HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2024-R0073 - PSA Contract 17778, Freese And Nichols, Water System Electrical Improvements - 02/13/2024Resolution No. 2024-R0073
Item No. 5.19
February 13, 2024
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. 17778
water treatment electrical improvements, 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.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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elli Leisure, Senior Assistant City Attorney
ccdocslRES.PSA-No. 17778 — FNI water treatment electrical
1.9.24
Passed by the City Council on February 13, 2024
Resolution No. 2024-R0073
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
This Professional Service Agreement ("Agreement") Contract No. 17778 is entered into this 13th
day of February , 2024, is by and between the City of Lubbock (the "City"), a Texas home rule
municipal corporation, and Freese and Nichols, (the" Engineer"), a Texas corporation.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, The City desires to contract with the Engineer to provide professional services for
Water Treatment Electrical Improvements, (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 365 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 $590,659, 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 andlor 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.
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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
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 VI[. 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 VIIL 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-VI[ 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.
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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
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 Exhibits A&
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.
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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, CLA[MS, OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND, CHARACTER, TYPE,
OR DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING,
ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COLIRT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES, FOR INNRY 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.
Amy Raines
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Telephone: 817-735-7361
Email: Amy.Raines@freese.com
C. City's Address. The City's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
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James Dean
City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Telephone: 806-775-3254
Email: jdean@mylubbock.us
D. Change of Address. Either party may change its address or nuinbers 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-confdential 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.
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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
NRISDICTION 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 subseyuent 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 constnzed to provide any rights or
benefits whatsoever to any party other than the City and the Engineer.
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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
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 ] 0 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $] 00,000 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 verifes 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
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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
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
ATT :ST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Michael G. Keenum, P.E., Division Director of EngineeringlCity Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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elli Leisure, Assistant City Attorney
Firm
Freese and Nichols, 1nc.
By. G�v�. GYl
Jeff Hensley
Email: Jeff.Hensley@freese.com
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EXHIBIT A, PART 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR:
ARC FLASH STUD[ES — WATER SITES
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
ARTICLE I
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Lubbock (Owner) is proceeding with performing Arc Flash
Hazard Analysis at the raw water and treated water facilities listed below. As part of the data collection
phase of the studies, an electrical assessment will be conducted at each of the listed facilities. An Arc Flash
Hazard Analysis will be performed at the following facilities:
1. Pump Station No.4
2. Pump Station No.8
3. Pump Station No.9
4. Pump Station No.10
5. Pump Station No.16
6. Bailey County Pump Station
7. Terminal Storage Reservoir
8. Lake Alan Henry Lake Pump Station
9. Lake Alan Henry Booster Pump Station
10. North Water Treatment Plant
11. South Water Treatment Plant
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 ineeting to review scope, schedule, and budget; determine any special conditions
that may affect the studies; discuss administrative requirements of Owner; and to discuss and
special items as part of the electrical assessment.
2. Manage efforts of internal 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 twelve (12) monthly project coordination meetings with Owner
b. Attend up to four (4) Teams workshops for review of arc flash studies and recommended
improvements as they are completed.
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.
5. 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.
6. Deliverables include the following:
EXHIBIT A-1
a. Agendas and minutes for all meetings
b. Project schedule updated monthly
c. Monthly reporting
d. Monthly invoices
B. STUDY PHASE: FN[ shall provide professional services in this phase as follows:
1. Field Investigation. FNI to visit each site and with the assistance of subcontractor, ACME Electric,
will open electrical equipment to obtain information such as cable sizes, circuit breaker trip settings,
and starter overload settings. At locations where protective relays are installed, FNI with the assistance
of subcontractor, Strategic Engineering, will download existing relay settings.
2. Prepare an Arc Flash Analysis Study at each facility. 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 requirements for the Project,
including planning, surveys, site evaluations and comparative studies of prospective sites and
solutions.
3. Prepare an Arc Flash Analysis Study containing the arc flash incident energy levels at each piece of
major electrical equipment. The Arch Flash Study will also include recommendations to reduce the
flash energy levels that are calculated to be classified as Dangerous.
4. Furnish one (1) PDF copy of the Preliminary Arc Flash Analysis Study of each Facility. Report,
present and review it with Owner. Receive and address Owner's comments and issue the fnal Study.
5. Deliverables for the Studies shall include:
a. Draft copy of Preliminary Arc Flash Study for each site. A draft of the studies at the Pump
Station sites will be completed within 60 days after conducting the field investigation. A draft
of the studies at the Water Treatment Plant sites will be completed within 90 days after
conducting the field investigation.
b. Final copy of Arch Flash Study for each site. The final Study at each site will be provided 30
days after receiving comments from the Owner.
6. Once the Studies have been fnalized, FNI will install the arc flash labels on the appropriate electrical
equipment at each site.
7. At the end of the Studies, FNI in conjunction with its subcontractor, Strategic Engineering, will prepare
a presentation on Arc Flash to present to the City's electrical and maintenance staff.
ARTICLE II
SPECIAL SERVICES: Special Services to be performed by FNI include the following:
A. ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT: FN[ will provide an electrical assessment as follows:
1. Visual inspection of existing equipment noting major deficiencies.
2. Prepare Technical Memorandum on findings: FN[ will prepare a brief technical memorandum
summarizing the findings at each site and include an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for
the recommended improvements.
3. Prepare bidding documents — technical plans and speci�cations to address electrical deficiencies
EXHIBIT A-2
at each site.
B. PUMPING ASSESSMENT: FNI will provide the following:
1. Conduct a site visit to review existing conditions at the following facilities: PS4, PS8, PS9,
Bailey County PS, Lake Alan Henry Lake Pump Station, Lake Alan Henry Booster PS.
a. Evaluate pump performance and physical layout to identify potential causes of existing
pumps overheating. Evaluation to include review of historical operational data, review
of pump curve from manufacturer, observation of pump and piping layout at the
facilities, and observation of the pumps in typical operating conditions.
2. Submittals
a. Develop one (1) Site Evaluation Report summarizing findings. The Evaluation Report
will include evaluation of all facilities visited as part of this task.
3. Meetings and Site Visits: This task will require the following meetings and site visits:
a. Meetings
i. Pre-evaluation meeting (virtual). Goal of this meeting would be to facilitate
communication between Engineer and City staff regarding logistics of site visits
(access, day, time) and goals of site visits.
ii. Post-evaluation meeting (in-person). Goal of this meeting would be for the
Engineer to communicate the findings of the Site Evaluation to City staff. Site
Evaluation Report will be submitted to the City prior to this meeting.
b. Site Visits:
i. It is anticipated that two (2) pump station facilities can be observed in one (1)
work day. If six (6) facilities are to be observed, Engineer will coordinate with
the City to find a three (3) day window to complete the site visits.
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 milestones and per attached
schedule:
• Notice to Proceed (NTP) — Set by Owner after Council execution of this Agreement
• Submit Preliminary Arc Flash Study — 60 days after conducting field investigation at each Pump Station
Site and 90 days after conducting field investigation at each Water Treatment Plant Site.
• Submit Final Arc Flash Study— 30 days after review meeting with Owner for each Site.
• Install Arc Flash Labels at each Site — 30 days after submittal of Final Arc Flash Study.
• Prepare bidding documents — technical plans and specifications with recommended improvements at
each site — 60 days after Final Arc Flash Study has been completed.
• Total Project Duration: 365 days after Notice to Proceed.
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.
EXHIBIT A-3
ARTICLE IV
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: FNI and Owner designate the following representatives:
Owner's Designated Representative - James Dean, 1314 Avenue K,
Lu6bock, Texas 79401; Phone: 806-775-3397; email jdean un,mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us
FNI's Designated Representative - Amy Raines, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102; Phone 817-735-7361; email Amv.Raines(a�freese.com
FNI's Accounting Representative - Misty Ballard, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102; Phone 817-735-7290; email Mistv.Ballardna,freese.com
EXHIBIT A-4
EXHIB[T A, PART 2, ADDITIONAL SERVICES
ARC FLASH STUDIES — WATER SITES
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
wananty 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.
Through more extensive on-site observations of the work in progress and feld checks of materials and
EXH[BIT A-5
equipment by the Resident Project Representative and assistants, FN[ 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 FN['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 [nternational Building Code. These
Special [nspections 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 FN[ 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. 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.
R. Preparation of Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the proposed facilities.
S. Presencelabsence surveys for federally listed threatened/endangered species.
T. Conducting cultural resources studies or surveys.
U. Phase IIII Environmental Site Assessments.
EXH[BIT A-6
EXHIBIT A, PART 3, RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
ARC FLASH STUDIES — WATER SITES
ENGINEERING DESICN SERVICES
RESPONSIBILITIES OF Owner: Owner shall perform the following in a timely manner so as not to delay
the services of FNI:
A. 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.
B. De-energize equipment for FNI to open up electrical equipment to conduct field investigations.
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.
Furnish, or direct FNI to provide, Additional Services as stipulated in Exhibit "A," Part 2, if deemed
necessary by Owner.
Bear all costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Exhibit "A", Part 3.
EXHIB[T A-7
EXH[BIT B, PART 1— BUDGET
ARC FLASH STUDIES — WATER SITES
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
CITY and ENGINEER have established a not-to-exceed budget of $ 590,659 to complete all services under
this AGREEMENT. This amount includes basic services in the amount of $ 470,060 and additional services
in the amount of $ 120,599. This amount will not be exceeded without a contract amendment. C[TY 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 365 calendar days from the Notice to
Proceed.
EXHIBIT B-1
EXHIBIT B, PART 2- HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE COMPENSATION
ARC FLASH STUDIES - WATER SITES
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
LUBBOCK RATE SCHEDULE
Positian
Principal / Group Manager
Technical Professional- 6
Technical Professional - S
Technical Professional - 4
Technical Professional - 3
Technical Professional - 2
Technical Professional -1
CAD Technician/Designer - 3
CAD Technician/Designer - 2
CAD Technician/Designer - 1
Senior CAD Technician/Designer
Construction Manager - 4
Construction Manager - 3
Construction Manager - 2
Construction Manager -1
Corporete P�oject Support - 3
Corporate Project Support - 2
Corporate Project Support - 1
Intern/ Coop
Rates for In-House Services
Technolo� Charae
$8.50 per hour
TraVel
Standard IRS Rates
Rate
342
335
270
232
194
170
140
188
141
112
232
200
151
143
112
157
141
108
73
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
ATfACHMENT CO
Bulk Printina and Reoradudian
B&W Color
Small Format (per copy) $0.10 $0.25
Large Format (per sq. ft.j
Bond
Glossy / Mylar
Vinyl / Adhesive
Mounting (per sq. R.}
Binding (per binding)
$0.25 $0.75
$0.75 $1.25
$1.50 $2.00
52.00
$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, a�d other work required to be done by independent persons
other than staff members. For Resident Representative services performed by non-fNl employees and CAD services performed In-
house by non-FNI employees where fNl 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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EXHIBIT B-2