Item 4H- Attachment AAGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 2023 by and
between the City of Southlake, Texas (hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and Freese
and Nichols, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "ENGINEER").
WHEREAS, CITY contemplates the need to implement new federal standards for
lead and copper reduction from drinking water, this project is to be known as the Lead
and Copper Rule Revision Compliance project and hereinafter referred to as the
"Project".
WHEREAS, ENGINEER is qualified, able, and desirous of performing the
necessary engineering work upon which the Project is based and is willing and able to
work with CITY staff to organize and coordinate the professional services necessary to
complete the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, CITY engages ENGINEER to perform, and ENGINEER
agrees to perform, the engineering work for the Project, as more fully described herein
below, and CITY agrees to pay as compensation, and ENGINEER agrees to accept as
compensation, the payments on the dates and in the amounts herein specified, all in
accordance with the terms more fully set out below and as provided in Attachment A
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
I. ARTICLE
ENGINEERING SERVICES
A. Scope of Work
ENGINEER will provide the supervision, direction, personnel and equipment to
perform the engineering Services outlined in Attachment A in accordance with the terms
set forth in this Agreement and in Attachment A.
B. Definitions
Services refer to the professional services performed by ENGINEER pursuant to
this Agreement.
C. Changes
CITY, without invalidating the Agreement, may order changes within the general
scope of the work required by the Agreement by altering, adding to and/or deducting
from the work to be performed. If any change causes an increase or decrease in
ENGINEER's cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any part of the
Services under the Agreement, an equitable adjustment will be made by mutual
agreement and this Agreement shall be modified in writing accordingly.
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D. Coordination with Owner
The CITY shall make available to ENGINEER for use in performing Services
hereunder all existing plans, maps, field notes, statistics computations and other data in
the CITY's possession relative to existing facilities and to the Project.
E. Site and Local Conditions
ENGINEER has the right to examine the site in order to become acquainted with
local conditions and accepts conditions at the site unless otherwise noted in writing to
the CITY. Any coordination or scheduling of work by CITY shall not relieve ENGINEER
from its responsibilities specified hereunder. Necessary arrangement for access to any
site by ENGINEER's employees will be made with CITY.
F. Assignment and Subcontractors/Third Party Rights
The rights and obligations covered herein are personal to each party hereto and
not to any third party and for this reason neither this Agreement nor any contract
hereunder shall be assigned by either party in whole or in part; nor shall ENGINEER
subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent
of CITY.
G. Independent Contractor
ENGINEER covenants and agrees that it will perform the work hereunder as an
independent contractor, and not as an officer, agent, servant, or employee of CITY; that
ENGINEER shall have exclusive control of and exclusive right to control the details of
the work performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, and consultants; that the doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply
as between CITY and ENGINEER, its officers, agents, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, and consultants, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a
partnership or joint enterprise between CITY and ENGINEER.
H. Disclosure
By signature of this contract, ENGINEER warrants to CITY that it has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest,
including personal financial interests, direct or indirect, in property abutting the proposed
Project and business relations with abutting property owners. ENGINEER further
warrants 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.
Finally, Engineer warrants that it has submitted to the City a completed Conflicts of
Interest Questionnaire as required by Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government
Code.
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I. Approval by CITY
Approval by CITY of this Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed to be a
release of the responsibility and liability of ENGINEER, its officers, agents, employees,
and subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of the Services performed under
this Agreement, including but not limited to surveys, designs, working drawings and
specifications and other engineering documents.
Such approval shall not be deemed to be a waiver or an assumption of such
responsibility and liability by CITY for any negligent act, error, or omission in the
performance of ENGINEER's professional services or in the conduct or preparation of
the subsurface investigations, surveys, designs, working drawings and specifications or
other engineering documents by ENGINEER, its officers, agents, employees and
subcontractors, it being the intent of the parties that approval by CITY signifies the
CITY's approval of only the general design concept of the Improvements to be
constructed.
J. Indemnification
ENGINEER SHALL AND DOES HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
HARMLESS CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND
ALL DAMAGES, LOSS OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, BY REASON
OF DEATH OR INJURY TO PROPERTY OR PERSON CAUSED BY ANY OMISSION
OR NEGLIGENT ACT OF ENGINEER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
INVITEES, OR OTHER PERSONS FOR WHOM IT IS LEGALLY LIABLE, WITH
REGARD TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT, AND ENGINEER WILL, AT
ITS COST AND EXPENSE, DEFEND, PAY ON BEHALF OF, AND PROTECT CITY
AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST ANY AND ALL SUCH
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO
THE LIMITATIONS OF TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 271.904 AND
SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO THAT EFFECT.
K. No Third Party Beneficiary
For purposes of this Agreement, including its intended operation and effect, the
parties specifically agree and contract that: (1) this Agreement only affects
matters/disputes between the parties to this Agreement, and is in no way intended by
the parties to benefit or otherwise affect any third person or entity (except the
indemnitees identified or described in Article I, Section J., above), notwithstanding the
fact that such third person or entities may be in a contractual relationship with CITY and
ENGINEER, or both; and (2) the terms of this Agreement are not intended to release,
either by contract or operation of law, any third person or entity from obligations they
owe to either CITY or ENGINEER.
L. Successors and Assigns
CITY and ENGINEER each bind themselves and their successors, executors,
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administrators and assigns to the other party to this Agreement and to the successors,
executors, administrators and assigns of such other party with respect to all covenants
of this Agreement. Neither CITY nor ENGINEER shall assign or transfer its interest in
this Agreement without prior written consent of the other.
II. ARTICLE
CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
CITY will:
1. Provide full information as to CITY's requirements for the Project;
2. Assist ENGINEER by placing at ENGINEER's disposal all information in
CITY's control or knowledge which is pertinent to the Project, including
executed right-of-way easements and final field survey data;
3. Examine all work presented by ENGINEER and respond within
reasonable time and in writing to the material submitted by ENGINEER;
4. Pay all costs incident to advertising for obtaining bids or proposals from
Contractors;
5. Give prompt written notice to ENGINEER whenever CITY observes or
otherwise becomes aware of any defect in ENGINEER's work or in
Contractor's work;
6. Designate in writing a person to act as its representative with respect to
this Agreement, such person having complete authority to transmit
instructions, receive information, and make or interpret the CITY's
decisions;
7. Provide all information and criteria as to the CITY's requirements,
objectives, and expectations for the Project including all numerical criteria
that are to be met and all standards of development, design, or
construction.
8. Provide to the ENGINEER all previous studies, plans, or other documents
pertaining to the Project and all new data reasonably necessary in the
ENGINEER's opinion, such as site survey and engineering data,
environmental impact assessments or statements, zoning or other land
use regulations, etc., upon all of which the ENGINEER may rely; and
9. Arrange for access to the site and other private or public property as
required for the ENGINEER to provide its services.
10. Provide any other information or assistance as outlined in additional
Attachments, if applicable.
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Ill. ARTICLE
COMPENSATION FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The CITY shall compensate ENGINEER for services rendered under this
Agreement, in accordance with the following:
For the completion of the work contemplated in Article I, the ENGINEER shall be
paid on a lump sum basis in the amount of $97,563 for Basic Services and on an hourly
basis plus expenses in an amount not to exceed $0 (as outlined in the attached
proposal) with a total not to exceed cost ceiling of $97,563 as billed monthly by
ENGINEER.
IV. ARTICLE
TIMES OF BILLING AND PAYMENT
The ENGINEER shall bill CITY monthly for any services and expenses incurred
in accordance with the work performed subject to the limits set out in Article Ill.
Payment shall be due within thirty (30) days of receipt by CITY of a properly prepared
and correct invoice from ENGINEER. ENGINEER's invoices shall be accompanied by
such records or other written proof as CITY deems necessary to verify the billings.
Invoices shall be made to City Finance Department's office at 1400 Main Street,
Suite 440, Southlake, Texas 76092.
If CITY fails to make payment due ENGINEER within thirty (30) days of the day
when payment for services and expenses is due under the terms of this Agreement,
ENGINEER shall be entitled to interest on such unpaid sums at the rate provided in
Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code.
V. ARTICLE
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
In addition to performing the engineering services set out in Article I, hereof,
ENGINEER agrees to perform additional services as requested by CITY from time to
time and CITY agrees to compensate ENGINEER for such services in accordance with
ENGINEER's standard hourly fee and expenses (see Appendix 1) for actual time
expended and actual out-of-pocket sums expended, such services to be one or more of
the following:
Make or prepare detailed description of sites, maps, or drawings related
thereto and outside the scope of the Project;
2. Appearances before courts or boards on matters of litigation or hearings
related to the Project;
3. Preparation of environmental impact assessments or statements for any
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governmental agency;
4. Miscellaneous engineering work for CITY not related to the Project;
5. To provide resident project construction inspection, unless such inspection
is not required, in writing, by the CITY;
6. Other services agreed to by the parties in writing and incorporated herein.
VI. ARTICLE
STANDARD OF CARE
In performing its professional services, the ENGINEER will use that degree of
care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances, by reputable members
of its profession in the same locality at the time the services are provided and in
accordance with any applicable governmental laws, regulations and ordinances.
VII. ARTICLE
PERIOD OF SERVICE
This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by CITY and ENGINEER, and
shall remain in force until work is completed on the Project or until terminated under the
provisions hereinafter provided in Article VIII.
VIII. ARTICLE
TERMINATION
The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience, with or
without cause by giving written notice to the ENGINEER. Such termination may be
made effective on such future date as agreed by the parties, but absent such
agreement shall be immediate. Upon receipt of such notice the ENGINEER shall
immediately discontinue all services and work and the placing of all orders or the
entering into contracts for supplies, assistance, facilities, and materials in connection
with the performance of this Agreement and shall proceed to cancel promptly all existing
contracts insofar as they are chargeable to this Agreement.
The ENGINEER, upon termination, shall be paid for all services rendered
through the date of termination together with any additional reimbursable expense then
due.
IX. ARTICLE
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
1. All completed or partially completed reports prepared under this
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Agreement, including the original drawings in both paper and electronic
formats, shall become the property of CITY if this Agreement is
terminated. Upon completion and payment of the contract, the final
design, drawings, specifications and documents in both paper and
electronic formats shall be owned by CITY.
2. Reuse, change or alteration by CITY or others acting by or on behalf of
CITY of such documents without the permission of ENGINEER shall be at
CITY's sole risk.
X. ARTICLE
INSURANCE
ENGINEER shall carry and maintain at all times relevant hereto, at ENGINEER's
expense, insurance of the type and of minimum coverage limits as follows:
Workers Compensation - Statutory Employer's Liability - Limits as required
by the State of Texas.
2. Comprehensive General Liability, Bodily Injury and Property Damage
including contractual liability in a combined single limit - $500,000 per
occurrence.
3. Comprehensive Automotive Liability, Bodily Injury and Property Damage
in a combined single limit - $1,000,000 per accident.
Certificates of insurance for the above coverage in a form acceptable to CITY,
evidencing the coverage required above, shall be provided to CITY within ten (10)
business days after execution of this Agreement and prior to issuing Notice to Proceed.
Such certificates shall provide that the insurer will give CITY not less than ten (10) days
notice of any material changes in or cancellation of coverage. In the event any
subcontractor of ENGINEER, with or without CITY's consent, provides or renders
services under this Agreement, ENGINEER shall ensure that the subcontractor's
services are covered by the same insurance limits as set forth above.
ENGINEER shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance as required hereunder and such
insurance coverage has been approved by CITY. Such insurance shall be in the
minimum amount of $1,000,000 and shall include coverage of Contractually Assumed
Liability. The insurance coverage prescribed herein shall be maintained until one (1)
year after CITY's acceptance of the construction project and shall not be canceled
without prior written notice to CITY. In this connection, upon the signing and return of
this Agreement by ENGINEER, a Certificate of Insurance shall be furnished to CITY as
evidence that the insurance coverage required herein has been obtained by
ENGINEER, and such certificate shall contain the provision that such insurance shall
not be cancelled or modified without thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
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ENGINEER shall notify CITY within ten (10) days of any modification or alteration in
such Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance.
XI. ARTICLE
AUTHORIZATION, PROGRESS AND COMPLETION
CITY and ENGINEER agree that the Project is planned to be completed as
expeditiously as possible. ENGINEER shall employ manpower and other resources,
and use professional skill and diligence to meet the schedule; however, ENGINEER
shall not be responsible for schedule delays resulting from conditions beyond its control.
By mutual agreement, CITY and ENGINEER may modify the Project schedule during
the course of the Project and if such modifications affect ENGINEER's compensation, it
shall be modified accordingly, subject to CITY's approval.
It is understood that this Agreement contemplates full and complete engineering
services for this Project, including any and all Services necessary to complete the work.
For additional Engineering Services, the authorization by CITY shall be in writing and
shall include the definition of the services to be provided, the schedule for commencing
and completing the services, and the basis for compensation as agreed upon by CITY
and ENGINEER.
XII. ARTICLE
NOTICE
Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing and given either
personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a nationally
recognized overnight courier service, addressed to the parties as follows:
If to CITY: Shana Yelverton
City Manager
City of Southlake
1400 Main Street, Suite 460
Southlake, Texas 76092
Phone: 817-748-8400
Fax: 817-748-8010
If to ENGINEER: Scott Cole, P.E.
Principal I Vice President
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: (817) 735-7300
Email: sac@freese.com
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All notice shall be effective upon the date of receipt.
XIII. ARTICLE
SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be found to be void or
unenforceable, such finding shall not be construed to render any other provisions of this
Agreement either void or unenforceable. All provisions, which are void or
unenforceable, shall not substantially affect the rights or obligations granted to or
undertaken by either party.
XIV. ARTICLE
VENUE -LAW
Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in
Tarrant County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
in two equal originals on the date and year first above mentioned.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE:
By:
John Huffman, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
City Secretary
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ENGINEER: FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
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Scott A. Cole, P.E., Principal I Vice President
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Southlake
Lead and Copper Rule Revision Compliance Program
Background
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) on Jan.
15, 2021, setting new standards aimed at removing harmful levels of lead and copper from drinking water.
The LCRR went into effect on December 16, 2021 with the compliance date of October 16, 2024. This
revision will require cities and other water utilities to take significant action to protect customers from the
health risks associated with lead and copper in order to comply with the LCRR.
Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) recommends achieving compliance through a phased approach support the
City of Southlake (City) in their compliance with the LCRR.
• Phase 1— LCRR Effort Assessment
• Phase 2 — Initial Service Line Inventory Development
• Phase 3 — Service Line Inventory Completion by Field Inspections
• Phase 4 — Sample Plan Update, Preliminary Sampling, and Other Compliance Preparations
• Phase 5 — Lead Service Line Replacement Planning and Mitigation
The scope of Phase 1 and 2 services and related fee is proposed below. Based on the findings of Phase 1
and 2, the level of effort related to Phases 3 to 5 may be prepared as part of a future proposal if and when
requested by the City.
Phases 1 & 2 of LCRR Compliance Preparation: The goals of Phases 1 and 2 are listed below:
• Collect and review content and quality of service line informational records: all available records
listed in 40 CFR 141.84(a)(3).
• Develop an initial service line inventory based on the assessment of available records.
• Develop initial inventory of schools and childcare facilities.
• Assess water quality data to understand potential for lead detections above the LCRR trigger and
action levels.
• Develop proposed schedule and level of effort for service line inventory completion, and the
completion of other LCRR deliverables.
Scope of Work
FNI shall render the following professional services in connection with the development of the Project:
1.1.) Proiect Kickoff Meeting: FNI conduct a kickoff meeting with key project stakeholders to discuss
the project approach and data requested. FNI will develop and submit a data request technical
memorandum prior to the Kickoff Meeting.
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1.2.) Project Administration: Perform general administrative duties associated with the Project,
including planning, progress monitoring and monthly progress reporting, scheduling, and invoicing for
the Project. These duties include maintaining regular contact with the City to help meet the needs of
the City in a timely manner and executing work in accordance with the work plan, budget, and schedule.
1.3.) Project Coordination Meetings: FNI will lead up to six (6), virtual, one -hour coordination meetings
with the City's staff to facilitate the gathering of the requested materials for various tasks.
1.4.) Desktop Water Quality Assessment: FNI will review lead and copper sample results from Drinking
Water Watch and current sampling plans to generally assess the proximity to future trigger and action
levels. A preliminary desktop analysis of the corrosivity of the City's largest drinking water source will
be performed based upon readily available water quality data and corrosivity studies. If no corrosion
control studies are available or if supplemental analysis is required, the City may authorize FNI to
conduct a corrosion control study as a Special Service. The results of the assessment will be presented
to City Staff at a project coordination meeting.
1.5.) Service Line Inventory Guidance: FNI will review the service line attribute data that the City has
compiled and provide guidance on preparing the Service Line Inventory. If supplemental analysis is
required, the City may authorize FNI to conduct a comprehensive Service Line Inventory study as a
Special Service. FNI will review the City's inventory template and provide recommendations.
1.6.) Review Childcare and Schools to be Included in the City's Compliance Program: FNI will review
the childcare facilities and schools that have been included in the City's LCRR outreach, education, and
sampling program for completeness. FNI will summarize any missing locations for the city to incorporate
into their sampling program.
1.7.) Service Line Material Field Investigation App• FNI will develop an ESRI Survey123 data collection
app to be utilized to record the findings of the field investigation pilot. The app will include drop down
menus to record the material of the public and private portion of the service line.
1.8.) Field Investigation Pilot: FNI will perform a field investigation on up to 200 service line as part of
a pilot to establish a process for determining service line material type. The field investigations will
consist of a visual inspection of the public and private portions of the service from within the meter box.
Lead identification methods such as scratch and lead swab testing will be utilized as part of the field
inspections.
1.9.) LCRR Compliance Schedule and Budget Development: FNI will develop compliance schedule and
planning level budget for consideration in the City's budgeting process. The budget will include efforts
for developing the LSL replacement plan, LSL inventory verification, sampling plan update and public
outreach. FNI will develop up to three (3) alternative compliance budgeting scenarios that consider
varying inventory verification rates while still complying with the LCRR deadline. Recommendations for
funding opportunities including grants, loans, and traditional sources, will be identified. The compliance
schedule and budget alternatives will be presented to City Staff at a project coordination meeting.
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1.10.)Prepare and Submit Draft LCRR Compliance Plan TM: FNI will prepare a technical memorandum
summarizing the assessment and initial LSL inventory development. The future compliance activities,
budget, schedule, and funding opportunities necessary for the City to meet compliance will be
summarized as well. FNI will submit the Draft LCRR Compliance Plan TM for City Staff's review.
1.11.)Finalize LCRR Compliance Plan TM: FNI will finalize the LCRR Compliance Plan TM based on
feedback from City Staff. FNI will submit an electronic copy of the finalized technical memorandum to
the City.
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