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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 63003-A1CSC No. 63003-A1 AMENDMENT No . 1 TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT No. 63003 WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth (CITY) and Alliance Geotechnical Group, (CONSULTANT) made and entered into City Secretary Contract No. 63003, (the CONTRACT) which was authorized on the 21st day of March, 2025 WHEREAS, the CONTRACT involves material testing services for the following project: Fort Worth Northwest Patrol Division Facility, CPN 101919; and WHEREAS, it has become necessary to execute Amendment No. one (1) to the CONTRACT to include an increased scope of work and revised fee. NOW THEREFORE, CITY and CONSULTANT, acting herein by and through their duly authorized representatives, enter into the following agreement, which amends the CONTRACT: 1. Article I of the CONTRACT is amended to include the additional Material Testing Services specified in proposal attached hereto and incorporated herein. The cost to City for the additional design services to be performed by Consultant totals $62,455.00. (See Attached Funding Breakdown Sheet, Page -3-) 2. Article II of the CONTRACT is amended to provide for an increase in the fee to be paid to Consultant for all work and services performed under the Contract, as amended, so that the total fee paid by the City for all work and services shall be an amount of $77,570.00. 3. All other provisions of the Contract, which are not expressly amended herein, shall remain in full force and effect. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX City of Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth Northwest Patrol Division Facility Prof Services Agreement Amendment Template 101919 Revision Date: 12/08/2023 Page 1 of 3 EXECUTED and EFFECTIVE as of the date subscribed by the City's designated Assistant City Manager. APPROVED: City of Fort Worth Alliance Geotechnical Group Consultant Valerie Washington (Jul 22, 2025 17:41 CDT) Valerie Washington Michael D. Roland, P.E. Assistant City Manager Vice President DATE: 07/22/2025 DATE: 4 �auny ATTEST: d�FORT U 66 4 �o dan4n�A56q Jannette Goodall City Secretary 7/14/25 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: �d"t4v' Marilyn Marvin Director, Property Management Department APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Stephen Hines (Jul 22, 2025 09:31 CDT) M&C No . # : NA A Stephen M. Hines M&C Date: Sr. Assistant City Attorney 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. iVitvAaiR (JuVa,tt.`? ls:4u Cu i ) Senior Capital Projects Officer OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX City of Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth Northwest Patrol Div sion Facility Prof Services Agreement Amendment Template 101919 Revision Date: 12/08/2023 Page 2 of 3 FUNDING BREAKDOWN SHEET City Secretary No. 63003 Amendment No. 1 Fund Dept ID Account 34027 0350420 5330500 34027 0350420 5330500 Total: CF2 - Project CF1- Bond ID Activity Reference 101919 000980 22040199 101919 000980 22040199 Amount $15,115.00 $62,455.00 $77,570.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth Northwest Patrol Division Facility Prof Services Agreement Amendment Template 101919 Revision Date: 12/08/2023 Page 3 of 3 flLLIfriCE �G GEOTECNfIICAL GROUP May 20, 2025 Proposal No.: P23-0530C Ms. Nikita Watts City of Fort Worth Property Management Department 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Subject: Construction Materials Testing Services Northwest Partrol Division Facility Fort Worth, Texas Dear Ms. Watts: 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 An approximately 28,000 square -foot, single -story, structural CMU masonry building will be supported on straight -shaft foundation piers and an 8-inch-thick structural slab. ♦ Paving and Earthwork: This project will have driveway approaches, fire lanes, parking, and a dumpster and generator enclosure. Per the civil drawings, the approaches, fire lanes, and parking will all be supported on lime -treated material Approaches and Fire Lanes will have 8-inch paving, while the parking areas will consist of 6-inch paving. MM e® Dallas • Fort Worth • Frisco • Houston • Huntsville • Longview 3020 Wichita Court Fort Worth, Texas 76140 AND Tel:817-595-4565 • Fax:817-595-1033 • www.aggengr.com ALLIANCE �r]V GEOTECHNICAL GROUP SCOPE OF SERVICES The following scope of services is based our review of project documents dated April 30, 2025, geotechnical report No. T24005 dated June 27, ,2024, 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. Inspections and Testing for Earthwork ➢ Obtain and perform laboratory moisture/density relations (ASTM D698/D1557/D558, TEX- 113-E, TEX-114-E) and soil classification tests (liquid limit, plastic limit and percent finer than no. 200 sieve analysis) for each soil type ➢ Perform in -place moisture/density tests at the rate of 1/ 10,000 square feet for paving areas, 1/2,500 square feet for building areas, 1/ 2,500 square feet for lime -treated, 1/75 linear feet for utilities, 1/100 linear feet for beam and footing areas, with a minimum of 2 tests per lift per area Deep Foundation Elements and Footings ➢ AGG shall observe the installation of all deep foundation elements and/or footings and record all information necessary for AGG to provide a reliable cost reconciliation by linear foot for each type of deep foundation element and cubic yard of excavation and reinforced concrete for footings. ■ Information to include elevation of the grade at the time of drilling, and elevation for the bottom of steel casing, when casing is used. ■ Identification of bearing strata and elevation ■ Whether casing is required 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 ➢ 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 the 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 ALLIANCE �r]V GEOTECHNICAL GROUP Inspections and Testing for Masonry Construction ➢ Perform testing for structural masonry work, which will include: During the first day of masonry work, AGG is to observe mason mixing first batches of mortar and grout, verifying: ■ Ingredients consistent with reviewed mix submittals ■ Volumetric proportions are consistent with the reviewed mix submittals ■ Containers of known volume are used when batching Once every 5,000 square feet of structural masonry construction: ■ Inspect horizontal and vertical reinforcing ■ Inspect grout spaces ■ Sample grout and fabricate a set of three (3) grout prisms and test in accordance with ASTM C1019 ■ Perform slump determination Inspections and Testing for Steel Construction ➢ Verification of welder qualifications ➢ Verify off -site fabrication occurred at AISC certified fabrication shop ➢ Inspection of structural steel members ➢ Inspection of at least 10% of welds that are not Full Penetration welds ➢ Visual inspection of all Full Penetration Welds ➢ Ultrasonic Testing of at least 10% of Full Penetration Welds ➢ Inspection of at least 10% of load -indicator type bolts ➢ Inspection of at least 10% of anchor bolts (non Overhead Adhesive Anchor Bolts) ➢ Inspection of installation of Overhead Adhesive Anchors, if any ➢ Metal Deck inspection, to include type, gauge, finish, weld pattern, and side lap connections to conform with reviewed deck submittals 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 $62,455.00. 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. (� ALLIANCE EGGGEOTECIINICAL GROUP Sincerely, Alliance Geotechnical Group Sean Ross, PMP, MSI Senior Project Manager Attachments: Fee Schedule Josh D ssjM.Eng., S.E.T Branch Manager Estimated Quantities Acceptance Form Remarks Alliance Geotechnical Group General Conditions IG� AGG Proposal No.: P25-0530C May 20, 2025 Cost Estimate Construction Materials Engineering & Testing Services for Northwest Patrol Division Facility (P25-0530C) Procedure / Bill Description Units Quantity Unit Price Total Code Earthwork In -place density using nuclear gauge, first 1 1/2 hour ASTM D6938 each 30 $ 180.00 $ 5,400.00 After the first 1 1/2 hour ASTM D6938 each 50 $ 55.00 $ 2,750.00 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort ASTM D698 each 3 $ 165.00 $ 495.00 Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils ASTM D4318 each 3 $ 60.00 $ 180.00 Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 Sieve ASTM D1140 each 3 $ 45.00 $ 135.00 Gradation (lime or cement) and/or lime depth measurement Tex-101-E Pt. 3 each 10 $ 55.00 $ 550.00 Concrete II Concrete Technician 1000 hour 178 $ 50.00 $ 8,900.00 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C39 each 280 $ 20.00 $ 5,600.00 Concrete Cylinder Pick Up 1008 lump sum 36 $ 160.00 $ 5,760.00 Piers Pier Inspection 1200 hour 72 $ 70.00 $ 5,040.00 Pier Inspection Overtime 1201 hour 36 $ 105.00 $ 3,780.00 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C39 each 36 $ 20.00 $ 720.00 Transportation 1322 trip 9 $ 45.00 $ 405.00 Concrete Cylinder Pick Up 1008 lump sum 9 $ 160.00 $ 1,440.00 Masonry �I Masonry Special Inspector 2220 hour 80 $ 100.00 $ 8,000.00 Sampling and Testing Grout (Grout Prisms) ASTM C1019 each 12 $ 25.00 $ 300.00 Transportation 1322 trip 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Grout Prism Pick Up 1008 lump sum 3 $ 160.00 $ 480.00 Structural Steel I II Certified Welding Inspector 1900.1 hour 50 $ 80.00 $ 4,000.00 Transportation 1322 trip 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Personnel Project Manager 1307 hour 54 $ 105.00 $ 5,670.00 Geotechnical Engineer 1303 hour 6 $ 150.00 $ 900.00 Principal Engineer 1301 hour 6 $ 175.00 $ 1,050.00 ALLIANCE IGGGEOTECHNICAL GROUP 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. Field density testing will be charged at a minimum of 3 tests per trip. 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.