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Item 4HCITY OF SOUTH LAKE MEMORANDUM June 9, 2009 TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager FROM: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Approve a professional services contract with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., for the engineering and design of north multi - purpose fields and related improvements Action Requested: City Council approval of a professional services contract with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., for the engineering and design of north multi - purpose fields and related improvements for a total amount not to exceed $413,700. Background Information: Attached is a proposed professional services agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., (SRA) to perform the engineering and design for north multi - purpose fields and related improvements. SRA has performed well in providing the City with the schematic design for the redevelopment of Bicentennial Park and the construction documents for Phase 1 of the project. In 2007, SRA completed the conceptual design and an opinion of probable cost for "North Park" (DPS North potential park site). If approved, Terry Cheek, President of SRA will serve as the lead on this project for the consultant. The description of Professional Services includes (see details on attached Scope of Services for North Park Development): • Pre - Design Phase • Concept Design Phase • Construction Document Phase • Construction Bidding Phase • Construction Observation and Administration Phase With over fifty years experience in planning, landscape design, and engineering services, SRA is recommended to perform the desired work based on their knowledge of park and athletic facility design and their proven abilities on the Bicentennial Park Project. SRA is a full service firm with a 4H -1 Shana Yelverton, City Manager City Council Meeting Date — June 16, 2009 Page 2 of 3 solid reputation. They have designed and provided professional services on numerous high level park facilities in the area to include Texas Star in Euless, Wagon Wheel Park in Coppell, Hurst Community Park, C.P. Waggoner Park in Grand Prairie, Roger Williams Ballpark (Weatherford College), and the TCU baseball facility. Their current staffing and schedules are favorable and should allow for the completion of the work in a timely fashion (approximately six months). Financial Considerations: Funding for this project in the amount of $1,237,000 for design and a portion of Phase 1 Development, has been allocated within the approved FY 2008 and FY 2009 SPDC CIP budgets. The Opinion of Probable Construction Costs generated by SRA in April 2009, based on the current conceptual design produced in 2007, for the entire project (potentially two phases) is $4,323,000. The proposed engineering and design fees are $413,700 representing 9.5% of the proposed construction costs. The additional $3,499,700 needed to complete the project will be included in the proposed FY 2010 SPDC CIP budget for City Council's consideration. Strategic Link: This item is linked to the City's Strategy Map related to the focus areas of Quality Development and Performance Management and Service Delivery and meets the corporate objectives to Invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets, and Provide attractive and unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests. Citizen Input/ Board Review: The Parks Board and SPDC will consider this item at a special joint meeting on June 16, 2009 prior to the City Council meeting. Legal Review: This contract has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Alternatives: Alternatives may include the following: • City Council approval • City Council approval with input as desired • City Council decision not to approve 4H - 2 Shana Yelverton, City Manager City Council Meeting Date — June 16, 2009 Page 3 of 3 Supporting Documents: Supporting documents include the following items: • Original Concept Plan for Park (2007) • Professional Services Proposal from SRA • Professional Services Contract Staff Recommendation: City Council approval of a professional services contract with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., for the engineering and design of north multi - purpose fields and related improvements for a total amount not to exceed $413,700. 4H - 3 Y A � All IP -' • tea.• �'�'• y ! # fp rYf I 'll ` - O rr . 'tAt- ti.'�,�r.� •1 � `, l -. � ' _ , Jam} � F #, V Ank K , I 80 v Ar 1 ' North Park. Site Q 125 250 500 Southlake, Texas i GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET NORTH R K J'= VA I KK �Jm KIWM June 10, 2009 Mr. Chris Tribble, Director Community Services Department City of Southlake 400 N. White Chapel Boulevard Southlake, Texas 76092 RE: North Park Development — Professional Services Proposal Exhibits: 1. Scope of Services for North Park Development 2. DRAFT Professional Services Contract 3. Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Cost Dear Mr. Tribble: We truly appreciate the opportunity to provide you with our proposal. We very much look forward to the prospect of working with your staff, City officials and interested citizens in the planning and design of North Park — an important Project for your department and the City of Southlake. For the benefit of the City and the Project, SRA will coordinate its planning and design services with those of the architect for the City who is designing / or has designed the adjacent DPS facility. Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. proposes to perform Professional Services for North Park Development. With respect to Exhibit 3, "Preliminary Opinion of Probabable Construction Cost ", the Basic Professional Services of planning and design will be provided by SRA to create construction documents for the entire North Park Development Project. However, the City will determine which of the park elements are to be included in the first phase of construction. Accordingly, SRA will then prepare a set of bidding documents for the first phase of construction. With respect to Exhibit 2, "DRAFT Professional Services Contract ", this Proposal is submitted with the assumption that there have been no significant changes to the DRAFT Professional Services Agreement provided to SRA by e-mail earlier this week. With respect to Exhibit 1, "Scope of Services ", these tasks and compensations are hereby proposed to correspond with the format of Exhibit 1: VAN KK �.Jm L1WM A. The Supplemental Professional Services for the Pre - Design Phase of the Project: The stipulated sum of $85,400.* * Notes: This item includes up to ten (10) preparations of individual parcel exhibits and legal descriptions for new easements or right -of -way dedications on the park site. Actual charges will be $1,800.00 per parcel as will be prepared if required. Unused amounts will not be invoiced. 2. This item includes the traffic analysis/ impact study for the park and for the adjacent DPS site, as requested by the City. B. The Basic Professional Services for the Concept Design Phase of the Project: The stipulated sum of $41,200. C. The Basic Professional Services for the Construction Document Phase of the Project: The stipulated sum of $164,700. D. The Basic Professional Services for the Construction Bidding Phase of the Project: The stipulated sum of $27,400. E. The Basic Professional Services for the Construction Observation and Administration Phase of the Project: Since the extent and scope of the first phase of construction is unknown to the City at this time, SRA will provide Construction Observation and Administration Services on an "on call and as needed" basis as requested and authorized by the City. Typical services are described in the Professional Services Contract. Compensation for these Professional Services will be invoiced by the hourly invoice method. The allowance provided is for charges anticipated over a ten (10) month period of construction for the first phase of the Project. The City and SRA will establish and agree upon a Contract allowance for these services in an amount not to exceed $41,000. F. Reimbursable Items and Allowances: Payment for TDLR /Independent Provider Review and Inspector:— Direct cost of services and reproduction of plans, plus 10 %: An allowance of $4,000.00 (Only actual costs will be invoiced against the allowance). 2. Reproduction and distribution of bidding documents to prospective bidders: Hourly invoice charges for SRA personnel and direct cost of printer, plus 10 %: An allowance of $15,000. (Only actual costs will be invoiced against the allowance). MAN FIAK �_Jm LIWM 3. A Project contingency allowance for the City's use in the event that additional or otherwise unforeseen Supplemental or Basic Professional Services ( those beyond the "Scope of Services" and the "Agreement for Professional Services ") would be needed for the benefit of the Project. This allowance will be entirely controlled by the City, and its use will be authorized only in writing as an amendment to the Contract: A contingency allowance of $35,000. Summation of Project Phases and corresponding compensation and allowances: Pre - Design Phase $85,400 Concept Design Phase $41,200 Construction Document Phase $164,700 Construction Bidding Phase $27,400 Construction Administration Phase $41,000 Reimbursable Items and Allowances 4 000 TOTAL $413,700 This concludes our Proposal for Professional Services for North Park Development. We look forward to a pleasant and rewarding experience on the Project with the City staff and the people of Southlake. Sincerely, SCHRICKEL, ROLLINS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. a4k Terry T/Che k, RLA Presi ent 1745i PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT NORTH PARK DEVELOPMENT This Professional Services Contract ( "Contract ") is hereby made to be effective on ( "Effective Date ") by and between the City of Southlake, Texas (the "City "), a municipal corporation located in Tarrant County, Texas, and SCHRICKEL, ROLLINS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., ( "Architect "), a corporation authorized to do business in the State of Texas. For convenience, the City and Architect may be referred to hereinafter collectively as the "parties" and individually as a "party." WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the professional services of Architect to include generally the design, engineering, and drafting of construction documents, field surveying, and construction observation and administration of the multipurpose fields, concession building, parking areas, playground, pathways, landscaping improvements, and additional park improvements to be located in North Park City of Southlake, Texas, hereinafter called "Project "; and WHEREAS, Architect represents that it is qualified and capable of performing the design and Engineering services proposed herein for this Project and is willing to enter into this Contract with City to perform said work and services; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby agree as follows: I. Definitions A. Unless stated otherwise in this Contract, the terms contained in this Contract shall have the meaning described in this Article L Any term not defined in this Article I shall be interpreted in accordance with its common meaning or, if more appropriate, in accordance with the meaning commonly understood in the construction or engineering industry. (1) Basic Professional Services —means the work and services of Architect and Architect's employees, agents and subcontractors to be provided to the City pursuant to the terms of this Contract. (2) Additional Services —means additional services not included in the Scope of Services which is negotiated and approved in writing by the City. (3) Bidding Documents —means the documents consisting of the bidding requirements, proposed contract forms, General and Supplementary Conditions, specifications and drawings related to the Project which are to be submitted to prospective bidders on the Work. (4) Certificate of Substantial Completion —means a document issued by Architect that represents Architect's certification and representation to the City that, in the Architect's opinion and to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief: (a) the Work has been substantially completed, (b) the observed portions of the Work are in general compliance with the Construction Documents, and (c) the improvements are ready to be used by the City for their intended purpose, save and except for any items that need to be completed by the general contractor as identified on Architect's Punch List. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 1 OF 21 (5) Certificate of Final Completion —means a document issued by Architect that represents Architect's certification and representation to the City that, in the Architect's opinion and to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief: (a) the observed portions of the Work are fully complete, (b) the observed portions of the Work are in general compliance with the Construction Documents, (c) the improvements are ready to be used by the City for their intended purpose, and (d) the general contractor has addressed and corrected items listed on Architect's Punch List to Architect's satisfaction. (6) Construction Contract —means the contract entered into between the City and a general contractor to perform the Work. (7) Construction Bidding Phase —means that phase of the Project that begins after the City's approval of the construction plans, designs and specifications and that ends upon the City's award of the Construction Contract. (8) Construction Document Phase —means that phase of the Project that begins after the City's authorizes Architect to draft final construction plans, designs and specifications with respect to the Project and that ends when the City approves such documents and submits the project for public bidding. (9) Construction Documents —means all final documents, plans and specifications that are related to the Project and that are promulgated by and bear the seal of Architect pursuant to this Contract and shall consist of detailed drawings and specifications setting forth the quality levels of materials and systems and other requirements for the construction of the Project. (10) Construction Observation and Administration Phase —means that phase of the Project that begins after the City awards the Construction Contract and that ends upon the issuance by Architect of a Final Certificate for Payment or upon the expiration of 60 days after the date of substantial completion, whichever is earlier. (11) Contract Documents —means this Contract, the Construction Contract, and the Construction Documents. (12) Contract Observation and Administration Services —means that portion of the Architect's work and services under this Contract whereby Architect takes certain steps during the Construction Phase as provided in this Contract to assist City staff in charge of the Project to ensure that the Work is performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, requirements and specifications of the Construction Documents. (13) Contract Time —means the total length of time to complete the Project from the commencement date of the Construction Contract. (14) Cost of Work —means the total amount of funds to be expended by the City under the Construction Contract to complete the Project. The Cost of Work shall include the cost at current market rates of labor and materials furnished by the City and any equipment designed, specified, selected or specially provided for by Architect, including the Contractor's cost of management or supervision of the construction, plus allowance for overhead and profit. The Cost of Work shall further include a reasonable allowance for contingencies for market conditions at the time of bidding and for changes in the Work PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 2 OF 21 during construction. The Cost of Work shall not include the fees for Architect's services under this Contract. (15) Director – means the City's Director of Community Services. (16) Design Development Phase —means the phase of the Project that begins when the City authorizes Architect to develop and draft drawings and specifications for the City's approval which describe in detail the Engineering, mechanical, electrical, aesthetic and other technical aspects of the Project, and that ends when the City authorizes Architect to finalize such drawings and specifications. (17) Final Certificate for Payment —means a document issued by Architect that represents Architect's certification and representation to the City that in the Architect's opinion and to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief that the Project is complete and that the City may convey the balance of the Contract Sum to the general contractor. (18) Job Site —means the location where the Work is being performed under the Construction Contract. (19) Pre- Design Phase —means the phase of the Project that begins on the Effective Date of this Contract whereby Architect will research and investigate job site conditions as required to complete the Project, and that ends when the City authorizes Architect to develop and draft drawings and specifications. (20) Project Manual —means the documents setting forth the terms and conditions of the Construction Contract, Project specifications, bidding requirements and sample forms. (21) Punch List —means the list of items promulgated by Architect that needs to be repaired, replaced, completed or corrected by the general contractor prior to Architect issuing a Final Certificate for Payment. (22) Conceptual Design Phase —means the phase of the Project that begins on the Effective Date of this Contract whereby Architect will develop and draft preliminary drawings and specifications for the City's approval which describe generally the conceptual design for the Project, and that ends when the City approves of said preliminary drawings and specifications. (23) Work —means the general contractor's provision of labor and materials for the improvements within North Park in accordance with the terms and specifications of the Contract Documents. II. Terms and Conditions A. EMPLOYMENT OF THE ARCHITECT Architect agrees to perform Basic Professional Services and limited Construction Observation and Administration Services for the City in connection with the Project as set forth in this Contract, and the City agrees to pay, and Architect agrees to accept payment, as set forth in this Contract, as full and final compensation for all such services. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 3 OF 21 B. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT The Director of Community Services ( "Director ") or his designated representative shall administer and manage this Contract on behalf of the City, and Terry Cheek or his designated representative shall administer and manage this Contract on behalf of Architect. C. BASIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (1) Scope of Services. The scope of the Basic Professional Services, as more specifically described in Article II, Section C(6), includes generally; providing professional consultation and advice, furnishing all engineering, architectural and landscape architectural services incidental thereto, preparation and development of construction plans and specifications, surveying, geotechnical assessments, seeking governmental approvals, assisting in bidding and negotiations, and Construction Observation and Administration services with respect to the Project. Basic Professional Services shall also include Architect's presentations at all requested meeting with the City including, but not limited to, City Council, Planning and Zoning, Southlake Parks Development Corporation, Parks Board, and neighborhood meetings. All such meetings will be held at a designated City facility. Basic Professional Services shall further include the following: (a) the development and drafting detailed design and construction documents, plans and specifications for North Park Development as described in Article II, Section .C.(6)(d) hereof. (2) Quality of Services. Architect's Basic Professional Services and Additional Services (as defined in Article II, Section C(8)(d)) shall be performed with the same degree of professional skill, speed and care as would be expected from other licensed Architects in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area. Architect shall promptly notify the City about and promptly correct any negligent designs or specifications furnished by Architect at no cost to the City. The City's approval, acceptance, use of or payment for all or any part of the Architect's services under this Contract, or of the Project itself, shall in no way alter the Architect's obligations or the City's rights under this Contract. Notwithstanding City's approval of the Construction Documents, Architect agrees to provide Construction Documents and specifications that will be sufficient and adequate to fulfill the purposes of the Project. (3) Timeliness of Services. The Architect shall submit for the City's approval a schedule for the performance of the Basic Professional Services which shall be consistent with the time periods described in Article II, Section G of this Contract. Such schedule shall include allowances for periods of time required for the City's review and for approval of submissions by other authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Architect's completion of the Basic Professional Services shall not exceed the time limits established by this Contract, unless such delay is approved in writing by the City for good cause shown in the City's sole estimation. For the purposes of this section 3 only, "good cause" may include, but may not be limited to, events that are beyond the Architect's control. (4) Basis of Services. In developing the designs and specifications for the Project, Architect shall consider the value of alternative materials, building systems and equipment, together with other considerations based on the City's budgeting and aesthetics concerns. (5) Approval of Services. Architect shall submit design documents to the City at intervals appropriate to the design process for the purposes of the City's evaluation and approval of same. Architect shall be entitled to rely on approvals received from the City in the further development of the design. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 4 OF 21 (6) Phases of the Project. The Project shall be divided into the following phases: Pre - Design Phase, Conceptual Design Phase, Design Development Phase, Construction Document Phase, Construction Bidding Phase, and Construction Observation and Administration Phase. Architect's Basic Professional Services shall vary with each phase of the Project as described below. (a) the Supplemental Basic Professional Services for the Pre - Design Phase of the Project shall include the following: (i) Topographic Mapping; (ii) Geotechnical Investigation (iii) Plat Survey including preparation of easement and /or right -of -way documents and any title searches required to identify easements and ownership. (iv) Data Acquisition of existing drainage and utility information from the City and Franchise Utility Agencies which will be included on plan and survey documents; (v) Base Mapping based on the information collected. Base maps will be in a 22" x 34" sheet format and shall indicate property boundaries, topographic information and other existing features such as visible utilities; and (vi) Production of an electronically formatted Base Map. (vii) Traffic Engineering report and studies. (b) the Basic Professional Services for the Conceptual Design Phase of the Project shall include the following: (i) Pre - design Program Refinement Meeting with City Staff members to refine current program facilities for the site and to outline specific desired elements over and above elements previously discussed resulting in a refined program of elements for the park for City approval; (ii) Concept Plans which will incorporate the elements outlined in the project program. The concept will be to scale, in color, and prepared in both presentation size and 11" x 17" for review and discussion; (iii) Review Meetings /Concept Selection which consists of meetings as needed with City to present and review concept plan; (iv) Refined Concept based on comments received from the meeting and City Staff comments. The refined concept will be in CADD format and suitable for incorporating as a starting point for preparation of construction drawings. The refined concept will be presented in presentation size and in 11" x 17" for review; and (v) Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs based on the selected concept plan, Architect will prepare a preliminary working statement of probable costs for the proposed improvements and present same in a spreadsheet format. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 5 OF 21 (c) the Basic Professional Services for the Design Development Phase of the Project shall include the following: (i) Preparing documents consisting of drawings and specifications for the City's approval which describe in detail the Engineering, mechanical, electrical, aesthetic and other technical aspects of the Project. Such documents and specifications shall be sufficient and adequate to fulfill the purposes of the Project and shall include but are not limited to the following, as appropriate: (A) Plan views in appropriate scale (B) Sections where appropriate (C) Elevations where appropriate (D) Typical details (E) Outline specification in CSI format; (F) Demolition Plans- including notes and details required for the demolition, removal and disposal of materials and debris, tree protection and preservation (G) Site Grading Plans- including notes and details required to allow grading of the park facility. Plan to show existing and proposed ground contour lines as well as spot elevations needed to grade site for drainage. (H) Layout Plans and Details — including Pedestrian Walkway Dimension Control Plan and Site Amenities that include details for the walkways and associated site amenities such as tables, benches, drinking fountains and trash receptacles. Details shall also include plans and specifications for walkways, sub -grade preparation, safety requirements and construction notes, and will coordinate geometry and typical dimensions; Playground Dimension Layout and design that includes details for the playground and associated amenities such as equipment and containment, edge layout edge layout, subgrade preparation, safety requirements and construction notes; and will include coordinate geometry and typical dimensions of the playground; Multi- Purpose Field Dimension Layout and Design that include details and associated amenities such as equipment layout, subgrade preparation, safety requirements and construction notes, and will include coordinate geometry and typical dimensions of the fields. (I) Paving and Jointing Plans and Details (J) Architectural Plans and Details. (K) Structural Plans and Details. (L) Civil Plans and Details (M) Electrical Plans and Details (N) Mechanical Plans and Details (0) Plumbing Plans and Details (P) Landscape Plans and Details — including all plantings, arrangement of plan materials, mow and minimal mow areas and landscape berms. The quality, species, size and spacing of all materials will be specified in a material schedule on the plan along PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 6 OF 21 with details of proper installation of plants. (Q) Irrigation Plans and Details — to be coordinated with the approved landscape plan and which responds to the proposed landscape. The plan will emphasize proper zoning of the system to maximize efficient water management. The system will be designed to allow the separate watering of turf grass and will include details as to the proper installation of sprinkler heads, valves, pipe, service connections, controller and other related items. The irrigation plan shall be sealed by a professional licensed irrigator; and (R) Traffic Engineering Plans and Details — including pavement markings and signage for pedestrian and non - pedestrian traffic, and construction traffic control plans as needed. (S) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Details (T) TDLR/Independent provider review and inspection for ADA compliance. (U) Any other documentation as needed for approval by Pars Board, Southlake Parks Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. (ii) Coordinating with appropriate governmental authorities for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and laws; meetings with City as needed shall be included in this phase. (iii) Advising the City of any adjustments to Architect's preliminary opinion of cost; (iv) Providing sets of the documents described in above to the City. The cost of providing such documents shall be included in the Architect's compensation for Basic Professional Services; and (d) the Basic Professional Services for the Construction Documents Phase of the Project shall include the following: (i) Preparing the Construction Documents based on the City's description of the project scope. The Construction Documents shall comply with all applicable requirements imposed by governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Proj ect; (ii) Delivering Construction Documents and Project Manuals to the City for final review along with a bidding package, the necessary bidding information, bidding forms, the Conditions of the Contract [General, Supplementary and other Conditions], and a draft form of the Construction Contract. The cost of providing such documents shall be included in the Architect's compensation for Basic Professional Services; (iii) Advising the City of any adjustments to the Architect's previous preliminary opinions of the Cost of Work; and PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 7 OF 21 (iv) If applicable, assisting the City by filing all applicable documents required for obtaining the approval of other governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. (v) Preparing design and documentation for alternate bid requests proposed by the City. (e) the Basic Professional Services for the Construction Bidding Phase of the Project shall include the following:: (i) Assisting the City to establish a list of prospective bidders on the Project, to obtain bids, and to award and prepare contracts for construction. (ii) Distributing the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and requesting their return upon completion of the bidding process. In such event, Architect shall maintain a log of distribution and retrieval, and the amounts of deposits, if any, received from and returned to prospective bidders. (iii) Answering questions from prospective bidders, providing clarification and interpretations of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders in the form of addenda. (iv) Procuring the reproduction of Bidding Documents for distribution to prospective bidders. Architect's cost for such reproduction shall be reimbursed in accordance with Article II, Section D (1) of this Contract. (v) Assisting the City in conducting the pre -bid meeting, in bid opening at a designated City location and in awarding and preparing contracts for construction. (vi) Assisting the City in evaluating the bids and in determining the successful bid, if any. As such, Architect shall review the low bidder's qualifications after bid opening and advise the City as to whether such bid should be accepted or rejected. If requested by the City, Architect shall notify all prospective bidders or contractors of the bid or proposal results. (f) the Basic Professional Services for the Construction Observation and Administration Phase of the Project shall include the following: (i) Providing administration of the Construction Contract as set forth below and in the most current edition of the AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction with additions and deletions approved by the City. In the event of a conflict between the terms of AIA Document A201 and the Contract, the terms of this Contract shall be controlling; (ii) Providing representation, advice and consultation to the City. As such, Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the City but only to the extent provided in this Contract; (iii) Visiting the Job Site at least an average of one time per month depending on the progress of the Work, or as otherwise agreed by the Director and Architect in PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 8 OF 21 writing, to observe and become familiar with the progress and quality of the Work and to determine in general if the Work has been and is being performed in accordance with the Contract Documents. All such observations shall be performed in the presence of the Director or other City employee designated by Director to attend such observations. (iv) Communicating with the City regarding the progress and quality of the Work, and promptly reporting to the City any defects or deficiencies in the Work which Architect discovers as a result of Architect's monthly observation visits to the Job Site. Architect shall, at no cost to the City, promptly correct or cause to be corrected any defects or deficiencies in the Documents of Professional Services caused by errors, defects or deficiencies of Architect's work or services under this Contract. (v) Reviewing and certifying the amounts due to the general contractor under the Construction Contract based on Architect's observations of the Work and evaluations of the general contractor's applications for payment. Architect shall maintain a record of all of the general contractor's applications for payment and Architect's certifications of payment and shall deliver to the City a copy of such record upon issuing the Final Certificate for Payment. The Architect's certification for payment shall constitute a representation to the City, based on the Architect's observations at the Job Site and on the data comprising the general contractor's application for payment that the Work has progressed to the point indicated to the best of Architect's knowledge, information and belief and that the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. However, Architect's issuance of certificates for payment shall not constitute a representation that Architect has reviewed the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or copies of requisitions received from subcontractors or suppliers, or that Architect has ascertained how or for what purpose the general contractor has used money previously paid on account of the Contract Sum, or that Architect has made exhaustive and continuous inspections to check the quality of the Work. (vi) Recommending to the City the rejection of any and all Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever Architect considers it necessary or advisable for implementation of the intent of the Contract Documents, Architect will have authority to require the general contractor to uncover or to perform additional inspection or testing of the Work, regardless of whether or not such Work is fabricated, installed or completed. However, Architect's duties and responsibilities under this Subsection (vi) extend only to the City and shall not give rise to a duty or responsibility to the general contractor, or the subcontractors, suppliers, their agents or employees or any other persons performing portions of the Work. (vii) Reviewing and approving or taking other appropriate action with respect to the general contractor's submittals to the City (such as shop drawings, product data or samples) for the purpose of determining whether or not the Work, when completed, will conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. In doing so, Architect shall act with reasonable promptness and shall not cause delay in the progress of the Work. Architect's review of such submittals is not conducted for PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 9 OF 21 the purpose of substantiating instructions for the installation or performance of equipment or systems designed by the general contractor, which remains the responsibility of the general contractor to the extent required by the Contract Documents. Unless otherwise specifically stated by Architect, Architect's review of such submittals shall not constitute Architect's approval of safety precautions, construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures utilized by the general contractor. Similarly, Architect's approval of a specific item shall not indicate Architect's approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. When professional certification of performance characteristics of materials, systems or equipment is required by the Contract Documents, Architect shall be entitled to rely upon such certification to establish that the materials, systems or equipment will meet the performance criteria required by the Contract Documents. (viii) Rendering written decisions within a reasonable time on all claims, disputes or other matters in question between the City and the general contractor relating to the execution or progress of the Work as provided in the Contract Documents. All interpretations and decisions of Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings. (ix) Providing the City with two sets of reproducible prints showing all significant changes known to or made by the Architect to the Construction Documents during the Construction Phase. Other changes made by the Contractor and City's representative shall be provided to the Architect for incorporation in the record drawings. (x) Conducting detailed observations on behalf of the City to determine the dates of substantial completion and final completion of the Project. When appropriate, Architect shall issue to the City a Certificate of Substantial Completion and a Certificate of Final Completion. (xi) Coordinating final Job Site walk through with the City at the conclusion of the construction and providing the Punch List to the general contractor. Upon determining that the Work, including all items on the Punch List, is in full compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, Architect shall issue to the City a Final Certificate for Payment. (xii) Reviewing all warranties, written guarantees and related documents required by the Contract Documents to be assembled by the general contractor and delivering such documents to the Director prior to or commensurate with issuing the Final Certificate for Payment. (xiii) Obtaining from the general contractor and forwarding to the City: (a) written consent of the surety or sureties, if any, to a reduction of or partial release of retainage or to the making of final payment; and (b) affidavits, receipts, releases and waivers of liens or bonds indemnifying the City against liens or other encumbrances. (xiv) Reviewing written requests by the general contractor for additional information about the Contract Documents. Architect may require that such PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 10 OF 21 requests be in a form prepared or approved by Architect, but such form must include provision for a detailed written statement to be made referencing the specific drawings or specifications about which the request concerns and the nature of the information requested. If deemed appropriate by Architect, Architect shall prepare, reproduce and distribute, on the City's behalf, supplemental drawings and specifications in response to such requests. (7) Opinions of Cost and Cost of Work. Since Architect has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or services furnished by the general contractor and others, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Architect's estimated opinion of the Cost of Work is to be made on the basis of Architect's experience and qualifications as a professional familiar with the construction industry. However, the City acknowledges that Architect cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids or the actual Cost of Work will not vary from Architect's opinion of the estimated Cost of Work. (8) Changes in the Work. Architect shall prepare change orders and construction change directives for the City Manager's approval and execution in accordance with the Contract Documents. Architect may not authorize changes in the Work without the consent of the City Manager. If necessary, Architect shall prepare, reproduce and distribute drawings and specifications to describe Work to be added, deleted or modified. (a) Architect shall review requests by the City or the general contractor for changes in the Work, including adjustments to the Cost of Work or Contract Time. A request for a change in the Work shall be accompanied by sufficient supporting data and information to permit Architect to make a determination without extensive investigation or preparation of additional drawings or specifications. If a request for a change in the Work would, if approved, result in a material deviation in the Work from the intent of the Contract Documents, Architect shall make a recommendation to the City as to whether such request should be approved or denied. If such request would result in or require an adjustment in the Cost of Work or Contract Time, Architect's recommendation to the City shall include Architect's opinion as to the appropriate amounts of such adjustment. If Architect's recommendation is for the request to be approved by the City, Architect shall prepare a "Change Order" or other appropriate document for the City Manager's approval. The Change Order shall describe in detail the change in the Work and, if applicable, any adjustment to the Cost of Work or the Contract Time. No Change Order shall be valid unless it is signed and dated by the City Manager. (b) Architect shall maintain all records relative to changes in the Work and shall deliver copies of such records to the City prior to or commensurate with the issuance of the Final Certificate of Payment. (c) Changes in Architect's services under this Contract may be accomplished after execution of this Contract, without invalidating the Contract, if mutually agreed to by the parties in a writing signed by Architect and City Manager, and: (i) if required by circumstances beyond Architect's control; or (ii) if Architect's services are affected as described in Article II, Section C(8), Subsection (d) below. Except for a change necessitated by a negligent act or omission of Architect, a change in Architect's services under this Contract shall entitle Architect to an adjustment in compensation pursuant to Article II, Section D, Subsection (4) below and to any reimbursable expenses described below in Article II, Section D, Subsection (5). (d) The following services shall also be provided by Architect as Additional Services under this Contract: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 11 OF 21 (i) Preparing an extraordinary number of Change Orders and construction change directives requiring evaluation of proposals, including the preparation or revision of instruments of services; (ii) Evaluating an extraordinary number of claims submitted by the City, the general contractor or others in connection with the Work; No Additional Services shall be performed without the prior written consent of the Director or his designated representative. D. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES (1) Costs. The fees for Architect's Basic Professional Services and Additional Services shall be compensation for all of Architect's actual costs to perform such services, including, but not limited to, direct labor costs, subcontractor costs, and direct non -labor costs, such as the costs to review documents, to purchase necessary supplies and equipment, and to travel to and from Architect's principal office and the City or Job Site ( "Local Travel ") (collectively "Costs ") and Architect shall be responsible for the payment of such Costs. Costs shall not include Reimbursable Expenses as defined in Article II, Section D (5). (2) Basic Services Fee. Compensation for the Basic Professional Services shall not exceed the sum of $413,700.00 to include generally the design, Engineering, and drafting of construction documents, field surveying, construction staking, additional right -of -way identification and legal description, and limited construction observation and administration of the removal of existing playground and installation of new playground area and equipment and other park amenities and improvements ( "Basic Services Fee ") for an estimated construction budget amount of $4,323,000.00 (`Budgeted Amount "). The Basic Services Fee shall be increased or decreased proportionally if the budget authorized in writing by the City is different from the Budgeted Amount stated herein. If the lowest bid for the construction of the Project exceeds the Budgeted Amount, then the Architect, at its sole cost and expense, will revise the Construction Documents as may be required by the City to reduce or modify the quantity or quality of the Work so that the total construction cost of the Project will not exceed the Budgeted Amount. The City's payment for the Basic Services Fee shall be limited as follows: (a) Payment for services for the Pre - Design Phase shall not exceed 21% of the Basic Services Fee. (b) Payment for services for the Conceptual Design Phase and Design Development Phase shall not exceed 10% of the Basic Services Fee. (c) Payment for services for the Construction Document Phase shall not exceed 40% of the Basic Services Fee. (c) Payment for services, i-ft for the Contract Bidding Phase shall not exceed 6% of the Basic Services Fee. (d) Payment for services, i* for the Construction Observation and Administration shall not exceed 23% of the Basic Services Fee. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 12 OF 21 (3) Limitations on Payment Obligations. Nothing contained in this Contract shall require the City to pay for Basic Professional Services or Additional Services which are unsatisfactory as reasonably determined by the Director or, in the case of Additional Services, which are not approved as required by the terms of this Contract. The City shall not be required to make any payments to Architect when Architect is in default of this Contract, nor shall the terms of this Contract constitute a waiver of any right, at law or in equity, which City may have if Architect is in default of this Contract, including the right to bring legal action for damages or for specific performance of this Contract. (4) Compensation for Additional Services and Other Additional Services. Compensation for Additional Services and Other Additional Services shall be a multiple of direct personnel expense to be calculated using the rates and multiplier shown on "Exhibit A" attached hereto. (5) Compensation for Reimbursable Expenses. Compensation for Reimbursable Expenses means the actual out -of pocket expenses incurred by Architect or Architect's independent professional associates or sub - Architects directly in connection with the Project. Such compensation, if authorized by the City, shall be a multiplier of the direct expense as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Reimbursements by City to Architect shall include the following: (a) Fees required for securing approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project, excluding those fees required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, if applicable; (b) Payment for TDLR/Independent Provider Review and Inspector — Direct cost of services and reproduction of plans plus 10 %. An allowance of $4,000 (Only actual net labor costs will be invoiced against the allowance with no multiplier). (c) Reproduction and distribution of bidding documents to prospective bidders: Hourly invoice charges for SRA personnel and direct cost of printer, plus 10 %. An Allowance of $15,000. (Only actual net labor costs will be invoiced against the allowance with no multiplier). However, the City will not be separately charged for costs or expenses related to travel, or to lodging, local telephone /facsimile communications, shipping supplies and equipment, postage, or for the use of computer -aided design and drafting equipment. (6) Contingency. A general Project contingency allowance of $35,000.00 for the City's use in the event that additional or otherwise unforeseen Supplemental or Basic Professional Services (those beyond the "Scope of Services" and the "Agreement for Professional Services ") shall be included for the benefit of the Project. This allowance will be entirely controlled by the City, and its use will be authorized only in writing as an amendment to the contract. E. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS (1) Ownership of Documents. All documents, plans, specifications, reports and other information and data given to, prepared or assembled by Architect under this Contract shall become the sole property of the City and shall be delivered to City prior to or commensurate with the issuance of the Certificate of Final Completion, without restriction on its future use, or upon termination of this Contract PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 13 OF 21 in accordance with Article II, Section I below. Architect may make copies of any and all such documents and items and retain same for its files. A set of reproducible plans and digital files in AutoCAD format shall be filed with the City prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Final Completion. Architect shall have no liability for changes made to or use of the drawings, specifications, and other documents by anyone subsequent to the issuance of the Certificate of Final Completion. However, any such change or other use shall be sealed by a new Architect employed by City and shall be appropriately marked to reflect what was changed or modified. F. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY (1) Services Provided by the City. The City shall provide the following services to Architect under this Contract: (a) Providing information regarding requirements for the Project, including a program which shall set forth the City's design objectives, constraints and criteria, including space requirements and relationships, flexibility and expandability, special equipment, systems and Job Site requirements. phases. (b) Providing a budget for the Project, with timely revisions appropriate to the design (c) Meeting with Architect at designated facilities as needed for the timely completion of the Project. G. COMPLETION SCHEDULE (1) Calendar. For the purposes of this Contract, a month is defined as 30 calendar days and a week as 7 calendar days. If any of the deadlines for submissions fall on a holiday or other day when the City is closed, then the submission shall be due the following weekday. (2) Completion Deadline— Design Development. The duration of time required to complete the Design Development Phase shall not exceed 90 calendar days. (3) Completion Deadline— Construction Document Phase. The duration of time required to complete the Construction Document Phase shall not exceed 120 calendar days. (4) Completion Deadline— Construction Bidding Phase. The duration of time required to complete the Construction Bidding Phase is anticipated not to exceed 90 calendar days and is dependent upon the approval process and construction contractor's progress on the Work. (5) Completion Deadline— Construction Observation and Administration Phase. The duration of time required to complete the Construction Observation and Administration Phase is dependent upon construction contractor's progress on the Work. H. NOTICE TO PROCEED The City's execution of this Contract shall constitute the City's authorization to the Architect to proceed and to commence the Work described in this Contract. However, no such Work shall begin until after the expiration of the Effective Date of this Contract. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 14 OF 21 L TERMINATION OF CONTRACT (1) Termination by the City. The City may indefinitely suspend further Work hereunder or terminate this Contract or any phase of this Contract upon 30 days prior written notice to Architect ( "Notice of Termination ") with the understanding that immediately upon Architect's receipt of such notice, all work and labor being performed by Architect under this Contract shall cease immediately. Prior to the end of the 30 day notice period, Architect shall invoice the City for all Work performed prior to Architect's receipt of the Notice of Termination. (2) Termination by Architect. Architect may not terminate this Contract unless the City is in default of this Contract and fails to correct such default within 60 days after receiving written notice of such default from Architect. (3) Effect of Termination. In the event this Contract is terminated by either party, the City shall be liable to Architect for all Work performed under this Contract through the date of termination only. The City shall not be liable and shall not be invoiced for Architect's lost or anticipated profits under this Contract. All plans, field surveys, and other data related to the Project shall become property of the City upon termination of this Contract and shall be promptly delivered to the City in a reasonably organized form without restriction on the City's future use of such information. Should the City subsequently contract with a new Architect for continuation of services on the Project, Architect shall cooperate in providing information to the new Architect as may be necessary to facilitate such transition. J. INSURANCE (1) Insurance. Architect agrees to maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Contract and any extensions hereof, at Architect's sole expense, insurance coverage written by companies approved by the State of Texas and acceptable to City with all policies being endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation as to the City. Any of the insurance coverage required herein may, in part, or in whole, come from umbrella policies. Such coverage shall include the following types and minimum amounts: TYPE AMOUNT Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability Commercial General Liability Insurance Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance Professional Liability (Errors and Omission) Insurance Statutory $100,000 /500,000 /100,000 Combined Single Limit of $2,000,000 per Occurrence $1,000,000 Per Claim $1,000,00OPer Claim PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 15 OF 21 (a) Architect shall furnish a completed Insurance Certificate to the City which shall be completed by an agent authorized to bind the named underwriting companies to the coverages, limits, and termination provisions required by this Contract. (c) Architect shall notify the City in the event of any material change in insurance policies required by this Contract, including, but not limited to, changes in providers, coverage or effective dates, or if such policies are deemed to be nonrenewable. Architect shall deliver such notice to the City not less than 30 days prior to the change. (d) Insurance policies must provide that the issuing company waives all rights to recovery by way of subrogation against the City, its officers, and employees and agents, in connection with damage or losses covered by the policies or the coverages described in this Agreement. (e) The policy phrase "other insurance" shall not apply to the City where the city is an additional insured on the policy. All plans shall be primary and non - contributory. The City's other insurance will be excess coverage and shall not contribute to the primary coverage. (f) All policies other than those for Worker's Compensation shall be written on an occurrence and not on a claims made basis and shall name the City, its officers and employees as additional insureds by using endorsement CG 20 26 or broader. All insurance carriers and surplus line carriers shall be rated A+ or better by A.M. Best Company. (g) For coverages that are written with claims made policies, the required period of coverage shall be continuous coverage for the life of the Contract, plus an extended discovery period of 5 years to begin at the end of the term of the Contract. Should Architect change insurance providers during this time, the replacement policy shall include a prior acts provision to eliminate any lapse in coverage. III. Miscellaneous A. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES Approval by the City of the Work shall not constitute nor be deemed a release of the responsibility or liability of Architect, its employees, associates, agents, or subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of their designs or other Work; nor shall such approval be deemed an assumption of such responsibility by the City for any defect in the design or other Work prepared by Architect, its employees, associates, agents or subcontractors. B. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (1) No Discrimination. Architect shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of the race, age, color, religion, sex, or national origin of such employee or applicant. Architect shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 16 OF 21 employees are treated equally during their employment without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, or national origin. (2) Penalty for Discrimination. If Architect fails to comply with the federal or state laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, it is agreed that the City, at its option, may do either or both of the following: (a) Cancel, terminate, or suspend the Contract in whole or in part, or (b) Declare Architect ineligible for future City contracts until it is determined to be in compliance. C. AMENDMENTS This Contract may not be amended or supplemented unless such amendment or supplementation is approved in writing and signed by the City Manager. This Contract is the entire agreement between the parties and can only be amended by a written amendment signed by both parties. D. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CHARTERS. AND ORDINANCES Architect, its agents, employees and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws, with the Charter and Ordinances of the City, and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by all local, state, and national boards, bureaus and agencies existing and published before Effective Date of this Contract. E. RIGHT OF REVIEW Architect agrees that the City may review and inspect any and all of the work and services performed by Architect under this Contract. The City is hereby granted the right to audit, at the City's election, all of Architect's records and billings related to the performance of this Contract. Architect agrees to retain such records for a minimum of 3 years following the completion of this Contract or until any litigation relating to the work and services provided by Architect under this Contract is completed. F. CONFLICT OF INTEREST No officer or employee of the City shall have any personal, financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract nor have any direct financial interest in the sale to the City of any land, materials, supplies, or services under this Contract, except on behalf of the City as a City officer or employee. Any violation of this prohibition shall constitute malfeasance in office, and any officer or employee guilty thereof shall thereby automatically forfeit his or her office or position with the City. Any violation of this prohibition with knowledge, expressed or implied, of the person or corporation contracting with the City shall render the Contract voidable by the Director or the City Council. Architect will complete the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire as required by Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code. G. ASSIGNABILITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 17 OF 21 This Contract is for personal and professional services and Architect shall not assign this Contract, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the City. H. NOTICES All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted to be delivered under this Contract shall be personally delivered or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the respective parties by depositing the same in the United States Postal Service at the address shown below, unless and until either party is otherwise notified in writing by the other parry at the following addresses. Notices mailed in accordance with this paragraph shall be deemed delivered after 5 calendar days of the date mailed. Notices personally delivered shall be deemed delivered on the day received. If to the City: Chris Tribble Director of Community Services City of Southlake 400 North White Chapel Southlake, Texas 76092 If to Architect: Terry Cheek, RLA Architect Shrickel, Rollins and Associates 1161 Corporate Drive West, Suite 200 Arlington, Texas 76006 L INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR In performing work and services under this Contract, Architect is acting as an independent contractor. No term or provision hereof be construed as making Architect the agent, servant, or employee of the City or as creating a partnership or joint venture relationship between Architect and the City. J. INDEMNITY (1) ARCHITECT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND KEEP HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES (THE "INDEMNITEES ") FROM AND AGAINST ALL SUITS, ACTIONS, LIABILITY, OR CLAIMS OF INJURY TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY BROUGHT OR MADE FOR OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY DEATH, INJURIES TO, OR DAMAGES RECEIVED OR SUSTAINED BY ANY PERSON OR PERSONS OR FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF, OR OCCASIONED BY ARCHITECT'S INTENTIONAL AND /OR NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS IN CONNECTION WITH ARCHITECT'S OPERATIONS; THIS INDEMNIFICATION SHALL APPLY WHETHER OR NOT THE CITY, ITS AGENTS, OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES WERE NEGLIGENT. (2) IT IS THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES BY AGREEMENT TO THIS SECTION J THAT IF A CLAIM IS MADE IN ANY FORUM AGAINST INDEMNITEES FOR ANY OF THE REASONS REFERRED TO IN SECTION J(I), AND UPON RESOLUTION OF THE CLAIM: (A) THERE IS NO FINDING BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION THAT INDEMNITEES WERE NEGLIGENT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE REASONS REFERRED TO IN SECTION J(1), ARCHITECT SHALL HOLD INDEMNITEES HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THEM FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, EXPENSE, OR LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE CLAIM, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 1S OF 21 INCLUDING ALL ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS, AND PENALTIES INCURRED; OR (B) THERE IS A FINDING BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION THAT ARCHITECT WAS NEGLIGENT TO A GREATER DEGREE THAN INDEMITEES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE REASONS REFERRED TO IN SECTION J CONTRACTOR SHALL HOLD INDEMNITEES HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THEM FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, EXPENSE, OR LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE CLAIM, INCLUDING ALL ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS, AND PENALTIES. (3) This section does not waive any governmental immunity available to the City under Texas law. This section is not intended to create a cause of action or liability for the benefit of third parties but is solely for the benefit of the Architect and the City. (4) If any action, suit or proceeding is brought against the City, its agents and employees, upon any claim arising out of Architect's operations, City shall give notice in writing to Architect by registered or certified mail. The City agrees to reasonably cooperate with Architect in connection with such defense. (5) Promptly after receipt by an Indemnitee of any claim or notice or of the commencement of any action, administrative or legal proceeding, Indemnitee shall notify the Architect in writing of such fact. Architect shall assume the defense thereof with counsel designated by Architect and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee. (6) Should an Indemnitee be entitled to indemnification under this Section J hereof as a result of a claim by a third parry, and Architect fails to assume the defense of such claim, the Indemnitee will, at the expense of Architect, contest (or settle) such third party claim. K. VENUE Any action brought to interpret or enforce the terms of this Contract shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County, Texas. L. GOVERNING LAWS This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas regardless of any conflict of law provisions thereof. M. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Contract, and this Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained in this Contract. N. PUBLISHED MATERIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 19 OF 21 Architect agrees that the City shall review and approve any written material about the Project or the activities of Architect under this Contract prior to such material being published by Architect. O. CAPTIONS The captions to the various provisions of this Contract are for informational purposes only and shall not alter the substance of the terms and conditions of this Contract. P. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Contract shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have executed this Contract in triplicate originals to be effective on the Effective Date. SHRICKEL_ ROLLINS AND ASSOC By: Terry Cheek, RLA CITY OF SOUTHLAKE: Shana Yelverton, City Manager Date: Date: ATTEST: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 20 OF 21 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAGE 21 OF 21