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FS5&6, SW Fleet Shop Material Testing
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Erica Garcia
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FEBRUARY 18, 2025
25-282
City of Denton, Texas
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING RELATED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipality
("CITY"), and Terracon Consultants, Inc., with its corporate office at 10841 S. Ridgeview
Road, Olathe, KS 66061 and authorized to do business in Texas, ("ENGINEER"), for a
PROJECT generally described as: Material Testing for Fire Stations 5 & 6 and the Solid
Waste Fleet Shop (the "PROJECT").
SECTION 1
Scope of Services
A. The CITY hereby agrees to retain the ENGINEER, and the ENGINEER hereby agrees
to perform, professional engineering services set forth in the Scope of Services
attached hereto as Attachment A. These services shall be performed in connection
with the PROJECT.
B. Additional services, if any, will be requested in writing by the CITY. CITY shall not
pay for any work performed by ENGINEER or its consultants, subcontractors and/or
suppliers that has not been ordered in advance and in writing. It is specifically
agreed that ENGINEER shall not be compensated for any additional work resulting
from oral orders of any person.
SECTION 2
Compensation and Term of Agreement
A. The ENGINEER shall be compensated for all services provided pursuant to this
AGREEMENT in an amount not to exceed $228,838 in the manner and in accordance
with the fee schedule as set forth in Attachment A. Payment shall be considered full
compensation for all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to
complete the services described in Attachment A.
B. Unless otherwise terminated pursuant to Section 6. D. herein, this AGREEMENT shall
be for a term beginning upon the effective date, as described below, and shall continue
for a period which may reasonably be required for the completion of the PROJECT,
until the expiration of the funds, or completion of the PROJECT and acceptance by the
CITY, whichever occurs first. ENGINEER shall proceed diligently with the PROJECT to
completion as described in the PROJECT schedule as set forth in Attachment A.
SECTION 3
Terms of Payment
Payments to the ENGINEER will be made as follows:
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A. Invoice and Payment
(1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation, including but not
limited to meeting the requirements set forth in the PROJECT schedule as set
forth in Attachment A to reasonably substantiate the invoices.
(2) The ENGINEER will issue monthly invoices for all work performed under this
AGREEMENT. Invoices for the uncontested performance of the particular
services are due and payable within 30 days of receipt by City.
(3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Section 1, the final payment of any
balance for the uncontested performance of the services will be due within 30
days of receipt of the final invoice.
(4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested will
be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. The CITY
will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No interest
will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually resolved.
(5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings contested in
good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER may, after giving 7
days' written notice to CITY, suspend services under this AGREEMENT until
paid in full. In the event of suspension of services, the ENGINEER shall have
no liability to CITY for delays or damages caused the CITY because of such
suspension of services.
SECTION 4
Obligations of the Engineer
A. General
The ENGINEER will serve as the CITY's professional engineering representative under
this AGREEMENT, providing professional engineering consultation and advice and
furnishing customary services incidental thereto.
B. Standard of Care
The ENGINEER shall perform its services:
(1) with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent engineers
practicing in the same or similar locality and under the same or similar
circumstances and professional license; and
(2) as expeditiously as is prudent considering the ordinary professional skill and
care of a competent engineer.
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C. Subsurface Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity for
subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or other
subsurface investigations in connection with design and engineering work to be
performed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also advise the CITY concerning
the results of same. Such surveys, tests, and investigations shall be furnished
by the CITY, unless otherwise specified in Attachment A.
(2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations, the
actual characteristics may vary significantly between successive test points and
sample intervals and at locations other than where observations, exploration,
and investigations have been made. Because of the inherent uncertainties in
subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated underground conditions may
occur that could affect the total PROJECT cost and/or execution. These
conditions and cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of the
ENGINEER.
D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans in ink on
reproducible mylar sheets and electronic files in .pdf format, or as otherwise approved by
CITY, which shall become the property of the CITY. CITY may use such drawings in any
manner it desires; provided, however, that the ENGINEER shall not be liable for the use of
such drawings for any project other than the PROJECT described herein.
E. Engineer's Personnel at Construction Site
(1) The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's personnel at a construction site,
whether as on-site representatives or otherwise, do not make the ENGINEER or
its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to the CITY
and/or the CITY's construction contractors or other entities, and do not relieve
the construction contractors or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and
responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means,
techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and
completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the
AGREEMENT Documents and any health or safety precautions required by
such construction work. The ENGINEER and its personnel have no authority to
exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their
employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions.
(2) Except to the extent of specific site visits expressly detailed and set forth in
Attachment A, the ENGINEER or its personnel shall have no obligation or
responsibility to visit the construction site to become familiar with the progress
or quality of the completed work on the PROJECT or to determine, in general, if
the work on the PROJECT is being performed in a manner indicating that the
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PROJECT, when completed, will be in accordance with the AGREEMENT
Documents, nor shall anything in the AGREEMENT Documents or this
AGREEMENT between CITY and ENGINEER be construed as requiring
ENGINEER to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to discover
latent defects in the work or otherwise check the quality or quantity of the work
on the PROJECT. If the ENGINEER makes on-site observation(s) of a deviation
from the AGREEMENT Documents, the ENGINEER shall inform the CITY.
(3) When professional certification of performance or characteristics of materials,
systems or equipment is reasonably required to perform the services set forth in
the Scope of Services, the ENGINEER shall be entitled to rely upon such
certification to establish materials, systems or equipment and performance
criteria to be required in the AGREEMENT Documents.
F. Opinions of Probable Cost, Financial Considerations, and Schedules
(1) The ENGINEER shall provide opinions of probable costs based on the current
available information at the time of preparation, in accordance with
Attachment A.
(2) In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility projections,
and schedules for the PROJECT, the ENGINEER has no control over cost or
price of labor and materials; unknown or latent conditions of existing equipment
or structures that may affect operation or maintenance costs; competitive
bidding procedures and market conditions; time or quality of performance by
third parties; quality, type, management, or direction of operating personnel; and
other economic and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate
PROJECT cost or schedule. Therefore, the ENGINEER makes no warranty that
the CITY's actual PROJECT costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or
schedules will not vary from the ENGINEER's opinions, analyses, projections, or
estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by the ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic construction progress
payments to the construction contractor will be based on the ENGINEER's knowledge,
information, and belief from selective sampling and observation that the work has
progressed to the point indicated. Such recommendations do not represent that
continuous or detailed examinations have been made by the ENGINEER to ascertain that
the construction contractor has completed the work in exact accordance with the
AGREEMENT Documents; that the final work will be acceptable in all respects; that the
ENGINEER has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the
construction contractor has used the moneys paid; that title to any of the work, materials,
or equipment has passed to the CITY free and clear of liens, claims, security interests, or
encumbrances; or that there are not other matters at issue between the CITY and the
construction contractor that affect the amount that should be paid.
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H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of information compiled
and furnished by others, and may not always represent the exact location, type of various
components, or exact manner in which the PROJECT was finally constructed. The
ENGINEER is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information from others
that is incorporated into the record drawings.
I. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after
final payment under this AGREEMENT, have access to and the right to
examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and
records of the ENGINEER involving transactions relating to this AGREEMENT.
ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall have access during normal working
hours to all necessary ENGINEER facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this section. The CITY shall give ENGINEER reasonable advance
notice of intended audits.
(2) ENGINEER further agrees to include in all its subconsultant agreements
hereunder a provision to the effect that the subconsultant agrees that the CITY
shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final payment under the
subcontract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subconsultant,
involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that the CITY shall have
access during normal working hours to all subconsultant facilities, and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this section together with subsection (3)
hereof. CITY shall give subconsultant reasonable advance notice of intended
audits.
(3) ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse ENGINEER for the cost
of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of
the time copying is performed.
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J. INSURANCE
(1) ENGINEER’S INSURANCE
a. Commercial General Liability – the ENGINEER shall maintain
commercial general liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial
umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per each
occurrence with a $2,000,000.00 aggregate. If such Commercial General
Liability insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply
separately to this PROJECT or location.
i. The CITY shall be included as an additional insured with all rights
of defense under the CGL, using ISO additional insured
endorsement or a substitute providing equivalent coverage, and
under the commercial umbrella, if any. This insurance shall apply
as primary insurance with respect to any other insurance or self-
insurance programs afforded to the CITY. The Commercial
General Liability insurance policy shall have no exclusions or
endorsements that would alter or nullify: premises/operations,
products/completed operations, contractual, personal injury, or
advertising injury, which are normally contained within the policy,
unless the CITY specifically approves such exclusions in writing.
ii. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the commercial general
liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance maintained in
accordance with this AGREEMENT.
b. Business Auto – the ENGINEER shall maintain business auto liability
and, if necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of
not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover
liability arising out of “any auto”, including owned, hired, and non-owned
autos, when said vehicle is used in the course of the PROJECT. If the
engineer owns no vehicles, coverage for hired or non-owned is
acceptable.
i. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the business auto liability or
commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by ENGINEER
pursuant to this AGREEMENT or under any applicable auto
physical damage coverage.
c. Workers’ Compensation – ENGINEER shall maintain workers
compensation and employers liability insurance and, if necessary,
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commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less than
$100,000.00 each accident for bodily injury by accident or $100,000.00
each employee for bodily injury by disease, with $500,000.00 policy limit.
i. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its agents,
officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by workers compensation and
employer’s liability or commercial umbrella insurance obtained by
ENGINEER pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
d. Professional Liability – ENGINEER shall maintain professional liability, a
claims-made policy, with a minimum of $1,000,000.00 per claim and
aggregate. The policy shall contain a retroactive date prior to the date of
the AGREEMENT or the first date of services to be performed,
whichever is earlier. Coverage shall be maintained for a period of 5 years
following the completion of the AGREEMENT. An annual certificate of
insurance specifically referencing this PROJECT shall be submitted to
the CITY for each year following completion of the AGREEMENT.
(2) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that the ENGINEER has obtained all
required insurance shall be attached to this AGREEMENT prior to its
execution.
b. Applicable policies ( excluding Professional Liability and Worker’s
Compensation) shall be endorsed to name the CITY an Additional
Insured thereon, subject to any defense provided by the policy, as its
interests may appear. The term CITY shall include its employees,
officers, officials, as respects the contracted services.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this AGREEMENT are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon.
d. Any failure on part of the CITY to attach the required insurance
documentation hereto shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirements.
e. A minimum of thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or material change in
coverage shall be provided to the CITY. A ten (10) days notice shall be
acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent
to the respective Department Director (by name), City of Denton, 901
Texas Street, Denton, Texas 76209.
f. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of
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Texas and have a minimum rating of A:V or greater, in the current A.M.
Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength
and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
g. Any deductible or self insured retention in excess of $25,000.00 that
would change or alter the requirements herein is subject to approval by
the CITY in writing, if coverage is not provided on a first-dollar basis. The
CITY, at it sole discretion, may consent to alternative coverage
maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated
financial resources or letters of credit may also be acceptable to the
CITY.
h. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
i. The CITY shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring
expense, to review the ENGINEER's insurance policies including
endorsements thereto and, at the CITY's discretion; the ENGINEER may
be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments.
j. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a
claims-made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or
prior to the date of the AGREEMENT. The certificate of insurance shall
state both the retroactive date and that the coverage is claims-made.
k. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or claims-made basis,
shall be maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or
changes from date of commencement of the PROJECT until final
payment and termination of any coverage required to be maintained after
final payments.
l. The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums required by this AGREEMENT.
m. Sub consultants and subcontractors to/of the ENGINEER shall be
required by the ENGINEER to maintain the same or reasonably
equivalent insurance coverage as required for the ENGINEER. When
sub consultants/subcontractors maintain insurance coverage,
ENGINEER shall provide CITY with documentation thereof on a
certificate of insurance.
K. Independent Consultant
The ENGINEER agrees to perform all services as an independent consultant and not as a
subcontractor, agent, or employee of the CITY. The doctrine of respondeat superior
shall not apply.
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L. Disclosure
The ENGINEER acknowledges to the CITY that it has made full disclosure in writing of
any existing conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest, including personal financial
interest, direct or indirect, in property abutting the proposed PROJECT and business
relationships with abutting property cities. The ENGINEER further acknowledges that it will
make disclosure in writing of any conflicts of interest that develop subsequent to the
signing of this AGREEMENT and prior to final payment under the AGREEMENT.
M. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances
(1) If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered or suspected,
the ENGINEER will stop its own work in the affected portions of the PROJECT
to permit testing and evaluation.
(2) If asbestos or other hazardous substances are suspected, the CITY may
request the ENGINEER to assist in obtaining the services of a qualified
subcontractor to manage the remediation activities of the PROJECT.
N. Permitting Authorities - Design Changes
If permitting authorities require design changes so as to comply with published design
criteria and/or current engineering practice standards which the ENGINEER should have
been aware of at the time this AGREEMENT was executed, the ENGINEER shall revise
plans and specifications, as required, at its own cost and expense. However, if design
changes are required due to the changes in the permitting authorities' published design
criteria and/or practice standards criteria which are published after the date of this
AGREEMENT which the ENGINEER could not have been reasonably aware of, the
ENGINEER shall notify the CITY of such changes and an adjustment in compensation will
be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT.
O. Schedule
ENGINEER shall manage the PROJECT in accordance with the schedule developed per
Attachment A to this AGREEMENT.
P. Equal Opportunity
(1) Equal Employment Opportunity: ENGINEER and ENGINEER’s agents
shall engage in any discriminatory employment practice. No person shall, on
the grounds of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, color, genetic
testing, or national origin, be refused the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected
to discrimination under any activities resulting from this AGREEMENT.
(2) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: ENGINEER and
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ENGINEER’s agents shall not engage in any discriminatory employment
practice against individuals with disabilities as defined in the ADA.
SECTION 5
Obligations of the City
A. City-Furnished Data
ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information
provided by the CITY.
B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to the ENGINEER as required for the
ENGINEER's performance of its services. The CITY will perform, at no cost to the
ENGINEER, such tests of equipment, machinery, pipelines, and other components of the
CITY's facilities as may be required in connection with the ENGINEER's services. The
CITY will be responsible for all acts of the CITY's personnel.
C. Advertisements, Permits, and Access
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services, the CITY will obtain, arrange, and
pay for all advertisements for bids; permits and licenses required by local, state, or federal
authorities; and land, easements, rights-of-way, and access necessary for the
ENGINEER's services or PROJECT construction.
D. Timely Review
The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies, reports, sketches, drawings,
specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance
counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as the
CITY deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by the CITY in a timely
manner in accordance with the PROJECT schedule prepared in accordance with
Attachment A.
E. Prompt Notice
The CITY will give prompt written notice to the ENGINEER whenever CITY observes or
becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of the ENGINEER's
services or of any defect in the work of the ENGINEER or construction contractors.
F. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances Release.
(1) CITY acknowledges ENGINEER will perform part of the work at CITY's
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facilities that may contain hazardous materials, including asbestos containing
materials, or conditions, and that ENGINEER had no prior role in the
generation, treatment, storage, or disposition of such materials. In
consideration of the associated risks that may give rise to claims by third
parties or employees of City, City hereby releases ENGINEER from any
damage or liability related to the presence of such materials.
(2) The release required above shall not apply in the event the discharge, release
or escape of hazardous substances, contaminants, or asbestos is a result of
ENGINEER’s negligence or if ENGINEER brings such hazardous substance,
contaminant or asbestos onto the PROJECT.
G. Contractor Indemnification and Claims
The CITY agrees to include in all construction contracts the provisions of Article IV.E.
regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site, and provisions providing for
contractor indemnification of the CITY and the ENGINEER for contractor's negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third-Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subcontractors and equipment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, shall maintain no
direct action against the ENGINEER, its officers, employees, and
subcontractors, for any claim arising out of, in connection with, or
resulting from the engineering services performed. Only the CITY
will be the beneficiary of any undertaking by the ENGINEER."
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the CITY
and the ENGINEER and there are no third-party beneficiaries.
(3) The CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any other entity or
person regarding the PROJECT a provision that such entity or person shall
have no third-party beneficiary rights under this AGREEMENT.
(4) Nothing contained in this Section H. shall be construed as a waiver of any right
the CITY has to bring a claim against ENGINEER.
I. CITY's Insurance
(1) The CITY may maintain property insurance on certain pre-existing structures
associated with the PROJECT.
(2) The CITY may secure Builders Risk/Installation insurance at the replacement
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cost value of the PROJECT. The CITY may provide ENGINEER a copy of the
policy or documentation of such on a certificate of insurance.
J. Litigation Assistance
The Scope of Services does not include costs of the ENGINEER for required or requested
assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken
or defended by the CITY. In the event CITY requests such services of the ENGINEER, this
AGREEMENT shall be amended or a separate agreement will be negotiated between the
parties.
K. Changes
The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of Services in this
AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's cost of or time required for
performance of the services, an equitable adjustment will be made through an amendment
to this AGREEMENT with appropriate CITY approval.
SECTION 6
General Legal Provisions
A. Authorization to Proceed
ENGINEER shall be authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upon receipt of a
written Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
B. Reuse of Project Documents
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products of the
ENGINEER, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of service for this
PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is completed or not. Reuse, change, or alteration by
the CITY or by others acting through or on behalf of the CITY of any such instruments of
service without the written permission of the ENGINEER will be at the CITY's sole risk.
The CITY shall own the final designs, drawings, specifications and documents.
C. Force Majeure
The ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of
God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of the ENGINEER
that prevent ENGINEER’s performance of its obligations hereunder.
D. Termination
(1) This AGREEMENT may be terminated:
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a. by the City for its convenience upon 30 days' written notice to
ENGINEER.
b. by either the CITY or the ENGINEER for cause if either party fails
substantially to perform through no fault of the other and the
nonperforming party does not commence correction of such
nonperformance within 5 days’ written notice or thereafter fails to
diligently complete the correction.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City, the
ENGINEER will be paid for termination expenses as follows:
a. Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans, specifications
or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product;
b. Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing electronic data files and other
data storage supplies or services;
c. The time requirements for the ENGINEER'S personnel to document the
work underway at the time of the CITY'S termination for convenience so
that the work effort is suitable for long time storage.
(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGINEER will submit to the
CITY an itemized statement of all termination expenses. The CITY'S approval
will be obtained in writing prior to proceeding with termination services.
E. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption to Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of the ENGINEER for the
convenience of the CITY. In the event of such suspension, delay, or interruption, an
equitable adjustment in the PROJECT's schedule, commitment and cost of the
ENGINEER's personnel and subcontractors, and ENGINEER's compensation will be
made.
F. Indemnification
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 271.904,
THE ENGINEER SHALL INDEMNIFY OR HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY AGAINST
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE COMMITTED BY THE ENGINEER OR ENGINEER’S
AGENT, CONSULTANT UNDER CONTRACT, OR ANOTHER ENTITY OVER WHICH
THE ENGINEER EXERCISES CONTROL TO THE EXTENT THAT THE DAMAGE IS
CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM AN ACT OF NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL
TORT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, OR FAILURE TO PAY A
SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER. CITY IS ENTITLED TO RECOVER ITS
REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES IN PROPORTION TO THE ENGINEER’S
LIABILITY.
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G. Assignment
Neither party shall assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the prior written
consent of the other party.
H. Jurisdiction
The law of the State of Texas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its
interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. The venue for any
litigation related to this AGREEMENT shall be Denton County, Texas.
I. Severability and Survival
If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability
will not affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. Sections 5.F.,
6.B., 6.D., 6.F., 6.H., and 6.I. shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
J. Observe and Comply
ENGINEER shall at all times observe and comply with all federal and State laws and
regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect this
AGREEMENT and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws
ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies
having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or
ignorance thereof shall be considered. ENGINEER AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND ALL OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND
EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
THE VIOLATION OF ANY SUCH ORDER, LAW, ORDINANCE, OR REGULATION,
WHETHER IT BE BY ITSELF OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
K. Immigration Nationality Act
ENGINEER shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who
perform work under this AGREEMENT, including completing the Employment Eligibility
Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by CITY, ENGINEER shall provide CITY with
copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who
performs work under this AGREEMENT. ENGINEER shall adhere to all Federal and
State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services
will be performed by any ENGINEER employee who is not legally eligible to perform
such services. ENGINEER SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY ENGINEER, ENGINEER’S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,
AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. CITY, upon written notice to ENGINEER, shall have the
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right to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT for violations of this provision by
ENGINEER.
L. Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Israel
Engineer acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of the Texas
Government Code, City is prohibited from entering 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. The terms “boycott Israel” and “company” shall have the meanings ascribed to
those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this
agreement, Engineer certifies that Engineer’s signature provides written
verification to the City that Engineer: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not
boycott Israel during the term of the agreement. Failure to meet or maintain the
requirements under this provision will be considered a material breach.
M. Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Doing Business with Iran, Sudan, or
a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Sections 2252 and 2270 of the Texas Government Code restricts CITY from contracting
with companies that do business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization.
By signing this agreement, Engineer certifies that Engineer’s signature provides
written verification to the City that Engineer, pursuant to Chapters 2252 and 2270,
is not ineligible to enter into this agreement and will not become ineligible to
receive payments under this agreement by doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a
foreign terrorist organization. Failure to meet or maintain the requirements under this
provision will be considered a material breach.
N. Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Certain Energy
Companies
Engineer acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for
goods or services unless the contract contains written verification from the company
that it (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy
companies during the term of the contract. The terms “boycott energy company” and
“company” shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 809.001 of the
Texas Government Code. By signing this agreement, Engineer certifies that
Engineer’s signature provides written verification to the City that Engineer: (1)
does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of the agreement. Failure to meet or maintain the requirements
under this provision will be considered a material breach.
O. Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Certain Firearm Entities
and Firearm Trade Associations
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Engineer acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for
goods or services unless the contract contains written verification from the company
that it (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during
the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms
“discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association,” “firearm entity” and
“firearm trade association” shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter
2274 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this agreement, Engineer certifies
that Engineer’s signature provides written verification to the City that Engineer:
(1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate
during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association. Failure to meet or maintain the requirements under this provision will be
considered a material breach.
P. Termination Right for Contracts with Companies Doing Business with Certain
Foreign-Owned Companies
The City of Denton may terminate this Contract immediately without any further liability
if the City of Denton determines, in its sole judgment, that this Contract meets the
requirements under Chapter 2274, and Engineer is, or will be in the future, (i) owned by
or the majority of stock or other ownership interest of the company is held or controlled
by individuals who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other designated
country (ii) directly controlled by the Government of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or
other designated country, or (iii) is headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia,
or other designated country.
Q. Prohibition Against Personal Interest in Contracts
No officer, employee, independent consultant, or elected official of the City who is
involved in the development, evaluation, or decision-making process of the performance
of any solicitation shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Contract
resulting from that solicitation as defined in the City’s Ethic Ordinance 23-1165 and in
the City Charter chapter 2 article XI(Ethics). Any willful violation of this section shall
constitute impropriety in office, and any officer or employee guilty thereof shall be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Any violation of this
provision, with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the Contractor shall render the
Contract voidable by the City. The Contractor shall complete and submit the City’s
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.
R. Certificate of Interested Parties Electronic Filing
In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908
of the Government Code. The law states that the City may not enter into this contract
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unless the Contractor submits a disclosure of interested parties (Form 1295) to the City
at the time the Contractor submits the signed contract. The Texas Ethics Commission
has adopted rules requiring the business entity to file Form 1295 electronically with the
Commission.
Contractor will be required to furnish a Certificate of Interest Parties before the contract
is awarded, in accordance with Government Code 2252.908.
The contractor shall:
1. Log onto the State Ethics Commission Website at :
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/
2. Register utilizing the tutorial provided by the State
3. Print a copy of the completed Form 1295
4. Enter the Certificate Number on page 2 of this contract.
5. Complete and sign the Form 1295
6. Email the form to purchasing@cityofdenton.com with the contract number in the
subject line. (EX: Contract 1234 – Form 1295)
The City must acknowledge the receipt of the filed Form 1295 not later than the 30th
day after Council award. Once a Form 1295 is acknowledged, it will be posted to the
Texas Ethics Commission’s website within seven business days.
S. Agreement Documents
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire
AGREEMENT, which supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. This AGREEMENT may be
executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all purposes, be
deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the
same instrument. The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of
this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A - Scope of Services, Compensation and Project Schedule
These documents make up the AGREEMENT documents and what is called for by one
shall be as binding as if called for by all. In the event of an inconsistency or conflict in
any of the provisions of the AGREEMENT documents, the inconsistency or conflict shall
be resolved by giving precedence first to the written AGREEMENT then to the
AGREEMENT documents in the order in which they are listed above.
The parties agree to transact business electronically. Any statutory requirements that
certain terms be in writing will be satisfied using electronic documents and signing.
Electronic signing of this document will be deemed an original for all legal purposes.
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Duly executed by each party’s designated representative to be effective on
_____________________________.
BY:
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
BY:
ENGINEER
Sara Hensley, City Manager
TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Authorized Agent, Title
Full Name: ________________________
________________________________
TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE NUMBER
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Drew Baze
02/18/2025
City of Denton, Texas
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ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
BY: _______________________________
THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN
BOTH REVIEWED AND APPROVED
as to financial and operational
obligations and business terms.
_________________________
Signature
_________________________
Title
_________________________
Department
Date Signed: ______________
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: _______________________________
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Capital Projects
Director of Capital Projects
01/31/2025
Dallas Fort Worth Frisco
8901 John W. Carpenter Freeway #100 1801 Handley Ederville Road 5908 Stone Creek Drive #120
Dallas, TX 75247 Fort Worth, TX 76118 Lewisville, TX 75056
(214) 630-1010 (817) 268-8600 (469) 347-6000
October 7, 2024
City of Denton TX
Giovanni Pineiro-Villa
401 N Elm Street
Denton, TX 76201
Email: Giovanni.pineiro-villalba@cityofdenton.com
Re: Construction Materials Observation, Engineering, and Testing Services
Denton Solid Waste Fleet Shop
1527 S Mayhill Rd, #107, Denton, TX 76208
Terracon Consultants Inc. Proposal No. P94241676
Dear Mr. Pineiro-Villa,
Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is uniquely qualified to partner with you on this
important project. We are submitting this proposal to provide construction materials testing,
observation services, engineering, or special inspection services for the above referenced
project as requested. We are presenting this proposal to confirm our understanding of the
services to be performed for this project, to obtain written authorization to provide these
services, and to present the estimated fee to provide these services. The following sections
outline our understanding of the project and provide a description of the tasks to be
performed.
A) PROJECT INFORMATION
Topic Overview Statement
Proposed Structures New 16,500 SF building with concrete tilt walls and steel framing
Foundation Types
Drilled straight-shaft piers bearing in cemented sand or gray shale
in conjunction with grade beams and a structurally suspended slab
on void forms
Sitework
Approximately 10,750 SF of lime treated paving, approaches and
sidewalks with typical site utilities and structures such as storm
sewer, sanitary sewer and water
Assumptions Cased piers for straight drilled shaft piers
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ATTACHMENT A
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Terracon was provided with the following construction documents for preparation of this
proposal:
• Civil Drawings by Kimley-Horn dated 05/03/2024
• Structural Drawings by R.L. Woods & Associates dated 05/03/2024
• Specifications dated 12/06/2023
• Geotechnical Report by Alpha Testing dated 5/24/2023
B) WHY TERRACON?
Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection Services
Our team of inspectors, technicians, and engineers is experienced with providing materials
testing, special inspections, and/or observations of concrete, soils, aggregate, masonry,
structural steel, foundations, fireproofing, and asphalt pavement in the local area and are
familiar with the recognized building jurisdiction requirements.
Compass is Terracon’s latest client interfacing tool and
elevates the way we do business. Within Terracon
Compass, you can access your projects and their
associated data, including environmental and
geotechnical projects. When you open a materials project within Compass, you will see your
materials tests and observations placed on a map. This geographic reference allows you to
find your information by the “where”, rather than the “when.” Other features of Compass
include:
• Filters for Date Performed, Service Type and Test Result Status
• Deviation for Non-Conformance Summary: Image overlays to reference multiple plan
pages to your test results
• Map layer options: Test results are inserted into Compass as soon as the report has
been reviewed and distributed. It becomes easier than ever to view and close
deviations with an option to display within a map while also showing them in a table
format.
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Laboratory Capabilities
Our DFW Metro laboratories are accredited by AASHTO which is
recognized by ASTM E329 Standard Specification for Agencies
Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special
Inspection. The scope of accreditation includes the field of Soils,
Aggregates, and Portland Cement Concrete. As a requirement
of accreditation, we regularly participate in the Proficiency
Sample Programs of both AASHTO and the Cement and
Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). Our office includes a
fully equipped laboratory and employs engineering technicians
and special inspectors certified by many agencies including the
American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Welding Society
(AWS), and the International Code Council (ICC). We provide a rigorous internal training
program where our staff are evaluated in specific field and laboratory test procedures by
internal Terracon auditors and external agencies.
C) SCOPE OF SERVICES
Based on our review and understanding of the documents listed above, Terracon proposes
the following scope of services:
Earthwork Observations and Testing:
▪ Sample materials to be used as building fills, utility trench backfill, general fill,
and pavement subgrades. Prepare and test the samples for Atterberg Limits
▪ Accredited by AASHTO
▪ Inspected by Concrete
and Cement Reference
Laboratory (CCRL)
▪ Validated by United
States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE)
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(ASTM D4318), Minus #200 Sieve (ASTM D1140), and moisture-density
relationship (ASTM D698).
▪ Observe proofrolling operations of the paving subgrades.
▪ Perform in-place moisture and density tests of the building fills, utility trench
backfills, general fill, and pavement subgrades using the nuclear method (ASTM
D6938) to determine the moisture content and percent compaction of the soil
materials.
▪ Perform field gradations on the pulverized lime soil mixture to document the
percent of soil passing through the required sieve sizes at a rate of one test per
10,000 square feet after the final pulverization process has been completed.
▪ Perform lime depth checks to verify the actual in-place depth of the lime
treatment at a rate of one test per 10,000 square feet, once the pavement has
been trimmed to the final grade.
▪ Perform a laboratory lime series from on-site soils using the PI and/or pH
method.
Drilled Straight Shaft Pier Observation and Testing:
▪ Monitor the installation of the drilled pier foundation system including
verification of the depth to bearing strata, required and actual depth of
penetration into the bearing strata for each pier, total depth of piers, pertinent
elevations (if provided by the field engineer), plumbness of the drilled pier hole
excavation, cleanliness of bearing surface at completion of drilling, etc.
▪ Record dimensions and the number, size and length of reinforcing bars used.
▪ Sample the fresh concrete and perform required tests, including slump, air
content, unit weight, ambient and concrete temperature, and cast test
specimens (5 cylinders per 100 cy or fraction thereof per mix per day) during
placements (ASTM C172, C31, C143, C231, and C1064).
▪ Perform compressive tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field (ASTM
C617, C39).
Cast-in-Place Concrete Observations and Testing:
▪ Sample and test the fresh concrete for each mix. Perform tests for slump, air
content, ambient and concrete temperatures, and unit weight; and cast test
specimens (ASTM C172, C31, C143, C231, C1064, C138). Terracon
understands that the contractor will be responsible for providing a secure
location and sources of water and electrical power for initial curing of concrete
strength test specimens as required by ASTM C31.
▪ We have assumed the concrete will be sampled at a frequency of one set of
five test cylinders every 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof per mix per day for
all structural concrete. Terracon requests that a copy of the approved mix
design(s) be provided to us prior to placement of the concrete.
▪ Perform compressive strength tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field
(ASTM C31, C39). Five 4” x 8” concrete cylinders will be prepared for structural
concrete having nominal maximum size aggregate of 1 inch or less. One
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cylinder will be tested at 7 days, three cylinders will be tested at 28 days, and
one cylinder will be held for 56 days (or tested at an age requested by others).
Reinforcing Steel Observations:
▪ Verify the size, number and placement of reinforcing steel and check general
form dimensions prior to placement of concrete, per construction drawings.
▪ Terracon recommends scheduling a minimum of 24 hours prior to concrete
placement.
Anchor Bolt Observations:
▪ Verify the bolt diameter, length, shape, and embedment in concrete. The
contractor has the responsibility to schedule this observation prior to placement
of concrete. In those cases where anchor bolts are drilled and epoxied into
existing concrete foundations, Terracon should be contacted to be present
during installation of the bolts in order to verify the bolt hole size, depth, and
cleanliness as well as the application of epoxy and installation of bolts.
Structural Steel Observations and Testing:
▪ Terracon recommends that the general contractor schedule a pre-erection
meeting to discuss the erection sequence, review welding and bolting
requirements and to review welder certification records.
▪ Provide a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in the field to visually observe
accessible field bolted/welded connections in accordance with applicable AISC
and AWS standards.
▪ Utilize an Ultrasonic Flaw detector to determine the quality of complete joint
penetration welds such as moment connections or splice connections. If the
base material has a thickness of 5/16” or greater, Terracon recommends that
those welds be tested by the Ultrasonic Method in accordance with AWS D1.1.
▪ Perform visual inspections of completed accessible welds to verify that the
welds meet the visual acceptance criteria of AWS D1.1.
Project Management and Administration:
▪ A project manager will be assigned to the project to review the daily activity
and assist in scheduling the work. Field and laboratory tests will be reviewed
prior to submittal. The project manager will be responsible for monitoring the
project budget and will oversee the preparation of the final report.
Special Inspections Letter:
▪ Upon completion of our services, a special inspection letter will be prepared, if
requested. The letter will list services Terracon performed and if our results
and/ or observation were in compliance.
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Exclusions:
▪ Please note that crane pad evaluation and engineering review of
shoring designs of earthen subgrade are not included in Terracon’s
Scope of Services or fees described herein. If requested, Terracon will
review available information and confer with you to establish an
appropriate scope of service and anticipated time frame. Please note
that supplemental geotechnical exploration, if required, can require
several weeks of coordination, and advance notice of these services is
appreciated to reduce the potential for construction delays.
D) REPORTING
Results of field tests will be submitted verbally to available personnel at the site. Written
reports of field tests and observations will be distributed within five business days. Test
reports will be distributed via electronic distribution unless otherwise requested. Please
provide Terracon with a report distribution list prior to the beginning of the project. The list
should include the company name, address, contact person name, phone number, and e-mail
address for each person.
Our reported test locations will typically be estimated by pacing distances and approximating
angles and elevations from local control data (staking and layout lines) provided by others on
site. The accuracy of our locations will be dependent on the accuracy, availability and
frequency of the control points provided by the client and/ or contractor.
E) SCHEDULING
Field testing services will be provided on an “as requested” basis when scheduled by your
representative. A minimum of 24-hour notice is required to properly schedule our services.
To schedule our services please contact our dispatcher at (214) 630-1078. The dispatch office
hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Messages left after business hours will be checked
the following business day.
Terracon shall not be held responsible for tests not performed as a result of a failure
to schedule our services or any subsequent damage caused as a result of a lack of
testing. Terracon recommends that a copy of this proposal be provided to the
general contractor, so they understand our scope of services and schedule us
accordingly. Please note that the number of tests and trips described in the Scope
of Services does not constitute a minimum or maximum number of tests or trips
that may be required for this project.
Scheduling Retests:
It is the responsibility of your representative to schedule retests in a like manner to
scheduling our original services. Terracon shall not be held responsible for retests
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not performed as a result of a failure to schedule our services or any subsequent
damage caused as a result of a lack of retesting.
Additional Observation and Testing Services:
If you would like us to perform additional observation and testing services, please contact us
and we will issue a short Supplement to Agreement form, or Supplemental Proposal, that
outlines the additional work to be performed and associated fees. To authorize us to begin
additional Observation and testing services, you simply return a signed copy of the
Supplemental agreement.
F) COMPENSATION
Based on the project information available for our review, we propose a budget estimate of
$68,492.00. Services provided will be based on the unit rates included in the attached Fee
Estimate. Please note that this is only a budget estimate and not a not-to-exceed price. Many
factors beyond our control, such as weather and the contractor's schedule, will dictate the
final fee for our services.
For services provided on an "as requested" basis, overtime is defined as all hours in excess
of eight hours per day or outside of the normal hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and all hours worked on weekends and holidays. Overtime rates will be 1.5
times the hourly rate quoted.
A four-hour minimum charge is applicable to all trips made portal to portal (our
laboratory) to provide our testing, observation and consulting services. A minimum
charge is not applicable for trips to the project site for sample pickup only. All labor,
equipment and transportation charges are billed on a portal-to-portal basis from
our office.
You will be invoiced on a monthly basis for services actually performed and/or as authorized
or requested by you or your designated representative. Terracon’s total invoice fee is due
within thirty days following final receipt of invoice. Quantities and costs associated with re-
tests, cancellations and stand-by time are not included in our estimated fee.
G) SITE ACCESS AND SAFETY
Client shall secure all necessary site related approvals, permits, licenses, and consents
necessary to commence and complete the services and will execute any necessary site access
agreement. Terracon will be responsible for supervision and site safety measures for its own
employees but shall not be responsible for the supervision or health and safety precautions
for any third parties, including Client’s contractors, subcontractors, or other parties present
at the site.
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H) TESTING AND OBSERVATION
Client understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that
such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures
were performed. Terracon will provide test results and opinions based on tests and field
observations only for the work tested. Client understands that testing and observation are
not continuous or exhaustive and are conducted to reduce – not eliminate - project risk. Client
agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. Client is
responsible (even if delegated to contractor) for notifying and scheduling Terracon so
Terracon can perform these services. Terracon shall not be responsible for the quality and
completeness of Client’s contractor’s work or their adherence to the project documents, and
Terracon’s performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve contractor in any
way from its responsibility for defects discovered in its work or create a warranty or
guarantee. Terracon will not supervise or direct the work performed by contractor or its
subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.
I) AUTHORIZATION
This proposal may be accepted by issuing a Professional Service Agreement and returning an
executed copy along with this proposal to Terracon. This proposal for services and
accompanying limitations shall constitute the exclusive terms, conditions and services to be
performed for this project. This proposal is valid only if authorized within sixty days from the
listed proposal date.
We appreciate this opportunity of working with you and we look forward to working with you
in the future.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
(Texas Registration No. F-3272)
Attachments:
(1) Fee Estimate
Drew Baze
Department Manager, Materials
Daniel Garza, EIT
Staff Engineer
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DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY
PER TRIP UNITS ESTIMATED
TRIPS TOTAL QUANTITY ESTIMATED
TOTAL
Earthwork Observations and Testing
Part Time
Soils Technician 68.00$ 4 hours 10 40 2,720.00$
Nuclear Gauge 63.00$ 1 days 10 10 630.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 10 10 700.00$
Sub Total 4,050.00$
Sample Pick-Up
Soils Technician 68.00$ 3 hours 3 9 612.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 3 3 210.00$
Sub Total 822.00$
Laboratory Testing
Standard Proctor 185.00$ tests 5 925.00$
Atterberg Limits Determination (3 pt.)78.00$ tests 5 390.00$
Sieve Analysis 80.00$ tests 2 160.00$
Lime Series (PI or pH)315.00$ tests 1 315.00$
Wash 200 48.00$ tests 5 240.00$
Sub Total 2,030.00$
Sub Total 6,902.00$
Foundation Observations and Testing
Full-Time
Foundation Technician 70.00$ 8 hours 25 200 14,000.00$
Foundation Technician, Overtime 105.00$ 4 hours 25 100 10,500.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 5 tests 25 125 3,375.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 25 25 1,750.00$
Sub Total 29,625.00$
Sample Pick-Ups
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 5 10 650.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 5 5 350.00$
Sub Total 1,000.00$
Sub Total 30,625.00$
Concrete & Reinforcing Steel Observations and Testing
Day Time Large Placements
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 6 hours 3 18 1,170.00$
Concrete Technician, Overtime 97.50$ 4 hours 3 12 1,170.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 15 tests 3 45 1,215.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 3 3 210.00$
Sub Total 3,765.00$
Fee Estimate
Materials Services
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DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY
PER TRIP UNITS ESTIMATED
TRIPS TOTAL QUANTITY ESTIMATED
TOTAL
Miscellaneous Placements (Under 100 Yards)
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 4 hours 13 52 3,380.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 5 tests 13 65 1,755.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 13 13 910.00$
Sub Total 6,045.00$
Sample Pick-Ups
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 16 32 2,080.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 16 16 1,120.00$
Sub Total 3,200.00$
Reinforcing Steel Observation Only
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 4 hours 6 24 1,560.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 6 6 420.00$
Sub Total 1,980.00$
Sub Total 14,990.00$
Structural Steel Observations
Structural Steel Inspector 125.00$ 4 hours 7 28 3,500.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 7 7 490.00$
Sub Total 3,990.00$
Administration
Project Manager 168.00$ hours 50 8,400.00$
Authorized Project Reviewer 237.00$ hours 5 1,185.00$
Project Assistant 74.00$ hours 25 1,850.00$
Final Letter 300.00$ each 1 300.00$
Project Setup 250.00$ each 1 250.00$
Sub Total 11,985.00$
ESTIMATED TOTAL 68,492.00$
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Dallas Fort Worth Frisco
8901 John W. Carpenter Freeway #100 1801 Handley Ederville Road 5908 Stone Creek Drive #120
Dallas, TX 75247 Fort Worth, TX 76118 Lewisville, TX 75056
(214) 630-1010 (817) 268-8600 (469) 347-6000
October 7, 2024
City of Denton TX
Giovanni Pineiro-Villa
401 N Elm Street
Denton, Texas 76201
Email: Giovanni.Pineiro-Villa@cityofdenton.com
Re: Construction Materials Observation, Engineering, and Testing Services
Denton Fire Station #6
3232 Teasley Lane, Denton, Texas
Terracon Consultants Inc. Proposal No. P94241686
Dear Mr. Pineiro-Villa,
Thank you for selecting Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) to provide construction
materials testing, observation services, or special inspection services for the above referenced
publicly funded project. We were selected to perform these engineering services based upon
the criteria outlined in the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors Professional
Services Procurement Act. We are presenting this budget estimate to confirm our
understanding of the services to be performed for this project, to obtain written authorization
to provide these services, and to present the estimated fee to provide these services. The
following sections outline our understanding of the project and provide a description of the
tasks to be performed.
A) PROJECT INFORMATION
Topic Overview Statement
Proposed Structures New 13,554 SF steel-framed building with structural masonry
walls, a storm shelter, and dumpster enclosure
Building Pad
Earthwork
Preparation
Moisture conditioning existing soil to a depth of 8 feet below final
grade with a 1-foot cap of non-expansive select fill material
Foundation Types Drilled-straight shaft piers bearing into cemented sand or shale in
conjunction with grade beams and a slab-on-grade system
Sitework
Approximately 36,000 SF of paving, parking, approaches, and
sidewalks with typical site utilities and structures such a storm,
water, and sanitary sewer
Assumptions Casing will be used for straight shaft piers
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Terracon was provided with the following construction documents for preparation of this
proposal:
• Preliminary Civil Drawings by Kimley-Horn dated 08/20/2024
• Preliminary Structural Drawings by IMEG dated 08/20/2024
• Geotechnical Report by UES dated 08/28/2024
• Construction Schedule was not provided at the time of this proposal
B) WHY TERRACON?
Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection Services
Our team of inspectors, technicians, and engineers is experienced with providing materials
testing, special inspections, and/or observations of concrete, soils, aggregate, masonry,
structural steel, foundations, fireproofing, and asphalt pavement in the local area and are
familiar with the recognized building jurisdiction requirements.
Compass is Terracon’s latest client interfacing tool and
elevates the way we do business. Within Terracon
Compass, you can access your projects and their
associated data, including environmental and
geotechnical projects. When you open a materials project within Compass, you will see your
materials tests and observations placed on a map. This geographic reference allows you to
find your information by the “where”, rather than the “when.” Other features of Compass
include:
• Filters for Date Performed, Service Type and Test Result Status
• Deviation for Non-Conformance Summary: Image overlays to reference multiple plan
pages to your test results
• Map layer options: Test results are inserted into Compass as soon as the report has
been reviewed and distributed. It becomes easier than ever to view and close
deviations with an option to display within a map while also showing them in a table
format.
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Laboratory Capabilities
Our DFW Metro laboratories are accredited by AASHTO which is
recognized by ASTM E329 Standard Specification for Agencies
Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special
Inspection. The scope of accreditation includes the field of Soils,
Aggregates, and Portland Cement Concrete. As a requirement
of accreditation, we regularly participate in the Proficiency
Sample Programs of both AASHTO and the Cement and
Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). Our office includes a
fully equipped laboratory and employs engineering technicians
and special inspectors certified by many agencies including the
American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Welding Society
(AWS), and the International Code Council (ICC). We provide a rigorous internal training
program where our staff are evaluated in specific field and laboratory test procedures by
internal Terracon auditors and external agencies.
C) SCOPE OF SERVICES
Based on our review and understanding of the documents listed above, Terracon proposes
the following scope of services:
▪ Accredited by AASHTO
Materials Reference
Laboratory (AMRL)
▪ Inspected by Concrete
and Cement Reference
Laboratory (CCRL)
▪ Validated by United
States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE)
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Earthwork Observations and Testing:
▪ Sample materials to be used as building fills, utility trench backfill, general fill,
and pavement subgrades. Prepare and test the samples for Atterberg Limits
(ASTM D4318), Minus #200 Sieve (ASTM D1140), and moisture-density
relationship (ASTM D698).
▪ Observe proofrolling operations of the building pad and paving subgrades.
▪ Perform in-place moisture and density tests of the building fills, utility trench
backfills, general fill, and pavement subgrades using the nuclear method (ASTM
D6938) to determine the moisture content and percent compaction of the soil
materials.
▪ Perform field gradations on the pulverized lime soil mixture to document the
percent of soil passing through the required sieve sizes at a rate of one test per
10,000 square feet after the final pulverization process has been completed.
▪ Perform lime depth checks to verify the actual in-place depth of the lime
treatment at a rate of one test per 10,000 square feet, once the pavement has
been trimmed to the final grade.
▪ Perform a laboratory lime series from on-site soils using the PI and/or pH
method.
▪ Perform One Point Free Swell Tests on remolded specimens from the
material(s) proposed for use as moisture conditioned fill to determine the
minimum moisture content(s) determined to reduce the swell potential to the
levels recommended in the geotechnical report.
▪ Periodically collect swell test samples in the field during the moisture
conditioning operation using pushed tubes. Transport samples back to the
laboratory for swell testing to verify that the in-place moisture conditioned soils’
swell potential meets the criteria set in the geotechnical report. Assistance
from the earthwork contractor will be necessary to collect samples.
Drilled Straight Shaft Pier Observation and Testing:
▪ Monitor the installation of the drilled pier foundation system including
verification of the depth to bearing strata, required and actual depth of
penetration into the bearing strata for each pier, total depth of piers, pertinent
elevations (if provided by the field engineer), plumbness of the drilled pier hole
excavation, cleanliness of bearing surface at completion of drilling, etc.
▪ Record dimensions and the number, size and length of reinforcing bars used.
▪ Sample the fresh concrete and perform required tests, including slump, air
content, unit weight, ambient and concrete temperature, and cast test
specimens (5 cylinders per 100 cy or fraction thereof per mix per day) during
placements (ASTM C172, C31, C143, C231, and C1064).
▪ Perform compressive tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field (ASTM
C617, C39).
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Cast-in-Place Concrete Observations and Testing:
▪ Sample and test the fresh concrete for each mix. Perform tests for slump, air
content, ambient and concrete temperatures, and unit weight; and cast test
specimens (ASTM C172, C31, C143, C231, C1064, C138). Terracon
understands that the contractor will be responsible for providing a secure
location and sources of water and electrical power for initial curing of concrete
strength test specimens as required by ASTM C31.
▪ We have assumed the concrete will be sampled at a frequency of one set of
five test cylinders every 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof per mix per day for
all structural concrete. Terracon requests that a copy of the approved mix
design(s) be provided to us prior to placement of the concrete.
▪ Perform compressive strength tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field
(ASTM C31, C39). Five 4” x 8” concrete cylinders will be prepared for structural
concrete having nominal maximum size aggregate of 1 inch or less. One
cylinder will be tested at 7 days, three cylinders will be tested at 28 days, and
one cylinder will be held for 56 days (or tested at an age requested by others).
Reinforcing Steel Observations:
▪ Verify the size, number and placement of reinforcing steel and check general
form dimensions prior to placement of concrete, per construction drawings.
▪ Terracon recommends scheduling a minimum of 24 hours prior to concrete
placement.
Anchor Bolt Observations:
▪ Verify the bolt diameter, length, shape, and embedment in concrete. The
contractor has the responsibility to schedule this observation prior to placement
of concrete. In those cases where anchor bolts are drilled and epoxied into
existing concrete foundations, Terracon should be contacted to be present
during installation of the bolts in order to verify the bolt hole size, depth, and
cleanliness as well as the application of epoxy and installation of bolts.
Masonry Observations and Testing:
▪ Provide a qualified technician for periodic field observation during load-bearing
CMU wall construction.
▪ Sample mortar for compressive strength testing. (6 mortar cubes 2”x2”x2” per
5,000 SF wall area)
▪ Sample grout for compressive strength testing. (6 grout prisms 3”x3”x6” per
5,000 SF wall area)
Structural Steel Observations and Testing:
▪ Terracon recommends that the general contractor schedule a pre-erection
meeting to discuss the erection sequence, review welding and bolting
requirements and to review welder certification records.
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▪ Provide a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in the field to visually observe
accessible field bolted/welded connections in accordance with applicable AISC
and AWS standards.
▪ Perform visual inspections of elevated metal decking for placement including
overlap, fastener spacing, supports at openings and penetrations, and puddle
welds pattern, size and quality.
▪ Terracon will observe any shear studs in association with composite concrete
decks for number, pattern, and bond.
▪ Utilize an Ultrasonic Flaw detector to determine the quality of complete joint
penetration welds such as moment connections or splice connections. If the
base material has a thickness of 5/16” or greater, Terracon recommends that
those welds be tested by the Ultrasonic Method in accordance with AWS D1.1.
▪ Perform visual inspections of completed accessible welds to verify that the
welds meet the visual acceptance criteria of AWS D1.1.
Project Management and Administration:
▪ A project manager will be assigned to the project to review the daily activity
and assist in scheduling the work. Field and laboratory tests will be reviewed
prior to submittal. The project manager will be responsible for monitoring the
project budget and will oversee the preparation of the final report.
Special Inspections Letter:
▪ Upon completion of our services, a special inspection letter will be prepared, if
requested. The letter will list services Terracon performed and if our results
and/ or observation were in compliance.
Exclusions:
▪ Please note that crane pad evaluation and engineering review of
shoring designs of earthen subgrade are not included in Terracon’s
Scope of Services or fees described herein. If requested, Terracon will
review available information and confer with you to establish an
appropriate scope of service and anticipated time frame. Please note
that supplemental geotechnical exploration, if required, can require
several weeks of coordination, and advance notice of these services is
appreciated to reduce the potential for construction delays.
D) REPORTING
Results of field tests will be submitted verbally to available personnel at the site. Written
reports of field tests and observations will be distributed within five business days. Test
reports will be distributed via electronic distribution unless otherwise requested. Please
provide Terracon with a report distribution list prior to the beginning of the project. The list
should include the company name, address, contact person name, phone number, and e-mail
address for each person.
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Our reported test locations will typically be estimated by pacing distances and approximating
angles and elevations from local control data (staking and layout lines) provided by others on
site. The accuracy of our locations will be dependent on the accuracy, availability and
frequency of the control points provided by the client and/ or contractor.
E) SCHEDULING
Field testing services will be provided on an “as requested” basis when scheduled by your
representative. A minimum of 24-hour notice is required to properly schedule our services.
To schedule our services please contact our dispatcher at (817) 591-4907. The dispatch office
hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Messages left after business hours will be checked
the following business day.
Terracon shall not be held responsible for tests not performed as a result of a failure
to schedule our services or any subsequent damage caused as a result of a lack of
testing. Terracon recommends that a copy of this proposal be provided to the
general contractor, so they understand our scope of services and schedule us
accordingly. Please note that the number of tests and trips described in the Scope
of Services does not constitute a minimum or maximum number of tests or trips
that may be required for this project.
Scheduling Retests:
It is the responsibility of your representative to schedule retests in a like manner to
scheduling our original services. Terracon shall not be held responsible for retests
not performed as a result of a failure to schedule our services or any subsequent
damage caused as a result of a lack of retesting.
Additional Observation and Testing Services:
If you would like us to perform additional observation and testing services, please contact us
and we will issue a short Supplement to Agreement form, or Supplemental Proposal, that
outlines the additional work to be performed and associated fees. To authorize us to begin
additional Observation and testing services, you simply return a signed copy of the
Supplemental agreement.
F) COMPENSATION
Based on the project information available for our review, we propose a budget estimate of
$72,308.00. Services provided will be based on the unit rates included in the attached Fee
Estimate. Please note that this is only a budget estimate and not a not-to-exceed price. Many
factors beyond our control, such as weather and the contractor's schedule, will dictate the
final fee for our services.
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For services provided on an "as requested" basis, overtime is defined as all hours in excess
of eight hours per day or outside of the normal hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and all hours worked on weekends and holidays. Overtime rates will be 1.5
times the hourly rate quoted.
A four-hour minimum charge is applicable to all trips made portal to portal (our
laboratory) to provide our testing, observation and consulting services. A minimum
charge is not applicable for trips to the project site for sample pickup only. All labor,
equipment and transportation charges are billed on a portal-to-portal basis from
our office.
You will be invoiced on a monthly basis for services actually performed and/or as authorized
or requested by you or your designated representative. Terracon’s total invoice fee is due
within thirty days following final receipt of invoice. Quantities and costs associated with re-
tests, cancellations and stand-by time are not included in our estimated fee.
G) SITE ACCESS AND SAFETY
Client shall secure all necessary site related approvals, permits, licenses, and consents
necessary to commence and complete the services and will execute any necessary site access
agreement. Terracon will be responsible for supervision and site safety measures for its own
employees but shall not be responsible for the supervision or health and safety precautions
for any third parties, including Client’s contractors, subcontractors, or other parties present
at the site.
H) TESTING AND OBSERVATION
Client understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that
such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures
were performed. Terracon will provide test results and opinions based on tests and field
observations only for the work tested. Client understands that testing and observation are
not continuous or exhaustive and are conducted to reduce – not eliminate - project risk. Client
agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. Client is
responsible (even if delegated to contractor) for notifying and scheduling Terracon so
Terracon can perform these services. Terracon shall not be responsible for the quality and
completeness of Client’s contractor’s work or their adherence to the project documents, and
Terracon’s performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve contractor in any
way from its responsibility for defects discovered in its work or create a warranty or
guarantee. Terracon will not supervise or direct the work performed by contractor or its
subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.
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I) AUTHORIZATION
This proposal may be accepted by issuing a Professional Service Agreement and returning an
executed copy along with this proposal to Terracon. This proposal for services and
accompanying limitations shall constitute the exclusive terms, conditions and services to be
performed for this project. This proposal is valid only if authorized within sixty days from the
listed proposal date.
We appreciate this opportunity of working with you and we look forward to working with you
in the future.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
(Texas Registration No. F-3272)
Attachments:
(1) Fee Estimate
Drew Baze
Senior Associate
Daniel Garza, EIT
Staff Engineer
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DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY
PER TRIP UNITS ESTIMATED
TRIPS TOTAL QUANTITY ESTIMATED
TOTAL
Earthwork Observations and Testing
Full-Time
Soils Technician 68.00$ 8 hours 8 64 4,352.00$
Soils Technician, Overtime 102.00$ 4 hours 8 32 3,264.00$
Nuclear Gauge 63.00$ 1 days 8 8 504.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 8 8 560.00$
Sub Total 8,680.00$
Part Time
Soils Technician 68.00$ 4 hours 14 56 3,808.00$
Nuclear Gauge 63.00$ 1 days 14 14 882.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 14 14 980.00$
Sub Total 5,670.00$
Sample Pick-Up
Soils Technician 68.00$ 3 hours 3 9 612.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 3 3 210.00$
Sub Total 822.00$
Laboratory Testing
Standard Proctor 185.00$ tests 5 925.00$
Atterberg Limits Determination (3 pt.)78.00$ tests 5 390.00$
Sieve Analysis 80.00$ tests 2 160.00$
Lime Series (PI or pH)315.00$ tests 1 315.00$
Swell Test (PVR)225.00$ tests 6 1,350.00$
Wash 200 48.00$ tests 5 240.00$
Oversized Particle Correction 30.00$ tests 2 60.00$
Sub Total 3,440.00$
Sub Total 18,612.00$
Foundation Observations and Testing
Full-Time
Foundation Technician 70.00$ 8 hours 15 120 8,400.00$
Foundation Technician, Overtime 105.00$ 4 hours 15 60 6,300.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 5 tests 15 75 2,025.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 15 15 1,050.00$
Sub Total 17,775.00$
Sample Pick-Ups
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 5 10 650.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 5 5 350.00$
Sub Total 1,000.00$
Sub Total 18,775.00$
Fee Estimate
Materials Services
Denton Fire Station #6
Terracon Proposal No. P94241686
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DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY
PER TRIP UNITS ESTIMATED
TRIPS TOTAL QUANTITY ESTIMATED
TOTAL
Concrete & Reinforcing Steel Observations and Testing
Day Time Large Placements
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 6 hours 3 18 1,170.00$
Concrete Technician, Overtime 97.50$ 4 hours 3 12 1,170.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 15 tests 3 45 1,215.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 3 3 210.00$
Sub Total 3,765.00$
Miscellaneous Placements (Under 100 Yards)
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 4 hours 12 48 3,120.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 5 tests 12 60 1,620.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 12 12 840.00$
Sub Total 5,580.00$
Sample Pick-Ups
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 15 30 1,950.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 15 15 1,050.00$
Sub Total 3,000.00$
Reinforcing Steel Observations Only
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 4 hours 4 16 1,040.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 4 4 280.00$
Sub Total 1,320.00$
Sub Total 13,665.00$
Masonry Observations
Part-Time
Masonry Technician 70.00$ 4 hours 4 16 1,120.00$
Compressive Strength of 3x6 inch Grout Prism 48.00$ 6 tests 4 24 1,152.00$
Compressive Strength of 2 inch Mortar Cube or 3 inch cylinder 27.00$ 6 tests 4 24 648.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 4 4 280.00$
Sub Total 3,200.00$
Sample Pick-Up
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 4 8 520.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 4 4 280.00$
Sub Total 800.00$
Sub Total 4,000.00$
Structural Steel Observations
Structural Steel Inspector 125.00$ 4 hours 8 32 4,000.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 8 8 560.00$
Sub Total 4,560.00$
Administration
Project Manager 168.00$ hours 50 8,400.00$
Authorized Project Reviewer 237.00$ hours 8 1,896.00$
Project Assistant 74.00$ hours 25 1,850.00$
Final Letter 300.00$ each 1 300.00$
Project Setup 250.00$ each 1 250.00$
Sub Total 12,696.00$
ESTIMATED TOTAL 72,308.00$
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Dallas Fort Worth Frisco
8901 John W. Carpenter Freeway #100 1801 Handley Ederville Road 5908 Stone Creek Drive #120
Dallas, TX 75247 Fort Worth, TX 76118 Lewisville, TX 75056
(214) 630-1010 (817) 268-8600 (469) 347-6000
October 7, 2024
City of Denton TX
Giovanni Pineiro-Villa
401 N Elm Street
Denton, Texas 76201
Email: Giovanni.Pineiro-Villa@cityofdenton.com
Re: Construction Materials Observation, Engineering, and Testing Services
Denton Fire Station #5
2230 W Windsor Drive, Denton, Texas
Terracon Consultants Inc. Proposal No. P94241685
Dear Mr. Pineiro-Villa,
Thank you for selecting Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) to provide construction
materials testing, observation services, or special inspection services for the above referenced
publicly funded project. We were selected to perform these engineering services based upon
the criteria outlined in the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors Professional
Services Procurement Act. We are presenting this budget estimate to confirm our
understanding of the services to be performed for this project, to obtain written authorization
to provide these services, and to present the estimated fee to provide these services. The
following sections outline our understanding of the project and provide a description of the
tasks to be performed.
A) PROJECT INFORMATION
Topic Overview Statement
Proposed Structures New 13,544 SF steel-framed building with storm shelter, dumpster
enclosure and generator pad
Foundation Types Drilled-straight shaft piers in conjunction with grade beams and a
structurally suspended slab-on-void
Sitework Approximately 30,800 SF of paving, parking, approaches and
sidewalks with typical site utilities and structure
Terracon was provided with the following construction documents for preparation of this
proposal:
• Preliminary Civil Drawings by Kimley-Horn dated 08/20/2024
• Preliminary Structural Drawings by IMEG dated 08/20/2024
• Geotechnical Report was not available at the time of this proposal
• Construction Schedule was not provided at the time of this proposal
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Proposal for Construction Materials Testing Services
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2230 W Windsor Drive, Denton, Texas
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B) WHY TERRACON?
Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection Services
Our team of inspectors, technicians, and engineers is experienced with providing materials
testing, special inspections, and/or observations of concrete, soils, aggregate, masonry,
structural steel, foundations, fireproofing, and asphalt pavement in the local area and are
familiar with the recognized building jurisdiction requirements.
Compass is Terracon’s latest client interfacing tool and
elevates the way we do business. Within Terracon
Compass, you can access your projects and their
associated data, including environmental and
geotechnical projects. When you open a materials project within Compass, you will see your
materials tests and observations placed on a map. This geographic reference allows you to
find your information by the “where”, rather than the “when.” Other features of Compass
include:
• Filters for Date Performed, Service Type and Test Result Status
• Deviation for Non-Conformance Summary: Image overlays to reference multiple plan
pages to your test results
• Map layer options: Test results are inserted into Compass as soon as the report has
been reviewed and distributed. It becomes easier than ever to view and close
deviations with an option to display within a map while also showing them in a table
format.
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Laboratory Capabilities
Our DFW Metro laboratories are accredited by AASHTO which is
recognized by ASTM E329 Standard Specification for Agencies
Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special
Inspection. The scope of accreditation includes the field of Soils,
Aggregates, and Portland Cement Concrete. As a requirement
of accreditation, we regularly participate in the Proficiency
Sample Programs of both AASHTO and the Cement and
Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). Our office includes a
fully equipped laboratory and employs engineering technicians
and special inspectors certified by many agencies including the
American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Welding Society
(AWS), and the International Code Council (ICC). We provide a rigorous internal training
program where our staff are evaluated in specific field and laboratory test procedures by
internal Terracon auditors and external agencies.
C) SCOPE OF SERVICES
Based on our review and understanding of the documents listed above, Terracon proposes
the following scope of services:
Earthwork Observations and Testing:
▪ Sample materials to be used as building fills, utility trench backfill, general fill,
and pavement subgrades. Prepare and test the samples for Atterberg Limits
(ASTM D4318), Minus #200 Sieve (ASTM D1140), and moisture-density
relationship (ASTM D698).
▪ Observe proofrolling operations of the building pad and paving subgrades.
▪ Perform in-place moisture and density tests of the building fills, utility trench
backfills, general fill, and pavement subgrades using the nuclear method (ASTM
D6938) to determine the moisture content and percent compaction of the soil
materials.
Drilled Straight Shaft Pier Observation and Testing:
▪ Monitor the installation of the drilled pier foundation system including
verification of the depth to bearing strata, required and actual depth of
penetration into the bearing strata for each pier, total depth of piers, pertinent
elevations (if provided by the field engineer), plumbness of the drilled pier hole
excavation, cleanliness of bearing surface at completion of drilling, etc.
▪ Record dimensions and the number, size and length of reinforcing bars used.
▪ Sample the fresh concrete and perform required tests, including slump, air
content, unit weight, ambient and concrete temperature, and cast test
specimens (5 cylinders per 100 cy or fraction thereof per mix per day) during
placements (ASTM C172, C31, C143, C231, and C1064).
▪ Accredited by AASHTO
Materials Reference
Laboratory (AMRL)
▪ Inspected by Concrete
and Cement Reference
Laboratory (CCRL)
▪ Validated by United
States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE)
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▪ Perform compressive tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field (ASTM
C617, C39).
Cast-in-Place Concrete Observations and Testing:
▪ Sample and test the fresh concrete for each mix. Perform tests for slump, air
content, ambient and concrete temperatures, and unit weight; and cast test
specimens (ASTM C172, C31, C143, C231, C1064, C138). Terracon
understands that the contractor will be responsible for providing a secure
location and sources of water and electrical power for initial curing of concrete
strength test specimens as required by ASTM C31.
▪ We have assumed the concrete will be sampled at a frequency of one set of
five test cylinders every 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof per mix per day for
all structural concrete. Terracon requests that a copy of the approved mix
design(s) be provided to us prior to placement of the concrete.
▪ Perform compressive strength tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field
(ASTM C31, C39). Five 4” x 8” concrete cylinders will be prepared for structural
concrete having nominal maximum size aggregate of 1 inch or less. One
cylinder will be tested at 7 days, three cylinders will be tested at 28 days, and
one cylinder will be held for 56 days (or tested at an age requested by others).
Reinforcing Steel Observations:
▪ Verify the size, number and placement of reinforcing steel and check general
form dimensions prior to placement of concrete, per construction drawings.
▪ Terracon recommends scheduling a minimum of 24 hours prior to concrete
placement.
Anchor Bolt Observations:
▪ Verify the bolt diameter, length, shape, and embedment in concrete. The
contractor has the responsibility to schedule this observation prior to placement
of concrete. In those cases where anchor bolts are drilled and epoxied into
existing concrete foundations, Terracon should be contacted to be present
during installation of the bolts in order to verify the bolt hole size, depth, and
cleanliness as well as the application of epoxy and installation of bolts.
Masonry Observations and Testing:
▪ Provide a qualified technician for periodic field observation during load-bearing
CMU wall construction.
▪ Sample mortar for compressive strength testing. (6 mortar cubes 2”x2”x2” per
5,000 SF wall area)
▪ Sample grout for compressive strength testing. (6 grout prisms 3”x3”x6” per
5,000 SF wall area)
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Structural Steel Observations and Testing:
▪ Terracon recommends that the general contractor schedule a pre-erection
meeting to discuss the erection sequence, review welding and bolting
requirements and to review welder certification records.
▪ Provide a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in the field to visually observe
accessible field bolted/welded connections in accordance with applicable AISC
and AWS standards.
▪ Perform visual inspections of elevated metal decking for placement including
overlap, fastener spacing, supports at openings and penetrations, and puddle
welds pattern, size and quality.
▪ Terracon will observe any shear studs in association with composite concrete
decks for number, pattern, and bond.
▪ Utilize an Ultrasonic Flaw detector to determine the quality of complete joint
penetration welds such as moment connections or splice connections. If the
base material has a thickness of 5/16” or greater, Terracon recommends that
those welds be tested by the Ultrasonic Method in accordance with AWS D1.1.
▪ Perform visual inspections of completed accessible welds to verify that the
welds meet the visual acceptance criteria of AWS D1.1.
Project Management and Administration:
▪ A project manager will be assigned to the project to review the daily activity
and assist in scheduling the work. Field and laboratory tests will be reviewed
prior to submittal. The project manager will be responsible for monitoring the
project budget and will oversee the preparation of the final report.
Special Inspections Letter:
▪ Upon completion of our services, a special inspection letter will be prepared, if
requested. The letter will list services Terracon performed and if our results
and/ or observation were in compliance.
Exclusions:
▪ Please note that crane pad evaluation and engineering review of
shoring designs of earthen subgrade are not included in Terracon’s
Scope of Services or fees described herein. If requested, Terracon will
review available information and confer with you to establish an
appropriate scope of service and anticipated time frame. Please note
that supplemental geotechnical exploration, if required, can require
several weeks of coordination, and advance notice of these services is
appreciated to reduce the potential for construction delays.
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D) REPORTING
Results of field tests will be submitted verbally to available personnel at the site. Written
reports of field tests and observations will be distributed within five business days. Test
reports will be distributed via electronic distribution unless otherwise requested. Please
provide Terracon with a report distribution list prior to the beginning of the project. The list
should include the company name, address, contact person name, phone number, and e-mail
address for each person.
Our reported test locations will typically be estimated by pacing distances and approximating
angles and elevations from local control data (staking and layout lines) provided by others on
site. The accuracy of our locations will be dependent on the accuracy, availability and
frequency of the control points provided by the client and/ or contractor.
E) SCHEDULING
Field testing services will be provided on an “as requested” basis when scheduled by your
representative. A minimum of 24-hour notice is required to properly schedule our services.
To schedule our services please contact our dispatcher at (817) 591-4907. The dispatch office
hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Messages left after business hours will be checked
the following business day.
Terracon shall not be held responsible for tests not performed as a result of a failure
to schedule our services or any subsequent damage caused as a result of a lack of
testing. Terracon recommends that a copy of this proposal be provided to the
general contractor, so they understand our scope of services and schedule us
accordingly. Please note that the number of tests and trips described in the Scope
of Services does not constitute a minimum or maximum number of tests or trips
that may be required for this project.
Scheduling Retests:
It is the responsibility of your representative to schedule retests in a like manner to
scheduling our original services. Terracon shall not be held responsible for retests
not performed as a result of a failure to schedule our services or any subsequent
damage caused as a result of a lack of retesting.
Additional Observation and Testing Services:
If you would like us to perform additional observation and testing services, please contact us
and we will issue a short Supplement to Agreement form, or Supplemental Proposal, that
outlines the additional work to be performed and associated fees. To authorize us to begin
additional Observation and testing services, you simply return a signed copy of the
Supplemental agreement.
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F) COMPENSATION
Based on the project information available for our review, we propose a budget estimate of
$58,038.00. Services provided will be based on the unit rates included in the attached Fee
Estimate. Please note that this is only a budget estimate and not a not-to-exceed price. Many
factors beyond our control, such as weather and the contractor's schedule, will dictate the
final fee for our services.
For services provided on an "as requested" basis, overtime is defined as all hours in excess
of eight hours per day or outside of the normal hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and all hours worked on weekends and holidays. Overtime rates will be 1.5
times the hourly rate quoted.
A four-hour minimum charge is applicable to all trips made portal to portal (our
laboratory) to provide our testing, observation and consulting services. A minimum
charge is not applicable for trips to the project site for sample pickup only. All labor,
equipment and transportation charges are billed on a portal-to-portal basis from
our office.
You will be invoiced on a monthly basis for services actually performed and/or as authorized
or requested by you or your designated representative. Terracon’s total invoice fee is due
within thirty days following final receipt of invoice. Quantities and costs associated with re-
tests, cancellations and stand-by time are not included in our estimated fee.
G) SITE ACCESS AND SAFETY
Client shall secure all necessary site related approvals, permits, licenses, and consents
necessary to commence and complete the services and will execute any necessary site access
agreement. Terracon will be responsible for supervision and site safety measures for its own
employees but shall not be responsible for the supervision or health and safety precautions
for any third parties, including Client’s contractors, subcontractors, or other parties present
at the site.
H) TESTING AND OBSERVATION
Client understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that
such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures
were performed. Terracon will provide test results and opinions based on tests and field
observations only for the work tested. Client understands that testing and observation are
not continuous or exhaustive and are conducted to reduce – not eliminate - project risk. Client
agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. Client is
responsible (even if delegated to contractor) for notifying and scheduling Terracon so
Terracon can perform these services. Terracon shall not be responsible for the quality and
completeness of Client’s contractor’s work or their adherence to the project documents, and
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Terracon’s performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve contractor in any
way from its responsibility for defects discovered in its work or create a warranty or
guarantee. Terracon will not supervise or direct the work performed by contractor or its
subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.
I) AUTHORIZATION
This proposal may be accepted by issuing a Professional Service Agreement and returning an
executed copy along with this proposal to Terracon. This proposal for services and
accompanying limitations shall constitute the exclusive terms, conditions and services to be
performed for this project. This proposal is valid only if authorized within sixty days from the
listed proposal date.
We appreciate this opportunity of working with you and we look forward to working with you
in the future.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
(Texas Registration No. F-3272)
Attachments:
(1) Fee Estimate
Drew Baze
Senior Associate
Daniel Garza, EIT
Staff Engineer
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DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY
PER TRIP UNITS ESTIMATED
TRIPS TOTAL QUANTITY ESTIMATED
TOTAL
Earthwork Observations and Testing
Part Time
Soils Technician 68.00$ 4 hours 12 48 3,264.00$
Nuclear Gauge 63.00$ 1 days 12 12 756.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 12 12 840.00$
Sub Total 4,860.00$
Sample Pick-Up
Soils Technician 68.00$ 3 hours 2 6 408.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 2 2 140.00$
Sub Total 548.00$
Laboratory Testing
Standard Proctor 185.00$ tests 5 925.00$
Atterberg Limits Determination (3 pt.)78.00$ tests 5 390.00$
Sieve Analysis 80.00$ tests 1 80.00$
Wash 200 48.00$ tests 5 240.00$
Oversized Particle Correction 30.00$ tests 2 60.00$
Sub Total 1,695.00$
Sub Total 7,103.00$
Foundation Observations and Testing
Full-Time
Foundation Technician 70.00$ 8 hours 10 80 5,600.00$
Foundation Technician, Overtime 105.00$ 4 hours 10 40 4,200.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 5 tests 10 50 1,350.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 10 10 700.00$
Sub Total 11,850.00$
Sample Pick-Ups
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 5 10 650.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 5 5 350.00$
Sub Total 1,000.00$
Sub Total 12,850.00$
Concrete & Reinforcing Steel Observations and Testing
Day Time Large Placements
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 6 hours 5 30 1,950.00$
Concrete Technician, Overtime 97.50$ 2 hours 5 10 975.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 15 tests 5 75 2,025.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 5 5 350.00$
Sub Total 5,300.00$
Miscellaneous Placements (Under 100 Yards)
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 4 hours 16 64 4,160.00$
Compressive Strength of 4” x 8” Cylinder 27.00$ 5 tests 16 80 2,160.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 16 16 1,120.00$
Sub Total 7,440.00$
Fee Estimate
Materials Services
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DESCRIPTION RATE QUANTITY
PER TRIP UNITS ESTIMATED
TRIPS TOTAL QUANTITY ESTIMATED
TOTAL
Sample Pick-Ups
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 21 42 2,730.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 21 21 1,470.00$
Sub Total 4,200.00$
Reinforcing Steel Observations
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 4 hours 5 20 1,300.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 5 5 350.00$
Sub Total 1,650.00$
Sub Total 18,590.00$
Masonry Observations
Part-Time
Masonry Technician 70.00$ 4 hours 5 20 1,400.00$
Compressive Strength of 3x6 inch Grout Prism 48.00$ 6 tests 5 30 1,440.00$
Compressive Strength of 2 inch Mortar Cube or 3 inch cylinder 27.00$ 6 tests 5 30 810.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 5 5 350.00$
Sub Total 4,000.00$
Sample Pick-Up
Concrete Technician 65.00$ 2 hours 5 10 650.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 5 5 350.00$
Sub Total 1,000.00$
Sub Total 5,000.00$
Structural Steel Observations
Structural Steel Inspector 125.00$ 4 hours 8 32 4,000.00$
Vehicle Charge 70.00$ 1 trips 8 8 560.00$
Sub Total 4,560.00$
Administration
Project Manager 168.00$ hours 40 6,720.00$
Authorized Project Reviewer 237.00$ hours 5 1,185.00$
Project Assistant 74.00$ hours 20 1,480.00$
Final Letter 300.00$ each 1 300.00$
Project Setup 250.00$ each 1 250.00$
Sub Total 9,935.00$
ESTIMATED TOTAL 58,038.00$
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE - FORM CIQ
For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who has a business relationship as defined
by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a) and by City of Denton
Ethics Code, Ordinance 18-757.
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government entity not later than the 7th business day after the
date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a
misdemeanor.
1 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
2
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day
after the date on which you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information in this section is being disclosed.
Name of Officer
Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the officer, as described by Section
176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relations hip with the local government officer. This section, (item 3 including subparts A, B, C & D), must be
completed for each officer with whom the vendor has an employment or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.00 1(1-a), Local Government Code.
Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction of the local government officer named in
this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local governmental entity?
Yes No
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer
or director, or holds an ownership of one percent or more?
Yes No
D. Describe each employment or business and family relationship with the local government officer named in this section.
4
I have no Conflict of Interest to disclose.
5
Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date
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X
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
A complete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm. For easy
reference, below are some of the sections cited on this form.
Local Government Code § 176.001(1-a): "Business relationship" means a connection between two or more parties based on commercial activity of one of the
parties. The term does not include a connection based on:
(A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state, or local governmental entity or an agency of a federal, state, or local
governmental entity;
(B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or
(C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regular examination by,
and reporting to, that agency.
Local Government Code § 176.003(a)(2)(A) and (B):
(A) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:
(2) the vendor:
(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer that
results in the officer or family member receiving taxable income, other than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during
the 12-month period preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor;
(B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts that have an aggregate value of more
than $100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the officer becomes aware that:
(i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or
(ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.
Local Government Code § 176.006(a) and (a-1)
(a) A vendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship with a local governmental entity and:
(1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member
of the officer, described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A);
(2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member of the officer, one or more gifts with the
aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding any gift described by Section 176.003(a-1); or
(3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity.
(a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator not later than the seventh business day
after the later of:
(1) the date that the vendor:
(A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental entity; or
(B) submits to the local governmental entity an application, response to a request for proposals or bids, correspondence, or another
writing related to a potential contract with the local governmental entity; or
(2) the date the vendor becomes aware:
(A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer, or a family member of the officer,
described by Subsection (a);
(B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection (a); or
(C) of a family relationship with a local government officer.
City of Denton Ethics Code Ordinance Number 18-757
Definitions:
Relative: a family member related to a City Official within the third 3rd degree of affinity (marriage) or consanguinity (blood or adoption)
City Official: for purpose of this article, the term consists of the Council Members, Department Heads, or member of the Board of Ethics, Planning
and zoning Commission Members, Board of Adjustment, Historic Landmark Commission, or Public Utilities Board
Vendor: a person who provides or seeks to provide goods, services, and/or real property to the City in exchange for compensation. This definition
does not include those property owners from whom the City acquires public right-of-way or other real property interests for public use.
Per the City of Denton Ethics Code, Section 2-273. – Prohibitions
(3) It shall be a violation of this Article for a Vendor to offer or give a Gift to City Official exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) per gift, or multiple gifts
cumulatively valued at more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) per a single fiscal year.
Per the City of Denton Ethics Code, Section 2-282. – Disposition (b), (5) Ineligibility
If the Board of Ethics finds that a Vendor has violated this Article, the Board may recommend to the City Manager that the Vendor be deemed
ineligible to enter into a City contract or other arrangement for goods, services, or real property, for a period of one (1) year.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
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Senior Buyer
City of Denton
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City of Denton
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City of Denton
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Department Manager
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Trevor Crain
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Director of Capital Projects
City of Denton
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Procurement Administration Supervisor
City of Denton
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Sara Hensley
sara.hensley@cityofdenton.com
City Manager
City of Denton
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(None)
Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style
Using IP Address: 107.77.197.70
Signed using mobile
Sent: 2/19/2025 8:38:22 AM
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Signed: 2/19/2025 10:05:00 AM
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Lauren Thoden
lauren.thoden@cityofdenton.com
City Secretary
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Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10
Sent: 2/19/2025 10:05:04 AM
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Cheyenne Defee
cheyenne.defee@cityofdenton.com
Procurement Administration Supervisor
City of Denton
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication
(None)
Sent: 1/28/2025 9:09:38 AM
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Daniel Garza
Daniel.Garza@terracon.com
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication
(None)
Sent: 1/30/2025 12:50:08 PM
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Gretna Jones
gretna.jones@cityofdenton.com
Legal Secretary
City of Denton
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication
(None)
Sent: 1/31/2025 2:01:46 PM
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City Secretary Office
citysecretary@cityofdenton.com
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication
(None)
Sent: 2/19/2025 11:17:55 AM
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Gio Pineiro-Villalba
giovanni.pineiro-villalba@cityofdenton.com
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication
(None)
Sent: 2/19/2025 11:17:56 AM
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Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure
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Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure created on: 7/21/2017 3:59:03 PM
Parties agreed to: Drew Baze, Trevor Crain, Daniel Garza, Gio Pineiro-Villalba
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