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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement ("Agreement") is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home -rule
municipality ("City"), and Freese and Nichols, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas
("Consultant"), for a project generally described as: Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility
(VCWRF) Digester Improvements ("Project").
Article I
Scope of Services
(1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform professional services as set forth in this
Agreement and the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Attachment "A"
("Services"). These Services shall be performed in connection with the Project.
(2) Additional services, if any, will be memorialized by an amendment to this Agreement.
(3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement, including
any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by Consultant, shall be or
become the property of City, and shall be furnished to the City, prior to or at the time
such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of Agreement.
Article II
Compensation
Consultant shall be compensated an amount up to $821,636.00 ("Contract Amount") in
accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B". Payment shall be considered
full compensation for all labor (including all benefits, overhead and markups), materials,
supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the Services.
Consultant shall provide monthly invoices to City. Payments for services rendered shall be
made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act (Texas Government Code Ch.
2251).
Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall release City from all claims or liabilities
under this Agreement for anything related to, performed, or furnished in connection with the
Services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of City in connection with
such Services.
Article III
Term
Time is of the essence. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall continue until the expiration of the funds or completion of the subject matter pursuant to
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the schedule, whichever occurs first, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Unless specifically otherwise amended, the original term shall not exceed five
years from the original effective date.
Article IV
Independent Contractor
Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant, or employee of City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right
to control the details of the work to be performed hereunder and of all persons performing
same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents,
employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not
apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and
subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture
between City and Consultant.
Article V
Professional Competence
Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and
federal laws and with all applicable, standards, codes, rules and/or regulations promulgated
by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approval to proceed by City of
Consultant's work or work product shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the
responsibility and liability of Consultant or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and
subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its performance of the Services.
Article VI
Indemnification
CONSULTANT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT
MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY CONSULTANT'S BREACH
OF (i) ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY
NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER
THAN THE CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR
NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE ANY
TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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Article VII
Insurance
Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance
required under Attachment F and City has approved such insurance.
Article VIII
Force Majeure
City and Consultant shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or
omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable
control, including, but not limited to: acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural
disasters, epidemics/pandemics, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any
governmental authority and/or any other similar causes.
Article IX
Transfer or Assignment
Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer any interest
in this Agreement without prior written consent of City.
Article X
Termination of Contract
(1) City may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to
Consultant at least 30-days prior to the date of termination, unless Consultant agrees
in writing to an earlier termination date.
(2) Either City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause if either party fails
to substantially perform, through no fault of the other and the nonperforming party
does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days after receipt of
written notice or thereafter fails to diligently pursue the correction to completion.
(3) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement, upon receipt of notice of termination by
Consultant, Consultant shall discontinue Services on the date such termination is
effective. City shall compensate Consultant for such services rendered based upon
Article II of this Agreement and in accordance with Exhibit "B".
Article XI
Right to Audit
(1) Consultant agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving transactions
relating to Agreement. Consultant agrees that City shall have access during normal
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working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.
City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to
the effect that the subcontractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3)
years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to
examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subcontractor(s), involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall
have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Consultant and any
subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audit.
(3) Consultant and subcontractor(s) agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by City. City agrees to reimburse Consultant for the cost of copies at the rate
published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed.
Article XII
Business Equity Participation
City has goals for the full and equitable participation of minority business and/or women
business enterprises in City contracts greater than $100,000. In accordance with City's
Business Equity Ordinance No. 25165-10-2021 (replacing Ordinance No. 24534-11-2020, as
codified in Chapter 20, Article X of the City's Code of Ordinances, as amended, and any
relevant policy or guidance documents), Consultant acknowledges the MBE and WBE goals
established for Agreement and its execution of this Agreement is Consultant's written
commitment to meet the prescribed MBE and WBE participation goals. Any misrepresentation
of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by
Consultant may result in the termination of Agreement and debarment from participating in City
contracts for a period of time of not less than three (3) years.
Article XIII
Observe and Comply
Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect 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. Consultant 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 or its
subcontractor(s).
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Article XIV
Immigration Nationality Act
Consultant shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees and
employees of all subcontractor(s) who perform work under Agreement, including completing
the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by City, Consultant shall
provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each
employee who performs work under Agreement. Consultant shall adhere to all Federal and
State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will
be performed by any Consultant employee who is not legally eligible to perform such
services. CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Consultant,
shall have the right to immediately terminate Agreement for violations of this provision by
Consultant.
Article XV
Venue and Jurisdiction
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision
of Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas
or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division.
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
Article XVI
Contract Construction/No Waiver
The parties acknowledge that each Party and, if it so chooses, its counsel, have reviewed
and revised Agreement and that the normal rule of contract construction, to the effect that
any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party, must not be employed in the
interpretation of Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
The failure of City or Consultant to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's
or Consultant's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such
right on any future occasion.
Article XVII
Severability
The provisions of Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of Agreement or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
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unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of Agreement and the application of such
word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of Agreement to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and Agreement shall be construed
as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein.
Article XVIII
Notices
Notices regarding Articles IX or X are to be provided to the other Party by hand -delivery or
via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the
address of the other Party shown below:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Chris Harder, P.E.
Water Department
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Consultant:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Attn: Nick Lester, P.E.
801 Cherry Street Ste. 2800
Fort Worth, TX 76102
All other notices may be provided as described above or via electronic means.
Article XIX
Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel
Consultant, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of
the Texas Government Code, if Consultant has 10 or more full time -employees and the
contract value is $100,000 or more, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with
a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of
the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed
to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this
contract, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides written verification
to the City that if Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code applies, Consultant: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
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Article XX
Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies
Consultant acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government
Code -(as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2), the City is prohibited from
entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more, which
will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City, with a company (with 10 or more
full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written verification from the company
that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have
the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as
added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2). To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the
Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,
Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides written verification to the
City that Consultant: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott
energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
Article XXI
Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries
Consultant acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1), the City is
prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000
or more which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City, with a company (with
10 or more full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the
term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms
"discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to
those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th
Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1). To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that
Consultant's signature provides written verification to the City that Consultant: (1)
does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
Article XXII
Headings
The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to
define or limit the scope of any provision of Agreement.
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Article XXIII
Attachments, Schedules and Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall,
for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute
but one and the same instrument.
The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of Agreement:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
Attachment C - Changes to Agreement
Attachment D - Project Schedule
Attachment E - Location Map
Attachment F — Insurance Requirements
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Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date subscribed by the
City's designated Assistant City Manager.
BY:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
.e,adta. Sui
Dana Burghdoff (Mg 27, 20 25 CDT)
Dana Burghdoff
Assistant City Manager
Date: Mar 27, 2023
ATTEST:
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By: Christopher arder (Mar 24, 2023 13:24 CDT)
1 Chris Harder, P. E.
Director, Water Department
BY:
CONSULTANT
Freese and Nichols, Inc. e
1,01/44-00
Nick Lester, P. E.
Vice President
Date: 03/24/2023
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Form 1295 No. 2023-976871
BybBlack (Mar 27, 2023 14:24 CDT)
M&C No.: 23-0197
Douglas W Black
Sr. Assistant City Attorney M&C Date: 3/21/2023
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
Suzanne Abbe
Senior Professional Engineer
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ATTACHMENT A
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR
VILLAGE CREEK WRF DIGESTER IMPROVMEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO.: 102652
ATTACHMENT A
Scope for Construction Phase Services Related Services for the Villaae Creek WRF
Improvements
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE CREEK WRF DIGESTER
IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO.: 102652
The scope set forth herein defines the work to be performed by the ENGINEER in
completing the project. Both the CITY and ENGINEER have attempted to clearly define the
work to be performed and address the needs of the Project.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
Task 6. Construction Phase Services
Construction Work Milestones:
Milestone 1 — New Flares and Condensate Vault
Milestone 2 — New Digester Gas Dryer and H2S Scrubber
Milestone 3 - Digester Mixing Improvements and existing Digester Rehabilitations
Milestone 4 - Switchgear Control Building Rehabilitations
Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) will staff the project in the field as follows:
• February 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023: As needed (285 hours)
• June 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024: 40 hours per week (2598 hours)
• September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025: 32 hours per week (1940 hours)
• November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2023: 20 hours per week (260 hours)
• Part -Time Electrical Inspection & Start-up assistance:
o Gupta and Associates: 293 hours
o Freese and Nichols: 214 hours
TASK 6. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES.
ENGINEER will support the construction phase of the projects as follows.
6.3 Construction Support
Construction Manager/Inspector
In performing these services, it is understood that FNI does not guarantee the
Contractor's performance, nor is FNI responsible for the supervision of the Contractor's
operation and employees. FNI shall not be responsible for the means, methods,
techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction selected by the Contractor, or
any safety precautions and programs relating in any way to the condition of the
premises, the work of the Contractor or any Subcontractor. FNI shall not be
responsible for the acts or omissions of any person (except its own employees or
agents) at the Project site or otherwise performing any of the work of the Project.
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ATTACHMENT A
DESIGN SERVICES FOR
VILLAGE CREEK WRF DIGESTER IMPROVMEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO.: 102652
1. Pre -construction phase: Review for understanding the project contract documents
(plans and specifications).
2. Participate in the pre -construction conference with the Contractor and prepare a
proposed estimate of monthly cash requirements of the Project from information
provided by the Construction Contractor.
3. Establish communication procedures with the Client and contractor and Engineer
of Record (EOR). Submit daily reports of construction progress. Reports will
describe construction progress in general terms.
4. Assist the EOR in the submittal process by verifying that the Contractor is aware
of final status of the submittals.
5. Based on FNI's observations as an experienced and qualified design professional
and review of the Payment Requests and supporting documentation submitted by
Contractor, determine the amount that EOR should recommend Contractor be paid
on monthly and final estimates.
6. Notify the Client and EOR of non -conforming work observed. Review quality
related documents provided by the contractor such as test reports, equipment
installation reports or other documentation required by the Construction contract
documents.
7. Coordinate the work of testing laboratories and inspection bureaus required for the
testing or inspection of materials, witnessed tests, factory testing, etc. for quality
control of the Project. The cost of such quality control shall be paid by Client and
is not included in the services to be performed by FNI.
8. Notify the EOR of the need of interpretation of the drawings and specifications for
Client and Contractor. Notify the Contractor of the EOR's interpretation in writing.
9. Assist the EOR in change modifications to the Contract Documents including
written notification of Change Orders, Field Order or Work Change Directives.
10. Prepare documentation for contract modifications required to implement
modifications in the design of the project. Receive and evaluate notices of
contractor claims and make recommendations to the Client on the merit and value
of the claim on the basis of information submitted by the contractor or available in
project documentation. Endeavor to negotiate, in assistance to the EOR, a
settlement value with the Contractor on behalf of the Client if appropriate.
11. Conduct, in company with Client's representative and EOR, a final review of the
Project for conformance with the design concept of the Project and general
compliance with the Construction Contract Documents. Prepare a list of
deficiencies to be corrected by the contractor before recommendation of final
payment. Assist the City in obtaining legal releases, permits, warranties, spare
parts, and keys from the contractor. Review and comment on the certificate of
completion and the recommendation for final payment to the Contractor.
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ATTACHMENT A
DESIGN SERVICES FOR
VILLAGE CREEK WRF DIGESTER IMPROVMEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO.: 102652
12. Provide the EOR with a set of red -line drawings to assist with the EOR producing
the Record Drawings.
13. Schedules: Review the progress schedule, schedule of Shop Drawing submittals
and schedules of values prepared by Contractor and consult with EOR concerning
acceptability.
14. Conferences and Meetings: Attend meetings with Contractor, such as
preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, job conferences and other
project -related meetings, and prepare and circulate copies of minutes thereof.
15. Schedules: Review the baseline schedule and revised/updated schedules,
schedule of shop drawing submittals, and schedules of values prepare by the
Contractor and consult with the EOR concerning acceptability.
16. Conference and Meetings: Attend meetings (such as monthly progress meetings
or job conferences) with the Contractor, EOR and Client and prepare and circulate
copies of minutes thereof.
17. Liaison:
a. Serve as the EOR's liaison with the Contractor, working principally through
the Contractor's superintendent and assist the in understanding the intent
of the Contract Documents (per the EOR); and assist the EOR in serving
as the Client's liaison with the Contractor when Contractor's operations
affect Client's on -site operations.
b. Assist in obtaining from Client additional details or information, when
required for proper execution of the Work.
18. Shop Drawings and Samples:
a. Advice EOR and Contractor of the commencement of any Work requiring
a Shop Drawing or Sample if the submittal has not been approved by the
EOR.
19. Review of Work, Rejection of Work, Inspections and Testing:
a. Conduct on -site observations of the Work in progress to determine if the
Work is in general proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents.
b. Report to EOR that any Work will not produce a completed Project that
conforms generally to the Contract Documents or will prejudice the
integrity of the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning
whole as indicated in the Contract Documents, or has been damaged, or
does not meet the requirements of any inspection, test or approval
required to be made; and advise EOR of Work the that should be
corrected or rejected or should be uncovered for observation, or requires
special testing, inspection or approval.
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CITY PROJECT NO.: 102652
c. Verify that tests, equipment and systems start-up and operating and
maintenance training are conducted in the presence of appropriate
personnel, and the Contractor maintains adequate records thereof; and
observe record and report to Engineer appropriate details relative to the
test procedures and start-ups.
d. Accompany visiting inspectors representing public or other agencies
having jurisdiction over the Project, record the results of these inspections
and report to Engineer.
20. Interpretation of Contract Documents: Report to EOR when clarifications and
interpretations of the Contract Documents are needed and transmit to Contractor
clarifications and interpretations as issued by Engineer
21. Payment Requests: Review Applications for Payment with Contractor for
compliance with the established procedure for their submission and forward with
recommendations to Client, noting particularly the relationship of the payment
requested to the schedule of values, Work completed and materials and
equipment at the Site but not incorporated in the Work.
22. Certificates, Maintenance and Operation Manuals: During the course of the
Work, verify that certificates, maintenance and operation manuals and other data
required to be assembled and furnished by Contractor are applicable to the items
actually installed and in accordance with the Contract Documents, and have this
material delivered to Engineer for review and forwarding to Client prior to final
payment for the Work.
23. Completion:
a. Before EOR issues a Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit to
Contractor a list of observed items requiring completion or correction.
b. Observe whether Contractor has performed inspections required by laws
or regulations, ordinances, codes or order applicable to the Work,
including but not limited to those to be performed by public agencies
having jurisdiction over the Work.
c. Conduct a final inspection in the company of EOR, Client and Contractor
and prepare a final list of items to be completed or corrected.
d. Observe whether all items on final list have been completed or corrected
and make recommendations to Engineer concerning acceptance.
24. Limitations of Authority of Resident Project Representative:
a. Shall not authorize any deviation from the Contract Documents or
substitution of materials or equipment (including "or -equal" items).
b. Shall not exceed limitations of EOR's authority as set forth in Agreement
or the Contract Documents.
c. Shall not undertake any of the responsibilities of Contractor,
Subcontractor, Suppliers, or Contractor's superintendent.
d. Shall not advise on, issue directions relative to or assume control over
any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or
procedures of construction unless such advice or directions are
specifically required by the Contract Documents.
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e. Shall not advise on, issue directions regarding or assume control over
safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work or any
activities or operations of Client or Contractor.
f. Shall not participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspections
conducted by others, except as specifically authorized by Engineer.
25. Electrical Inspection and Start-up Services
a. Conduct inspections during all phases (milestones) of the project as
request by the CMI
b. Assist City and EOR during the start-up of equipment during all phases of
the project.
TASK 10. ADDITIONAL SERVICES.
Engineer will complete additional tasks as defined in the above scope, as directed in writing
by the City. The tasks will be performed for a fee agreed upon by the City and Engineer at
the time of authorization. Should the required additional services scope of work exceed
$39,758 Engineer will submit a request to cover the additional work required.
ASSUMPTIONS
• NTP issued on January 24, 2023. FNI to start services on February 1, 2023.
• Construction duration is 3 years. FNI invoiced services will be for 32 months.
• Contractor will not work weekends or conduct nighttime work.
• CMI staff will not provide technical review. The EOR will process all submittals in
the project PMIS, and upload to the CITY BIM 360 system.
• City has a construction trailer on -site for the FNI construction staff OR City will
provide offices at the WWTP for FNI construction staff.
• EOR to provide FNI construction staff with one hard copy full size drawing set for
each project and one hard copy half size set of drawings and electronic versions
of each for each project. Two conformed specifications books also provided by
the EOR.
• Construction Materials Testing is contracted directly with the City OR under the
contracts of the EOR.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE EXISTING SCOPE OF SERVICES
Additional Services not included in the existing Scope of Services — CITY and FNI agree
that the following services are beyond the Scope of Services described in the tasks above.
However, FNI can provide these services, if needed, upon the CITY's written request. Any
additional amounts paid to the FNI because of any material change to the Scope of the Project
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VILLAGE CREEK WRF DIGESTER IMPROVMEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO.: 102652
shall be agreed upon in writing by both parties before the services are performed. These
additional services include the following:
• Services beyond the duration of the assumed construction durations noted within.
• Performance of materials testing or specialty testing services.
• Services necessary due to the default of the Contractor.
• Services related to damages caused by fire, flood, earthquake, or other acts of God.
• Services related to warranty claims, enforcement, and inspection after final
completion.
• Services related to Survey Construction Staking.
• Services to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation
undertaken or defended by the CITY.
• Review of Shop Drawings, samples or other submittals submitted by the contractor.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 08.1.2014
Page 6 of 6
ff&LES
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800 + Fort Worth, Texas 76102 + 817-735-7300 + FAX 817-735-7491
January 25, 2023
Christopher Harder
Director
Fort Worth Water Department
311 West 10th Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Innovative approaches
Practical results
Outstanding service
www.freese.com
Re: Village Creek WRF - Digester Improvement Project Construction Phase Services — City Project
No. 102652
Mr. Harder:
Freese and Nichols is pleased to provide this proposal for the Construction Management & Inspection
Services for the reference project. We understand the scope of the Work included in the project is
summarized as follows:
• Milestone 1: New flares and condensate vault
• Milestone 2: New digester gas dryer and H2S scrubber
• Milestone 3: Digester mixing improvements and existing digester rehabilitations
• Milestone 4: Switchgear control building rehabilitations
We understand the proposed duration to be 36-months starting on January 24, 2023. Kevin Sidebottom
will be on site part-time finishing other FTW projects through May2023.
The following fee includes the costs for the CM&I services per the Scope of Services in Attachment A.
This fee is based an assumption of hours for the construction duration as indicated in Attachment A.
Item
Labor
Project Management
Senior Advisor (QA/QC)
CM&I
Electrical Inspection & Start-up Assistance
Expenses
Mileage
Project Fee Total
Sincerely,
Chris Jones, P.E., CCM
Vice President/Principal
Attachments: Level of Effort (LOE)
Scope of Work
Fee
$25,350
$2,625
$752,234
$29,853
$11,574
$821,636
ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
Design Services for
Village Creek WRF Digester Improvement Construction Phase Services
City Project No. 102652
Time and Materials with Rate Schedule Project
I. Compensation
A. The ENGINEER shall be compensated for personnel time, non -labor expenses,
and subcontract expenses in performing services enumerated in Attachment A as
follows:
i. Personnel Time. Personnel time shall be compensated based upon hours
worked directly in performing the PROJECT multiplied by the appropriate Labor
Category Rate for the ENGINEER's team member performing the work.
Labor Category Rate as presented in the rate schedule table below is the rate for
each labor category performing the work and includes all direct salaries, overhead,
and profit.
Labor Category
Project Management — Construction Manager V
Senior Advisor
Construction Manager IV — CM&I
Construction Manager IV — Electrical Inspection and Start-up
Rate
($/hour)
$195
$175
$139.50
$139.50
* These ranges and/or rates will be adjusted annually in February. Last updated 2022. *
ii. Non -Labor Expenses. Non -labor expenses shall be reimbursed as Direct
Expenses at invoice or internal office cost.
Direct Expenses (non -labor) include, but are not limited to, mileage, travel and
lodging expenses, mail, supplies, printing and reproduction services, other direct
expenses associated with delivery of the work; plus applicable sales, use, value
added, business transfer, gross receipts, or other similar taxes.
iii. Subcontract Expenses. Subcontract expenses and outside services shall be
reimbursed at cost to ENGINEER plus a markup of ten percent (10%).
ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
iv. Budgets. ENGINEER will make reasonable efforts to complete the work within
the budget and will keep the City informed of progress toward that end so that
the budget or work effort can be adjusted if found necessary.
ENGINEER is not obligated to incur costs beyond the indicated budgets, as may be
adjusted, nor is the City obligated to pay ENGINEER beyond these limits.
If ENGINEER projects, in the course of providing the necessary services, that the
PROJECT cost presented in Article 2 of this Agreement will be exceeded, whether
by change in scope of the project, increased costs or other conditions, the
ENGINEER shall immediately report such fact to the City and, if so instructed by the
City, shall suspend all work hereunder.
When any budget has been increased, ENGINEER's excess costs expended prior
to such increase will be allowable to the same extent as if such costs had been
incurred after the approved increase.
B. The ENGINEER shall be paid monthly payments as described in Section II -
Method of Payment.
II. Method of Payment
A. The ENGINEER shall be paid by the City based upon an invoice created on the
basis of statements prepared from the books and records of account of the
ENGINEER, based on the actual hours and costs expended by the ENGINEER in
performing the work.
B. Each invoice shall be verified as to its accuracy and compliance with the terms of
this Agreement by an officer of the ENGINEER.
C. ENGINEER shall prepare and submit invoices in the format and including content
as presented in Exhibit B-1.
D. Payment of invoices will be subject to certification by the City that such work has
been performed.
III. Progress Reports
A. The ENGINEER shall prepare and submit to the designated representative of the
Water Department Daily progress reports and monthly schedule updates in the
format required by the City.
ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
IV. Summary of Total Project Fees
Firm Primary Responsibility Fee Amount %
Prime Consultant
Freese and Nichols Engineering Consultant $780,536 95%
Proposed MWBE Sub -Consultants
Gupta and Associates Electrical $41,100 5%
Non-MWBE Consultants
None
Project Number & Name
No. 102652 — Village Creek WRF
Digester Improvement Construction
Phase Services
Total Fee
$821,636
TOTAL $521,636 100%
MWBE Fee
$41,100
MWBE %
5%
City MWBE Goal = 5% Consultant Committed Goal = 5 %
Professional Services Invoice Project Manager: (Bill Pannell
Project: Village Creek Digester Improvements Construction PI
City Project #: 102652
City Sec Number: 1
Company Name: (Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Supplier Instructions:
Summary
Fill in green cells including Invoice Number, From and To Dates and the included worksheets.
When your Invoice is complete, save and close, start Buzzsaw and Add your invoice to the
Consultant folder within Project's folder.
Supplier's PM: email:
Supplier Invoice #: Office Address office address
Payment Request#: Telephone: telephone
Service Date:From Fax: fax
Service Date:To
Invoice Date: Remit Address remit address
Sheet
Work Type 1
Work Type 2
Work Type 3
Work Type 4
Work Type 5
Work Type 6
FID and Work Type Description
Construction Services
Totals This Invoice
Agreement LTD
Agreement Amendment Amount to Completed Percent ($) Invoiced Current Remaining
Amount Amount Date Amount Spent Previously Invoice Balance
$821,636.00 $821,636.0C 5821,636.0C
5821 636.00
5821 636.00 5821 636.00
Overall Percentage Spent:
Professional
Project:
City Project #:
Work Type Desc:
FID:
City Sec Number:
Purchase Order:
Name:
Services Invoice Project Manager: Bill Pannell
Village Creek Digester Improvements Construc
102652
Construction Services Supplier Instructions:
Supplier's PM:
Supplier Invoice #:
Payment Request #:
Service Date:From
Service Date:To
Invoice Date:
Pay Items
85 - Construction Services
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Description
Fill in green cells including Percent Complete and Invoiced Previously Quanities
When your Invoice is complete, save and close, start Buzzsaw and Add your invoice to the
Consultant folder within Project's folder.
email:
Office Address office address
Telephone: telephone
Fax: fax
Remit Address: remit address
Labor
Totals This Unit:
Agreement Amendment Amendment
Amount Number Amount
$821,636.00
S821,636.00
Agreement
Amount to
Date
5821,636.00
S821,636.00
LTD
Completed
Amount
Overall Percentage Spent:
Percent ($) Invoiced Current Remaining
Spent Previously Invoice Balance
$821,636.0C
S821,636.00
Task No. Task Description Project
Manager
Rate $195.00
1.0 Project Management 30
1.1 Managing the Team
1.1.1 Internal Team Meetings
1.1.2 QA/QC
10.0
Construction Phase Services
Construction Support
Pre -Construction Phase Services
CM&I Services
Additional Services
10.1 Additional services
Totals
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B - Level of Effort Supplement
PMO Official Release Date: 8.09.2012
Level of Effort Spreadsheet
TASK/HOUR BREAKDOWN Design
Services for
Village Creek WRF Digester
Project City Project No. 102652
Labor `hours)
SA
$175.00
15
15
15 15
CM&I
$139.50
0
Elec
Isp/Start-
up
$139.50
0
100
100
0
Total Labor
Cost
$8,475
$2,925
$5,550
4798 214 $718,674
$0
4798 214 $718,674
0 0 2851 0 $39,758
2851 $39,758
1301 151 50831 214 $766,907
Expense
Travel
MWBE Non-MWBE
$0 $01 $0
Total Expense Task Sub Total
Reproduction Cost
$0
$41,100
$01 $11,574
$0
1
1
$41,1001 I $11,574
$0
$41,1001
$01 $0 $0
1
$01 $11,574 $0
$0
$0
$0
$52,674
$0
$52,674
$0
$0
$52,674
$8,475
$2,925
$5,550
$771,348
$0
$771,348
$39,758
$39,758
$819,581
Project Summary
Total Hours 5442
Total Labor $766,907
Total Expense $52,674
MBE/SBE Subconsultant $41,100
5% Sub Markup $2,055
MBE/SBE Participation 5.00%
Total Project Cost $821,636
1 of 1
ATTACHMENT "C"
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD AGREEMENT
Design Services for
Village Creek WRF Digester Improvements
City Project No. 102652
None
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment C
PMO Release Date: 05.19.2010
Page I of I
ATTACHMENT "D"
SCHEDULE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
VILLAGE CREEK WRF DIGESTER IMPROVEMENTS
City Project No. 102652
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment D
STAFFING PLAN FOR VILLAGE CREEK WRF PROJECTS
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Project Staff m N N N ry M N •
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VCWRF Lift Station Project & Force Main
VCWRF Thicking Project
VCWRF Grit Facility Project
VCWRF Digester Projects
Terry Hafer
Kevin Sidebottom
Kevin Sidebottom
Kevin Sidebottom
Milestone 1- Flares and Condensate Vault
Milestone 2 - Gas Dryer and H2A Scrubber
Part-time Electrical Inspection and Start-up Asst.
Milestone 3 - Mixing Improvements and Rehab
Milestone 4- Switchgear Building Improvements
Part-time Electrical Inspection and Start-up Asst.
Full-time
Part-time to mid -May
Part-time to mid -May
II
Part-time services on Grit and
Thickening plus Milestones
1&2 during ramp -up. All effort
to be billed to Grit and
Thickening projects. Two RPRs
on -site
Full-time RPR on Lift Station.
Full-time RPR (40 hours per
week) on Milestone 1&2. Two
RPRs on -site,
y it y I
One Full-time RPR on -site for One Part-time RPR (32 hours One Part-time
Milestone 18,2 (40 hours per per week) on -site for Milestone RPR on -site for
week) plus Part-time electrical 3&4 plus Part-time electrical Milstones 3&4 at
RPR inspector and start-up RPR inspector and start-up 20 hours per
assistance. assistance. week for closeout.
Notes: Terry was contracted for 18 months which Is this month. He has been conservative with hours. Can strech current remaining budget to May 26, 2023. Likely need $90K amendment to finish project. Have $108K RE Budget that can use to get him to Feburary 2024.
Kevin has 931 hours remaining In contract Only needs hours to get him to through May 2023.
Gupta & Associates will provide 5% of the services of the total project cost and assist FNI with electrical inspection and start-up assistance.
ATTACHMENT E
VILLAGE CREEK WATER
RECLAIMATION FACILITY
(VCWRF)
DIGESTER
AREA
W,LAMAR'BLVD
1 (L(OAKWOOD'/LN'
PARK HILL DR
SL 2021
ATTACHMENT "F"
INSURANCE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES FOR THE
VILLAGE CREEK WRF DIGESTER IMPROVEMENTS
City Project No. 102652
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment F
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
REFERENCE NO.: **M&C 23-0197
LOG NAME: 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI
SUBJECT:
(CD 5 / Future CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of
$821,636.00 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Village Creek
Water Reclamation Facility Digester Improvements Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a
Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a professional services agreement in the amount of $821,636.00 with Freese
and Nichols, Inc. for construction administration services for the Village Creek Water
Reclamation Facility Digester Improvements project (City Project No. 102652); and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance adjusting estimated receipts and appropriations in the
W&S Revenue Bonds Series 2022 Fund by increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Digester Improvements project (City Project No. 102652)
in the amount of $821,636.00 and decreasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Unspecified -All Funds project (City Project No. UNSPEC) by the same amount to effect a portion of
Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize a professional services
agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $821,636.00 to provide construction
management services which will include resident engineering and construction inspection for the Village
Creek Water Reclamation Facility (VCWRF) Digester Improvements project (City Project No.102652).
It is the practice of the Water Department to appropriate its CIP plan throughout the fiscal year, instead of
within the annual budget ordinance, as projects commence, additional funding needs are identified, and to
comply with bond covenants. The actions in the M&C will appropriate funds in support of the Water's
portion of the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program, as follows:
60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI:
Capital Project
Fund Name
Name
56020
Rev Digester
102652 -
Bonds Digester
Series Improvements
2022
FY2023
FY2023 CIP Budget Change Revised
Appropriations Authority (Increase/Decrease Budget
Budget
$0.00 This M&C $821,636.00 $821,636.00
This project is anticipated to be included in a future revenue bond issue for the Water & Sewer Fund.
Available cash within the Water and Sewer portfolio and the City's portfolio along with the appropriation
authority authorized under the Callable Commercial Paper Program (CP) will be used to provide interim
financing for this project until the debt is issued. Once debt associated with this project is sold, bond
proceeds will be used to reimburse the Water and Sewer portfolio and the City's portfolio in accordance
with the attached reimbursement resolution. Under federal law, debt must be issued within approximately
three years in order for these expenses to be reimbursable. Adoption of the attached resolution does not
obligate the City to sell bonds but preserves the ability of the City to reimburse itself from tax-exempt bond
proceeds.
Funding for the improvements project is depicted below:
FUND
W&S Rev Bonds
Series 2021 -
Fund 56019
W&S Rev Bonds
Series 2022 -
Fund 56020
W&S Commercial
Paper - Fund
56021
Water/Sewer Gas
Lease Cap Proj —
Fund 53004
Project Total
xisting Additional
Appropriations Appropriations
$1,020,150.00
Project Total*
$0.00 $1,020,150.00
$1,396,796.00 $821,636.00 $2,218,432.00
$25,000,000.00 $0.00 $25,000,000.00
$16,763,858.00 $0.00
16,763,858.00
$44,180,804.00 $821,636.00 $45,002,440.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
Funding is available for appropriation in the Unspecified-AII Funds project within the W&S Rev Bonds
Series 2022 Fund for the purpose of funding the Digester Improvements project.
Business Equity — Freese and Nichols, Inc. is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by
committing to 5\% Business Equity participation on this project. The City's Business Equity goal on this
project is 5\%.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 / Future COUNCIL DISTRICT 5.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified — All Funds project
within the W&S Rev Bonds Series 2022 Fund and upon approval of the above recommendations and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the W&S Rev Bonds Series
2022 Fund for the Digester Improvements project to support the approval of the above recommendations
and execution of the contract. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Water Department has the
responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs),:
TO
Fund Department Account
ID
Project
ID
ProgramlActivity
Budget
Year
FROM
Fund Department iAccount
ID
Project
ID
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Program
Reference # Amount
(Chartfield 2)
Budget Reference # ?mount
Year (Chartfield 2) ?mount
Dana Burghdoff (8018)
Chris Harder (5020)
Suzanne Abbe (8209)
ATTACHMENTS
1. 60VCWRF -FNI SAM.pdf (CFW Internal)
2. 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI Comnliance.D df (CFW
Internal)
3. 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI 1295.pdf (CFW Internal)
4. 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI FID Table (WCF
01.31.23).xlsx (CFW Internal)
5. 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI funds availabilitv.ndf
(CFW Internal)
6. 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI MAP.pdf (Public)
7. 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI Updated FID.xlsx (CFW
Internal)
8. ORD.APP 60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-
FNI 56020 AO23(r2).docx (Public)
9. PBS CPN 102652.ndf (CFW Internal)
60VCWRF DIGESTER MIXING -FLARE -DOME IMPROVEMENTS CA-FNI FID Table
Rec #
Fund
Dept # Account
Project ID
Activity
Budget
Year
FIDs Bud i et)
CF 2
Program Amount
Purpose Xfer
12
I 2
I
12
I2
13
I 3
I
56020
0600430
56020 0700430
56020 0600430
56020 I 0700430
56020
4905147
4905147
Dept # Account
0600430
4905147
UNSPEC
102652
I
UNSPEC
102652
I
Project ID Activity
UNSPEC
56020 0700430 4905147 102652
Rec # Fund
Dept #
UNSPEC
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
FIDs Actual
CF 2
($821,636.00)
$821,636.00
($821,636.00)
$821,636.00
Program
Amount Purpose
Xfer
$821,636.00
$821,636.00
E - No KK or GL Entries Needed
Account Project ID Activity Budget CF 2 Program Amount
Year
1&2 56020 0700430 5330500
1&2 56020
2060000
I I I I
I I I 1
102652
C01730
102652 RETAIN
9999
$821,636.00 Contract
Combo Code
Purpose Xfer