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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 63798CSC No. 63798 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 UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC (UES), authorized to do business in Texas ("Consultant"), for a project generally described as: Far Northwest Library ("Project") — Project No. 103980 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 $56,790.00 ("Contract Amount") in accordance with the Proposal shown in Attachment "A". 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 1 of 8 Far Northwest Library 103980 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX 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. 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. City of Fort Worth, Texas Far Northwest Library Standard Agreement for Professional Services 103980 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 2 of 8 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 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Far Northwest Library Standard Agreement for Professional Services 103980 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 3 of 8 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 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). City of Fort Worth, Texas Far Northwest Library Standard Agreement for Professional Services 103980 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 4 of 8 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, 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Far Northwest Library Standard Agreement for Professional Services 103980 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 5 of 8 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: Nicholas George, AIA, Project Manager Property Management 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Consultant: UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC (UES) Attn: Brian Powell, Region President 5058 Bush Creek Fort Worth, TX 76119 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. City of Fort Worth, Texas Far Northwest Library Standard Agreement for Professional Services 103980 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 6 of 8 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 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 City of Fort Worth, Texas Far Northwest Library Standard Agreement for Professional Services 103980 Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 7 of 8 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/Compensation Attachment B — Insurance Requirements 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 ,r _✓ / L Valerie Washington (Aug 7, 2025 15:26:09 CDT) Valerie Washington Assistant City Manager Date: 08/07/2025 ATTEST: —ts, Jannette Goodall City Secretary po�povpIlIl Rr�°a pFo =�14 daIInIlnE4As44 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY By. Step en Hines 15:04:35 CDT) Steve M. Hines Sr. Assistant City Attorney BY: CONSULTANT UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC (UES) ryN/ .K/9/w MC - Brian Powell Region President Date: APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: �a:. — Marilyn Marvin Director Property Management M&C No.: M&C Date: 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: Name: Nikita N. Watts Title: Sr. Capital Project Officer City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for Professional Services Revision Date: March 8, 2024 Page 8 of 8 Far Northwest Library 103980 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX /10 UESI-.� Nicholas George City of Fort Worth Architectural Department 401 West 13th Street Fort Worth,Texas,76102 Re: LIES Proposal No. 114764 Construction Materials Testing Far Northwest Library -Preliminary Fort Worth, Texas Dear Nicholas Georqe: Environmental Geotechnical Engineering Materials Testing Field Inspections Code Compliance Geophysical Technologies August 1, 2025 LIES Professional Solutions 44, LLC (UES), is pleased to submit this proposal for providing Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and related quality control services for the referenced project. LIES has integrated the resources to form the largest geotechnical engineering, materials testing, special inspection and environmental services firm in the North Texas region. Our personnel and equipment resources are unmatched and we have the experienced staff to perform the necessary CMT services in accordance with the project requirements. In the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, LIES meets the requirements of ASTM E329. We also participate in Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and AASHTO re:source proficiency sampling programs. For the purpose of this proposal, we have estimated quantities and tests per our experience, with the information provided. The actual costs for CMT services can decrease or increase with changes in the scope of work and are heavily dependent on the contractor's work methods, production, and sequencing. This is only an estimate for budgetary purposes and UES's total fee will be based on the actual amount of time and laboratory testing required for the project. These services will be performed on a unit price basis in accordance with the attached Schedule of Services and Fees. LIES is willing to re-evaluate our budget once a formal construction schedule is finalized. LIES utilizes a proprietary electronic laboratory data management and report generation system. CMT reports prepared in Adobe PDF format are emailed to the Client and their designees. Report turnaround time is typically one day. LIES also provides an extranet where CMT reports can be accessed by the Client at any time. CMT reports are automatically posted to our extranet when they are emailed. Our system is designed to provide high quality, real-time information. By execution of this proposal, the undersigned Client acknowledges and agrees that the document entitled "Terms and Conditions" has been provided or made available to Client and Client agrees that such Terms and Conditions shall be applied to the present Proposal and shall be fully binding upon Client. The Terms and Conditions are fully incorporated into this Proposal by reference as if set forth at length. 5058 Brush Creek • Fort Worth, TX 76119 • ph 817-496-5600 • fax 817-496-5608 TeamUES.com UES Proposal No. 114764 August 1, 2025 We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal for CMT services and look forward to working with you during the construction phase of this project. If there are any questions concerning this proposal or if we can be of further assistance, please contact us at your convenience. Respectfully submitted, UES Kshitij KC Senior CMT Estimator CLIENT APPROVAL Consultant offers the CLIENT the Letter of Authorization as described above. CLIENT may accept Consultant's offer by signing in the space provided below and returning a signed copy to Consultant. Such notification may be given by returning the original letter of authorization. In the event the CLIENT authorizes work without returning a signed copy, the CLIENT agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions as stated herein. The letter of authorization described above has been read, understood, and accepted by CLIENT effective as of the date that the executed letter of authorization is returned to Consultant. EXECUTED BY CLIENT'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: See Page 8 of Agreement (signature) Printed Name: Nicholas George Date Accepted: 08/01 /2025 CLIENT Business Name: City of Fort Worth Billing Address: 100 Fort Worth Trail Title: Registered Architect Telephone: 817-307-2794 Email: Nicholas.George@fortworthtexas.gov Property Owners Name: City Of Fort Worth Address: 1297 Avondale -Haslet Road, Fort Worth, TX 76052 Project Legal Description: BOYD, COLEMAN SURVEY A 212 TR 2Q LESS HS Project County: Tarrant ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INFORMATION A/P Contact Name: Vicki McDonald A/P Contact Telephone: 817-392-2586 *A/P Contact Email: vcki.mcdonald@fortworthtexas.gov *A/P Contact Email must be provided before UES can proceed with its proposed services REPORT DISTRUBUTION Name: See Attatched Email: Name: Email: Name: Email: Name: Email: 5058 Brush Creek • Fort Worth, TX 76119 • ph 817-496-5600 • fax 817-496-5608 TeamUES.com 2 UES Proposal No. 114764 August 1, 2025 UES Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Basic Services and Cost Estimate Project Name: Far Northwest Library -Preliminary; Fort Worth, Texas Estimated Unit Estimated DESCRIPTION Quantity Rate Total EARTHWORK Density Testing /Hour 105.00 $49.00 $5,145.00 Nuclear Density Gauge/Trip 15.00 $120.00 $1,800.00 Atterberg Limit Test/Each 4.00 $85.00 $340.00 Proctor #/Each 4.00 $225.00 $900.00 -200 Sieve/Each 4.00 $80.00 $320.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 17.00 $75.00 $1,275.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 10.00 $95.00 $950.00 MECHANICAL LIME STABILIZATION Density Testing /Hour 11.00 $49.00 $539.00 Nuclear Density Gauge/Trip 3.00 $120.00 $360.00 Proctor #/Each 1.00 $225.00 $225.00 Atterberg Limit Test/Each 1.00 $85.00 $85.00 -200 Sieve/Each 1.00 $80.00 $80.00 Soluble Sulfate Test/Each 3.00 $125.00 $375.00 Lime Depth Checks/Hour 3.00 $55.00 $165.00 Field Gradations/Hour 3.00 $49.00 $147.00 Lime Series/Each 1.00 $350.00 $350.00 Lime Recommendation Letter/Ls 1.00 $500.00 $500.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 4.00 $75.00 $300.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 3.00 $95.00 $285.00 PIER INSPECTION MONITORING (INCLUDES CONCRETE) Pier Monitoring/Hour 154.00 $75.00 $11,550.00 Concrete Comp. Test/Each 70.00 $25.00 $1,750.00 Cylinder Pickup/Hour 7.00 $49.00 $343.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 14.00 $75.00 $1,050.00 Pier Start/Ls 1.00 $500.00 $500.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 16.00 $95.00 $1,520.00 CONCRETE TESTING Prepour Monitoring/Hour 10.00 $49.00 $490.00 Concrete-Testing/Hour 120.00 $49.00 $5,880.00 Concrete Comp. Test/Each 150.00 $25.00 $3,750.00 Non -Shrink Grout Cubes/Each 36.00 $25.00 $900.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 25.00 $75.00 $1,875.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 14.00 $95.00 $1,330.00 STRUCTURAL STEEL Structural Steel Inspection/Hour 18.00 $85.00 $1,530.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 4.00 $75.00 $300.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 2.00 $95.00 $190.00 ESTIMATED BUDGET $47,099.00 *We understand UES has been selected to provide services for this project based solely on our qualifications, and that the Client is negotiating work scope and fee only with UES at this time. *Should UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC be awarded the testing for the above referenced project, it is requested that a complete set of approved plans and specifications be forwarded to this office along with the signed authorization to proceed. 5058 Brush Creek • Fort Worth, TX 76119 • ph 817-496-5600 • fax 817-496-5608 TeamUES.com 3 UES Proposal No. 114764 ADDITIVE OPTION OPTIONAL -CONCRETE TESTING Floor Flatness (Minimum Charge)/Min Batch Plant Inspection/Hour 2.00 $650.00 $1,300.00 30.00 $49.00 $1,470.00 OPTIONAL -MORTAR & GROUT Masonry Observation & Reporting/Hour 5.00 $75.00 $375.00 Cubes/Each 6.00 $25.00 $150.00 Grout Prisms/Each 4.00 $25.00 $100.00 Masonary Grout Prism (Grouted)/Each 2.00 $155.00 $310.00 Material Pickup/Hour 4.00 $49.00 $196.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 2.00 $75.00 $150.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 1.00 $95.00 $95.00 OPTIONAL -STRUCTURAL STEEL Fabrication Shop Monitoring/Hour 8.00 $75.00 $600.00 Ultrasonic Testing/Hour 4.00 $125.00 $500.00 Equipment Charge/Day 1.00 $125.00 $125.00 OPTIONAL -SPRAYED -ON FIREPROOFING AND INTUMESCENT FIREPROOFING Fireproofing/Hour 18.00 $75.00 $1,350.00 Lab Density Testing/Each 6.00 $55.00 $330.00 Adhesion/Cohesion Testing/Each 2.00 $55.00 $110.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 4.00 $75.00 $300.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 2.00 $95.00 $190.00 OPTIONAL-FIRESTOPPING AND JOINT SEALANT Firestopping & Joint Sealant Inspection/Hour 9.00 $75.00 $675.00 Adhesion/Cohesion Testing/Each 2.00 $55.00 $110.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 2.00 $75.00 $150.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 1.00 $95.00 $95.00 OPTIONAL -COLD FORMED FRAMING OBSERVATION AND REPORTING CFMF Inspection/Hour 9.00 $85.00 $765.00 Vehicle Trip Charge/Trip 2.00 $75.00 $150.00 Project Management and Report Review/Hour 1.00 $95.00 $95.00 OPTIONAL -EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISHING SYSTEM AND WATER SPRAY AND PENETRATION TEST Note: To be provided upon request. ESTIMATED BUDGET WITH ADDITIVE OPTION $9,691.00 5058 Brush Creek • Fort Worth, TX 76119 • ph 817-496-5600 • fax 817-496-5608 TearnUES.com 4 Proposal No. 1114764 Project Name Far Northwest Library -Preliminary; Fort Worth, Texas PROPOSAL ASSUMPTIONS AND BASIS FOR ESTIMATE Project 1. It is our understanding that a new single story Far Northwest Library building with an approximate gross footprint of 18,000 square Description feet is to be constructed at 1297 Avondale -Haslet Rd in Fort Worth, Texas. Concrete paving is also planned for the proposed structures. We understand that water lines, sanitary sewers, and storm drains will be installed at the proposed development. It is anticipated that slab on grade foundation with drilled piers will be utilized to support the given structures. Construction 1. Enclosed budget is based on bid tab dated: 08/01/2025, civil plans dated: 04/28/2025, structural plans dated: 04/28/2025, Documents geotechnical report dated: 6/21/2024 by CMJ Engineering, construction schedule dated: 7/21/2025. Earthwork 1. The enclosed budget allows up to 10 inspection days to perform field density testing on the sub -grade and fill materials being placed. LIES has assumed monitoring to be performed on an average, 4 hours per day basis, during these tasks. This duration could vary, up or down, depending on the schedule and production of the earthwork contractor. 2. Building Structures: 1 density test for every 2,500 square feet and 6 inch lift. 3. Paving: 1 density test for every 5,000 square feet and 6 inch lift. Mechanical 1. The enclosed budget allows up to 4 inspection days to monitor 44,180 SF of subgrade that will be mechanically lime stabilized. LIES Lime has assumed that an engineering technician could be required on -site for about 13 hours during these tasks. In addition, the Stabilization technician could obtain approximately 1 soil sample for laboratory proctor analysis. This duration could vary, up or down, depending on the schedule and production of the contractor. 2. Lime Treated Subgrade: 1 density test for every 5,000 square feet. Utilities 1. The enclosed budget allows up to 7 inspection days to monitor onsite earthwork relating to utility trench backfill. UES has assumed that an engineering technician could be required on -site for about 53 hours during these tasks. In addition, the technician could obtain approximately 2 soil samples for laboratory proctor analysis. This duration could vary, up or down, depending on the schedule and production of the contractor. 2. Utilities: 1 density test per 6-inch lift per 300 LF. 3. Trench backfill for utilities should be properly placed and compacted in accordance with requirements of local City standards. Concrete 1. The enclosed budget allows up to 25 inspection days to monitor concrete placement and testing. LIES has assumed that an engineering technician could be required on -site for about 118 hours during these tasks. In addition, the technician would be on -site to mold approximately 150 test cylinders. This duration could vary, up or down, depending on the schedule and production of the 2. Concrete cylinders will be cast at a minimum rate of 5 cylinders per mix per day or one set of 5 cylinders per mix per 100 CY, whichever is greater, on all pours. 3. Paving: 1 set of 5 test cylinders every 100 cubic yards. 4. Building Structure: 1 set of 5 test cylinders every 100 cubic yards. 5. Stand-alone cylinder pickups are assumed to be required on all concrete pours. Structural 1. Enclosed budget allows up to 4 inspection days to complete all visual inspections within the building. LIES has assumed monitoring Steel to be performed on an average, 4 hour per day basis, during this task. 2. Structural steel inspections will consist of visual inspection of welds and bolted connections. 3. Structural Steel: 1 trip every 5,000 square feet. 5058 Brush Creek • Fort Worth, TX 76119 • ph 817-496-5600 • fax 817-496-5608 TeamUES.conn 5 Proposal No. 1114764 Project Name I Far Northwest Library -Preliminary; Fort Worth, Texas PROPOSAL ASSUMPTIONS AND BASIS FOR ESTIMATE General 1. Field testing services will be provided on an "as requested" basis when scheduled by your representative. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to properly schedule our services. To schedule our services please contact our dispatcher at 817-507-0546 during our office hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. LIES shall not be held responsible for tests not performed as a result of a failure to schedule our services or any subsequent damage caused as a result of a lack of testing. 2. LIES requests that Client arranges for a coordination/scheduling meeting at the onset of each major work task (e.g., Earthwork - Buildings, Foundations, Concrete - Buildings) to verify testing and inspection scope, schedule, and assumptions. 3. All time is for a minimum of four hours or as noted and is charged Portal to Portal from LIES's Fort Worth offices. Overtime rates will be applicable for services performed in excess of 8 hours per day and on Saturdays and Sundays. Services performed on holidays will be billed at 2.0 times the regular hourly rate. 4. Work performed over 8 hours portal to portal, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and weekend time, will be considered overtime work and will be billed at a rate of 1.5 times the appropriate hourly rate in addition to any applicable test fees. 5. Estimate is valid for 90 days from the proposal date shown above. 6. 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 4th day and continue until signed authorization is received in our office. 7. For projects with new clients, 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 the site to perform the work. 8. The contractor shall be responsible for providing a protected storage container for concrete cylinders at a point on the job site mutually agreeable with LIES for the purpose of storing concrete cylinders until they are transported to the Laboratory. The container shall be constructed and equipped to maintain the environment specified for initial curing in ASTM C31 (section 10.1.2). 9. Measurement uncertainty is not taken into account by LIES when issuing statements of conformity as to whether tested items pass or fail specified values (ISO 17025-17, 7.1.3). 10. Project Engineering services on materials engineering and testing, for consultation, analysis, report preparation and review, and supervision and scheduling of field and laboratory personnel will be charged on a "per report" basis. 11. LIES utilizes a proprietary electronic laboratory data management and report generation system. CMT reports prepared in Adobe PDF format are emailed to the Client and their designees. LIES also provides an extranet where CMT reports can be accessed by the Client at any time. 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