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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE
DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING 5000 FEET RUNWAY, TAXIWAY
AND PARKING APRON AT THE DENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc for engineering services
related to the design of improvements to the existing 5000 feet
runway, taxiway and parking apron at the Denton Municipal Airport,
a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein
SECTION II That the City Council hereby authorizes the
expenditure of funds in the manner and amount as specified in the
agreement
SECTION IV. That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 1992
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPRO D AS TO LEGAL FORM
DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY
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AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into this `'`vday of � 1992,
by City of Denton, hereinafter called "OWNER" and Free a and Nichols,
Inc , hereinafter called "ENGINEER"
In consideration of the agreements herein, the parties agree as
follows
SECTION I
EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEER
In accordance with the terms of this Agreement OWNER agrees to employ
ENGINEER, engineer agrees to perform professional engineering services
in connection with the Project, OWNER agrees to pay to ENGINEER
compensation The OWNER'S approval, acceptance, use of or payment for
all or any part of the ENGINEER'S services hereunder or of the Project
itself shall no way alter the ENGINEER'S obligations or the OWNER'S
rights hereunder Furthermore, it is expressly understood that the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the right to approve the terms
and conditions of this Agreement as well as the proposed scope and costs
of the technical and professional services to be conducted as a part of
the Project In addition, this Agreement is contingent upon receipt of
funds pursuant to an FAA Grant for the purpose of providing the Federal
share of the cost of the Project ENGINEER understands that it may
render services and the Federal Aviation Administration may not award a
grant funding this Project Both parties understand and agree that
OWNER will not pay for any services rendered by ENGINEER unless the
Federal Aviation Administration funds the Project
The Project is improvements to the existing 5000' x 150' runway, full
length taxiway, connecting taxiways and aircraft parking apron at the
Denton Municipal Airport Improvements will include repairs to the
ravelled areas and asphalt cracks in the runway A minimum of 1-1/2"
thick non-structural hot mix asphalt concrete overlay will be designed
for the runway to improve ridability and drainage The overlay will
transition into the existing connecting taxiways at approximately the
end of the radius returns The full length taxiway, connecting taxiways
and aircraft parking apron in the terminal area will receive an asphalt
seal coat New runway and taxiway markings will be provided
SECTION II
BASIC SERVICES
ENGINEER shall render the following professional services in connection
with the development of the Project
A PRELIMINARY PHASE
Study and Report Phase
Upon execution of this Agreement, ENGINEER shall
a Consult with OWNER (1) to review the scope of work, (2) to verify
OWNER's requirements for the Project, and (3) to review available
data
b Advise OWNER as to the necessity of OWNER's providing or obtaining
data or services from others, and assist OWNER in connection with any
such services
c Provide analyses of OWNER's requirements for the Project, as verified
in Section II, Paragraph A 1 a , including planning, surveys, site
evaluations and comparative studies of prospective sites and
solutions
d Prepare a Report containing schematic layouts, sketches and conceptual
design criteria with appropriate exhibits to indicate the
considerations involved and the alternative solutions available to
OWNER and setting forth ENGINEER's findings and recommendations with
opinions of probable construction costs for the Project, which
includes estimates of contingencies and allowances for charges of
professionals and consultants The alternate solutions shall be
limited to not more than three
e Furnish four (4) copies of the Report and present and review it in
person with OWNER
2 Preliminary Design Phase
After OWNER has accepted the report and has issued written authorization
to proceed with the Preliminary Design Phase, ENGINEER shall
a Prepare preliminary design documents consisting of design criteria,
preliminary drawings and outline specifications
b Based on the information contained in the preliminary design
documents, submit a revised opinion of probable Project Costs
c Furnish four (4) copies of the above preliminary design documents and
present and review them with OWNER
B DESIGN PHASE
After written authorization, ENGINEER shall provide professional services in
this phase as follows
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1 Prepare detailed plans, specifications, contract documents, designs, and
layouts of improvements to be constructed (surveys to be furnished as
Additional Services, pursuant to Section III)
2 Advise OWNER of need for and recommend scope of all subsurface
investigations, special analysis, hydraulic model studies, underwater
exploration and mapping, etc, and the retention of special consultants
The cost of such services shall be paid by OWNER and are not included in
the services performed by ENGINEER
3 Furnish OWNER, when requested, the engineering data necessary for
applications for routine permits required by local, state and federal
authorities
4 Submit plans, specifications, and contract documents to the applicable
federal and state agency(s) for approval, where required
5 Furnish such information necessary to utility companies whose facilities
may be affected or services may be required for the Project
6 Prepare revised opinion of probable construction cost, and bidder's
proposal forms (project quantities) of the improvements to be constructed
7 Furnish OWNER four (4) sets of copies of plans, specifications, and bid
proposals marked "Preliminary" for approval by OWNER Upon final approval
by OWNER, ENGINEER will provide OWNER forty (40) sets of copies of "Final"
plans As directed by OWNER, additional sets of plans, specifications and
bid documents as are necessary in the receipt of bids for construction and
as are required in the execution of the Project, shall be furnished by
ENGINEER and shall be paid for by OWNER at actual cost of reproduction
C CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Upon completion of the design services and approval of "Final" plans and
specifications by OWNER, ENGINEER will proceed with the performance of
services in this phase as follows
1 Assist OWNER in conducting one (1) pre -bid conference at the airport
2 Assist OWNER in securing bids, issuing notice to bidders and notifying
construction news publications The notice to bidders will be furnished
to OWNER for publication in the local news media The cost for
publications shall be paid by OWNER
3 Assist OWNER in the opening, tabulation, and analysis of the bids received
and furnish recommendations on the award of contracts or the appropriate
actions to be taken by OWNER
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4 Assist OWNER in the preparation of formal contract documents for
construction contracts
5 Assist OWNER in conducting one (1) pre -construction conference with the
Contractor(s), review construction schedules prepared by the Contractor(s)
pursuant to the requirements of the construction contract, and prepare a
proposed estimate of monthly cash requirements of the Project
6 Make two (2) visits each month to the site to observe the progress and the
quality of work and to attempt to determine in general if the work is
proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents If ENGINEER is
requested to visit the site more frequently than the specified number of
visits each month, the requested visits shall be considered an Additional
Service and ENGINEER shall be entitled to additional compensation
7 On the basis of on -site observations as an engineer, the ENGINEER shall
keep the OWNER informed of the progress and quality of the Work, and shall
exercise care and diligence in discovering and promptly reporting to the
OWNER any defects or deficiencies in the work of Contractor or any
subcontractors ENGINEER shall provide OWNER a written report subsequent
to each on -site visit
The ENGINEER shall render services necessary for the development of the
Project as outlined herein ENGINEER shall exercise the same degree of
care, skill, and diligence in the performance of the Services as is
ordinarily provided by a professional engineer under similar circumstances
and ENGINEER shall, at no cost to OWNER, reperform services which fail to
satisfy the foregoing standard of performance
The ENGINEER shall not have control over or charge of and not be
responsible for construction means, methods, techniques or procedures, or
for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work The
ENGINEER shall not be responsible for the Contractor's schedules or
failure to carry out the work in accordance with the Contract Documents
except insofar as such failure may result from ENGINEER's negligent acts
or omissions The ENGINEER shall not have control over or charge of acts
or omissions of the Contractor, Subcontractors, or their agents or
employees, or of any other person performing portions of the Work
8 Coordinate the work of testing laboratories and inspection bureaus
required for the testing or inspection of materials, witnessed tests,
factory testing, etc for quality control of the Project The cost of
such quality control shall be paid by OWNER and is not included in the
services to be performed by the ENGINEER
9 Consult and advise with OWNER during construction, make recommendations to
OWNER regarding materials and workmanship, and prepare change orders with
OWNER's approval
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10 Review samples, catalog data, schedules, shop drawings, laboratory, shop
and mill tests of material and test equipment and other data pursuant to
the General Conditions of the Construction Contract
11 Assist OWNER in arranging for testing of materials and laboratory control
during construction to be conducted at OWNER's expense
12 Interpret intent of the plans and specifications for OWNER and
Contractor(s) Investigations, analyses, and studies requested by the
Contractor(s) and approved by OWNER, for substitutions of equipment and/or
materials or deviations from the plans and specifications will be
considered an Additional Service
13 Review and comment on monthly and final estimates for payment to
Contractor(s), pursuant to the General Conditions of the Construction
Contract
14 Conduct, in company with OWNER's representative, a final review of the
Project for conformance with the design concept of the Project and general
compliance with the Contract Documents, and review and comment on the
certificate of completion and the recommendation for final payment to the
Contractor(s)
15 Revise the construction drawings in accordance with the information
furnished by construction Contractor(s) reflecting changes in the Project
made during construction Two (2) sets of prints of "Record Drawings"
shall be provided by ENGINEER to OWNER
16 Assist OWNER in conducting a Correction Period Inspection as set forth in
the construction Contract Documents
SECTION III
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional Services to be performed by ENGINEER, if authorized by OWNER, which are
not included in the above described basic services, are described as follows
A Field Surveying required for the preparation of designs, drawings and plans
Benchmark datum shall originate on the airport
B Field layouts or the furnishing of construction line and grade surveys
C Making necessary property, boundary and right-of-way surveys, preparation of
easement and deed descriptions, including title search and examination of deed
records
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D Investigations involving detailed consideration of operation, maintenance and
overhead expenses, and the preparation of rate schedules, earnings and expense
statements, feasibility studies, appraisals, evaluations, assessment
schedules, and material audits or inventories required for certification of
force account construction performed by OWNER
E Providing shop, mill, field or laboratory inspection of materials and
equipment
F Preparing any required Operation and Maintenance Manuals or conducting
operator training
G Appearing before regulatory agencies or courts as an expert witness in any
litigation with third parties or condemnation proceedings arising from the
development or construction of the Project, including the preparation of
engineering data and reports for assistance to OWNER
H Assisting OWNER in claims disputes with Contractor(s)
I Performing investigations, studies and analyses of substitutions of equipment
and/or materials or deviations from the plans and specifications
J Assisting OWNER in the defense or prosecution of litigation in connection with
or in addition to those services contemplated by this Agreement Such
services, if any, shall be furnished by ENGINEER on a fee basis negotiated by
the respective parties outside of and in addition to this Agreement
K Providing environmental support services including the design and
implementation of ecological baseline studies, environmental monitoring,
impact assessment and analyses, permitting assistance, and other assistance
required to address environmental issues
SECTION IV
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER
OWNER shall perform the following in a timely manner so as not to delay the
services of ENGINEER
A Designate in writing a person to act as OWNER's representative with respect to
the services to be rendered under this Agreement Such person shall have
contract authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret
and define OWNER's policies and decisions with respect to ENGINEER's services
for the Project
B Provide all criteria and full information as to OWNER's requirements for the
Project, including design objectives and constraints, space, capacity and
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performance requirements, flexibility and expandability, and any budgetary
limitations, and furnish copies of all design and construction standards which
OWNER will require to be included in the plans and specifications
C Assist ENGINEER by placing at ENGINEER's disposal all available information
pertinent to the Project including previous reports and any other data
relative to design or construction of the Project
D Arrange for access to and make all provisions for ENGINEER to enter upon
public and private property as required for ENGINEER to perform services under
this Agreement
E Examine all studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals
and other documents presented by ENGINEER, obtain advice of an attorney,
insurance counselor and other consultants as OWNER deems appropriate for such
examination and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a
reasonable time so as not to delay the services of ENGINEER
F Furnish approvals and permits from all governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over the Project and such approvals and consents from others as
may be necessary for completion of the Project
G OWNER shall make or arrange to have made all subsurface investigations,
including but not limited to borings, test pits, soil resistivity surveys, and
other subsurface explorations OWNER shall also make or arrange to have made
the interpretations of data and reports resulting from such investigations
All costs associated with such investigations shall be paid by OWNER
H Provide such accounting, independent cost estimating and insurance counseling
services as may be required for the Project, such legal services as OWNER may
require or ENGINEER may reasonably request with regard to legal issues
pertaining to the Project including any that may be raised by Contractor(s),
such auditing service as OWNER may require to ascertain how or for what
purpose any Contractor has used the moneys paid under the construction
contract, and such inspection services as OWNER may require to ascertain that
Contractor(s) are complying with any law, rule, regulation, ordinance, code or
order applicable to their furnishing and performing the work
I Attend the pre -bid conference, bid opening, preconstruction conferences,
construction progress and other job related meetings and substantial
completion inspections and final payment inspections
J Give prompt written notice to ENGINEER whenever OWNER observes or otherwise
becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of
ENGINEER's services, or any defect or non-conformance of the work of any
Contractor
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K Furnish, or direct ENGINEER to provide, Additional Services as stipulated in
Section III of this Agreement or other services as required
L Bear all costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Section
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SECTION V
COMPENSATION
Compensation to ENGINEER for the work defined in Section II shall be the lump
sum amount of $56,904 Progress payments may be requested by the ENGINEER
based on the amount of work complete Requests for progress payments will not
be more frequent than monthly
B ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1 For Field Surveying Services
For field surveying in Section III, except resident representation,
ENGINEER shall be paid the lump sum amount of $6,050
2 Other Additional Services (if requested by OWNER)
For other additional services the ENGINEER shall be paid based upon the
Schedule of Charges, Attachment A
SECTION VI
PAYMENT
Payment for the services of ENGINEER shall be due and payable upon submission of a
statement for services to OWNER Statements for services shall not be submitted
more frequently than monthly Any applicable new taxes imposed upon services,
expenses, and charges by any governmental body after the execution of this
Agreement will be added to ENGINEER's compensation
If OWNER fails to make any payment due ENGINEER for services and expenses within
thirty (30) days after receipt of ENGINEER's statement for services therefore, the
amounts duo ENGINEER will be increased at the rate of one percent (1%) per month
from said thirtieth (30th) day, and, in addition. ENGINEER may, after giving seven
(7) days' written notice to OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement until
ENGINEER has been paid in full, all amounts due for services, expenses and
charges
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SECTION VII
TIME OF COMPLETION
ENGINEER will commence work on the Project upon execution of this Agreement
ENGINEER shall complete the work identified in Section II A and B within 45 days
after receiving notice -to -proceed
ENGINEER reserves the right to extend the completion schedule due to OWNER's
delays Additional compensation may be requested by ENGINEER if project is unduly
prolonged due to OWNER's delays
SECTION VIII
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
ENGINEER will furnish an opinion of probable construction cost of the work, but
does not guarantee the accuracy of such estimates Opinions of probable
construction cost, financial evaluations, feasibility studies, economic analyses
of alternate solutions and utilitarian considerations of operations and
maintenance cost prepared by ENGINEER hereunder will be made on the basis of
ENGINEER's experience and qualifications and represent ENGINEER's best judgement
as an experienced and qualified design professional It is recognized, however,
that ENGINEER does not have control over the cost of labor, material, equipment or
services furnished by others or over market conditions or contractors' methods of
determining their prices, and that any utilitarian evaluation of any facility to
be constructed or work to be performed on the basis of the Report must of
necessity be speculative until completion of its detailed design Accordingly,
ENGINEER does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual costs will not vary
from opinions, evaluations or studies submitted by ENGINEER to OWNER hereunder
SECTION IX
REVISION TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
OWNER reserves the right to direct substantial revision of the plans and
specifications after approval by OWNER, as OWNER may deem necessary, but in such
event, OWNER shall pay to ENGINEER just and equitable compensation for services
rendered in making such revisions
Any defective designs or specifications furnished by the ENGINEER will be promptly
corrected by ENGINEER at no cost to the OWNER
The ENGINEER shall render services necessary for the development of the Project as
outlined herein ENGINEER shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and
diligence in the performance of the Services as is ordinarily provided by a
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professional engineer under similar circumstances and ENGINEER shall, at no cost
to OWNER, reperform services which fail to satisfy the foregoing standard of
performance
SECTION X
OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK
ENGINEER will endeavor to protect OWNER against defects and deficiencies in the
work of Contractors, by observation of the work as it progresses, by
interpretation of the plans, specifications and other Contract Documents to and
with the Contractors, by the disapproval of defective work as may be observed and
the issuance of stop -orders from OWNER with respect to defective material and
workmanship where they are observed, and ENGINEER will exercise due diligence to
assist OWNER in requiring that the work be done in accordance with plans and
specifications, but the Contractor will remain independent contractor with OWNER,
and ENGINEER does not guarantee the performance of such construction contracts
ENGINEER shall not be responsible or the acts or omissions of any person except
his own employees and agents at the Project site or otherwise performing any of
the work for the Project
SECTION XI
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents prepared or furnished by ENGINEER (and ENGINEER's independent
associates and consultants) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of
service and ENGINEER shall retain an ownership and property interest herein
OWNER may make and retain copies for information and reference, however, such
documents are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by OWNER or
others Any reuse by OWNER or by those who obtained said documents from OWNER
without written verification or adaptation by ENGINEER will be at OWNER's sole
risk and without liability or legal exposure to ENGINEER, or to ENGINEER's
independent associates or consultants, and OWNER shall indemnify and hold harmless
ENGINEER and ENGINEER's independent associates and consultants from all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting
therefrom Any such verification or adaptation will entitle ENGINEER to further
reasonable compensation
SECTION XII
ARBITRATION
No arbitration arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement involving one party
to this Agreement may include the other party to this Agreement without their
approval
SECTION XIII
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
OWNER may indefinitely suspend further work hereunder or terminate this Contract
or any phase thereof upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the ENGINEER
with the understanding that immediately upon receipt of such notice all work and
labor being performed under the Contract shall cease immediately Before the end
of the thirty (30) day period, ENGINEER shall invoice the OWNER for all work
accomplished by it prior to the receipt of such notice No amount shall be due
for lost or anticipated profits All plans, field surveys, and other data related
to the Project shall be come property of the OWNER upon termination of the
Contract and shall be promptly delivered to the OWNER in a reasonable organized
form without restriction on future use except as stated in Section XI Should
OWNER subsequently contract with a new engineer for continuation of services on
the Project, ENGINEER shall cooperate in providing information
SECTION XIV
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENTS
OWNER and ENGINEER each are hereby bound and the partners, successors, executors,
administrators and legal representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER are hereby bound to
the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, executors,
administrators and legal representatives (and said assigns) of such other party,
in respect of all covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement
Neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or
interest in (including, but without limitation, moneys that may become due or
moneys that are due) this Agreement without the written consent of the other,
except to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by
law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law Unless
specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no
assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility
under this Agreement Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prevent ENGINEER
from employing such independent associates and consultants as ENGINEER may deem
appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder
SECTION XV
TITLE VI ASSURANCES
During the performance of this contract, ENGINEER, for himself, its assignees and
successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "ENGINEER" agrees as
follows
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1 Compliance with Regulations, The ENGINEER shall comply with the
Regulations relative to non-discrimination in federally assisted programs
of the Department of Transportation (hereinafter "DOT") Title 49, Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time,
(hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein
incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract
2 Non -Discrimination The ENGINEER, with regard to the work performed by it
during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors,
including procurements of materials and leases of equipment The ENGINEER
shall not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination
prohibited by section 21 5 of the Regulations, including employment
practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of
the Regulations
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Equipment In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or
negotiation made by the ENGINEER for work to be performed under a
subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment,
each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the ENGINEER
of the ENGINEER's obligations under this contract and the Regulations
relative to non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin
4 information and Reports The ENGINEER shall provide all information and
reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto
and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of
information, and its facilities as may be determined by the sponsor or the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be pertinent to ascertain
compliance with such Regulations, orders, and instructions Where any
information required of ENGINEER is in the exclusive possession of another
who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the ENGINEER shall so
certify to the sponsor or the FAA, as appropriate, and shall set forth
what efforts it has made to obtain the information
5 Sanctions for Non -Compliance In the event of the ENGINEER's non-
compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this contract, the
sponsor shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the FAA may
determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to
a withholding of payments to the ENGINEER under the contract until the
ENGINEER complies, and/or
b cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole or
in part
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6 IncorRoration of Provisions The ENGINEER shall include the provisions of
paragraphs 1 through 5 in every subcontract, including procurements of
materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations of
directives issued pursuant thereto The ENGINEER shall take such action
with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the sponsor or the FAA
may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for
non-compliance Provided, however, that in the event ENGINEER becomes
involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or
supplier as a result of such direction, the ENGINEER may request the
sponsor to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the
sponsor and, in addition, the ENGINEER may request the United States to
enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States
SECTION XVI
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) ASSURANCES
1 Policy It is the policy of the Department of Transportation (DOT) that
minority business enterprises as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 shall have a
maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts
financed in whole or in part with Federal funds under this agreement
Consequently, the MBE requirements of 49 CFR Part 23 apply to this
agreement
2 MBE Obligation The ENGINEER agrees to ensure that minority business
enterprises as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 have the maximum opportunity to
participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part
with Federal funds under this agreement In this regard, ENGINEER shall
take all the necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part
23 to ensure that minority business enterprises have the maximum
opportunity to compete for and perform contracts ENGINEER shall not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the
award and performance of DOT -assisted contracts
SECTION XVII
INSURANCE
A Prior to the time ENGINEER is entitled to commence any part of the services
under this Contract, ENGINEER shall procure, pay for and maintain the
following insurance written by companies licensed in the State of Texas or
meeting surplus lines requirements of Texas law and acceptable to the OWNER
The insurance shall be evidenced by delivery to the OWNER of certificates of
insurance executed by the insurer listing coverage and limits, expiration date
of policy, and certifying that the insurer is licensed to do business in Texas
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or meets the surplus lines requirements of Texas law The insurance
requirements shall remain in effect throughout the term of this Contract
1 Worker's Compensation as required by law, Employer's Liability Insurance
of not less than $100,000 for each accident
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Liability, covering, but not limited to, the liability assumed under the
indemnification provisions of this Contract, with limits of liability for
bodily injury and property damage of not less than $250,000 Coverage
shall be on an "occurrence" basis, and the policy shall include Broad Form
Property Damage Coverage
3 Professional Liability Insurance (including Errors and Omissions) with
minimum limits of $1,000,000 00 per occurrence
4 Comprehensive Automobile and Truck Liability Insurance, covering owned,
hired and non -owned vehicles, with minimum limits of $250,000, each
occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage, such insurance to
include coverage for loading and unloading hazards
5 $1,000,000 combined single limits bodily injury and property damaged
liability insurance, including death, as an excess of the primary coverage
required above
B Each insurance policy shall include the following conditions by endorsement to
the policy
1 Each policy shall require that fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration,
cancellation, non -renewal or any material change in coverage, a notice
thereof shall be given to OWNER by certified mail to
City of Denton
Attn Robert E Nelson
Executive Director for Utilities
215 East McKinney Street
Denton, Texas 76201
2 Companies issuing the insurance policies shall have no recourse against
OWNER for payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductibles and
risk of ENGINEER
3 The term "OWNER" or "City of Denton" shall include all authorities,
Boards, Bureaus, Commissions, Divisions, Departments, and offices of OWNER
and the individual members, employees and agents thereof in their official
capacities, and/or while acting on behalf of the City of Denton
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4 The policy clause "Other Insurance" shall not apply to any insurance
coverage held by OWNER, to any such future coverage, or to the OWNER'S
Self -Insured Retentions of whatever nature
ENGINEER hereby waives subrogation rights for loss or damage against OWNER to
the extent same is covered by insurance
SECTION XVIII
ATTACHMENTS
The following Attachments are attached to and made a part of this Agreement
Attachment A - Schedule of Charges
Nothing under this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in
this Agreement to anyone other than OWNER and ENGINEER, and all duties and
responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the sole and
exclusive benefit of OWNER and ENGINEER and not for the benefit of any other
party
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between OWNER and ENGINEER and
supersedes all prior written or oral understandings This Agreement may only be
amended, supplemented, modified or canceled by a duly executed written instrument
This contract is executed in two counterparts
N TESTS NY HEREOF, they have executed this Agreement, the �ay of
1992
ATTEST CITY OF DENTON
OWNER
O By
ATTEST FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC
ENGINEER�J
By Ztdt X Yft e�i—P
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Staff Members
Resident Representation
ATTACHMENT A
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Salary Cost Times Multiplier of 2 3
Salary Cost Times Multiplier of 2 0
Salary Cost is defined as the cost of payroll of ENGINEER, ENGINEER's employees,
draftsmen, technicians, surveyors, clerks, laborers, etc , for time directly
chargeable to the project, plus Social Security contributions, unemployment
compensation insurance, retirement benefits, medical and insurance benefits,
longevity payments, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable hereto
(Salary Cost is equal to 1 48 times payroll This factor is adjusted annually )
Other Direct Expenses
Actual Cost Times Multiplier of 1 15
Other direct expenses shall include printing and reproduction expense,
communication expense, travel, transportation and subsistence away from Fort Worth
and other miscellaneous expenses directly related to the work, including costs of
laboratory analysis, tests, and other work required to be done by independent
persons or agents other than staff members
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