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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 Halff Associates, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas
("Consultant"), for a project generally described as: Community Rating System (CRS) Program
Assistance 2023 ("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 $25,700 ("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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FT. WORTH, TX
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 orjoint 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 INDEMNIFYAND 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: Benjamin Thompson
Transportation & Public Works
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Consultant:
Halff Associates, Inc.
Attn: Stephanie Griffin
2601 Meacham Blvd, Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76137
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
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
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William Johnson
Assistant City Manager
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BY:
CONSULTANT
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Stephanie Griffin, PE, CFM, F.ASCE
Director of Water Resources
Date: Aug 17, 2023
Community Rating System (CRS) Program Assistance 2023
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Form 1295 No.
PJ1W ( M&C No.:
By: DBlack (Aug 22, 2023 23:11 CDT)
Douglas W Black M&C Date:
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
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.
Benjamin Thompson, PE, CFM
Professional Engineer
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Scope for Enaineerinq Desiqn Related Services for Storm Water Improvements Proiects
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. Under this scope, "ENGINEER"
is expanded to include any sub -consultant, including surveyor, employed or contracted by
the ENGINEER.
The CITY began participating in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) program in 2012.
The CRS program rewards communities who participate in the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) for regulating development above FEMA's minimum national standards.
A community receives a CRS classification of 1 through 10 based upon the total credit for its
activities, with Class 1 being the highest. For each class improvement, residents and
business owners receive an additional 5 percent discount on flood insurance premiums. The
CITY improved to a Class 7 with a 15 percent discount at the last 5-year Verification Visit in
2022.
The CITY has engaged the ENGINEER for this project to assist with the CRS program effort
for 2023, including the Recertification annual report. The work will include obtaining,
evaluating, and updating GIS data and other documentation from the CITY and then
organizing and compiling that data for submittal to FEMA with the annual Recertification
package. The ENGINEER will also identify areas where the CITY can improve the program
to gain more points for CRS activities the CITY is already doing as well as identify areas for
future improvement.
OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of this contract is to utilize the experience and knowledge of the
ENGINEER to assist the CITY with the 2023 CRS Recertification package due on October
15, 2023, with a broader goal to improve CRS Classes. The annual recertification is used by
FEMA to verify that the CITY has been performing the credited activities over the last year.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
Task 1. CRS Recertification Annual Report
TASK 1. CRS RECERTIFICATION ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23).
ENGINEER will manage the work outlined in this scope to ensure efficient and effective use
of ENGINEER's and CITY's time and resources. ENGINEER will manage change,
communicate effectively, coordinate internally and externally as needed, and proactively
address issues with the CITY's Project Manager and others as necessary to make progress
on the work. The following is the anticipated scope to be completed by the ENGINEER
depending on schedule and budget
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07/23/2012
Page 1 of 22
a. Project Organization and Scheduling
• Schedule and host one virtual Kickoff Meeting with City staff to discuss project
deliverable and basic schedule.
• Schedule and host regular meetings with City staff. Prepare meeting notes.
Anticipate 1 meeting per month. (2 virtual meetings August through September)
• Prepare project status updates to accompany monthly invoices.
• Coordinate with and respond to City staff throughout project.
b. Data Collection:
• Obtain current forms, GIS layers and other relevant information used by City in
preparing its annual certification report.
• Obtain supporting data for current CRS activities performed by the City and awarded
points by ISO.
• Obtain signatures from City Manager and City CRS Coordinator for recertification
forms and annual letters, as needed.
• Obtain lists and locations of buildings constructed and demolished since previous
CRS submittal.
• Obtain copies of community outreach and mailings from previous year.
• Obtain copies of Map Information Inquiries log sheets, Hazard Mitigation Plan
progress reports, records of development regulation, and channel inspection and
maintenance reports.
c. Program Submittal Package, Coordination, and Updates:
• Update City regulatory floodplain to include new studies that have occurred in areas
outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
• Summarize building, map revision, and acreage changes that have occurred in the
SFHA and City regulatory floodplain since the previous submittal in the Program
Data Table to be used for CRS scoring purposes.
• Verify that all credit criteria are met for qualified CRS activities performed by the City.
• Coordinate with the necessary City departments to document CRS activity updates
including, but not limited to, the repetitive loss list, open space areas, drainage
system inspection and maintenance inventory, flood insurance assessment, social
media outreach, ordinance language, development regulation records, and flood
exercise after -action reports as needed.
• Prepare required CRS forms, worksheets, and cover sheets for submittal package.
• Compile and submit digital copies of the Recertification package to the ISO
Reviewer.
ASSUMPTIONS
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07/23/2012
Page 2 of 3
• ENGINEER will host three virtual coordination meetings with City staff (includes
kickoff meeting).
• CITY will provide existing CRS templates/documents currently being used for
annual reporting.
• CITY will provide existing GIS layers used for CRS annual reporting.
• CITY will review and provide feedback in a timely manner.
DELIVERABLES
A. Meeting notes with action items
B. Monthly invoices
C. Monthly progress reports
D. Up to three templates required for CRS Class 7 annual recertification report
E. CRS Program Data Table
F. CRS Recertification package containing cover sheet, appropriate forms,
worksheets and maps, as appropriate
G. Digital copy of the CRS Recertification package
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Prepare and submit baseline Project Schedule initially, and Project Schedule updates with a
schedule narrative monthly, as required in Attachment D to this Standard Agreement and
according to the City of Fort Worth's Schedule Guidance Document.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07/23/2012
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
Design Services for
Community Rating System (CRS) Program Assistance 2023
Time and Materials with Rate Schedule Project
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
Cateaory Rate for the ENGINEER's team member performing the work.
Labor Cateaory 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
FY 2023 Rate
Whour)
EIT 1
$146.00
EIT 2
$155.00
Professional Engineer 1
$179.00
Professional Enqineer 2
$272.00
Senior Professional Engineer
$317.00
GIS 1
$110.00
GIS 2
$138.00
Senior GIS
$165.00
Administrative Assistant
$75.00
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%).
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.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
Page 1 of 4
ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
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
Stormwater Department monthly progress reports and schedules in the format
required by the City.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
IV. Summary of Total Project Fees
Firm Primary Responsibility Fee Amount %
Prime Consultant
Halff $25,700.00 100
Proposed MWBE Sub -Consultants
None
Non-MWBE Consultants
None
TOTAL $25,700.00 100%
Project Number & Name Total Fee MWBE Fee MWBE %
Community Rating System (CRS) $ 25,700 $0.00 0%
Program Assistance 2023
City MWBE Goal = 0% Consultant Committed Goal = 0%
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
Page 3 of 4
EXHIBIT "B-1"
ENGINEER INVOICE
(Supplement to Attachment B)
Insert required invoice format following this page, including negotiated total budget and
allocations of budgets across desired work types and work phases.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
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8/4/2023
Fort Worth Community Rating System (CRS) Program
as of August 4, 2023
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ATTACHMENT "C"
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD AGREEMENT
Professional Services for
Community Rating System (CRS) Program Assistance 2023
Revised Article I Scope of Services (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 at the time such services are
completed, or upon termination or expiration of Agreement. Reuse, change, or
alteration by the CITY or by others acting through or on behalf of the City of any
such without the written permission of the Consultant will be at the City's sole
risk.
Revised 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, professional 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.
Revised 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 God, 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.
Revised Article XIII Observe and Comply - Consultant shall at all times
observe and comply with applicable 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 applicable 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
indemnify and hold harmless City and all of its officers, agents and employees
from and against liability arising out of the violation of any such law, ordinance, or
regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees or its subcontractor(s).
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment C
PMO Release Date: 05.19.2010
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FORT WORTH
ATTACHMENT "D"
PROJECT SCHEDULE
A. ENGINEER Project Schedule Development
ENGINEER shall prepare a project schedule for the services to be provided in fulfilling
the requirements of the Agreement and encompassing the Scope of Work defined in
Attachment A to the Agreement.
ENGINEER shall prepare and maintain project schedule throughout the life of the project
as defined in the Agreement in compliance with the City's Specification 00 31 15 entitled
Engineer Project Schedule.
ENGINEER's project schedule will follow the Critical Path Methodology (CPM) for
planned sequencing of the work activity and timing of the work.
B. Schedule "Tier" Selection
City has identified three "Tier" levels for project schedules as defined in City's
Specification 00 31 15, to align with the size and complexity of the project as a basis for
schedule development. City's Project Manager will determine the "Tier" level for the
ENGINEER's project schedule as part of the negotiation of the Agreement.
C. Project Baseline Schedule
ENGINEER will produce an initial project schedule and submit as a "baseline" for review
and acceptance by City's Project Manager as defined in City's Specification 00 31 15
which will be referred to as the Project Baseline Schedule. Updates to the baseline
schedule follow the requirements of City's Specification 00 31 15.
D. Project Progress Schedule
ENGINEER will provide to the City, monthly updates to their project schedule indicating
progress of the Work in compliance with the requirements of City's Specification 00 31
15 and said schedule will be referred to as the Project Progress Schedule.
E. Master Project Schedule
City will develop and maintain a master project schedule for the overall project.
ENGINEER's project baseline and progress schedule submittals will be an integral part
of the development and updating process of City's Master Project Schedule.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment D
Revision Date: 07.20.2018
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FORT WORTH
ATTACHMENT "E"
PROJECT LOCATION
Project covers entire city
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment E
CRS Assistance 2023 Recertification
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EXHIBIT F
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
(1) INSURANCE LIMITS
a. Commercial General Liability — Insured shall maintain commercial general
liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial umbrella insurance as follows:
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
If such Commercial General Liability insurance contains a general aggregate
limit, it shall apply separately to this Project or location.
City shall be included as an additional insured with all rights of defense
under the CGL, using ISO additional insured endorsement or a
substitute providing equivalent coverage, and under the commercial
umbrella, if any. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with
respect to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to
City. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions or endorsements that would alter or nullify:
premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual,
personal injury, or advertising injury, which are normally contained
within the policy, unless City specifically approves such exclusions in
writing.
ii. Insured waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directors
and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages
are covered by the commercial general liability or commercial umbrella
liability insurance maintained in accordance with Agreement.
b. Business Auto — Insured shall maintain business auto liability and, if
necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance as follows:
$1,000,000 each accident (or reasonably equivalent limits
of coverage if written on a split limits basis).
Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of "any auto", including owned,
hired, and non -owned autos, when said vehicle is used in the course of Insured's
business and/or the Project. If Insured owns no vehicles, coverage for hired or
non -owned autos is acceptable.
Insured waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directors and
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are
covered by the business auto liability or commercial umbrella liability
insurance obtained by Insured pursuant to this Agreement or under any
applicable auto physical damage coverage.
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c. Workers' Compensation — Insured shall maintain workers compensation and
employer's liability insurance and, if necessary, commercial umbrella liability
insurance as follows:
Coverage A: statutory limits
Coverage B: $100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
Insured waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directorsand
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are
covered by workers compensation and employer's liability or commercial
umbrella insurance obtained by Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
d. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — Insured shall maintain
professional liability insurance as follows:
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$2,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to
the Commercial General Liability policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other
requirements. Coverage shall be written on a claims -made basis, and
maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement and for five (5) years
following completion of services provided. The policy shall contain a retroactive
date prior or equal to the Effective Date of the Agreement or the first date of
services to be performed, whichever is earlier. An annual certificate of insurance
shall be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
(2) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that Insured has obtained all required
insurance shall be attached to Agreement concurrent with its execution. Any
failure to attach the required insurance documentation hereto shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements.
b. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name City as an Additional Insured,
as its interests may appear, and must afford the City the benefit of any
defense provided by the policy. The term City shall include its employees,
officers, officials, and agents as respects the contracted services. Applicable
policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City
with respect to the Project.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage limits
specified in this Agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon. Insured's insurance policy(s) shall be endorsed to
provide that said insurance is primary protection and any self -funded or
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Signature:SoU.,l
Email: allison.tidwell@fortworthtexas.gov
commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called upon to
contribute to loss recovery. Insured's liability shall not be limited to the
specified amounts of insurance required herein.
d. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional
insurance, City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment
measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups. City must
approve in writing any alternative coverage for it to be accepted.
e. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or material change in
coverage shall be provided to City. A ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable
in the event of non-payment of premium.
f. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a
current A.M. Best rating of A:VII or equivalent measure of financial strength
and solvency as determined by the City's Risk Management division.
g. Any deductible or self -insured retention in excess of $25,000 that would
change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval in writing by
City, if coverage is not provided on a first -dollar basis. City, at its sole
discretion, may consentto alternative coverage maintained through insurance
pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated financial resources or letters of credit
may also be acceptable to City.
h. In the course of the Agreement, Insured shall report, in a timely manner, to
City's Risk Management Department with additional notice to the Contract
Compliance Manager, any known loss or occurrence which could give rise
to a liability claim or lawsuit against City or which could result in a property
loss.
i. City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to
review Insured's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at
City's discretion, Insured may be required to provide proof of insurance
premium payments.
j. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a claims -
made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincidentwith or prior to the date
of this Agreement. The certificate of insurance shall state both the retroactive
date and that the coverage is claims -made.
k. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or claims -made basis, shall be
maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or changes from
date of commencement of the Project until final payment and termination of
any coverage required to be maintained after final payments.
I. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance
premiums required by Agreement.
m. Subcontractors of Insured shall be required by Insured to maintain the same
or reasonably equivalent insurance coverage as required for Insured. Upon
City's request, Insured shall provide City with documentation thereof.
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DOCUMENT TITLE:
Assistance 2023
M&C: N/A CPN
FORTWORTH
Routing and Transmittal Slip
TPW Stormwater Manaqement
Community Rating System (CRS) Program
N/A CSO: N/A DOC: N/A
Remarks: Contract with Halff Associates for CRS program assistance that includes an
assessment of the City's program to document credited activities. Tasks include
administrative and GIS work
Halff Associates, Stephanie Griffin
sGriffin(chalff.com
2. Stephen Nichols-SWM Prog Mgr.
3. Jennifer M. Dyke, Asst. Dir
4. Lauren Prieur, Dir.
5. Doug Black
6. William Johnson
7. Ron Gonzales
8. Jannette Goodall
9. Allison Tidwell
DEPARTMENT
INITIALS
DATE
Contractor- Signature
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8/17/2023
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TPW- Initial—
Aug 17, 2023
TPW- Initial
Aug20,2023
TPW- Signature
dLILIP r—
Aug 20,2023
Legal- Signature
Aug 22, 2023
CMO- Signature
Aug 23,2023
Approver
Aug 23, 2023
CSO- Signature
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Aug 23, 2023
Form Filler
AT
Aug 25, 2023
DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE: All documents received from any and all City
Departments requesting City Manager's signature for approval MUST BE ROUTED TO THE
APPROPRIATE ACM for approval first. Once the ACM has signed the routing slip, David will review
and take the next steps.
NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED: ❑ Yes X No
RUSH: ❑ Yes X No SAME DAY: ❑ Yes X No NEXT DAY: ❑ Yes X No
ROUTING TO CSO: X Yes ❑ No
Action Required:
❑ As Requested
❑ For Your Information
X Signature/Routing and or Recording
❑ Comment
❑ File
❑ Attach Signature, Initial and Notary Tabs
Return to: Please call Ben Thompson at ext. 8791 for pick up when completed. Thank you.