HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 61451CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CSC NO. 61451
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home -rule municipality
(the "CITY"), and Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., authorized to do business in
Texas, an independent contractor ("Consultant"), for a PROJECT generally described as:
Cowtown Coliseum Accessibility Modifications Phase 2, Construction Materials
Testing Services.
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Standard Agreement for Professional Services;
2. Attachment "A" — Scope of Services;
Attachments "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions
of Attachments "A" and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement,
the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
Article I
Scope of Services
Consultant hereby agrees to perform as an independent contractor the services set
forth in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment "A". These services shall
be performed in connection with Cowtown Coliseum Accessibility Modifications
Phase 2, Construction Materials Testing Services.
(1) Additional services, if any, will be requested in writing by the City. City shall not
pay for any work performed by Consultant or its subconsultants, subcontractors
and/or suppliers that has not been ordered in writing. It is specifically agreed that
Consultant shall not be compensated for any alleged additional work resulting
from oral orders of any person.
Article II
Compensation
Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in
Attachment "A". Payment shall be considered full compensation for all labor, materials,
supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the services described in Attachment
"A". However, the total fee paid by the City shall not exceed a total of $7,590.00 unless
the City and the Consultant mutually agree upon a fee amount for additional services
and amend this Agreement accordingly.
The Consultant shall provide monthly invoices to the City. Payment for services
rendered shall be due within thirty (30) days of the uncontested performance of the
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CITY SECRETARY
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particular services so ordered and receipt by City of Consultant's invoice for payment of
same.
Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall operate as and shall release the City
from all claims or liabilities under this Agreement for anything related to, done, or
furnished in connection with the services for which payment is made, including any act
or omission of the City in connection with such services.
Article III
Term
Unless terminated pursuant to the terms herein, this Agreement shall be for a term of 16
months, beginning upon the date of its execution, or until the completion of the subject
matter contemplated herein, whichever occurs first.
Article IV
Independent Contractor
Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as an officer,
agent, servant, or employee of the City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the
exclusive right to control the details of its work to be performed hereunder and all persons
performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondent superior
shall not apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees,
contractors, and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a
partnership or joint venture between City and Consultant.
Article V
Professional Competence and Indemnification
(1) Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable
local, state and federal laws and with all applicable rules and regulations
promulgated by the local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies.
Approval by the City 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 services
performed hereunder.
(2) In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.904, the
Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City against
liability for any damage caused by or resulting from an act of negligence,
intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or failure to pay a
subcontractor or supplier committed by the Consultant or Consultant's
agent, consultant under contract, or another entity over which the
Consultant's exercises control.
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Article VI
Insurance
(1) Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained
all insurance required under this Article and the City has approved such
insurance, nor shall Consultant allow any subcontractor to commence work on its
subcontract until all similar insurance of the subcontractor has been so obtained
and approval given by the City; provided, however, Consultant may elect to add
any subconsultant as an additional insured under its liability policies.
Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 each accident (or reasonably equivalent limits of
coverage if written on a split limit basis). Coverage shall be on
any vehicle used in the course of the Project.
Worker's Compensation
Coverage A: statutory limits
Coverage B: $100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
(2) Additional Insurance Requirements
a. Except for employer's liability insurance coverage under Consultant's worker's
compensation insurance policy, the City, its officers, employees and servants
shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Consultant's insurance policies.
b. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the Architectural Services,
Attention: Brian R. Glass, City Hall — Tunnel — Room T105, 200 Texas Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work.
c. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation
shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein.
d. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty
days notice of cancellation, non -renewal, and/or material change in policy terms
or coverage. A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment
of premium.
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e. 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.
f. 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. The City must approve in writing any
alternative coverage.
g. Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on
the Project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of
recovery in favor of the City.
h. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium
costs for Consultant's insurance.
i. Consultant's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such
insurance is primary protection and any self -funded or commercial coverage
maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery.
j. In the course of the Agreement, Consultant shall report, in a timely manner, to
City's officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence
which could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a
property loss.
k. Consultant's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance
required herein.
I. Upon the request of City, Consultant shall provide complete copies of all
insurance policies required by these Agreement documents.
Article VII
Transfer or Assignment
City and Consultant each bind themselves, and their lawful successors and assigns, to this
Agreement. Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or
transfer any interest in this Agreement without prior written consent of the City.
Article VIII
Termination of Contract
(1) City may terminate this Agreement for its convenience on 30 days' written notice.
Either the City or the Consultant for cause may terminate this Agreement if either
Party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and does not
commence correction of such nonperformance with 5 days of written notice and
diligently complete the correction thereafter
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(2) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement under Article 8, upon receipt of notice
of termination, Consultant shall discontinue services rendered up to the date of
such termination and City shall compensate Consultant based upon calculations
in Article II of this Agreement.
(3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement,
including any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by the City, its
officers, agents, employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by
Consultant, shall be or become the property of the City, and shall be furnished to
the City prior to or at the time such services are completed, or upon termination
or expiration of this Agreement.
Article IX
Right to Audit
(1) Consultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving
transactions relating to this Agreement. Consultant agrees that the City shall have
access during normal 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 subcontracting consultant agrees that the 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 sub -consultant, involving transactions to the
subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours
to all sub -consultant 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 sub -consultant reasonable advance
notice of intended audit.
(3) Consultant and sub -consultants agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by the City. The 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 X
Minority Business and Small Business Enterprise (MBE)(SBE) Participation
In accordance with the City's Business Diversity Enterprise Ordinance No. 20020-12-2011,
as amended, the City has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises
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and/or small business enterprises in City contracts. Consultant acknowledges the MBE
and SBE goals established for this Agreement and its accepted written commitment to
MBE and SBE participation. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent
misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Consultant may result in the
termination of this Agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a
period of time of not less than three (3) years.
Article XI
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 this
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.
Article XII
Venue and Jurisdiction
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any
provision of this 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. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas.
Article XIII
Contract Construction
The Parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the
effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be
employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
Article XIV
Severability
The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Agreement or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of
this Agreement to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never
been contained therein.
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Article XV
Notices
Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded 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: Brian R. Glass, AIA
Assistant Director, Property Management
City Hall — Tunnel — Room T105, 200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Consultant:
Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc.
Attn: Robert P. Nance, President
3228 Halifax St.
Dallas, Texas 74247
Article XVI
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 this Agreement.
Article XVII
Immigration Nationalitv Act
City actively supports the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions
addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Vendor
shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees who perform work under
this Agreement. Vendor shall complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9),
maintain photocopies of all supporting employment eligibility and identity documentation
for all employees, and upon request, provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and
supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no
services will be performed by any employee who is not legally eligible to perform such
services. Vendor shall provide City with a certification letter that it has complied with the
verification requirements required by this Agreement. Vendor shall indemnify City from any
penalties or liabilities due to violations of this provision. City shall have the right to
immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Vendor.
No Bovcott of Israel
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If Contractor has fewer than 10 employees or the Agreement is for less than $100,000,
this section does not apply. Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter
2270 of the Texas Government Code, 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 Agreement, Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides
written verification to City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not
boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
Prohibition on Bovcottinq Enerqv Companies
Vendor 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, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides
written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement.
Prohibition on Discrimination Aqainst Firearm and Ammunition Industries
Vendor 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, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides
written verification to the City that Vendor: (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.
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Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.
FORT WORTH:
City of Fort Worth
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Dana Burghdoff (Ma 2, 2024�1i:01 CDT)
By:
Name: Dana Burghdoff, AICP
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: May 22, 2024
Approval Recommended:
Name: Marilyn Marvin
Title: Interim Director, Property Management
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Name: Robert P. Nance
Title: President
Date: May 17, 2024
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Revision Date: 5/17/2024
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.
By: 4��
Name: Nikita N. Watts
Title: Sr. Capital Projects Officer
Approved as to Form and Legality:
Douglas Black (May 22, 202410:42 CDT)
By:
Name: Douglas Black
Title: Senior Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: n/a
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Standard Agreement for Professional Services
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ATTACHMENT A
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May 15, 2024
Proposal No.: P24-0525C
Mr. Don Isaacs
Registered Architect
Property Management Department
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Subject: Construction Materials Testing Services
Cowtown Coliseum Accessibility Modifications Phase 2
Fort Worth, Texas
Dear Mr. Isaacs:
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING He TESTING
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES
FORENSIC STUDIES
Alliance Geotechnical Group (Alliance) is pleased to submit this proposal for construction materials testing
for the above -referenced project. We understand we have been selected based on the Professional
Services Procurement Act.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Based on our review of the project plans, specifications, and geotechnical report, we understand that the
project will consist of the following:
♦ Building
Construction of new ADA Accessibility Ramps and Stairs
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The following scope of services is based our review of IFC project documents dated December 8, 2023,
and is limited to providing testing and/or observations for the previously mentioned construction. We do
request that your construction representative provide us with a 24-hour notice for scheduling purposes.
As such, we agree to provide the appropriate personnel to perform the below construction materials
services.
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Tel:817-595-4565 • Fax:817-595-1033 • www.aggengr.com
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Inspections and Testing for Concrete Construction
➢ Perform reinforcing steel inspection prior to concrete placement (generally the same day
unless scope of pour deemed too large by AGG) for conformance with project plans and
reviewed shop drawings.
➢ Perform epoxy dowel inspection.
➢ During concrete pours, for each intended use, AGG shall sample concrete from the first
concrete truck on each day of concrete pouring and a minimum of one truck every 150 cubic
yards thereafter.
➢ Perform testing and inspections during concrete placements, which will include:
■ collect a copy of the batch ticket and verify mix design matches reviewed submittal
■ collect a sample in accordance with ASTM C172
■ perform slump test in accordance with ASTM C143
■ perform air content test in accordance with ASTM C231 or ASTM C173
■ perform unit weight test in accordance with ASTM C138
■ record concrete temperature in accordance with ASTM C1064
■ fabricate cylinders molded and standard -cured in accordance with ASTM C31; either four
6"x12"or five 4"x8"
■ perform compression testing in accordance with ASTM C39
COMPENSATION
While testing is dependent on the construction sequence, contractor performance and efficiency, weather
conditions, and the actual testing performed, we suggest an estimated budget of $7,590.00. The invoicing
for this project will use the attached Fee Schedule and the actual quantity of work performed. The
estimated budget will not be exceeded without prior approval. The City of Fort Worth and Alliance
Geotechnical Group may subsequently agree in writing to provide for additional services to be rendered
under this agreement for additional, negotiated compensation. Services provided by Alliance will be
consistent with the engineering standards prevailing at the time and in the area that the work is
performed; no other warranty, express or implied, is intended.
Please indicate your approval of the proposal and the Alliance Geotechnical Group's General Conditions by
signing below acceptance form and returning. Any modifications of the attached language must be accepted
by both parties.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with our services. If you have any questions or wish to
discuss any aspect of our proposal, please call us. Following your authorization, we are ready to begin
work and look forward to a successful project.
Sincerely,
Alliance Geotechnical Group
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Attachments: Fee Schedule
Estimated Quantities
Acceptance Form
Remarks
Alliance Geotechnical Group General Conditions
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Date
Project Name
CME
ACCEPTANCE FORM
May 15, 2024
Cowtown Coliseum
Accessibility Modifications
Phase 2
Project City: Fort Worth, Texas
*Highlighted Areas Must Be Filled Out*
CLIENT:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
OWNER OF PROPERTY:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT COUNTY:
AGG Cost Estimate No:
CME Estimate: $
ATTN :
EMAIL:
PHONE/FAX:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
P24-0525C
7,590.00
The undersigned hereby accepts all the Terms and Conditions set forth in this cost estimate and
warrants that he/she has full authority to bind the Client. Payment Terms: Net Within 30 days in Dallas,
Texas.
No reports will be issued until we have a signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to
proceed in our office. Signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed must be
received within 3 days of commencement of services or work stoppage will commence on the 41h day
and continue until signed authorization is received in our office.
For projects with new clients under $1,000.00, written authorization must be received prior to the start
of work and payments must be received before reports are issued. Service for welding certifications and
ferroscan work must be paid prior to work or upon arrival to the site to perform the work.
Cost Estimate ACCEPTED BY:
Signature
Accounts Payable Contact:
Name: Phone:
Title
Email:
Date
Please indicate in the space provided authorized field personnel, along with pager or mobile numbers,
who may sign our Field Technician's time ticket upon completion of our daily
work:
If no names are provided it will be understood no authorized field representative signature was
required.
REPORT DISTRIBUTION
FIRM CONTACT NAME EMAIL
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REMARKS
Services and fees not listed above will be quoted on request
Invoices will be submitted monthly for services performed. Payment will be due in Dallas within thirty (30) days of receipt of
invoice. Interest will be added to delinquent accounts at a rate of 1.5 percent for each month of delinquency.
Payment of the invoices is not contingent on Client's agreement or acceptance of Alliance Geotechnical Group's test result or
findings. If CLIENT objects to any portion of an invoice or report, it shall notify Alliance Geotechnical Group in writing within ten
(10) days from the date of actual receipt of the invoice of the amount and nature of the dispute, and shall timely pay
undisputed portions of the invoice.
The above unit prices are applicable for one year from the date of this letter and are subject to change without notice
thereafter.
Next day results for "RUSH" Proctor Tests will be charged at 1.5 times the standard unit prices.
The prices above include electronic copies of the report distributed in accordance with client's instructions. Additional copies
to individuals not listed on acceptance form whether physically or electronically, will be billed at administrative rate. Additional
physical copies will be billed at a rate of $.25 per sheet.
All field services are charged portal-to-portal, minimum charge of 4 hours per trip (rounded to the nearest whole hour) applies
to all field work, U.N.O.
All reports are available on line via user log in at www.alliancerpts.com
Dispatch schedule hours are Monday -Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule call made after these hours will be returned
in the order received. Please make sure to schedule work in a timely manner (a minimum of 24 hours in advance) if you
want Alliance to guarantee a technician on site at the desired time. Dispatch phone number is 817-595-4565. Note: You
must reference Alliance's job project number to schedule services. If project number is unknown please reference cost
estimate number shown on the CMT acceptance form.
Cancellations will be invoiced for portal to portal times as well as time spent on site awaiting determination of cancellation.
This proposal does not include any technician stand-by, non -readiness charges, and/or trips or re -tests of the previous failing
tests.
Overtime rates of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate will be charged for hours worked over eight (8) hours per day Monday
through Friday or any time before 7:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. Service performed on Saturdays and Sundays will be billed at 1.5
times the regular hourly rate. Services performed on recognized holidays will be billed at 2.0 times the regular hourly rate.
Waiver of Subrogation — If a Waiver of Subrogation is required by your company, there will be a fee applied to your first invoice.
The fee will be a minimum of $300.00 charge or 1% of contract price plus $50.00, whichever is greater.
Alliance Geotechnical Group provides no warranty, either expressed or implied, that the testing provided under this contract
satisfies all requirements of the plans and specifications for the project, applicable City specifications or other governing bodies
that may have jurisdiction over the project.
No reports will be issued until we have a signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed in our office.
Signed contract, purchase order or Letter of Authorization to proceed must be received within 3 days of commencement of
services or work stoppage will commence on the 41" day and continue until signed authorization is received in our office.
For projects with new clients under $1000.00 written authorization must be received prior to the start of work and payments
must be received before any reports are issued. Service for welding certifications and ferroscan work must be paid prior to
work or upon arrival to site to perform the work.
PLEASE NOTE: In keeping OSHA Safety regulation, Alliance Geotechnical Group employees will not enter a trench to test that is
not in compliance with current OSHA regulations. Delays or cancellations caused by waiting for trench(s) to be brought into
compliance will be invoiced on an hourly basis.
Alliance Geotechnical Group
PROJECT DATA SHEET - BUDGET
Cowtown Coliseum (P24-0525C)
Concrete
1000 Concrete Technician
24.00 @
$50.00
$1,200.00
1008 Concrete Cylinder Pick Up
6.00 @
$160.00
$960.00
1100 Reinforcing Steel Inspection
24.00 @
$50.00
$1,200.00
ASTM C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
24.00 @
$20.00
$480.00
Specimens
Concrete Budget:
$3,840.00
Misc
1303 Geotechnical Engineer
$113.50
$0.00
1307 Project Manager
6.00 @ $105.00
$630.00
1322 Vehicle Trip Charge
16.00 @ $45.00
$720.00
2200 Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
24.00 @ $100.00
$2,400.00
Misc Budget:
$3,750.00
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1400
Earthwork Inspection and Testing
$55.00
$0.00
1400.1
Earthwork Inspection and Testing (First 1.5 hrs)
$180.00
$0.00
1408.1
Material Sampling for In -Lab Testing
$160.00
$0.00
ASTM D1140
Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 Sieve
$45.00
$0.00
ASTM D4318
Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils
$60.00
$0.00
ASTM D698
Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using
$165.00
$0.00
Standard Effort
Soils Budget:
$0.00
Total Budget: $7,590.00
Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. PARTIES AND SCOPE OF WORK: Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., a Texas corporation, doing business
as Alliance Geotechnical Group ("Alliance") shall include said company, its particular division, subsidiary or affiliate
performing the work. "Work" means the specific engineering design, geotechnical, environmental, or other
service(s) performed by Alliance for client as set forth in Alliance's proposal or at client's direction. "This
agreement" consists of Alliance's proposal or work order, Alliance's Schedule of Fees, client's written acceptance
thereof if accepted by Alliance, and these General Conditions. "Client" refers to the person or business entity
ordering the work to be done by Alliance. If client is ordering the work on behalf of another, client represents and
warrants that client is the duly authorized agent of said party for the purpose of ordering and directing said work
and in such case the term "client" also includes the principal for whom the work is being performed. Prices quoted
and charged by Alliance for its work are predicated upon the conditions and the allocations ofrisks and obligations
expressed in this agreement. Unless this agreement specifically provides that Alliance is to perform its work
pursuant to specified Federal, State, or local regulations, client assumes sole responsibility for determining whether
the quantity and the nature ofthe work ordered by client is adequate and sufficient for client's intended purpose.
Client assumes, and agrees to indemnify Alliance from all third -party liabilities, and shall communicate these General
Conditions to each and every third party to whom client transmits any part ofAlliance's work product(s). Alliance
shall have no duty or obligation to any party other than those duties and obligations expressly set forth in this
agreement. Ordering work from Alliance shall constitute acceptance ofthe terms of this agreement.
2. RESPONSIBILITY: Work shall not include determining, supervising or implementing the means, methods,
techniques, sequences or procedures of construction, nor evaluating, reporting or affecting job conditions
concerning health, safety or welfare, unless specifically required in the scope ofwork. Alliance's work or failure to
perform same shall not in any way excuse client or any contractor, subcontractor or supplier from performance of
its responsibilities in accordance with this agreement or the contract documents.
3. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: All documents including Drawings, Reports, and Specifications prepared
or famished by Alliance's independent professional associates and consultants are instruments of service and
Alliance shall retain an ownership and property interest therein. Any reuse without written verification, is strictly
forbidden and any adaptation by Alliance for the specific purpose intended will be at Client's sole risk.
4. OPINIONS OF COST: As Alliance has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services
furnished by others or over the Contractor(s)' methods ofdetenmining prices, or over competitive bidding or market
conditions, opinions ofprobable costs cannot and do not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual total project or
construction costs will not vary from opinions of probable cost prepared by Alliance.
5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Alliance's work may include limited visual observation, laboratory analyses or
physical testing of samples of subsurface and other materials for the purpose of detection, quantification, or
identification ofthe extent, if any, of contamination of subsurface soils or ground water by "hazardous materials",
defined elsewhere in this agreement, or being those materials defined as such by RCRA, 42 USC or those identified
as such by a state or the Federal EPA, as more specifically stated in Alliance's proposal. Nothing contained within
this agreement shall be construed or interpreted as requiring Alliance to assume the status of an owner, operator,
generator, storer, transporter, treater or disposal facility as those terms appear within RCRA, CERCLA or within
any Federal or State statute or regulation governing the generation, handling, transport, treatment, storage and
disposal ofpollutants. Client assumes full responsibility for compliance with the provisions ofRCRA and anyother
Federal or State statute or regulation governing the handling, treatment, storage and disposal of pollutants.
6. SCHEDULING OF WORK: The work as set forth in Alliance's proposal will be accomplished in a timely and
workmanlike manner by Alliance personnel. IfAlliance is required to delay any part ofits work to accommodate the
requests or requirements of client, regulatory agencies, or third parties or due to any causes beyond the direct
reasonable control of Alliance, additional charges may apply, which client agrees to pay.
7. SITE ACCESS, RESTORATION, & DUTY TO NOTIFY: Client will arrange and provide access to each
site upon which it will be necessary for Alliance to perform its work. In the event work is required on any site not
owned by client, client represents and warrants to Alliance that client has obtained all necessary permissions for
Alliance to enter upon the site and conduct its work. Client shall, upon request, provide Alliance with evidence of
such permission as well as acceptance of the other terms and conditions set forth herein by the owner(s) and
tenant(s), if applicable, of such site(s) in a form acceptable to Alliance. Any work performed by Alliance to obtain
permission to enter upon and do work on the lands of others as well as any work performed by Alliance pursuant to
this agreement shall be deemed as being done on behalf of client and client agrees to assume all risks thereof.
Alliance shall take reasonable measures and precautions to minimize damage to each site and any improvements
located thereon as the result ofits work and the use ofits equipment; however, Alliance has not included in its fee
the cost of restoration of damage which may occur. If client or the possessor of any interest in any site desires or
requires Alliance to restore site to its former conditions, upon written request of client, Alliance will perform such
additional work as is necessary and client agrees to pay Alliance the cost thereofplus Alliance normal mark-up for
overhead and profit. Alliance shall be under no obligation to inform other parties ofits activities or discoveries, but
shall not be held liable, even ifnegligent in doing so. Client further recognizes that knowledge of such suspected or
actual condition may result in a reduction in a property's value and may provide incentive to owners of properties
affected to initiate legal action against client and/or others.
8. CLIENT'S DUTY TO NOTIFY ALLIANCE: Client represents and warrants that he has advised Alliance of
any known or suspected hazardous materials, utility lines, underground or overhead structures, and pollutants at
any site at which Alliance is to do work hereunder, and unless Alliance has assumed in writing the responsibility of
locating subsurface objects, structures, lines or conduits, CLIENT AGREES TO RELEASE, DEFEND,
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS ALLIANCE FROM ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, LOSSES, COSTS AND
EXPENSES, ("DAMAGES") INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS FEES AS A RESULT OF
PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH ORPROPERTY DAMAGE OCCURRING WITH RESPECT TO ALLIANCE'S
PERFORMANCE OF ITS WORK AND RESULTING FROM OR CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH
SUBSURFACE ORLATENT OBJECTS, STRUCTURES, LINES OR CONDUITS WHERE THE ACTUAL OR
POTENTIAL PRESENCE AND LOCATION THEREOF WAS NOT REVEALED TO ALLIANCE BY CLIENT
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES ARE THE RESULT OF ALLIANCE'S
NEGLIGENCE IN WHOLE OR IN PART.
9. LIMITATIONS OF PROCEDURES, EQUIPMENT AND TESTS: Information obtained from observation,
analysis and testing of sample materials shall be reported on boring logs or other test reports and maybe considered
evidence with respect to the detection, quantification and identification of pollutants, but any inference or
conclusion based thereon is an opinion based upon engineering judgement and shall not be construed as a
representation of fact. Ground water levels and composition may vary due to seasonal and climatic changes and
extrinsic conditions and, unless sampling and testing are conducted over an extended period of time, pollutants
contained therein may escape detection. A site at which pollutants are not found to exist or at the time ofinspection
do not in fact exist, may later, due to intervening causes such as natural ground water flows or human intervention,
become contaminated. There is a risk that sampling techniques may themselves result in contamination of certain
subsurface areas such as when a probe or boring device moves through a contaminated area linking it to an aquifer,
underground stream or other hydrous body not previously contaminated. Because the risks set forth in this
paragraph may be unavoidable and because the sampling techniques to be employed are a necessary aspect of
Alliance's work on client's behalf, client agrees to assume these risks.
10. DISCOVERY OF UNANTICIPATED POLLUTANTS: The discovery of certain pollutants may make it
necessary for Alliance to take immediate measures to protect health and safety. Client agrees to reimburse
reasonable cost ofimplementing such measures under the circumstances. Alliance agrees to notify client as soon as
practically possible should such pollutants be suspected or discovered.
removed by Alliance for laboratory testing will, upon completion of testing, be disposed by the laboratory in an
approved manner or returned to the site for disposal by others.
12. WARRANTY: Alliance's work will be performed, its findings obtained and its reports prepared in accordance
with this agreement and with generally accepted principles and practices. In performing its professional services
Alliance will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by members of its
profession in the community. THIS IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIONS,
EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. STATEMENTS MADE IN ALLIANCE REPORTS ARE OPINIONS
BASED ON ENGINEERING JUDGEMENT AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS REPRESENTATIONS
OF FACT.
IF ALLIANCE OR ANY OF ITS PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES IS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN NEGLIGENT
IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS WORK, OR TO HAVE MADE AND BREACHED ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR CONTRACT, CLIENT, ALL PARTIES CLAIMING
THROUGH CLIENT AND ALL PARTIES CLAIMING TO HAVE IN ANY WAY RELIED UPON
ALLIANCE'S WORK AGREE THAT THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THE 100 % OF THE
FEE PAID TO ALLIANCE FOR ITS WORK PERFORMED HEREUNDER.
CLIENT HEREBY RELEASES ALLIANCE FROM ANY SUCH EXCESS LIABILITY, REGARDLESS OF
ALLIANCE'S FAULT, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. NEITHER PARTY HERETO SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE OR HELD LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF USE
OF ANY EXISTING PROPERTY, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF PRODUCT OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION HOWEVER THE SAME MAY BE CAUSED, INCLUDING THE FAULT OR
NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OF EITHER PARTY. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES WHICH MAY BE OR BECOME
AVAILABLE TO EITHER PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT AT LAW OR IN EQUITY.
13. INDEMNITY: Subject to the foregoing limitations, Alliance agrees to indemnify and hold client
harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, costs and expenses including reasonable attorney's fees
and court costs arising out of Alliance's negligence to the extent of Alliance's negligence. Client shall
provide the same protection to the extent ofits negligence. In the event that client or client's principal shall
bring any suit, cause of action, claim or counterclaim against Alliance, the party initiating such action shall
pay to Alliance the costs and expenses incurred by Alliance to investigate, answer and defend it, including
reasonable attorney's and witness fees and court costs to the extent that Alliance shall prevail in such suit.
The general liability coverage's are on a primary and non-contributory basis.
14. PAYMENT: Client shall be invoiced periodically for work performed during the preceding period. Client
agrees to pay each invoice within thirty (30) days ofits receipt. Client further agrees to pay interest on all amounts
invoiced and not paid or objected to for valid cause in writing within said thirty (30) day period at the maximum
interest rate permitted under applicable law, until paid. Client agrees to pay Alliance's cost of collection of all
amounts due and unpaid after sixty (60) days, including court costs and reasonable attomeys fees. Alliance shall
not be bound by any provision or agreement requiring or providing for arbitration of disputes or controversies
arising out of this agreement, any provision wherein Alliance waives any rights to a mechanic's lien, or any
provision conditioning Alliance's right to receive payment for its work upon payment to client by any third party.
These general conditions are notice as may be required pursuant to the Texas Property Code or otherwise, where
required, that Alliance shall file a lien whenever necessary to collect past due amounts. Failure to make payment
within 30 days ofinvoice shall constitute a release ofAlliance from any and all claims which client may have, either
in tort or contract, and whether known or unknown at the time.
15. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven (7) days prior written
notice. In the event of termination, Alliance shall be compensated by client for all work performed up to and
including the termination date, including rehnbursable expenses as per the Alliance Rate Schedule of Budget
Schedule.
16. WITNESS FEES: Alliance's employees shall not be retained as expert witnesses except by separate, written
agreement. Client agrees to pay Alliance at a rate two times Alliance's then current fee schedule plus all expenses
incurred for any Alliance employee subpoenaed by any party as an occurrence witness as a result of Alliance's
work.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, TITLES, AND CONROLLING LAW: This agreement contains the entire
understanding between the parties. Client acknowledges that no representations, warranties, undertakings or
promises have been made other than and except those expressly contained herein. This agreement may be
amended, modified or terminated only by a written instrument signed by each ofthe parties hereto. In the event
any ofthe provisions of these general conditions should be found to be unenforceable, it shall be stricken and the
remaining provisions shall be enforceable. The titles or paragraph headings used in this agreement are for general
reference only, we not part ofthe agreement, and shall not be construed as establishing or limiting the meaning of
the provisions contained herein. This agreement shall be subject to the law and jurisdiction ofthe State of Texas,
without application of principles of conflicts -of -laws. Venue shall be proper only in the courts of Dallas County,
Texas.
18. MEDIATION: In an effort to resolve any conflicts that arise during the design or construction ofthe project,
or following the completion ofthe project, or in any regard to the work Alliance provides, the Client and Alliance
agree that all disputes between them arising out ofor relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding
mediation unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The Client and Alliance further agree to include a similar
mediation provision in all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the project and to
require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements
with subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers or fabricators so retained, thereby providing for mediation as the
primary method for dispute resolution between the parties to those agreements.
19. CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS: Any "certification statement" as a result or conclusion of Alliance's
services, as may be requested by the Client or third parties for legal, loan, real estate, and other purposes, will be
provided upon request, at additional charge, at the sole discretion of Alliance, unless specifically agreed to
otherwise in writing. In providing such a "certification", Alliance will state only what, in its professional opinion, is
reasonably supported by available data and related analyses. When "certification statements" are provided by
Alliance, standardized language (if requested to be used by the Client, its agents, or third parties) will be modified
by Alliance as necessary, at its sole discretion. Refusal by Alliance to use certain standardized language, words, and
phrases in "certification statements" shall neither constitute incomplete services by Alliance, nor relieve Client ofits
obligation to compensate Alliance in full for services provided hereunder.
20. CONTINUITY OF SERVICES: Alliance shall not be responsible for implementation of its geotechnical
recommendations if not retained to adequately field verify same during construction.
Revised February 17, 2016 — Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., a Texas corporation
11. SOIL AND SAMPLE DISPOSAL: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, soils known at the time to be
contaminated will be placed in containers, labeled and left on the site for proper disposition by client. Samples