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HomeMy WebLinkAbout064927 - General - Contract - University of Texas at ArlingtonCSC No. 64927 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON This interlocal Cooperation Contract (this "Contract") is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City") and the University of Texas at Arlington ("UTA"), collectively the Contracting Parties, and pursuant to authority granted in, and in compliance with, the interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas Government Code. I. Findings: Each party finds that the subject of this Contract is necessary for the benefit of the public and that each has the legal authority to perform and to provide the government functions or services which are the subject matter of this Contract; and Each party finds that the performance of this Contract is in its common interest and that the division or payment of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this Contract; and II. Contracting Parties: The Receiving Party: City of Fort Worth, Texas ("City"), a municipal corporation of the State of Texas. Attn: Riad Nusrallah, P.E. Sr. Professional Engineer City of Fort Worth Transportation Public Works 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102 Email: Riad.Nusrallah@fortworthtexas.gov Telephone: (817) 392-2729 Agreement terms and all other matters: See Section IX OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 1 of 13 The performing party: The University of Texas at Arlington ("UTA"), a State University of Higher Education established under the laws of the State of Texas as an institution of the University of Texas System. Programmatic Matters: Xinbao (Paul) Yu, Ph.D., P.E. Professor University of Texas at Arlington Department of Civil Engineering BOX 19308 429 Nedderman Hall 416 Yates Street Arlington, TX 76019 Email: abolmaali@uta.edu Telephone: 817-272-5055 Fax. 817-272-2630 reement terms and all other matters: See Section IX III. Statement of Services to be Performed 1. UTA will evaluate the suitability of an existing pavement section in the Meadowbrook Neighborhood in Council District 11 for stabilization using lime, cement, and emulsified asphalt, and to develop Full -Depth Reclamation (FDR) mix designs based on laboratory testing and comparative performance assessment. The results will support selection of the most effective stabilization strategy and determine whether corrective aggregate is required to meet performance standards. The evaluation request is detailed in the attached "Exhibit A." Compensation amounts to $30,000. 2. UTA will conduct a comprehensive review of publicly available soil property databases for the City of Fort Worth. The focus will be on open -source datasets, including a general collection of soil properties citywide. One primary source will be the Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO), which provides extensive soil information compiled by the National Cooperative Soil Survey over the past century. UTA will identify and filter critical soil properties relevant to civil engineering, particularly for road subgrade conditions. These properties will include, but are not limited to, soil classification, liquid limit, and plasticity index. Compensation amounts to $20,000. Page 2 of 13 IV. Contract Amount Compensation by the City to UTA under this Contract is an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00). This Contract may be amended from time to time to add scope and increased amounts. V. Payments UTAwill invoice the City for their services based on the compensation amounts in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B", in a lump sum. City will remit payments to UTA for services satisfactorily performed under this Contract in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 2251, Texas Government Code. The payments shall be submitted to our remittance address. The address is: The University of Texas at Arlington Grant and Contracts Accounting Services P.O. Box 739549 Dallas, TX 75373 For any questions or concerns, please contact us at gca@uta.edu. All other communication should continue to be mailed to the physical address: The University of Texas at Arlington, 219 West Main Street, Box 19136, Arlington, TX 76019-0136 (Attn: Grant and Contract Accounting), with reference to the Principal Investigator, Xinbao (Paul) Yu, and project service title. Payments made under this Contract will (1) fairly compensate Performing Party for the services performed under this Contract, (2) be made from current revenues available to Receiving Party. VI. Warranties Performing Party warrants that (1) it has authority to perform the services under authority granted in Section 65.31, Texas Education Code and Chapter 791, Texas Government Code; (2) it has all necessary power and has received all necessary approvals to execute and deliver this Contract; and (3) the representative signing this Contract on its behalf is authorized by its governing body to sign this Contract. Receiving Partywarrants that (1) the services are necessary and authorized for activities that are properly within its statutory functions and programs; (2) it has the authority to contract for the services under authority granted in Chapter 791, Texas Government Code. (3) it has all necessary power and has received all necessary approvals to execute and deliver this Page 3 of 13 Contract; and (4) the representative signing this Contract on its behalf is authorized by its governing body to sign this Contract. VII. Term of the Agreement This Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date established below and shall terminate upon the exhaustion of the funds or the expiration of two (2) years from the Effective Date, unless terminated sooner under Section VIII. VIII. Termination In the event of a material failure by a Contracting Party to perform its duties and obligations in accordance with the terms of this Contract, the other party may terminate this Contract upon sixty (60) days' advance written notice of termination setting forth the nature of the material failure; provided that, the material failure is through no fault of the terminating party. The termination will not be effective if the material failure is fully cured prior to the end of the 60-day period. This Contract may be terminated by the written agreement of both Parties. Termination or cancellation of this Contract shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Contracting Parties accrued priorto termination. Upon termination, Receiving Party shall pay Performing Party for all reasonable and non -cancellable expenses incurred or committed to be expended as of the effective termination date. UTA shall invoice the Receiving Party for all such items within sixty (60) days of the termination notice. IX. Notices All notices, communications and reports required or permitted under this Contract shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses shown below, unless and until either party is otherwise notified in writing by the other party, at the following addresses. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of actual receipt. If intended for Receiving Party, to: Riad Nusrallah Sr. Professional Engineer City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-392-2729 Riad.Nusrallah@fortworthtexas.gov If intended for UTA, to: PROGRAMMATIC ONLY Xinbao (Paul) Yu, Ph.D., P.E. Professor University of Texas at Arlington Department of Civil Engineering BOX 19308 429 Nedderman Hall 416 Yates Street Arlington, TX 76019 Email: abolmaali@uta.edu Telephone: 817-272-5055 Fax. 817-272-2630 AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER MATTERS: Jeremy Forsberg Associate Vice President for Research The University of Texas at Arlington Box 19145 Arlington, TX 76019-0145 Phone: 817-272-2105 Fax: none, not applicable Email: ogcs@uta.edu Page 5 of 13 Executed and effective as of the date subscribed by the party whose signature makes this Contract fully executed ("Effective Date") by the following duly authorized representatives of the Contracting Parties: CITY OF FORT WORTH: Performing Party University of Texas, Arlington Jeremy Forsberg Associate Vice President for Research see date in signature stamp Receiving Party CITY OF FORT WORTH i Jesica McEachern Assistant City Manager Date: 02/09/2026 �4.ttR+M� 7 L Lauren Prieur (Feb 5, 2026 17:14:15 CST) Lauren Prieur Director, Transportation and Public Works : F00 ORr as Attest: ;''�A R9,dd �o { PVo o=d PPS ?pad nEXA?4p APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Douglas Black (Feb 6, 2026 16:32:54 CST) Douglas Black Sr. Assistant City Attorney OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 6 of 13 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 Riad Nusrallah Page 7 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF WORK Research Request: Evaluation of Pavement Material Suitability and Full -Depth Reclamation (FDR) Mix Designs Budget Cap: $30,000 Objective The purpose of this research is to evaluate the suitability of an existing 11-inch pavement section for stabilization using lime, cement, and emulsified asphalt, and to develop Full -Depth Reclamation (FDR) mix designs based on laboratory testing and comparative performance assessment. The results will support selection of the most effective stabilization strategy and determine whether corrective aggregate is required to meet performance standards. Task 1.1 — Collection of Samples and Laboratory Testing The research team will collect representative pavement and base material samples from the project location (Meadowbrook Area, CD 11) and conduct laboratory characterization tests following the 2024 TxDOT spec. These tests will include, but are not limited to: • Particle size distribution (gradation) • Atterberg limits • Sand equivalent • Moisture -density relationships • Unconfined compressive strength test • Any additional tests required to assess suitability for lime, cement, or emulsified asphalt stabilization The objective of this task is to determine the physical and engineering properties of the existing 11-inch pavement section and evaluate its compatibility with various stabilization treatments. Task 1.2 — Development of Full -Depth Reclamation (FDR) Mix Designs Using the material properties obtained from Task 1.1, the research team will perform mix designs for the following FDR stabilization alternatives: • Lime stabilization • Cement stabilization Page 8 of 13 • Emulsified asphalt stabilization Each mix design will include recommended additive contents, expected performance behavior, moisture requirements, and curing considerations based on TxDOT standards and best practices. Task 1.3 — Evaluation of Gradation, Performance, and Corrective Aggregate Needs The research team will evaluate whether the in -place material gradation and performance characteristics satisfy the requirements of the FDR mix designs. This evaluation will determine whether corrective aggregate is needed to optimize gradation, improve stability, or meet performance specifications. The assessment will incorporate: • Comparison of the existing gradation to ideal FDR gradation envelopes • Evaluation of performance indicators from Task 1.2 mix designs • Review of TxDOT FDR performance data from similar past projects Based on these comparisons, the research team will provide recommendations regarding corrective aggregate supplementation and the most suitable stabilization method. Deliverables • Summary of laboratory test results and material characterization • FDR mix design reports for lime, cement, and emulsified asphalt stabilization • Assessment of corrective aggregate needs and performance justification • Comparative analysis of the different FDR methods and cost • Final report summarizing findings, recommendations, and documentation of all project tasks Page 9 of 13 EXHIBIT"B" SCOPE OF WORK Soil Map Proposal for City of Fort Worth Budget Cap: $20,000 Introduction Premature pavement failures characterized by deep subgrade soil cracking have been documented in the Meadowbrook Drive area of Fort Worth, Texas. While pavement -only repairs may appear cost-effective in the short term, they often result in recurrent failures and increased long-term maintenance expenditures. Addressing subgrade deficiencies offers a more sustainable and cost-efficient solution by mitigating the underlying cause of pavement distress. To achieve this, a comprehensive understanding of subgrade conditions is essential for informed and effective street rehabilitation planning. However, existing public soil data is fragmented, unintegrated, and difficult to access, requiring engineers to manually search and filter information. Additionally, valuable geotechnical data generated during routine maintenance activities is not systematically stored or utilized. This soil map project proposes the development of an interactive ArcGIS-based map database that consolidates existing public soil information and provides input capabilities for new geotechnical reports. By centralizing and visualizing subgrade data, this tool will enable the City of Fort Worth to improve its understanding of subsurface conditions, support data -driven decision -making, and implement more durable, cost- effective street rehabilitation strategies. Scope of Work and Methodology Task 1. Database Review and Selection of Soil Properties In this task, the research team will conduct a comprehensive review of publicly available soil property databases for the City of Fort Worth. The focus will be on open -source datasets, including a general collection of soil properties citywide. One primary source will be the Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO), which provides extensive soil information compiled by the National Cooperative Soil Survey over the past century. SSURGO links soil maps to detailed data on soil components and their properties for each mapped unit. Drawing on professional engineering experience, the researchers will identify and filter critical soil properties relevant to civil engineering, particularlyfor road subgrade conditions. These properties will include, but are not limited to, soil classification, liquid limit, and plasticity index. Deliverables for this task include: 1. A report of a review of soil property databases. 2. A table summarizing key soil properties essential to geotechnical engineering. Page 10 of 13 Figure 1: An example of SSURGO information on Fort Worth Task 2. Data Integration and Map Development Based on the deliverables from Task 1, relevant soil data will be downloaded from publicly available sources and filtered to include only the soil properties most critical for geotechnical engineering applications. Using ArcGIS Pro, a professional Geographic Information System (GIS) platform developed by Esri, the data will be processed and integrated with the City of Fort Worth shapefile. The soil database will be summarized and used to generate three depth -specific soil layers, which will be visualized on a citywide interactive map. Users will be able to select different depth information using a slider, and detailed soil properties will be displayed in pop -ups for any location on the map. Additionally, a dedicated function will allow users to add new geotechnical report attachments directly onto the map via form input. Once submitted, the report location will be marked with a circular point, and clicking the marker will open the associated geotechnical report. The map will be developed in ArcGIS Pro and will be published online, allowing users to access it through a web interface and submit geotechnical reports with ease. An example of the ArcGIS interface is shown below. Page 11 of 13 5ampte Date' S.d Company Wama• location vl Bwelrvle Sample' Ir air W aw PI)F Attachment' p.q. . Deliverables for this task include: I . A civil eI gineel'lllg—specific soil properties database provided as a compressed .zip file. 2. Development of a doll ellallleerillg—Specific soil map for the City of Fort North. mcol'porating three representative depth layers. 3. Design of a dedicated function to enable h1ture integration of geoteclmlcal report input. Final Deliverables I . 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Example of a gueodatabase rschenia report Page 13 of 13 106772-EPIA-Interlocal Agreement with University of Texas at Arlington Interim Agreement Report 2026-01-30 Created: 2026-01-30 By: Andrea Munoz (Andrea. M unoz@fortworthtexas.gov) Status: Out for Filling Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAgyA1lMsSdTg_TCKOxbabPOnLUvxeRWA0 Agreement History Agreement history is the list of the events that have impacted the status of the agreement prior to the final signature. A final audit report will be generated when the agreement is complete. "106772-EPIA-Interlocal Agreement with University of Texas at Arlington" History Document created by Andrea Munoz (Andrea.Munoz@fortworthtexas.gov) 2026-01-30 - 6:15:12 AM GMT- IP address: 204.10.90.100 Document emailed to Riad Nusrallah (Riad.Nusrallah@fortworthtexas.gov) for signature 2026-01-30 - 2:29:43 PM GMT ZZ Document shared with Seidi Tovar (Seidi.Tovar@fortworthtexas.gov) by Andrea Munoz (Andrea. 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Routing and Transmittal Slip Transportation & Public Works Department DOCUMENT TITLE: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON M&C N/A 106772 CSO # DOC#_ 1 DATE: 01 /30/2026 TO: INITIALS DATE OUT 1. Riad Nusrallah - review -,t/ 01/30/26 2. Zelalem Arega - review ZA 01/30/26 3. Mary Hanna - reviewer 01/30/26 4. Patricia Wadsack - review j�(,'�/ i 02/05/26 5. Lauren Prieur - signature xxv Pr-r 02/05/26 6. Doug Black - signature oo� ias eieox R 02/06/26 7. Jesica McEachern - signature CA 02/09/26 8. Riad Nusrallah - send to UTA 9. UTA - signature 10. Riad Nusrallah - review 11.. Jannette Goodall - signature a e«e�ooda„ 03/25/2026 12. Riad Nusrallah 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 ®No RUSH: ❑ Yes ❑ No SAME DAY:❑ Yes ❑ No NEXT DAY:❑ Yes ❑ No ROUTING TO CSO: ❑ Yes ❑ No Action Required:. ❑ Attach Signature, Initial and Notary Tabs ❑ As Requested ❑ For Your Information ® Signature/Routing and or Recording ❑ Comment 0 File FORTWORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: University of Texas at Arlington Subject of the Agreement: Interlocal Agreement with University of Texas at Arlington Please see statement of services on page 2 of the agreement. M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 8 If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 8 No ❑ If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8 *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. 106772 *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) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.