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CONTRACT NO. 5
City of Fort Worth, Texas
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth (the "City"), and Halff Associates,
Inc. (the "ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described as the Extension of the
Elizabeth Creek Sanitary Sewer Line.
Article I
Scope of Services
A. The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachment A.
Article II
Compensation
A. The ENGINEER's compensation is set forth in Attachment B.
Article III
Terms of Payment
Payments to the ENGINEER will be made as follows:
A. Invoice and Payment
(1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation to
reasonably substantiate the invoices.
(2) Monthly invoices will be issued by the ENGINEER for all work
performed under this AGREEMENT. Invoices are due and payable
within 30 days of receipt.
(3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Article I, the final
payment of any balance will be due within 30 days of receipt of the
final invoice.
(4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing,0nly that portion so
contested will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion
will be paid. The City will exercise reasonableness in contesting any
bill or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on any contested
portion of the billing until mutually resolved.
(5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings
contested in good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the
ENGINEER may, after giving seven (7 days) w
suspend services under this AGREEMENT
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including interest In the event of suspension of services, the
ENGINEER shall have no liability to CITY for delays or damages
caused the CITY because of such suspension of services.
Article IV
Obligations of the Engineer
Amendments to Article IV, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. General
The ENGINEER will serve as the CITY's professional engineering
representative under this Agreement, providing professional engineering
consultation and advice and furnishing customary services incidental
thereto.
B. Standard of Care
The standard of care applicable to the ENGINEER's services will be the
degree of skill and diligence normally employed in' the State of Texas by
professional engineers or consultants performing the same or similar
services at the time such services are performed.
C. Subsurface Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity
for subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or
other subsurface investigations in connection with design and
engineering work to be performed hereunder The ENGINEER shall
also advise the CITY concerning the results of same. Such
surveys, tests, and investigations shall be furnished by the CITY,
unless otherwise specified in Attachment A.
(2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface
investigations, the actual characteristics may vary significantly
between successive test points and sample intervals and at
locations other than where observations, exploration, and
investigations have been made. Because of the inherent
uncertainties in subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated
underground conditions may occur that could affect the total
PROJECT cost and/or execution. These conditions and
cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of the ENGINEER.
D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans
in ink on reproducible plastic film sheets, or as otherwise approved by
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including interest In the event of suspension of services, the
ENGINEER shall have no liability to CITY for delays or damages
caused the CITY because of such suspension of services.
Article IV
Obligations of the Engineer
Amendments to Article IV, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. General
The ENGINEER will serve as the CITY's professional engineering
representative under this Agreement, providing professional engineering
consultation and advice and furnishing customary services incidental
thereto.
B. Standard of Care
The standard of care applicable to the ENGINEER's services will be the
degree of skill and diligence normally employed in' the State of Texas by
professional engineers or consultants performing the same or similar
services at the time such services are performed.
C. Subsurface Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity
for subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or
other subsurface investigations in connection with design and
engineering work to be performed hereunder The ENGINEER shall
also advise the CITY concerning the results of same. Such
surveys, tests, and investigations shall be furnished by the CITY,
unless otherwise specified in Attachment A.
(2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface
investigations, the actual characteristics may vary significantly
between successive test points and sample intervals and at
locations other than where observations, exploration, and
investigations have been made. Because of the inherent
uncertainties in subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated
underground conditions may occur that could affect the total
PROJECT cost and/or execution. These conditions and
cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of the ENGINEER.
D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans
in ink on reproducible plastic film sheets, or as otherwise approved by
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CITY, which shall become the property of the CITY. CITY may use such
drawings in any manner it desires; provided, however, that the
ENGINEER shall not be liable for the use of such drawings for any project
other than the PROJECT described herein.
E. Engineers Personnel at Construction Site
(1) The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's personnel at a
construction site, whether as on -site representatives or otherwise,
do not make the ENGINEER or its personnel in any way
responsible for those duties that belong to the CITY and/or the
CITY's construction contractors or other entities, and do not relieve
the construction contractors or any other entity of their obligations,
duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all
construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and
procedures necessary for coordinating and completing all portions
of the construction work in Except to the extent of specific site visits
expressly detailed and set forth in Attachment A, the accordance
with the Contract Documents and any health or safety precautions
required by such construction work The ENGINEER and its
personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any
construction contractor or other entity or their employees in
connection with their work or any health or safety precautions.
(2) ENGINEER or its personnel shall have no obligation or
responsibility to visit the construction site to become familiar with
the progress or quality of the completed work on the PROJECT or
to determine, in general, if the work on the PROJECT is being
performed in a manner indicating that the PROJECT, when
completed, will be in accordance with the Contract Documents, nor
shall anything in the Contract Documents or the agreement
between CITY and ENGINEER be construed as requiring
ENGINEER to make exhaustive or continuous on -site inspections
to discover latent defects in the work or otherwise check the quality
or quantity of the work on the PROJECT. If, for any reason, the
ENGINEER should make an on -site observation(s), on the basis of
such on -site observations, if any, the ENGINEER shall endeavor to
keep the CITY informed of any deviation from the Contract
Documents coming to the actual notice of ENGINEER regarding
the PROJECT.
(3) When professional certification of performance or characteristics of
materials, systems or equipment is reasonably required to perform
the services set forth in the Scope of Services, the ENGINEER
shall be entitled to rely upon such certification to establish
materials, systems or equipment and performance criteria to be
required in the Contract Documents.
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F. Opinions of Probable Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules
(1) The ENGINEER shall provide opinions of probable costs based on
the current available information at the time of preparation, in
accordance with Attachment A.
(2) In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic
feasibility projections, and schedules for the PROJECT, the
ENGINEER has no control over cost or price of labor and
materials; unknown or latent conditions of existing equipment or
structures that may affect operation or maintenance costs;
competitive bidding procedures and market conditions; time. or
qualify of performance by third parties; quality, type, management,
or direction of operating personnel; and other economic and
operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate
PROJECT cost or schedule. Therefore, the ENGINEER makes no
warranty that the CITY's actual PROJECT costs, financial aspects,
economic feasibility, or schedules will not vary from the
ENGINEER's opinions, analyses, projections, or estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by the ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic
construction progress payments to the construction contractor will be
based on the ENGINEER's knowledge, information, and belief from
selective sampling and observation that the work has progressed to the
point indicated. Such recommendations do not represent that continuous
or detailed examinations have been made by the ENGINEER to ascertain
that the construction contractor has completed the work in exact
accordance with the Contract Documents; that the final work will be
acceptable in all respects; that the ENGINEER has made an examination
to ascertain how or for what purpose the construction contractor has used
the moneys paid; that title to any of the work, materials, or equipment has
passed to the CITY free and clear of liens, claims, security interests, or
encumbrances; or that there are not other matters at issue between the
CITY and the construction contractor that affect the amount that should be
paid.
H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of
information compiled and furnished by others, and may not always
represent the exact location, type of various components, or exact manner
in which the PROJECT was finally constructed. The ENGINEER is not
responsible for any errors or omissions in the information from others that
is incorporated into the record drawings.
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I. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (MNVBE) participation
In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No.11923, the City has goals
for the participation of minority business enterprises and woman business
enterprises 'in City contracts. Engineer acknowledges the M/WBE goal
established for this contract and its commitment to meet that goal. Any
misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation)
and/or the commission of fraud by the Engineer 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.
J. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of three
(3) years after final payment under this contract, have access to
and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of the ENGINEER involving
transactions relating to this contract ENGINEER agrees that the
CITY shall have access during normal working hours to all
necessary ENGINEER facilities and shall be provided adequate
and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this section. The CITY shall give
ENGINEER reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) ENGINEER further agrees to include in all its subconsultant
agreements hereunder a provision to the effect that the
subconsultant agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of
three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have
access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subconsultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and
further, that the CITY shall have access during normal working
hours to all subconsultant facilities, and shall be provided adequate
and appropriate work space, in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this article together with
subsection (3)hereof. CITY shall give subconsultant reasonable
advance notice of intended audits.
(3) ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photo copy such
documents as may be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to
reimburse ENGINEER for the cost of copies at the rate published in
the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is
performed.
K. ENGINEER's Insurance
(1) Insurance coverage and limits:
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ENGINEER shall provide to the City certificate(s) of insurance
documenting policies of the following coverage at minimum limits which
are to be in effect prior to commencement of work on the PROJECT:
Commercial General Liability
$1,000,000 each occurrence.
$1,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 each accident (or reasonably. equivalent limits of coverage if
written on a split limits basis). Coverage shall be on any vehicle used in
the course of the PROJECT.
Workers Compensation -
Coverage A: statutory limits
Coverage B: $100,000 each accident
$500,000 disease - policy limit
$100,000 disease - each employee
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 each claim/annual aggregate
(2) Certificates of insurance evidencing that the ENGINEER has obtained all
required insurance shall be delivered to the CITY prior to ENGINEER
proceeding with the PROJECT.
(a) Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the CITY an
Additional Insured thereon, as Its interests may appear. The term
CITY shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and
volunteers as respects the contracted services.
(b) Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverages
specified according to items section K(1) and K.(2) of this
agreement are provided under applicable policies documented
thereon.
(c) Any failure on part of the CITY to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirements.
(d) A minimum of thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, non -renewal or
material change in coverage shall be provided to the CITY. A ten
(10) days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non- payment
of premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto ENGINEER's
insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to the respective
Department Director (by name), City of Fort Worth, 1000
Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
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(e) Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the
state of Texas or be otherwise approved by the CITY; and, such
insurers shall be acceptable to the CITY in terms of their financial
strength and solvency.
(f) Deductible limits, or self insured retentions, affecting insurance
required herein may be acceptable to the CITY at its sole
discretion; and, in lieu of traditional insurance, any alternative
coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention
groups must be also approved. Dedicated financial resources or
letters of credit may also be acceptable to the City.
(g) Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
(h) The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring
expense, to review the ENGINEER's insurance policies including
endorsements thereto and, at the CITY's discretion, the
ENGINEER may be required to provide proof of insurance premium
payments.
(I) The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions by endorsements unless such are approved by the city.
(j) The Professional Liability insurance policy, if written on a claims
made basis shall be maintained by the ENGINEER for a minimum
two' (2) year period subsequent to the term of the respective
PROJECT contract with the CITY .unless such coverage is
provided the ENGINEER on an occurrence basis.
(k) The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums required by this agreement It is understood
that insurance cost is an allowable component of ENGINEER's
overhead. .
(I) All insurance required in section K, except for the Professional
Liability insurance policy, shall be written on an occurrence basis in
order to be approved by the CITY
(m) Subconsultants to the. ENGINEER shall be required by the
ENGINEER to maintain the same or reasonably equivalent
insurance coverage as required for the ENGINEER. When
insurance coverage is maintained by subconsultants, ENGINEER
shall provide CITY with documentation thereof on a certificate of
insurance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
herein, in the event a subconsultants insurance coverage is
canceled or terminated, such cancellation or termination shall not
constitute a breach by ENGINEER of the Agreement.
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L. Independent Consultant
The ENGINEER agrees to perform all services -as an independent
consultant and not as a subcontractor, agent, or employee of the CITY.
M. Disclosure
The ENGINEER acknowledges to the CITY that it has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing conflicts of interest or potential
conflicts of interest, including personal financial interest, direct or indirect,
in property abutting the proposed PROJECT and business relationships
with abutting property cities. The ENGINEER further acknowledges that it
will make disclosure in writing of any conflicts of interest which develop
subsequent to the signing of this contract. and prior to final payment under
the contract.
N. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances
(1) If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered
or suspected, the ENGINEER will stop its own work in the affected
portions of the PROJECT to permit testing and evaluation.
(2) If asbestos or other hazardous substances are suspected, the
ENGINEER will, if requested, assist the CITY in obtaining the
services of a qualified subcontractor to manage the remediation
activities of the PROJECT.
O. Permitting Authorities - Design Changes
If permitting authorities require design changes so as to comply with
published design criteria and/or current engineering practice standards
which the executed, the ENGINEER shall revise plans and specifications,
as required, at its own cost and expense. However, if design changes are
required due to the changes in the permitting authorities' published design
criteria and/or practice standards criteria which are published after the
date of this Agreement which the ENGINEER could not have been
reasonably aware of, the ENGINEER shall notify the CITY of such
changes and an adjustment in compensation will be made through an
amendment to this AGREEMENT.
Article V
Obligations of the City
Amendments to Article V, if any, are included in Attachment C.
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A. City -Furnished Data
The CITY will make available to the ENGINEER all technical data in the
CITY's possession relating to the ENGINEER's services on the
PROJECT. The ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and
completeness of the information provided by the CITY except when
verification is necessary to insure the proper delivery of services to be
performed.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to the ENGINEER as required
for the ENGINEER's performance of its services and will provide labor and
safety equipment as required by the ENGINEER for such access. The
CITY will perform, at no cost to the ENGINEER, such tests of equipment,
machinery, pipelines, and other components of the CITY's facilities as
may be required in connection with the ENGINEER's services. The CITY
will be responsible for all acts of the CITY's personnel.
C. Advertisements, Permits, and Access
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services, the CITY will obtain,
arrange, and pay for all advertisements for bids; permits and licenses
required by local, state, or federal authorities; and land, easements,
rights -of -way, and access necessary for the ENGINEER's services or
PROJECT construction.
D. Timely Review
The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies, reports, sketches,
drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice
of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and
financial advisors, and other consultants as the CITY deems appropriate;
and render in writing decisions required by the CITY in a timely manner in
accordance with the project schedule in Attachment O.
E. Prompt Notice
The CITY will give prompt written notice to the ENGINEER whenever
CITY observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the
scope or timing of the ENGINEER's services or of any defect in the work
of the ENGINEER or. construction contractors.
F. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances and Indemnification
(1) To the maximum extent permitted by law, the CITY will indemnify
and release ENGINEER and its officers, employees, and
subcontractors from all claims, damages, losses, and costs,
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including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation expenses
arising out of or relating to the presence, discharge, release, or
escape of hazardous substances, contaminants, or asbestos on or
from the PROJECT. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to
require the CITY to levy, assess or collect any tax to fund this
indemnification.
(2) The indemnification and release required above shall not apply in
the event the discharge, release or escape of hazardous
substances, contaminants, or asbestos is a result of ENGINEER'S
negligence or if such hazardous substance, contaminant or
asbestos is brought onto the PROJECT by ENGINEER.
G. Contractor Indemnification and Claims
The CITY agrees to include in all construction contracts the provisions of
Article IV.E. regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site,
and provisions providing contractor indemnification of the CITY and the
ENGINEER for contractors negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third -Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subcontractors and equipment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, shall maintain
no direct action against the ENGINEER, its officers,
employees, and subcontractors,, for any claim arising out of,
in connection with, or resulting from the engineering services
performed. Only the CITY will be the beneficiary of any
undertaking by the ENGINEER."
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than
the CITY and the ENGINEER and there are no third -party
beneficiaries.
(3) The CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any
other entity or person regarding the PROJECT a provision that
such entity or person shall have no third -party beneficiary rights
under this Agreement.
(4) Nothing contained in this section V.H. shall be construed as a
waiver of any right the CITY has to bring a claim against
ENGINEER.
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I. CITY's Insurance
(1) The CITY may maintain property insurance on certain pre-existing a
structures associated with the PROJECT.
(2) The CITY will ensure that Builders Risk/installation insurance is
maintained at the replacement cost value of the PROJECT. The
CITY may provide ENGINEER a copy of the policy or
documentation of such on a certificate of insurance.
(3) The CITY will specify that the Builders Risk/installation insurance
shall be comprehensive in coverage appropriate to the PROJECT
risks.
J. Litigation Assistance
The Scope of Services does not include costs of the ENGINEER for
required or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring,
defend, or assist in litigation undertaken or defended by the CITY. In the
event CITY requests such services of the ENGINEER, this AGREEMENT
shall be amended or a separate agreement will be negotiated between the
parties.
K. Changes
The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of
Services in this AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's
cost of or time required for performance of the services, an equitable
adjustment will be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT
with appropriate CITY approval.
Article VI
General Legal Provisions
Amendments to Article VI, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. Authorization to Proceed
ENGINEER shall be authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upon
receipt of a written Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
B. Reuse of Project Documents
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products
of the ENGINEER, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are
instruments of service for this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is
completed or not. Reuse, change, or alteration by the CITY or by others
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adding through or on behalf of the CITY of any such instruments of
service without the written permission of the ENGINEER will be at the
CITY's sole risk The final designs, drawings, specifications and
documents shall be owned by the CITY.
C. Force Majeure
The ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in performance
caused by ads of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events
beyond the control of the ENGINEER.
D. Termination
(1) This AGREEMENT may be terminated only by the City for
convenience on 30 days' written notice. This AGREEMENT may be
terminated by either the CITY or the ENGINEER for cause if either
party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and
does not commence correction of such nonperformance with 5
days of written notice and diligently complete the correction
thereafter.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City,
the ENGINEER will be paid for termination expenses as follows:
a) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans,
specifications or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product;
b) Out -of pocket expenses for purchasing storage containers,
microfilm, electronic data files, and other data storage
supplies or services;
c) The time requirements for the ENGINEER'S personnel to
document the work underway at the time the CITY'S
termination for convenience so that the work effort is
suitable for long time storage.
(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGINEER will
submit to the CITY an itemized statement of all termination
expenses. The CITY'S approval will be obtained in writing prior to
proceeding with termination services.
E. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption to Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of the ENGINEER
for the convenience of the CITY. In the event of such suspension, delay,
or interruption, an equitable adjustment in the PROJECT schedule,
commitment and cost of the ENGINEER's personnel and subcontractors,
and ENGINEER's compensation will be made.
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F. Indemnification
(1) The ENGINEER agrees to indemnify and defend the CITY from
any loss, cost, or expense claimed by third parties for property
damage and bodily injury, including death, caused solely by the
negligence or willful misconduct of the ENGINEER, its employees,
officers, and subcontractors in connection with the PROJECT.
(2) If the negligence or willful misconduct of both the ENGINEER and
the CITY (or a person identified above for whom each is liable) is a
cause of such damage or injury, the loss, cost, or expense shall be
shared between the ENGINEER and the CITY in proportion to their'
relative degrees of negligence or willful misconduct as determined
pursuant to T.C.P. & R. Code, section 33.011 (4) (Vernon
Supplement 1996).
G. Assignment
Neither party will assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the
prior written consent of the other party.
H. Interpretation
Limitations on liability and indemnities in this AGREEMENT are business
understandings between the parties and shall apply to all the different
theories of recovery, including breach of contract or warranty, tort
including negligence, strict or statutory liability, or any other cause of
action, except for willful misconduct or gross negligence for limitations of
liability and sole negligence for indemnification. Parties means the CITY
and the ENGINEER, and their officers, employees, agents, and
subcontractors.
I. Jurisdiction
The law of the State of Texas shall govern the validity of this
AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims
related to it- The venue for any litigation related to this AGREEMENT shall
be Tarrant County, Texas.
J. Alternate Dispute Resolution
(1) All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the
CITY and ENGINEER arising out of, or in connection with this
Agreement or the PROJECT, or any breach of any obligation or
duty of CITY or ENGINEER hereunder, will be submitted to
mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, the claim, dispute or other
matter in question shall be submitted to arbitration if both parties
acting reasonably agree that the amount of the dispute is likely to
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be less than $50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs and
expenses. Arbitration shall be in accordance with the Construction
Industry Arbitration Rules ' of the American Arbitration Association
or other applicable rules of the Association then in effect Any award
rendered by the arbitrators less than $50,000, exclusive of
attorney's fees, costs and expenses, will be final, judgment may be
entered thereon in any court having jurisdiction, and will not be
subject to appeal or modification except to the extent permitted by
Sections 10 and 11 of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C.
Sections 10 and 11).
(2) Any award greater than $50,000, exclusive of attorney's fees, costs
and expenses, may be litigated by either party on a de novo basis.
The award shall become final ninety (90) days from the date same
is issued. If litigation is filed by either party within said ninety (90)
day period, the award shall become null and void and shall not be
used by either .party for any purpose in the litigation.
K. Severability and Survival
If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any
reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality, or enforcability will not affect any other provision, and
this AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. Articles V.F:,
VI.B., VI.D., VI.H., VI.I., and VI.J. shall survive termination of this
AGREEMENT for any cause.
L. Observe and Comply
ENGINEER shall at all times observe and comply with all federal and
State laws and regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations
which in any way affect this 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. ENGINEER 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.
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Article VII
Attachments, Schedules, and Signatures
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire
AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. The following attachments.
and schedules are hereby made a part of this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B - Compensation
Attachment C - Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Services
ATTEST:
loria Pearson
City Secretary
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Contract Authorization
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY
Assistan 'ty Attorney
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By:
Mike vroomer
Assistant City Manager
APPROVED
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. Bradley, Jr., P.E.
Director, Water Department
Halff Associates, Inc.
ENGINEER
By:--
ry F. Roberts, P.E.
Assistant Secretary
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ATTACHMENT "A"
General Scope of Services
"Scope of Services set forth herein can only be modified by additions, clarifications, and/or
deletions set forth in the supplemental Scope of Services. In cases of conflict between the
Supplemental Scope of Services and the General Scope of Services, the Supplemental Scope
of Services shall have precedence over the General Scope of Services."
GENERAL
1) Preliminary Conference with City
The Engineers shall attend preliminary conferences with authorized representatives of
the City regarding the scope of project so that the plans and specifications which are to
be developed hereunder by the Engineer will result in providing facilities which are
economical in design and conform to the City's requirements and budgetary constraints.
2) Coordination with Outside Agencies/Public Entities
The Engineer shall coordinate with officials of other outside agencies as may be
necessary for the design of the proposed street, and storm drain and/or water and
wastewater facilities/improvements. It shall be the Engineer's duty hereunder to secure
necessary information from such outside agencies, to meet their requirements.
3) Geotechnical Investigations
The Engineer shall advise the City of test borings, and other subsurface investigations
that may be needed. In the event it is determined necessary to make borings or
excavate test holes or pits, the Engineer shall in coordination with the City and the City's
geotechnical engineering consultant, draw up specifications for such testing program.
The cost of the borings or excavations shall be paid for by the City.
4) Agreements and Permits
The Engineer shall complete all forms/applications to allow the City of Fort Worth to
obtain any and all agreements and/or permits normally required for a project of this size
and type. The Engineer will be responsible for negotiating and coordinating to obtain
approval of the agency issuing the agreement and/or permits and will make any
revisions necessary to bring the plans into compliance with the requirements of said
agency, including but not limited to highways, railroads, water authorities, Corps of
Engineers and other utilities.
5) Design Changes Relating to Permitting Authorities
If permitting authorities require design changes, the Engineer shall revise the plans and
specifications as required at the Engineers own cost and expense, unless such changes
are required due to changes in the design of the facilities made by the permitting
authority. If such changes are required, the Engineer shall notify the City and an
amendment to the contract shall be made if the Engineer incurs additional cost If there
are unavoidable delays, a mutually agreeable and reasonable time extension shall be
negotiated.
6) Plan Submittal
Copies of the original plans shall be provided on reproducible mylar or approved plastic
film sheets, or as otherwise approved by the Department of Engineering and shall
become the property of the City. City may use such drawings in any manner it desires;
provided, however that the Engineer shall not be liable for the use of such drawings for
any purpose other than the project described herein; and further provided, that the
Engineer shall not be liable for the consequences of any changes that are made to the
drawings or changes that are made in the implementation of the drawings without the
written approval of the Engineer.
PHASE 1
7) Right -of Way, Easement and Land Acquisition Needs
The Engineer shall determine the rights -of -way, easement needs for the construction of
the project. Engineer shall determine ownership of such land and furnish the City with
the necessary right-of-way sketches, prepare necessary easement descriptions for
acquiring the rights -of -way and/or easements for the construction of this project.
Sketches and easement descriptions are to be presented in form suitable for direct use
by the Department of Engineering in obtaining rights -of -way, easements, permits and
licensing agreements. All materials shall be furnished on the appropriate City forms in a
minimum of four (4) copies each.
8) Design Survey
The Engineer shall provide necessary field survey for use in the preparation of Plans
and Specifications. The Engineer shall furnish the City certified copies of the field data.
9) Utility Coordination
The Engineer shall coordinate with all utilities, including utilities( owned by the City, as to
any proposed utility liens or adjustment to existing utility lines within the project limits.
The information obtained shall be shown on the conceptual plans. The Engineer shall
show on the preliminary and final plans the location of the proposed utility lines, existing
utility tines, based on the information provided by the utility, and any adjustments and/or
relocation of the existing lines within the project limits. The Engineer shall also evaluate
the phasing of the water, wastewater, street and drainage work, and shall submit such
evaluation in writing to the City as part of this phase of the project.
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10) Conceptual Plans
The Engineer shall furnish four (4) copies of the Phase 1 concept engineering plans
which include layouts, preliminary right-of-way needs and preliminary estimates of
probable construction costs for the Engineers recommended plan. For all submittals,
the Engineer shall submit plans and documents for street/storm drain and water and
wastewater facilities. The Engineer shall receive written approval of the Phase 1 plans
from the City's project manager before proceeding with Phase 2.
PHASE 2
11) Design Data
The Engineer shall provide design data, reports, cross -sections, profiles, drainage
calculations, and preliminary estimates of probable construction cost.
12) Preliminary Construction Plans and Technical Specifications
The Engineer shall submit twenty (20) copies of Phase 2 preliminary construction plans
and five (5) copies of the preliminary technical specifications for review by the City and
for submission to utility companies and other agencies for the purposes of coordinating
work with existing and proposed utilities. The preliminary construction plans shall
indicate location of existing/proposed utilities and storm drain lines. The Engineer shall
receive written approval of the Phase 2 plans from the City's project manager before
proceeding with Phase 3.
PHASE 3
13) Final Construction Plans
The Engineer shall furnish five (5) copies of the final construction plans and contract
specifications for review by the City. '
14) Detailed Cost Estimate
The Engineer shall furnish four (4) copies of detailed estimates of probable construction
costs for the authorized construction project, which shall include summaries of bid items
and quantities.
15) Plans and Specification Approval
The Engineer shall furnish an original cover mylar for the signatures of authorized City
officials. The Contract Documents shall comply with applicable local, state and federal
laws and with applicable rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and national
boards, bureaus and agencies. The Engineer shall receive written approval of the Phase
3 plans from the City's project manager before proceeding with Phase 4.
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PHASE 4
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17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
Final Approved Construction Plans
The Engineer shall furnish 45 bound copies of Phase 4 final approved construction
plans and contract specifications. The approved plans and contract specifications shall
be used as authorized by the City for use in obtaining bids, awarding contracts, and
constructing the project.
Bidding Assistance
The Engineer shall issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify, or expand the
bidding documents, and assist the owner in determining the qualifications and
acceptability of prospective constructors, subcontractors, and suppliers. When
substitution prior to the award of contracts is allowed by the bidding documents, the
Engineer will advise the owner as to the acceptability of alternate materials and
equipment proposed by the prospective constructors.
Recommendation of Award
The Engineer shall assist in the tabulation and review of all bids received for the
construction of the project and shall make a recommendation of award to the City.
Prebid Conference
The Engineer shall attend the prebid conference and the bid opening, prepare bid
tabulation sheets and provide assistance to the owner in evaluating bids or proposals
and in assembling and awarding contracts for construction, materials, equipment, and
services.
PHASE 5
Preconstruction Conference
The Engineer shall attend the preconstruction conference.
Construction Survey
The Engineer shall be available to the City on matters concerning the layout of the
project during its construction and will set control points in the field to allow City survey
crews to stake the project. The setting of line and grade stakes and route inspection of
construction will be performed by the City.
Site Visits
The Engineer shall visit the project site at appropriate intervals as construction proceeds
to observe and report on the progress and the quality of the executed work
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23) Shop Drawing Review
The Engineer shall review shop and erection drawings submitted by the contractor for
compliance with design concepts. The Engineer shall review laboratory, shop, and mill
test reports on materials and equipment.
24) Instructions to Contractor
The Engineer shall provide necessary interpretations and clarifications of contract
documents, review change orders and make recommendations as to the acceptability of
the work, at the request of the City.
25) Differing Site Conditions
The Engineer shall prepare sketches required to resolve problems due to actual field
conditions encountered.
26) Record Drawings
The Engineer shall prepare record drawings from information submitted by the
Contractor.
EXHIBIT "A-2"
SUPPLEMENTAL SCOPE OF SERVICES
(SUPPLEMENT TO ATTACHMENT "A")
PHASE I - DESIGN SERVICES: SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
The following is a clarification of the tasks that the ENGINEER will perform under ATTACHMENT
"A". Work under this attachment includes engineering services for sanitary sewer line
improvements for the following:
30 -Inch Sanitary Sewer Extension in Elizabeth Creek
Upon receipt of notice to proceed, the ENGINEER will perform the following tasks:
PART A - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
1. Initial Data Collection
a. Pre -Design Coordination Meetings
ENGINEER will attend and document meetings, as required, to discuss and
coordinate various aspects of the project and to ensure that the project stays c`n
schedule. For purposes of establishing a level of comfort, two (2) meetings are
anticipated. These include the following:
One (1) pre -design kick-off meeting, (including the CITY's Department of
Engineering and other departments that are impacted by the project).
One (1) review meeting at completion of the City's review of the conceptual
engineering plans.
b. Data Collection
In addition to data obtained from the City, ENGINEER will research and
make efforts to obtain pertinent information to aid in coordination of the
proposed improvements with any planned future improvements that may
influence the project. ENGINEER will also identify and seek to obtain data
for existing conditions that may impact the project including; utilities, City
Master plans, property ownership as available from the Tax Assessor's
office.
c. Coordination with Other Agencies
During the concept phase the ENGINEER shall coordinate with all utilities,
including utilities owned by the City, TxDOT and railroads. These entities
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shall also be contacted if applicable, to determine plans for any proposed
facilities or adjustment to existing facilities within the project limits. Tie
information obtained shall be shown on the concept plans. The ENGINEER
shall show the location of the proposed utility lines, existing utility lines aid
any adjustments and/or relocation of the existing lines within the projdct
limits. ENGINEER shall complete all forms necessary for City to obt4in
permit letters from TxDOT and railroads and submit such forms to the Cil?y.
City shall be responsible for forwarding the forms to the affected agencies
for execution.
2. Monthly Progress Report
The ENGINEER shall submit a progress schedule after the design contract is fully
executed. The schedule shall be updated and submitted to the CITY along with monthly
progress report as required under Attachment B of the contract.
PART B - CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Surveys for Design
ENGINEER will perform field surveys to collect horizontal and vertical
elevations and other information which will be needed for use by the
ENGINEER in design and preparation of plans for the project. Information
gathered during the survey shall include topographic data, elevations of Oil
sanitary and adjacent storm sewers, rim/invert elevations, location and
buried utilities, structures, and other features relevant to the final plan
sheets. For sewer lines located in alleys or backyards, ENGINEER Will
obtain the following:
Obtain permission for surveying through private property.
Locate horizontal and vertical alignment of utility lines. Tie
improvements, trees, fences, walls, etc., horizontally along rear lines
in an approximately 20' wide strip. In addition, locate all rear house
corners and building, corners in backyards.
Profile existing water and/or sewer line centerline.
Compile base plan from field survey data at 1 "-40' scale.
Obtain permission for surveying through private property. Locate
horizontal and vertical alignment of utility lines. The improvements,
trees, fences, walls, etc., horizontally along rear lot lines in an
approximately 20' wide strip. In addition, locate all rear house
corners and building corners in backyards. Compile base plan from
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field survey data at 1" = 40' horizontal and 1" = 4' vertical scale.
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2. Conceptual Engineering Plan Submittal
a. Conceptual plans shall be submitted to City five (5).days after Notice
to Proceed Letter is issued.
b. The ENGINEER shall perform conceptual design of the proposed
improvements and furnish four (4) copies of the concept engineering
.plans which includes layouts, preliminary right-of-way needs and
cost estimates for the ENGINEER's recommended plan.
ENGINEER shall perform remaining field surveys required for final
design of selected route(s). The ENGINEER shall also evaluate the
phasing of the water, sanitary sewer, street and drainage work, and
shall submit such evaluation in writing to the City as a part of the
concept phase of the project. All design shall be in conformance
with Fort Worth Water Department policy and procedure for
processing water and sewer design. ENGINEER shall review tie
City's water and sewer master plan and provide a summary bf
findings pertaining to the proposed project.
3. Preliminary Construction Plans
Upon approval of Part B, Section , ENGINEER will prepare preliminary
construction plans as follows:
a. Overall water and/or sanitary sewer layout sheets and an overall
easement layout sheet(s).
b. Preliminary project plans and profile sheets which show the
following: Proposed water and/or sanitary sewer plan/profile and
recommended pipe size, fire hydrants, water service lines and meter
boxes, gate valves, isolation valves and all pertinent information
needed to construct the project. Legal description (Lot Nos., Block
Nos., and Addition Names) along with property ownership shall be
provided on the plan view.
c. For sewer lines, pipelines schedule for point repairs, rehabilitatign
and replacement will be Iocdited on the base sheets prepared from
survey information gathered under Part 13, Section 2. Conflicts shall
be resolved where pipelines are to be rehabilitated on the same lire
segment. Base sheets shall reference affected or adjacent stree.
Where open -cut construction is anticipated, below and above
ground utilities will be located and shown, on the base sheets.
d. Existing utilities and utility easements will be shown on the plan ar(d
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profile sheets. ENGINEER will coordinate with utility companies and
the City of Fort Worth to determine if any future improvements are
planned that may impact the project.
e. The ENGINEER shall conduct preliminary research for availabilitypf
existing easements where open -cut construction or relocation 'Of
existing alignments • is probable. Temporary and permanent
easements will be approximated based on available information.
Legal descriptions and plot maps will be prepared on 8.5"x1 '
,standard sheets for all necessary temporary and permano t
easements required for relief sewer construction. Descriptions sh all
be prepared in standard format as directed by DOE. Temporary and
permanent easements shall be delineated on plan sheets. Exhibits
shall be prepared. Legal descriptions shall also be prepared' if
needed. A total of one (1) permanent easement, and one (1)
temporary construction easement are included. The CITY will
secure easements and rights -of -entry agreements as necessary.
f. The ENGINEER shall make provisions for reconnecting all water
and/or wastewater service lines which connect directly to any main
being replaced, including replacement of existing service lines within
City right-of-way or utility easement. When the existing alignment of
a water and sanitary sewer main or lateral is changed, provisions
will be made in the final plans and/or specifications by the
ENGINEER to relocate all service lines which are connected to the
existing main and connect said service lines to the relocated main.
g. The ENGINEER will prepare standard and special detail sheets for
water line installation and sewer rehabilitation or replacement that
are not already included in the D -Section of the City's'specificatiort"s.
These may include connection details between various parts of tie
project, tunneling details, boring and jacking details, waterlie
relocations, details unique to the construction of the project,
trenchless details, and special service lateral reconnections.
4. Preliminary construction plan submittal
a. Preliminary plans and specifications shall be submitted to City five
(5) days after approval of Part B, Section 2.
b. The ENGINEER shall deliver twenty (20) sets of preliminary
construction plans and two (2) sets of specifications and contract
documents to CITY for review and delivery to utility companies.
Generally, plan sheets shall be organized as follows:
Cover Sheet
Layout and Survey Control
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General Notes and Details
Plan & Profile Sheets
c. Review Meetings with City
The ENGINEER shall meet with CITY to discuss review comments
for preliminary submittal. The CITY shall direct the ENGINEER in
writing to proceed with Final Design for Final Review.
d. The ENGINEER shall submit a preliminary estimate of probable
.construction cost with the preliminary plans submitted. ENGINEER
shall assist City in selecting the feasible and/or economical solutions
to be pursued.
5. Final Design and Final Review
a. Final Construction Documents shall be submitted to CITY five (5) days after
approval of Part B, Section 4.
Following CITY approval of the recommended improvements, the
ENGINEER shall prepare final plans and specifications and contract
documents to CITY (each sheet shall be stamped, dated, and signed by
the ENGINEER) and submit two (2) sets of plans and construction contract
documents within 15 days of CITY's final approval. Plan sets shall be used
for Part C activities.
b. ENGINEER's Estimate of Probable Construction Cost
The ENGINEER shall submit a final estimate of probable construction cost
with the final plans submitted.
PART C - PRE -CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE
1. Administration
a. Deliver Bid Documents
The ENGINEER will make available for bidding, upon request by the CITY, up to
forty (40) sets of the final approved and dated plans and specifications and contract
documents for the projects to the CITY for distribution to potential bidders.
b. Bidding Assistance
The ENGINEER shall assist the CITY during phase including preparation and
delivery of addenda to plan holders and responses to questions submitted to the
DOE by prospective bidders.. Engineer shall attend the scheduled pre -bid
conference.
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The ENGINEER shall assist in reviewing the bids for completeness and accuracy.
The ENGINEER shall attend the project bid opening develop bid tabulations and
submit four (4) copies of the bid tabulation.
c. Assistance During Construction
The ENGINEER shall attend the pre -construction conference for the project. The
ENGINEER shall also consult with and advise the CITY on design and/or
construction changes, if necessary.
d. Construction Staking
The ENGINEER shall provide line and grade construction stakes at a minimum of
100 -foot intervals and at all manholes and at end of line. Cut sheets shall be
provided to the CITY and Contractor.
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ATTACHMENT "B"
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE
30 -INCH SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION IN
ELIZABETH GREEK
Compensation
A. Payment for services will be computed on the basis of Salary Costs times,a
multiplier of 2.3 to determine the payment due for services. The multiplier is, a
factor which compensates the Engineer for fringe benefits, overhead and
profit.
B. Payments shall also include Direct Non -Labor Expenses which, in general,
include expenses for supplies, transportation, equipment, travel,
communication, subsistence and lodging away from home, and similar
incidentals.
C. The Direct Non -Labor expenses shall be reimbursable at actual invoice cost
plus 10%, except for living and travel expenses when away from the office on
business connected with the Project. All travel outside of the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metropolitan Area to be made, which are reimbursable at actual invoice
cost, by the Engineer in connection with the Project must first be approved in
writing by the City Engineer.
D. Subcontractor cost shall be reimbursed at the actual cost plus 10%
E. Payment for expenses, costs and services as described in Attachment "A"
shall not exceed $14,200. However, in the event that the City successfully
negotiates a change order to the Elizabeth Creek and Harriet Creek project,
the total maximum fee will be reduced to $7,700
F. Partial payment shall be made monthly upon receipt of an invoice from the
Engineer, prepared from the boos and records of the Engineer, outlining the
amount of hours worked by each employee, the employee's name artd
classification, and the employee's salary rate along with itemized charges for
any subcontract and reproduction work performed during the period covered
by said invoice. Each invoice is to be verified as to its accuracy and
compliance with the terms of this contract by an officer of the Engineer.
Payment according to statements will be subject to certification by the
Director of Engineering or his duly authorized representative that such woOk
has been performed.
II. Schedule
Exhibit A-2 (Supplemental Scope of Services) shall be completed within fifteen (15) working
days after the "Notice -to -Proceed" letter is issued.
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EXHIBIT B-2
(SUPPLEMENT TO ATTACHMENT B)
Hourly Rate Schedule
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF HOURLY RATES
Principal In-Charge-------------------------------------------------------------------------- $135.00 - $159.00
Project Manager---------------------------------------------------------------------------------$90.00 - $105.00
Structural Engineer(P.E.)---------------------------------------------------------------------$72.00 - $120.00
Design Engineer (P.E.)------------------------------------------------------------------------- $65.00 - $90.00
Design Engineer(E.I.T.)------------------------------------------------------------------------ $46.00 - $72.00
Tech/CADD Operator--------------------------------------------------------------------------- $50.00 - $60.00
Two Man Survey Crew-------------------------------------------------------------------------$85.00 - $100.00
Survey Technical--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $50.00 - $65.00
Clerical---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $37.00 - $65.00
Reimbursables--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cost Plus 10%
Mileage----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $0.31 per Mile
Reproduction work will be at current commercial rates.
Subcontractors will be paid at actual invoice cost plus ten percent (10%).
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EXHIBIT B -3A
FEE SUMMARY
30 -INCH SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION IN
ELIZABETH CREEK
TASK
Fees (if project is bid)
Fees (if contract is built by
change order)
Preparation of Preliminary
$1,500
$0
Plan and Profile
Preparation of Final Plans
$6,500
$3,500
and Specifications
Printing of 45 sets of bidding
$2,000
$0
documents
Surveys for Design
$1,500
$1,500
Easement Preparation
$1,200
$1,200
Construction Staking
$1,500
$1,500
TOTAL FEES
$14,200
$7,700
MANPOWER ESTIMATE FOR 30 -INCH SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION IN ELIZABETH CREEK
EXHIBIT B-4
-
$
-
$ -
$ -
-
$
-
$ -
$ -
-
$
-
$ -
$ -
-
0.0
-
-
-
-
$
-
$ -
$ -
$
-
$ -
1.0
4.0
4
10
19
$ 1,481
$ 1,481
$ 1,481
2
2
$ 114
$ 10
$ 10
$ 134
1.0
4.0
4
9
$ 581
$ 40
$ 10
$ 631
1.0
•
4.0
4
2
11
$ 708
$ 40
$ 10
$ 758
4.0
4
24.0
16
4
52
$ 3,301
$ 200
$ 10
$ 3,511
8.0
8.0
8
24
$ 2,055
$ 40
$ 10
$ 50
$ 2,155
-
$ -
$ -
$ -
14.0
4.0
0.0
40.0
26.0
14.0
0.0
98
$ 6,759
$ 330
$ 50
$ 50
$ 7,189
$ 7,189
3.0
6.0
4
2
15
$ 1,095
$ 25
$ 25
$ 50
$ 1,195
$ 1,195
$ -
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
17.0
4.0
0.0
46.0
30.0
16.0
0.0
113
$ 7,853
$ 355
$ 75
$ 2,100
$ 8,383
$ 11,864
MANPOWER ESTIMATE FOR 30 -INCH SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION IN ELIZABETH CREEK
EXHIBIT B-4
2.0
4.0
6
2.0
3.0
6.0
11.0
17.0
18
1 10
1.0 0.0 10.0
1.0 1.0 10.0
31.0 17.0 10.0
$ -
$ -
$ -
2
$ 106
$ 10
$ 10
$ 126
5.
$ 276
$ 20
$ 25
$ 321
7
$ 382
$ 30
$ 35
-
447
2
$ 106
$ 10
$ 25
$ 141
3
$ 159
$ 15
$ 50
$ 224
-$
-
$ -
$ 25
$ 25
18
$ 1,415
$ 35
$ 50
$ 1,500
23
$ 1,681
$ 60
$ 150
0
$ 1,891
30.0
$ 2,062
$ 90
$ 185
$ -
$ 2,337
43.0
$ 9,915
$ 445
$ 260
$ 2,100
$ 10,720
14,201
EXHIBIT B-5
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
HALFF ASSOCIATES, Inc.
4000 Fossil Creek Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76137
(817) 847-1422
CLIENT: City of Fort Worth FILE NAME: lata3
PROJECT: 30 -inch Sanitary Sewer Line Extension in Elizabeth DATE: 5/17/99
Creek Extension of Lateral "A-3"
PREPARED BY: JFR
AVO: 16360
ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST
Item No.
Description
Unit
Total
Quantity
Unit
Cost
( Total
Amount
1
2
Re -Mobilization
F&I 30 -inch Sanitary Sewer Line
LS
LF
1
850
$15,000.00
$73.00$62,050
$15,000
3
F&I Std 5' Diameter Manhole with Bolted Lid
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1
$2,900.00
, $2,900
4
5
6
F&I Std 5' Diameter Manhole with Lid and Vent
Additional Depth for 5' Diameter Manhole
Manhole Collars for Manholes
EA
EA
EA
1
24
2
$3,700.00
$165.00
$540.00
7$3,700
$3,960
i1,080
7
Connect To Existing Manhole
EA
1
$2,000.00
$2,000
8
Vacuum Testing of Sanitary Sewer Manholes
EA
2
$80.00
$160
9
Tench Safety for Mains �
LF
850
$1.00
$850
10
11
Post Construction TV Inspection
Seeding
LF
LF
850
850
$0.75
$1.00
$638µ
$850
Subtotal $93,188
-� ____ 10% Contingency $9,319
_ _ ___ _ _ _ . _ TOTAL 10,506
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ATTACHMENT "C"
AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES IV, V, AND VI AND ATTACHMENT "A"
Article IV.K.(2)(i):
Endorsements are noted on the Certificate of Insurance provided to the City for this
project.
Article IV.K.(2) (I):
Business automobile insurance is written on an accident basis.
Article VI.L., line 4:
Remove the following: "or may be enacted later"
Attachment A, Item 10:
- Conceptual plans will not be prepared.
Attachment A, Item 26:
Delete this Item, the Engineer will not prepare "record drawings" for this project.
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ATTACHMENT D
30 -Inch Sanitary Sewer Extension
In
Elizabeth Creek
PROJECTED
ACTUAL
ITEM
TASK DESCRIPTION
START
FINISH
DURATION
START
FINISH
DURATION
1
Notice to Proceed
12 -May -99
2
Preliminary Engineering
12 -May -99
19 -May -99
3
City Review Preliminary
19 -May -99
26 -May -99
4
Final Design
26 -May -99
2 -Jun -99
5
City Review Final
9 -Jun -99
9 -Jun -99
. 6
Prepare for Advertisement
9 -Jun -99
17 -Jun -99
7
Advertisement
17 -Jun -99
8
Award Contract
24 -Jun -99
24 -Jun -99
9
Construction
1 -Aug -99
1 -Oct -99
10
Final Inspection & Acceptance
1 -Oct -99
5 days = Five (5) working days
D-1 Haiff Associates, Inc.
ACCT F F
RULE F