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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement ("Agreement") is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home -rule
municipality ("City"), and Freese and Nichols, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas
("Consultant"), for a project generally described as: Stormwater Public Education Program
("Project") — Project No. SWS-103.
Article I
Scope of Services
(1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform professional services as set forth in this
Agreement and the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Attachment "A"
("Services"). These Services shall be performed in connection with the Project.
(2) Additional services, if any, will be memorialized by an amendment to this Agreement.
(3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement, including
any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by Consultant, shall be or
become the property of City, and shall be furnished to the City, prior to or at the time
such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of Agreement.
Article II
Compensation
Consultant shall be compensated an amount up to $95,000.00 ("Contract Amount") in
accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B". Payment shall be considered
full compensation for all labor (including all benefits, overhead and markups), materials,
supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the Services.
Consultant shall provide monthly invoices to City. Payments for services rendered shall be
made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act (Texas Government Code Ch.
2251).
Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall release City from all claims or liabilities
under this Agreement for anything related to, performed, or furnished in connection with the
Services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of City in connection with
such Services.
Article III
Term
Time is of the essence. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall continue until the expiration of the funds or completion of the subject matter pursuant to
the schedule, whichever occurs first, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Unless specifically otherwise amended, the original term shall not exceed five
years from the original effective date.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Standard Agreement for Professional Services
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Stormwater Public Education Program
SWS-103
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Article IV
Independent Contractor
Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant, or employee of City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right
to control the details of the work to be performed hereunder and of all persons performing
same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents,
employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not
apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and
subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership orjoint venture
between City and Consultant.
Article V
Professional Competence
Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and
federal laws and with all applicable, standards, codes, rules and/or regulations promulgated
by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approval to proceed by City of
Consultant's work or work product shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the
responsibility and liability of Consultant or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and
subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its performance of the Services.
Article VI
Indemnification
CONSULTANT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, AGREES TO INDEMNIFYAND HOLD CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT
MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY CONSULTANT'S BREACH
OF (i) ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY
NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER
THAN THE CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR
NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE ANY
TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Article VII
Insurance
Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance
required under Attachment F and City has approved such insurance.
Article VIII
Force Majeure
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City and Consultant shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or
omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable
control, including, but not limited to: acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural
disasters, epidemics/pandemics, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any
governmental authority and/or any other similar causes.
Article IX
Transfer or Assignment
Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer any interest
in this Agreement without prior written consent of City.
Article X
Termination of Contract
(1) City may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to
Consultant at least 30-days prior to the date of termination, unless Consultant agrees
in writing to an earlier termination date.
(2) Either City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause if either party fails
to substantially perform, through no fault of the other and the nonperforming party
does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days after receipt of
written notice or thereafter fails to diligently pursue the correction to completion.
(3) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement, upon receipt of notice of termination by
Consultant, Consultant shall discontinue Services on the date such termination is
effective. City shall compensate Consultant for such services rendered based upon
Article II of this Agreement and in accordance with Exhibit "B".
Article XI
Right to Audit
(1) Consultant agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving transactions
relating to Agreement. Consultant agrees that City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.
City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to
the effect that the subcontractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3)
years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to
examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subcontractor(s), involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall
have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Consultant and any
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subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audit.
(3) Consultant and subcontractor(s) agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by City. City agrees to reimburse Consultant for the cost of copies at the rate
published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed.
Article XII
Business Equity Participation
City has goals for the full and equitable participation of minority business and/or women
business enterprises in City contracts greater than $100,000. In accordance with City's
Business Equity Ordinance No. 25165-10-2021 (as codified in Chapter 20, Article X of the
City's Code of Ordinances, as amended, and any relevant policy or guidance documents),
Consultant acknowledges the MBE and WBE goals established for this Agreement and its
execution of this Agreement is Consultant's written commitment to meet the prescribed MBE
and WBE participation goals. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent
misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by Consultant may result in the termination
of this Agreement and debarment from participating in City contracts for a period of time of not
less than three (3) years.
Article XIII
Observe and Comply
Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect Agreement
and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and
regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or
authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be
considered. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and all of its
officers, agents and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out of the violation
of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees or its
subcontractor(s).
Article XIV
Immigration Nationality Act
Consultant shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees and
employees of all subcontractor(s) who perform work under Agreement, including completing
the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by City, Consultant shall
provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each
employee who performs work under Agreement. Consultant shall adhere to all Federal and
State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will
be performed by any Consultant employee who is not legally eligible to perform such
services. CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Consultant,
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shall have the right to immediately terminate Agreement for violations of this provision by
Consultant.
Article XV
Venue and Jurisdiction
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision
of Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas
or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division.
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
Article XVI
Contract Construction/No Waiver
The parties acknowledge that each Party and, if it so chooses, its counsel, have reviewed
and revised Agreement and that the normal rule of contract construction, to the effect that
any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party, must not be employed in the
interpretation of Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
The failure of City or Consultant to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's
or Consultant's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such
right on any future occasion.
Article XVII
Severability
The provisions of Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of Agreement or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of Agreement and the application of such
word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of Agreement to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and Agreement shall be construed
as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein.
Article XVIII
Notices
Notices regarding Articles IX or X are to be provided to the other Party by hand -delivery or
via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the
address of the other Party shown below:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Linda Sterne
TPW / Stormwater
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
City of Fort Worth, Texas Stormwater Public Education Program
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Consultant:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Attn: Bethany Fleitman
801 Cherry Street, #2800
Fort Worth TX, TX 76102
All other notices may be provided as described above or via electronic means.
Article XIX
Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel
Consultant, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of
the Texas Government Code, if Consultant has 10 or more full time -employees and the
contract value is $100,000 or more, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with
a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of
the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed
to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this
contract, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides written verification
to the City that if Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code applies, Consultant: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
Article XX
Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies
Consultant acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government
Code, 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 2276 of the
Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that
Consultant's signature provides written verification to the City that Consultant: (1)
does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of this Agreement.
Article XXI
Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries
Consultant acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, 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
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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. To
the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,
by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides
written verification to the City that Consultant: (1) does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association during the term of this Agreement.
Article XXII
Headings
The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to
define or limit the scope of any provision of Agreement.
Article XXIII
Attachments, Schedules and Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall,
for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute
but one and the same instrument.
The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of Agreement:
Attachment A
- Scope of Services
Attachment B
- Compensation
Attachment C
- Changes to Agreement
Attachment D
- Project Schedule
Attachment E
- Location Map
Attachment F -
Insurance Requirements
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Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date subscribed
by the City's designated Assistant City Manager.
BY:
CITY OF FORT WORTH
Jesica McEachern
Assistant City Manager
Date: 05/14/2025
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ATTEST:
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Jannette Goodall
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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By: Douglas Black (May 5, 2025 14:41 CDT)
Douglas W Black
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Contract Compliance Manager:
BY:
CONSULTANT
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Scott Hubley, E.
Vice -President and Principal
Date: 4/22/25
M&C No.: N/A
M&C Date: N/A
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.
r
Linda Sterne
OFFICIAL RECORD
Communications Specialist CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
City of Fort Worth, Texas Stormwater Public Education Program
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Scope for Stormwater Public Education Proaram
The scope set forth herein defines the work to be performed by the ENGINEER in
completing the project. Both the CITY and ENGINEER have attempted to clearly define the
work to be performed and address the needs of the Project. Under this scope, "ENGINEER"
is expanded to include any sub -consultant, including surveyor, employed or contracted by
the ENGINEER.
OBJECTIVE
This project aims to develop and create a comprehensive Public Education & Outreach
Program and materials to educate Fort Worth residents on stormwater issues. The scope
will prioritize the most impactful elements within the available budget of $95,000. The focus
will be on adult residents and property owners while incorporating age -appropriate materials
for school -aged students.
Freese and Nichols, Inc. and a sub -consultant, K Strategies, will complete the scope defined
below.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
Task 1. Review and Assess Current Communication Method
Task 2. Define Future Public Outreach & Education Program
Task 3. Develop and Enhance Public Education Materials
Task 1: Review and Assess Current Communication Method
• Conduct an in -person work session to evaluate existing education and outreach
efforts.
• Develop a written summary of existing outreach and education efforts including
timeframes, as appropriate, and when and how certain efforts are implemented.
• Identify strengths and gaps in current materials and outreach strategies.
Task 2: Define Future Public Outreach & Education Program
• Using results from Task 1, develop a comprehensive public education and outreach
plan that considers the following elements and options:
o Audience
■ Adult
■ Professional such as developers, builders, contractors, and realtors
■ Children
■ Disabled
■ Language Barriers
■ Socially Vulnerable
o Methods
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07/23/2012
Page 1 of 4
■ Presentations
■ Video
■ Web -based Interactive
■ Handouts
■ Games
■ Mobile apps
■ Public Meeting Kit
■ Demonstrations
■ Booklets
■ Virtual reality
■ Promotional giveaways
■ Public engagement/events
• Signage
■ Sponsor/Mentor
■ Continuing education credentials
■ Social media
■ Press releases
■ Training
■ Partnerships
• How can we better reach/work with realtors
• How can we better reach/work with insurance agents
• Explore/ID other partnership opportunities
■ Billboards/signs
■ Social media
o Messaging- Review communication information from websites of other
sources such as FEMA, TFMA/ASFPM, university research, etc. to improve
messaging and develop messaging recommendations
■ Stormwater
■ Drainage infrastructure
■ Watersheds
■ Reporting concerns
■ Environmental
■ Turn Around Don't Drown
■ Drainage Utility Fee/Rate Increases
■ NFIP/CRS/Flood Insurance
■ Homeowner tips
■ Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure
■ Temporary flood prevention (sandbags)
■ Event promotion
■ Annual report
o Resource Requirements
■ Staff
■ Budget- identify high level cost estimates for recommendations
■ Equipment/technology
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07/23/2012
Page 2 of 4
■
Miscellaneous expenses
■
Media
■
Venders
■
Consultants
■
Partners
■
Volunteers
o Funding Alternatives
■
Annual budget cycle (operating and capital)
■
Grants/loans
■
Partnerships
o Implementation Strategies
■
CFW Community Engagement Office
■
Stormwater Communications
■
Schools
■
Media
■
Partnerships
■
Material Distribution
■
Volunteers
■
Schools
■ Universities
■ Steps, priorities, and timelines
■ Roles and responsibilities
• Coordinate with Stormwater Strategic Planning initiative
o Communicate program elements, implementation steps, and resource needs
o Receive strategic planning initiatives that impact public education messaging
• Coordinate with separate City effort to evaluate ways to potentially increase
Community Rating System (CRS) points related to communications and education to
incorporate these ideas, as appropriate, into this plan. Use the Halff CRS Roadmap
to inform recommendations for future outreach and engagement. Specifically,
determine what it takes to set up the Program for Public Information (PPI) and
implement it.
• Research websites of other large similar Cities to benchmark and inform
recommendations
• Determine which of the materials, methods, and implementation steps can be
implemented as a part of this assignment versus future implementation
Task 3: Develop and Enhance Public Education Materials
• Using the defined Stormwater Public Outreach and Education Program from Task 2
above, identify which of the highest priority materials are to be developed as a part of
this assignment within the Task 3 budget allocation.
DELIVERABLES
Task 1
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07/23/2012
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• Draft and final written summary of work session on existing public education efforts
and outreach program.
Task 2
Draft and final future program comprehensive Stormwater Public Outreach and
Education Program Plan, including recommended public education program activities
detailing audience, methods, messaging, resource requirements, funding
alternatives, and implementation strategies
Task 3
• Draft and final version of education materials limited by priority and available budget
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07/23/2012
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
Stormwater Public Education Program
City Project No. SWS-103
Time and Materials with Rate Schedule Project
I. Compensation
A. The ENGINEER shall be compensated for personnel time, non -labor expenses,
and subcontract expenses in performing services enumerated in Attachment A as
follows:
i. Personnel Time. Personnel time shall be compensated based upon hours
worked directly in performing the PROJECT multiplied by the appropriate Labor
Cateaory Rate for the ENGINEER's team member performing the work.
Labor Cateaory Rate as presented in the rate schedule table below is the rate for
each labor category performing the work and includes all direct salaries, overhead,
and profit.
Labor Category
Rate
($/hour)
Professional 1
138
Professional 2
168
Professional 3
191
Professional 4
217
Professional 5
254
Professional 6
294
Construction Manager 1
119
Construction Manager 2
149
Construction Manager 3
161
Construction Manager 4
201
Construction Manager 5
243
Construction Manager 6
279
Construction Representative 1
107
Construction Representative 2
119
Construction Representative 3
149
Construction Representative 4
161
CAD Technician/Designer 1
117
CAD Technician/Designer 2
153
CAD Technician/Designer 3
187
Corporate Project Support 1
113
Corporate Project Support 2
136
Corporate Project Support 3
180
Intern / Coop
70
** These rates will be adjusted annually in February. Last updated in 2025.
ii. Non -Labor Expenses. Non -labor expenses shall be reimbursed as Direct
Expenses at invoice or internal office cost.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
Direct Expenses (non -labor) include, but are not limited to, mileage, travel and
lodging expenses, mail, supplies, printing and reproduction services, other direct
expenses associated with delivery of the work; plus applicable sales, use, value
added, business transfer, gross receipts, or other similar taxes.
iii. Subcontract Expenses. Subcontract expenses and outside services shall be
reimbursed at cost to ENGINEER plus a markup of ten percent (10%).
iv. Budgets. ENGINEER will make reasonable efforts to complete the work within
the budget and will keep the City informed of progress toward that end so that
the budget or work effort can be adjusted if found necessary.
ENGINEER is not obligated to incur costs beyond the indicated budgets, as may be
adjusted, nor is the City obligated to pay ENGINEER beyond these limits.
If ENGINEER projects, in the course of providing the necessary services, that the
PROJECT cost presented in Article 2 of this Agreement will be exceeded, whether
by change in scope of the project, increased costs or other conditions, the
ENGINEER shall immediately report such fact to the City and, if so instructed by the
City, shall suspend all work hereunder.
When any budget has been increased, ENGINEER's excess costs expended prior
to such increase will be allowable to the same extent as if such costs had been
incurred after the approved increase.
B. The ENGINEER shall be paid monthly payments as described in Section II -
Method of Payment.
II. Method of Payment
A. The ENGINEER shall be paid by the City based upon an invoice created on the
basis of statements prepared from the books and records of account of the
ENGINEER, based on the actual hours and costs expended by the ENGINEER in
performing the work.
B. Each invoice shall be verified as to its accuracy and compliance with the terms of
this Agreement by an officer of the ENGINEER.
C. ENGINEER shall prepare and submit invoices in the format and including content
as presented in Exhibit B-1.
D. Payment of invoices will be subject to certification by the City that such work has
been performed.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
III. Progress Reports
A. The ENGINEER shall prepare and submit to the designated representative of the
Transportation and Public Works Department monthly progress reports and
schedules in the format required by the City.
IV. Summary of Total Project Fees
Firm Primary Responsibility Fee Amount %
Prime Consultant
Freese and Nichols, Inc. Engineering and PM $95,000.00 100.0
Proposed MWBE Sub -Consultants
Non-MWBE Consultants
Project Number & Name
City MWBE Goal = 0%
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
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TOTAL $95,000 100%
Total Fee MWBE Fee MWBE %
$ $
Consultant Committed Goal = 0%
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EXHIBIT "B-1"
ENGINEER INVOICE
(Supplement to Attachment B)
1 �reg5'e ana Iylghols, Jac. 806-686-2709
2 8 9 7-987-90 93
3 801 Cherry Street #2800 801 Cherry Street # 2800
4 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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5 Supplier Project No.
6 : CFW Project Manager Linda Sterne Proj. Invoice No.
7 Invoice date:I
s Supplier's project Manager. Bethany Reitman, P.E., CFM
9 Supplier's PM email: bethany.fleitman0jreese.com Period Service ❑ate:Fromf
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12 St_: ablic Education Program P.O. )Number:
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Labor Categor name
Hours Rate lhr)
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Professional - 1
138.001
17
Professional-2
168.00
18
Professional - 3
191.00
19
Professional-4
217.00
20
Professional - 5
254.00
21
Professional-6
294.09I
22
Construction Manager - 1
119.00
23
Construction Manager-2
149.OQ
24
Construction Manager - 3
1.61.00�
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Construction Manager-4
201.0Q
Construction Manager- 5
243.00.
Construction Manager-6
279.OQ
Construction Representative - 1
107.00
Construction Representative- 2
119.OQ
Construction Representative - 3
149.00
Construction Representative- 4
161.OQ
CAD TechniciarMesigner - 1
117.001
CAD TechniciarMesigner - 2
153.00
CAD TechniciarMesi ner - 3
187.00
Corporate Pr*ct Support -1
113.00
Cor orate Pia ect Su "t 2
136 OO
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37 Corporate Pr*ct Support - 3 180.OQ
38 Intern) Coop 70.00
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44
45
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Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
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47
48 Subcontractor Subtotal $0,00
49 10 Percent Markup an Subcontract ServicQg $0.00
50
51 Nonlabor Expense
52
53
54
55
56 I
57
58 Nonlabor Expense Subtotal $0.00
59
60 : Total Expenses (Subcontract Services+Markup+Nonlabor Expenses)
61
62
63 TOTAL DUE THIS INVOICE
64
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
Revised Date: 12/9/2022
Page 5 of 5
M
FORT WORTH
ATTACHMENT "D"
PROJECT SCHEDULE
FNI agrees to complete the services by September 30, 2025. It is assumed that at the end
of this time of completion, a separate contract or amendment may be issued for continuing
the Stormwater Public Education Program effort.
A. ENGINEER Project Schedule Development
ENGINEER shall prepare a project schedule for the services to be provided in fulfilling
the requirements of the Agreement and encompassing the Scope of Work defined in
Attachment A to the Agreement.
ENGINEER shall prepare and maintain project schedule throughout the life of the project
as defined in the Agreement in compliance with the City's Specification 00 31 15 entitled
Engineer Project Schedule.
ENGINEER's project schedule will follow the Critical Path Methodology (CPM) for
planned sequencing of the work activity and timing of the work.
FNI agrees to complete the services by September 30, 2025. It is assumed that at the end
of this time of completion, a separate contract or amendment may be issued for continuing
the Stormwater Public Education Program effort.
The initial schedule is detailed below:
• Assuming a notice to proceed of April 28
• Task 1
o Conduct the in -person work session before mid -May
o Submit draft written summary by May 31
o Submit final written summary by June 30
• Task 2
o Submit a draft submittal in August
o Submit final work product no later than September 30
• Task 3
o ID materials to be developed in July (earlier if possible)
o Submit draft materials in late August (earlier if possible)
o Deliver final materials no later than September 30
It is assumed that City review of any submittals can be accomplished within 1 week.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment D
Revision Date: 07.20.2018
Page 1 of 1
ATTACHMENT "E"
Stormwater Public Education Program
City Project No. SWS-103
LOCATION MAP
This project is City -Wide and not limited to any individual location.
ATTACHMENT "E°
Page 1 of 1
EXHIBIT F
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
(1) INSURANCE LIMITS
a. Commercial General Liability — Insured shall maintain commercial general
liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial umbrella insurance as follows:
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
If such Commercial General Liability insurance contains a general aggregate
limit, it shall apply separately to this Project or location.
City shall be included as an additional insured with all rights of defense
under the CGL, using ISO additional insured endorsement or a
substitute providing equivalent coverage, and under the commercial
umbrella, if any. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with
respect to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to
City. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions or endorsements that would alter or nullify:
premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual,
personal injury, or advertising injury, which are normally contained
within the policy, unless City specifically approves such exclusions in
writing.
Insured waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directors
and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages
are covered by the commercial general liability or commercial umbrella
liability insurance maintained in accordance with Agreement.
b. Business Auto — Insured shall maintain business auto liability and, if
necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance as follows:
$1,000,000 each accident (or reasonably equivalent limits
of coverage if written on a split limits basis).
Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of "any auto", including owned,
hired, and non -owned autos, when said vehicle is used in the course of Insured's
business and/or the Project. If Insured owns no vehicles, coverage for hired or
non -owned autos is acceptable.
Insured waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directors and
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are
covered by the business auto liability or commercial umbrella liability
insurance obtained by Insured pursuant to this Agreement or under any
applicable auto physical damage coverage.
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c. Workers' Compensation — Insured shall maintain workers compensation and
employer's liability insurance and, if necessary, commercial umbrella liability
insurance as follows:
Coverage A: statutory limits
Coverage B: $100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
Insured waives all rights against City and its agents, officers, directors and
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are
covered by workers compensation and employer's liability or commercial
umbrella insurance obtained by Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
d. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — Insured shall maintain
professional liability insurance as follows:
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$2,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to
the Commercial General Liability policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other
requirements. Coverage shall be written on a claims -made basis, and
maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement and for five (5) years
following completion of services provided. The policy shall contain a retroactive
date prior or equal to the Effective Date of the Agreement or the first date of
services to be performed, whichever is earlier. An annual certificate of insurance
shall be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
(2) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that Insured has obtained all required
insurance shall be attached to Agreement concurrent with its execution. Any
failure to attach the required insurance documentation hereto shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements.
b. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name City as an Additional Insured,
as its interests may appear, and must afford the City the benefit of any
defense provided by the policy. The term City shall include its employees,
officers, officials, and agents as respects the contracted services. Applicable
policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of City
with respect to the Project.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage limits
specified in this Agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon. Insured's insurance policy(s) shall be endorsed to
provide that said insurance is primary protection and any self -funded or
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commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called upon to
contribute to loss recovery. Insured's liability shall not be limited to the
specified amounts of insurance required herein.
d. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional
insurance, City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment
measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups. City must
approve in writing any alternative coverage for it to be accepted.
e. A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or material change in
coverage shall be provided to City. Aten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable
in the event of non-payment of premium.
f. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a
current A.M. Best rating of A:VII or equivalent measure of financial strength
and solvency as determined by the City's Risk Management division.
g. Any deductible or self -insured retention in excess of $25,000 that would
change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval in writing by
City, if coverage is not provided on a first -dollar basis. City, at its sole
discretion, may consent to alternative coverage maintained through insurance
pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated financial resources or letters of credit
may also be acceptable to City.
h. In the course of the Agreement, Insured shall report, in a timely manner, to
City's Risk Management Department with additional notice to the Contract
Compliance Manager, any known loss or occurrence which could give rise
to a liability claim or lawsuit against City or which could result in a property
loss.
i. City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to
review Insured's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at
City's discretion, Insured may be required to provide proof of insurance
premium payments.
j. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a claims -
made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincidentwith or prior to the date
of this Agreement. The certificate of insurance shall state both the retroactive
date and that the coverage is claims -made.
k. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or claims -made basis, shall be
maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or changes from
date of commencement of the Project until final payment and termination of
any coverage required to be maintained after final payments.
I. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance
premiums required by Agreement.
m. Subcontractors of Insured shall be required by Insured to maintain the same
or reasonably equivalent insurance coverage as required for Insured. Upon
City's request, Insured shall provide City with documentation thereof.
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SWS 103 Public Education Program
Final Audit Report 2025-05-02
Created: 2025-04-28
By: Sadie Ishmael (Sadie.Ishmael@fortworthtexas.gov)
Status: Approved
Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAEWgaLHD4narMUkNkVBUPgQTA7GCvTY2g
"SWS 103 Public Education Program" History
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Routing and Transmittal Slip
TPW Stormwater Manaqement
DOCUMENT TITLE: Stormwater Public Education Program
M&C: NA CPN NA CSO NA DOC
Remarks: The attached agreement is between the City, Stormwater and Freese & Nichols for the Stormwater
Public Education Program - SWS-103. This project aims to develop and create a comprehensive Public
Education & Outreach Program and materials, to educate Fort Worth residents on stormwater issues.
DEPARTMENT
INITIALS
DATE
1.
Linda Sterne -Contract Compliance
TPW-Contract
LS
O4.22.25
Manager
Compliance Manager
Linda Sterne
Communications
Specialist
2.
Stephen Nichols-SWM Prog Mgr.
TPW- Initial
05/01/2025
3.
Jennifer M. Dyke, Asst. Dir
TPW- Initial
05/01/2025
4.
Lauren Prieur, Dir.
TPW- Initial
,�
05/03/2025
5.
Doug Black
Legal- Signature
4
05/05/2025
6.
Jesica McEachern
CMO- Signature
05/14/2025
7.
Ron Gonzales
Approver
8.
Jannette Goodall
CSO- Signature
4�
05/14/2025
9.
Allison Tidwell
Form Filler
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05/14/2025
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05/02/2025
DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE: All documents received from any and all City
Departments requesting City Manager's signature for approval MUST BE ROUTED TO THE APPROPRIATE
ACM for approval first. Once the ACM has signed the routing slip, Jay will review and take the next steps.
NEEDS TO BE NOTARIZED: ❑ Yes X No
RUSH: ❑ Yes X No SAME DAY: ❑ Yes X No NEXT DAY: ❑ Yes X No
ROUTING TO CSO: X Yes ❑ No
Action Required:
❑ As Requested
❑ For Your Information
X Signature/Routing and or Recording
❑ Comment
❑ File
❑ Attach Signature, Initial and Notary Tabs
Return to: Please call Linda Sterne at ext. 2690 for questions or concerns. Thank you.