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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CONTRACT NO. �� J�`�
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Fort Worth (the "CITY"), and Freese
and Nichols, Inc. (ENGINEER), for a PROJECT generally described as: South Holly
Transfer Pump Station Renovation - Design Phase.
Article I
Scope of Services
A. The Scope of Services is set forth in Attachmerit A.
Article II
Compensation
A. ENGINEER's compensation is set forth in Attachment B.
Article III
Terms of Payment
Payments to ENGINEER will be made as follows:
A. Invoice and Payment
(1) ENGINEER shall provide the CITY sufficient documentation to
reasonably substantiate the invoices.
(2) Monthly invoices will be issued by 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 di sputed or conteste� bi 11 i ng , only 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.
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(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, ENGINEER may, after giving 7 days' written notice to
CITY, suspend services under this AGREEMENT until paid in
full, including interest. In the event of suspension of
services, the ENGINEER shall have no liability to CITY for
services.
Article IV
Obligations of the Engineer
Amendments to Article IU, if any, are included in Attachment C.
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General
ENGINEER will serve as
representative under thi
engineering �onsultation
services incidental thereto
the CITY's professional engineering
s AGREEMENT, providing professional
and advice and furnishing customary
Standard of Care
The standard�of care applicable to 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.
Subsurface Investigations
(1) 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.
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 co.nditions may occur that could
affect the total PROJECT cost and/or execution. These
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conditions and cost/execution effects are not the
responsibility of ENGINEER. .
D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans
in ink on reproducible plastic film sheets, or as otherwise approved
by CITY, which shall become the property of the CITY. CITY may use
such drawings in any manner it desires; provided, however, that
ENGINEER shall not be liable for the use of such drawings for any
project other than the PROJECT described herein.
E. ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site
(1) The presence or duties of ENGINEER's personnel at a
construction site, whether as on-site representatives or
otherwise, do not make ENGINEER or its personr�el 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 accordance with the Contract Documents and any health
or safety precautions required by such construction work.
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) Except to the extend of specific site visits expressly
detailed and set forth in Attachment A, 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 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-sitP observation(s), on
the basis of such on-site observations, if any, 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.
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(3) When professional certification of performance or
characteristics of materials, systems or equipment is
reasonably required to perform the services set forth in the
such certification to establish materials, systems, or
equipment and performance criteria to be required in the
Contract Documents.
F. Opinions of Probable Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules
(1) 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,
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
quality of performance by third parties: quality, type,
management, or direction of operation personnel; and other
economic and operational factors that may materially affect
the ultimate PROJECT cost or schedule. Therefore, ENGINEER
makes no warranty that th� CITY's actual PROJECT costs,
financial aspects, economic feasibility, or schedules will not
vary from ENGINEER's opinions, analyses, projections, or
estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic construction
progress payments to the construction contractor will be based on
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 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 ENGINEER has made an examination to
ascertain how or for what purpose the constructio� 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.
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H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the
basis of information compil�ed 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. ENGINEER
is not responsible for any errors or omission� in the information
from others that is incorporated into the record drawings.
I. Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) 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
ENGINEER may result in th� 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 shail, 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
per�inent books, documents, papers and records of 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 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
subcontracts, and further, that the CITY shall have access
during normal working hours to all subconsultant facilities,
and sha�l 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
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audits.
K. ENGINEER's Insurance
(1) Insurance Coverage and Limits:
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:
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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. �
Worker's 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 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.
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(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) day 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.
(e) Insurers for all policies must be authori.zed 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 �iscretion; 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 poiicies shall each be endorsed with a waiver
of subrogation in favor of the CITY as respects the
PROJECT.
(h) The CITY shall be entitled, upan its request and without
incurring expense, to review ENGINEER's insurance
policies including endorsements thereto and, at the
CITY's discretion, 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 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 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.
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(1) 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 ENGINEER shall be required by ENGINEER
to maintain the same or reasonably equivalent insurance
coverage as required for ENGINEER. When insurance
coverage is maintained by subconsultants, ENGINEER shall
provide CITY with documentation thereof on a certifica�e
of insurance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, in the event a subconsultant's
insurance .coverage is cancelled or terminated, such
cancellation or termination shall not constitute a
breach by ENGINEER of the AGREEMENT.
L. Independent Consultant
ENGINEER agrees to perform all services as an independent consultant
and not as a subcontractor, agent�, or employee of the CITY.
M. Disclosure
ENGINEER acknowledges to the CITY it has made full disclosure in
writing of any existing conflicts of interest or potential�conflic�s
if interest, including personal financial interest, direct or
indirect, in property abutting the.proposed PROJECT and business
relationships with abutting property cities. ENGINEER further
acknowledges that it will make disclosure in writing of any
conflicts of interes� 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, 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,
ENGINEER will, if requested, assist the CITY in obtaining the
services of a qualified subcontractor to manage the
remediation activities of the PROJECT.
0. Permitting Authorities - Design Changes
If permitting authorities require design changes so as to comply
with published design criteria and/or current engineering practice
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standards which ENGINEER should have been aware of at the time this
AGREEMENT was executed, 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
ENGINEER could not have been reasonably aware of, ENGINEER shall
notify the CITY of such changes and an adjustment in compensation
will be made through an amendment to this AGREF_MENT.
Article V
Obligations of the City
Amendments to Article V, if any, are included in Attachment �.
A. City-Furnished Data
The CITY will make available to ENGINEER all technical data in the
CITY's possession relating to ENGINEER's services on �he PROJECT.
ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and com�leteness of
the information provided by the CITY.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to ENGINEER as required
for ENGINEER's performance of its services and will p�•ovide labor
and safety equipment as required by ENGINEER for such ��ccess. The
CITY will perform, at no cost to ENGINEER, such tests of equipment,
machinery, pipelines, and other components of the CITY' facilities
as may be required in connection with ENGINEER's servic�s. The CITY
will be responsible for all acts of the CITY's personn�l.
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 aut�orities; and
land, easements, rights-of-way, and access necessary f�r ENGINEER's
services or PROJECT construction.
D. Timely Review i
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The CITY will examine ENGINEER's studies, report , sketches,
drawings, specifications, proposals, and other docu ents; obtain
advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, account nt, auditor,
bond and fi nanci al advi sors , and other consul tants as t!he CITY deems
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appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by the CITY in
a timely manner in accordance with the project schedule in
Attachment E.
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Prompt Notice
The CITY will give prompt written notice to ENGINtER whenever the
CITY observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the
scope or timing of ENGINEER's services or of any defect in the work
of ENGINEER or construction contractors.
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, 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.
Contractor Indemnification and Claims
The CITY agrees to include in all construction
provisions of Article IV.E. regarding ENGINEER's
Construction Site, and provisions providin
indemnification of �the CITY and ENGINEER for
negligence.
Contractor Claims and Third-Party Beneficiaries
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(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 ENGINEER, its officers, employees, and
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subcontractors, for any claim arising out of, in connection
with, or resulting from the engineering services�performed.
Only the CTTY will be the beneficiary of any undertaking by
ENGINEER."
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other
than the CITY and 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 U.H. shall be construed as
a waiver of any right the CITY has to bring a claim against
ENGINEER.
I. CITY's Insurance
(1) The CITY may maintain property insurance on certain pre-
existing 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 no� �include costs of 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 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 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.
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Article VI
General Legal Provisions
Amendments to Article VI, if any, are included in Attachment C.
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Authorization to Proceed
ENGINEER shall be authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upon
receipt of a written Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
Reuse of Project Documents
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work
products of ENGINEER, whether in hard,copy or �n electronic form,
ar� instruments of service for th�s PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is
completed or not. Reuse, change, or alteration by the CITY or by
others acting through or on behalf of the CITY of any such
instrum�nts of service without the written permissio� of ENGINEER
will be at the CI7Y's sole risk. The final designs. drawings,
specifications, and documents shall be owned by the CITY.
Force Majeure
ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in performance
caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events
beyond the control of ENGINEER. .
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 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
CITY, ENGINEER will
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terminated for the convenience of the
be paid for termination expenses as
(a) Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies,
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plans, specifications, or other forms of ENGINEER's work
product.
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(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 ENGINEER's personnel to
document the work underway at the ti me of the CITY' s
termination for convenience so that the work effort is
suitable for long time storage. �
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(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, 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 serv�ices.
Suspension, Delay, or Interruption of Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of ENGINEER
for the convenience of the CITY. In the event of such suspension,
delay, or interruption, an equitable adjustment in the PROJECT's
schedule, commitment, and cost of ENGINEER's personnel and
subcontractors, and ENGINEER's compensation will be made.
Indemnification
(1) ENGINEER agre
loss, cost, �
property dama
solely by the
its employees,
the PROJECT.
s to indemnify and defend �he CITY from any
r expense claimed by third parties for any
e and bodily injury, including death, caused
negligence or willful misconduct of ENGINEER,
officers, and subcontractors in connection with
(2) If the negligence or willful misconduct of both ENGINEER and
the CITY (for 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 ENGINEER and the CITY in
proportion to their relative degrees of negligence or willful
mi sconduct as determi ned pursuant to T. C. P.& R. Code. Secti on
33.011(4) (Vernon Supplement 1996).
G. Assignment
Neither party will assign all or any part of th�s AGREEMENT without
the prior written consent of the other party.
H. Tnterpretation
Limitations on liability and indemnities in this AGREEMENT are
business understandings between the parties and shall apply to all
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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 ENGINEER and their
officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.
I. Jurisdiction
The 1 aw of the State of Texas shal l govern the val i di ty of thi s
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 inediation is unsuccessful, ihe claim, dispute,
or other matter in question shall be submitted to arbitration
if both parties acting reasonably agree t,hat the amount of the
dispute is likely to 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, judgement 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 nir.ety (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.
L. 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 unenforceability will not affect any
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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., VIH., VI.I., and UI.J.
shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
M. 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- Supplemental Obligations of ENGINEER
EXECUTED thi s �%�� day of �pn uAr� , A. D. ,���
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Gl ori a Pear�son
City Secretary
CITY OF FORT W T
By:
Mike Groomer
Assistant City Manager
APPROUED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY
Gary � erger
Assistant City Attorney
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Contract Authorization
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APPROVED FOR THE FORT WORTH
WATER DEPARTMENT
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Dale A. Fiss�le,�, P.E.
Water irector
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Robert F. Pence, P.E.
Senior Vice President
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ATTACHMENT A
GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES
"Scope of Services set forth herein can only be modified by addition, clarifications, and/or
deletions set forth in the Suppdemental Scope of Services. In cases of conflict between the
Supplemental Scope of Services and the General Scope of Services, the Supplemental Scope of
Se�vices shall have precedence over the Generad Scope of Services. "
GENERAL
1. Preliminary Conferences with City
The Engineer shall attend a preliminary conference with authorized representatives of the
City regarding the scope of the Project so that the plans and specifications which are to be
developed hereunder by the Engineer will result in providing facilii�ies which 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, 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. GeotechnicalInvestigations
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, prepare specifications for such testing program. The cost of the
borings or excavations sha11 be paid for by the City.
4. Agreements and�Permits
The Engineer shall complete all forms/applications to allow the City to obtain the
necessary 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 authoriti�es, Corps of Engineers, and other utilities.
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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 City's Project Manager and shall become the
properry of the City. City may use such plans in any manner it desires, provided,
however, that the Engineer shall not be liable for the use of such plans for any project
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 plans or changes that
are made in the implementation of the plans without the written approval of the Engineer.
PHASE 1
7. Right-of-Way, Easement and Land Acquisition Needs
The Engineer shall determine the right-of-way, easement and land acquisition needs
necessary for the construction of the Project. The Engineer shall deterrnine ownership of
such land and furnish the City with the necessary sketches and prepare necessary
descriptions for acquiring the right-of-way, easement and/or land acquisition for the
construction of this Project. Skel;hes and descriptions are to be presented in form
suitable for direct use by the Dep �rtment of Engineering in obtaining right-of-way,
easements, land permits and lice�sing agreements. All materials shall be furnished on the
appropriate City forms in an min�mum of four (4) copies each.
8. Design Survey
The Engineer sha11 provide necessary field survey for use in the preparation of the plans
and specifications. The Engineer shall furnish the City certified copies of the field data.
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9. Utility Coordination
The Engineer shall coordinate with all utilities, including utilities owned by the City, as to
any proposed utility lines or adjustments 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 lines, 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.
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 Engineer's recommended plan. For all submittals, the Engineer
shall submit plans and documents for street/storm drain and water/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. °Trie Engineer shall
receive written approval of the Phase 2 plans from the City's Project Manager before
proceeding with Phase 3.
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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 Ciiy.
14. Detailed Cost Estimate
The Engineer shall furnish four (4) copies of detailed estimates of probable construction
costs for the authorized construction project which sha11 include summaries of bid items
and quantities.
I5. Plans and Specifications Approval
The Engineer shall furnish an original cover mylar for the signatures of authorized City
officials. The Contract Documents shall compiy 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.
PHASE 4
16. Fina1 Approved Construction Plans
The Engineer shall furnish forty-five (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 construction the Project.
17. 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.
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18. 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.
19. Pre-bid Conference
The Engineer shall attend the pre-bid conference and the bid opening, prepare bid
tabulation sheets, provide assistance to the Owner in evaluating bids or proposals, and in
assembling and awarding contracts for construction, materials, equipment, and services.
PHASE S
20. Pre-construction Conference
The Engineer shall attend the pre-construction conference.
21. Construction Survey
The Engineer sha11 be available to the City on matters concerning the layuut of the Project
during its construction and will set control points in the field to allow the City survey
crews to stake the Project. The setting of line and grade stakes and routine inspection of
construction will be performed by the City.
22. 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.
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 recommendation as to the acceptability of the
work, at the request of the City.
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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.
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Attachment A -1
Supplemental Scope of Services
(Supplement to Attachment A)
Scope of Services
Engineering Design Phase
Transfer Pump Station Renovation
South Holly Water Treatment Plant
Fort Worth Water Department
This Agreement describes the services to be provided by FNI. The Scope of Services required is
presented as basic services and additional services. The basic services cover the elements
required for the Project and are authorized by the execution of the Contract. The additional
services are the work elements that could be required and are identified in the Contract but are
not authorized until FNI is given additional written approval by the City. The Attachment A
General Scope of Services Items 1 through 26 are deleted, '
Task 100 - Proiect Mana�ement. This task will be used by the Project Manager and Project
Engineers to track the progress of the project. Status reports will be generated once per month
and issued to the City to document progress. An action item list will be developed and
maintained during the project.
Task 101 - Preliminary Desi�n Memorandum. Following preliminary investigation, the
Preliminary Design Memorandum will be prepared which describes the design criteria and
specific items proposed for the renovation project. The memorandum will be distributed to the
City in draft form for review and comment, and will be finalized upon receipt of comments from
the City. Ten (10) copies of the draft and final memorandum will be submitted to the City.
Task 102 - Oualitv Assurance/Oualitv Control. The Preliminary Design Memorandum and the
�final plans and specifications will each be submitted to the Engineer's QA/QC team for review.
This review will include constructability, internal value engineering and operation of existing
facilities during construction. .
Task 103 - Cost Estimate. A preliminary opinion of probable costs will be prepared and included
in the Preliminary Design Memorandum. A final opinion of probable costs for the project will be
provided near the conclusion of the design phase.
Task 200 - Pumpin� Evaluation and Desi�n
Task 201 - Evaluate Firm Cabacitv of Transfer Pump Station. Review pump test records and
establish firm pumping capacity of existing equipment. Determine operational
minimum/maximum clearwell elevations and required firm capacity of the sta�tion at this
condition. Evaluate sump conditions under increased pumping rate.
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Task 202 - Desi�n renlacement for Pumn No. 1. Prepare specifications and installation drawings
for replacement of Pump No. 1 with a larger pump as determined in Task ?O1.
Task 203 - Desi�n rehabilitation of Pump No. 2. Prepare specifications for rebuilding Pump No.
2 motor and wet end if required.
Task 300 - Electrical Evaluation
Task 301 - Transformer Evaluation. Review previous test records for the MCC T 2400/480V
transformer, as well as proposed loads after pump modifications. Evaluate providing service to
the proposed Pump No. 1 from either the 480V Motor Control Center or from the 2400V Motor
Control Center. Recommend whether MCC T transformer should be replaced.
Task 302 - Feeder Evaluation. Evaluate the existing South Holly WTP Complex electrical feeder
system and recommend which cables or breakers should be repaired or replaced.
Task 400 - Electrical Desi�n
Task 401 - Motor Control Center Replacement. Prepare plans and specifications for replacement
of the 2400V and 480V motor control centers. Provide updated motor protecti�ri and SCADA
interface similar to the prototype drawings in the Electrical Improvements Study. Provide
replacement feed to existing motor control sections serving the blower building. Provide for new
transformers if required. .
Task 402 - Prim�ry Protection. Coordinate with TXU Electric to install primary protection for
the two feeds into the South Holly WTP. This construction work will be performed by TXU
Electric.
Task 403 - Undate Existin� One-Line Dia�rams. Provide revised drawing of the South Holly
WTP One-Line Diagram (Figure 7.6 in the Electrical Improvements Study) to reflect proposed
modifications.
Task 404 - Chemical Buildin� Electrical Feed Modifications. Provide plans and specifications
for removal of the altemate feed to MCC T from the South Holly Chemical Building, and for
replacement of the 800A main circuit breaker for the 480V MCC in the South Holly Chemical
Building.
Task 405 - SCADA Imbrovements. Provide plans and specifications for upgrading existing
SCADA system to accept and display designated information from SCADA interface at new
motor control centers.
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Task 500 - Biddin� Phase
Task 501 - Document Distribution
Engineer will reproduce and distribute contract documents to prospective bidders and vendors
and maintain a log of distribution. Engineer will provide 75 sets of half-size drawings and
specifications for distribution. In addition, Engineer will provide 20 sets of full size drawings for
distribution. �
Task 502 - Prebid Conference
Engineer will attend pre-bid conference and answer, by written addenda, contractors' and
suppliers' functional and technical questions during bidding phase.
Task 503 - Document Clarification
Engineer will provide clarifications and answer questions from prospective bidders and vendors
during the bidding phase. If necessary, such clarifications will be included in addenda.
Task 504 - Bid Ot�enin� and Award
Engineer will attend bid opening, review bids, and assist with recommendations for contract
award.
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ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
TO
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
FOR
SOUTH HOLLY WATER TREATMENT PLANT
TRANSFER PUMP STATION RENOVATION
ENGINEERING DESIGN PHASE
COMPENSATION
I. BASIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
For engineering services provided under Attachment A, the City shall pay the Engineer
on a Salary Cost Method, an amount not to exceed $98,142, according to paragraphs A, B
and C below. The basis for this payment is shown in Exhibit B-3 and Exhibit B-4.
A. Labor: The engineer shall be compensated for the services of his personnel on the
basis of Salary Cost times 2.30 for the time such personnel are directly utilized on
th� work. Resident Engineer shall be compensated on the basis of Salary Cost
times 2.30. Resident Representative services shall be compensated on the basis of
Salary Cost times 2.00.
Salary cost is defined as the cost of salaries (including sick leave, vacation, and
holiday pay applicable thereto) plus unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, and
contributions for social security, employment compensation insurance, retirement
benefits, and medical and other insurance benefits.
The salaries of any personnel assigned are subject to reasonable modification by
the Engineer throughout the terms of this Agreement; however, such ,
modifications will not affect the upper limit of this Agreement.
B. .Other Incidental Direct Costs: The Engineer shall be compensated at his cost plus
15% for all costs other than,salary costs that are incurred pursuant to this
Agreement, but which are not normally included as part of the Engineer's
overhead. These costs include, but are not limited to: air fare, automobile rental,
mileage charges, parking, tolls, t�i, meals, lodging, telephone, printing and
reproduction costs, computers and word processors, postage and mailing costs,
and other miscellaneous costs incurred specifically for this Project.
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C. Subconsultant Services: For all subconsultant services, the Engineer shall be
compensated at his actual subconsultant cost plus 15%.
II ADDITIONAL SERVICES
For Additional Services provided outside the scope deiined in Attachment A-1, as
approved by an amendment to this Agreement, the City will pay th� Engineer for labor,
other incidental direct costs, and subconsultants on the same basis as described in
Paragraph I of this Attachment. '
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Scope of Services
Engineering Design Phase
Contract Drawing Preparation
(Included in Tasks 102-504)
SCADA Improvements Design - Task 405
Contract Document Printing - Task 2H
TOTALS
Proposed M/WBE Sub-Consultants
KADD Associates, Inc.
Gojer-McCreary, Inc.
Metro Blueline
Exhibit B-3
Cost Summary
City of Fort Worth
South Holly Water Treatment Plant
Transfer Pump Station Renovation Design
Fee
$98,142
$98,142
M/WBE
KADD Associates, Inc.
Gojer-McCreary, Inc.
Metro Blueline
Services
Drafting Services for preparation of contract
drawings
SCADA design services
Blueline and offset or photocopy printing
of final contract documents
M/WBE
Fee
$13,584
$9,000
$2,000
$24,584
Fees
$13,584
$9,000
$2,000
%
13.8%
9.2%
2.0%
25.0%
%
13.8%
9.2%
2.0%
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TASK DESCRIPTION
Task 100. - Project Management
Task 101. - Preliminary Design Memorandum
Task 102. - Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Task 103. - Cost Estimate
Task 201. - Evaluate Frm Capacity of Transfer Pump Station
Task 202. - Design Replacement for Pump No. 1
Task 203. - Desiq. n Reha6ilitation of Pump No. 2
Task 301. - Transiormer Evaluation
Task 302. - Feeder Evaluation
Task 407. - Motor Control System Replacement
Task 402. - Primary Protection
Task 403. - Update Existing One-Line Diagrams
Task 404. - Chemical Building Electrical Feed Modifications
Task 405. - SCADA System Irr��rovements
Task 501. - Document Distribution
Task 502. - Prebid Conference
Task 503. - Document Clarification
Task 504. - Bid Opening and Award
OTHER COSTS
Task 2E. - General Expenses
Task 2F. - Computer Expenses (Non Cad)
Task 2G. - CAD Expenses
Task 2H. - Printing
LABOR RATE
TOTALS,HOURS
Exhibit B-4
Engineering Cost Summary
City of Fort Worth
South Holly Water Treatment Plant
Transfer Pump Station Renovation Design
PIC
8
8
WATER/WASTEWATER GROUP ELECTRICAL CONST. SUB-CONSULTANT
SVCS.
PM PE DE Tech WP Expenses PE DE Tech Sr.RR Hours Expenses W/15%
24 12
8 8 4 4 40 $1,240 $1,426
8 20 8 12 16
4 8 8
4 16 - 24 8 $248 $285
4 8 36 8 32 $992 $1,141
8 36 2 8 32 $992 $1.141
8 8
8 16 12 $372 $428
24 80 120 $3,720 $4,278
4 12
8 24 $744 $856
4 20 24 $744 $856
12 113 $11,300 $12,995
2 4 8 12 8 40 $1,240 $1,426
4 8 4 4
4 8 8 12 8 2 8 32 $992 $1.141
4 4 8 8 4
TOTAL
EFFORT
$5,400
$3.706
$8,000
$2,020
$4,465
$6,221
$6,001
$1,680
$2,828
$14,358
$1,560
$1,576
$3,136
$14,435
$4,256
$1,960
$5,581
$2,500
TOTALS
HOURS
44
64
72
20
52
88
86
16
36
224
16
32
48
125
74
20
82
28
$1,000 $1,000
$480 $a80
$4,680 $4,680
$2,000 $2,300 $2,300
$150 $715 $105 $85 $95 $45 $120 $90 $85 $125 $31
i6 66 72 124 52 28 $6,160 88 176 12 16 477 $24,584 $28,272 1,127 $98,142
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ATTACHMENT C
SUPPLEMENTAL OBLIGATIONS OF ENGINEER
Amend the following sections of the City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Agreement for
Engineering Services:
Article IV - Obli�ations of the En�ineer
Add Paragraph P Construction contract documents shall obligate the construction contractor
to list the designers and construction managers as additional insured on all
policies except for Worker's Compensation.
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TASK DESCRIPTION
Notice to Proceed
Preliminary Design Memorandum
Review Preliminary Design Report (City)
Final Design
Review Design Documents (City)
Final Design Documents
Advertise Contract
ATTACHMENT D
SOUTH HOLLY WATER TREATMENT PLANT
TRANSFER PUMP STATtON RENOVATION DESIGN
DURATION
0 WEEKS
8 WEEKS
2 WEEKS
8 WEEKS
2 WEEKS
2 WEEKS
4 WEEKS
PROJECTED
START
01 /24/99
01 /24/99
03/21 /99
04/04/99
05/30/99
06/13/99
06/27/99
FINISH
01 /24/99
03/21 /99
04/04/99
05/30/99
06/13/99
06/27/99
07/25/99
DURATION
ACTUAL
START
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�11�A�ar Attd Caunc�l C,ant�nun�cA�ian
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
1/18/00 **C_� 7827 60N ICK 1 of 1
SUBJECT ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH FREESE & NICHOLS, INC. FOR DESIGN OF THE
SOUTH HOLLY WATER TREATMENT PLANT TRANSFER PUMP STATION
RENOVATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City
agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for the design of the South
Pump Station Renovation for a total fee not to exceed $98,142.
DISCUSSION:
Manager to execute an engineering
Holly Water Treatment Plant Transfer
The South Holly Water Treatment Plant (SHWTP) Transfer Pump Station was constructed in 1957 as a
part of the original SHWTP. This pump station transfers filter effluent water from the filters to the plant's
above ground clear wells. The existing transfer pump station does not have the capacity to provide the
minimum required 80-million gallons per day (MGD) transfer capacity.
The replacement of Pump No. 1 with a larger pump and the rebuilding of Pump No. 2 are required to
meet the minimum 80-MGD capacity. Electrical improvements for reliability include a new electrical
feeder system, replacement of 2400V to 480V transfer, replacement of c�ld electrical switchgear and
updating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The engineer will prepare
construction plans and specifications for the renovation and improvem�nt of the SHWTP Transfer
Pump Station for a fee not to exceed $98,142.
Freese & Nichols, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 25% M/WBE
participation. The City's goal on this project is 25%.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Commercial Paper-Water Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's
Office by:
Mike Groomer
Originating De'artment Head:
Dale Fisseler
Additional Information Contact:
Dale Fisseler
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