliminary plans and specifications for dredging, coordinate with the
Corps of Engineers and other agencies on permitting and perform project management. In addition,
they will also conduct a dam breach analysis and a best management practices study for erosion and
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sedimentation control in the Lake Worth watershed. The total amount of the contract will not exceed
$1,519,279.00.
In addition to the contract amount $10,000.00 is required for project management by Water Departmen
Staff.
Freese and Nichols is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 35 percent
M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 25 percent.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommedation:
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
2
FE70 446100 030001902000
2&3)
FE70 538070 030001902000
2&3) PE45 472070 0609020
3) PE45 538040 0609020
4&5)
P253 476045 607560116630
P253 531200 607560116630
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$1,529.279.00
$1.529.279.00
$1.529.279.00
$1.529.279.00
$1.529.279.00
$1,519,279.00
$10,000.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$1,529,279.0C
FE70 446100 030001902000
1&2) $1.529.279.0(
FE70 538070 030001902000
4) PE45 538040 0609020 $1.519.279.0C
$1,519.279.0C
P253 531200 607560116630
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: S. Frank Crumb (8207)
Additional Information Contact: Paul Bounds (8567)
ATTACHMENTS
60LAKE WORTH REC1.doc
60LAKE WORTH REC3.doc
60LAKE WORTH REC5.doc
Lakeworth Dredging Map.pdf
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