2013-190ORDINANCE NO. 2013-190
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFES SIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND D AND S ENGINEERING LABS, PLLC, FOR
GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND TESTING, AND
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR DENTON MUNICII'AL ELECTRIC CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 5311-IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $1,650,000).
WHEREAS, the professional services provider (the "Provider) mentioned in this ordinance
is being selected as the most highly qualified on the basis of its demonstrated competence and
qualifications to perform the proposed professional services; and
WHEREAS, the fees under the proposed contract are fair and reasonable and are consistent
with and not higher than the recommended practices and fees published by the professional
associations applicable to the Provider's profession and such fees do not exceed the maximum
provided by law; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a professional service
contract with D and S Engineering Labs, PLLC, to provide geotechnical, construction materials
engineering and testing, and construction inspection services for Denton Municipal Electric, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to expend funds as required by the attached
contract.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby expressly delegates the
authority to talce any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of Denton
under File 5311 to the City Manager of the City of Denton, Texas, or his designee.
SECTION 4. The findings in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 5, ,This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the L��� day of ,2013.
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MARK A. B UG S, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
Professional Services Agreement
For Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing
D&S Engineering Labs, PLLC
(File No. 5311)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the �' day of 013, by
and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation, with its incipal office
at 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Denton County, Texas 76201, hereinafter called
"OWNER" and D&S Engineering Labs, PLLC with its corporate office at 1101 Shady Oaks
Drive, Denton, TX 76205, hereinafter called "CONSULTANT," acting herein, by and through
their duly authorized representatives.
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained,
the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT
The OWNER hereby contracts with the CONSULTANT, as an independent contractor,
and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services herein in connection with the
Project as stated in the sections to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the professional
standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The professional services
set out herein are in connection with the following described project:
The project shall include, without limitation, services to assist design and construction of
designated Denton Municipal Electric CIP projects.
ARTICLE II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONSiJLTANT shall perform the following services in a professional manner:
A. The CONSULTANT shall perform all those services as necessary and as described in the
Estimate for Geotechnical, Construction Materials Engineering & Testing, and
Construction Inspection Services, dated July 2, 2013, which is attached hereto as E�ibit
"A" and is incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein.
B. CONSULTANT shall perform all those services set forth in individual task orders which
shall be attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof for all purposes as separate
agreements.
C. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the exhibits attached to
this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement will control over the tertns
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and conditions of the attached exhibits or task orders.
ARTICLE III
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
CONSULTANT, at OWNER's direction, can provide additional professional services deemed
necessary, but not included in Exhibit "A" to support CIP Projects as well as other DME design
I and construction efforts.
ARTICLE IV
PERIOD OF SERVICE
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this Agreement by the
OWNER and the CONSULTANT and upon issuance of a notice to proceed by the OWNER, and
shall remain in force for the period which may reasonably be required for the completion of the
Project, including Additional Services, if any, and any required extensions approved by the
OW NER. This Agreement may be sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof.
Time is of the essence in this Agreement. The CONSLTLTANT shall make all reasonable efforts
to complete the services set forth herein as expeditiously as possible and to meet the schedule
established by the OWNER, acting through its City Manager or his designee.
ARTICLE V
COMPENSATION
A. COMPENSATION TERMS:
"Direct Non-Labor Expense" is defined as that expense, based upon actual cost, for any
expense reasonably incurred by the CONSLTLTANT in the performance of this Agreement
and other incidental reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the Project. Provided
however, any reasonable sub-consultant billings reasonably incurred by CONSLTLTANT in
connection with the Project shall be invoiced to OWNER at their cost plus up to an additional
ten (10%) percent.
B. BILLING AND PAYMENT:
For and in consideration of the professional services to be performed by the CONSLJLTANT
herein, the OWNER agrees to pay CONSULTANT based upon the rates as set forth in
Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herewith; a total fee, not-
to- exceed $1,650,000.
Nothing contained in this Article shall require the OWNER to pay for any work which is
unsatisfactory as reasonably determined by the General Manager of DME, and/or the
Engineering Administrator, or which is not submitted to the OWNER in compliance with the
terms of this Agreement. The OWNER shall not be required to make any payments to the
CONSiJLTANT when the CONSULTANT is in default under this Agreement.
It is specifically understood and agreed that the CONSiJLTANT shall not be authorized to
undertake any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional payments by
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the OWNER for any charge, expense or reimbursement above the maximum not to exceed
fee as sta.ted hereinabove.
C. PAYMENT
If the OWNER fails to make payments due the CONSULTANT for services and expenses
within thirty (30) days after receipt of the CONSLTLTANT'S undisputed statement thereof, the
amounts due the CONSLILTANT will be increased by the rate of one percent (1 %) per month from
the said thirtieth (30th) day, and in addition, the CONSLJLTANT may, after giving ten (10) days'
written notice to the OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement until the CONSULTANT has
been paid in full for all amounts then due and owing, and not disputed by OWNER for services,
expenses and charges. Provided, however, nothing herein shall require the OWNER to pay the late
charge of one percent (1°/a) per month as set forth herein, if the OWNER reasonably determines
within fifteen (15) days subsequent to the receipt of a billing invoice of CONSLJLTANT, with such
notice provided to CONSULTANT within that time period, that the work is unsatisfactory, in
accordance with Article IV of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI
OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK
The CONSULTANT will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in discovering and
promptly reporting to the OWNER any defects or deficiencies in the work of the
CONSLTLTANT or any subcontractors or subconsultants.
ARTICLE VII
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents prepared or furnished by the CONSLTLTANT (and CONSLTLTANT's
subcontractors or subconsultants) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service, and
shall become the property of the OWNER upon the termination of this Agreernent. The
CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The documents prepared and
furnished by the CONSULTANT are intended only to be applicable to this Project, and
OWNER's use of these documents in other projects shall be at OWNER's sole risk and expense.
In the event the OWNER uses any of the information or materials developed pursuant to this
Agreement in another project or for other purposes than specified herein, CONSULTANT is
released from any and all liability relating to their use in that project.
ARTICLE VIII
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT shall provide services to OWNER as an independent contractor, not as
an employee of the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from
employee status.
ARTICLE IX
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the OWNER and its
officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages,
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losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees
incurred by the OWNER, and including, without limitation, damages for bodily and personal
injury, death and property damage, resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the
CONSULTANT or its officers, shareholders, agents, or employees in the execution, operation, or
performance of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not
a party to this Agreement, and nothing herein shall waive any of the parties' defenses, both at
law or equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this
Agreement, including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby
expressly reserved.
ARTICLE X
INSURANCE
During the performance of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall
maintain the following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in tlie State
of Texas by the State Insurance Commission or any successor agency that has a rating with A.
M. Best Rate Carriers of at least "B+" or above:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than
$1,000,000 for each occurrence and not less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate, and with
property damage limits of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than
$100,000 in the aggregate.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000 for
each person and not less than $500,000 for each accident, and with property damage
limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
C. Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements, and
Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 annual aggregate.
E. The CONSULTANT shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies at the
OWNER's request to evidence such coverages. The insurance policies shall name the
OWNER as an additional insured on all such policies, when that is possible, and shall
contain a provision that such insurance shall not be canceled or modified without thirty
(30) days' prior written notice to OWNER and CONSLTLTANT. In such event, the
CONSULTANT shall, prior to the effective date of the change or cancellation, serve
substitute policies furnishing the same coverage.
ARTICLE XI
MEDIATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The parties may agree to settle any disputes under this Agreement by submitting the
dispute to mediation. No mediation arising out of or relating to this Agreement may proceed
without the agreement of both parties to submit the dispute to mediation. The location for the
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mediation shall be the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas unless a different location is
agreed to by the parties.
ARTICLE XII
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may terminate by
giving thirty (30) days' advance written notice to the other party.
B. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in the event of either party
substantially failing to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. No such termination
will be affected unless the other party is given (1) written notice (delivered by certified
mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate and setting forth the reasons
specifying the non-performance, and not less than thirty (30) calendar days to cure the
failure; and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to
termination.
C. If the Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the services to be provided
hereunder, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all services and shall render a final
bill for services to the OWNER within thirty (30) days after the date of termination. The
OWNER shall pay CONSULTANT for all services properly rendered and satisfactorily
performed and for reimbursable expenses to termination incurred prior to the date of
termination, in accordance with Article V"Compensation." Should the OWNER
subsequently contract with a new consultant for the continuation of services on the
Project, CONSULTANT shall cooperate in providing information. The CONSiJLTANT
shall turn over all documents prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT pursuant to this
Agreement to the OWNER on or before the date of termination, but may maintain copies
of such documents for its use.
ARTICLE XIII
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
Approval by the OWNER shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the
responsibility and liability of the CONSULTANT, its employees, associates, agents,
subcontractors, and subconsultants for the accuracy and competency of their analysis or other
work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the
OWNER for any defect in the design or other work prepared by the CONSULTANT, its
employees, subcontractors, agents, and consultants. CONSULTANT retains analysis
responsibility and liability at all times during this Agreement and after completion of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE XIV
NOTICES
All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement
shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United
States mail to the address shown below, certified mail, return receipt requested, unless otherwise
specified herein. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three (3) days' mailing:
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To CONSiJLTANT:
D&S ENGINEERING LABS, PLLC-Denton
Judson V. Sherman, President
1101 Shady Oaks Drive
Denton, Texas 76205
To OWNER:
City of Denton
Elton D. Brock, Purchasing Manager
901 B Texas Street
Denton, Texas 76209
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City Manager
215 East McKinney St.
City of Denton City Hall
Denton, Texas 76201
All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is
given, or within three (3) days' mailing.
ARTICLE XV
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of ten (10) pages and the seven (7) pages of Exhibit "A"
hereto, constitutes the complete and final expression of the agreement of the parties, and is
intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreements, and supersedes
all prior contemporaneous offers, promises, representations, negotiations, discussions,
communications, and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject
matter hereof.
ARTICLE XVI
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of
this Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event,
the parties shall reform this Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid and
enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken
provision.
ARTICLE XVII
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may now read or
hereinafter be arnended.
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ARTICLE XVIII
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or
physical handicap.
ARTICLE XIX
PERSONNEL
A. The CONSiJLTANT represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all
personnel required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such
personnel shall not be employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with the
OWNER. CONSLTLTANT shall inform the OWNER of any conflict of interest ar
potential conflict of interest that may arise during the term of this Agreement.
B. All services required hereunder will be performed by the CONSLTLTANT or under its
supervision. All personnel engaged in work shall be qualified, and shall be authorized
and permitted under state and local laws to perform such services.
C. In those instances deemed necessary by the OWNER, the CONSULTANT, its employees
and/or its Sub-consultants shall be required to submit to background checks.
ARTICLE XX
ASSIGNABILITY
The CONSULTANT shall not assign any of its scope of work under in this Agreement,
and shall not transfer any of its scope of work under this Agreement (whether by assignment,
novation, or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the OWNER. Should the
CONSULTANT assign any part of the monies due under this Agreement, CONSiJLTANT is
required to provide written notice of the same to OWNER. Any assignment of monies due under
this Agreement shall not change any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement to include but
not limited to the terms and conditions for payment under this Agreement.
ARTICLE XXI
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation
herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged
therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence
in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the
rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modifcation is in
writing and duly executed; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section will not
be waived unless as set forth herein.
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ARTICLE XXII
MISCELLANEOUS
A. The following exhibit is attached to and made a part of this Agreement:
Exhibit "A" —
D&S Engineering Labs - dated July 2, 2013.
B. CONSULTANT agrees that OWNER shall, until the expiration of five (5) years
after the fnal payment or after iinal completion of all work required under this
Agreement, whichever is longer, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers, correspondence, to include e-mails, and records of
the CONSULTANT involving transactions relating to this Agreement. CONSULTANT
is required to maintain and make available all electronic records associated with this
Agreement for purposes of examination. CONSULTANT agrees that OWNER shall
have access during normal working hours to all necessary CONSULTANT facilities and
shall be provided adequate and appropriate working space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with this section. OWNER shall give CONSiJLTANT reasonable advance
notice of intended audits.
C. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Denton
County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas.
D. For the purpose of this Agreement, the responsible charge personnel who will direct and
Isupervise the work hereunder shall be Judson Sherman, P.E. and Mark Thomas, P.E.
However, nothing herein shall limit CONSULTANT from using other qualiiied and
competent members of its iirm to perform the services required herein. CONSLTLTANT
understands that OWNER is to be informed of the removal ar loss of any of the key
persons working under this Agreement. CONSULTANT also agrees to provide the
OWNER with notice of the name(s) of who it intends to replace the key person.
OWNER shall have a right to reject any replacement key person(s) and CONSULTANT
agrees to name a replacement key person(s) acceptable to the OWNER.
E. CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on, and complete any and all projects with all
applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance with
the provisions hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSULTANT shall take such
steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with
related work being carried on by the OWNER.
F. The OWNER shall assist the CONSiJLTANT by placing at the CONSULTANT's
disposal all available information pertinent to the Project, including previous reports, any
other data relative to the Project, and arranging for the access thereto, and make all
provisions for the CONSULTANT to enter in or upon public and private property as
reguired for the CONSULTANT to perform services under this Agreement.
G. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only, and shall not in any
way affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized City Manager, and CONSULTANT as execut �l this Agree nt
through its duly authorized undersigned officer on this the �� day of l
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2013.
"CONSULTANT"
D&S ENGINEERING LABS, PLLC.
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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CITY MANAGER
ATT'EST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
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Exhibit A
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D&S ENGINEERING LABS
Jufy 2, 2013
Mr. Chuck Sears
Denton Municipaf Electric
1685 Spencer Rd
Denton, TX
EmaiL Chuck.SearsCc�CityofDenton,com
Re: DME TRANSMISSI�N anc! SUBSTAiION PROJECTS for FY 2014-2Q18 CIP
Estimate for Geotechnical, Canstruction Materials Englneering & 7esting, and
Construction Inspectian Services
Mr. Sears,
D&S �ngineering Labs, PLLC is pleased to submi# the foll�wing cnst estimates for tachnical
servlces in support of the DME �Y 201A-2098 Capitaf Impravement Program {CIP). 1'he
technical services included herein are for the perfarmance of g�otechnical enginaering,
construction m�terials engineering testing, and construcfian inspection far the various prajects
covered under the CIP as described in the CIP summary provided to us. These estimates were
developed based on khe infarmation contained in ihe C1P summary, as well as our
understand{ng of project information thraugh discussions wi#h yau artd Mr. Chris Lufrick with
yaur staff.
We understand tttat projact specific scopes have not been developed as of this date. As such,
and as requested, these estimates are provided using a number of assumptions in order to
provid� you with an estimated "maxlmum" cost for these seNices far each denpted praject
anticipated fo requlre one or more of our services, Please not� that invoicing for each praject
will only ir►clude those services actually perFormed according to the enclosed fee scheduiss,
Pl�ase also no#e that considering the duratian of the ClP and after dlscussinns with Mr. Lutrlck,
we have assumed a 5% escaiation in eaoh of our itemized fees per year in estimating individual
praJect costs for proJects expected to hegin aftar Jan 1, 2014. A small contingency is alsa
included to account for non-specified ERCOT mandates and vther unforeseen needs.
Sincerely,
D&S Engineering Labs, PLLC
ud Sherman, P,E.
President
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M rk G. Thomas, F'.E., P.G,
Pr(ncipal / Geotechnical Engineering Man�ger
1101 Shady Oaks Drive, Denton, Texas 76204
T 940.735-3733 • F 940.591.6570 � wnvw.dsennlabs.com
Texas �nglneer Firm Registrat[on # F-12796
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SUSSTATIONS
I'roject pro ect �ew / N of �stimaFed Date
Na. � Expund Borings Cosf
1 Caoper Creek N Donc Done 2013
3 Kin Row incl trans lincs N 7 $15,400 2013
4 Poclaus E 4 $6,80� 2013
5 Mcknme inalize draft t N Doue $1 650 2013
F NoBh N 6 $13,200 2013
7 NoRh C,akes N 7 a I G 170 2014
8 West N 7 516,978 20i5
9 Laotist N 7 $1 S,d00 2013
lo DentonNoRhinter N 7 $Ifi,l'10 2074
L] Arco N 7 �73,400 2013
12 Hicko N 6 $14553 201i
l3 [JNT N 7 $75,400 2013
l4 TMPAS encerinterche e N 7 $1G,170 2014
20 North�vest N 7 $16,170 2014
21 Betw Poclmis & Arco N 7 318,71 S 20 U
22 NW of I.ou 288 & S eucer N 7 $ l6 170 201�!
23 NWofDantooNarth N 7 $LG,978 2015
24 NE of S encer WTP N 7 S16,978 2015
27 ]ndnshial E 4 $8,80U 2013
28 West switch Stat N 4 $10,187 2016
Totals for Substations
2013 $94,050
2014 $80,850
2015 $65,487
2016 $10,187
2017 �1$,'�18
Total $269,292
TRANSMISSION LINES
��'��`'� Pro ect ��h # of Estimeted Date
No. � (miles) Borings Cost
1 Caoper Creek Done
3 Kin Row Trans Lines 2 $3 258 2013
4 Addn's to Pocl:rus 2 $3,258 201-0
5 Addn's lo McKinna Done
6 Addu's to Nortlt 2 $3,258 2013
7 Addn's to No�ih Lakes 2 $3,258 2U 14
8 Addn's to West 2 $3 2�8 2015
9 Addn'stoi.acusl 2 $3 58 20t0
11 Addn's ra Arco 2 $3,258 2014
l2 Addn's to Hicko 2 $3_258 2017
13 Addn's to UNT 2 $3,258 2016
22 NW ofLoo 2fi8 & S encer 2 (a $16,293 201b
29 Woadrow ro Kin Row staited 5 L2 $24,370 2013
30 Kni s Row to Denton North 2.7 9 $1 B 277 2013
31 North Lakas to [3onnie Brae 1,2 4 $8,123 2017
33 S encerto Pockrus 3.3 l0 $20 308 201d
35 Dentou North to North Lakes 0.7 4 $g 123 2014
36 Flicka to Lowst 2.6 7 $L4 2l6 2014
37 Poclws to Arco G l8 $36,555 2016
38 Spencar Liter lo Spencer Switch 0.25 2 $4,061 2017
39 Fram West 6S 19 $38 S86 201q
40 Reroutn NoAh uf 5 encef 1 4 $8 123 2014
A1 WesttoRD Wells 3,5 12 $24,370 2014
Total for Transmission Lines
ERCOT Contingency $35,000
2013 $57,286
2014 $126,758
2015 $3,258
2016 $56,106
ZQ17 $7,319
Total $256,727
Sub Total for Geotechnical Engineering $555,019
CMET & C4NSTRUCTI4N INSPECTIUN
SUBSTATIONS
Project project Locations Estimated Estimated CI Date
No. CMET Cost Cost
I Coo er Creek $25,000 $20,000 2013
3 Kin s Row incl trans lines $25,000 $20,000 2013
4 Pockrus $12,500 $10,000 2013
5 Mckinne $26,250 $21,000 2014
6 North $26,250 $21,000 2014
7 North Lakes $27.562 $?2,050 2015
8 West $28,940 $23,152 20 ] 6
9 Locust $27,562 $22,050 2015
10 Denton Nortli Inter $27,562 $22,050 2015
11 Arco $26,250 $21,000 2014
12 Hickory $28,940 $23,152 2016
13 IJNT $27,562 $22,050 2015
14 TMPA 5 encer Interchan e $28,940 $23,152 2016
20 Northwest $27,562 $22,050 2015
21 Behv Poclaus & Arco $31,907 $25,525 201$
22 NW oFLoo 288 & S encer $2'I,562 $22,050 2015
23 NW ofDentonNorth $31,907 $25,525 2018
24 NE of S encer WTP $28,940 $23,152 2016
27 Industrial $13,125 $10,500 2014
28 West switch Stat $15,193 $12,1�5 2017
Totals for Substations
CMET CI
ERCOT Contingency
TRANSMISSION LINES
Project project Location Estimated Date
No. CMET Cost
1 Coo erCreek $4,000 20I3
3 Kin s Row Trans Lines $4,2�0 20l4
4 Addn's to Pockrus $4,200 2014
5 Addn's to McKinne $4,200 2014
6 Addn's to North $4,200 2014
7 Addn's to North Lakes $4,630 2016
8 Addn's to West $4.63a 2016
9 Addn's to Locust $4,410 2015
11 Addn's to Arco $4,200 2014
12 Addn's to Hicko $5,105 2018
13 Addn's to LJNT $4,630 20l6
22 NW of Loo 288 & S encer $9,724 2Q17
29 Woodrow to Kin s Row $10,500 2Q14
30 Kin s Row to Denton North $8,40Q 2Ui4
31 North Lakes to Bonnie Brae $6,300 2014
33 S encerto Pockrus $8,820 2015
35 Denton Norlh to North Lakes $4,630 2016
36 Hicko to Locust $9,261 201b
37 Pockrusto Arco $12,762 2018
38 pencer Inter to Spencer Switc $2,552 2018
39 From West $11,025 2015
40 Reroute North of S encer $4,862 2017
4l West to RD Wells $9,724 2017
Sub Total for CMET & CI
Total for all Services
Total for Transmission Lines
CMET CI
$15,000
$1,088,092
$1,643,111
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DHS kNGINEERING LABS
Denton Municipal Electric Capital Improvement Project 2014-2018
DB�S Engineering Labs Geotechnica{ Fee Schedule July-Dec 2013
brillfng. Sampling, 8 Fleld TesGng UnR UnR Rate �uan Cost
Mobilizalion each rig E200.00
SupDOrt Vehicle per daylper rig �60.00
Sol �rilling 0-50'; Contlnuous 0.10', Inlertnlltenl lhereafte� pe� ft 511,00
soil �rilling 50'-100'; intermiltent per ft ;15.00
Slendarad PeneValion Tesl orTexas Cone Penetrometer each ;25.00
RackDrillingwlosemplfng perft f�3.50
Rock Coring (N-size - cartide bil) Pe� ft ;25.50
RockCoring(N-sice-diamontlbiQ perfl 532.60
Piezomeler installa(ion 0-20 fael (Labor antl malerials InUUded) per ft :30.00
Pie¢ometer installaGon aver 20 feel (Labor and melerials included) pe� R §2(.�0
Fleld Reslslivlty (equipmenl anly) per IfeV¢�se 550,00
Plale 6earing Tesl (field) pe� h� 5250.Q0
Bail eoeholes per hr 5165.60
Stendby per hr 5185.00
Backfill wilh an-sile cWlings eeCh ;.jp,0p
Backfll wflh benlonile chips / peltels pe� ft ;7.00
Beckfillwilhgrout perft j12.00
Concrete roed peteh eacb ;60.��
Asphalt road patch each $35.OD
Unrelumed rardhoard sample hoxes eacli i20.00
Unretumadthick-walledtubes each f50.00
Makture Content each �7.50
Dry Unit Weight ��UW) eac11 522.00
Atterberg Limits each b52.00
PercentPassingNo.2005ieve eaCh �10.D0
Sieve Analysis with �istrihution Curve each 580.00
Hydmmeterwith Dlstribu[ion Curvc each 5125.00
Unconfined Compressive Streagth (soil) each �47.50
Unconsolidated-UndrainedCampressionTestwithDUWandStress-Sfrainfurve BBCh s100.00
(Single Specimen)
Oirect Shear, multi-s[age, single sample, 3 normal loads Oer failure envelope eech 5425.00
(includes DUW & stress-strain curves)
Consolida[ed-Undrained CompressionTestwith pore pressure, mWtf sarriple, 3 per each �1,350.00
failure envelope (includw �UW & stress-strain curves)
Consolidation, with DUW and plots eaCh §�i2$.�0
Free Swell each �90_OQ
Pressurc Swcll (0.5TM O 4746 Method C) each 5185.00
Solu6le Su1Fa[es �TEK-145-E) 89Ch 585.00
Optimum Moisture-Oensity (TeK-113-E) each �215.00
Optimum Moisture-Oe�s'M1y ITeK-iSA-E) each §166.00
[alifomia Bearing Ratio (3 poinss, including ProaorS eacg s550.00
Nemold5amples each 550.00
Corrosion Suite �SUltates, chloddes, sulfides, pH, resistivity, Re00X) each 5425.00
Lime-PlSeries�rawplus4limepercentages) each �275.00
Lime-pH Series (raw plus 41tme percentages) eech 51�5.00
UnconfinedCompressive5trength-N-sizerockcore each ;85.00
OrazilTensileTest BeCh E5Q.06
ReslstivitYOfSoll�laboratory) each E85.OD
SpeciFlcGravityoFSolls each �i60.00
OrganicConlenx each ;40.00
SoilSuction(WP�method) each i15.00
SotlSUCtlon(filrerPaperMethod) each $Z0.00
BarLinearShrinkage each �40.00
ENGINEERING
Principel per hr 3175.00
Projecl Menager pe� h� b135.o0
Sr Gealechnical Engineer per hr 5120.00
Geolechnical Enginear per hr 595.00
Feld Geologist l Engineer pef h� =75.00
Technlcien pef h� 560.00
CA�D! DraRing pe� hr �55.00
Admin f Clerical per hr �42.50
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D&S ENGINEERING LABS
Schedale of Fees fo� DME Capltal Improvement ProJect 20142078
D&5 Engineering Labs CMET & CI Fee Schedule luly-Dec 2Q13
CONCRETE COSf COMMEN75
Review of Submitted Mix Design, each $Z75.00
Concrete Con�ol Obsecvation, per houi $45_00
Teclmician Time, per 4aur $45.00
4" x 8" or 6'-" x 12" �lioders ASTM C31/39 ! AASHTO T22/23 $2D.Q0
FlexuraLTestofBeams ASTMC78r293 /AASHTOI'97l177 $3D.00
Con4actor Madc C�linders ASTM C39 / A4SHT6 T22 $25.00
Potentiel AIlcali Reactivity of Aggregatas (Moctar Baz Method) ASIM C1260 $1,500.00
Lwgth Change of Herdoned Conaete ASTM C157 (modl $450.00
Expansion of Portland-Ceme�t Mortars Exposed to 5ulfates ASTM C452 $525.00
AIlcali-Silica Reactiviry of Cementitaus Materials and Aggregates ASTM CI567 $1,560.D0
Cylinder pick-up charge (per hour, one 6our minimumj $45.00
Pier observafiou $45.00
Reinforciug Placement & Post Teiuion Observation, per hour $45.D0
Post Tension Eloagarion Observadoo, par hour $45.00
Feaoscan Reinforcing Steel Locatione(per hour, 4 hr min) $100.00
Ferroscan Equipment Fee $50 / 5100 (half day} /(full day)
Conaete Plant Certificatione ASTM C44, NRMCA,I7�OT $575_DO C311 fOf qUOtO
Concrote Quakity Control Progrems Call fof quote
501L5 C05T COMMENTS
Moisture-Densiry Ralationships (Proctors): ASTM 698 / �►ASI-Cf0 T99 �145.00 (one day turnaround, adc9 $70.o0j
Moisturo-Densiry Rclaflonships (Proctors): ASTM 1557 / riASHi'O T180 $160.00 (one day turnaround, add $70.00)
Moistnre-Density Relationships [Proctors): TEX Method 113E $215.00
Moisture-DrasitvRelationships(Proctors): TEXMethodll4E $165.00
oversiud Corraction Factar ASTM D4718 / AASFTTO TZ24 $70.00 (if required}
Atterbug F imits ASTM D43 t8 ! tiASHTOI'89/90 $52AD (One day turo around ADD $30.00)
Percent Material Fiuu tLan No. 200 sieve ASTM Dl L40 ! 4ASHT0 T] 1 $4D.00
�lfoisture Contents $7.50
Sampling Chazge, per hwr $45.00
in-Place Densiry Tes� each A51'M D6938 / AASHTO 1310 $I5A0
Technirian Performing In-Place Drnsity Test per hour $45.00
Lime or Cement CrraQation, p�r hour �45.00
Dynamic Cone Peneaometer (CBR Fieldl> �h (3 min) $50_00 Requires two technicians
pH of Soil ASTM D4972 f AASHTO T389! TEX128 $45.00
Soil S�lfates bv tLe Colorimetec(each) TEX 145E $85.00
�LEXBASE & AGGREGATES COST COMM ENTS
(Coarse or Fine} Agg:egate Sieve Analysis ASTM C 136/ AASH1'O T27 $60.00
Percent Malenal Fmer than No. 200 Sieve ASTM ] 17/ AASH'l'U Tl l $ 30.00
Specific Graviry and Absotption ASTh4 1Z7/L8 ! AASHTO T84/85 $50_00
Resistan�;c to Abcasion {LA Abrasion) ASTM C131 / AASHTY)1'96 $175.00
CLay Lumps and Friable Particles ASTM C742 ! f�4SHT0 Tl l2 $45.00
Sulfale Souudness ASTM C88 / AASHTO T104 $3�0.00
Unit Weiglta and Voids ASTM C29! A.4SHT0 T19 $50.00
wet Bal] Mill TE�{ L 16E �225.00
Sand EquivalenS ASTM C2�19 i AASHI'O T176 $65.00
Sampling Aggregates, per houi AS"fI�4 D75 / AASHTO T2 $45.00
Acid and Solua6le Residue TEX 612J $75.00
FracturedFaces ASTIv15821�AASHTOT335 $75.00
F7at Elongated Particles ASTM D 4791 $75.Q0
Organic impuritie5 ASTM C 40! AASHTO T2] $50.00
Rock crushing and smnple prep from bulk rock $45.00 pe� hoLr
Washed Sieve Anatysis (Flexbasey $75.00
MOISTURE KR APPLICATION Call for Quote -
FLOOR FLATNESS Call for Quote -
PERSONNEL FEES C05T COMMENTS
Seniar Tecti $50.00
Branch Manager $60.00
Consnucuon Ins ector $65.00
Concrete QC Consultant $100.00
Engineering Intem (EIT) $105.00
Licensed Eogiueer (PE} $155.00
Coordinadon � Report Review (per hour) $100.00
Projcct Completion Lerters, each $150.00
Priucipal/Paroaer $225.90
VEHICLE TRANSPORTA'IION CFCARGES (Subject to Change)
W'ithin 20 miles S2i.00/ [rip
Over 20 miles, per miie round hip $0.65 (rate may vary due lo fuel surcharge)
On publiply funded projec6, the fe�s listed aze for informaUOnal usc only as tt �s illegal for a professional engineer [o competiiively bid on a public projee[ Houdy rates quoted az�egulaz rates (porhel to porial) Monday to �ridays 7 a m to 6
p.m
Overteme re[e af I.5 umes quotrA rate for before 7am or after 6pm„ Sanirday or after 8 hours per dxy.
Sucdays and Holidays tata is two timcs quoted rate.
Minimum charge Por cylinda picF up is one hour. All other services rninimum is two hour unless otheiwise noted
THE ABO VE FEES ARE SUBIEC'f TO CFIANC� W1'IHOUT NOTICE.
ASPHALT TESTING GOST COMM ENTS
AC Content with Sieve Analysis Te�c 235 / ASTM D6307! AASHTO T308 �`165.00
Rice Specific Crraviry 7'EX 207 ! ASTM D2041 / AP.SHTO T209 575.00
Molding of Lab Density Specimans(eachl 7'EX 206,241/ASTM D4013/AASHTO T'3 ]2 $80.00 {Superpave) /$60.00 (Tx GyroJ
Density lab �ompacted S ecimens (each) TEX 207/ASTNI D2726/AASHTO T146 $30_00
Densiry test on cores (each) TEX 2U7/ASTM D2726/AASHTO T166 $3D.00
Disposal Fee �j30.00
Techuician (per hour) $45.00
Cerrified Plant Speciatist (perhour) $50.00 Daily & Weekly rates by quote
CertiSed Roadway Soecia[ist (per hour) $60.00 Daily & Weekly rates by quote
CertiSed - Desi�m Sperialist (per honrl $65.00
Equipment Fce Trans Tech PQ] 301 or Nuclear Density Gauge $50 �$100
(half day) / (full dayJ
Mix Designs(includes materials sazopling,testing and design) $2,000.00
CORING(Asphalt & Concretej COS�'/ DAY COMMENTS
Core B�rel Fee, up tn 6" in depth (2"Diem_.530) (3° Diam.-540) (4^ Diam, -$i0) (6" Diam.-Sb4) priee will be adjustod wheu more tLan 10 cores prr day obrained
Coring Machine Fee $100.00
Generator Fee $50_00 (if needed)
Tzchnicians, Charge (per hour) $45.00
1�leasuring, cappin� sawing, & eompressive sIIangih [esting of cores ( minimum of 3) $30.00 2aCh
STRUCTURALSfEELf WELDfNG COST COMMENTS
Visual Observalion (Shop or Field}, per hour (5 hr. min.) $55.0�
Ultasonic inspection, ger hour (5 iu, mim) $65.00
Holiday! Coatrngs $65.00
Fire-ProoSng $55.00
Maurial Fee Cost+ 15%
MASONRY ! GROUT COST COMM E NTS
Technic;an Chazge, o� how �45.00
Mortar Test 2" x 2" Cubes, each $17.00
Grout Test 3" s 3"prisms, each $25.00