HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21578: CONTRACT FROM FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. TECHNICALLY BASED LOCAL LIMTS (TBLLS) PROJECT, PHASE 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,000.00 WATER UTILTIES ADMINISTRATION
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 2020
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Donald Stanton, Interim Director of Water Utilities
RE: PR 21578 – Contract from Freese and Nichols, Inc.—Technically Based Local
Limits(TBLLs) Project, Phase 2 in the Amount of$177,000.00
Introduction:
The City of Port Arthur, despite its commercial and industrial growth, has not scientifically
revised its Technically Based Local Limits in over 20 years. The City's current local limits in its
TCEQ approved Industrial Pretreatment Program(IPP) are outdated and pose challenges for the
pretreatment staffto enforce compliance on the Industrial Users(IUs). The intent of this Agenda
Item is to seek City Council's approval enter into a contract between the City of Port Arthur and
Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI), of Pearland, Texas, for Phase 2 of a multiphase Development of
Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) Project for the Main and Port Acres Wastewater
Treatment Plants (WWTPs). FNI was selected by an RFP (Res. 19-220).
The Scope of Work for these Professional Services includes execution of the sampling plan for
collection of data needed and development of new Technically Based Local Limits(TBLLs) for
both the Main and the Port Acres WWTPs in accordance with the EPA local limit guidance
manual and appropriate state regulations. Also included in this Scope of Work is coordination
with TCEQ, analytical laboratory, and other stakeholders; on the new TBLLs. The Scope of
Work does not include legal review by an attorney or other modifications to the Industrial
Pretreatment Program(IPP).
Professional Services include:
1. FNI will coordinate the execution of the sampling plan with the City of Port Arthur and the
analytical laboratory for:
a. 7-day influent and effluent sampling at each plant
b. 7-day sludge sampling at each plant
c. 7-day domestic/commercial sampling at five collection system locations
2. FNI will collect and review the data from the sampling plan execution. FNI will collect and
review WWTPs and industrial flows to determine the industrial and the non-industrial loadings.
3. FNI will develop the TBLLs based on the EPA and TCEQ pretreatment program guidance for
both the Main Wastewater Treatment Facility (TPDES permit #WQ0010364001) and the Port
Acres Wastewater Treatment Facility (TPDES permit #W0010364002):
a. Calculate WWTP removal efficiency for the POCs.
b. Develop Maximum Allowable Headworks Loading (MARL) based on Texas Surface
Water Quality Standards, TexTox modeling toxicity limits, process inhibition standards,
and sludge disposal criteria.
c. Develop Maximum Allowable Industrial Loading(MAIL).
d. Calculate TBLLs for the POCs.
4. FNI will prepare two (2) copies of the Draft TBLL Report and provide to the City of Port
Arthur for review. Incorporate City of Port Arthur review comments prior to final submittal to
TCEQ. One electronic copy in PDF format will also be provided to the City of Port Arthur.
5. FNI will submit two (2) copies of the TBLL Report to TCEQ and provide City of Port Arthur
with one (1) copy of the Final report. One electronic copy in PDF format will also be provided
to the City of Port Arthur.
Phase 1, pursuant to Res. 19-220, allowed for the determination of a TCEQ approved a site
sampling plan and list of contaminants to test(to avoid unnecessary expenses in Phase 2); Phase
2, consists of execution of a sampling and analysis plan, special services performed by Eastex
Environmental of Coldspring, Texas for influent sampling and laboratory testing, drafting and
submittal of the plan to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) in an amount
not to exceed $70,000.00.
Background:
The City is required by the TCEQ to re-evaluate the TBLLs for the Main and Port Acres
Wastewater Treatment Plants, as part of the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(TPDES)permit renewal. The Main plant permit renewal has been completed and the Port Acres
Plant renewal is still being processed by the TCEQ.
Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs), also commonly called local limits, are a crucial
component of the Industrial Pretreatment Program. These are limits on harmful pollutants that
industrial customers shall not exceed in their wastewater discharge to the City's collection
system. The TBLLs are essential to protect the WWTP operation and to ensure the plant
complies with its effluent and sludge regulations. The TBLLs in the City's current pretreatment
program are more than 25 years old and are outdated. The limits are not representative of the
current flow characteristics at the WWTPs, industrial sources, and pose some challenges in
implementation and compliance.
In order to ensure that the City remains in compliance with its approved Industrial Pretreatment
Program and remains current on the treatment capabilities of the WWTPs, a TBLL
redevelopment is necessary. The City of Port Arthur, despite its commercial and industrial
growth, has not scientifically revised its TBLL in over 20 years.
Cost Analysis:
A redevelopment of TBLL requires extensive sampling and analytical testing of the city's
WWTPs as well as the sanitary sewer collection system. This sampling is done over a set period
of days and require substantial time and resources to perform. Furthermore, various technical
reports and communication with the TCEQ is required during the entire process. FNI has worked
on numerous water and wastewater projects for the City of Port Arthur and therefore has
extensive knowledge of the city wastewater treatment facilities and processes.
In order to minimize the budgetary impact of the TBLL study, the project will be conducted in
phases. The first phase will provide a regulatory required baseline assessment of the WWTPs
influent. Based upon this assessment, the 2nd phase can be tailored to the specific needs of the
city.
FNI has since presented a contract for Phase 2, Development of Technically Based Local Limits
(TBLLs) project for the Main and Port Acres WWTPs. Phase 1, approved by Res. 19-220,
consisted of developing a sampling and analysis plan which include sampling the influent of
both plants in the amount of$70,000.00 which include Special services (Laboratory analysis).
The Phase 1 of the TBLL study will identify the pollutants of concern that require development
of new local limits. With the identified pollutants of concern in Phase 1, the level of effort and
cost of Phase 2 was accurately calculated. The projected budgetary impact for Phase 2 will be
$177,000.
Schedule:
Phase 2 of the project: the expected start date of Phase 2 of the TBLL study was in October
2020, which is on track as projected.
Budget Impact:
The not to exceed amount of$177,000.00 is dedicated to Phase 2 of the Technically Based Local
Limits Project. The Account Number 410-1260-532.54-00, Water Utilities Department,
Regulatory Services Division, is to be used.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 21578, which authorizes
City Manager to enter into a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., to execute the new
Technically Based Local Limits for both the Main and Port Acres WWTPs, to be funded through
Account 410-1260-532.54-00, Water Utilities Department, Regulatory Services Division, in the
amount of$177,000.00 for Phase 2.
P. R. No. 20731
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Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC., OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO PERFORM
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT, MAIN AND PORT ACRES WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANTS,FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICALLY
BASED LOCAL LIMITS (TBLLs) PROJECT, INCLUDING SPECIAL
SERVICES PROJECT (PHASE 1). THIS PHASE IS IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $70,000. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, REGULATORY SERVICES DIVISION,
ACCOUNT NO.410-1260-532.54-00, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is being required by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to re-evaluate the Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) for
the Main and Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), as part of the Texas Pollution
Discharge Elimination System(TPDES)permit renewal;and,
WHEREAS,the City's current local limits in its TCEQ approved Industrial Pretreatment
Program(IPP) are outdated and has not been redeveloped in nearly 20 years and pose challenges
for the City's WWTPs,industrial and commercial facilities as well the pretreatment staff ability to
adequately enforce US Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)and TCEQ mandated compliance
on Industrial Users(IU); and,
WHEREAS, Purchasing issued and advertised Request for Proposals on December 4,
2018 and December 9, 2018;and,
WHEREAS,two(2)companies provided proposals as delineated in Exhibit"A"; and,
WHEREAS, a committee made up of City staff evaluated all of the proposals and Freese
and Nichols of Pearland, Texas was ranked as the most reasonably qualified company (see
evaluation matrix attached hereto as Exhibit"A"); and,
P. R. No. 20731
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Page 2 of 3
WHEREAS, the Scope of Work includes development of new Technically Based Local
Limits (TBLLs) for both the Main and the Port Acres WWTPs in accordance with the EPA local
limit guidance manual and appropriate state regulations; and,
WHEREAS,in coordination with TCEQ,analytical laboratory,and other stakeholders,on
the new TBLLs,not including legal review by an attorney or other modifications to the Industrial
Pretreatment Program(IPP); and,
WHEREAS,Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI),of Pearland, Texas,has presented a contract
for the Development of Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs)project for the Main and Port
Acres Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), for Phase 1 in the amount of$70,000.00 attached
hereto as Exhibit"B"; and,
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT the contract is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for
Phase 1,Development of the Technically Based Local Limits(TBLLs)for the Main and Port Acres
Wastewater Treatment Plants; and,
THAT the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized and directed to
execute on behalf of the City of Port Arthur, a contract in substantially the same form as Exhibit
"A"between the City of Port Arthur and with Freese and Nichols, Inc.; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
P. R. No. 20731
05/29/19 to
Page 3 of 3
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS_day of June,2019 at a Regular Meeting
of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Derrick Ford Freeman
Mayor
ATTEST: APPR I VED AS TO FORM:
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Sherri Bellard Val; Tiz Yo
City Secretary Cit Atto y
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Rebecca Underhill, CPA
Interim City Manager
Donald Stanton
Interim Director of Water Utilities
APPROVED FOR FUNDING:
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Clifton Williams, CPPB Kandy Daniel/
Purchasing Manager Interim Director of Finance
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC., OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, TO PERFORM
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT, MAIN AND PORT ACRES WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANTS, FOR THE EXECUTION OF TECHNICALLY
BASED LOCAL LIMITS (TBLLs) PROJECT, INCLUDING SPECIAL
SERVICES PROJECT (PHASE 2). THIS PHASE IS IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $177,000. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, REGULATORY SERVICES DIVISION,
ACCOUNT NO. 410-1260-532.54-00, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is being required by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to re-evaluate the Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) for
the Main and Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), as part of the Texas Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)permit renewal; and,
WHEREAS, the City's current local limits in its TCEQ approved Industrial Pretreatment
Program (IPP) are outdated and has not been redeveloped in nearly 20 years and pose challenges
for the City's WWTPs, industrial and commercial facilities as well the pretreatment staff ability to
adequately enforce US Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)and TCEQ mandated compliance
on Industrial Users (IU); and,
WHEREAS,Freese and Nichols of Pearland,Texas was the winning proposal pursuant to
Res. 19-220, passed by City Council on June 4, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the Scope of Work for Phase 2 includes the execution of new Technically
Based Local Limits (TBLLs) for both the Main and the Port Acres WWTPs in accordance with
the EPA local limit guidance manual and appropriate state regulations; and,
WHEREAS,in coordination with TCEQ,analytical laboratory,and other stakeholders,on
the new TBLLs, not including legal review by an attorney or other modifications to the Industrial
P. R. No. 21578
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Pretreatment Program (IPP); and,
WHEREAS,Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI), of Pearland, Texas, has presented a contract
for the Development of Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) project for the Main and Port
Acres Wastewater Treatment Plants(WWTPs), for Phase 2 in the amount of$177,000.00 attached
hereto as Exhibit"A"; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT the contract is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for
Phase 1,Development of the Technically Based Local Limits(TBLLs)for the Main and Port Acres
Wastewater Treatment Plants; and,
THAT the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized and directed to
execute on behalf of the City of Port Arthur, a contract in substantially the same form as Exhibit
"A"between the City of Port Arthur and with Freese and Nichols, Inc.; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of October, 2020 at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
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Thurman "Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST: A PROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sherri Bellard Valecia izeno
City Secretary City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
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Donald Stanton
Interim Director of Water Utilities
APPROVED FOR FUNDING:
Kandy Daniel
Interim Director of inance
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Clifton 4'illiams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Exhibit A
(Freese and Nichols, Inc. Contract: "Phase 2, Execution of Technically Based Local Limits")
IFIFREESE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
NICHOLS AMENDMENT#1
City of Port Arthur FNI PROJECT NO. PTR19437
444 4th Street PORT ARTHUR PROJECT NO.: RXXXXX
Port Arthur,TX 77640 DATE: 10/5/2020
Project Name: Technically Based Local Limits Development
Description of Services: As noted in Attachment SC
Amended Deliverables: As noted in Attachment SC
Amended Schedule: As noted in Attachment SC
Compensation shall be amended as follows: A lump sum amount of One Hundred and Seventy-Seven Dollars
Current Contract Amount: $70,000
Amount of this Amendment: $177,000
Revised Total Amount Authorized: $247,000
The above described services shall proceed upon execution of this amendment. All other provisions, terms and
conditions of the Professional Services Agreement which are not expressly amended shall remain in full force and
effect.
FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY: I.�..1 �- BY:
David R. Jae , PE, BCEE
Print Name Print Name
TITLE: Vice President TITLE:
DATE: 10-13-2020 DATE:
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ATTACHMENT SC
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Project Description
City of Port Arthur owns and operates two wastewater treatment facilities the Main and Port Acres Wastewater
Treatment Plants(WWTPs).The City is being required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) to re-evaluate the Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) for both WWTPs as part of the Texas
Pollution Discharge Elimination System(TPDES)permit renewal.The City's current local limits in its TCEQ
approved Industrial Pretreatment Program(IPP)are outdated and pose challenges for the pretreatment staff to
enforce compliance on the Industrial Users(IUs).
This Scope of Work includes execution of the sampling plan for collection of data needed and development of
new Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) for both the Main and the Port Acres WWTPs in accordance
with the EPA local limit guidance manual and appropriate state regulations. Also included in this Scope of
Work is coordination with TCEQ,analytical laboratory,and other stakeholders;on the new TBLLs.The Scope
of Work does not include legal review by an attorney or other modifications to the Industrial Pretreatment
Program(IPP).
ARTICLE I
BASIC SERVICES: FNI shall render the following professional services in connection with the development
of the Project:
A. General
FNI will perform general administrative duties associated with the Project including progress
monitoring, scheduling, general correspondence, office administration, and invoicing. These duties
include day-to-day contact and liaison with the OWNER,TCEQ,and project staff: ensuring the needs
of the OWNER are met in a timely manner; providing project communication; and monitoring work
on the project. FM will represent the City in dealing with TCEQ on all TBLL development activities
and work with the City staff to meet the TCEQ's required schedule for TBLL development.The parties
recognize that FNI,OWNER and TCEQ each play a role in meeting these schedules. FNI shall not be
responsible for any delays over which it does not have control.
B. Meetings
1. Hold one(I)meeting to kick-off TBLL sampling with OWNER and project team.
2. Hold one(1)meeting to review proposed TBLLs with OWNER.
3. Conduct one(1)coordination meeting to with TCEQ on the proposed TBLLs.
4. Conduct one(1)meeting with industries and other stakeholders to discuss the proposed TBLLs.
5. Assist OWNER with one(I)presentation to the City Council on the proposed TBLLs.
Attachment SC FNI
SC-1 OWNER
C. TECHNICALLY BASED LOCAL LIMITS
1. FM will coordinate the execution of the sampling plan with the OWNER and the analytical
laboratory for:
a. 7-day influent and effluent sampling at each plant
b. 7-day sludge sampling at each plant
c. 7-day domestic/commercial sampling at five collection system locations
2. FNI will collect and review the data from the sampling plan execution. FNI will collect and
review WWTPs and industrial flows to determine the industrial and the non-industrial loadings.
3. FNI will develop the TBLLs based on the EPA and TCEQ pretreatment program guidance for
both the Main Wastewater Treatment Facility (TPDES permit #WQ0010364001) and the Port
Acres Wastewater Treatment Facility(TPDES permit#W0010364002):
a. Calculate WWTP removal efficiency for the POCs.
b. Develop Maximum Allowable Headworks Loading (MAHL) based on Texas Surface
Water Quality Standards, TexTox modeling toxicity limits, process inhibition standards,
and sludge disposal criteria.
c. Develop Maximum Allowable Industrial Loading(MAIL).
d. Calculate TBLLs for the POCs.
4. FM will prepare two(2)copies of the Draft TBLL Report and provide to the OWNER for review.
Incorporate OWNER review comments prior to final submittal to TCEQ.One electronic copy in
PDF format will also be provided to the OWNER.
5. FNI will submit two(2)copies of the TBLL Report to TCEQ and provide OWNER with one(I)
copy of the Final report.One electronic copy in PDF format will also be provided to the OWNER.
SPECIAL SERVICES: FNI shall render the following professional services in connection with the
development of the Project:
TBLL Sampling and Analytical Testing
1. Sampling includes the 7-day pollutant sampling at the Main and Port Acres WWTP and the collection
system to develop the TBLLs for the pollutants of concern identified in the Sampling Plan(Refer to
"Appendix A—TBLL Sampling Pollutants". FNI will coordinate with the analytical laboratory for the
execution of the sampling plan. FNI will coordinate with the analytical laboratory and the OWNER
on the set-up of autosamplers at the Main and Port acres WWTP and domestic sampling locations,
sample collection, and analysis. Services will include costs of analytical testing of the sampling
locations,sample collection,and analysis.
ARTICLE II
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional Services to be performed by FNI, if authorized by Owner, which
are not included in the above described basic services,are described as follows:
A. Any additional sampling required by the TCEQ in addition to the pollutants listed in Appendix A.
B. Additional meetings,presentations and workshops in excess of the quantity included in Basic Services.
C. Update and/or coordination of new sewer use ordinance and program with the OWNER's existing
ordinance and program. Changes to the ordinance under this contract will be limited to those sections
Attachment SC FNI
SC-2 OWNER
affecting the Technically Based Local Limits calculations.
D. Modifications to the City Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO),Enforcement Response Plan(ERP),and Standard
Operating Procedures(SOP).
E. Preparing data and reports for assistance to OWNER in preparation for hearings before regulatory
agencies, courts, arbitration panels or any mediator, giving testimony, personally or by deposition, and
preparations therefore before any regulatory agency,court,arbitration panel or mediator.
F. Assisting OWNER in the defense or prosecution of litigation in connection with or in addition to those
services contemplated by this AGREEMENT. Such services, if any, shall be furnished by FNI on a fee
basis negotiated by the respective parties outside of and in addition to this AGREEMENT.
G. Providing basic or additional services on an accelerated time schedule. The scope of this service includes
cost for overtime wages of employees and consultants, inefficiencies in work sequence and plotting or
reproduction costs directly attributable to an accelerated time schedule directed by the OWNER.
H. Preparing statements for invoicing or other documentation for billing other than for the standard invoice
for services attached to this professional services agreement.
ARTICLE III
TIME OF COMPLETION: FNI is authorized to commence work on the Project upon execution of this
Agreement and agrees to complete the services in accordance with the following schedule:
• TBLL Development Kick-off Meeting— 15 days from Notice to Proceed
• Execution of Sampling Plan—30 days from receiving Notice to Proceed
• Draft TBLL Report—60 days from receiving sampling plan results from analytical laboratory
• Final TBLL Report to TCEQ — 15 days from receiving comments from OWNER on the draft TBLL
report
If FNI's services are delayed through no fault of FNI, FNI shall be entitled to adjust contract schedule
consistent with the number of days of delay. These delays may include but are not limited to delays in Owner
or regulatory reviews, delays on the flow of information to be provided to FNI,governmental approvals, etc.
These delays may result in an adjustment to compensation as outlined on the face of this Agreement and in
Attachment CO.
ARTICLE IV
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER: OWNER shall perform the following in a timely manner so as not to
delay the services of FNI:
A. Legal review of the IPP Ordinance and Certifications by an attorney.
B. Development of financial programs, revenue sources, equipment, staffing and organizational chart of
those positions which will be employed to implement the pretreatment program.
C. Designate in writing a person to act as OWNER's representative with respect to the services to be
rendered under this AGREEMENT. Such person shall have contract authority to transmit instructions,
receive information,interpret and define OWNER's policies and decisions with respect to FNI's services
for the Project.
Attachment SC FNI__
SC-3 OWNER
D. Assist FNI by providing all available information pertinent to the Project including previous reports and
any other data relative to the Project.
E. Provide all criteria and full information as to OWNER's requirements for the Project, including
objectives,constraints, performance requirements, and any budgetary limitations; and furnish copies of
all pertinent standards which OWNER will require to be included in the project.
F. Arrange for access to and make all provisions for FNI to enter upon public and private property as
required for FNI to perform services under this AGREEMENT.
G. Examine all studies,reports, sketches, drawings,specifications,proposals and other documents
presented by FNI,obtain advice of an attorney,insurance counselor and other consultants as OWNER
deems appropriate for such examination and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a
reasonable time so as not to delay the services of FNI.
H. 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.
I. Give prompt written notice to FNI whenever OWNER observes or otherwise becomes aware of any
development that affects the scope or timing of FNI's services,or any defect or nonconformance of the
work of any Contractor.
J. Furnish,or direct FNI to provide,Additional Services as stipulated in Attachment SC. Article II of this
AGREEMENT or other services as required.
K. Bear all costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Article IV.
ARTICLE V
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: FNI and Owner designate the following representatives:
OWNER's Designated Representative—Donald Stanton, Director of Utilities; P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX
77641-1089; Phone: (409)983-8226; Email:donald.stantonaportarthurtx.gov
FNI's Designated Representative—Murali Erat, P.E.; 11200 Broadway Street, Suite 2332, Pearland TX
77584-9786; Phone: (832)456-4709; Email: Murali.Eratna,freese.com
FNI's Accounting Representative—Kristina Isaac; 10497 Town and Country Way Suite 500, Houston,TX
77024; Phone: (713)600-6860; Email: Kristina.Isaact freese.com
Attachment SC FNI
SC-4 OWNER