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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 Plummer Associates, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas
("Consultant"), for a project generally described as: Consulting Services Associated with the
Application for Permit Renewal for Mary's Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility and 210
Authorization ("Project") — Project No. C01239.
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 $50,000.00 ("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
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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.
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 respondeaf 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 INDEMNIFY AND 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
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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
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
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(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
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
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 XIII
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
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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 XIV
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 XV
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 XVI
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 XVII
Notices
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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: Stacy Walters
Water Department
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Consultant:
Plummer Associates, Inc.
Attn: Ashley Lewis
8911 N Capital of TX Hwy
Building 1 — Ste 1350
Austin, Texas 78759
All other notices may be provided as described above or via electronic means.
Article XVIII
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.
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Article XIX
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 XX
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 XXI
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 XXI
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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 apart of Agreement:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
Duly executed by each parry'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
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Ms. Stacy Walters
City of Fort Worth
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RE: Consulting Services Associated with the Application for Permit Renewal for Mary's Creek Wastewater
Treatment Facility and 210 Authorization
Dear Ms. Walters,
On behalf of Plummer Associates, Inc., we are pleased to provide the City of Fort Worth with this Scope of
Services and budget for assisting with services associated with the renewal of Mary's Creek Water Reclamation
Facility Permit (WQ0015668001) and preparing a 210 Authorization for domestic reuse.
This proposal includes our Scope of Services (Attachment A), which identifies Basic Services and Additional
Services, as well as a project budget (Attachment B) for our Basic Services. Attachment A includes information
on our proposed scope and schedule. Attachment B includes information on our proposed cost estimate of
Basic Services. We are proposing the Basic Services be provided on a time and materials basis for an amount
not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
As your consultant, our team provides wastewater permitting expertise and long-standing relationships with
the City. We believe that our understanding of the Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility combined with
our extensive permitting experience can provide you with the client service and technical excellence required
to maintain your wastewater permit. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the City of Fort Worth on this
project. Please feel free to reach out to me at 512-687-2154 or alewis@plummer.com with any questions.
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF FORT WORTH
MARY'S CREEK WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL
SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Fort Worth (CLIENT) has requested Plummer Associates, Inc., (CONSULTANT) to assist with a
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit renewal for the Mary's Creek Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF) Permit [Permit No. WQ0015668001). The existing TPDES permit expires on
August 12, 2027. In accordance with requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ), the application for renewal of the permit must be submitted a minimum of 180 days prior to its
expiration date. Therefore, the permit application must be submitted to TCEQ prior to February 13, 2027.
In addition to the TPDES permit renewal, the CLIENT has requested that the CONSULTANT assist with
submitting an application to obtain coverage under 30 TAC Chapter 210 reuse authorization (210
Authorization) for Mary's Creek WRF. The 210 Authorization allows for the beneficial reuse of treated
domestic wastewater effluent.
Included in this Scope of Work are descriptions of BASIC SERVICES and ADDITIONAL SERVICES. BASIC
SERVICES are those services known to be required for the renewal of a TPDES permit. A specific scope and
budget for BASIC SERVICES is provided. BASIC SERVICES include preparing the application for a renewal of
the TPDES permit, a new 210 Authorization application, and assistance during TCEQ processing,
ADDITIONAL SERVICES are those services that are not typically required during a renewal of the TPDES
permit but can sometimes be necessary. CONSULTANT will not conduct ADDITIONAL SERVICES unless
requested by CLIENT.
BASIC SERVICES
The BASIC SERVICES proposed for this Scope of Work assume that a permit renewal without changes is
desired by CLIENT. BASIC SERVICES consist of three tasks. Pursuant to these tasks, CONSULTANT will assist
CLIENT with the preparation and processing of a TPDES permit application. CONSULTANT will also assist
CLIENT with the review of draft TPDES permits. The BASIC SERVICES tasks are as follows:
Task I — Prepare Permit Renewal Application
CONSULTANT will prepare application to renew the TPDES permit for Mary's Creek WRF. Application
forms will be completed and appropriate attachments to the application forms will be prepared. Copies
of the draft application will be provided to CLIENT for review. Copies of the final application will be
prepared for submittal to TCEQ.
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A. Gather Appropriate Information
CONSULTANT will review the information available from the previous permit application. CONSULTANT
will provide CLIENT with a list of additional information needs and the appropriate format for presenting
additional information.
B. Prepare Permit Application Documents
CONSULTANT will complete the application forms, assemble the necessary worksheets, and prepare
appropriate attachments. Application information will consist of description of the proposed facility,
listing of the major treatment units with dimensions of each unit, process flow diagram(s), facility site
plan, and location maps(s).
CONSULTANT will provide draft copies of the permit application documents for CLIENT review. Comments
from CLIENT will be appropriately incorporated into the application. CONSULTANT's BASIC SERVICES
assume that the application will be finalized within two rounds of review. CONSULTANT will coordinate
with the CLIENT to obtain signatures. CONSULTANT will coordinate with the CLIENT to resolve comments
and provide a final PDF of the application.
A total of two copies of the final application document will be prepared for the permit: one copy will be
submitted to TCEQ and one copy is for publicdisplay. CONSULTANT will submit the permit application as
an electronic copy via TCEQ's file transfer protocol (FTP) site and the hardcopy to TCEQ. An application
fee will be due to TCEQ at the time the application is submitted. The application fee is the responsibility
of CLIENT.
C. Respond to TCEQ During Administrative Review Process
CONSULTANT will assist CLIENT with responding to TCEQ requests for additional information during the
administrative review until TCEQ declares the application administratively complete. CONSULTANT will
provide a hard copy of the permit application to CLIENT for the public viewing location. CLIENT is
responsible for placing a copy of the permit application in the location for public viewing identified in the
permit application.
D. Publication of Notice of Application
A public notice of the administratively complete application will be required by TCEQ. Bilingual notification
requirements may require additional publication in a language other than English. The determination of
whether the alternative language publication is required for the permit renewal will be made during
preparation of the permit application documents. CONSULTANT will assist with identifying and
coordinating with the newspaper and preparing the public notice in English and another language, if
required. CONSULTANT will assist the CLIENT with obtaining required proof of publication and providing
TCEQ with the necessary documentation. The cost of publication, payable to the newspapers, will be the
responsibility of CLIENT.
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Task II — Assist Durine Permit Aoalication Processin¢ and Review Until Permit Issuance
Pursuant to this task, CONSULTANT will provide services related to technical and regulatory review of the
draft TPDES permit prepared by TCEQ. Services include the following:
A. Assist with Responding to Review Comments
CONSULTANT will assist CLIENT with responding to TCEQ requests for additional information during the
technical review of the permit application. TCEQ may conduct a pre -technical review during the
administrative review, during which CONSULTANT will also assist with responses. CONSULTANT will assist
the CLIENT with tracking the application through the permitting process. TCEQ may request minor changes
to the application during the technical review process. CONSULTANT will provide the CLIENT with
necessary changes to the application so the CLIENT can submit them to TCEQ and update the public
viewing copy. CLIENT initiated changes to the application after permit application submittal will be
considered an ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
B. Review and Comment on Draft TPDES Permit
CONSULTANT will review the initial draft permit and assist CLIENT with a written response, including
requests for changes to the permit. CONSULTANT will review TCEQ's revised draft permit for consistency
with any requested changes. CONSULTANT may also communicate via telephone with TCEQ permitting
staff during this process. For purposes of this scope, it is assumed that two (2) rounds of review of the
revised draft of the permit will be acceptable to the CLIENT and further rounds of draft permit review will
not be necessary. Review and comment on additional drafts of the permit will be considered ADDITIONAL
SERVICES.
C. Publication of Notice Preliminary Decision
A public notice of TCEQ's decision to renew the permit will be required by TCEQ. Bilingual notification
requirements may require additional publication in a language other than English. CONSULTANT will assist
with identifying and coordinating with the newspaper and preparing the public notice in English and
another language, if required. CONSULTANT will assist the CLIENT with obtaining required proof of
publication and providing TCEQ with the necessary documentation. The cost of publication, payable to
the newspapers, will be the responsibility of CLIENT.
D. Review Final TPDES Permit
CONSULTANT will review the final issued permit to verify that the permit reflects the conditions that
CLIENT accepted during the draft permit process. CONSULTANT will contact TCEQ to make necessary
corrections, if necessary.
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Task III — Obtain 210 Authorization
This task includes the preparation and submittal of an application to obtain 210 Authorization for reuse
of domestic reclaimed water from the Mary's Creek WRF. The work will include compiling documentation,
such as treatment plant information, distribution and storage details, proposed reclaimed water users,
maps, and supporting attachments for the application.
CONSULTANT will provide draft copies of the 210 authorization application documents for CLIENT review.
Comments from CLIENT will be appropriately incorporated into the application. CONSULTANT's BASIC
SERVICES assumes that the application will be finalized within two rounds of review. CONSULTANT will
coordinate with the CLIENT to resolve comments and provide a final PDF of the application. One copy of
the final application document will be submitted to TCEQ. CONSULTANT will coordinate with the CLIENT
to obtain application signatures. CONSULTANT will submit the application as an electronic copy via TCEQ's
file transfer protocol (FTP) site and the hardcopy to TCEQ.
CONSULTANT will assist CLIENT in responding to TCEQ requests for additional information during the
review of the application. CONSULTANT will review the initial draft 210 Authorization and assist CLIENT
with a response, including requests for changes to the 210 Authorization. CONSULTANT will review TCEQ's
revised draft 210 Authorization for consistency with any requested changes. CONSULTANT may also
communicate via telephone with TCEQ permitting staff during this process. For purposes of this scope, it
is assumed that two (2) rounds of review of the revised draft of the 210 Authorization will be acceptable
to the CLIENT and further rounds of draft permit review will not be necessary. Review and comment on
additional drafts of the permit will be considered ADDITIONAL SERVICES.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
ADDITIONAL SERVICES are tasks not currently a part of the BASIC SERVICES for this project, but which
CLIENT may request as ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Following are examples of activities that might be
performed as ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
• Prepare for and attend additional meetings to discuss the project, beyond that provided for in
BASIC SERVICES.
• Prepare application forms and documents required for application requesting changes or
amendments to the TPDES permits.
• Prepare detailed review of new or more stringent permit limits or conditions, such as dissolved
salts permit limits, or lower limits for conventional pollutants.
• Review of TCEQ water quality discharge model.
• Conduct field reconnaissance to collect data or information not provided by CLIENT.
• Prepare to serve or serve as an expert witness on behalf of CLIENT.
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• Provide technical or procedural support if proposed permit is protested, a public meeting is
requested, a contested case hearing is requested, or public comment(s) are received.
CONSULTANT will perform ADDITIONAL SERVICES only as authorized to do so by CLIENT.
SCHEDULE
The project schedule for development of the TPDES application is driven primarily by the permit
application due date, which is February 13, 2027. The project schedule for development of the 210
Authorization application will also be driven by the TPDES permit application submittal. Based on these
requirements, the following anticipated application (TPDES and 210 Authorization) schedule is provided:
Milestone
Target Date
Project Kick-off
8/17/2026
Request for Information to CLIENT
9/14/2026
CLIENT response to RFI
10/26/2026
Draft applications to CLIENT
12/7/2026
Final Applications Complete
1/18/2027
Submittal of Applications to TCEQ
2/13/2027
Once the TPDES application is submitted to TCEQ, the schedule is driven by TCDXs own internal target for
completing a permit renewal process. TCEQ's schedule for a renewal is generally around 16 months but
depends on the agency's available resources for processing. CONSULTANT will provide additional
information on the processing schedule as it becomes available.
Similarly for the 210 Authorization, the schedule depends on the TCEQs available resource for processing
the application. A 210 Authorization typically takes approximately 2 months for processing. CONSULTANT
will provide additional information on the processing schedule as it becomes available.
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
1. Basic Services of CONSULTANT
CLIENT shall pay CONSULTANT for Basic Services of CONSULTANT rendered for "Scope of Services" as
provided in this agreement. Compensation for BASIC SERVICES shall be paid on a time and materials
basis not to exceed $50,000.00. CONSULTANT will provide approximately monthly invoices with the
amount spent at the close of the month prior. The budget for BASIC SERVICES does not include the
application fee, laboratory costs, and public notice publication costs, CLIENT will pay application fees,
laboratory costs, and public notice costs.
Project Budget
Task I —Application Production Through First Notice
$ 23,000.00
Task II —Assist During Permit Application Processing and Review Until Permit
Issuance
$ 10,000.00
Task III —Assistance with 210 Authorization
$ 15,000.00
Project Management
2,000.00
Total for Basic Services
� 504000.00
Cost reimbursable compensation is based on Consultant's hourly labor rates as shown in the Hourly Fee
Schedule for Professional Services in Attachment B.
Additional Services will be conducted only as authorized by the Client. Compensation for Additional
Services will be determined if the Additional Services are needed or desired by the Client.
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ATTACHMENT B t
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PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC.
HOURLY FEE SCHEDULE PLUMMER
2025
Principal
345.00
Subject Matter Expert
325.00
Senior Project Manager
325.00
Principal Construction Manager
300.00
Senior Project Manager Engineer Scientist
265.00
Senior Construction Manager
250.00
Geospatial Manager
250.00
Project Manager Engineer Scientist
225.00
Senior Staff Professional
220.00
Project Engineer Scientist
190.00
CAD Manager
185.00
Project Construction Manager
180.00
Senior Geospatial
175.00
Senior Resident Project Representative
170.00
Senior CAD
165.00
Staff Construction Manager
150.00
Staff Engineer Scientist
150.00
Staff Professional
140.00
Staff CAD
130.00
Senior Admin
120.00
Staff Geospatial
110.00
Staff Admin
105.00
Intern Engineer Scientist
85.00
• Billing rates may be adjusted by up to 5 percent annually (at the beginning of each
calendar year) during the term of this agreement.
• A multiplier of 1.15 will be applied to all direct expenses.
• Fleet Vehicles charge at $1,500 per month, $150 per day.
• A technology charge will be billed at $5 per labor hour.
FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Plummer Associates, Inc.
Subject of the Agreement:
Consulting Services Associated with the Application for Permit Renewal for Mary's Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility and 210 Authorization
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No B
If so, the M&C must be attached to the cono'act.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8
If so, provide the original conli-acl number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 8 No ❑
if unsin•e, see back page for permanenl contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? I Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is
Confidenlial, please list what informalion is Confidential and the page it is localed.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No ig
*ff so, please enstwe ii is altached to the approving MdcC or attached to the cono-aci.
Project Number: If applicable. C01239
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 8 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicales the informalion is required and if the informalion is not provided, the cono-acl will be
reou,ned to the deparoneni.