HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0064 - Contract 16854 with Freese and Nichols - West Lubbock Water System ExpansionResolution No. 2023-R0064
Item No. 5.17
February 14, 2023
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Professional Services Agreement Contract No. 16854
the West Lubbock water system expansion, by and between the City of Lubbock and Freese
Nichols, Inc., and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in
resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on February 14, 2023
TRAY 7PIE, MAYOR
A EST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secre ary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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elli Leisure, Senior Assistant City Attorney
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2.6.23
Resolution No. 2023-R0064
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
This Professional Service Agreement ("Agreement") Contract No. 16854 is entered into this
14th day of February , 2023, is by and between the City of Lubbock (the "City"), a Texas home
rule municipal corporation, and Freese and Nichols, Inc., (the" Engineer"), a Texas corporation.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, The City desires to contract with the Engineer to provide professional services for
West Lubbock Water System Expansion, (the "Activities"); and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has a professional staff experienced and is qualified to provide
professional engineering services related to Activities, and will provide the services, as defined below, for
the price provided herein, said price stipulated by the City and the Engineer to be a fair and reasonable
price; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Engineer to provide professional services
related to the Activities, and Engineer desires to provide the Services related to same.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in
this Agreement, the City and the Engineer hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. TERM
The term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues without interruption
for a term of 455 days. If the Engineer determines that additional time is required to complete the
Services, the City Engineer, may, but is not obligated to, in his or her discretion, execute an agreement to
grant up to an additional six (6) months of time so long as the amount of the consideration does not increase.
An amendment to this Agreement resulting in an increase in the amount of the consideration must be
approved by the City acting through its governing body.
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ARTICLE II. SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
A. The Engineer shall conduct all activities, and within such timeframes, as set forth on Exhibit
"A", attached hereto (the "Services").
B. The Engineer shall receive as consideration to be paid for the performance of the Services, in
an amount not to exceed $1,775,295, as set forth in Exhibit `B".
ARTICLE III. TERMINATION
A. General. The City may terminate this Agreement, for any reason or convenience, upon thirty
(30) days written notice to the Engineer. In the event this Agreement is so terminated, the City shall only
pay the Engineer for services actually performed by the Engineer up to the date the Engineer is deemed to
have received notice of termination, as provided herein.
B. Termination and Remedies. In the event the Engineer breaches any term and/or provision of this
Agreement, the City shall be entitled to exercise any right or remedy available to it by this Agreement, at
law, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, termination of this Agreement and assertion of an
action for damages and/or injunctive relief. The exercise of any right or remedy shall not preclude the
concurrent or subsequent exercise of any right or remedy and all rights and remedies shall be cumulative.
ARTICLE IV. NON - ARBITRATION
The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law, contract, equity,
or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court of
competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to exercising
its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive,
and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another
provision in, or related to, this Agreement, this provision shall control.
ARTICLE V. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
A. Existence. The Engineer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Texas and is qualified to carry on its business in the State of Texas.
B. Corporate Power. The Engineer has the corporate power to enter into and perform this
Agreement and all other activities contemplated hereby.
C. Authorization. Execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the activities
contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all the requisite corporate action on the part
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of the Engineer. This Agreement constitutes legal, valid, and binding obligations of the Engineer and is
enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof.
D. Engineer. The Engineer maintains a professional staff and employs, as needed, other qualified
specialists experienced in providing the Services, and is familiar with all laws, rules, and regulations, both
state and federal, including, without limitation the applicable laws, regarding the Activities contemplated
hereby.
E. Performance. The Engineer will and shall conduct all activities contemplated by this Agreement
in accordance with the standard of care, skill and diligence normally provided by a professional person in
performance of similar professional services, and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations,
both state and federal, relating to professional services, as contemplated hereby.
F. Use of Copyrighted Material. The Engineer warrants that any materials provided by the Engineer
for use by City pursuant to this Agreement shall not contain any proprietary material owned by any other
party that is protected under the Copyright Act or any other law, statute, rule, order, regulation, ordinance
or contractual obligation relating to the use or reproduction of materials. The Engineer shall be solely
responsible for ensuring that any materials provided by the Engineer pursuant to this Agreement satisfy this
requirement and the Engineer agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from all liability or loss caused
to City or to which City is exposed on account of the Engineer's failure to perform this duty.
ARTICLE VI. SCOPE OF WORK
The Engineer shall accomplish the following: Professional Services related to the Services, as
provided in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof.
ARTICLE VII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Engineer and the City agree that the Engineer shall perform the duties under this Agreement
as an independent contractor and shall be considered as independent contractor under this Agreement and/or
in its activities hereunder for all purposes. The Engineer has the sole discretion to determine the manner in
which the Services are to be performed. During the performance of the Services under this Agreement, the
Engineer and the Engineer's employees and/or sub -consultants, will not be considered, for any purpose,
employees or agents of the City within the meaning or the application of any federal, state or local law or
regulation, including without limitation, laws, rules or regulations regarding or related to unemployment
insurance, old age benefits, workers compensation, labor, personal injury or taxes of any kind.
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ARTICLE VIII. INSURANCE
The Engineer shall procure and carry, at its sole cost and expense through the life of this Agreement,
except as otherwise provided herein, insurance protection as hereinafter specified, in form and substance
satisfactory to the City, carried with an insurance company authorized to transact business in the state of
Texas, covering all aspects and risks of loss of all operations in connection with this Agreement, including
without limitation, the indemnity obligations set forth herein. The Engineer shall obtain and maintain in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, and shall cause each approved subcontractor or sub -
consultant of the Engineer to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement,
commercial general liability, professional liability and automobile liability coverage for non -owned and
hired vehicles with insurance carriers admitted to do business in the state of Texas. The insurance
companies must carry a Best's Rating of A-VII or better. Except for Professional Liability, the policies will
be written on an occurrence basis, subject to the following minimum limits of liability:
Commercial General Liability:
Per Occurrence Single Limit: $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000
Professional Liability:
Combined Single Limit: $2,000,000
Automobile Liability:
Combined Single Limit for any auto: $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
Employer's Liability:
Per Occurrence Single Limit: $1,000,000
Worker's Compensation
Per Occurrence Single Limit: $500,000
The Engineer shall further cause any approved subcontractor or sub -consultant to procure and
carry, during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage required of Engineer herein, including
without limitation, Professional Liability coverage, protecting the City against losses caused by the
professional negligence of the approved subcontractor or sub -consultant. The City shall be listed as a
primary and noncontributory additional insured with respect to the Automobile Liability and Commercial
General Liability and shall be granted a waiver of subrogation under those policies. The Engineer shall
provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as evidence of coverage.
The Certificate shall provide 30 days' notice of cancellation. A copy of the additional insured
endorsement and waiver of subrogation attached to the policy shall be included in the Certificate. The
Engineer shall elect to obtain worker's compensation coverage pursuant to Section 406.002 of the Texas
Labor Code. Further, the Engineer shall maintain said coverage throughout the term of this Agreement and
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shall comply with all provisions of Title 5 of the Texas Labor Code to ensure that the Engineer maintains
said coverage. The Engineer may maintain Occupational Accident and Disability Insurance in lieu of
Worker's Compensation. In either event, the policy must be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in
favor of the City. If at any time during the life of the Agreement or any extension hereof, the Engineer fails
to maintain the required insurance in full force and effect, the Engineer shall be in breach hereof and all
work under the Agreement shall be discontinued immediately.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the professional liability policy shall be
maintained at the Engineer's sole cost and expense. The retroactive date shall be no later than the
commencement of the performance of this Agreement and the discovery period (possibly through tail
coverage) shall be no less than 10 years after the completion of the Services provided for in this Agreement.
The provisions of this Article VIII shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX. EMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS/RETAINING OF CONSULTANTS
The Engineer may employ or retain consultants, contractors, or third parties (any of which are
referred to herein as "Sub -consultant"), to perform certain duties of Engineer, as set forth on Exhibit B,
attached hereto, under this Agreement, provided that the City approves the retaining of Sub -consultants.
The Engineer is at all times responsible to the City to perform the Services as provided in this Agreement
and the Engineer is in no event relieved of any obligation under this Agreement upon retainage of any
approved Sub -consultant. Any agent and/or Sub -consultant retained and/or employed by the Engineer shall
be required by the Engineer to carry, for the protection and benefit of the City and the Engineer and naming
said third parties as additional insureds, insurance as described above required to be carried by the Engineer
in this Agreement.
The Engineer represents that such services are either under applicable value thresholds or are
otherwise exempt from notice and/or bid requirements under Texas Law.
ARTICLE X. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Engineer shall retain all information received from or concerning the City and the City's
business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to third parties without prior written
consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law.
ARTICLE XI. INDEMNITY
THE ENGINEER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ALL SUITS,
ACTIONS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND, CHARACTER, TYPE,
OR DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING,
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ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES, FOR INJURY OR
DEATH TO ANY PERSON, OR INJURY TO ANY PROPERTY, RECEIVED OR SUSTAINED BY
ANY PERSON OR PERSONS OR PROPERTY, TO THE EXTENT ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO
OR OCCASIONED BY, THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OF THE ENGINEER, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
AND/OR SUBCONSULTANTS, RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE, OPERATIONS OR
OMISSIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND: OR THE USE OR OCCUPATION OF CITY OWNED
PROPERTY. THE INDEMNITY OBLIGATION PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL SURVIVE THE
EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XII. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
The Engineer shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances,
rules and regulations relating, in any way, manner or form, to the activities under this Agreement, and any
amendments thereto.
ARTICLE XIII. NOTICE
A. General. Whenever notice from the Engineer to the City or the City to the Engineer is required
or permitted by this Agreement and no other method of notice is provided, such notice shall be given by
(1) actual delivery of the written notice to the other party by hand (in which case such notice shall be
effective upon delivery); (2) facsimile (in which case such notice shall be effective upon delivery); or (3)
by depositing the written notice in the United States mail, properly addressed to the other party at the
address provided in this article, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case such
notice shall be effective on the third business day after such notice is so deposited.
B. Engineer's Address. The Engineer's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Nick Lester, P.E.
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Telephone: 817-735-7393
Email: ncl@freese.com
C. City's Address. The City's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
Bailey Ratcliffe, P.E.
City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Telephone: 806-775-2329
Email: bratcliffe@mylubbock.us
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D. Change of Address. Either party may change its address or numbers for purposes of notice by
giving written notice to the other party as provided herein, referring specifically to this Agreement, and
setting forth such new address or numbers. The address or numbers shall become effective on the 15th day
after such notice is effective.
ARTICLE XIV. CITY -PROVIDED DATA AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provision of Data. The City shall furnish the Engineer non -confidential studies, reports and other
available data in the possession of the City pertinent to the Engineer's Services, so long as the City is
entitled to rely on such studies, reports and other data for the performance of the Engineer's Services under
this Agreement (the "Provided Data"). The Engineer shall be entitled to use and rely, so long as such
reliance is reasonable, upon all such Provided Data.
ARTICLE XV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Captions. The captions for the articles and sections in this Agreement are inserted in this
Agreement strictly for the parties' convenience in identifying the provisions to this Agreement and shall not
be given any effect in construing this Agreement.
B. Audit. The Engineer shall provide access to its corporate books and records to the City. The City
may audit, at its expense and during normal business hours, the Engineer's books and records with respect
to this Agreement between the Engineer and the City.
C. Records. The Engineer shall maintain records that are necessary to substantiate the services
provided by the Engineer.
D. Assignability. The Engineer may not assign this Agreement without the prior written approval
of the City.
E. Successor and Assigns. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the City and the
Engineer, and in the case of the City, its respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns, and in the
case of the Engineer, its permitted successors and assigns.
F. Construction and Venue.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS AGREEMENT IS PERFORMABLE IN LUBBOCK
COUNTY, TEXAS. THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE COURTS OF COMPETENT
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JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF LUBBOCK, FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
ACTIONS THAT ARE CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
G. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is ever held to be invalid or ineffective by any
court of competent jurisdiction with respect to any person or circumstance, the remainder of this Agreement
and the application of such provision to persons and/or circumstances other than those with respect to which
it is held invalid or ineffective shall not be affected thereby.
H. Amendment. No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be
binding unless such amendment, modification, or alteration is in writing, dated subsequent to this
Agreement, and duly authorized and executed by the Engineer and the City.
I. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits "A" through `B" attached hereto, contains
the entire agreement between the City and the Engineer, and there are no other written or oral promises,
conditions, warranties, or representations relating to or affecting the matters contemplated herein.
J. No Joint Enterprise. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply a joint venture, joint
enterprise, partnership or principal — agent relationship between the Engineer and the City.
K. Documents Owned by City. Any and all documents, drawings and specifications prepared by
Engineer as part of the Services hereunder, shall become the property of the City when the Engineer has
been compensated as set forth in Article II, above. The Engineer shall make copies of any and all work
products for its files.
L. Notice of Waiver. A waiver by either the City or the Engineer of a breach of this Agreement
must be in writing and duly authorized to be effective. In the event either party shall execute and deliver
such waiver, such waiver shall not affect the waiving party's rights with respect to any other or subsequent
breach.
M. Third Party Activities. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to provide any rights or
benefits whatsoever to any party other than the City and the Engineer.
N. Non -Appropriation. All funds for payment by the City under this Agreement are subject to the
availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of non -appropriation of
funds by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for the services provided under the Agreement, the City
will terminate the Agreement, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -
current fiscal year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the services covered by this
Agreement is spent, whichever event occurs first (the "Non -Appropriation Date"). If at any time funds are
not appropriated for the continuance of this Agreement, cancellation shall be accepted by the Engineer on
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thirty (30) days prior written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall
not be obligated under this Agreement beyond the Non -Appropriation Date.
O. Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran, Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist
Organization Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code, prohibits the City
from entering into a contract with a vendor that is identified by The Comptroller as a company known to
have contracts with or provide supplies or service with Iran, Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization
P. No Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code, a) This
section applies only to a contract that: (1) is between a governmental entity and a company with 10 or more
full-time employees; and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public
funds of the governmental entity. (b) A governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
Q. Texas Government Code 2274. By entering into this Agreement, Contractor verifies that: (1) it
does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive
that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association or (2) the verification required by
Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Contractor is a company
with 10 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more,
Contractor verifies that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not have a practice,
policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and
will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
R. Contractor represents and warrants that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the
contract, boycott energy companies or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas
Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Contractor is a company with 10 or more full-time
employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more, Contractor verifies that, pursuant
to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not boycott energy companies; and will not boycott
energy companies during the term of the Agreement. This verification is not required for an agreement
where a governmental entity determines that these requirements are inconsistent with the governmental
entity's constitutional or statutory duties related to the issuance, incurrence, or management of debt
obligations or the deposit, custody, management, borrowing, or investment of funds.
S. Texas Public Information Act. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government
Code, may apply to this contract and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if
the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
To the extent Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code applies to this agreement, Contractor agrees
to: (1) preserve all contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention
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requirements applicable to the governmental body for the duration of the contract; (2) promptly provide to
the governmental body any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or
possession of the entity on request of the governmental body; and (3) on completion of the contract, either:
(A) provide at no cost to the governmental body all contracting information related to the contract that is in
the custody or possession of the entity; or (B) preserve the contracting information related to the contract
as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the governmental body.
T. Professional Responsibility. All architectural or engineering services to be performed shall be
done with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent architects or engineers practicing
under the same or similar circumstances and professional license.
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EXECUTED as of the Effective Date hereof.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
A EST:
,A i A
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Michael G. Keenum, P.E., CFM
Division Director of Engineering/City Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
elli Leisure, Assistant City Attorney
Firm
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
By:
Nicholas Lester, P.E., Vice President/Principal
Email:_ NCL aOfreese.com
ncl@freese.com
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EXHIBIT A, PART 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR:
WEST LUBBOCK WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
ARTICLE I
EXHIBIT A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Lubbock (Owner) is proceeding with design and construction of
the West Lubbock Water System Expansion (The Project). The Project will include a pump station, pipeline,
hydro -pneumatic tank, ground storage tank, and related facilities to move treated water from the City's
existing West Pressure Plane to a new pressure plane on the west side of the City (to be named). The Project
will include a study phase, preliminary design phase, final design phase, and bid phase. The study phase will
include population projections for the project area and hydraulic modeling, detailed further in Article II. The
design phases will include the following facilities:
1. 6 MGD West Side Pump Station expandable to 12 MGD, including pumps, motors, piping, flowmeters,
valves, electrical equipment, pump station building, electrical equipment room, control 'SCADA room.
Pump station will include HVAC, architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and
controls as required.
2. lx concrete ground storage tank (size to be evaluated during preliminary design, but likely 1-2 MG).
3. 30,000 gallon hydro -pneumatic pressure tank.
4. Yard piping stub out with isolation valve and blind flange for a future elevated storage tank.
5. Site improvements including site piping, valves, site power distribution, site lighting, fencing, grading
and drainage, roads and parking, landscaping, irrigation, site water and wastewater utilities, fire
protection water lines, potable water lines, and field instrumentation. Also site future EST.
6. Back-up electric generating facilities with diesel fuel storage and containment structures and an
automatic transfer switch.
7. Security facilities including fencing, access control, cameras, and cybersecurity.
8. 16,500 feet (approx. 3.125 miles) of 24 to 36 inch diameter pipeline from Upland Avenue and 261'
Street to the new pressure plane (north -south along Alcove Ave from 41h Street to 34`h Street with
FM 179 as the west boundary and Upland Avenue as the east boundary), including air valves, blowoff
valves, road crossings, flow control structures, connections at four locations, and cathodic protection.
Also includes pressure control vault at tie-in at Upland Ave and 26' Street. Also includes design
support for creating new pressure plane boundary. (See Figure 1 on page EXHIBIT A-13).
The following facilities are not part of The Project, and will be provided by others:
1. Electric power service to the Project Site(s), which will be provided by the electric utility company.
Connection will be on the secondary side of the utility transformer(s). FNI will design site grading,
underground duct banks, and concrete equipment pads for electric utility equipment, if required.
The Project will include the following construction and equipment bid packages:
1. Equipment bid package: Electrical gear, including variable frequency drives and switchgear for use in
pump station.
2. Equipment bid package: Generator with fuel storage and containment structure.
3. Construction bid package: Pump station with GST, hydro -pneumatic tank, yard piping, associated site
improvements, and associated security facilities.
4. Construction bid package: Pipeline with associated valves, crossings, connections and cathodic
protection.
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EXHIBIT A-1 OWNER
If more construction or equipment bid packages are included, then additional compensation will be mutually
agreed upon.
The Project procurement method will be Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP).
The Project will include the conventional design -bid -build delivery method.
BASIC SERVICES: FNI shall render the following professional services in connection with the development
of the Project:
A. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Upon execution of this Agreement, FNI shall:
1. Conduct kickoff meeting to review scope, schedule, and budget; determine any special conditions
that may affect design and/or construction; discuss administrative requirements of Owner; and to
develop design criteria.
2. Manage efforts of internal design team and sub -consultants on the Project and perform Quality
Control review of all deliverables.
3. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes and attend the following meetings:
a. Attend up to eighteen (12) monthly project coordination meetings with Owner
b. Attend two (2) meetings with third parties, including other consultants providing services to
Owner, customer City's of the Owner, or regulatory agencies.
c. Attend one (1) meetings with utility providers needed for the project.
d. Attend two (2) workshops for review of milestone design submittals.
e. Attend two (2) public meetings needed for the Project and prepare engineering display
documents needed for the public meetings.
f. Attend two (2) meetings with City planning, development, building code, and fire marshal as
needed for the project.
4. Prepare a Microsoft Project schedule and provide monthly updates including necessary revisions
to bring the Project back on schedule if needed. The project schedule will not be resource loaded.
Provide a web -based Document Control System (DCS) (FNI Manager). Share documents through
the DCS including all deliverables, minutes, decision log, action items, reports, construction
submittals and pertinent documents.
6. Prepare monthly reporting including status report, recent activities, upcoming activities, action
items log, decisions made log, budget updates, schedule updates, and scope changes. Prepare
monthly invoices.
7. Deliverables include the following:
a. Agendas and minutes for all meetings
b. Project schedule updated monthly
c. Monthly reporting
d. Monthly invoices
B. STUDY PHASE: FNI shall provide professional services in this phase as follows:
1. Advise Owner as to the necessity of Owner's providing or obtaining data or services from others and
assist Owner in connection with any such services. Collect and review existing data, reports, mapping,
and records from Owner. Review documents associated with the project. Provide analyses of Owner's
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EXHIBIT A-2 OWNER
requirements for the Project, including planning, surveys, site evaluations and comparative studies of
prospective sites and solutions.
2. Determine pump station system capacity and head requirements over the study period. Determine
system operations protocols in conjunction with the Owner. Incorporate proposed pump station,
storage tanks and pipelines into the City's existing hydraulic model. Determine preferred location of
facilities based upon hydraulic conditions, ease of operations, site conditions, and cost. Determine
size and capacity of pump stations, pipelines, tanks, and related facilities. Prepare a life cycle cost
analysis of pipe diameter. Evaluate how new pressure zone will be supplied from the City's existing
water supply.
Prepare a desktop route study for the pipelines. Obtain GIS mapping of the route corridors, where
available. Up to three routes will be evaluated. Study shall include analysis of hydraulics, pump
station and delivery point locations, construction costs, conflicts with existing infrastructure, land costs
(to be provided by Owner), environmental considerations, accessibility, proximity to power sources
for pumping stations and permitting requirements. Study will include site visits to points of public
access. Furnish I I" x 17" map books at 1" = 400 feet scale.
4. Prepare a Report containing recommended pipeline route, facility locations, pipeline and pump station
schematic layouts, pump station floor plan conceptual layouts, and conceptual design criteria with
appropriate exhibits to indicate the considerations involved and alternative solutions (where indicated)
and setting forth FNI's findings and recommendations with opinions of probable construction costs for
the Project, which includes estimates of contingencies and allowances for charges of professionals and
consultants. Estimates of the cost of land and rights -of -way, compensation for or damages to properties
and interest and financing charges will be provided by Owner or others so designated by Owner. In
arriving at its opinion of probable construction cost for the Project, FNI will include the estimates
furnished by Owner and will have no responsibility to determine the accuracy or validity of these
estimates.
5. Furnish eight (8) copies of the Report and present and review it in person with Owner. Receive and
address Owner's comments and issue the final Report.
6. Deliverables for the Study Phase include:
a. Draft copy of Study Phase Report
b. Final copy of Study Phase Report
c. Alignment Study Map Books
C. PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE. After Owner has accepted the Study Phase Reports and has issued
written authorization to proceed with the Preliminary Design Phase, FNI shall:
1. Based upon final location of facilities, prepare the final hydraulic design basis of the system,
including pipe diameters, pump station capacity, tank capacity, phasing, preliminary pump
selection, preliminary design of flow control valves, pipe and valve selection, flowmeter selection,
conceptual surge control method miscellaneous appurtenances, and phasing options.
2. Conduct a workshop with Owner's staff to discuss layouts, equipment selection, construction
materials, operation and maintenance criteria, Owner's preferences, and alternatives to be studied.
FNI will bring lead designers from the major disciplines (hydraulic modeling, pump. piping/tank
engineers. electrical & instrumentation) to the workshop.
3. Prepare preliminary floor plan layouts and sections for pump stations, tanks, and flow control
structures. Include conceptual design and layout of structural, electrical, HVAC, and architectural
components. Architectural renderings will be submitted.
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4. Prepare preliminary one -line diagrams of power systems. Prepare power load studies for facilities
to support preliminary design of utility power systems. Meet with electric utility companies and
Owner to coordinate electric utility system design and power contracts. Prepare preliminary
P&ID's and equipment tagging schedules.
5. Prepare preliminary site layout for pump station, tank, and flow control facilities, including
facilities, roads, parking, fencing, site piping, and drainage structures.
6. Based upon desktop pipeline route study from the Study Phase, proceed with final pipeline
alignment selection.
a. Provide GIS alignment to surveyor to prepare property boundary information in GIS format
for any portions of the pipeline that cross private property. Owner will obtain Right of Entry.
b. FNI will review alignment in the field and make modifications to avoid conflicts and
determine the final pipeline alignment. Final alignment will be based upon property
considerations, constructability, hydraulics, pump station and delivery point locations,
construction costs, conflicts with existing infrastructure, land costs (to be provided by Owner),
environmental considerations, accessibility, proximity to power sources for pumping stations
and permitting requirements.
FNI will meet with third party road and railroad authorities, utility owners, development
review and approval departments, and other agencies having jurisdiction over alignment
approval. Meetings will be to coordinate the third -party requirements and seek approval of
the final alignment. FNI will gather mapping of existing utilities to assist in route selection
and pipeline design.
d. FNI will update GIS mapping based upon the field alignment selection and provide copies to
Owner. FNI will receive comments from Owner and finalize the pipeline alignment, update
GIS Mapping and issue eight (8) copies of final alignment map books to Owner and Surveyor.
7. Prepare preliminary design report (PDR) consisting of final design criteria, codes and standards,
permitting requirements, evaluation of alternatives, equipment selection, project phasing and bid
packages, updated project schedule, opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC), preliminary
drawings and outline specifications. Preparation of drawings will include an in -person
coordination meeting with structural and architectural designers to establish Revit standards and
processes.
8. Furnish eight (8) copies of the PDR and present PDR to Owner. Receive Owner comments, make
modifications to the PDR, and issue eight (8) copies of the final draft of PDR.
9. Deliverables for the Preliminary Design Phase include the following:
a. Draft Copy of Preliminary Design Report (encompassing all bid packages)
b. Final Copy of Preliminary Design Report (encompassing all bid packages)
c. Draft Copy of Pipeline Alignment Map Books
d. Final Copy of Pipeline Alignment Map Books
D. FINAL DESIGN PHASE: After approval of the PDR and final pipeline alignment, FNI shall provide
professional services in this phase as follows (for each bid package):
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Obtain and review OWNER -furnished front-end documents, general conditions, and special
conditions for the construction contracts. Meet with OWNER to review comments, and revise
OWNER's standard documents accordingly.
2. Advise Owner of need for and recommend scope of additional Special Services, not already
included in Article II of this Scope of Work. The cost of such additional Special Services shall be
paid by Owner and are not included in the services performed by FNI.
3. Prepare applications for routine permits such as road and railroad crossing permits, building code
design reviews (if any), and TCEQ Approval. Environmental and United States Army Corp of
Engineers (USACE) permitting are included as Special Service in Article II. Preparation of
applications and supporting documents for government grants or for planning advances is an
Additional Service.
4. Furnish such information necessary to utility companies whose facilities may be affected, or
services may be required for the Project. Provide site civil design of the facility sites to support
the electric utilities site requirements, including site grading, roads, underground duct banks, and
equipment pads if necessary. Easements for utilities companies will be provided as a Special
Service.
5. Prepare revised opinion of probable construction cost at the 60%, 95%, and Issued for Bid
submittals.
6. 60% Review: Prepare drawings, specifications, construction contract documents, designs, and
layouts of improvements to be constructed. Prepare bidder's proposal forms (project quantities)
of the improvements to be constructed. Furnish Owner eight (8) sets of copies of drawings,
specifications, and bid proposals marked "Preliminary" for approval by Owner. FNI will meet
with the Owner to present the plans and specifications and receive comments. Review
documents will include dimensional layout drawings, plans, sections and elevations for all the
trades, typical details, and most special details. The draft specifications will include major
equipment items. Pipeline plans will include plan and profile sheets, pipeline appurtenances, and
typical details. FNI will receive comments from Owner and address comments in the 95%
Review.
7. 95% Review: Furnish Owner eight (8) sets of copies of drawings, specifications, and bid proposals
marked "Preliminary" for approval by Owner. FNI will meet with the Owner to present the plans
and specifications and receive comments. Review documents will include all plans and
specifications with minor corrections and notes remaining. FNI will receive comments from
Owner and address comments in the Final Draft. Upon final approval by Owner, FNI will provide
Owner eight (8) sets of copies of "Issued for Bid" plans and specifications.
8. Deliverables for the Final Design Phase include:
a. Front-end documents for construction and equipment packages
b. Routine Permit Applications (Road Crossing, Railroad Crossing, Building Permits, TCEQ
Approval)
c. Information to utility companies to acquire utility service (electric, telephone, gas)
d. OPCC at 60%, 95%, and Issued for Bid submittals (for each bid package)
e. 60% submittal of Plans and Specifications (for each bid package)
f. 95° o submittal of Plans and Specifications (for each bid package)
g. Issued for Bid Plans and Specifications (for each bid package)
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5. BID OR NEGOTIATION PHASE: This project is anticipated to include the following bid packages:
• Equipment bid package: Variable frequency drives and switchgear for use in pump station.
• Equipment bid package: Generator with fuel storage and containment structure.
• Construction bid package: Pump station with GST, hydro -pneumatic tank, yard piping,
associated site improvements, and associated security facilities.
• Construction bid package: Pipeline with associated valves, crossings, connections and cathodic
protection.
Upon completion of the design services and approval of "Issued for Bid" drawings and specifications
by Owner, FNI will proceed with the performance of services in this phase for each of the bid packages
as follows (for each bid package):
1. Assist Owner in securing bids. Issue a Notice to Bidders to prospective contractors and vendors
listed in FNI's database of prospective bidders, and to selected plan rooms. Provide a copy of the
notice to bidders for Owner to use in notifying construction news publications and publishing
appropriate legal notice. The cost for publications shall be paid by Owner.
2. Submit electronic copies of plans, specifications and bidding documents to City for upload by the
City to their procurement portal. FNI will also list bid projects on the FNI website.
3. Assist Owner by responding to questions and interpreting bid documents. Prepare and issue
addenda to the bid documents if necessary.
4. Assist the Owner in conducting a pre -bid conference for the construction projects and coordinate
responses with Owner. Response to the pre -bid conference will be in the form of addenda issued
after the conference. Attend the tour of the project site after the pre -bid conference.
5. At Owner request, FNI will assist Owner in the opening, tabulating, and analyzing the bids
received. Review the qualification information provided by the apparent low bidder to determine
if, based on the information available, they appear to be qualified to construct the project.
Recommend award of contracts or other actions as appropriate to be taken by Owner.
6. For construction or equipment packages with CSP, prepare instructions to proposers, proposal
evaluation criteria and proposal submittal requirements. After receipt of proposals, prepare
preliminary tabulation of scoring criteria for the bidders, and meet with Owner to evaluate and
score proposals. Prepare a recommendation of award of contracts or other actions as appropriate.
7. Assist Owner in the preparation of Construction Contract Documents for construction contracts.
Provide ten (10) sets of Construction Contract Documents which include information from the
selected bidders' bid documents, legal documents, and addenda bound in the documents for
execution by the Owner and construction contractor. Distribute five (5) copies of these documents
to the contractor with a notice of award that includes directions for the execution of these
documents by the construction contractor. Provide Owner with the remaining five (5) copies of
these documents for use during construction. Additional sets of documents can be provided as an
additional service.
8. Furnish contractor copies of the drawings and specifications for construction pursuant to the
General Conditions of the Construction Contract.
9. Deliverables for the Bid or Negotiation Phase include:
a. Notice to Bidders
b. Electronic copies of plans, specifications, bidding documents, and addenda
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c. Tabulation of selection criteria for Proposers
d. Recommendation of Award with tabulation of bids
e. Notice of award to selected bidder
f. Conformed contract documents for execution
g. Copies of conformed contract documents for Contractor and Owner
ARTICLE II
SPECIAL SERVICES: Special Services to be performed by FNI include the following:
A. HYDRAULIC MODELING: FNI will provide hydraulic modeling services as follows:
1. Kickoff Meeting: Attend kickoff meeting with City. FNI and the City will review assumptions
for existing average day and maximum day demands. Discuss projected demands to use for 20-
year system curves and overall assumptions (additional improvements constructed, etc.).
2. Utilize the Hydraulic Model to determine Future Pump Station Sizing and Maximum Flow
Rates: FNI will utilize the demands, water system improvements and supply assumptions from
the Water Master Plan to develop maximum projected flow rates to assist in pump sizing and
selection.
3. Develop System Curves for Existing and 20-year Average Day & Maximum Day Demand
Conditions: FNI will utilize the existing system and 20-year scenarios for average day and
maximum day demand conditions to prepare system curves for the proposed West Side Pump
Station.
4. Prepare Technical Memorandum on System Curve Development: FNI will prepare a brief
technical memorandum summarizing the assumptions used in calculating the maximum flow rate
and system curves.
5. Utilize the Hydraulic Model to generate HGL exhibits for the proposed West Side pipelines.
6. Perform a Life Cycle Cost Assessment for the West Side pipelines evaluating up to three
pipeline diameters. Prepare a Technical Memorandum on Pipeline Diameter Life Cycle Cost
Assessment.
7. Utilize the Hydraulic Model to evaluate creation of a new pressure plane with Upland Avenue as
the eastern boundary, FM 2641 as the northern boundary, FM 179 as the western boundary, and
US-62 as the southern boundary. Evaluation shall include water quality, pressure, and sourcing
analysis in average and max day demand scenarios. FNI shall coordinate with the City regarding
assumptions for on -going and future development assumptions that impact demand.
8. Utilize the Hydraulic Model to evaluate siting and timing of an EST for the new pressure plane.
FNI will prepare a brief technical memorandum summarizing the findings and assumptions used
in siting and timing the EST.
9. Utilize the Hydraulic Model to evaluate how the new pressure plane will be supplied with water
from the City's existing North and South Water Treatment Plants.
10. Update hydraulic model with population projections and future developments in the new
pressure plane.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: ENGINEER will provide the following professional services,
with the development of the Project, as follows:
Desktop Environmental Evaluation - ENGINEER will perform a desktop environmental
permitting evaluation for the West Side Pump Station and up to three alternative routes for the
pipeline. The desktop evaluation will include consideration of natural resources, cultural
resources, and hazardous materials through the identification of potential waters of the U.S.,
known areas of contamination, environmentally sensitive areas (e.g., threatened and endangered
species, parks, mitigation areas, government property), and known cultural resources in or
abutting the alternate routes. Results of the desktop environmental evaluation will be
summarized in the preliminary route study memorandum.
2. Conduct Pedestrian Survey - ENGINEER'S environmental scientist will conduct a site visit at
the West Side Pump Station and the selected route to document existing environmental
conditions and assess potential environmental impacts. The presence and locations of
waterbodies, including wetlands, potential federally listed threatened and endangered species
habitat, and vegetation cover types will be identified within the proposed project areas.
Coordinate with Texas Historical Commission - Projects sponsored by a political subdivision of
the State (including a city) that affect a cumulative area greater than five acres or that disturb
more than 5,000 cubic yards require consultation with the Texas Historical Commission (THC)
according to Section 191.0525 (d) of the Antiquities Code of Texas. If at least one of these
thresholds are met, ENGINEER will draft a consultation letter to the THC for CITY'S review
and comment. ENGINEER will incorporate CITY'S comments and submit the consultation letter
to the THC. Any follow up studies requested by the THC are not included in this scope of
services but can be provided upon written authorization as an Additional Service.
4. Prepare Environmental Permitting Memorandum - Information gathered during the desktop
review, pedestrian survey, consultation with the THC, and coordination with the Design Engineers
will be used to prepare an environmental permitting technical memorandum. The memorandum
will document the ENGINEER'S opinion on what, if any, environmental permits.fauthorizations
are required.
C. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING: FNI will provide geotechnical engineering services as follows:
The proposed geotechnical scope of work will consist of field exploration, laboratory testing,
engineering analysis and reporting, and design as presented below.
Task 1 -Field Exploration
Select appropriate locations for up to ten (10) exploratory borings for the pump station
building, pads and vaults. The Engineer will coordinate with the City and Texas 811
regarding underground utilities within the vicinity of the planned boring locations prior to
commencement of the field exploration activities.
The Engineer will subcontract with a drilling contractor (Terra Testing, LLC) to drill three
(3) borings to a depth of 40 feet for the pump station; three (3) borings to a depth of 25
feet for the proposed transformer and generator pads and isolation valve manholes; and
four (4) borings to a depth of 40 feet at the proposed GST location.
a. Subsurface samples will be collected intermittently using 3-inch diameter Shelby
tubes for cohesive soils and a 2-inch diameter split -spoon sampler in conjunction with
the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) for intermediate and non -cohesive soils. Rock
and rock -like materials will be tested in -situ using the TxDOT Texas Cone Penetration
(TCP) Test.
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b. Groundwater observations within the borings will be recorded at the time of drilling
and at the completion of drilling and sampling.
c. The borings will be backfilled with auger cuttings upon completion of drilling and
sampling.
Provide an Engineer or Geologist experienced in logging borings to direct the drilling, log
the borings, and handle and transport the samples. Visual classification of the subsurface
stratigraphy shall be provided according to the Unified Soil Classification System
(USCS).
Task 2 — Laboratory Testing
1. Testing shall be performed on samples obtained from the borings to determine soil
classification and pertinent engineering properties of the subsurface materials.
2. The Engineer will subcontract with a testing laboratory (Terra Testing, LLC) to perform
the required testing. The Engineer will select samples for laboratory testing, assign tests,
and review the test results.
3. Laboratory tests will be appropriately assigned for the specific subsurface materials
encountered during exploration, but are expected to include:
a. Classification tests (liquid and plastic limits and percent passing the no. 200 sieve or
gradation)
b. Gradation Tests
c. Moisture content
d. Unit dry weight
e. Unconfined compressive strength
f. One-dimensional swell (with swell pressures)
g. One-dimensional consolidation
h. Corrosion testing
Task 3 — Engineering Analysis and Reporting
A geotechnical investigation technical memorandum summarizing the investigation,
findings, analysis, and design recommendations will be developed. The analysis and
report will include the following:
a. Appendix with the boring locations, boring logs, laboratory test results, and a key to
the symbols used.
b. Discussion of subsurface conditions and soil properties indicated by the field and
laboratory work, and the implications for design.
c. Foundation recommendations including net allowable bearing capacity and
anticipated settlement for the pump station, transformer pad, vaults, GST and hydro -
pneumatic tank.
d. Lateral earth pressures for various backfill materials, including materials
specifications and compaction requirements.
e. General discussion of expected construction related issues.
f. Earthwork and site preparation related recommendations for use during development
of the plans and specifications.
D. SURVEYING: FNI will retain and monitor and direct, through a subcontract, the efforts of a survey
firm (Hugo Reed) to provide the following services:
1. West Side Pump Station Site:
a. Topographic Survey of the entire West Side Pump Station site. Utility surveying to
accompany SUE.
b. Establish 6 control points for use during construction.
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c. Establish and mark boundary lines of property. Provide Survey and Flood Certificate as
needed for building permit from the City.
2. West Side pipelines
a. Ownership Map: Research deeds and prepare an ownership map of up to 4 parcels along
the 3.125 miles of distribution pipeline.
b. Project Control: Establish 10 project control points along the 3.125 miles of pipeline.
c. Boundary Survey and Final Property Map: Perform surveys and prepare a final property
map along the 3.125 miles of pipeline.
d. Easement Documents: Provide metes and bounds easement description for 4 tracts
along the 3.125 miles of pipeline.
e. Stake Pipeline Centerline: Set iron rods along the 3.125 miles of pipeline at 1 /2 mile
intervals and PI's for construction control.
f. Photogrammetric Mapping: Provide aerial mapping for approximately 3.125 miles of
pipeline. Photo scale shall be 1:250. Deliverables include digital color
orthophotography with 3" pixel resolution, topographic mapping in 1' contour interval,
and digital terrain model in AutoCAD format.
E. SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING SERVICES: FNI will retain and monitor and direct,
through a subcontract the efforts of a Subsurface Utility Engineering Firm (Hugo Reed/Rios) to
provide the following services:
1. West Side Pump Station Site:
a. Subsurface Utility Engineering: Designate utilities (x, y) for the West Side Pump Station
site. Designation shall be level B.
b. Level A SUE for up to 5 utilities (x, y, z) at the West Side Pump Station site to be
determined by the Engineer. Excavations shall be by vacuum excavator.
2. West Side pipelines:
a. Designate utilities (x,y) in a corridor along the proposed 3.125 miles of pipeline Designation
shall be level B. Additionally, locate 15 utilities (x,y,z) to be determined by Engineer with
Level A SUE. Utilities to be located with Level A SUE will be critical utilities that cross the
proposed pipelines. Excavation shall be by vacuum excavator. Provide AutoCAD drawings
of SUE data.
F. CORROSION ENGINEERING SERVICES: ENGINEER will provide the following professional
services, with the development of the Project, as follows:
1. Field Evaluation for the West Side pipelines.
a. Review site plans, geotechnical reports, proposed pipeline alignment and materials, foreign
pipeline crossing, parallel systems and existing cathodic protection systems, Electrical High
Voltage (EHV) transmission lines, railroad crossings, sources of stray DC current,
topography, soil types and conditions.
b. Conduct in -situ soil resistivity & pH testing (every 1,000 feet) (-58 locations). Conduct stray
current (DC) investigation in proposed alignment. The purpose of performing this
investigation is to identify potential sources of stray current and nearby metallic pipelines
that may be affected by the proposed cathodic protection system.
i. If geotechnical report indicates soil resistivities along proposed alignment are less than
1,000 ohm -cm, soil samples (maximum 10 samples) from those locations will be sent to
HDR Laboratories to be tested for AS -received and saturated electrical resistivity per
ASTM G-187 and pH as per ASTM G-51, and Chemical analysis for major anions and
cations as per ASTM 4327, ASTM 6919, and AWWA 41108
ii. Analyze collected data and prepare a technical memorandum. The memorandum will
provide conclusions and recommendations for cathodic protection based on the field soil
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conditions, collected data and laboratory data with respect to the proposed pipeline
materials.
2. Cathodic Protection Design for the West Side pipelines
a. Provide 60%, 95% and Issued for Bid cathodic protection design (steel/PCCP) details and
specifications.
G. SURGE PROTECTION ENGINEERING SERVICES: Perform a surge analysis of the West Side
pipelines from the connection to existing piping at Upland Ave and 26`h Street (Bailey County and
Low Head C Pipelines) to the proposed New Pressure Plane.
ENGINEER will prepare a surge model of the Low Head C Pump Station and Pipeline,
including input flows from Bailey County and delivery at the existing Pump Station 16 ground
storage tank. The model will be based upon existing and proposed pipelines and proposed
pumping equipment. The model will evaluate the following scenarios:
a. Normal Pump Station Stop - 12 MGD (ultimate flow, two pumps);
b. Normal Pump Station Start - 12 MGD (ultimate flow, four pumps);
c. Pump Trip - two pumps running with one pump trip; and
d. Power Fail - four pumps running with power failure;
2. Based on surge model, ENGINEER will prepare recommendation to reduce surge pressures, if
needed. This may include operational changes, control valves, air valves, valve timing, or other
approaches and will be summarized in a report.
H. MATERIALS TESTING: FNI will retain and monitor and direct, through a subcontract, the efforts
of a construction materials testing firm to perform the following testing services on an as needed
basis including but not limited to:
1. Soil
a. D698 proctors - Every 500 LF native - 31 total
b. D 1557 proctors - 8 total
c. Sand Cone - 4 total
d. Nuclear density testing - Approximately 12 per day. Testing will be performed as
directed by the RPR. Approximately 30 days with technician time of 4-6 hours per day.
2. Embedment Material
a. ASTM D 4253 Proctor - 1 sample per source. 3 total as needed.
b. Dry gradation - 2 total as needed.
c. 5-cycle magnesium soundness - 2 total as needed
d. L.A. Abrasion - 2 total as needed
e. Atterburg limits of fines - 2 total as needed
f. Resistivity -- 2 total as needed
3. Flex Base
a. ASTM D 4253 proctor - 3 total as needed.
b. Tex- 113-E proctor - 3 total as needed.
c. Wet Ball Mill - 2 total as needed.
d. Atterburg limit. bar linear shrinkage - 2 total as needed.
e. Washed Gradation - 2 total as needed.
f. Tex- 117-E Tri-Axial - 1 total as needed.
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4. Concrete
a. 4 cylinders per 50 yards - 15 sets total. Testing included slump, entrained air content,
concrete temperature and compression testing of cylinders.
Asphalt
a. One sample per day for asphalt content and gradation, rice specific gravity and lab
molded density. 25 total as needed.
b. One set of cires per 500 LF for in place thickness and in place density. 25 total as
needed.
c. In place nuclear density every 250 LF - 50 total
d. Rolling pattern verification testing - two days of technician
6. Welding
a. Visual inspection on all welds by CWI. 35 -- 10 hour days including travel time.
b. Magnetic particle testing by CWI on all welds
General
a. Administration Time
b. Project management time and attend 2-3 meetings in Lubbock
ARTICLE III
TIME OF COMPLETION: FNI is authorized to commence work on the Project upon execution of this
Agreement and agrees to complete the services in accordance with the following schedule:
• Notice to Proceed (NTP) - Set by Owner after Council execution of this Agreement
• Submit final Study Phase Deliverables - 90 days after NTP
• Submit final Preliminary Design Deliverables - 150 days after NTP
• Submit final Final Design Deliverables - 365 days (12 months) after NTP
• Close out Design and Bid & Award Phase Services - 455 days (15 months) after NTP
If FNI's services are delayed through no fault of FNI, FNI shall be entitled to adjust contract schedule
consistent with the number of days of delay. These delays may include but are not limited to delays in Owner
or regulatory reviews, delays on the flow of information to be provided to FNI, governmental approvals, etc.
These delays may result in an adjustment to compensation as outlined on the face of this Agreement and in
Attachment CO.
ARTICLE IV
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: FNI and Owner designate the following representatives:
Owner's Designated Representative - Josh Kristinek,1314 Avenue K,
Lubbock, Texas 79401; Phone: 806-775-3397; email lkristinek(&,Mylubbock.us
FNI's Designated Representative - Michael McBee, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102; Phone 817-735-7361; email Michael.McBee freese.com
FNI's Accounting Representative - Misty Ballard, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102; Phone 817-735-7290; email Mis .Ballard afreese.com
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EXHIBIT A, PART 2, ADDITIONAL SERVICES
WEST LUBBOCK WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional Services to be performed by FNI, if authorized by Owner, which
are not included in the above described basic services, are described as follows:
A. Providing services to investigate existing conditions or facilities, or to make measured drawings
thereof, or to verify the accuracy of drawings or other information furnished by Owner.
B. Making revisions to drawings, specifications or other documents when such revisions are 1) not
consistent with approvals or instructions previously given by Owner or 2) due to other causes not
solely within the control of FNI.
C. Providing consultation concerning the replacement of any Work damaged by fire or other cause
during the construction and providing services as may be required in connection with the
replacement of such Work. Performing investigations, studies, and analysis of work proposed by
construction contractors to correct defective work. Any services required as a result of default of the
contractor(s) or the failure, for any reason, of the contractor(s) to complete the work within the
contract time. Providing services after the completion of the construction phase not specifically
listed in Article II. Visits to the site in excess of the number of trips included in Article II for
periodic site visits, coordination meetings, or contract completion activities. Providing services
made necessary because of unforeseen, concealed, or differing site conditions or due to the presence
of hazardous substances in any form. Providing services to review or evaluate construction
contractor(s) claim(s), provided said claims are supported by causes not within the control of FNI.
Providing value engineering studies or reviews of cost savings proposed by construction contractors
after bids have been submitted. Provide follow-up professional services during Contractor's
warranty period.
D. Investigations involving consideration of operation, maintenance and overhead expenses, and the
preparation of rate schedules, earnings and expense statements, feasibility studies, appraisals,
evaluations, assessment schedules, and material audits or inventories required for certification of force
account construction performed by Owner.
E. Preparing applications and supporting documents for government grants, loans, or planning advances
and providing data for detailed applications.
F. Providing shop, mill, field or laboratory inspection of materials and equipment. Observe factory tests
of equipment at any site remote to the project or observing tests required as a result of equipment
failing the initial test.
G. Conducting pilot plant studies or tests.
H. Preparing data and reports for assistance to Owner in preparation for hearings before regulatory
agencies, courts, arbitration panels or any mediator, giving testimony, personally or by deposition, and
preparations therefore before any regulatory agency, court, arbitration panel or mediator.
I. General Project Representation during construction phase.
J. Furnishing the services of a Resident Project Representative to act as Owner's on -site representative
during the Construction Phase. The Resident Project Representative will act as directed by FNI in
order to provide more extensive representation at the Project site during the Construction Phase.
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Through more extensive on -site observations of the work in progress and field checks of materials and
equipment by the Resident Project Representative and assistants, FNI shall endeavor to provide further
protection for Owner against defects and deficiencies in the work. Furnishing the services of a
Resident Project Representative is subject to the provisions of Article I, F and Exhibit A, Part 4 Project
Representation.
If Owner provides personnel to support the activities of the Resident Project Representative who is
FNI or FNI's agent or employee, the duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of such
personnel will be set forth in an Attachment attached to and made a part of this Agreement before the
services of such personnel are begun. It is understood and agreed that such personnel will work under
the direction of and be responsible to the Resident Project Representative. Owner agrees that whenever
FNI informs him in writing that any such personnel provided by the Owner are, in his opinion,
incompetent, unfaithful or disorderly, such personnel shall be replaced.
K. Furnishing Special Inspections required under chapter 17 of the International Building Code. These
Special Inspections are often continuous, requiring an inspector dedicated to inspection of the
individual work item, and they are in addition to General Representation and Resident Representation
services noted elsewhere in the contract. These continuous inspection services can be provided by
FNI as an Additional Service.
L. Furnishing Inspections and Commissioning Reports required by International Energy Efficiency Code
(IECC).
M. Assisting Owner in preparing for, or appearing at litigation, mediation, arbitration, dispute review
boards, or other legal and/or administrative proceedings in the defense or prosecution of claims
disputes with Contractor(s).
N. Performing investigations, studies and analyses of substitutions of equipment and/or materials or
deviations from the drawings and specifications.
O. Assisting Owner in the defense or prosecution of litigation in connection with or in addition to those
services contemplated by this Agreement. Such services, if any, shall be furnished by FNI on a fee
basis negotiated by the respective parties outside of and in addition to this Agreement.
P. Design, contract modifications, studies or analysis required to comply with local, State, Federal or
other regulatory agencies that become effective after the date of this agreement.
Q. Services required to resolve bid protests or to rebid the projects for any reason.
R. Providing basic or additional services on an accelerated time schedule. The scope of this service
include cost for overtime wages of employees and consultants, inefficiencies in work sequence and
plotting or reproduction costs directly attributable to an accelerated time schedule directed by the
Owner.
S. Preparation of Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the proposed facilities and pressure plane.
T. Easement Acquisition Services.
U. Preparation of a Section 404 permit application or coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE).
V. Presence -'absence surveys for federally listed threatened/endangered species.
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W. Conducting cultural resources studies or surveys.
X. Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments.
Y. Other environmental permitting assistance or services not specifically described under SPECIAL
SERVICES of this scope.
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EXHIBIT A-16 OWNER
EXHIBIT A, PART 3, RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
WEST LUBBOCK WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
RESPONSIBILITIES OF Owner: Owner shall perform the following in a timely manner so as not to delay
the services of FNI:
A. Owner recognizes and expects that certain Change Orders, herein so called, may be required.
Any responsibility of Engineer for the costs of Covered Changed Orders will be determined on the
basis of applicable contractual obligations and professional liability standards. For purposes of this
paragraph, the responsibility of Engineer for the costs of Change Orders will not include:
• any costs that Owner would have incurred if the Change Order work had been included
originally in the Contract Documents and its lack of inclusion was not due, in whole or in
part, to any fault, error, or omission of Engineer related thereto,
• Any costs that are due to unforeseen site conditions, or
• Any costs that are due to changes made by the Owner.
• Any costs that are incurred due to the negligence of the construction contractor
Wherever used in this document, the term Engineer includes Engineer's officers, directors, partners,
employees, agents, and Engineers Consultants.
B. Designate in writing a person to act as Owner's representative with respect to the services to be
rendered under this AGREEMENT. Such person shall have contract authority to transmit
instructions, receive information, interpret and define Owner's policies and decisions with respect to
FNI's services for the Project.
C. Provide all criteria and full information as to Owner's requirements for the Project, including design
objectives and constraints, space, capacity and performance requirements, flexibility and
expandability, and any budgetary limitations; and furnish copies of all design and construction
standards which Owner will require to be included in the drawings and specifications.
D. Assist FNI by placing at FNI's disposal all available information pertinent to the Project including
previous reports and any other data relative to design or construction of the Project as provided in
this AGREEMENT.
E. Arrange for access to and make all provisions for FNI to enter upon public and private property as
required for FNI to perform services under this AGREEMENT.
F. Examine all studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals and other documents
presented by FNI, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor and other consultants as Owner
deems appropriate for such examination and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a
reasonable time so as not to delay the services of FNI.
G. Furnish approvals and permits from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project
and such approvals and consents from others as may be necessary for completion of the Project,
except as otherwise the responsibility of FNI as provided in this AGREEEMENT.
H. Give prompt written notice to FNI whenever Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of any
development that affects the scope or timing of FNI's services.
I. Furnish, or direct FNI to provide, Additional Services as stipulated in Exhibit "A," Part 2, if deemed
necessary by Owner.
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EXHIBIT A-17 OWNER
J. Bear all costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Exhibit "A", Part 3.
K. Provide the following services, unless provided specifically otherwise in this Agreement:
a. Provide land acquisition services.
b. Pay all permits fees and mitigation cost.
c. Provide land title research and title policy.
d. Provide advertisement for bids in local publications as required.
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EXHIBIT A-18 OWNER
EXHIBIT B, PART 1— BUDGET
WEST LUBBOCK WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
CITY and ENGINEER have established a not -to -exceed budget of $1.775,295 to complete all services under
this AGREEMENT. This amount will not be exceeded without a contract amendment. CITY will pay the
ENGINEER hourly, for services identified in Exhibit A, based on ENGINEERS Fee Schedule presented as
EXHIBIT B, Part 2. Subconsultant services will be billed at cost to ENGINEER with a 10 percent handling
fee. The Budget is presented for the services of ENGINEER under this AGREEMENT are provided in this
Exhibit B. CITY and ENGINEER agree to allow redistribution of funds between Tasks as appropriate to allow
flexibility in providing the needed services within the not -to -exceed budget.
ENGINEER agrees to complete these services as delineated above. Should there be a Change in Scope of
Work or Time of Performance, then this can result in an amendment to this contract which shall be negotiated
at that time.
The budget assumes that all work will be completed within 455 calendar days from the Notice to
Proceed.
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EXHIBIT B-1 OWNER
EXHIBIT B, PART 2 - HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE COMPENSATION
WEST LUBBOCK WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
ATTACHMENT CO
LUBBOCK RATE SCHEDULE
Position
Rate
Principal / Group Manager
342
Technical Professional - 6
335
Technical Professional - 5
270
Technical Professional - 4
232
Technical Professional - 3
194
Technical Professional - 2
270
Technical Professional -1
140
CAD Technician/Designer - 3
188
CAD Technician/Designer - 2
141
CAD Technician/Designer -1
112
Senior CAD Technician/Designer
232
Construction Manager - 4
200
Construction Manager - 3
151
Construction Manager - 2
143
Construction Manager -1
112
Corporate Project Support - 3
157
Corporate Project Support - 2
141
Corporate Project Support -1
108
Intern/ Coop
73
Rates for in -House Services
Technology Charge
Bulk Printina and Reproduction
$8.50 per hour
B&W
Color
Small Format (per copy)
$0.30
$0.25
Travel
Large Format (per sq. ft.)
Standard IRS Rates
Bond
$0.25
$0.75
Glossy /Mylar
$0.75
$1.25
Vinyl / Adhesive
$1.50
$2.00
Mounting (per sq. ft.)
$2.00
Binding (per binding)
$0.25
OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES:
Other direct expenses are reimbursed at actual cost times a multiplier of 1.10. They include outside printing and reproduction
expense, communication expense, travel, transportation and subsistence away from the FNI office and other miscellaneous expenses
directly related to the work, including costs of laboratory analysis, test, and other work required to be done by independent persons
other than staff members. For Resident Representative services performed by non-FNI employees and CAD services performed In-
house by non-FNI employees where FNI provides workspace and equipment to perform such services, these services will be billed at
cost times a multiplier of 2.0. This markup approximates the cost to FNI If an FNI employee was performing the same or similar
services.
Rates to be adjusted no more than 5% annually
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-984788
Freese and Nichols, Inc
Fort Worth, Texas 76102, TX United States
Date Filed:
02/17/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
16854
Professional Services for West Lubbock Water System Expansion
Nature of interest
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Pence, Bob
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Coltharp, Brian
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Payne, Jeff
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Johnson, Kevin
Dallas, TX United States
X
Archer, Charles
Raleigh, NC United States
X
Reedy, Mike
Houston, TX United States
X
Greer, Alan
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Halley, Tricia
Oklahoma City, OK United States
X
Wolfhope, John
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Paula Durant and my date of birth is
My address is 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800 Fort Worth TX 76086 us
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Tarrant County, State of Texas on the 17th day of February 20 23
(month) (year)
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-984788
Freese and Nichols, Inc
Fort Worth, Texas 76102, TX United States
Date Filed:
02/17/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
02/17/2023
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
16854
Professional Services for West Lubbock Water System Expansion
Nature of interest
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Pence, Bob
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Coltharp, Brian
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Payne, Jeff
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Johnson, Kevin
Dallas, TX United States
X
Archer, Charles
Raleigh, NC United States
X
Reedy, Mike
Houston, TX United States
X
Greer, Alan
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Hatley, Tricia
Oklahoma City, OK United States
X
Wolfhope, John
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is and my date of birth is
My address is
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in County, State of on the
day of , 20
(month) (year)
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V3.5.1.3ac88bc0