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Home My WebLink AboutContract 60842CSC No. 60842 00_52_43E Emergency Agreement Pagel of 5 SECTION 00 52 43 AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF PAVEMENT REPAIRS FOR MULTIPLE WATER MAIN BREAKS — 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 Texas Materials Groun, Inc. dba Texas Bit, 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 pavement repairs for multiple water main breaks 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 flaure may be adiusted up or down as final invoices are received. Article S. 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 PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TEXAS BIT) 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 provision is specifically intended to operate and be effective even if it is alleged or proven that all or some of the damages being sought were caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission or negligence of the city. 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 provision is specifically intended to operate and be effective even if it is alleged or proven that all or some of the damages being sought were caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission or negligence of the city. 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 PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TEXAS BIT) 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 PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TEXAS BIT) 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 I-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 PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TEXAS BIT) 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: TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC. DBA TEXAS BIT 019MIty.1g dby D—ld Bb,kb,, ,N:C=U3, Donald Blackburn CN ,,e . kbu@exesR-m By: MW 2024.01.2315:55:4 -0 Name: Sam Davis Title: Vice President/ GM Construction Date: 1 /23/24 Address: 420 Decker Dr. Ste 200 Irvinl?, TX 75062 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED Christooher Harder Christopher Harder (Jan 29, 202412:18 CST) Christopher Harder, P.E. Director, Water Department CITY OF FORT WORTH 7LY-4c- By: Fernando Costa Assistant City Manager Date: J an 29, 2024 o Onupn apI F Rrk° Fo Attest: aaQ4Il-o6g64 Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary (Seal) M&C N/A (Attached 01/22/24 Ememencv Memo) Date: N/A (Attached 01/22/24 Emereencv Memo) 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. Ton)07Sholola, P.E. Assistant Director Approved as to Form and Legality: Mack (Jan 29, 202415:03 CST) Douglas W. Black Sr. Assistant City Attorney OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX CITY OF FORT WORTH JANUARY 2024 PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TEXAS BIT) INTEROFFICE MEMO Date: January 22, 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 PAVEMENT REPAIRS FOR MULTIPLE WATER MAIN BREAKS 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. Two contractors working via emergency procurement are currently assisting Water Field Operations crews with repairing the water main breaks. The two contractors have the ability to conduct pavement repair immediately after construction repairs. It has, however, become necessary to retain a paving contractor via emergency procurement to augment our on - call paving contract to timely perform pavement repairs subsequent to the water main break repairs conducted by Water Field Operation crews. This memo is submitted to inform the CMO that, pursuant to the emergency authority found in City Code Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-9 of the City's Code of Ordinances, the Water Department will be engaging Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Texas Bit to perform pavement repairs for water main break repairs that were conducted by Water Field Operation Crews. 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. 2024 Arctic Plunge — Pavement Repair Emergency Procurement (Texas Bit) Page 1 of 2 A confirming M&C will be circulated to ratify the contract after the work has been performed APPROVED FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT: Recommended: Approved as to form and Legality: Approve: Approve: Lu'w.,' R YN4%0�, >sy- CH Laura R Wilson, for CH (Jan 22, 2024 f3:51 CST) Chris Harder, P.E., Director, Water Department Mack (Jan 22, 202415:18 CST) Douglas W. Black, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Jo Gun Jan 2, 202416:54 CST) Jo Ann Gunn, Chief Procurement Officer Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager 2024 Arctic Plunge — Pavement Repair Emergency Procurement (Texas Bit) Page 2 of 2 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 Seml 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