HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2019-02-04 Item 4F - Contract Amendment #2 - Increased Flagging and Railroad Costs for Boeing Access Road Over BNRR Rehabilitation with BNSF for $150,000COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
4.F.
STAFF SPONSOR: HENRY HASH
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 02/04/19
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Additional BNSF Railroad Flagging Expenses
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SPONSOR'S Council is being asked to approve additional costs for Burlington Northern Santa Fe's
SUMMARY (BNSF) railroad flagging and inspection fees during construction of the Boeing Access Road
over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The original contract with BNSF to work over the
railroad's right-of-way was $149,000, $300,000 was added on 5/7/18, and now additional
fees of $150,000 are necessary to finish the project. Council is being asked to approve
additional costs for BNSF railroad flagging in the amount of $150,000.
REVIEWED BY ❑ C.O.W. Mtg. ❑ CDN Comm ❑ Finance Comm. ❑ Public Safety Comm.
® Trans &Infrastructure ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: 01/23/19 COMMII"IEE CHAIR: ZAK IDAN
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
Department of Public Works
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Consent Agenda
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$150,000.00 $3,875,668.00 $
Fund Source: 104 FUND ARTERIAL STREETS (PAGE 11, 2019 CIP)
Comments: Grant funded
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
02/04/19
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
02/04/19
Informational Memorandum dated 01/18/19
2019 CIP, page 11
BNSF Agreement
Minutes from the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee meeting of 1/23/19
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Public Works Department - Henry Hash, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
FROM: Henry Hash, Public Works Director di. -
BY: Steve Carstens, Senior Program Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: January 18, 2016
SUBJECT: Boeing Access Rd over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Project No. 99410408, Contract No. 16-151
BNSF Flagging Expenses
ISSUE
Approve Burlington Northern Santa Fe's (BNSF) flagging and inspection cost increases.
BACKGROUND
In October 2013, the City contracted with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. to provide the design for the rehabilitation of the
Boeing Access Rd over BNRR Bridge. The BNSF Overpass Agreement allows the City and its contractor to work in the
BNSF right-of-way and pays for required railroad flagging and inspection services performed by BNSF.
ANALYSIS
The original BNSF's Overpass Agreement was for $149,428.00 and Amendment No. 1 approved an additional $300,000
for a total of $449,428.00. As the project is close to completion, additional costs from BNSF are estimated to be
$150,000.00 to finish the project. Attached are the Overpass Agreement, including exhibits for flagging services and
inspection services.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Overpass Agreement is within the approved construction management budget and the 25% construction
contingency.
Contract Budget Grant
Jacobs Main CM Contracts $1,785,249.83 $2,291,000.00
BNSF Flagging and Inspection Original 149,428.00
BNSF Amendment No. 1 300,000.00
New BNSF Amendment No. 2 150,000.00
PCL Change Orders to date No. 1 - 20 579,481.00
Construction 25% Contingency 1,584,668.00
Total $2,964,158.83 $3,875,668.00 $3,100,534.00
The Federal Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee (BRAC) grant is funded at 80% with a 20% city match.
RECOMMENDATION
Council is being asked to approve the increased flagging and railroad costs with BNSF for the Boeing Access Rd over
BNRR Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $150,000.00 and consider this item on the Consent Agenda at the
February 4, 2019 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
• 2019 CIP page 11
• BNSF C/M Agreement
W:1PW Eng1PROJECTSIA• RW 8 RS Projects\Boeing Access Rd Bridge Rehab (99410408)102 Funding and FinancelContractslBNSFIInfo Memo bnsf flagging 20190118 gl.docx
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PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
JUSTIFICATION:
STATUS:
MAINT. IMPACT:
COMMENT:
CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2019 to 2024
Boeing Access Rd over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation Project No. 99410408
Rehabilitate the existing bridge with a 340' long concrete or steel bridge structure. It will be 6 lanes
and have a sidewalk on one side.
The existing bridge is structurally and seismically deficient. Several pedestals are leaning, have concrete
spalls, exposed rusty anchor bolts and reinforcements and some cracks. The existing railings do not meet
current bridge standards.
Type, size, and location draft report (specifically required for bridges) was completed in 2005. Federal
grant applications were submitted in 2008 and 2010 and the bridge rehabilitation was successful for
funding in 2012 for federal bridge funds. A Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) loan was rescinded in 2013.
Maintenance will be reduced.
Bridge will be rehabilitated in phases to allow continued traffic use. Federal bridge grant of $9,745,600
requires a 20% local match. A bond issue for the City match was issued in 2015 with the Interurban Ave S.
FINANCIAL
(in $000's)
Through Estimated
2017 2018 2019
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 BEYOND TOTAL
EXPENSES
Design
1,419
1,419
Land (RAN)
0
Const. Mgmt.
301
1,833
157
2,291
Construction
6,724
1,050
7,774
TOTAL EXPENSES
1,720
8,557
1,207
0
0
0
0
0
0
11,484
FUND SOURCES
Awarded Grant
1,232
6,971
840
9,043
Proposed Grant
0
Fund Balance -Bond
2,441
2,441
Mitigation
0
City Oper. Revenue
(1,953)
1,586
367
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL SOURCES
1,720
8,557
1,207
0
0
0
0
0
0
11,484
2019 - 2024 Capital Improvement Program
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16-151
Council Approval 11 /21 /16
OVERPASS AGREEMENT
BNSF File No. BF10009078
Boeing Access Rd
U.S. D.O.T. No. 085597G
LS 051
MP 07.020X
Seattle Subdivision
This Agreement ("Agreement"), is executed to be effective as of WAo[ 'Z &
("Effective Date"), by and between BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, a Delawhre
corporation ("BNSF"), and the City of Tukwila, a political subdivision of the State of
Washington ("Agency").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, BNSF owns and operates a line of railroad in and through the City of
Tukwila, State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Agency desires to widen and improve the existing structure known as the
Boeing Access Rd Bridge, D.O.T. No. 085597G.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of the
parties contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I) SCOPE OF WORK
1. The term "Project" as used herein includes any and all work related to the
construction of the proposed improvements to the Boeing Access Rd Bridge (hereinafter
referred to as the "Structure"), more particularly described on the Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein, including, but not limited to, any and all
changes to telephone, telegraph, signal and electrical lines and appurtenances,
temporary and permanent track work, fencing, grading, alterations to or new
construction of drainage facilities, preliminary and construction engineering and contract
preparation. Additionally, temporary controls during construction must comply with
Section 8A-08, "Temporary Traffic Control Zones" of the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices ("MUTCD"), U.S. Department of Transportation.
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ARTICLE II) BNSF OBLIGATIONS
In consideration of the covenants of Agency set forth herein and the faithful
performance thereof, BNSF agrees as follows:
1. Upon Agency's payment to BNSF of an administrative fee in the sum of zero and
No/100 Dollars ($0.00), together with the Temporary Construction License Fee in the
sum of $0 and No/100 Dollars ($0.00), BNSF hereby grants to Agency, its successors
and assigns, upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, a
temporary non-exclusive license (hereinafter called, "Temporary Construction License")
to construct the Structure across or upon the portion of BNSF's right-of-way described
further on Exhibit A-1, excepting and reserving BNSF's rights, and the rights of any
others who have obtained, or may obtain, permission or authority from BNSF, to do the
following:
(a) Operate, maintain, renew and/or relocate any and all existing railroad
track or tracks, wires, pipelines and other facilities of like character upon,
over or under the surface of said right-of-way;
(b) Construct, operate, maintain, renew and/or relocate upon said right-of-
way, without limitation, such facilities as the BNSF may from time to time
deem appropriate, provided such facilities do not materially interfere with
the Agency's use of the Structure;
(c) Otherwise use or operate the right-of-way as BNSF may from time to time
deem appropriate, provided such use or operations does not materially
interfere with the Agency's use of the Structure; and
(d) Require the Agency or its contractor to execute a Temporary Construction
Crossing Agreement, for any temporary crossing requested to aid in the
construction of this Project.
The term of the Temporary Construction License begins on the Effective Date
and ends on the earlier of (i) substantial completion of the Structure, or (ii) eighteen
months following the Effective Date. The Temporary Construction License and related
rights given by BNSF to Agency in this provision are without warranty of title of any kind,
express or implied, and no covenant of warranty of title will be implied from the use of
any word or words herein contained. The Temporary Construction License is for
construction of the Structure only and shall not be used by Agency for any other
purpose. Agency acknowledges and agrees that Agency shall not have the right, under
the Temporary Construction License, to use the Structure for any other purpose than
construction. In the event Agency is evicted by anyone owning, or claiming title to or
any interest in said right-of-way, BNSF will not be liable to Agency for any damages,
losses or any expenses of any nature whatsoever. The granting of similar rights to
others, subsequent to the date of this Agreement, will not impair or interfere with the
rights granted to Agency herein.
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Upon Agency's payment to BNSF of the additional sum of $ zero and No/100
Dollars ($0.00), such payment to be made within thirty (30) days of issuing the Notice to
Proceed pursuant to Article III, Section 16 of this Agreement, and provided further that
Agency is in compliance with the term and conditions of this Agreement, BNSF will
grant to Agency, its successors and assigns, an easement (hereinafter called, the
"Easement") to enter upon and use that portion of BNSF's right-of-way as is necessary
to use and maintain the Structure, substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached to this
Agreement. If Agency fails to pay BNSF within the thirty day time period set forth in the
preceding sentence, BNSF may stop construction of the Project until full payment is
received by BNSF.
2. BNSF will furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for railroad work
required for the construction of the Project, such railroad work and the estimated cost
thereof being as shown on Exhibit D attached hereto and made a part hereof. In the
event construction on the Project has not commenced within six (6) months following
the Effective Date, BNSF may, in its sole and absolute discretion, revise the cost
estimates set forth in said Exhibit D. In such event, the revised cost estimates will
become a part of this Agreement as though originally set forth herein. Any item of work
incidental to the items listed on Exhibit D not specifically mentioned therein may be
included as a part of this Agreement upon written approval of Agency, which approval
will not be unreasonably withheld. Construction of the Project must include the following
railroad work by BNSF:
(a) Procurement of materials, equipment and supplies necessary for the
railroad work;
(b) Preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation;
(c) Furnishing of flagging services during construction of the Project as
required and set forth in further detail on Exhibit C;
(d) Furnishing engineering and inspection as required in connection with the
construction of the Project;
(e) Providing a contract project coordinator, at Agency's expense, to serve as
a project manager for the Project
3. BNSF will do all railroad work set forth in Article II, Section 2 above on an actual cost
basis, when BNSF, in its sole discretion, determines it is required by its labor
agreements to perform such work with its own employees working under applicable
collective bargaining agreements.
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4. Agency agrees to reimburse BNSF for work of an emergency nature caused by
Agency or Agency's contractor in connection with the Project which BNSF deems is
reasonably necessary for the immediate restoration of railroad operations, or for the
protection of persons or BNSF property. Such work may be performed by BNSF
without prior approval of Agency and Agency agrees to fully reimburse BNSF for all
such emergency work.
5. BNSF may charge Agency for insurance expenses, including self-insurance
expenses, when such expenses cover the cost of Employer's Liability (including, without
limitation, liability under the Federal Employer's Liability Act) in connection with the
construction of the Project. Such charges will be considered part of the actual cost of
the Project, regardless of the nature or amount of ultimate liability for injury, loss or
death to BNSF's employees, if any.
6. During the construction of the Project, BNSF will send Agency progressive
invoices detailing the costs of the railroad work performed by BNSF under this
Agreement. Agency must reimburse BNSF for completed force -account work within
thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice for such work. Upon completion of the Project,
BNSF will send Agency a detailed invoice of final costs, segregated as to labor and
materials for each item in the recapitulation shown on Exhibit D. Pursuant to this
section and Article IV, Section 7 herein, Agency must pay the final invoice within ninety
(90) days of the date of the final invoice. BNSF will assess a finance charge of .033%
per day (12% per annum) on any unpaid sums or other charges due under this
Agreement which are past its credit terms. The finance charge continues to accrue
daily until the date payment is received by BNSF, not the date payment is made or the
date postmarked on the payment. Finance charges will be assessed on delinquent
sums and other charges as of the end of the month and will be reduced by amounts in
dispute and any unposted payments received by the month's end. Finance charges will
be noted on invoices sent to Agency under this section.
ARTICLE III) AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
In consideration of the covenants of BNSF set forth herein and the faithful performance thereof,
Agency agrees as follows:
1. Agency must furnish to BNSF plans and specifications for the Project. One
digital copy of said plans (reduced size 11" x 17"), together with calculations, and
specifications in English Units, must be submitted to BNSF for approval prior to
commencement of any construction. BNSF will give Agency final written approval of the
plans and specifications substantially in the form of Exhibit E, attached to this
Agreement and made a part hereof. Upon BNSF's final written approval of the plans
and specifications, said plans and specifications will become part of this Agreement and
are hereby incorporated herein. Any approval of the plans and specifications by BNSF
shall in no way obligate BNSF in any manner with respect to the finished product design
and/or construction. Any approval by BNSF shall mean only that the plans and
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specifications meet the subjective standards of BNSF, and such approval by BNSF shall
not be deemed to mean that the plans and specifications or construction is structurally
sound and appropriate or that such plans and specifications meet applicable
regulations, laws, statutes or local ordinances and/or building codes.
2. Agency must make any required application and obtain all required permits and
approvals for the construction of the Project.
3. Agency must provide for and maintain minimum vertical and horizontal
clearances, as required in Exhibit C and as approved by BNSF as part of the plans and
specifications for the Project.
4. Agency must acquire all rights of way necessary for the construction of the
Project.
5. Agency must make any and all arrangements, in compliance with BNSF's Utility
Accommodation Manual (http:l/www.bnsf.com/communities/fags/pdf/utility.pdf), for the
installation or relocation of wire lines, pipe lines and other facilities owned by private
persons, companies, corporations, political subdivisions or public utilities other than
BNSF which may be necessary for the construction of the Project..
6. Agency must construct the Project as shown on the attached Exhibit A and do all
work ("Agency's Work") provided for in the plans and specifications for the Project,
except railroad work that will be performed by BNSF hereunder. Agency must furnish
all labor, materials, tools and equipment for the performance of Agency's Work. The
principal elements of Agency's Work are as follows:
(a) Construction of the Structure;
(b) All necessary grading and paving, including backfill of excavations and
restoration of disturbed vegetation on BNSF's right-of-way;
(c) Provide suitable drainage, both temporary and permanent;
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(e) Intentionally left blank;
(f) Intentionally left blank
(g) Provide appropriate pedestrian control during construction;
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(I) Installation and maintenance of an 8-ft. high fence and/or concrete
combination (throw fence) on the outside barrier of the Structure;
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(j) Job site cleanup including removal of all construction materials, concrete
debris, surplus soil, refuse, contaminated soils, asphalt debris, litter and
other waste materials to the satisfaction of BNSF.
7. Agency must apply and maintain said D.O.T. Crossing number 085597G in a
conspicuous location on the Structure.
8. Agency's Work must be performed by Agency or Agency's contractor in a
manner that will not endanger or interfere with the safe and timely operations of BNSF
and its facilities,
9. For any future inspection or maintenance, either routine or otherwise, performed
by subcontractors on behalf of the Agency, Agency shall require the subcontractors to
comply with the provisions of the attached Exhibit C and execute the agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit C-1. Prior to performing any future maintenance with its own
personnel, Agency shall: comply with all of BNSF's applicable safety rules and
regulations; require any Agency employee performing maintenance to complete the
safety training program at the BNSF's Internet Website "http://bnsfcontractor.com/";
notify BNSF when, pursuant to the requirements of Exhibit C, a flagger is required to be
present; procure, and have approved by BNSF's Risk Management Department,
Railroad Protective Liability insurance.
10. Agency must require its contractor(s) to notify BNSF's Roadmaster at least thirty
(30) calendar days prior to requesting a BNSF flagman in accordance with the
requirements of Exhibit C attached hereto. Additionally, Agency must require its
contractor(s) to notify BNSF's Manager of Public Projects thirty (30) calendar days prior
to commencing work on BNSF property or near BNSF tracks.
11. Agency or its contractor(s) must submit a digital of any plans (including
calculations in English Units) for proposed shoring, falsework or cribbing to be used
over, under, or adjacent to BNSF's tracks to BNSF's Manager of Public Projects for
approval. The shoring, falsework or cribbing used by Agency's contractor shall comply
with the BNSF Bridge Requirements set forth on Exhibit F and all applicable
requirements promulgated by state and federal agencies, departments, commissions
and other legislative bodies. If necessary, Agency must submit a digital copy of a
professionally engineered demolition plan, as set forth in Exhibit G, with applicable
calculations to BNSF's Manager of Public Projects.
12. Agency must include the following provisions in any contract with its provider(s)
performing work on said Project:
(a) The Provider is placed on notice that fiber optic, communication and
other cable lines and systems (collectively, the "Lines") owned by
various telecommunications companies may be buried on BNSF's
property or right-of-way. The locations of these Lines have been
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included on the plans based on information from the
telecommunications companies. The Provider will be responsible for
contacting BNSF and the telecommunications companies and notifying
them of any work that may damage these Lines or facilities and/or
interfere with their service. The Provider must also mark all Lines
shown on the plans or marked in the field in order to verify their
locations. The Provider must also use all reasonable methods when
working in the BNSF right-of-way or on BNSF property to determine if
any other Lines (fiber optic, cable, communication or otherwise) may
exist.
(b) The Provider will be responsible for the rearrangement of any facilities
or Lines determined to interfere with the construction. The Provider
must cooperate fully with any telecommunications company (ies) in
performing such rearrangements.
(c) Failure to mark or identify these Lines will be sufficient cause for BNSF
to stop construction at no cost to the Agency or BNSF until these items
are completed.
(d) In addition to the liability terms contained elsewhere in this Agreement,
the Provider hereby indemnifies, defends and holds harmless BNSF
for, from and against all cost, liability, and expense whatsoever
(including, without limitation, attorney's fees and court costs and
expenses) arising out of or in any way contributed to by any act or
omission of Provider, its subcontractors, agents and/or employees that
cause or in any way or degree contribute to (1) any damage to or
destruction of any Lines by Provider, and/or its subcontractors, agents
and/or employees, on BNSF's property or within BNSF's right-of-way,
(2) any injury to or death of any person employed by or on behalf of
any telecommunications company, and/or its contractor, agents and/or
employees, on BNSF's property or within BNSF's right-of-way, and/or
(3) any claim or cause of action for alleged loss of profits or revenue
by, or loss of service by a customer or user of such telecommunication
company(ies). THE LIABILITY ASSUMED BY PROVIDER WILL NOT
BE AFFECTED BY THE FACT, IF IT IS A FACT, THAT THE
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, INJURY, DEATH, CAUSE OF ACTION
OR CLAIM WAS OCCASIONED BY OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY THE
NEGLIGENCE OF BNSF, ITS AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES
OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS
ARE PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OR SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF BNSF. It is mutually
negotiated between the parties that the indemnification obligation
shall include all claims brought by Agency's employees against
BNSF, its agents, servants, employees or otherwise, and Agency
expressly waives its immunity under the industrial insurance act
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(RCW Title 51) and assumes potential liability for all actions
brought by its employees.
13. Agency must require compliance with the obligations set forth in this agreement,
including Exhibit C and Exhibit C-1, and incorporate in each prime contract for
construction of the Project, or the specifications therefor (i) the provisions set forth in
Article Ill and IV; and (ii) the provisions set forth in Exhibit C, Exhibit C-I, and Exhibit F
attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
14. Except as otherwise provided below in this Section 13, all construction work
performed hereunder by Agency for the Project will be pursuant to a contract or
contracts to be let by Agency, and all such contracts must include the following:
(a) All work performed under such contract or contracts within the limits of
BNSF's right-of-way must be performed in a good and workmanlike
manner in accordance with plans and specifications approved by BNSF;
(b) Changes or modifications during construction that affect safety or BNSF
operations must be subject to BNSF's approval;
(c) No work will be commenced within BNSF's right-of-way until each of the
prime contractors employed in connection with said work must have (i)
executed and delivered to BNSF an agreement in the form of Exhibit C-I,
and (ii) delivered to and secured BNSF's approval of the required
insurance; and
(d) To facilitate scheduling for the Project, Agency shall have its contractor
give BNSF's representative four (4) weeks advance notice of the proposed
times and dates for work windows. BNSF and Agency's contractor will
establish mutually agreeable work windows for the Project. BNSF has the
right at any time to revise or change the work windows, due to train
operations or service obligations. BNSF will not be responsible for any
additional costs and expenses resulting from a change in work windows.
Additional costs and expenses resulting from a change in work windows
shall be accounted for in the contractor's expenses for the Project.
(e) The plans and specifications for the Project must be in compliance with
the Bridge Requirements set forth on Exhibit F, attached to this
Agreement and incorporated herein.
15. Agency must advise the appropriate BNSF Manager of Public Projects, in writing,
of the completion date of the Project within thirty (30) days after such completion date.
Additionally, Agency must notify BNSF's Manager of Public Projects, in writing, of the
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date on which Agency and/or its Contractor will meet with BNSF for the purpose of
making final inspection of the Project.
16. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AGENCY HEREBY
RELEASES, INDEMNIFIES, DEFENDS AND HOLDS HARMLESS BNSF, ITS
AFFILIATED COMPANIES, PARTNERS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, LEGAL
REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES
AND AGENTS FOR, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES,
FINES, PENALTIES, COSTS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIENS, CAUSES OF ACTION,
SUITS, DEMANDS, JUDGMENTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES) OF ANY NATURE, KIND
OR DESCRIPTION OF ANY PERSON (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
EMPLOYEES OF THE PARTIES HERETO) OR ENTITY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
ARISING OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO (IN WHOLE OR IN PART)
(I) THE USE, OCCUPANCY OR PRESENCE OF AGENCY, ITS CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS IN, ON, OR ABOUT THE
CONSTRUCTION SITE, (II) THE PERFORMANCE, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM BY
THE AGENCY, ITS CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR
AGENTS, ITS WORK OR ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, (III) THE
SOLE OR CONTRIBUTING ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF AGENCY, ITS
CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS IN, ON, OR
ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE, (IV) AGENCY'S BREACH OF THE
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION LICENSE OR EASEMENT GRANTED TO AGENCY
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE II OF THIS AGREEMENT, (V) ANY RIGHTS OR
INTERESTS GRANTED TO AGENCY PURSUANT TO THE TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE OR EASEMENT DISCUSSED IN ARTICLE II OF THIS
AGREEMENT, (VI) AGENCY'S OCCUPATION AND USE OF BNSF'S PROPERTY
OR RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SUBSEQUENT
MAINTENANCE OF THE STRUCTURE BY AGENCY, OR (VII) AN ACT OR
OMISSION OF AGENCY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, INVITEES, EMPLOYEES OR
CONTRACTORS OR ANYONE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY ANY
OF THEM, OR ANYONE THEY CONTROL OR EXERCISE CONTROL OVER. THE
LIABILITY ASSUMED BY AGENCY WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THE FACT, IF IT
IS A FACT, THAT THE DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, INJURY OR DEATH WAS
OCCASIONED BY OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF BNSF, ITS
AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
THAT SUCH CLAIMS ARE PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OR SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF BNSF. It is mutually negotiated
between the parties that the indemnification obligation shall include all claims
brought by Agency's employees against BNSF, its agents, servants, employees
or otherwise, and Agency expressly waives its immunity under the industrial
insurance act (RCW Title 51) and assumes potential liability for all actions
brought by its employees.
17. Agency must give BNSF's Manager of Public Projects written notice to proceed
("Notice to Proceed") with the railroad work after receipt of necessary funds for the
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Project. BNSF will not begin the railroad work (including, without limitation,
procurement of supplies, equipment or materials) until written notice to proceed is
received from Agency.
ARTICLE IV) JOINT OBLIGATIONS
IN CONSIDERATION of the premises, the parties hereto mutually agree to the
following:
1. All work contemplated in this Agreement must be performed in a good and
workmanlike manner and each portion must be promptly commenced by the party
obligated hereunder to perform the same and thereafter diligently prosecuted to
conclusion in its logical order and sequence. Furthermore, any changes or
modifications during construction which affect BNSF will be subject to BNSF's written
approval prior to the commencement of any such changes or modifications from the NW
Division Manager Engineering Services.
2. The work hereunder must be done in accordance with the Bridge Requirements
set forth on Exhibit F and the detailed plans and specifications approved by BNSF.
3. Agency must require its contractor(s) to reasonably adhere to the Project's
construction schedule for all Project work. The parties hereto mutually agree that
BNSF's failure to complete the railroad work in accordance with the construction
schedule due to inclement weather or unforeseen railroad emergencies will not
constitute a breach of this Agreement by BNSF and will not subject BNSF to any
liability. Regardless of the requirements of the construction schedule, BNSF reserves
the right to reallocate the labor forces assigned to complete the railroad work in the
event of an emergency to provide for the immediate restoration of railroad operations of
either (BNSF or its related railroads) or to protect persons or property on or near any
BNSF owned property. BNSF will not be liable for any additional costs or expenses
resulting from any such reallocation of its labor forces. The parties mutually agree that
any reallocation of labor forces by BNSF pursuant to this provision and any direct or
indirect consequences or costs resulting from any such reallocation will not constitute a
breach of this Agreement by BNSF.
4. BNSF will have the right to stop construction work on the Project if any of the
following events take place: (i) Agency (or any of its contractors) performs the Project
work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by BNSF; (ii)
Agency (or any of its contractors), in BNSF's opinion, prosecutes the Project work in a
manner that is hazardous to BNSF property, facilities or the safe and expeditious
movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is
canceled during the course of the Project; or (iv) Agency fails to pay BNSF for the
Temporary Construction License or the Easement pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of this
Agreement. The work stoppage will continue until all necessary actions are taken by
Agency or its contractor to rectify the situation to the satisfaction of BNSF's Division
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Engineer or until proof of additional insurance has been delivered to and accepted by
BNSF. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Temporary Construction
License, or (iii) the Easement, BNSF may immediately terminate the Temporary
Construction License or the Easement. Any such work stoppage under this provision
will not give rise to any liability on the part of BNSF. BNSF's right to stop the work is in
addition to any other rights BNSF may have including, but not limited to, actions or suits
for damages or lost profits. In the event that BNSF desires to stop construction work on
the Project, BNSF agrees to immediately notify the following individual in writing:
Robin Tischmak
City Engineer
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
5. Agency must supervise and inspect the operations of all Agency contractors to
ensure compliance with the plans and specifications approved by BNSF, the terms of
this Agreement and all safety requirements of BNSF. If BNSF determines that proper
supervision and inspection are not being performed by Agency personnel at any time
during construction of the Project, BNSF has the right to stop construction (within or
adjacent to its operating right-of-way). Construction of the Project will not proceed until
Agency corrects the situation to BNSF's reasonable satisfaction. If BNSF feels the
situation is not being corrected in an expeditious manner, BNSF will immediately notify
Robin Tischmak
City Engineer
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
for appropriate corrective action.
6. Agency agrees to provide, to the BNSF Manager Evidence Preservation, such
Project documentation and records as are agreed to between the parties including: any
project applications; any letters of approval and/or authorization forms (eg. PR-1240 or
the equivalent); any and all payment Voucher forms requesting FHWA reimbursement
(eg. PR-20 or the equivalent) or any other such project authorization or funding records
as BNSF may request from time to time. Such records will be provided by the Agency
to BNSF on a mutually agreeable schedule or within two (2) months after such records
are generated or received by the Agency. Section 130 Documentation shall be
provided to BNSF in the one of the following manners:
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Manager Evidence Preservation
2600 Lou Menk Drive, AOB-3
Fort Worth, Texas 76131
Or electronically to:
Manager Evidence Preservation
Section130(�bnsf.corn
7. Pursuant to this section and Article II, Section 6 herein, Agency must reimburse
BNSF in full for the actual costs of all work performed by BNSF under this Agreement
(including taxes, such as applicable sales and use taxes, business and occupation
taxes, and similar taxes), less BNSF's Share as set forth in Article IV, Section 6 herein.
BNSF's Share must be paid upon completion of the Project.
In any action brought under this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to
recover its actual costs and attorneys fees pursuant to California Civil Code Section
1717, as well as other litigation costs, including expert witness fees. The prevailing
Party shall also be entitled to recover all actual attorneys fees and litigation costs
incurred in connection with the enforcement of a judgment arising from such action or
proceeding.
8. All expenses detailed in statements sent to Agency pursuant to Article II, Section
6 herein will comply with the terms and provisions of the Title 23 U.S. Code, Title 23
Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal -Aid Policy Guide, U.S. Department of
Transportation, as amended from time to time, which manual is hereby incorporated into
and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The parties mutually agree that
BNSF's preliminary engineering, design, and contract preparation costs described in
Article II, Section 2 herein are part of the costs of the Project even though such work
may have preceded the date of this Agreement.
9. The parties mutually agree that neither construction activities for the Project, nor
future maintenance of the Structure once completed, will be permitted during the fourth
quarter of each calendar year. Emergency work will be permitted only upon prior
notification to BNSF's Network Operations Center (telephone number: 800 832-5452).
The parties hereto mutually understand and agree that trains cannot be subjected to
delay during this time period.
10. Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IV, Section 9 above, the
construction of the Project will not commence until Agency gives BNSF's Manager of
Public Projects thirty (30) days prior written notice of such commencement. The
commencement notice will reference D.O.T. Crossing No. 085597G and must state the
time that construction activities will begin.
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11. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, the terms and conditions stated in Exhibit F, BNSF and
Agency agree to the following terms upon completion of construction of the Project:
(a) Agency will own and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Structure,
the highway approaches, and appurtenances thereto, lighting, drainage
and any access roadways to BNSF gates installed pursuant to this
Agreement. BNSF may, at its option, perform maintenance on the
Structure in order to avoid conflicts with train operations. BNSF will notify
Agency prior to performing any such maintenance on the Structure. In the
event such maintenance involves emergency repairs, BNSF will notify
Agency at its earliest opportunity. Agency must fully reimburse BNSF for
the costs of maintenance performed by BNSF pursuant to this subsection
(b)
(b) Agency must, at Agency's sole cost and expense, keep the Structure
painted and free from graffiti.
(c) Agency must provide BNSF with any and all necessary permits and
maintain roadway traffic controls, at no cost to BNSF, whenever requested
by BNSF to allow BNSF to inspect the Structure or to make emergency
repairs thereto.
(d) It is expressly understood by Agency and BNSF that any right to install
utilities will be governed by a separate permit or license agreement
between the parties hereto.
(e) Agency must keep the Structure and surrounding areas clean and free
from birds, pigeons, scavengers, vermin, creatures and other animals.
(f) If Agency (including its contractors and agents) or BNSF, on behalf of
Agency, performs (i) alterations or modifications to the Structure, or (ii)
any maintenance or other work on the Structure with heavy tools,
equipment or machinery at ground surface level horizontally within 25'-0"
of the centerline of the nearest track, or (iii) any maintenance or other
work outside the limits of the deck of the Structure vertically above the top
of the rail, then Agency or its contractors and/or agents must procure and
maintain the following insurance coverage, which may be changed from
time to time:
Railroad Protective Liability insurance naming only BNSF as the
Insured with coverage of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and
$10,000,000 in the aggregate. The policy shall be issued on a
standard ISO form CG 00 35 12 04 and include the following:
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• Endorsed to include the Pollution Exclusion Amendment
• Endorsed to include the Limited Seepage and Pollution
Endorsement.
• Endorsed to remove any exclusion for punitive damages.
• Endorsed to include Evacuation Expense Coverage Endorsement.
• No other endorsements restricting coverage may be added.
• The original policy must be provided to BNSF prior to performing
any work or services under this Agreement
• Definition of "Physical Damage to Property" shall be endorsed to
read: "means direct and accidental loss of or damage to all property
owned by any named insured and all property in any named
insured' care, custody, and control arising out of the acts or
omissions of the contractor named on the Declarations.
As used in this paragraph, "BNSF" means "Burlington Northern Santa
Fe, LLC", "BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY" and the subsidiaries,
successors, assigns and affiliates of each.
In lieu of providing a Railroad Protective Liability Policy, Agency may
participate in BNSF's Blanket Railroad Protective Liability Insurance
Policy if available to Agency or its contractors. The limits of coverage
are the same as above.
12. Agency hereby grants to BNSF, at no cost or expense to BNSF, a permanent
right of access from Agency property to BNSF tracks for maintenance purposes.
13. Agency must provide one set of digital as -built plans (prepared in English Units)
to BNSF, as well as one set of computer diskettes containing as built CAD drawings of
the Structure and identifying the software used for the CAD drawings. The "as built
plans" must comply with the Bridge Requirements set forth on Exhibit F and depict all
information in BNSF engineering stationing and mile post pluses. The "as built plans"
must also include plan and profile, structural bridge drawings and specifications, and
drainage plans. All improvements and facilities must be shown.
14. Subject to the restrictions imposed by Article IV, Section 9 above and in
accordance with the requirements of Article III, Section 9 above, Agency must notify and
obtain prior authorization from BNSF's Manager of Public Projects before entering
BNSF's right-of-way for INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE purposes, and the BNSF
Manager of Public Projects will determine if flagging is required. If the construction work
hereunder is contracted, Agency must require its prime contractor(s) to comply with the
obligations set forth in Exhibit C and Exhibit C-1, as the same may be revised from time
to time. Agency will be responsible for its contractor(s) compliance with such
obligations.
15. In the event that BNSF shall deem it necessary or desirable in the future, in the
performance of its duty as a common carrier, to raise or lower the grade or change the
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alignment of its tracks or to lay additional track or tracks or to build other facilities in
connection with the operation of its railroad, BNSF shall, at its expense, have full right to
make such changes or additions, provided such changes or additions do not change or
alter the Structure herein proposed to be constructed and provided further, however,
that should it become necessary or desirable in the future to change, alter, widen or
reconstruct the Structure to accommodate railroad projects, the cost of such work,
including any cost incidental to alteration of railroad or highway facilities made
necessary by the alteration of the Structure shall be the sole responsibility of Agency.
16. Agency may, at Agency's sole expense, alter or reconstruct the highway
components of the Structure if necessary or desirable, due to traffic conditions or
pedestrian or other recreational traffic, provided, however, that any such alteration or
reconstruction must receive BNSF's prior written approval as evidenced by either a
supplement to this Agreement, or execution of a new agreement that provides for the
termination of this Agreement. Furthermore, any alteration or reconstruction of the
highway components of the Structure will be covered by a Commission Order.
17. Any books, papers, records and accounts of the parties hereto relating to the
work hereunder or the costs or expenses for labor and material connected with the
construction will at all reasonable times be open to inspection and audit by the agents
and authorized representatives of the parties hereto, as well as the State of
Washington and the Federal Highway Administration, for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final BNSF invoice under this Agreement.
18. The covenants and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the
preceding sentence, neither patty hereto may assign any of its rights or obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
19. In the event construction of the Project does not commence within eighteen
months of the Effective Date, this Agreement will become null and void.
20. Neither termination nor expiration of this Agreement will release either party from
any liability or obligation under this Agreement, whether of indemnity or otherwise,
resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the date of termination
or expiration.
21. To the maximum extent possible, each provision of this Agreement will be
interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any
provision of this Agreement is prohibited by, or held to be invalid under, applicable law,
such provision will be ineffective solely to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity and
the remainder of the provision will be enforceable.
22. This Agreement (including exhibits and other documents, manuals, etc.
incorporated herein) is the full and complete agreement between BNSF and Agency
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with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior
agreements between the parties hereto.
23. Any notice provided for herein or concerning this Agreement must be in vvhUng
and will be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified nnai|, return receipt
requested, tothe parties etthe following addresses:
AGENCY:
BNGPaManager ofPublic Projects
Richard VVWaqnor
2454Occidental Avenue South Ste 2O
Seattle, VVAgO134
206.625.6152
Richard.VVmqnor(cDBNGF.corn
RobinTischDlak
City Engineer
City ofTukwila
G3O0GouthC8nt8[Blvd, Suite 100
Tukwila, VVAQ8188
(206)431-2455
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed and attested by its duly qualified and authorized officials as of the day and
year first above written.
WITNESS:
WITNESS:
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BNSF R4ILWAY COMPANY
By.7-41/v( /(
Printed Name: Richard Wagner
Title: Manager Public Projects NW
Division — ID, WA & BC
AGENCY
Printed Name: Allan Ekberg
Title:
Mayor, City of Tukwila
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City of Tukwila
City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Zak Idan, Chair; Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Henry Hash, Hari Ponnekanti, Ryan Larson, Cyndy Knighton, Jack Pace,
Steve Carstens, Mike Perfetti, Gail Labanara, Laurel Humphrey
Guest: Todd Bennett, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Inc.
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Idan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Contract Completion: Major Maintenance of Three Bridges
Staff is seeking Council approval of contract completion and release of retainage to Razz Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $2,642,339.81 for the Major Maintenance of Three Bridges Project. This project
included seismic retrofits and major rehabilitation work on the Beacon Avenue Bridge, Frank Zepp
Bridge, and Grady Way Bridge, and was completed on time and under budget. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 4, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. BNSF Flagging and Inspection Services
Staff is seeking Council approval of BNSF's increased flagging and inspection costs for the
remainder of the Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation Project. An Overpass
Agreement currently in effect allows the City and its contractor to work in the BNSF right-of-way
and paysforthe required railroad flagging and inspection services performed by BNSF. The original
flagging and inspection fees were estimated at $149,428, and Amendment No. 1 approved an
additional $300,000. BNSF is requesting an additional $150,000 to finish the project. Committee
members expressed frustration at the continued cost increases and asked why BNSF cannot
provide better estimates at the beginning of the project. BSNF determines the number of flaggers
based on safety risks and the City must pay. Councilmember Kruller stated she will bring this up
with National League of Cities. Staff does not expect any more flagging charges before the project
completion. The total project is expected to cost below the total budget as well as below the total
Federal Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee grant. Chair Idan suggested assuming a higher
number of flaggers in future dealings with BSNF. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
FEBRUARY 4, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Grant Acceptance: Green the Green
Staff is seeking Council approval to sign an agreement with the Rose Foundation for $25,000 for the
Green the Green Project. Green the Green is a public -private partnership that will restore sections for
the Green/Duwamish River to provide habitat for ESA -listed Puget Sound Chinook salmon. The Rose
Foundation funding requires no City match and will be used to extend the project area to the south,
restoring an additional 450 lineal feet of shoreline with native vegetation. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 4, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
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