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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered by and between the City of Fort Worth, Texas, a municipal
corporation situated in Tarrant County, Texas, hereinafter called the "City", acting herein by and through
its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Quorum Architects, Inc., hereinafter called the "Architect",
acting herein by and through William H. Blankenship, its duly authorized Principal, for the purpose of
providing architectural desi�n services for the Eugene McCray Community Center ("Assi�nment").
WITNESSETH
That for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto
do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION I SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECT
1.1 The City hereby contracts with Architect as an independent contractor, and the Architect hereby
a�rees to perform, within the professional standards normally accepted in the State of Texas,
professional services in connection with the following general scope of work:
Programming, design, and construction phase assistance for the Eugene McCray Community
Center.
SECTION II PERSONNEL
1. The following personnel will be assigned to this Project:
] .1. City of Fort Worth
1.1.1. Project Manager: Nancy Richardson
1.2. Architect
1.2.1. Principal in Charge: William H. Blankenship
1.2.2. Architect of Record: Quorum Architects, Inc.
1.2.3. Project Architect: Harold Recer
2. Neither party may change key personnel without agreement by the other party.
SECTION III CHARACTER OF ARCHITECT'S SERVICES
1. Architect shall consult with the City to clarify and define City's requirements relative to the
Assignment and review available data.
2. Architect agrees to commit the personnel to each phase of the Assignment as necessary in order to
complete the Assignment in an expeditious manner.
3. T�he Architect shall advise City as to the necessity of City's providing or obtaining from others services
and data required in connection with the Assignment at City's cost and expense (which services and
data Architect is not to provide hereunder but on which Architect may rely in performing services
hereunder), and act as City's representative in connection with any such services of others.
4. The Architect shall pay for the printing of contract documents required for desi�n submittals,
presentations, bidding and construction contracts for up to 50 bid sets.
5. Perform services as outlined in Attachment "A" attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
SECTION IV SPECIAL SERVICES OF ARCHITECT
1. If authorized in writing by City, Architect shall furnish or obtain from others Special Services
necessary to complete the assignments. These services are not included as part of the Basic Services
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outlined in SECTION I- SERVICES OF THE ARCHITE� and the Architect's Proposal. These
Special Services will be paid for by City as indicated in Sectio V.
SECTION V COMPENSATION TO ARCHITECT ,'
T'he total compensation for all of the assignments to be performed by Architect as described in
CHARACTER AND EXTENT of ARCHITECT'S SERVICES hereof shall be $142,780
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2. Architect shall not be paid more than the following amounts b°sed upon the stage of design:
1.1. Completion of Schematic Design Phase � 20%
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1.2. Completion of Design Development and cost estimates *� 50%
13. Completion of Construction documents 75%
1.4. Action by City Council to accept or reject 80%
1.5. Final acceptance of the Project by the City � 100%
SECTION VI RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION COST
1. T'he Construction Budget for this Project is $1,182,310.00, inc�`uding all site work, utility relocation and
utility connection fees. If the Construction Budget is exceeded by the lowest bona fide bid, the City
shall either: (1) award the contract, (2) abandon the proj ct and terminate this agreement, or (3)
cooperate in the reduction of the Project Scope and features a required to stay within the Construction
Budget in order to rebid the Project. If the City decides to r uce the scope of the project and rebid,
the Architect shall, without entitlement to any additional fee �nodify the Drawings and Speciiications
as necessary to stay within the Construction Budget. In the '�vent the City abandons the project, the
City may terminate this Agreement, and the Architect shall b� �ntitled to 80% of the total fee.
2. The Architect shall inform the City in writing of the probab�e construction cost at the submission of
each design phase. The City shall either approve the adjus ent of the Construction Budget or direct
the Architect to adjust the Project design to stay within the pr viously approved Construction Budget.
SECTION VII METHOD OF PAYMENT �
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1. The Architect shall be paid not more frequently than onc� per month on the basis of statements
prepared from the books and records of account of the Archi'tect, such statements to be verified as to
accuracy and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by an officer of the Architect. Payment
according to statements will be subject to certification by`the Director, Transportation and Public
Works Department or his duly authorized representative that uch work has been performed.
2. The above charges are on the basis of prompt payment of bill rendered and continuous progress of the
work on the Assignment until completion. If City fails to � e any agreed to payment due Architect
for services and out-of-pocket expenses within sixty days' after approval of Architect's statement
thereof, Architect may, after giving seven days' written notice to City, suspend services under this
Agreement until Architect has been paid in fiill all amount� due for services actually performed and
out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred. ' ^
SECTION VIII PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING DESIGN SE VICES
1. Design Phase:
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1.1. City shall notify the Architect when it is appropriate to peroceed with the services.
1.2. The Architect shall visit the site and make itself familia� with the scope of the Assignment
1.3. The Architect shall perform all services to complete th �roject.
1.4. The design shall include all site work, design and ordination of utilities, landscaping and
facility design required for a complete and functional p ject.
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1.5. The Architect shall prepare presentation graphics using ��ans necessary for the design and attend
two public meetings during the design of the project.
1.6. Architect shall prepare the design in stages as follows: .��
1.6.1. Schematic Design: Preparation of alternative floor �nd site plans, architectural concepts and
principal equipment and finish plans and cost es �' ates. Upon written approval by the
City's representative, Architect shall proceed to 1.
1.6.2. Design Development: Preparation of detailed a chitectural floor plans and principal
elevations, site plans, selection of principal equipment and finishes, and detailed cost
estimates. Upon written approval by the City's r resentative, Architect shall proceed to
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; 1.6.3. Construction Documents: Preparation of details, m chanical, electrical, and plumbing plans,
finish schedules, detailed specifications, and detailed cost estimates.
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1.7. Architect shall prepare "Elimination of Architectural �Barriers Registration" and submit the
applications to the Texas Deparhnent of Licensing a d Regulation. All designs shall be in
conformance with the Elimination of Baniers Act, Stat� of Texas, City of Fort Worth Building
Codes and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Any changes required to meet these
standards shall be at the expense of Architect.
1.8. The Architect shall reimburse the City for all damage incurred as a result of the failure of a
facility to conform to all applicable State rules and ,�egulations, Federal law, and municipal
ordinances, including but not limited to the cost to modify the facility to conform to all
applicable State rules and regulations, Federal law, and municipal ordinances.
1.9. The Architect shall include procedures for mitigating�a environmental impact, use of recycled
building materials, sustainable construction, and a build��g-commissioning program in the design
of the project.
1.10. The Architect shall submit to the City the stages of design in fve copies along with the estimates
. of probable construction cost.
1.11. The City shall acknowledge the probable construction c�sts and scope in writing at each stage of
design. •
1.12. Upon written approval of the final design, the Archite t shall make whatever final changes are
necessary and submit the drawings and technical speci�ations to the City for use in bidding.
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2. Bidding: . .
2.1. The Architect shall respond to inquiries from potential �idders and prepare addenda as necessary
and conduct the Prebid Conference
2.2. Following bidding the Architect shall investigate the� alifications of the three (3) apparent low
� bidders and make recommendations concerning award i3f the contract.
3. Construction Services: '
3.1. The Architect shall assist the City, upon request, in ap oving submittals, observing construction
procedures and results, reviewing methods and costs as� ociated with proposed change orders, and
resolving construction problems. However, neither the Professional activities of the Design
Professional, nor the presence of the Design Pro��ssional or his or her employees and
subconsultants at a construction site, shall relieve the eneral Contractor and any other entity of
its obligations, duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means,
methods, sequence, techniques or procedures nece sary for performing, superintending or
coordinating all portions of the work in accordance with the contract documents and any health
� or safety precautions required by any regulatory age "cies. T'he Design Professional and his or
her personnel have no authority to exercise any contro over any construction contractor or other
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entity or employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions. City
agrees that the General Contractor is solely responsible or jobsite safety, and warrants that this
intent shall be made evident in the City's agreement with �e General Contractor.
3.2. Architect shall attend periodic job site meetings, prepare eeting notes and distribute them to all
participants and key project personnel. �
33. At the completion of constntction, the Architect shall co�uct and document the final inspection
and assist the City on the resolution of construction or de �gn deficiencies.
3.4. Architect shall manage, using the services of his mechanicallelectrical consultants, the
Commissioning Phase of the Project.
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3.5. The Architect shall prepare "Record Drawings" on mylar medium based on inspection notes,
_ Contractor's marked up field drawings and the Architect' observations.
4. All project information and designs shall become the property� �f the City and may be used by the City
in any manner it wishes. The Architect shall not be liable foi the use of such design information on
other projects. �
SECTION IX CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide all criteria and full information as to City's requireme�ts and designate a person with authority
to act on City's behalf on all matters concerning the Assignme�tt.
2. Assist Architect in obtaining existing studies, reports and ot �r available data and services of others
pertinent to the Assignment and in obtaining additional report nd data as required.
3. Upon reasonable notice arrange for access to and make all provisions for Architect to enter upon
public and private property as may be required for Architect to,perform services hereunder.
4. Designate in writing qualified persons who will act as Ci 's representatives with respect to the
Assignment for the purposes of transmitting instructions, eceiving information, interpreting and
defming City's policies and decisions with tespect to Architec services.
5. Review all reports, recommendations and other documents d provide written decisions pertaining
thereto within a reasonable time. ;
6. Upon reasonable notice provide labor and safety equipment yto expose structural elements, to make
temporary repairs, and to operate mechanical and electrical systems as required by the Architect in the
development of the design.
7. Review all studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specific tions, proposals and other documents
presented by Architect, obtain advice of an attorney, insura ce counselor and other Architects as it
deems appropriate for such examination and render in wriri g decisions pertaining thereto within a
reasonable time so as not to delay the services of Architect.
8. Prepare easements and rights-of-way acquisition conveyance��iocuments from description provided by
Architect, contact oWners, negotiate for or condemn all easements and rights-of-way, pay all filing and
legal fees associated therewith.
9. Provide such legal, accounting, insurance and other counselnig services to City as may be required for
the Assignment.
10. Pay all impact and utility fees and other fees not expressly as �gned to the Architect.
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11. Provide a topographic survey, geotechnical report, and plat. ''
12. Prepare and vacate easements as necessary for the completion of the design.
13. Bear all costs incident to compliance with this Section. r
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SECTION X TERMINATION ' �
1. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time for co enience or for any cause by notice in
writing to the Architect. Upon receipt of such notice, whethe for convenience or cause, the Architect
shall immediately discontinue all services and work and the placing of all orders or the entering into
contracts for supplies, assistance, facilities and materials in epnnection with the performance of this
Agreement and shall proceed to cancel promptly all existing �ntracts insofar as they are chazgeable to
this Agreement. '
2. If the City terminates this Agreement for convenience, the �dity shall pay the Architect for services
performed in accordance herewith prior to such termina ion, less such payments having been
previously made. Such payment shall be based upon the work completed up to the date of termination
of the Agreement in accordance with the method of compe �sation prescribed in Sections V and VI
hereof. Architect shall also be compensated for all termi� :tion-related expenses such as meeting
attendance, document reproduction, transfer of records, etc.
3. If this Agreement is terminated for the convenience of the City, Architect will be paid for termination
expenses as follows:
a.) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete stud�Rs, plans, specifications or other forms of
Architect's work product; �
b.) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasmg storage c�ntainers, microfilm, electronic data files,
and other data storage supplies or services;
c.) The time requirements for the Architect's person� el to document the work underway at the
time the City's termination for convenience so that the wor� effort is suitable for long time storage.
4. Upon early termination or conclusion of this Agreemen+ the Architect shall provide the City
reproducible copies of all completed or partially completed engineering documents prepared under this
Agreement which shall become the property of the City and may be used by the City in any manner it
-desires. The Architect shall not be liable for the use of suc +materials for any project other than the
project described in this Agreement.
SECTION XI INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE �
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1. Approval by the City of contract documents shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the
responsibility and liability of the Architect, its officers, agen�s, employees and Subconsultants, for the
accuracy and competency of the services performed under th�s Agreement, including but not limited to
surveys, location of subsurface investigations, designs, work g drawings and specifications and other
Engineering documents. �
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2. Such approval shall not be deemed to be an assumption of s�ch responsibility and liability by the City
for any negligent act, error or omission in the conduct or preparation of the subsurface investigations,
surveys, designs, working drawings and specifications a�}. d other Engineering documents by the
Architect, its officers, agents, employees and Subconsulta�i s, it being the intent of the parties that
approval by the City signifies the City's approval of o� ly the general design concept of the
improvements to be constructed.
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3. Architect 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 Architect, its employees, officers, an subcontractors in connection with the
Assignment. _ �
If the negligence or willful misconduct of both Architect andlthe 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 the�r relative degrees of negligence or willful
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misconduct as determined pursuant to T.C.P. & R. Code, secti�n 33.011(4) (Vernon Supplement 1996),
as same may be amended from time to time, or by any successor statute.
Without limiting the above indemnity, Architect shali maint in a policy of comprehensive general
liability insurance coverage with carriers acceptable to City �n at least the following amounts:
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
Employers Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury
Workers Compensation
Coverage A: Statutory limits
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
Coverage B: Employer's Liability
Eac Accident
Poli` y Limit
Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
$100,000 eac� accident
$500,000 dis e�se - policy limit
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$100,000 disease - each employee
Business Automobile
Combination Single limits
Personal Injury
$5��,���
$2,500
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eac person
Uninsured $500,000 each accident
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Professional Liability Insurance
(Errors and Omissions) $1,000,000 Pol��cy limit
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5. Architect shall furnish City a Certificate of Insurance in at least the above amounts. Certificate shall
contain a provision that such insurance cannot be canceled without 30 days prior written notice to
City. The City reserves the right to revise insurance requir ents specified in this agreement to the
best interests of the City. In such event, Architect shall be �ntitled to be reimbursed the cost of the
additional insurance b .
6. General Insurance Requirements
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Commercial General Liability coverage shall be endors � to name the City an Additional Insured
thereon, as its�interests may appear. T'he term City sha�include its employees, officers, officials,
agents, and volunteers as respects the contracted services.�,
Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverages specified are provided 'under
applicable policies documented thereon. ;'
Any failure on part of the City to request required insu nce documentation shall not constitute a
waiver�of the insurance requirements.
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A minimum of thirty days notice of cancellation, and/or change in either coverage or policy limits
shall be provided to the City. A ten days notice shall be'acceptable in the event of non-payment of
premium. Such terms shall be endorsed onto Architect'��insurance policies. Notice shall be sent to
the Superintendent, Building Services Division, City o� Fort Worth, 3409 Harley Avenue, Fort
Worth, TX 76107.
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6.5. The City shall not be responsible for the direct payment o y insurance premiums required by this
agreement. It is understood that insurance cost is an allo q ble component of the Architects general
overhead. '
6.6. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do busine �s in the state of Texas or be othenvise
approved by the City; and, such insurers shall be accepta �le to the City in terms of their fmancial
strength and solvency.
6.7. Deductible limits, or self-insured �'etentions, affecting insu�ance required herein may be acceptable
to the City in its sole discretion; and, in lieu of traditional insurance, any alternative coverage
maintained through insurance pools or risk retention gr ups must be also approved. Dedicated
financial resources or letters of credit may also be accepta �e to the City.
6.8. The workman's compensation policy shall each be endorsed,d with a waiver of subrogation in favor of
the City as respects the Assigntnent.
6.9. The City shall be entitled, upon its request and without in" urring expense, to review the Architect's
insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at e City's discretion, the Architect may be
required to provide proof of insurance premium payments
6.10. The City shall not be responsible for the direct payment o any insurance premiums required by this
ab eement. It is understood that insurance cost is an allowable component of Architect's indirect
overhead
6.11. All insurance, except for the Professional Liability ir��urance policy, shall be written on an
occurrence basis in order to be approved by the City �
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6.12. Subconsultants to the Architect shall be required by the Architect to maintain the same or reasonably
equivalent insurance coverage, except for Professional �Liability Insurance, as required for the
Architect. Architect shall provide City with documentati� thereof on certificates of insurance. The
Architect shall assure that Subconsultants provide accept•�le and appropriate levels of Professional
Liability coverage or that the Architect's coverage �rovides coverage for the work of the
Subconsultant. Norivithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event a
subconsultant's insurance coverage is canceled or termina�ed, such cancellation or termination shall
not constitute a breach by Architect of the Agreement.
The City shall require the General Contractor to include the��Architect as a Certificate Holder on it's
required construction phase insurance. ,
ARTICLE XII INDEMNITY PERTAINING TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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1. City acknowledges Architect will perform part of the w k at City's facilities that may contain
hazardous materials, including asbestos containing materials or conditions, and that Architect had no
prior role in the generation, treatment, storage, or disposition f such materials. In consideration of the
associated risks that may give rise to claims by third parties or employees of City, City agrees in so far
as permitted by law, to indemnify Architect from any anc� all losses, damages, claims, or actions
brought by third party or employees of City against Arc itect or Architect's employees, agents,
officers, or directors, in any way arising out of the presenc of hazardous materials or conditions at
City's facilities, except for claims shown by final judgme� to arise out of the sole negligence of
Architect. The City shall defend at its own expense any surts of other proceedings brought against the
Architect and its officers, agents, servants, and employees or�any of them on account thereo£ Nothing
herein shall be construed so as to require the City to levy or � sess any tax.
2. In connection with hazardous waste, including petroleum pr ucts, City agrees to the maximum extent
permitted by law to defend, hold harmless and indemnify� Architect from and against any and all
claims and liabilities resulting from City's violation of any federal, state or local statute, regulation or
ordinance relating to the disposal of hazardous substances �or constituents. Nothing herein shall be
construed so as to require the City to levy or assess any tax. �
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3. The requirements contained in this Section shall not apply i the Architect introduces the hazardous
materials or conditions. ,
SECTION XIII RIGHT TO AUDIT
1. Architect agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of thre� (3) years after imal payment under this
Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any dire :tly pertinent books, documents, papers
and records of the Architect involving transactions relating t� this Agreement. Architect agrees that
the City shall have access during normal working hours to a� necessary Architect facilities and shall
be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order t conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this section. The City shall give Architect reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
2. Architect further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the
' subconsultant agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of�three (3) years after fmal payment under
the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine ary directly pertinent books, documents,
papers and records of such subconsultant, involving transact'�ns to the subcontract, and further, that
City shall have access during normal working hours to a, subconsultant facilities, and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order to aonduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this article. City shall give subconsultant reason��ble advance notice of intended audits.
3. Architect and Subconsultants agree to photocopy such project related documents as may be requested
by the City. T'he City agrees to reimburse Architect and Sul�consultant for the costs of copies at the
rate published in the Texas Administrative Code.
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SECTION XIV SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ��
i. The City and the Architect each bind themselves, their succes ors and assigns, to the other party to this
Agreement and to the successors and assigns of each other" ariy in respect to all covenants of this
Agreement. "
SECTION XV ASSIGNMENT
1. Neither party hereto shall assign, sublet or transfer its intere�t herein without prior written consent of
the other party, and any attempted assignment, sublease or 'ansfer of all or any part hereof without
such prior written consent shall be void.
SECTION XVI INDEPENDENT ARCHITECT °�
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1. Architect shall perform all work and services hereunder as an independent Architect, and not as an
offcer, agent, servant or employee of the City. Architect shall have exclusive control of, and the
exclusive right to control the details of the work performe�l hereunder, and all persons performing
same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissi �s of its officers, agents, employees and
Subconsultants. Nothing herein shall be construed as creati a partnership or joint venture between
the City and the Architect, its officers, agents, employe and Subconsultants, and doctrine of
respondent superior has no application as between the City a the Architect.
SECTION XVII M/WBE GOALS �R ,
1. In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 13471, the City has goals for the participation of
minority business enterprises and woman business enterprises in City contracts. Architect
acknowledges the M/WBE goal of 37% established for this c0ntract and its commitment to meet a goal
of 43%. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a egligent misrepresentation) and/or the
commission of fraud by Architect may result in terminatio of this agreement and debarment from
participating in City contracts for a period of time not less th three years.
SECTION XVIII OBSERVE AND COMPLY �
1. Architect 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 contract and the work hereunder,
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and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and regulations which may exist or may
be enacted later, but prior to issuance of documents, by governing bodies having jurisdiction or
authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be considered.
Architect 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.
SECTION XIX VENUE
Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas.
IN TESTIMONY THEREOF, the City of Fort Worth has caused this instrument to be signed in triplicate in
its name and on its behalf, by its City Manager and attested by its City Secretary, with the Corporate Seal
affixed; and the Architect has also properly executed this instrument in triplicate copies, each of which is
deemed an original.
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EXECUTED IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, T XAS, THIS ��Nf day of �'-��• , A.D., /�I ��
By: �J � APPROVED:
Name of Principal
Quorum Architects, Inc. t
Office (President or Vice-President) By:
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APPR RECOMA�IENDED:
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By: �-�'.,c'-�- `�,L"—F-"�-..e.� ,-y
Transportation and Public Works
Mike Groemer
Assistant City Manager
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ity Secretai
APPROVED S TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Wade Adki s
City Attorney
Date: `'I/�Z/��
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The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, 8213 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 107, Austin, Texas, 78758, telephone (512) 305-
9000, has jurisdiction over individuals licensed under the Architects' Registration Law, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 249a.
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Contract Authorization
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McCray Community Genter
� Scope of Desig►'
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ATTACHMENT "A" . �
This atta�hment is for specific scope of services in addition t��those listed in the agreement
between Quorum Architects, Inc. and the City of Fort Worth f r the Southeast Community Center.
herein the ro'ect shall inclu� the followin eneral arameters:
1. For the work described p � � g g p
A. Approximately 15,000-sf building
• B. Approximately 3 acres site development ,
C. On-site utility connections
D. Gymnasium with wood flooring
E. Multi-purpose room possibly with adjacent small kitc en area.
F. Game room, arts and crafts area,-control-center offic#e and support areas such as toilets,
janitor, mechanical, and electrical. Additional or significant in�reases in the general parameters
shall result in additional fee to be agreed upon befinreen the parties.
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2. Programming "
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A. Quorum will assist the City in developing a program r the space requirements and
relationships, special equipment, systems, and other require ents. This will be the initial step in
schematic design and will require Owner approval prior to proceeding with schematics.
3. Construction Documents �
A. Furniture and related equipment items may be inclu � d as an allowance item in the
documents. These items will be selected by the Owner. The,�allowance amount will be set by the
Owner as this affects the project budget. Furniture plans, specifications, and procurement of
furniture may be provided by Quorum Architects as an additi�Onal service if requested by the
Owner. ; �
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Certificate Addendum
October 25, 1999
Insured:
Quorum Architects, Inc.
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Continuation of Certificate of Insurance
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Description of Operations/Locations/Vehicles�Special Items:
Pro'ect: Fort Worth Southeast Communi Ce �:er
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Specific Project Excess Limit: $750,000 per c1�im for this project.
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The claims rriade professional liability coverag is the total aggregate limit
for a11 claims presented within the policy peri and is subjeci to a
deductible. _ w
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The cerfiificate holder is named as addi�ional ix�sured as fheir interest may
appear with respect to the generalliability an auto coverages indicated.
A waiver of subrogation is provided in favor o� ihe certificate holder
regarding the generalliability, au�o and work rs' compensation coverages
indicated. � � � .
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Certificnte Holder:
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
10/19/99 **C-17695 20MCCRAY 1 of 1
SUBJECT AWARD OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT TO QUORUM ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR
THE DESIGN OF THE EUGENE MCCRAY COMMUNITY CENTER
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Quorum Architects, Inc. for a fixed fee of $142,780 for programming, design and construction
administration of the Eugene McCray Community Center.
DISCUSSION:
The 1998 Capital Improvement Program allocated $1,495,724 for the design and canstruction of a new
community center in southeast Fort Worth.
The proposed community center will serve a number of neighborhoods and will provide a variety of
indoor recreation and community service programs and opportunities. The facility will house a gym,
activity areas and meeting rooms.
A suitable site to construct the community center has been acquired at the intersection of Village Creek
Road and Wilbarger Street.
The architectural community was requested to submit statements of interest for design of the project.
Of the 11 architects who responded, three were interviewed.
Quorum Architects, Inc. of Fort Worth was recommended by a selection panel for this assignment.
Quorum Architects, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 43%
M/V116E participation. The City's goal for the design on this project is 37%.
The Eugene McCray Community Center will be located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that that funds are available in the current capital budget, as
appropriated, of the Parks and Community Services Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's
Office by:
Mike Groomer
Originating Department Head:
Hugo Malanga
Additional Information Contact:
Hugo Malanga
FUND I ACCOUNT I CENTER I AMOUNT
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CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
OCT ig 1999
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