HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2017-R0151 - Freese & Nichols, Inc. - 04/27/2017Resolution No.2017-RO151
Item No.6.13
April 27,2017
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 for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock,a Professional Services Agreement
relating to study for the Southeast Water Reclamation,Plant 2 Decommissioning and
Closure Project,by and between the City of Lubbock and Freese &Nichols,Inc., and
related documents.Said Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution
as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on April 27,2017
ATTEST:
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tea Garza,City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
DANIEL M.POPE,MAYOR
.Wood Franklin,Director of Public Works
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
^Amy ^SirfisTptep^y^City Attorney
RES.PSC-Freeze &Nichols,Inc.-Southeast Water Reclamation Plant 2
8.8.16
Resolution No. 2017-RO151
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
This contract 12769, (the "Contract" or "Agreement"), effective as of the _27thday of April 2017
(the "Effective Date"), is by and between the City of Lubbock, (the "City"), a Texas home rule municipal
corporation, and Freese and Nichols, Inc., ("ENGINEER") a Texas professional corporation authorized to
conduct business in Texas.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City desires to obtain professional engineering services related to study of re -
purposing and preparation of closure documents for the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, Plant 2
Decommissioning and Closure (the "Activities"); and
WHEREAS, 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 City and Engineer to be a fair and reasonable price; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with ENGINEER to provide professional engineering 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
Contract, the City and ENGINEER hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. TERM
The term of this Contract commences on the Effective Date and continues without interruption for
a term of 365 days, as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached to and made a part of this Agreement for all
purposes. If the Engineer determines that additional time is required to complete the Services, the City
Engineer, may, but is not obligated to, in his 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. Engineer shall conduct all activities and within such timeframes as set forth on Exhibit "A",
attached hereto (the "Services")
B. ENGINEER shall receive as consideration to be paid for the performance of the Services set forth
in General, Basic Services, and Special Services based on hourly rates, not to exceed $286,592 per Exhibit
"A" and Exhibit "B".
ARTICLE III. TERMINATION
A. General. City may terminate this Contract, for any reason or convenience, upon thirty (30) days
written notice to ENGINEER. In the event this Agreement is so terminated, the City shall only pay Engineer
for services actually performed by Engineer up to the date Engineer is deemed to have received notice of
termination as provided herein.
B. Termination and Remedies. In the event ENGINEER breaches any term and/or provision of this
Contract, the City shall be entitled to exercise any right or remedy available to it by this Contract, at law,
equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, termination of this Contract 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 other 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 document, this provision shall control.
ARTICLE V. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
A. Existence. 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. ENGINEER has the corporate power to enter into and perform this Contract
and all other activities contemplated hereby.
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C. Authorization. Execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract and the activities
contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all the requisite corporate action on the
part of ENGINEER. This Contract constitutes legal, valid, and binding obligations of the ENGINEER and is
enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof.
D. Engineer. ENGINEER maintains a professional staff and employs, as needed, other qualified
specialists experienced in providing the Services, and are familiar with all laws, rules, and regulations, both
state and federal, including, without limitation the applicable laws, regarding the activities contemplated
hereby.
E. Performance. ENGINEER will and shall conduct all activities contemplated by this Contract in
accordance with the standard of care, skill and diligence normally provided by a professional person in
performance of similar professional engineering services, and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and
regulations, both state and federal, relating to professional engineering services, as contemplated hereby.
F. Use of Copyrighted Material. ENGINEER warrants that any materials provided by ENGINEER for
use by City pursuant to this Contract 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 or ordinance
relating to the use or reproduction of materials. ENGINEER shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any
materials provided by ENGINEER pursuant to this Contract satisfy this requirement and ENGINEER agrees to
indemnify and hold City harmless from all liability or loss caused to City or by to which City is exposed on
account of ENGINEER's failure to perform this duty.
ARTICLE VI. SCOPE OF WORK
ENGINEER shall accomplish the following:
Professional Engineering Services related to the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, Plant 2
Decommissioning and Closure, as defined and provided in Exhibits "A and B".
ARTICLE VII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
ENGINEER and City agree that ENGINEER shall perform the duties under this Contract as an
independent contractor and shall be considered as independent contractor under this Agreement and/or in
its activities hereunder for all purposes. 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,
Engineer and Engineer's employees and/or subconsultants, will not be considered, for any purpose,
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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, worker's compensation, labor, personal injury or taxes of any kind.
ARTICLE VIII. INSURANCE
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 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. Engineer shall obtain and maintain in full
force and effect during the term of this Agreement, and shall cause each approved subcontractor or
subconsultant of 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. All policies except Professional Liability will be
written on per occurrence basis, subject to the following minimum limits of liability:
Commercial General Liability:
Per Occurrence Limit: $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000
Professional Liability:
Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000
Automobile Liability:
Combined Single Limit for any auto: $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
Employer's Liability: $1,000,000
Engineer shall further cause any approved subcontractor or subconsultant to procure and carry,
during the term of this Agreement, Professional Liability coverage, as specified above for Engineer,
protecting City against losses caused by the professional negligence of the approved subcontractor or
subconsultant. 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. Engineer shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as evidence of coverage.
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Certificate shall provide 30 days notice of cancellation. A copy of the additional insured
endorsement and waiver of subrogation attached to the policy will be included in the Certificate. Engineer
shall elect to obtain worker's compensation coverage pursuant to Section 406.002 of the Texas Labor Code.
Further, 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 of Lubbock. If at any time during the life of the Agreement or any extension hereof, Engineer fails
to maintain the required insurance in full force and effect, 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 Engineer's sole cost and expense. The retroactive date shall be no later than the
commencement of the performance of this contract and the discovery period (possibly through tail
coverage) shall be no less than ten (10) years after the completion of work specified in the contract. The
provisions of this Article Vill shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX. EMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS/RETAINING OF CONSULTANTS
ENGINEER may employ or retain consultants, contractors, or third parties (any of which are
referred to herein as "Subconsultant"), to perform certain duties of ENGINEER, as set forth on Exhibit 'A B,
and C", attached hereto, under this Contract, provided that City approves the retaining of Subconsultants.
ENGINEER is at all times responsible to City to perform the Services as provided in this Agreement and
ENGINEER is in no event relieved of any obligation under this Contract upon retainage of any approved
Subconsultant. Any agent and/or Subconsultant retained and/or employed by ENGINEER shall be required
by ENGINEER to carry, for the protection and benefit of the City and ENGINEER and naming said third
parties as additional insureds, insurance as described above in this Contract.
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
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
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, 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 ENGINEER, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND/OR SUBCONSULTANTS, RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE, OPERATIONS OR OMISSIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT AND/OR THE USE OF
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
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 Contract, and any
amendments thereto.
ARTICLE XIII. NOTICE
A. General. Whenever notice from ENGINEER to City or City to ENGINEER is required or permitted
by this Contract 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. ENGINEER's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Attn: David Jackson, P.E., BCEE
2711 North Haskell, Suite 3300
Dallas, Texas 75204
david.jackson@freese.com
Telephone: (817) 917-9182
Facsimile: (214) 217-2201
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C. City's Address. The City's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
City of Lubbock
Attn: John Turpin, P.E., Chief Water Utilities Engineer
Public Works Engineering (Water)
P. 0. Box 2000
1625 13th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79457
JTurpin@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us
Telephone: (806) 775 — 2342
Facsimile: (806) 775 — 3344
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 Contract, 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
City shall furnish ENGINEER non -confidential studies, reports and other available data in the
possession of the City pertinent to ENGINEER's Services, so long as City is entitled to rely on such studies,
reports and other data for the performance of ENGINEER's Services under this Contract (the "Provided
Data"). 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 Contract are inserted in this Contract
strictly for the parties' convenience in identifying the provisions to this Contract and shall not be given any
effect in construing this Contract.
B. Audit. 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, ENGINEER's books and records with respect to this
Contract between ENGINEER and City.
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C. Records. ENGINEER shall maintain records that are necessary to substantiate the services
provided by ENGINEER.
City.
D. Assignability. ENGINEER may not assign this Contract without the prior written approval of the
E. Successor and Assigns. This Contract binds and inures to the benefit of the City and ENGINEER,
and in the case of City, its respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns, and in the case of
ENGINEER, its permitted successors and assigns.
F. Construction and Venue.
THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF TEXAS. THIS CONTRACT 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 JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF LUBBOCK, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ALL
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT OR THE ACTIONS THAT ARE
CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
G. Severability. If any provision of this Contract is ever held to be invalid or ineffective by any court
of competent jurisdiction with respect to any person or circumstances, the remainder of this Contract 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 Contract shall be
binding unless such amendment, modification, or alteration is in writing, dated subsequent to this Contract,
and duly authorized and executed by ENGINEER and City.
I. Entire Agreement. This Contract, including Exhibits "A", "B", & "C" attached hereto, contains the
entire Contract between the City and 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 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 ENGINEER has
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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 City or 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 City and ENGINEER.
N. Appropriation. All funds for payment by the CITY under this contract 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 goods or services provided under this Contract, the
CITY will terminate the Contract, 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 Contract is spent, whichever event occurs first (the "Non -Appropriation Date"). If at any time funds are
not appropriated for the continuance of this Contract, cancellation shall be accepted by the Seller 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 Contract beyond the Non -Appropriation Date.
EXECUTED as of the Effective Date hereof.
CITY OF 71____
CK
Daniel M. Pope, NYayor
ATTEST:
Reb cca Garza, City Secretar
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Michael G. Keenum, P.E., City Engineer
Jq,Kn Turpin, P.E`, Chief Water Utilities Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.
By: C Jaw
Name: David R. Jackson, P.E., BCEE
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR:
SOUTHEAST WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
PLANT 2 DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE
GENERAL:
A. The Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, Plant 2 Decommissioning and Closure (the "Project") includes
the following:
1. Study and evaluation of options for re -purposing the existing structures at Plant 2.
2. Preparation of documentation for the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for Plant 2
decommissioning and closure.
BASIC SERVICES: The Basic Services include the project administration, preliminary investigations, reports,
and closure documentation, as set forth herein. Design documents, construction bid and award services,
construction phase services, resident representation services during construction, operation and
maintenance manuals, startup services, commissioning, and personnel training will be incorporated in
subsequent amendments if desired by the City (Sometimes referred to as "OWNER"). Engineer (Sometimes
referred to as "FNI") shall render the following professional services in connection with the development of
the Project:
A. Project Management
1. FNI will prepare and deliver monthly reports to the OWNER regarding project status,
anticipated upcoming work, information needs, and scheduled milestones.
2. FNI will prepare for, attend, and facilitate the following meetings and workshops associated
with the Project. Agenda, presentation, and meeting minutes will be developed.
a) Project Kick -Off and Brainstorming Workshop (1 day).
b) Technology Transfer Workshop (1 day)
c) Monthly Progress Meetings (up to 3)
d) Draft Report Review Meeting (1 meeting)
3. FNI will provide Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) on the Draft and Final reports.
B. Re -Purposing Evaluation: FNI will provide the following services.
1. Review current plant processes, data, and facility needs to determine feasible options for
potential re -purposing. Up to five (5) re -purposing options will be evaluated. Re -purposing
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options could include, but are not limited to, peak flow storage, sludge storage, sidestream
treatment, and effluent flow equalization. Site visits to view equipment or processes
considered under re -purposing options shall be considered an additional service.
2. For closure and decommissioning options, partial and full demolition and remain -in -place
options will be evaluated. In order to maximize the City's available budget, field sampling and
final closure documentation will be provided after the repurposing option has been selected, so
that it may be fine-tuned to the selected alternative.
3. The evaluation will include mechanical, structural, electrical, and site civil impacts. Detailed
Opinions of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) for each alternative will be provided.
4. Preparation of layout figures, sketches, and descriptions of equipment and technologies for
each option will be included in the Report.
5. Provide one (1) draft PDF copy, submitted electronically, to the City for final comment and
selection of the proposed repurposing alternative. Once selected, FNI will proceed forward
with the Closure and Permitting elements of the project prior to developing the final report.
C. Closure and Permitting: FNI will provide the following services.
1. Closure Plan Development
a) Conduct one (1) site visit to visually identify and document existing conditions of the
plant site and review facility permits and historical analytical data for the plant.
b) Prepare a Draft WWTP Closure Plan in accordance with TCEQ regulations, the
facility's existing permits, and Land Application Team guidance.
c) Submit one (1) draft electronic copy of the closure plan to the City for review and
comment.
d) Revise and finalize the Draft Closure Plan as necessary based on the City's comments.
e) Submit three (3) hard paper copies of the Closure Plan to the TCEQ within ten (10)
business days of receipt of the City's comments. Submit two (2) hard paper copies
and one (1) electronic copy to the City for their records.
f) Respond to any comments or questions regarding the Closure Plan from TCEQ.
2. Site Investigation for Closure
a) Upon approval of the Closure Plan by TCEQ, perform sampling and analysis described
in the approved Closure Plan to document conditions on the site. This site
investigation will include the following general tasks:
1. Field locate proposed sample locations. City shall verify absence of
underground utilities in those locations.
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2. Collect soil and groundwater samples (as specified in the Closure Plan) to
determine if chemicals of concern (COCs) as indicated by Land Application
Team guidance are present at concentrations that require special handling (i.e.
capping) if left in place. Sample collection will require use of truck -mounted,
direct -push drilling equipment. It is anticipated that a total of 80 soil borings
and three (3) temporary groundwater monitoring wells will be installed to
document closure activities. Samples will be delivered to a third -party NELAC-
certified environmental laboratory for analysis.
b) Analyze sampling results of the samples collected for COCs approved by the TCEQ in
the Closure Plan. The presence of hazardous waste or contaminated areas will be
considered under Additional Services.
c) Prepare a summary memorandum to the City documenting the findings and
providing recommendations for closure of the WWTP facilities. Submit two (2) hard
paper copies and one (1) electronic copy to the City for their records.
3. Preparation and Submittal of Final Closure Report
a) Prepare a WWTP Final Closure Report for Plant 2 including sampling data in
accordance with TCEQ regulations, the facility's existing permits, and Land
Application Team guidance.
b) Submit one (1) draft electronic copy of the Final Closure Report to the City for review
and comment.
c) Conduct up to one (1) meeting with City staff to review the Draft Final Closure
Report; provide agenda and purpose for the meeting; document and distribute
meeting minutes within seven (7) working days of the meeting.
d) Revise and finalize the Final Closure Report as appropriate based on the City's
comments.
e) Submit three (3) hard paper copies of the Final Closure Report to TCEQ within ten
(10) business days of receipt of the City's comments. Submit two (2) hard paper
copies and one (1) electronic copy to the City for their records.
f) Respond to any comments or questions from TCEQ. Additional investigation required
by TCEQ comments shall be considered under Additional Services.
D. Lift Station 48 Gate and Actuator Replacement: FNI will provide the following services.
1. Review existing as -built, shop drawing, or other data pertaining to the existing sluice gate.
2. Visit Lift Station 48 for observation of existing gate operation, condition, and potential design
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improvements. Anticipated improvements include the replacement of the existing electric
actuator coupled with a stem or complete gate replacement. Structural elements may be
required depending upon the level of corrosion near or surrounding the gate frame and/or
stem guide supports.
3. Preparation of improvement alternatives and recommendations to be included within the Draft
and Final Reports.
4. Preparation of an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) for the recommended
improvements.
E. Report Preparation: FNI will provide the following services.
1. Preparation of a Draft Report for submittal and review by the OWNER. Five (5) hard copies and
one PDF file to be submitted to the OWNER. Report to include findings and recommendations
from the Re -Purposing Evaluation and Closure Recommendations.
2. Preparation of Opinions of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) will be developed for all
evaluated options. The OPCC will be provided with the Draft and Final Reports.
3. Preparation of a Final Report for submittal to the OWNER. Draft Report comments received at
the Draft Report Review Meeting will be incorporated. Five (5) hard copies and one PDF file to
be submitted to the OWNER.
SPECIAL SERVICES: FNI shall render the following special services in connection with The Project:
A. Equipment/Process Site Visits: FNI will coordinate and attend up to two (2) site visits with the OWNER
to local equipment/processes under consideration in this Project.
B. TPDES Permit Amendment: FNI will coordinate and prepare TPDES permit amendment documents as
required to report the recommended improvements of the Project.
TIME OF PERFORMANCE: 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:
• Preparation and submittal of Draft Repurposing Report —120 days from Kick -Off Meeting
• Preparation and submittal of Final Repurposing and Closure Report — 270 days from Kick -Off Meeting
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. In the event FNI asserts that it is entitled to additional time, it
shall provide notice to the OWNER as soon as reasonably practicable after the event allegedly causing such
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delay shall occur ("Delay Event"), but in no event to exceed five (5) business days after the occurrence of
the Delay Event. FNI shall use and exercise all diligence to promptly remove or remediate such Delay Event.
In the event notice of the Delay Event shall not be provided as prescribed herein, FNI shall not be entitled
to relief from schedule as provided in this AGREEMENT. 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, except any
delays occasioned by subcontracts or sub consultants of FNI, and governmental approvals. These delays
may result in an adjustment to compensation.
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EXHBIT A, PART 2, ADDITIONAL SERVICES
SOUTHEAST WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
PLANT 2 DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional Services to be performed by FNI, if authorized by Owner, which are not
included in the above described General Service, Basic Services, and Special Services, are, except as may
otherwise provided to be performed by FNI, described as follows:
A. Design or construction phase services.
B. Field layouts or the furnishing of construction line and grade surveys.
C. 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.
D. Providing renderings, model, and mock-ups requested by the Owner.
E. 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.
F. 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.
G. 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.
H. Preparing applications and supporting documents for government grants, loans, or planning
advances and providing data for detailed applications.
I. 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.
J. Preparing Operation and Maintenance Manuals or conducting operator training.
K. 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.
L. 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).
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Performing investigations, studies and analyses of substitutions of equipment and/or materials or
deviations from the drawings and specifications.
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. This
provision shall not apply to any expense related to a legal action to which FNI is a party.
Providing environmental support services including the design and implementation of ecological
baseline studies, environmental monitoring, impact assessment and analyses, permitting assistance
(beyond the TPDES Amendment shown in Special Services), and other assistance required to
address environmental issues.
Performing investigations, studies, and analysis of work proposed by construction contractors to
correct defective work.
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.
Services required to resolve bid protests or to rebid the projects for any reason other than fault of
any type or degree of FNI.
Visits to the site in excess of the number of trips included in the General Services, Basic Services, or
Special Services for periodic site visits, coordination meetings, or contract completion activities.
Any service required as a result of default of the contractor(s) or the failure, for any reason, of the
contractor(s) to complete work within the contract time.
Providing services after the completion of the construction phase not specifically listed in Article I.
Providing services made necessary because of unforeseen, concealed, or differing site conditions or
due to the presence of hazardous substances in any form, except as noted in the scope of services.
Providing value engineering studies or reviews of cost savings proposed by others.
Pre -purchase or pre -selection or any alternate contract structure or number of contracts other than
stipulated in Exhibit A — Basic Services.
Provide any services after the satisfactory conclusion and completion of the General Services, Basic
Services, and Special Services of the Project.
Z. Provide follow-up professional services during Contractors warranty period.
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EXHIBIT A, PART 3, RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
SOUTHEAST WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
PLANT 2 DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE
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.
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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. Attend the pre -bid conference, bid opening, preconstruction conference, construction progress and
other job related meetings and substantial completion inspections and final payment inspections.
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.
K. Bear all costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Exhibit "A", Part 3.
L. Provide the following services, unless provided specifically otherwise in this Agreement:
a. Pay all permits fees and mitigation cost.
b. Provide advertisement for bids in local publications as required.
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EXHIBIT B — BUDGET
SOUTHEAST WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
PLANT 2 DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE
CITY and ENGINEER have established a not -to -exceed budget of $286,592.00 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 C. 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.
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EXHIBIT C, HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE COMPENSATION
SOUTHEAST WATER RECLAMATION PLANT - PLANT 2 DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSURE
Not to Exceed: Compensation to FNI for Basic Services in Attachment SC shall be computed on the basis of the Schedule of Charges, but shall not
exceed Two Hundred Eighty -Six Thousand Five Hundred Ninety -Two Dollars ($286,592.00). If FNI sees the Scope of Services changing so that
Additional Services are needed, including but not limited to those services described as Additional Services in Exhibit A, FNI will notify OWNER for
OWNER's approval before proceeding. Additional Services shall be computed based on the Schedule of Charges.
Schedule of Charges:
Position
Rate
Position
Rate
PRINCIPAL
389
3D VISUALIZATION COORDINATOR
190
GROUP MANAGER
272
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST VII
243
ENGINEER VIII
295
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST VI
212
ENGINEERVII
289
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
179
ENGINEER VI
251
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST IV
156
ENGINEER V
196
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST III
134
ENGINEER IV
179
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II
94
ENGINEER III
159
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 1
93
ENGINEER II
150
ARCHITECT VI
214
ENGINEER 1
124
ARCHITECT V
194
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER VI
238
ARCHITECT IV
156
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER V
192
ARCHITECT III
150
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV
158
ARCHITECT II
121
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 111
145
ARCHITECT 1
104
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 11
140
PLANNER VI
226
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 1
133
PLANNER V
174
MECHANICAL ENGINEER VI
228
PLANNER IV
137
MECHANICAL ENGINEER V
202
PLANNER III
125
MECHANICAL ENGINEER IV
177
PLANNER I
103
MECHANICAL ENGINEER 111
156
HYDROLOGISTV
196
PROGRAM MANAGER II
233
HYDROLOGIST IV
154
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTADMIN III (Manager)
195
HYDROLOGIST III
142
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTADMIN III (Spec. Insp)
160
HYDROLOGIST 11
130
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTADMIN III (CM)
145
SENIORGEOLOGIST
152
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTADMIN III (RPR)
111
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER VI
251
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTADMIN II ( RPR)
126
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR
143
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTADMIN I (DCS II)
118
WEB SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
167
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTADMIN I (DCS)
106
WORD PROCESSING/SECRETARIAL
86
DOCUMENT CONTROL CLERK
110
OPERATIONS ANALYST
155
SR DESIGNER
197
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
98
DESIGNER 11
168
INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
85
DESIGNER 1
141
INFORMATION SERVICES CLERK III
67
CADD DESIGNER
168
INFORMATION SERVICES CLERK 11
63
TECHNICIAN IV
145
INFORMATION SERVICES CLERK 1
62
TECHNICIAN III
115
CO-OP
75
TECHNICIAN II
96
STORMWATER ENGINEER VI I
215
TECHNICIAN
74
STORMWATER ENGINEER VI
198
GIS COORDINATOR
148
STORMWATER ENGINEER V
175
GIS ANALYST IV
138
STORMWATER ENGINEER IV
150
GIS ANALYST 111
114
STORMWATER ENGINEER Ill
131
GIS ANALYST 11
97
STORMWATER ENGINEER II
113
GIS ANALYST 1
75
STORMWATER ENGINEER 1
106
Rates for In -House Services
Technology Charge Bulk Printing and Reproduction
$8.50 per hour Black and White
$0.10 per copy
Color
$0.25 per copy
Travel Plot - Bond
$2.50 per plot
Standard IRS Rates Plot- Color
$5.75 per plot
Plot - Other
$5.00 per plot
Binding
$0.25 per binding
OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES:
Other direct expenses are reimbursed at actual cost limes 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.
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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.
2016-83958
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX United States
Date Filed:
07/13/2016
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.
SEWRP Plant 2
Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, Plant 2 Decommissioning and Closure
Nature of interest
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Hatley, Tricia
Oklahoma City, OK United States
X
New, John
San Antonio, TX United States
X
Payne, Jeff
Dallas, TX United States
X
Milrany, Cindy
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Nichols, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Coltharp, Brian
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Gooch, Tom
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Pence , Robert
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Herchert, Robert
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 AFFIDAVIT I swear, or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the
above disclosure is true and correct.
KELLY JEM R
* *HawyPubfa
STATE OF TEXAS
My Comm. Ew Jan. OIL 2019
signature of authorized age t f contracting
business entity
AFFIX NOTARY STAMP / SEAL ABOVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me, by the said Susanne M. Johnson this the
13th day of July
20 16 to certify which, witness my hand and seal of office.
Kelly Jean Shriver
Notary Public
Sign ture oVoffiter administering oath Printed name of officer administering oath Title of officer administering oath
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1of1
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.
2016-83958
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX United States
Date Filed:
07/13/2016
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:
04/25/2017
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.
SEWRP Plant 2
Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, Plant 2 Decommissioning and Closure
4
Nature of interest
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Hatley, Tricia
Oklahoma City, OK United States
X
New, John
San Antonio, TX United States
X
Payne, Jeff
Dallas, TX United States
X
Milrany, Cindy
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Nichols, Mike
Austin, TX United States
X
Coltharp, Brian
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Gooch, Tom
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Pence , Robert
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Herchert, Robert
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 AFFIDAVIT I swear, or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the above disclosure is true and correct.
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
AFFIX NOTARY STAMP / SEAL ABOVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me, by the said this the
day of
20 , to certify which, witness my hand and seal of office.
Signature of officer administering oath Printed name of officer administering oath Title of officer administering oath
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