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Home My WebLink About025576 - General - Contract - GRAM Traffic Counting, Inc.��N RACT NO Y.�_�.� %Cl� �iTY �F FZ�I�T V11��iTH, TEXA� STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES This A�REEMENT is between the �ity of For� Wor�h (the "�ITY"), and �RAM Traffic �ourrting, Inc. (the "�L7N5ULTANT"), for PRUJE�TS generally described as the collection of traffic counts for various traffic studies. A� ti�l� 1 Scope of 5ervices A. The 5cope of Services is set forth in Attachment A. Article II Compensafi�on A. The C�NSULTANT's compensation is set for�h in Aitachment B. Ar�icle 111 Terms of Payment Payments to t�ie CONSULTANT will 6e made as fiollows: A. Invoice and Payment ('I ) The �aNSULTANT shall provide the �ITI� sufficient documer�tation io reasonably substantiate the invoices. (2) Mon��iCy invoices will t�e issuetl 6y t�ie CONSULTANT fior all work per�ormed under this A�REEMENT. Invoices are due and payable wi�hin 3� days of receip�. (�) Upon completion ofi services enumerated in Ar�icle I, the final payment of �r�y �alar�ce wiil b� �u� witfiin 30 c7ays ofi ��ceipt �f t�� nfil invoice. (4) in �he event of a disputed or contested billing, only that poriion so contested will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed por�ion will be paici. The �1TY wifl exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or �or�ior� iF��f. N� i�ii��t will ��e�iie or� �ny c:�r�i��t�� porti�n �f tfie billing until mutually resolved. �5) If the �ITY fails to make payment in iull to ihe :��NSULTANT for billings contested in good faith within �� days of the amount due, the CONSULTANT may, afiter giving seven (7) �ays' written notice io C1TY, suspend services under �his A�REEMENT until paid in full, including interes�. In the eveni of suspension of services, the �ONSULTANT shall have no liability to �ITY for delays or damages caused the �ITY because �1 suc� �ii�3�n�ior� �i s��vi�es. u(��OCUI�� G'C��o'°'@ �0�'� ��'Gf�� ' e� �� !�'�� C�. Ar�icle N �bligations ofi �he �Z7N�ULTANT Ar�i�r��r�ii �iit� t�i Ar�ici� IV, ifi fit�ji, �� iii�lii�� in A�a�f�riier�i C. �►. �eneral The CONSULTANT wili serve as the CiTY's professional represeniative under this Agreemen�, providing professional engineering cansulta�ion and advice and fiiirrii��iir�� u��r�i��ji ��ii�� ir��i��ni�i #}i�r�fi�. �. �tandard of �are The standard of care applicable to �he ��NSULTAI�T's services will be �he degree of skill and diligence normaily employed in �he ��a�e ofi Texas by ��bfi��i3n�l �r��ir�� c�i�i�i.ii#�r�t� �e�rrr i�i� t�i� sar�'i� b�` �i�iilar �ervi�� ti the time such services are performed. C. Righ� to Audi� �1) �t3N5ULTANT agrees that the �1TY shali, until �ne e�cpira�ion ofi three ��} yea�� t�� fiinal �iaym�r�t ur��r ifiis c�n�r�c�, �iav� fic�e`s� to an� ��ie rig�i� to examine and phota�opy any directly per�inent books, documen�s, papers and records of the ��NSULTANT invoiving transactions rela�ing to this contract. �aNSULTANT agrees tha� the �ITY shail have access �uring norri�al work�ng iiau�s �o ali nece�sary CDNSU�TANT �acilifies an� shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order io conduci audi�s in compliance with the provisions of this sec�ion. The �ITY shall give ��N�ULTP►NT reasonable advance notice of intended �u�i�s. ��) ��N5UL7ANT fiurther agrees to include in all its subconsul�ani agreements hereunder a provision to �he e�feci �hat the subconsul�ant agrees that �he �ITY shall, untii the expiration ofi three ��j years after �nai ��yr�r �r�t ui��i� t�� r�t��ct, fia�v� �i�e�s to �i�i� tt�� i�t�# i�i �x��in� and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records ofi such subconsultan�, involving transactions �o the subcon�rac�, and iuriher, that ine �1TY shall have access during normal working hours �o all r��ssary su�icon�uifar�t ficiliiies, an� s�iaii �e provi�e� a�equa�e and appropriate w�ork space, in order to conduct audi�s in compliance with the provisions ofi this article together with subsection (3) hereof. �1TY shall give subconsuitant reasonable advanc� no�ice of intended audits. (3) CONSULTANT a�� su��r��uifar�i ��r� ta p�ioi�3y �uc�i �ocumenis as may be requested by the �ITY. The �iTY agrees �o reimburse ��N�ULTANT fior �he oost ofi copies a� �he rate publisi�ed in �he Texas Administrative �ode in efiFect as of the �ime copying is perFormed. � �. ��N�ULi�►N'�� Insurance �'I } Insurance coverage and limits: ��NSULTANT shall provide to �he �ITY certifiicate�s) of insurance documenting �oti�i�� afi tii� fi�libwir�� c�vLP�� rir�ir�lr�iu�n lir�iiis w�iic� �� t� �� ir� efif� �irior to c�mmencement of worlc on the PF��CT: C:ommerciai Generai Liabiiity $�,��,i�� each occurrence $�,aD0,�D0 aggr'egate Au�omobile Li�biii�y $v0�7,Ot?D each accident �or reasonabiy equivalent limits of coverage � written on a spli� lim�s basis}. �overage shalt be on any vehicle used in �he course of �he �ROJECTi . Worker's �ompensa�tion (;overage A: statutory limits �overage B: $��D,DD� each accideni $v00,000 disease — poiicy Iim� ��O,DDD disease — each �mplayee Profiessionai Liabiii�r �bDa,D� each claimlannual aggregate �2) Cer��ic�tes ofi insiirance evi�lencing ��ia� �tie CONSULTANT fia"s oC��ainea� aA required insurance shail be delivered �o �he �iTY prior ia +L�?NSULTANT proceeding with the PR�JE�T. �a) Appiicable palicies shall be enforced �o name �he �1TY an Ad��i�3i��1 i��ur� ��r�n, �� i�f�r��t� rfl�y ��r. 'T�� tcrr�r�t �1TY shall inctude its employees, of�icers, ofi�"�cials, agents, and volunteers as respects the contracted services. �bj �erti�icate�s) ofi insurance shal! documen� th� insurance �ve"r�g� ��i��i� ��i��ing to Secii�i�i D.("I� a�i� D.12) bfi iiiis A�REEIVIENT are provided under applicabte policies documer�eti thereon. (c) Any failure on part oi the �ITY �o request required insurar�ce �ocur�ient�ior� si5�ti nbt c�nst�ut� � v�i�ii�� ofi tfi€� insu��nce requirements. (d) A minimum oi thirty (3U} days nc�ice of cancellation, norl-renewal or materit�l change ir� coverage shall be provided to fihe �iTY. A t�� (h0) d�y� t��i� �}��tl k�$ ��pt�bl� i►� th� ��i��ii �fi ��i- payment ofi premium. Such ierms shall be endorsed onio �aNSULTAi�T's lnsurance policies. Notice shall be seni to the respedive Depar�ment Direc�or �by narr�e), Ciiy ofi For� Wor�h, 1UD0 TP�iY��kti��t��, Fbit Wbr�iS, T�z� 76'iD2. �e) lnsurers for alt policies musi be aufhorized to do business in �he �tate ofi Texas or be otherwise approved by the CITY; and, such insurers sfiali 6e accep�a6le �o ��ie �1TY in ierms ofi ��iei� fi�nanc+ai sirength and solvency. l�j Deduc�ible limits, or self insured re�en�ions, a�fecting insurance required herein may be accepiabie to the �ITY at iis sole �i�c�eiian; �i��, i� ii�U �� 1r��ibr��i i�isi.ir,a`►��e, �r�y aiter��iive coverage maint�ined through insurance pools or risk re�en�ion groups must be also approved. Dedicated financiai resources or ieiters of credit may also be acceptable to the �lTY. (�) Ap�ili�al� �x51'�ies �fifi1i eacFi �e en�orse� wiiY� a waiver of subrogation in favor ofi the �ITY as respec�s �he PRC3JE�T. �h� The �iTY shail be en�itled, upon its reques� and wi�hou� incurring expense, to review the �Z7N�ULTANT's insurance policies in�lu�ing en�c�rsemer��f's t�i�re�to an�, a� ��i� CITY's �iscre�ion, i�ie �t7iV5ULTANT may be required to provide proofi of insurance premium payments. , (i) The �ommerciai General Liabili�y insurance policy shaii i�ave no ��lu�ib�� by ��t� u�1�� u�� r� ��r�rr� by t�� iT�`Y. �j) The Professional Liability insurance policy, if wri�ten on a claims made basis shall be mainiained by the CaNSULTANT for � minirriu� �wo (2} y�� r�ri�� uC�sequer�t t�i �i� t�it�► bf ttie respective PR�JE�T con�ract with �he �1TY unless such coverage is provided the C�N�ULTANT on an occurrence basis. �k} The �ITY shall no� be responsible fior �he direc� paym�n� ofi any ir��Ui�r�� p��ii�itir�� P��i.ii�� }i �iii� ��r��r�t. it is iin�e�si�'iod that insuranCe cos� is an allowable oomponen� of ��N�ULTANT's overhead. (1) All insurance required in �ection �., except for the i�rofiessional Li�i�ilitji i��u�i�� p�51i�y, �P�fitl b� �`iif�r� o� �� r��r�� i� in arder to be approved by the CITY. (m) �ubconsultants %�he ��7N�ULTANT shall be required by the Ct7N5ULTi ANT to maintain �he same or reasonably equivaler�� ir�su�ance covera�e as requi`re� fior ��e CDNSULTANT. Wfien insurance coverage is mainiained by subconsultar�is, �Z3N5ULTANT shal} {�rovide �1TY wr�h documentation �hereof on a certifiica�e of insurance. Notwi�hs�anding anything �o �he ci>r�tr��ji confi�ine� �ier�ir�, in i�ie eVer�3 ��ii�icon�utt��i�'� insurance coverage is canceled or terminated, such cancella�tion or �ermina�ion shail not cons�itu�e a breach by ��7N�ULTANT ofi the Agreement. E. �ndependent �onsultant The �NSU�TANT agrees to per�orm ail services as an independeni consultani and no� as a subcon�ractor, agent, or employse of the �ITY. F. Di��ta�ur� The �NSULTANT acknowledges io the �1TY ihat it has made fiuli disclosure in wri�ing oi� any existing confilic�s of irtteres� or paterttial conflicts ofi inieres�, including persqna) fin�ncial interes�, direct or indirect, in property abu�ing the �rc3�n�� PRDJECT �r�� Y�u�iii� tei�ition��iip� wifli ��iU'ttifl� �r��fty iivlrr��rs. The �NSULTANT further acknowledges �hat it will make disclosure in writing ofi any conflicts ofi in�erest which develop subsequent to the signing of �his contract and prior to final paymeni under the contract. G. A�� be� H��.ar�ou� Su��i�es (�) If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered or suspec�ed, �he �t'�iV�ULTANT will stop i�s own work in �he a�fie�ed poriions of ihe PRUJECT to permit testing and ev�luation. (2) Ifi �� ' i5t�$i' ��U� �ub�t��t�� 'e �u�p��, tfi� �Z7N5ULTP►NT wil1, i� requested, assist the �iTY in obtaining the services ofi a qualifed subcon�rac�or to manage the remediation ac�ivi�ies of �he PROJECT. H. Permi�iii�g Ai;i�i�iri�i�� Desi�ii �iiar�� lf permitting auihoriii�s require design changes so as to comp{y with published design criteria andlor curren� engineering prac�ice standards which �he C�1�5ULTANT shouid have been aware af at the time this Agreemerif was ezecii�ec�, i�ie CaNSU�.TANT �iia11 r�vi� p(an's �nd speca"fica�ron�, a� �equire�, at its own cost and expense. However, ifi design char�ges are required due to �he changes in �he permitting authari�ies' published design criteria andlor practice standards criteria which are published after the date ofi this Agreement which �he CONSULTANT coul�i no� �a've 6ee� 'r�oiia�le aware ofi, �fie CDNSULTANT sha11 notify the �1TY of such changes and an adjustmen� in compensation will be made through an amendment �o �his A�FtEENIENT. Article V �f3�6iga�ioiis ofi �ie Ci�'y Amendments to Articie V, ifi any, are included in Attachment �. A. �ity-�urnished iia�a The C1TY will make availabte to the CONSULTANT alt technical data in the �iTY'� po'ss��si�in relaiing �o ifie +COIVSU�.TANT's ser`v�ce"s on i�ie PROJECT. The ��NSULTANT may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and complsteness ofi the information �rovided by the �iTY. � B. Ac�ess fo F��ili�i�� P�bj3��t�yi The �I i Y wi0 make its facili�ies accessible io the �aN�ULTANT as required for �he ��N�ULTANT's per%rmance of i�s services and witl provide labor and safie�y equipmen� as required by the �17N5ULTANT fior such access. The �ITY wili 3�r��, at n� �"is`� t�i tY�e C�NSULTANT, �iic�i t�sis i3T 'squi�i�i��ii, ma�nin�ry, pipeiines, and qther componertts of the �iTY's �aciii�ies as may be required in connection with the �Z7T�5ULTANT's services. The �ITY will be respon�ibie fior ali acts of the �ITY's personnel. C. A�ver�s�men�s, Permi�s, ar�� Aace�'s Unless otherwise agreed to in the 5cope ofi �ervices, the �ITY will obtain, arrange, and pay for all advertisements for bids; permi�s and licenses required by locaf� state, or fiederal authorities; and land, easements, righ#s-of-way, and acce`ss necessary fior ��i� CONSULTANT's services b`r PRDJEGT �ons�ru�ion. D. Timely Review The �1TY wiil examine the �ONSULTANT's studies, r�eports, skei�hes, drawings, spec'�'ications, proposals, and other documents; ob�ain advice of an attomey, ir��i��`ar�� iiir��l��, ��i�r�t�r�t, �iic�r��, �3�� fit�� fin��iciai �7vi�rs, an� ot�ie`r consuftants as �he �iTY deems app�ppria�e; and rend�r in writing decisirans required py the �iTY in a timely manner in ac�ordartce wi{h the proje� schedule in Attachmerrt D. E. Proii��t Nbti� The �1TY will give prompt no�ice to the C�N�ULTANT whenever CITY observes or becomes aware o�' any development �hat affe�ts the scc�pa or timing o� �he �Z7AISULTANT's services or of any defieci in the work ofi the �CINSULTANT or �a��tr��t�n z:a�tr��tur�. �. Asbestos or t�azarc�ous �u�stances and Indemnifcation (�) Ta �he maximum ex�en� permii�ed by iaw, �he �iTY wip indgmnify and relea�e CONSULTANi and �s offic�rs, employees, and sub�ontrac�ors rf`�ii�i �ill �1�iP�t�, �r��ig��, IZ��, ��izi ��t�, iii�iu��i��, �ut ��5t li�t��i ia, attomey's fises and litigation expenses aris�ng out ofi car reia�ing to �he presence, discharge, release, or escape ofi hazardous substances, contart�tinants, or asbestt�s on or from the PFtt'�JE�T. Nothing cpn�ained �i�r�ir� �ft�11 $� �r��t�u� % ��uir� iFi� C1TY t�i 1�vy, �� o� �ilie�t any tax ta fund inis indemni�c�ion. l�) 1`fie indemnr'F'ica�ion and release rec}uired above shaii not apply in t�e event the discharge, release or escape of hazardous substances, c,on�a�ir��r��s, or a�6e��c3� i� a'r�siilf �3fi ��3NSULTANT'� negligeiice or r� such hazardous substance, contaminant or asbestos is brought onto the PR�7JE�T by ��N�ULTP►NT. . G. Cor��fi�for Ci�im� �n� 'f�ii��-P�r�ji Ber��i�i�i�i�� ) The �1TY agrees io inciude the fioltowing clause in aii coniracts with cons�ruc�ion con�ractors and equipmen� or materials suppliers: "�o�tractors, subcontractors and equipmeni and materials suppliers on ��ie PRO.;ECT, or �fieir sure�ies, sfiall ma�n�a�n no di're� aciion against �fie �L7N�ULTANT, iis officers, employees, and subcontractors, for any claim arising oui ofi, in connection with, or resuliing from the consulting services perFormed. �nly the �1TY wiil be the benefiiciary of any undertaking by t�ie CDNSULTANT " (�) This A�REEIVIE�iT gives no right or benefiits �o anyone other than the �iTY and the ��N$ULTANT and ihere are no ihird-pariy beneficiaries. (�} The �ITY will inelude in each agreement i� en�ers in�o wi�h any other �niity br 3erson rega��ing tfie PROJECT a provi�io�i t�iat �iic�i eniii-y or person shall have no third-party benefciary rights under this AUREENfENT. ��j No�hing contained in this section V.H. shall be construed as a waiver of any rigfit ��is C1TY ��i� i� ��i�i� � ciaii�'i again'st �CONSULTANT. ti. �IT1('s lnsurance (� ) The �1TY may maintain property insurance on certain pre�exis�ing structures associated with the PROJECT. (2) i fi� CITY w�il ensure �f"ia� Buii7ers Risk/lnsi�lla�tion ins�.irance is main�ained a� �he replacemen� cost value ofi �he PR�JE�T. ?he �1TY may provide ��NSULTANT a copy of the policy or documer�tation of such on a certificate of insurance. {3) T�ie C1TY v�ili ��e��`y t�iat i�ie Biiil�ers Riskllnsiailadion insiirance �ti�tl �e comprehensive in coverage appropria�e �o �he I�R�JE�T risks. 1. Liiiga�ion Assis�ance The 5cope of 5ervices does not include costs ofi the ��NSULTANT fior required o� ��ti�� assis��nce �o �i.i�p�r�, p�ep�r'�, ��ur�i�r�t, ��ir��, �efi�n�, or� �ssisi in li�igation undertaken or defiended by the �1TY. ln the event �1TY reques3s such services ofi �he �Z�N�ULTANT, �his A�REEiVIENT shall be amended or a separate agreement will b� negotiated between the parties. J. ��ianges Tiie �iTY may make or approve changes within the general �cope ofi �ervices in �his A�REEiVIENT. Ifi such changes a�ed �he ��N�ULTANT's cos� of or time ��ui�e� fi�� tfi� ��ii��, �n �quifa�l� ��jt]�fr�t��t Vvili b� ��c�� through an amendment to this A�REEMENT with appropria�e �Il`Y approval. Ar�icle VI �eneral Legal Provisions Amer�dr�e�its fi� Ar�i�i� VI, ifi ar�y, �re inciu�� in A�taclir�ie�it C. A. Au�horiza�ion to Proceed ��NSULTANT shali be authorized to proceed wi�h this A�REEiUIENT upon receip� ofi a written Notice to Proceed from �he �ITY. B. R�use o� Pr ojc�� D�c�iir�i�r�� All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products ofi �he ��N�ULTANT, whether in hard copy or in elec�ronic �'orm, are ins�rumen�s ofi service for ihis PR�JE�T, whether the PRt�JE�T is compleied or not. Reuse, c�iange, or a�eraiion �ij+��ie �CiTY or �iy o��iers aciing ��roug�i or on befiaif ofi ��i� �ITY of any such instruments of service withoui ihe writ�en permission of ihe �ONSULTANT will be a� �he �1TY's sole risk. The final designs, drawings, specifications and documents shall be owned by the �IT�. C. Fo�� Majeure The �aNSULTA►NT is not responsible for damages or deiay in perfiormance caused by acts ofi �od, s�rikes, lockou�s, acGidents, or other events beyond �he control of the CONSULTANT. I�. T�rni�n��i�i� (1) This A�REEMENT may be termina�ed only by the �iiy fof convenience on �D days' wri�en notice. This A�REEIVIENT may be �ermina�ed by ei�her the �ITY or the ��NSULTANT for cause ifi either party fiails 'su��iar�iairy to� per�t`orr �firoiig� n� fiauit o� ifi� o�� ar�� o�s not commence correction ofi such nonperFormance within fiva �b} days of wri��en no�ice and diligently compiete �he correc�ion �herea�ter. ��j If this A�REEMENT is terminated fior the convenience of the CiTY, the C�NSULTANT wiil �e ��ii� fio� terriii�i�tiar� �x�ens�� as foNqws: �a) �ost ofi reproduction ofi partial or compleie studies, plans, specifications or o�her fiorms ofi �t�N�ULTANT's work product; (b) �3ut-of pocket e�enses fior purchasing s�orage con�ainers, rriicr��ilrr�, ete��i�ii� ��i� fte�, ��i� otfier �ata s�o�ige supplie� or services; �cj The time requiremen�s for �he ��3N�ULtANT's personnel �o do�umeni �Fie work underway a� i�ie �irri� ��ie �iTY'� fermina�ion for convenience so thai �he work effort is suitabie for long time storage. (3) Prior to proceeding with termination senrices, the ��NSULTANT will subm� io i�ie C1TY an �emiie� s�aiemeni ofi all �ermina`fion ezpense�. The �1TY's approval will be obtaineci in writing prior to proceeding with �ermina�ion services. E. 5uspension, Delay, or lnterrup�ion �o Work Tfie C1TY may susper��, �elay, or in�emipi i�ie sennces oi f�e CDNSULTANT fior the convenience of the �IiY. In the event of such suspension, delay, or in�erruption, an equiiable adjustment in the PR�JE�T's schedule, commitmen� and cost of the ��N�ULTANT's personnel and subcontractors, and CDNSULTAN i � �or�i3�r��tian will �e rr��e. F. lnciemni#ication (�} The �aN�ULTANT agrees to indemnify and defend the �1TY from any loss, cost, or expense claimed by third parties fior property damage and �Z�ity ir�jiiP�ji, ir��U�i�� tP�, �u�� leiy Cy t�e negiigence ar wiii�ui misconduc� o�F �he ��N�ULTANi, • its employees, o�ficers, and subcontractors in connection with the PRUJE�T. �) ifi �he negligence or wiilfiul misconduct ofi bo�h �he ��NSULTAhIT and the CiTY (��` fi�e��t� i��tifi�� ii� fi�r ii��lbr�i �a�Y� i� Ii��l�) is a c�ii�� fi such damage or injury, the loss, oost, or expense shall be shared between the �UN�ULTANT and the �ITY in proporiion io their relative degrees of negligence or willful misconduc� as determined pursuant to T.C.P. & R. Coc�e, �e�ibr� 33.091(�) �Vemon Supplemen�'t996j. �. Assignment Neither party will assign all or any part of ihis A�REEMENT without the prior writien conseni ofi the other party. H: Ii��Pprefi��i�r� Limitations on liabiiity and indemnitiss in this A�REEMENT are business understandings befinreen the parties and shali apply to all the different �heories of recovery, including breach ofi contract or warranty, tort inci�ading negligence, strict a� �t�itut�r�-i ii��ility, br �ny �ii��r �u�� fi ��tia�, ��t f�r w�itf�1 �i��u� �r gross negligence for limitations of tiability and sole negiigence for indemnification. Parties means the �iTY and �he �Z3N5ULTANT, and their officers, employees, agents, and subconiractors. n l. Jurisdiction The law of the 5taie of Texas shaH govem the validity of fhis A�R�EMEMT, i�s in�erpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. The venue for �r�y li�i��tti�n r�i�t�� t� tPti� AGREEMENT �P��li b� Tfi��3 Cai�P�ty, ��. J. Al�erna�e Dispu�e Resolution (�) Aii cl�ims, disputes, and other matters in questian between the �tTY and �aN�ULTANT arising out ofi, or in connection with this A�REEMENT or tF�� PR03ECT, �� j� t5�`�i� �f �t�ji ��iiig�i��t �5�` �Uiji �fi CITY bP ��N�ULTANT hereunder, will be submiited �o mediaiion. Ifi mediation is unsuccessful, the claim, dispuie or ather mai�er in questions shall be� submiited to arbitration if l�oth parties acting reasonably agree that ihe a�n�iint �ifi t�e 7i"spi,�e i§ lik�ty �o �g I�s� ��ian $50,OQ�0, excl"usive ofi attomey's fiees, costs and expenses. � Arbi�ration shall be in acoordance with the �onstruction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or other applicable rules ofi t�e Association then in �fif��t. Ar�y �wart�i ��i��r+��1 5y �� ►r�3r��ai�ors t��s ��an $50,000, exclusive of aitomey's fees, costs and e�enses, will be final, judgem�nt may be ent�red thereon in a�y cour# having jurisdiction, and will not be subject to appeal ar modification except to the exient permitted by Secti�r�� '10 ��i� 1'i �ifi tii� F��i Ar``��ti�r� A� (9 U.S.C. S��i��i� '10 and 1 � } (Z) Any award greater than $5D,000, exclusive ofi attamey's fees, costs and expenses, may be iitigated by either party on a de r�ovo basis. The awa�d ��tt �� fiit��i �iii�ty (9D} ��y� ►rt``a�Yi i�S� ��t� �t�i� i� is�u�. tf litigation is filed by either p�rty within said ninety {9D) day period, ihe award shall become +�ull and void and shali n�at be used by �'rther party for any purpose in the litigatian. K. Se��i1i�y �ti�� S�i�i��t Ifi any of the provisic�ns caniained in this A�UREEMEfVT are held for any reason to be invaiid, iileg�l, or unenfiorceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceabiiity will not affiect any other provision, and ihis AGREEMENT shall �� i��Tt��t� �� if �u� ii�v�ti�1, itl��l, �r u�8��t5��bi8 pT�vi�i�� fi�� v��' been contained herein. Ar�icles V.F., Vfi.�, V1.6, V�.H, and Vl.J shalf survive termination ofi ihis A�REC-MENT for any cause. L. �bserve and �omply CONSULTANT s�ialt at alt time o�serve an� co�pty iiv��f� all fie��wal an� S�ate iaws and regulations and wi�h all �iTY ordinances and reguiaticros whiclt in any way affed this AGREEMENT and the work hereunder, and shail obseive and camply wi�h all orders, taws, ordinances and regul�ions which may exist or may �� tt�� i�t�� ji ��v�r��iin� �i�� iing ju�i��iic�io�i �r �i.it�ia�r�y fi�r �u�n enactment. iVo plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereofi shaii be considered, �aN�UI.TANT agrees to defend, indemnifiy and fiold ha�rnless CITY and ail ofi its ofiicers, ager�ts and empioyees firom and against all claims or , ,. iiability arising oui of the violation of any such order, law, orciinance, or regufation, whether ii be by iiseif or its empioyees. Article VI! A��ISr�er��, S�E��i31e�, �i�� Si�i��i�� This A�REEMENT, inciuding its aitachments and scheduies, consiitutes the entire A�f2EEiVIENT, supersedes all prior wriiten or oral unders�andings, and rnay oniy be changed by a written amendment executed by bvth parties. The foilowing attachments and schedules are ��$y Piifi�� i �i� �# tP�i� AGREEMEiVT. Attachment A— Soope of Services Attachmeni B — �:ompensation ATT�ST: i � � x,�2� G�oria Pearso Cirt.y Secretar�r At��V�� AS fi� F�RM �1ND L i�AL1TY Gary Steinb r�er Assistant City Attorney ATi'EST: �� l � Contract Authorization Date CITY OF FORT � � Mike Groo�'ner " Assistant Cit�r Manager A��ZS�IA� ��M�IlEN�SF�� "'i!�G--�-c�--� Hu A. Malanga, P.E:�irecc:tor Transpo�tation and Public Works G T I� CaUNTIN , INC. r PatriCia Nassour GR�iM Tra�F�c Counting, lrie. „ Ai��ti��t A $��S�E �� t1Ti�� Z�N�UI.TANT shall per�orm �echnical serviceS in suppor� oi �iTY's �raffic engineering services. ��N�ULTANT's work wili be provided to +�1TY on a work au�horization basis. PrioX to t�eginnin� ini�rk a�i� �s r�e�� ia�ir�� i�� r�� afi e��f1 v►rork �ii�fioriza�ion, ��1�ea� understanding of �UN�UI�TANT's services �o be provided and period ofi performance wiil b� es�abiished by ��N�ULTANT in discussidn wiih �1TY. The 5cope ofi Services will include the fiollowing: 1. C�lle�t 2d►-fiou� �oiir�3� an� 3�epa�8 a siimm�ry ofi �ollec�`ie� �ounts �y '1�-r�iir�u�e increments. �. i;ollect peak 2-hour A.M. and P.IVI. turning movement counts for #rucks and vehicles and prepare a summary ofi counts by 15-minute increm�nts. 3. Con�iict �our�� fia� §ig��1 "vv�a�i��ii s�ii�i�,. �. �onduci spesd surveys. The notice io proceed fior eacn work authorization Essued by C(TY wil{ defiine Iocations and �ervices �.o be provided by �r3N5ULTANT. �lVork schedule wiA be d�ermined for each iflziivi�iu�i 1r11��k Auti��i��tiZSh. . A + At�achment B COMPENSATION TPie �CDNSULTANT 'si�iail �e rxympensa�e� on � work au�f�ionza�ion 6a�i�. �ompensation for Traff'ic �ounts within ihe �i�v of Fort Worth wiil be at fix+ed rates as fiollows: ��-hour Uni-directional Volume �ounts 2�}-hour Bi-directionat Volume �ourr�s �� D per counier �Addi�ional ��-�ho�ars = �70} $��D per coun�er �Additionai 2�-hours T �80) *Spee� o� �lass�i�ibn Coun�s �one=way) $'12v per oaun�e� �A��ifibnal2�-fioi.7rs = $80) d-ieg 5ignai Warrant 5�udy �ounts Tuming lEllovement �ounts: �0 per intersection (Additionat �A�-hourS = �2D0} $ � per hour per counter lUlileage sh�lf be reimbursed a� $D.�� per miie. An additional $� 0 will be charged �or r�ft��}iir�� i�r�i� on �ncr�te roa�ys. *Volume A�T included in cost. TF�e maximum total fees fiar this coniract is $�A�,989.�0, Payment aF the fee shaD be considered fiull compensa�ion for th� services des�ribed in A�achment A fior all labor, ma�erials, supplies, ��1� �i.iipr"ii�Pit �i��e��ry to cbrri3iet� tfie sen7ic�s. The CZ3N�ULTANT sha11 submit mon�hly invoices �o the �ity for all work per�ormed under this agreement set fipr�h in Ar�icle III, Terms ofi P2�yment. The monthly invoicas wiD contain a descrip�ion of �he tasks per�ormed fior �na� par�i�ular mon�h, perC�n� complete for each �ask, �r��iiiit C�i.i�� fi�iP ��ti ta�k, ��i�r� �� bi.i��t �r�i.ir�� z��i��, �f$Vl��i�s E31IIIt'�Cj ��Iu, �nd totals for invoice.