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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 6080600 52 43E Emergency Agreement CSC No. 60806 Page 1 of5 SECTION 00 52 43 AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF WATER MAIN BREAK AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS — JANUARY 2024 ARCTIC PLUNGE THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Forth Worth, a Texas home rule municipality, acting by and through its duly authorized City Manager, ("City"), and Teias Commercial Construction, LLC, authorized to do business in Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, ("Contractor"). City and Contractor, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: Article 1. WORK Contractor shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the "Contract Documents" attached hereto or specifically referenced herein, for the Project described below. Article 2. PROJECT The "Project" is generally as follows: Perform repairs of water main breaks including pavement repairs attributable to the January 2024 Arctic Plunge. The Work is detailed in attached work plan and in city specifications sections 33 05 10, 33 04 40, 33 11 05, 33 11 13, 33 12 25, 33 05 20, 33 05 22. Article 3. CONTRACT TIME Time is of the essence. Contractor recognizes that time is of the essence and the Contractor will be required to remain on the jobsite until the replacement aerial crossing is complete and functioning. The City expects the Contractor to have a sense of urgency to complete this work as soon as possible. Article 4. CONTRACT PRICE City agrees to pay Contractor for performance of the Work, based on Contractor's invoices, an amount up to One Million Dollars ($1.000,000.00). This fissure may be adiusted uD or down as final invoices are received. Article 5. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 5.1 CONTENTS: A. The Contract Documents which comprise the entire agreement between City and Contractor concerning the Work consist of the following: 1. This Agreement. 2. Exhibits to this Agreement: a. Evidence of Current Insurance b. Current Prevailing Wage Rate Table c. Memorandum of Emergency Authority 3. General Conditions incorporated by reference OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX CITY OF FORT WORTH JANUARY 2024 WATER MAIN BREAK AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TCQ 00 52 43E Emergency Agreement Page 2 of 5 Article 6. INDEMNIFICATION 6.1 Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the city, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work and services to be performed by the contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licenses or invitees under this contract. This indemnification urovision is suecificallv intended to overate and be effective even if it is alleged or vroven that all or some of the damages being sought were caused, in whole or in cart, by anv act, omission or negligence of the citv. This indemnity provision is intended to include, without limitation, indemnity for costs, expenses and legal fees incurred by the city in defending against such claims and causes of actions. 6.2 Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, at its own expense, the city, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all loss, damage or destruction of property of the city, arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work and services to be performed by the contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees under this contract. This indemnification vrovision is suecifccally intended to overate and be effective even if it is alleged or vroven that all or some of the damages being sought were caused. in whole or in uart. by anv act. omission or negligence of the citv. Article 7. MISCELLANEOUS 7.1 Terms. Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions will have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions. 7.2 Assignment of Contract. This Agreement, including all of the Contract Documents may not be assigned by the Contractor without the advanced express written consent of the City. 7.3 Successors and Assigns. City and Contractor each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto, in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. 7.4 Severability/No Waiver. Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be unconstitutional, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon CITY and CONTRACTOR. Failure by City or Contractor to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not render that provision un-enforceable should there be a future breach. 7.5 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement, including all of the Contract Documents is performable in the State of Texas. Venue shall be Tarrant County, Texas, or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. CITY OF FORT WORTH JANUARY 2024 WATER MAIN BREAK AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TCQ 00 52 43E Emergency Agreement Page 3 of 5 7.6 Other Provisions. 7.6.1 City Wage Rate. The Contractor agrees to pay at least minimum wage per hour for all labor as the same is classified, promulgated and set out by the City. 7.6.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated. 7.6.3 Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel. Contractor, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code, if Contractor 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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that if Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code applies, Contractor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. 7.6.4 Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. Contractor 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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. CITY OF FORT WORTH JANUARY 2024 WATER MAIN BREAK AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TCC) 00 52 43E Emergency Agreement Page 4 of 5 7.6.5 Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. Contractor 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, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (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. 7.6.6 Immigration Nationality Act. Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor 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 Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor. 7.7 Authority to Sign. Contractor shall attach evidence of authority to sign Agreement, if other than duly authorized signatory of the Contractor. SIGNATURE PAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS/EXHIBITS TO FOLLOW CITY OF FORT WORTH JANUARY 2024 WATER MAIN BREAK AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TCQ 00 52 43E Emergency Agreement Page 5 of 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have executed this Agreement which is effective as of the date signed by the City's Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date"). CONTRACTOR: TEJAS COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC By: 000f� & Name: Charles Allen Title: Vice President Date: _1/19/2024 Address: PO Box 10395 Diver Oaks, TX 76114 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: le �wk A_ Laura RWHV.r 'u, C 242! C&d1EST.� Christopl,kr Iku-dcv- P.E. Director, Water Department CITY OF FORT WORTH Fernando Costa Assistant City Manager Date. Jan 23, 2024 nnn FART nOp v,�o 09 C Attest: as°nb�xag4= Jannette S. GoodalI, City Secretary (Seal) M&C NIA tAnaehed 0 111 7f24 Ernerinp"v Memo) Date: NfA �Artached 01117124 Emermencu Memol Contract Compliance Manager: By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration ofthis contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements, TonNAho Iola, P.E. Assistant Director Approved Form and Legality: Mack (Jan 23, 202415:28 CST) Douglas W. Black Sr. Assistant City Attorney OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX CITY OF FORT WORTH JANUARY 2024 WATER MAIN BREAK AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TCQ 2013 PREVAILING WAGE RATES (Heavy and Highway Construction Projects) CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION Wage Rate Asphalt Distributor Operator $ 15.32 Asphalt Paving Machine Operator $ 13.99 Asphalt Raker $ 12.69 Broom or Sweeper Operator $ 11.74 Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures $ 14.12 Concrete Pavement Finishing Machine Operator $ 16.05 Concrete Saw Operator $ 14.48 Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 tons or less $ 18.12 Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons or Less $ 17.27 Crane Operator, Lattice Boom Over 80 Tons $ 20.52 Crawler Tractor Operator $ 14.07 Electrician $ 19,80 Excavator Operator, 50,000 pounds or less $ 17.19 Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 pounds $ 16.99 Flagger $ 10.06 Form Builder/Setter, Structures $ 13.84 Form Setter, Paving & Curb $ 13.16 Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted $ 17.99 Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted $ 21.07 Front End Loader Operator, 3 CY or Less $ 13.69 Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 CY $ 14.72 Laborer, Common $ 10.72 Laborer, Utility $ 12.32 Loader/Backhoe Operator $ 15.18 Mechanic $ 17.68 Milling Machine Operator $ 14.32 Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade $ 17.19 Motor Grader Operator, Rough $ 16.02 Off Road Hauler $ 12.25 Pavement Marking Machine Operator $ 13.63 Pipelayer $ 13.24 Reclalmer/Pulverizer Operator $ 11.01 Reinforcing Steel Worker $ 16.18 Roller Operator, Asphalt $ 13.08 Roller Operator, Other $ 11.51 Scraper Operator $ 12.96 Servicer $ 14.58 Small Slipform Machine Operator $ 15.96 Spreader Box Operator $ 14.73 Truck Driver Lowboy -Float $ 16.24 Truck Driver Transit -Mix $ 14.14 Truck Driver, Single Axle $ 12.31 Truck Driver, Single or Tandem Axle Dump Truck $ 12.62 Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor with Semi Trailer $ 12.86 Welder $ 14.84 Work Zone Barricade Servicer $ 11.68 The Davis -Bacon Act prevailing wage rates shown for Heavy and Highway construction projects were determined by the United States Department of Labor and current as of September 2013. The titles and descriptions for the classifications listed are detailed in the AGC of Texas' Standard Job Classifications and Descriptions for Highway, Heavy, Utilities, and Industrial Construction In Texas, Page 1 of 1 INTEROFFICE MEMO Date: January 17, 2024 To: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager From: Chris Harder, P.E., Water Director Via: Doug Black, Senior Assistant City Attorney Jo Ann Gunn, Chief Procurement Officer Subject: JANUARY 2024 ARCTIC PLUNGE - EMERGENCY REPAIR MAIN BREAKS AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS On January 13, 2024, an Arctic air mass overspread the state of Texas bringing with it several days of sub -freezing temperatures. The daily high temperature is not expected to rise above freezing until January 17. Extreme cold can lower the water temperature such that mains and laterals break when colder than normal water is circulated through the City's water distribution system. Especially vulnerable are the aging cast iron pipes in the system. Main breaks could occur even after the daily temperatures rise above freezing as the latent cold water is still be flowing through the system. As of this memo, there are at least 10 reported main breaks throughout the system with more anticipated. Water Field Operations handles many of the main breaks but due to the volume and pipe size, private contractors are needed for additional support to repair main breaks and restore pavement to a drivable condition. This memo is submitted to inform the CMO that, pursuant to the emergency authority found in City Code Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-9 of the City's Code of Ordinances, the Water Department will be engaging Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC to perform main break and pavement repairs. This contract will be in an amount up to $1,000,000 and work will be billed against it on a task order basis. Waiting to bid and award a contract to perform this work is not the best interest of the health and safety of the City of Fort Worth. In addition to the citations, above, Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code exempts from normal bidding requirements expenditures that are necessary to preserve or protect public health or safety of the municipality's residents and procurements necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or property. A confirming M&C will be circulated to ratify the contract after the work has been performed. 2024 Arctic Plunge — Main Breaks Emergency Procurement Page l of 2 APPROVED FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT: Recommended: Approved as to form and Legality: Lagm P kvfffDn, kv Laura R Wilson, for (Jan 13, 20241A0 CST) Chris Harder, P.E., Director, Water Department Mack (Jan 18, 202413:42 CST) Douglas W. Black, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Approve: Jo GunrKJan 18, 202420:30 CST) Jo Ann Gunn, Chief Procurement Officer Approve: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager 2024 Arctic Plunge — Main Breaks Emergency Procurement Page 2 of 2