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IT FORT WOR Hl, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING "'ELATED DEIGN SERVICES
i.s betwe,en the, C,i y of Fort' h� Tex . -rule,
municipality (the TIT Y), and Dennehy architects, authori7ed to, do busines in Texas,
(the "ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT glen,erally described as: Nature Center Boardwalk
Article I
Scope of Services
A, The Sco-pe of,Services is.sett forth in Attach e .
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Compensation
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forth in Attachment B
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(4) In the event ot a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested
will be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion, wall be paid. The
CITY will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof.
ally
No interest will accrue one any contested portion, of the billing until mutu
resc4ved-
(5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to, ENGINEER for billings contested
in good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER may, after
g,iving 7 days' written notice to CITY, suspend services under this
AGREEMENT' until paid in full. In the event of suspension of services, the
ENGJNEER ssh-all 'have.no-liabi.lity, to GITY,
fordetay-s or da ma es caused tie.
CITY because of such suspleinsioln of services.
Article IV
Obligations of the Engineer
Amendments, to Article IV, if any, are included' in Attachment C.
A. General
The ENGINEER will serve as the GITY's, professional engineering,
representative under this Agreement, providing professional engi,neering
consultation and adv,ice and furnishling, customary serv,i'ces incidental
thereto.
B. Standard of Care
The standard of care applicable to the ENGINEER's services will be; the
degree of skill and diligence normally employed in the State of Texas by
professional engineers or consultants performing the same or similar
services at the tine such services are performed.
C. Sulbsurtace Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity for
subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or other
su-bsu-rface investi-gations in cone ne c-tion,with design and. engineering
work to be performed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also -advise
the CITY concerning the results of same. Such surveys, tests, and
investigations shall be furnished by the CITY, uniless otherwise
specified in Attachment A.
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(2) In so�il�s, 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, exp!lioration, and investigations have been made.
Because of' the inh-e- rent uncertatnties In- subsurfacta evafuatjons,
changed nr unanticipated underg-round conditions may occur that
could affect the total PROJECT cost and/or execution. These,
conditions and cost/execution effects are not the responsibility f' the
ENGINEER.
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D. Preparation oy"Engineering, Drawi*ngs
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans in
ink on reproducible mylair sheets and electronic files in pdf 'format, or as,
otherMse ap,proved�, by CITY, which shall become the. property- of the CITY.
CITY may use such drawings in any manner it desires* provided, however,
'that the ENGINEER shall not be liable: for the use of such drawings for-any
project other than the PROJECT described hierelini.
E. E,ngl*neeil's Personnel at Coinstructl*on S'I'te
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I) Thev presence or duties) of the ENGINEER's personnels at C-1 construction, site,
whether as on-site representatives, or otherwise, do note make the
ENCGIN:EER or its personnel in any way respo,ns,ible 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, seqlu�ences, 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. The ENGINEER and its
.p.ersonnel hive no authority to exe rise ,any control over .any constructio-ti,
contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or
any health or safety precautions.
(2) Except to the extent of specific site visits expressly detailed and set forth in
Attachment & the ENGINEER or its personnel shall have no obligation or,
responsibility to, visit the construction site to become familiar with then
progress, or q,uality of the completed work on the PROJECT or to determine,
in general, if the work on the PROJ'ECT is being performed in a manner
indicating, that the PROJECT, when completed, will be in accordance with
the Contract Documents, nor shall anything in the Contract Documents or
the a, regiment between CITY and ENGINEER be .con strued -as requfring
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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 the ENGINEER makes, o,n-,site
obiservation(s) of a deviation from the Contract Documents, the ENGINEER
sha-11,i,nform the C1,TY--
(3) When professional certifi cation of performance or characteristics ot
materials, systems or equipment is reasonably required to perforrin the
services set forth in the Scope of Services,, the ENGINEER shall be entitled
to rely upon such certification to establish materials, systems or equipment
-and performance,criteria to be-required,in the Contract Do .um e-nts.
F. Opinions of Probable Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules
(1) The ENGINEER shall provide opinions of probable costs biased on the
current available information at the time of preparation, in accordance
witti Attachment A.,
(2) In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility
projections, and schedules for the, PROJECT, the ENGINEER has no
control over cost or price of labor and materials; unknown or latent
conditions of existing equipment or structures that may affect operation
or maintenance costs; competitive, bidding -procedures and market
conditions; time or quality of performance by third parties; quality, type,
managemeinit, or direction of operating, personnel, and other economic
and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate
PROJECT cost or schedule. Therefore,, the ENGINEER makes no
warranty that the CITY's, actual PROJECT costs,, financial aspects.,
economic feasibilityy or schedules will not vary frorn the EN-GfNEE'Ks
opinions, analyses, projections, or estimates.
G. Construct*1on lr greys Payments
men- ebony by the EN =N DER to the -,.CITY for periodic construction
proqress payments to the construction, contractor will be, based on the
ENGINEER's knowledge, information, and belief from selective sampHing.
and observation that the work has progressed to the point indicated. Such
relcomimendations do not represent that continuous or detailed examinations,
have been muds by the ENGINEER to ascertain that the construction
contractor has completed the work in, exact. ac the the Contract
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DoCuments; that It-he final work will, be, acceptable in all respect& "ha" the
ENGINEER has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose
the construction contractor has used the moneys paid; that title to, any of the
work, materials, or equipment has passed to the CITY free and clear of liens,
claims, securifty interests, or encu m bran ces; or 1hat there are not -other
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matters at
III issue between the CITY and the construction contractor that
affect the amount that should be paid.
H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be pr pared, in, part, on the basis of
information compiled and furnlished by others, and may not a,lway's represent
the exact location, type, of various components, or exact manner in which the
PROJECT was, finally constructed. The ENGINEER is not responsible for
any errors or omissions in the information from others that is incorporated
into the record drawings,,
L Minority Business and Small Business Enterprise (M'BE,)(SBE)
Participation
In accord with the City of Fort Worth Business Diversity Ordinance No.
2GO,20-12-20-1 amended,,the City ha-s-goals for the,part icilpation of
minority business enterpir,ises and/or small business enterprises in City
contracts. Engineer acknowledges the MBE and S goals established for
this contract and, its accepted, written commitment to MBE and ,CBE
participation. Any misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent
m.isrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Engineer may
result in the termination of this Agreement and debarment from participating
in City contracts for a period of time of not less than three (3) years.
J. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINE-E,R agrees that the CITY shalt, until. the expiration of fi.v-e (5), years-
after final paymient under this contract, have access to, and the right to
examine and photocopy any directly, pertinent books, documents, papers
and records of the ENGINEER involving transactions relating to this
contract. ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary ENGINEER facilities and shall be provided
adequate an appropriate work space in order 'to conduct -audits in
compliance with the forovisions of th,is section. The CITY shall give
ENGINEER reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) ENGINEER further agrees to include in all its sub consultant, agreements
hereunder a provision to the eff ect that the su bconsultant. agfees that the.
CITY shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final payment under the
subcontract, have access 'to and the right to examine and photocopy any
directly perfinent books, documents,, papers and records, of such
subconsultant I involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that the,
CITY shall have access during normal working hours to all subcon�sultant
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facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space, in
order to conduct audits, in compl�iance with the provi�sions of this article
together with subsection (3) h!ere�of. CITY shall give sub consultant
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(3) ENGINEER and sub consul'tant agree to photocopy such documents as may
be requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse ENG]MEER for
the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in
effect as, of the time copying is performed.,
Ka 'IN,SURANCE
(1) E,NGINEE,R)S IN'SURANCE
a. Commercial General Liability the ENGINEER shall maintain
commercial general liability (CGL) and,1 if necessary, commercial
umbrella.. insurance- with. a limit of riot- less than, $1"000,GOO..00 per--each-.
cccurr+ nce, with a $2,000,0001-00 aggregate, If such Commercial General
Liability insurance contain,s -a general aggregate limit, -it shall apply
separately to th�is PROJECT or location.
i. The, CITY shall be included as, an insured under the CGL, using
ISO additional insured endorsement or a substitute pirovid�'i-ng
equivalent coverage, and under the commercial umbrella I if any.
This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to
any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the
CITY. The Commercial General Liability insurance piol�icy shall
have no exclusions by endorsements. that would alter or nullify
pre rn ises/o Perations, Products/completed operations, contractual,
personal injury, or ads vertizing ilnjury, which are normally contained
within the policy, unless the CITY approves such exclusions, in
writing.
-ii. ENGINEER waives all rights against, the CITY and its agents,
officers, directLors, and employees for recovery o"I' damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the commercial general
liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance maintained in
accordance with this agreement.
b. Business Auto — the ENGINEER shall maintain business auto liability
and, if necessary, commercial umbrella. liability insurance with a limit of
not less than $1,000,,0010 each accident. Such insurance shall cover
liability arising out of "any auto'', in�clud ing owned, hired, and non-owned
autos, when said veh�icl!e is used in the course of the PROJECT. If the
engineer owns no ve. h-ictes., coverage for hi-red -or -nori-owned is
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acceptable.
i., ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its, agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
eater nt,these damages,are covered by the bvsinesa_autow liability or
commp-rcial umbrella liability insurance obtained by J
pursuant to this agreement or under any applicable auto physical
damage coverage.
c. Workers' Compensation —ENGINEER shall maintain workers
compensation and employers liatOity insurance and, if necessary,
commercial umbrella liabilily insurance with a limit of not less than
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$100,0100. O each accident for bodily injury by accident or $100,000.00,
each employee for bodily injury by disease, with $1500,000.00 policy limit.
i. ENGINEER waives all rigbts, against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages, are covered by workers compensation and
employer's liability or commercial umbrella insurance obtained by
ENGINEER pursuant to this agreement.,
d�. Profbss,ion-al Liab-ifity the ENGINIEER, shall: maintain- professional,
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-�m�ad:e pol" a minimum of �� � � ��0O.f"O per liability laims Icy, W1 7 U
claim and aggregate. The policy shall contain a retroactive date prior to
the date of the contract, or the first date of services to be performed,
whichever is earlier. Coverage shall be maintained for a period of 5 years
following the completion of the contract. An annual certificate of
insurance spelcifical,ly referencing this project shall be submitted to the
CITY for each year following, completion of the contract.
(2) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a�. Certificates ofinsura.noe evidencing that the- E,NGIME,ER,fiats obtained. all
required insurance shall be delivered to the CITY prior to ENGINEER
proceeding wfth the PROJECT.
b. 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.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this agreement are provided under applicable policies
documented thereom
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a. /\ny failure on part of 'the CITY to request required insurance
documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirements.
e- A,minimum of thirty.. (30) days notice of cancel-lation or material change, in
coverage shall be provided to, the CITY. A ten (10) days notice shall be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent
to the respective Department Director (by name)i, City of Fort Worth,
1000 Th rock morton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
f. 'Insurers for, all pollicies must"be authorized `to do business inthe 'State, of
i exas and have a minimum rating of A:V or greater, in the current A.M.
Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength
and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
g. Any deductible or self insured retention in excess of' $25,000.00 that
would change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval by
the CITY in writing, if coverage, is not provided on, a first-dollar basis, The
CITY, at it sole discretion, may consent to alternative coverage,
maintained through insurance, pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated
financial resources or letters of credit may also be acceptable to the
CITY.
h. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
i. The CITY shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring
expense,, to review thy_e ENG[N.,EER's, insurance, prolicies including
endorsements thereto and, at the CITYs discretion-, the ENGINEER mav
be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments,
j. Lines of' coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a
claims-made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or
prior to, the, date of the contractual agreement., The certificate of
insurance shall state both the retroactive date and that the coverage is
claims-made.
k. Coverages! whether written on an occurrence or claims-made basis)
shall be maintained without interrupbon nor restrictive modification or
changes from date of commencement of the PROJECT until final
payment and termination, of any coverage required to be maintained after
final payments.
I. The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums,required by-this agreement,.,
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m,. Sub consultants and subcontractors to/of the E"NGIN'EER shall' be
required by the ENGINEER to maintain the same or reasonably
equivalent insurance coverage as require�d for the ENGINEER. When
sub consultants/subcontractors maintain insurance coverage,
EN-GINEER shaK provide, GITY with. documentation- thereof on a
certificate of ins,urance�,
L. 11-n-dependent Consultant
The ENGINEER agrees to perform all services as an independent
consuftanta,ndi riot.'asa subcontractor, agent, or empioyee of the 01TY.
M. Disiclosuire
The ENGINEER acknowledges to the CITY that it has made full isclosure
in writing, of any existing confl icts of interest or potential conflicts, of 'Interest,
including,personal financial.intere� direct,or 'In-direct, in.propertyr a fti ng.,the
proposed PROJECT and business relationships with abutting property citie�s:.
The ENGINEER further acknowledges that it will make disclosure in writing
of any conflicts of interest that develop subsequent to the signing of this
contract and prior to final payment under the, contract.
N. Asbestos or,Hazatdous Substances
(1) If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered or
suspected., the E-NGINDER will stop! its own work in the affected portions
of the PROJECT to permit testing and evaluation.
If asbwestos or other hazardous substances are s,uspected',,the CITY may
request the ENGINEER to assist in obtaining the services of a qualified
subcontractor to mania le the remediation activities of the PROJECT.
0. Permiftiong Authorities - Design Changes
If permiffing author Aies require design changes so as to gym, 1y with
published' design, criteria and/or current engineering praGUce standards
Ohl ch the ENGINEER should have been: aware of at the time. this
Agreement was executed, the ENGINEER shall revise plans and
specifications, as required, at its own cost and expense. However, i�f'design
changes are required. due- to the changes in- the permitting authorities'
published design, criteria and/or practice standards criteria which are
plubllished after the date of this, Agreement which the ENGINEER could not
have been reasonably aware of, the ENGINEER shall notify the UTY of
such changes and an adj,u�stmient in compensation will be made through an
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amendment to this,AGREEMENT.
P. Schedule
ENGINEER shall manage the PROJECT in, accordance with the. schedule,
developed per Attachment D to this AGREEMENT.
Article V
Obligations of the Qlity�
Amendments to Article V, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. City-Fur nlish-ed Data
ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness) and com�p�leten�ess of
the information provided by the CITY.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to the ENGINEER as required for
the ENGINEER's performance of its services. The CITY will perform, at no
cost to the ENGINEER, such tests of eqlulipment, machJnery, pipellines, and
other components of the CITY's facilities as, may be required in connection
with the ENGINE ER's services. The CITY will be responsible for all, acts of
the G TY s- person,net.
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
requ-ire'd ;by ,tocal., state, or federa] a-utborfties- and J'and- ease.mr enr ts.,, ts
of-way, and access necessary for the EN-GINEER's services or PROJECT
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U. Timely Review
The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies,1 reports, sketches,
drawings, specifications, proposal's, and other docurne,nts, obtain advice of
an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, and and. financial,
adlv,isors, and other consultants as, the CITY deems appropriate; and render
in writing' decisions required: by the, CITY in a timely manner in accordance
with the project schedule prepared in accordance with Aftachment'D.
E. Prompt Notice
The CITY will give rompt written notice to the ENGINEER whenever CITY
observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or
timing of the ENGIN'EER'S services or of any defe�ct in the work of the
ENGINEER or construction, contractors.
F. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances Release.
(1) CITY alicknowledges ENGINEER will -perform part of the work at CITY's
facilities that may contain hazardous materials, inctuding asbestos
containing materials, or conditions, and that ENGINEER had no, prior
role in: the generationt treatment, storage, or disposition of such
malterials. In consideration of the associated risks that may give rise to
claims by third, parties or employees of City, City hereby releases
ENGINEER from any damage or liability related to the presence of
such materials.
(2) The release required above shall not apply in the event the discharge,
release or escape, of hazardous substances, cointaninants, or asbestos,
is a result of ENGINEER"si negligence or if: ENGINEER brings such
hazardous substance, contamlinant or asbestos onto the project,
Go Contractor Indemnification arid' claims
The CITY agrees to include in all construction contracts the provisions of'
Article ME. regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site, and
provisions providing contractor indemnification of the CITY and the
ENGINEER for contractor's negligence.
H, Contractor Claims and Third-Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers*
"Contractors, subcontractors and' equi I pment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, sball, maintain
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direct action against the, ENGINEER, its officers,
employees, and subcontractors, for any claim arising out of,
in connection with, or resulting from the engineering,
services performed. Only the CITY will be the beneficiary
of any undertaking by the ENGINEER.It
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the CITY
and the ENGINEER and there are no third-party beneficiades.
(3) The CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any other entity
or person regarding the PROJECT a provision that such entity or person
shall have no third-party beneficiary rights under this Agreement
(4) Nothing contained in this section V.H. s,hall' be construed as, a waiver of any
right the CITY has to bring a claim against ENGINEER.
1. CITY's Insurance
(1) The UTY may ma'inta"in property insurance on certain pre-existing! structures
associated with the PRO XE,"CT.,
(2) The CITY will ensure that Builders Risk/Installation insurance is maintained
at the replacement cost value of the PROJECT. The CITY may provide
EN,GIN,IEER 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 Alssi"stance
The Scope of Services does not include costs of the ENGINEER,for required
or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or
assist in litigation undertaken or defended' by the CI' Y. In the event CITY
requests such services of the ENGI N,EER, this AGREEMENT shall be
amended or a separate agreement will be negotiated between the parties.
K. Chan,g�es
The CITY may make or approve changes withi:n the general Scope of
Services in this AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's cost
of or time, required for ,performance of'the services, an equitable adjustment
mill be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT with appropriate,
CITY approval.
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Article V11
General Legal Provisions
Amendments to Article VII if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. Author*lzation to Proceed
ENGINEER shall be, authorized to proceed with -this AGREEMENT upon
receipt of a written Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
B. Reuse of Project Documents
All designs, drawings, specifi cations, documents,, and other work products of
the ENGINEER, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments
of service for th,is 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 instruments of service; without the written
permission of the ENGINEER will be at the CITY's sole risk. The, CITY shall
own the final designs, d�raw�ings, specifications and documents.
Cal Force Majeure
The ENGINEER is not responsible for damages, or dellay in plelrformiance
used by acts of God:, strikes, lockouts, aiccidents,l or other events beyond
the control' of the ENGINEER that prevent ENGINEER's performance of its
o,biligatioins hereunder.
D. Term'I"nation
(1) This AGREEMENT may be termiinated only by the City for convenience on
30 days' written notice., This AGREEMENT may be terminated by either the
CITY or the ENGINEER for cause if either party fails siubstant,ially to perform
through no fault, of the other and does not commence correction of such
nonperformance with in 5 days of written notice and diligently complete the
correction thereafter.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City, the
ENGINEER, will be paid for terminiat,ion, expenses as follows:
a. Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans,
speCeifi cations or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product;
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b.) Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing electronic data files and other
data storage supplies or servlices;
C.) 'The, time requirements, for the ENGINEER'S personnel to document
the work underway at the time of the CITY'S termination for
convenience so that the work effort is suitable for long time storage.
(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGINEER will
submit to the CITY an itemizeld statement of all termination expenses. The
CITY'S approval will, be obtained in writing prior to proceeding with
termination services.
E. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption to,Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of the ENGINEER
for the convenience, of the CITY. In, the event of such s,uspens,ion, dela,y, or
interruption, an equitable adjustment in the PROJECT'i s schedule,
commitment and cost of "thee ENGINEERs personnel and subcontractors,
and ENGINEER's compensation will be made.
F41 Indemnification
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.904, the
ENGINEER shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the CITY
against liablifity for any damage caused by or rersuftl'n-g from an act of
negligence, intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or
failure to pay a subcontractor or supplier, committed by the ENGINEER
or ENGINEER's agent,, consultant under contract,, or another entity
over which the ENGINEER exercises control.
G. Assignment
Neither party shall assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the
prior written consent of the other party.
H. Interpretation
Limitations on liability and 'indemnities in this AGREEMENT are business
understandings, between the parties and shall apply to all the different
theories of recovery, inic,liudling breach of contract or warranty, tort including
negli-gence, 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 mean the CITY and the Et4GJNE,ER,
and their officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.
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Jurisdioction
The law of the State of Texas shall govern the valildity of this AGREEMENT
its interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. The
venue for any litigation related to this AGREEMENT shall be Tarrant County,
Texas.
J. Severabifity and Surv'lval
If' any of the provisions, contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any
reason to be invatid, illegal, or u-nenforccearble i;n a,rly respect, such i nvalliditty-,
illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other pro�vis,ion, and this
AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable
provision had never been contained herein. Articles V.,F., VI.B., VI.D., VI.F.,
VI.H., and VI.1. shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
K. 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 ordinarices nand 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 I 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.,
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 he
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. The following. attachments
and schedules are hereby made a part of this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A- Scope of Services,
Attachment B —Compensation
Attachment C -Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Services
Attachment D - Project Schedule
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Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services
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Attachment E - Location Map
Executed and effective this the 114th day of January, 2014.
BY: BY:
CITY OF FORT WORTH ENGINEER
Dennehy Architects, Inc.
Susan Alanis Sandra S. Denneh AVC�
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Assistant City Manager Presid nt
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND M&C No,.,-.
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0 Topographic surrey of existing site area.
0 New concrete piers for boardwalk and shelter
Investigation and use of recycled materials where possible
Site improvements relating to ,accessibility aiccess. flute that the existing trails
and boardwalk do not comply with TAS,/ADA requirements this proposal
includes architectural, structural engineering, surveying and civil work, required t
provide a compliant project
Coordination with the City of Fort Worth uild'in /Permitting Department artn ent to
ensure compliance with current Building Codes and regulations.
It is understood that documents will be submitted' for an interagency review and that
documents shall comply design and submission requlire,ments.
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Lump Sum Fee: $ 391800.00
'Project Reirnb rsables. 600.00
Total: 17400.00
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Construction Documents 55% : $ 211890.00
Bidding (5%)= $ 1,9190.00
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Construction Admin. And Close-out, (.110%)* $ 198
Total Lump Sum Fee: , 39,8010.00
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Tor da L. Rice— Project Manager
'arks and Community Services Department
The City of Fort Worth
4200 South, Freeway
Suite 2200
Fort"worth, Texas 76,115-,1499
E: Professional Services Proposal
Nature Center Boardwalk Redevelopment
Fort Worth, Texas
Dear Ms. Rice:
Dennehy Architects, Inc. (DAI), is pleased to submit this proposal for the Fort Worth
Nature center Boardwalk Redevelopment described in your letter of November 2013
and in our site walkthro gh. Listed below is our understanding of the scope of the work,
deliverables and associated fees.
' Boardwalk edeve c pme t-,PROJECT UNDERSTANDING:
The Project consists of design and construction documents for structuires related to the
Nature Center Trails, Boardwalk and Shelter, including the follolwin :
• Make a salvage assessment of the existing trail from the parking, area to the
boardwalk,,
• Demolition of the existing hloaurdwalk/sh ltar/arid access trail from the existing
parking lot,
• Redesign may include the reconfiguration of the existing boardwalk ' wide) and
associated trails
rovision of a new shelter design of equal or greater size as the existing
stru ctu re
• preparation of a new trail design compliant with T S ADA standards from the
parking lot and throughout the boardwalk route,
• Research and perform all necessary permit applications and compliance
requirements for water-based construction (Texas Commission and
nvironrmental Qurality (TCE Tarrant 'Regional Water District TRWD, l United
States Array Corps of Engineers USAGE City of Fort Forth Floodplain CF
Floodplain .
CAI and our consultants will design the Boardwalk) Shelter and Trail. Program elements
for the project include the following:
Topographic survey of existing site area.
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• New concrete piers for boardwalk and shelter
• Investigation and use of recycled materials where possible
• Site improvements, relating to, acciessibi'l'ity access. Note that the existing trails
and boardwalk do not comply with TAS/ADA requirements — this, proposal
includes architectural, structural engi,neering, surveying and civil work required to
provide a comp!liant project
Coordination with the City of Fort Worth Building/Permitting Department to
ensure compliance with current Building Codes and regulations.
It is understood that documents will be submitted for an interagency review and that
documents shall comply design and submission reqluirements.
DELIVERABLES:
Dennehy Architects, Inc. will provide the following deliverables for this project. The
schedule for completion of this work will be established with the Parks and Community
Services Department (July 2014):
Field Verification and Schernatic-Deli gn Documents
It is understood that the design team, will have access to, available existing site plans.,
D will conduct field verification and t�opographlic su!rveying of existing conditions and
provide schematic design development documents for your approval and to establish the
trail, boardwalk and shelter layout. D will' meet with the Parks and Community Services
staff to further define the scope of work and' to address the project needs within the
established budget.
Construction Documents and Specifications
The Construction Documents will include Drawings as well as Specifications detailing
the project. These documents will provide plans and details, information concerning the
specified' materials and wig ll identify the, standards of quality expected'. These
Construction Documents will be, appropriate for the (bidding) General Contractorls to
provide a Construction, Cost/Bi�ld to you, and to obtain the required permits for the
construction through the City of Fort Worth Building Department.
They will include the following:
• Site Plan for permitting
• Civil engineering plans for trail and boardwalk work to comply with TAS/ADA
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as required)
• Flood Plain Plan
Finish Schedules and' Door Schedules
• Floor Plans of the associated work areas
• Exterior Elevations
• Boardwalk and Shelter Sections and Details
• Roof Plan and Details
• Specifications and Project Requirements
• Structural engineering
• Energy Code Compliance Forms (Building Envelope)
• TAS,/ADA Forms and Submissions
• As-Built Base Drawings
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Construction Administration and Pro[gct lose-Out
During the Construction of the project, Dennehy Architects will provide (4) four site
reviews of the construction progress in addition to the pre-construction meeting, and final
walk-thru. We will meet with the relevant facilities personnel to keep them informed of
the work., Submittals, will he reviewed and distributed to the general contractor and
Owner. Project close-out documients and inspections will provide a record of the work.
PROJECT FEE,,-
Dennehy Architects proposes to coordinate and carry out the work as identified above,
including Architectural, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering,, Surveying, for a, Lump
Sum Fee of$39,800.! 0., Our project,teams, consists of the following..
Architect: Dennehy Architects, Inc.
Structural Engineer.* Frank W. Ideal and Associates
Surveying and Civil Engineering: Baird, Ham!pton and Brown, Inc.
Cost Consultant: Riddle and Goodnight
Design Fee: $ 3%800.00
Proi*eet Reimbursables: 1600.00
Total Lump Sum Fee: $ 411,4001.00
We will invoice monthly as the work is completed.
Foirm of Contract
We will enter into a contract with the City of Fort Worth using the City"s Standard
Contract Form.
Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable expenses will be in addition to the fee, and will be passed on to you with
n o n ark-up,. These expenses include such items as mileage,1 printing, postage and
delivery services, TAS/ADA submission/review fees and olther associated document
filing fees. Reimbursable Fees are estimated to be $1,6001.00.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on this exciting, project. Please feel,
free to contact me with any questions, you may have.
Sincerely,
Sandra S. Dennehy, AIA Paul M. Dennehy, AIA
President "ice-President
@,dennarch.com g,md@dennarch.com
Dennehy Architects, Inc.
3464A Bilueboinnet Circle
Fort Worth, Texas 761019
PH.- 817'-922-9933
CELL: 817-689-42,87 (Paul)
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