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CIYY SEGRE�A�Y
C�NTRA�T IVp . ��
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEER[NG S�RV[CES
This AGREEMENT is between tt�e City of Fart War�h (tne "C[TY"), and URS Corporation (the
"ENGfNEER"), far a PROJECT general{y ciescribed as a feasibility study for the Trinity Parkway
crossing of Lancaster Avenue.
Article I
Scope of Services
A. The Scope of Services is set fortl� in Aitachm�nt A.
Article fl
Campensation
A. The ENGINEER's compensa#ian is set forth in Attachment B.
Article IZI
Terms of Payment
Payments ta the ENGINEER will ba made as follows:
A. Ir�voice and Payment
{1) The ENGINEER sha�l provide the C1TY sufficient documentation to
reasonabfy substantiate the invoices.
(2) Monfhly invoices will be issued by�the ENGIN�ER for all work petfiormed
under this AGREEMENT. In�oices are due and payable within 3Q days of
recei�t.
(3) lJpon campletion of serviees enumerated in Article I, the final payment of
any �alance will be due within 30 c�ays of receipt of the final in�oice.
{�) In the event of a disputed or cantested billing, only that poriion so coniesfed
will be withheld �rom payment, and the �ndisputed por�ion wifl be paic�. The
CiTY wi11 exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or partion tf�ereof.
No int�resi will accrue on any contested por�Eon of the bil[ing until mutually
resal�ed.
(5} If the CITY fails to make payment in full to the ENGINEER for billings
contested in goad faith within fi0 days of fhe amaunt due, the ENGINEER
r�ay, after giving seven (7) days' written notice to C1TY, suspend services
under this AGREEMENT until paici in full, including interest. In th� ev�nt of
susp�nsion ofi services, the ENGINEER sha[I have no liability to CITY for
delays or damages ca�sed the CITY because o# such suspension of
S�NICES.
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Articie N
Obligations of the ENGINEER
Amenctments to Ar�iel� IV, if any, are includec! fn A�tachment C.
A. General
The ENGINEER wi11 serve as tF�e CITY's professionai engineering representative
under this Agr�ement, providing professional engineering consultation and acivice
and furnishing custamary services incidental thereto.
B. Sfandard of Care
The standard of care applicabls to the ENGiNEER's services wiU be tl�e degree of
s�ill and diligence normally employed in the 5tate of Texas by professionai
engineers ar consuftants performing the sam� or similar services at the time such
services are perfarmed.
C. SUbsur#ace [n�estigafions
{�) The ENGiI�EER shal� advise the CiTY with regard to the necessity �or
subeantract woric such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or ather
subsurface investigations in cannection ►nritf� ciesign and engineering work io
be perFormed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also advise the CITY
concerning the resulfs af same. Sucfi� surveys, tests, and investigations
shall be furnished by the CITY, unless otherwise specified in Attachment A.
{2) 1n soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations, the
actual charact�ristics rnay �ary significantly b�tween successive test points
and sample intervals and at locations other than where observatians,
exploration, and investigatians ha�e beer� made. Because of the inherent
u�ce�tainties in subsurface evaluations, changed or ur�anticipated
undergrounc� conditions may occur fhat could affect t�e total PROJECT cast
andlor execution. These conditians and cos�lexecution effects are not the
respansibility af the ENGINEER.
D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGWEER wifl provide to the CITY the arigEnal drawings of all plans in ink on
reproducible plastic film sheets, or as otherwise a�proved i�y CITY, which shall
b�come the propert� af th� CITY, CITY may use such drawings in any martner it
desires; provided, however, that th� ENGINEER shal� r�ot be fiable for the use af
such drawings for any }�roj�ct other than the PRO.�ECT described herein.
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E. Engineering Perscrnnel ai Constructia� Siie
('!} The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's persannel ai a cflnstrucfion site,
whether as on-siie representatives or otherwise, do not make the
ENGINEER or its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that
belong to the CITY and/or the CITY's construction contractors or other
entities, and do not relie�e the constructian contractors or any oth�r entity of
iheir obl�gations, duties, and responsibilities, incluciing, but nat limited ta, a�l
constri�ction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures
necessary fnr coordinaiing and completing al! portions of the consiruction
work in accordance with the Contract Documents and any health or safety
precautions required by such canstruction work. The ENGINEER and its
persann�f have no authority to exercise any contro! over a�y construction
contractor or other entity or #heir employees in connectian with thei� work or
any health or safety precautions.
{2) Except to the extent af specific site �isits expressly detailed and set forth in
A#tachment A, the ENGINE�R or its personnel sha11 have no obligaiion or
responsiE�ifity to �isit ihe construction site to become familiar with the
prflgr�ss or quality o� the completed work on the PROJECT ar to determine,
in general, if the wark an the PRO�iECT is being performed in a manner
indicating that the PRO.�ECT, whan completed, will be in accordance with
the Contract Documents, nor shall anything �n the Contract Dacuments or
the agreement betwesn CITY and ENGiNEER be consirued as requiring
ENGINEER to make exhaustive or continuaus on-site inspections to
disca�er �atent de#ects in t�e work or otherwise check the quality or quantity
af the work on the PROJECT. kf, far any reason, the ENGINEER st�ould
make an on-site akaservation{s), on the basis af such on-site observations, if
any, the ENG4NEER shail endeavor to keep the CITY informed of any
deviation from the Confract Documents coming to the actual notice of
ENGINEER regarding the PROJECT.
(3} When professi�nal certification or perfarmance or characterisfiics of
materials, systems or equipment is reasonably required to perForm #he
services set forth in the Scope of Ser�ices, the ENGINEER shall be entitled
to rely upon such cer#ification to establish materials, systems or equipment
and perFarmance criteria to be req�ired in the Cantract Docum�nts.
�. Opinians of Probabie Gost, Financial Cansiderations, ar�d Schedules
(1) The ENGINEER shall pra�ide oginions of probable costs based on the
current available information at the time of preparation, in accordance with
Attachment A.
(2) In praviding opinio�s of cast, financial analyses, economic feasibility
prajections, and schedules fnr the PRQJECT, the ENGINEER has no
control over cos# or price of ]abor and materials; unknawn ar latent
conditians of existing equ��ment or structures tY�at may affect operatron or
maintenance cosis; competiti�e biciding procedures and market conditians;
time or qua�ify or performance by third parties; quality, type manageme�nt,
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or direction af operat�ng personnel;
factors that may materially affect th
Ti�ere�ore, the ENGINEER rr�akes
PROJECT costs, financial aspects,
nat vary from the ENGINEER`s
estimates,
Constr�cfion Pragress Payments
and other economic and operatianai
e ultimate PRO�ECT cost ar schedule.
no warranty that the CITY's actual
econamic feasibi�[ty, or schedules will
opinions, analyses, projections, ar
Recommendations by the EIVGINEER to the C{TY for periadic construction
progress �ayments to the construction contractor wili be based on the
ENGINEER's knowledge, in�ormation, and belief #rom seleciiv� sampling and
abservation that the work has progressed to the point jndicated. Such
recommendations c�a not represent that continuous or detail�d �xaminations have
been made by �e ENGINEER ta ascertain that the construction contractor nas
completed the wark in exact accordance with the Contract Dacuments; #hai the finai
work wiH be acceptable in all respects; that the ENGWEER has made an
examination to ascertain how ar for what purpase the construction cantractor has
used #he maneys paid; that title to any of the work, materials, or equipment has
passed to the CITY free and Gear of liens, claims, securi�y interests, or
encumbrances; or that there are nnt ott�er matters at issue between tha C{TY and
the canstruction contractor that affect the amaunt i�at should be paid.
Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will I�e prepar�d, in part, on the basis of information
corr�piled and furnished by others, and may nat always represent the exact location,
type of various components, or exact mann�r in whicF� the PR0,IECT was fina�ly
canstructed. The ENGINEER is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the
information from others that is incorporated into the record drawings.
Minority and Woman Business Enferprise (MIWBE} ParEicipatior�
ln accord with the City af For# Wotth Ordinance No. 11923, as amended by
Ordinance 13471, the CITY f�as goals For the participation of minority business
enterprises and woman business enterprises in CITY contracts, ENGINEER
acknowled�es the M/WBE goal established far this contract and its commitment to
meet that goal. Any misrepresentatEon of facts (other than a negligent
misrepresentation) andlor tF�e cammission af fraud by the E�VGINEER may result in
the termi�aiion af this agreement and debarment from part�cipating in CITY
contracts for a period of time of nat less than three (3) years.
Right to Audif
{�S) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, untik ihe expiration of three (3) y�ars
aft�r fina� payment under this contract, have access to and the right to
examine and photocopy any directly pe�kinent baoks, documents, papers
and records af the ENGINEER involving transactions reEaiing to this
con#ract. ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall have access during normal
worki�g hours ta all necessary ENGINEER facilities and shall be provided
adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in
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compliance with fhe pravisions of this section. The CITY shall give
ENGfNEER reasonable. adva�ce notice of intended audiis.
(2} ENGINEER further agre�s to inc{ude in a!l its subconsultant agreements
hereunder a pro�ision to the eff�cf that the subconsultant agrees tF�at the
CITY shall, until the expiration of thres {3) years after final payment u�der
the subcontract, have access to and the right t� examine and photocapy
any directly pertir�ent books, documents, papers and records of such
subconsultant, involving transactians to the subcantract, and further, that
the CiTY shall have access during normal working hours to a[I necessary
subconsultant facilities, and shall be pro�ided adequate and apprapriate
work space, in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of
this article tagether with subsection (3} her�of. CITY shall give
subca�sultant reasonable advance natice of intended audi#s.
{3) ENGINEER and subcansultant agree to phatocopy such documents as may
be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimfi�urse ENGINEER for
the cost of copies at the ra#e publisY�ed in the Texas Administrative Code in
effect as of the time capying is performecE.
K. ENGINEER'S Insurance
(1) lnsurance coverage and limits:
ENGINEER shall pravide to the CITY certificate(s} of insurance dacumen#ing
policies of the following coverage at m�nimum (imits which are to be in effect priar ia
commencement of work on the PROJECT:
Commercial General Liability
$1,000,�00 each occurrence
$1,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability
$1,OOO,Q00 each accider�t (ar reasonably equivalent lim�ts af coverage if writter� on
a split limits basis). Coverage shall be on any vehicle used iri the course of tt�e
PROJECT.
Worker's Campe�sation
Coverage A: statutnry limits
Co�erage B: $�OQ,QOfl each accident
$50�,04Q disease — policy limit
$100,000 disease — each employee
Professional Liability
$1,dOQ,000 each claim/annua! aggregate
(2} Certificates of insurance evidencing that the ENGINEEF� has obtained all
required ir�surance shall be delivered to the CfTY prior to ENGINEER
proceeding with the PROJECT.
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{a) Appficable policies shall be enforced to name fhe CiTY an AdcEitional
insureci ti�ereon, as its interests may app�ar. The ierm CITY shali
inc[ud� its em�layees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers as
respects the contracted services.
(bj C�rtificate(s) of insuranee shall document tha# insurance coverages
specified according to Section K.(1) and K.{2) of this AGR�EMENT
are provided under appkicable policies dacumented th�:reon.
(c} A�y failure on
documentation
requir�ments.
pari of the CITY ta request requi��d insurance
shala �ot cor�stitute a waiver af the insurar�ce
(d) A minim�m of•thirty {30} days notice of car�ceilation, non-renawal or
material change in coverage shali be pro�ided to the CfTY. A tan
(10) days notice shalf be acceptable in the event of nofl-payment ofi
premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto ENGINEER's
f�surance palici�s. �lotice shall be sent to Mr. Hugo Malanga,
Director, Transportation and Pubfic Works Department, City of Fort
Worth, � fl00 Throckm�r�on, Fort Workh, Texas 76102.
(e} Insurers for all policies must be authorized to da
State of Texas or be otherwise approved by the
ir�surers shall be acceptabie to the CITY in terms
strength ar�d sol�ency.
business in tF�e
C{TY; and, suc�
af #heir financial
(f� Deductible limits, or self ins�ared retentions, affecting insurance
required herein may l�e acceptable to the CITY at its sol� discretion;
and, in lieu of traditianal insurance, any altemafive coverage
maintained through insurance poals or risk retention groups must be
also approved. Dedicated financial resources or lettets of credit may
also be acceptable to the CITY.
(g) Applicable polici�s shal[ each be endorsed with a waiver o�
subrogation i� favar of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
(h) The CITY sha[I be enti#led, upon its r�quest and without incurring
expense, ta re�iew ihe ENGINEER's insurance policies including
endorsements thereto and, at th� CITY's discretian, the ENGINEER
may be req�aired ko provide proof af insurance premium payments.
(i) The Commercial Ger�eral Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions by endorsements unless suc� are approved by the CITY.
{j} The Pra�essional Liability insurance po�icy, if written on a c(aims
made basis shall be maintained by the ENGiNE�R for a minirrium
�rva (2) y�ar period subsequent to the term of the respective
PROJECT con#ract wi#h the CITY unless sucY� co�erage is provided
the ENGINEER an an occurrence basis.
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{k) The CITY shali not be responsible for the direct payment o# any
insura�ce premiums required by this agreement. It is understood
ihat insurance cost is ar� allowabl� cflmponent of ENGINEER's
overhead.
{I) All insurance required in Section K., except for ihe Professional
Liability insurance policy, shall be written an an occurrence basis in
arder to be appraved by the C1TY.
(m) 5ubconsultants to the ENGINEER shafl be r�quirecf by the
ENGINEER to maintain the same or reasonably equivalenf
insurance coverage as required far tE�e ENGINEER. When
insurance co�erage is maintained by �ubconsultants, ENGINEER
shall provide CITY with dacumentation thereaf on a certificate af
insurance. Notwithstanding anything to the cantrary contained
herein, in the event a subconsultar�t's insuranc� coverage is
canceled ar terrninat�d, such cancellation or t�rminatian shall nat
constitute a breach by ENGENEER af the Agreement.
L. independent Consui�ant
The ENGIN��R agrees ta perform ali services as an independent consultant and
not as a subcontractar, agent, ar ernployee of the ClTY.
M. Disclosure
The ENGINEER acknowledges ta the CITY that it has made full disclosure in
writing of any existing conflicts of interest nr potentiai conflicts of interest, i�cluding
persanal �inancial inierest, direcf or in�ir�ct, in property ahutting the proposed
PROJECT and business relationships with abutting property owners. The
ENGINEER furkher acknowledges that it wil� make disclosure in writing of any
conflicts af interest which develvp subsequent ta the signing of this contract and
prior to final payment under t�e caniract.
N. Asiaestas or Hazardous Substances
(1) If asbestas or hazardaus substances in any form are encauntered or
suspected, the ENGlNEER will stap Ets own work in the affected portions of
the PROJECT to permit testing and eualuation.
{2) if asbestos or other hazardaus substances are suspecfed, the ENGINEER
will, if requested, assist the CfTY in abtaining the services af a qua�ified
subcontractor to manage the remediation activities af the PR0.3ECT.
O. Permitting Authorities — Design Chang�s
If permitting autharities require design c�anges so as to comply with published
design criteria andlor current engineering practice standards which the ENGINEER
should ha�e been av�+are of at the time this Agreement was executed, ihe
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ENGINEER shall revise p{ans and spectfications, a5 requirecl, at its own c�st and
expense. However, if design chang�s are required due t� the changes in tr�e
permitting authorities' pub{ished design criieria andlor practice standards criteria
which are pubiished after th� date of this Agreement whicl� the ENGINEER could
nat have been reasonable aware of, the ENGlNEER shall notify the CITY of such
changes and an adjustment in compensation will be made through an amendment
to this AGREEMENT. �
Article V
Obligatians of the City
Ame€�dments to Article U, if any, are ir�cludeci in Attachment C.
A. City-Furnished �ata
The CITY wilf make a�aiiable to the ENGfNEER all technicai data in the CITY's
possession relating io the ENGINEER's services on the PROJECT. Tt�e
ENGINEER may rely upan the accuracy, timeliness, and compieteness of the
information provided by the CITY.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY wi11 make its facilities acc�ssible to the ENGINEER as required far tt�e
ENGINEER's p�rFormar�ce of its services and will provide labor and safefy
equipment as required by the ENGINEER for such access. The CiTY wili perform,
at no cost to th� ENGINEER, such tests of equipment, machinery, pipelines, and
other componenis of the CITY's facilities as may be required in connectian with tE�e
ENGINEER's services. The CITY will be responsible for all acts of the CITY's
persannel.
C. Adver#isemenis, Permits, and Access
Unless ot�terwise a�r�ed to in the Scope of Services, the CITY will abtain, arrange,
an� pay for all adver�isements far bids; permiis and licenses required by lacal,
state, or federal autharities; and land, easements, rights-of-way, and access
necessary for the ENGIN�ER's services ar PROJECT construciion.
D. Timely Re�iew
TF�e C{TY wi1l examine the ENGINEER's studies, re�orts, sketch�s, drawings,
specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice o# an attomey,
insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial ad�isors, and oth�r
consultants as the C1TY deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions
required by the CITY in a timely manner in accardance with the project schedule in
Attaehrnent D.
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E. Promp# Notice
The CITY will give prom�t nofice Yo the ENGINEER when���r CITY observes or
becames aware of any developmertt that affects t�a sco�e or timing of the
ENGWEER's services or ot any defect in the work of the ENGINEER or
co�struction cantractors.
F. Asbestos or fiazardaus 5ul�startces and lr�demnification
('{) To the maximum extent permitted by law, the CITY wil� indemnify and
release ENGINEER and its officers, employees, and subcontractors from all
claims, damages, losses, and costs, incluc�ing, biat nof limited to, attamey's
fees and litigation expenses arisi�g out of or relating to the presence,
discharge, release, or escape af hazardaus substances, contaminants, or
as4�estos on ar fro.m the PROJECT. Nothing contair�ed herein shall be
construed to require the CITY fa levy, assess or collect any tax ta fund this
indemnification.
(2) The indemnification and release required above s�a�l �ot appiy in the event
fhe discharge, relea5e or escape of �azardous substances, contaminants,
or asbestos is a resuft o� ENGINEER's negligence or if such hazardous
substance, contaminant or asbestos is .brought anto the PROJECT by
ENGINEER.
G. Corttractor Indemnification and Claims
T�e CfTY agrees to include in all constructian con�racts tfi�e provisions of Article
lV.E. regarding the �NGINEER's Personnel at Constr�ctior� Site, and provisions
provicEing cantractor indemnifica#ion � of the Ci7Y and the ENGINEER for
contractor's negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third-Par�y Beneficiaries
(1} The CITY agrees to include ihe following clause in a1[ contracts with
construction contractors ar�d equipment ar materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subco�tractors and equipment and ma#erials suppliers on th�
PROJECT, or their suretiss, shall maintain no direct action against ti�e
ENGINEER, its officers, employees, and subeontractors, for any clairn
arising out of, i� connectian with, or resulting fram the engineering services
pe�Formed. Only the CITY wilE be the benefciary of any undertakir�g by the
ENGINEER."
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no right or ber�efits to ar�yone other than the CiTY
and the ENGINEER anci ihere are na third-party beneficiaries.
(3) TY�e CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any ather entity
or persa� regarding the PROJ�CT a provision that such entity or person
shall have �o third-party beneficiary rights under this AGREEMENT.
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(4) Nothing contained in this section V.H. snall be canstrued as a waiver of any
right the Cl7Y F�as to bring a claim agairrst ENGINEER.
L CITY's Insurance
(�} The CITY r�ay maintain properiy insurance on certain pre-existing
structures associated with the PRO.IECT. -
{2) The CITY wlll ensurE that Builders RfsE�/InstaHaiion fnsurance is maintained
at ti�e re�lacemer�t cost value of the PROJECT. The CITY may provide
ENGINEER a copy of the policy or docume�tation of s�ch on a certificate of
insurance.
(3) The CITY will specify thaf the Builders RiskllnskaElation insurance shall be
comprehensi�e in coverage appropriate to the PROJECT risks.
J. Litigation Assistance
The Scape of Services does not incl�de costs of the ENGINEER for required or
requested assistance to st�pport, pfepare, document, bring, deiend, or assist in
litigation undertaken or defended by the CITY. In the event CITY requests such
services of th� ENGiNEER, �his AGREEMENT s�all be amended or a s�parate
agreement will be negotiakeci between the parties.
K. Changes
The CITY may mak� or approve changes within tne general Scope of Serv�ces in
this AGREEMENT. lf such changes affeci t�e ENGIN�ER's cost of or time
required for perFormance of the services, an equitahle adjus#ment will be rnade
through an amendment ta this AGREEMENT with appropriate CITY ap�roval.
Article V1
General Legal provisions
Amendments tv Article V{, if any, are inc{uded in Attachmen# C.
A. Aufhorization to Proceed
ENGINEER shall �e authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upan receipt af
a writ#en Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
B. Reuse of Projec# Documents
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and ather work prociucts of the
ENGINEER, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instrumenis of service
far t�is PROJECT, whether the pR�JEGT is comple�ed or noi. Reuse, change, or
alteration by the CITY or by athers acting through ar on behalf of the C1TY of any
such instruments af service withaut the written permission nf the ENGINEER will be
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at the CITY's so�e risk. The ftnal designs, drawings, specificatians and documents
shall be owned by the C[TY.
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Force Majeure
The ENGiNEER is not responsible for damages or delay ir� performance caused by
acis of God, strikes, Eocfcouts, accir��nts, ar other e�ents beyond-the control of the
ENGENEER.
Termination
(1) This AGREEMENT may be terrr�inated only by the City for canvenience on
30 days' written notice. Tttis AGREEM�N7 may be terminat�d by either the
CITY or the ENGINEER �ar caus� if either party fails substantialiy ta
perform through no faUft af the other and does not commer�ce correctian af
such nonperFormance within five (5) days of written notice and diligently
complete the cflrrect�on thereafter.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the can�en�ence of the C�T�', the
ENGINEER will be paid forterminaiion expenses as follows:
(a} Cost af reproduction of partial ar complete studies, pEans,
sp�cifications or otF�er forms of ENGINE�R's work �roduct;
(b) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing storag� cantainers,
microfilm, electronic data files, and ott�er data storage supplies or
services;
(c) The time requiremenis for ti�e ENGINEER's personnel to ciacument
the work underway at ine time the C{TY's termina�io� for
canvenience so that the work effort is suitable for' kong time storage.
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(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGlNEEF� will submit to
the CITY an itemized staiement of al[ termination expenses, Th� G�TY's
appro�al will be obtained in writing priar to proceeding with termination
services.
Suspension, Delay, ar Interruption to Work
The CITY may suspend, del�y, or i�terrupt the services of the ENGINEER for the
convenience af the CITY. !n ti�e event of such susp�nsion, delay, or interruption,
an equitable adjustment in the PROJECT's schedule, commitment and cost of the
ENGINEER's personnel and subcontractors, and ENGINEER's compensatian wiiE
be made.
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F', Indemnificafian
{'f) The ENGINE�R agrees to indemnify and de#end the CITY from any Ioss,
cast, ar expense claimed by third parties for property damage ar�d badily
in�ury, including death, caused salely by the negligence ar willfu! misconducf
of the ENGiNEER, its employees, officers, and subcantractars in cannecfion
with the PROJECT. �
(2) lf the negligence or willful miscor�duct of bath the ENGfNEER and the C1TY
(or � person identified above for whom each is lia�le) is a cause af such
damage or injury, ti�e loss, cost, or ex}�ense shall be sf�ared between the
ENGINEER and the CITY in propor#ior� to their refati�e degrees of
neglig�nce or willful misconduct as deiermi�ed pursuant to T.C.P. & R.
Code, section 33.0 � 1(4) (Vernon Suppke�nent 1996}.
G. Assignm�nt
Neiif�er par#y wiH assign all or any part of this AGREEM�NT witho�t the prior
writter� consent of the other party.
H. lnierpretatian
Limitations on liability and indemnities in this AGftEEMENT are business
understandings between t�e par�ies and shall apply to a11 the dif#erent theories of
recovery, including breach of contract nr warranty, tork including negligence, strict
or statutory liabi[ity, or any otf�er cause of action, except for willful miseonduct or
gross nagligence for limitati�ns of liability and sole negligence #or indemni#ication.
Pa�ties means the ClTY and the ENGINEER, and their officers, employees, agents,
and subcontracfors.
Jurisdiction
The law of the 5tate of Texas sha11 govern the validity of ti�is AGREEMENT, its
interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. The venue for
any litigation related to this AGREEMENT shall be Tarrant County, Texas.
J. Alternate �ispute Resolufion
{�) All claims, disputes, anci other matkers in questian be�nreen the CITY and
ENGINEER arising aut of, ar in connection with this AGREEMENT or the
PROJECT, or any breach of any obligatian or' duty of CITY ar �NGINEER
heret�nder, wiil be,submitted to mediaiion. If inediation is unsuccessful, the
claim, dis�ute or oth�r maiter in questions shall be sut�mitted ta arbitration if
both parties acting reasonably agree that the amount of the dispuie is likely
to be less than $50,000, exclusive of attomey's fees, casts anc� expenses.
Arbitration s�aEl he in accardance wiih the Construction {ndustry Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitratian Association or other appficable rules of
the Association then in effect. Any award rendered by the arbitrators less
than $SQ,OOQ, exclusive of attamey's fees, costs and exper�ses, will be final,
judgement may be �ntered thereon in any caurt having jurisdiction, and will
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not be subject ta appeal or mod�iica#ion except io the extent permitted by
Sections 10 and 1'f of the Federal Arbitration Aci (9 U.S.C. Sections 10 and
11)
{2) Any award greafer than $50,000, exclusive of attarney's fees, costs a�d
expenses, may b� litigated by either party on a de �o�o basis. The award
shall become �ina! ninety (90) days from the daie same is issued. If
G#igatian is filed by either party witnin said ninety (90) day period, the award
shall become null and void and shall not be used by either party for any
purpose i� the fi#igation.
K. S�verabiliiy and Sur�i�al
If any of the provisinns contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to
be invalid, illegal, or un�nforcr�ab[e in any r�speci, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceabili#y wiA nat affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT sha[I be
construed as if such in�alid, illegal, or unenforceable provisian had never been
contained f��r�in. Articles V.�., Vi.B, VI.D, VI.H, and V1.J s�a1{ survive tarminatian
of this AGREEMENT far any caus�.
L. Observe and Compiy
ENGINEER shall at ali tiTne observe and comply with all federal and State laws and
regulations anc� with all CiTY ardinances and regulations which in any way affect
this AGREEMENT a�d the work hereunc�er, and shal{ observe and comply with all
orders, laws, ordinances and regulations which may �xist ar may bE enaeted later
by goveming badies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. Na plea of
misunderstandi�g or ignorance th�reof shap be consid�red. ENGINEER agrees to
defend, indemnify and hold harml�ss CITY and afl of its offic�rs, agents and
em�loyees fram and against all cfaims or liabifity arising out nf #he vioEation of any
such order, law, ordinanc�, ar regulatian, wt�ether it be by ifself or its emplayees.
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Article VII
Attachments, Sch�duf�s, and Signafiures
This AGRE�MENT, incl�ding its attachmenfs and schedules, constitutes the entire AGREEMENT,
supersedes all prior written or o�al unders#andings, and may ar�ly be changed by a written
amendment executed by both parties. The follawing attachments and schedules are hereby made
a part of this AGREEMENT.
Attachment A— Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
Attachment C— Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Serv�ces
ATTEST:
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G oria Pearson
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO �ORM
AND LEGALiTY
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Gary Steinber er
Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
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CITY 0� FORT WORTH
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Aciing Assistant City Manager
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
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ATTACHIV�EI�TT A
SCOPE O�' SERVICES
FEASIBXLZTY STUDY FOR THE
TRIl�1ITY PARKWAY CROSSING OF LAI�CASTER AVENLTE
This agreemeni in�olves studying th� Foch Street/ W. Lancaster Avc. intersection for
future itnprovement and providing City oF Fort Worth one design exhibit. The scope a�
work %r engineering and planning services inciudes praviding qualified personnel,
equipment, materials and supplies required to evaluate alternative desigt�s and to
determine the rr�ost feasi�le design far the reguired improvements.
Description of Design Concept:
o Foch Street / W. Lancaster Ave. intersection would be on an elevated
structure. Keep the existing W. Lancaster bridge for local access and remove the rail.
Task A —Design Exk�i6its
1. Design Schematic
a. Assembly of Data- afl available engineering and other relevant dataldrawings will
be collected, inventoried, reviewed, summarized and filed for retri�val and
reference throughout the projsct.
b. Conceptual Design
{1} Obtain aerial maps from City vf Fort Worth.
(2) Perforrn fielci review.
(3) Develop design exhibits.
(4) Generate Lancaster and Foch Street horizontal alignments and ver�ical
profiles.
(S) Develop street Typical Sections
{6} identify right ofway and aceess impacts to adjacent properties.
c. The geometric layout o� the two streets wil l be prepared on two 11" X 17'" plan
and profile exhibits to a scale of I"-200' horizontal and 1"=20' vertical.
d. The g�ometric Iayout will be prepared in accordarice with Gity of Fart VVorth
standards.
Task B— Qunntities and Cost Estimation
De�elop preliminary construc�ion cost estimates for the one alternati�e.
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Task C — Lett�r Report
Develap letter report summarizing the design and cost issues and present to the City staff.
Assumptions
1) The alternative schematics wil� be prepared utilizing existing planametric mapping
provided by City of Fort Worth.
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ATTACHIVIENT B
COMPENSATiON
FEASXBXLITY STUDY FOR THE
TRZN�TY PARKWAY CRO55ING OF LANCASTER AVENUE
The ENGINEER shal2 be cornpensated with a maximum lump sum fee not to exceed $14,277.00
for the pr�ject. Payment of the jump sum shall be considered fi�ll compensation for all labor,
materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to cornplete the services described in Attachment A.
The ENGINEER shall provide month�y invoices to the City of Fort Wort� for reimbursem�nt of
labor costs and expenses incurred in the perforrnance afthe work performed under this agreement
sef forth in Article III, Terms of Payment. The total %e wsll not he exceeded without prior written
approval from the City of Fart Worth.
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ATTACHMEl�T C
AMEl�ID1�iENTS TO STANDARD AGREEIViENT
FOR EIVGINEERING SERVZCES
FEASIBXLITY �TUDY FOR THE
TR�NITY PARKWAY CR45SYIliG OF LANCA�TER AVEI�TUE
The following paragraphs af the Contract are not included Scope of Servzces for this project and
are deleted from the City of Fort Worth Standard Agre�ment far Engineerir►g Ser�vices:
• Article iV, Paragraph C, Subsurfitce Investigations;
• Artic�e IV, Paragraph E, Engineering Persannel R� Canstruc�ion Site; .
� Article IV, Paragraph G, Construction Progress Paynzents;
• ,Article �V, Paragraph H, Recarrl Drci»ings;
• Article IV, Paragraph T, Minority nnrl Wontr�n Business Enterprise (1Vl/WBE)
Pc�rticipatton;
•,Article IV, Paragraph N, As�estos or Hazarclous Substances;
• Article V, Paragraph F, Asbestos or H�cznrrlous SuGstances and Inrle�ain�catron; and
• Article V, Paragraph G, Contrrcitar Iwtrleninification and Claims;
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