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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBissell & Karn - Design/Constr. of Bridge & Road Appr. AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF BRIDGE AND ROAD APPROACHES AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING OF THE GRAVES CREEK-MONTEREY ROAD BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF ATASCADERO BRIDGE NO. 49C-277 This Agreement, made and entered into this Nineteenth day of February , 1986 , by and between the City of Atascadero, State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" , and Bissell & Karn, Inc. , doing business as a corporation, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 495 , Sacramento, California , 95825 , hereinafter referred to as "ENGINEER" . WITNESSETH: THAT WHEREAS , CITY requires engineering services for the design engineering, detail plans and construction engineering of a bridge and road approach project described as follows: Bridge and Approaches Monterey Road at Graves Creek, City of Atascadero Bridge No. 49C-277 AND, WHEREAS, ENGINEER is duly licensed as a registered professional engineer in the State of California and is qualified and experienced to provide such engineering services. NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and ENGINEER, for the consideration hereinafter named, agree as follows. ARTICLE I ENGINEER' S SERVICES ENGINEER shall perform the engineering services set forth as follows : A. Phase I -- Preliminary Design 1. Gather and analyze existing data. The CITY will provide the following: Any foundation reports, hydraulics reports , site maps with survey data , road alignment and profiles and utility plans that it has available. 2 . Supplement existing surveys with site specific profiles with planned pier and channel locations for slope protection and foundation design. 3 . Prepare Bridge General Plan and Type Selection report. 4 . Coordinate all work with CITY and Caltrans so that approval and final design can proceed in an expeditious manner. B. Phase II -- Final Design 1 . ENGINEER shall make necessary provisions in the plans to carry all known utility lines through the bridge. 2 . Complete project bridge design plans, specifications with a detailed estimate and breakdown of construction costs for final approval by CITY and State. 3 . ENGINEER will furnish CITY with two typed copies of approved technical specifications which are to be complete and ready for inclusion into the contract documents for bidding purposes and further processing by CITY. 4 . ENGINEER shall make required revisions to plans , specifications and estimate necessary to obtain final approval of plans, specifications and estimate for bridge and approaches. 5. ENGINEER will furnish CITY with mylar copies of drawing sheets for the design plans, which will be retained in ownership by CITY at the completion of the project. The CITY will hold the ENGINEER harmless for use of these plans other than for this project . C. Phase III ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD Consult with CITY and contractors during the pre-bid and assist CITY in obtaining competitive bids. D. Phase IV CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING A city engineer will be in responsible charge. During construction of the project, ENGINEER shall : 1 . Furnish an on-site inspector and provide periodic reviews by a bridge construction engineer. 2 . Perform construction staking on a needs basis. 3 . Perform materials testing on a needs basis in accordance with Caltrans requirements. 4 . Review shop plans, falsework plans, and working drawings. ARTICLE II ENGINEER' S FEE As consideration for providing services outlined in Phases I and II of Article I , CITY shall pay ENGINEER a lump sum for design not to exceed $11 ,064 .77 . As consideration for providing services outlined in Phases III and IV of Article I , CITY shall pay ENGINEER a sum for construction engineering not to exceed $28 ,956 .61 . The above cost estimates are based on detailed manpower estimates for each work item of the contract services, ENGINEER' s salary cost and overhead rates, and detailed direct cost estimates. The backup estimate for design (Phases I & II ) is attached as EXHIBIT A. The backup estimate for construction (Phase III & IV) is attached as EXHIBIT B. ARTICLE III PAYMENT FOR SERVICES Invoices will be submitted by ENGINEER at monthly intervals and payment to ENGINEER, as prescribed in Article II , is to be made based on the percentage of work completed. The total fee, less previous payments, shall be due and payable on submission of the completed work. The percentage of completion will be estimated by ENGINEER on the basis of the ratio of work done to the total work contemplated by this contract. ENGINEER agrees that the cost principals and procedures of Part 1-15 of the Federal Procurement Regulations shall be used to determine the allowability of individual items of cost. ENGINEER shall maintain accounting records and any other evidences pertaining to the costs incurred on the project in accordance with normal procedures for contracts and shall make the records available to CITY, State and Federal Highway Administration or their duly authorized representatives during the contract period and for a period of three years from the date of final payment. ARTICLE IV TIME OF BEGINNING AND COMPLETION OF SERVICES Work on the project will begin no later than ten ( 10) calendar days after receipt of letter of notification to proceed, with the plans, specifications and estimate for bridge and approaches completed for approval by CITY and State within 70 calendar days after notification to proceed. It is agreed between the parties to this Agreement that ENGINEER cannot be responsible for delays occasioned by factors beyond his control , nor by factors which could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time the Agreement was prepared. ARTICLE V MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS It is further mutually agreed by the parties hereto: A. That ENGINEER will not begin work on any of the services listed in Article I until CITY directs him in writing to proceed. B. That the estimates of construction costs "for the project provided for herein are to be prepared by ENGINEER through exercise of his experience and judgement in applying presently available cost data, but it is recognized that ENGINEER has no control over cost of labor and materials or over competitive bidding procedures and market conditions, so that he cannot warrant that the project construction costs will not vary from his cost estimates. C. That CITY shall make available to ENGINEER all technical data in CITY' s possession, including maps, surveys, borings, and other information required by ENGINEER and relating to his work. D. That if any portion of the project covered by this Agreement and designed or specified by ENGINEER shall be suspended, abated, abandoned, or terminated, CITY shall pay ENGINEER for the services rendered for such suspended, abated, abandoned, or terminated work. The payment is to be based insofar as possible on the amount established in this Agreement, or where the Agreement cannot be applied, the payment shall be based upon a reasonable estimate as mutually agreed of the percentage of the work completed. E. That in the event of any legal or other controversy requiring the services of ENGINEER in providing expert testimony in connection with the project, except actions brought by either party against the other, and, except suits or claims by third parties against CITY arising out of errors or omissions of ENGINEER, CITY shall pay ENGINEER for services rendered in regard to such legal or other controversy, including costs of preparation for the controversy, on the basis of ENGINEER' s salary cost and overhead rates and detailed direct cost at the rate shown in Exhibit A. F. That ENGINEER will not commence any work until he obtains , at his own expense, all required insurance. Such insurance must have the approval of CITY as to limit, form, and amount. The types of insurance ENGINEER is required to obtain and maintain for the full period of the contract will be comprehensive General Liability insurance, Professional Liability insurance, and Workers' Compensation. As evidence of specified insurance coverage, CITY may, in lieu of actual policies , accept certificates issued by the insurance carrier showing such policies in force for the specified period. Each policy or certificate will bear an endorsement or statement waiving right of cancellation or reduction in coverage within 30 days notice in writing to be delivered by registered mail to CITY. 1 . Comprehensive General Liability Insurance: ENGINEER shall submit written evidence that he has obtained, for the period of the contract , full Comprehensive General Liability insurance coverage. This coverage will provide for both bodily injury and property damage. The bodily injury portion will include coverage for injury, sickness or disease, and death, arising directly or indirectly out of, or in connection with, the performance of work under this contract, and will provide for a limit of not less than $500 ,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injury, sickness or disease to or death of one person, and a total limit of $1 ,000 ,000 for damages arising out of bodily injury, sickness or disease, and death of two or more persons in any one occurrence. 2 . The property damage portion will provide for a limit of not less than $500 ,000 for all damages arising out of injury to or destruction of property of others arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with the performance of work under contract and in any one occurrence. 3 . ENGINEER shall also obtain professional liability insurance in the amount of $250 ,000 . ENGINEER' s liability insurance policy shall be endorsed as primary insurance. 4 . Workers' Compensation Insurance: ENGINEER will submit written evidence that he has obtained for the period of the contract full Workers ' Compensation Insurance coverage for all persons whom they employ or may employ in carrying out the work under this contract. This insurance will be in strict accordance with the requirements of the most current and applicable State Workers ' Compensation Insurance laws. G. That in the event it becomes necessary for the State or CITY to make a special field inspection trip during the progress of the design work, it shall be the duty of ENGINEER to accompany the inspection party when requested. There will be no additional compensation to ENGINEER for one special field inspection trip. H. That no change in the character or extent of the work to be performed by ENGINEER shall be made except by supplemental agreement in writing between CITY and ENGINEER. The supplemental agreement shall set forth the proposed changes of work, adjustment of time, and adjustment of the fee to be paid by CITY to ENGINEER, if any. I . That duly authorized representatives of the State , CITY, and Federal Highway Administration shall have right of access to ENGINEER' s technical plans, files, and records relating to the project included in this Agreement, and may review the work at appropriate stages during performance of the work. J. That ENGINEER will be granted time extensions for delays beyond ENGINEER' s control . Time extensions will be equal to the length of the delay or as otherwise agreed to between ENGINEER and CITY. The prices established in Article II , Engineer' s Fees , are based on commencing work within ten ( 10 ) calendar days upon receipt of Notice to Proceed. Any delays to the schedule in excess of six months by factors beyond ENGINEER' s control may require an adjustment of the fixed price fee set forth in Article II . K. Reproducible copies of tracings, plans, specifications, and maps prepared or obtained under the terms of this Agreement will be delivered to and become the property of CITY. Basic survey notes and sketches , charts, computations , and other data prepared or obtained under this Agreement will be made available , upon request, to CITY. One copy of final design calculations for structural , mechanical and electrical components shall be furnished to CITY. The CITY will hold the ENGINEER harmless for use of these plans other than for this project. L. That all claims, counter-claims, disputes, and other matters in question between CITY and ENGINEER arising out of or relating to this Agreement or in the breach thereof will be presented to the City Council of CITY for consideration. In the event that the City Council cannot resolve the matter or matters to the satisfaction of ENGINEER, ENGINEER may undertake whatever legal actions against CITY as are available to him and as he deems necessary. M. That ENGINEER agrees to protect, defend, and indemnify CITY, its officers, agents and employees from claims relating to reasonable losses or damages sustained by any person, including employees of the parties hereto, and occasioned by the negligent acts, errors , or omissions of ENGINEER, his agents or employees, in the performance of this Agreement. N. That ENGINEER will comply with all Federal , State and local laws and ordinances as may be applicable to the performance of work under this Agreement. O. That ENGINEER will endorse plans, specifications, reports, and documents in accordance with applicable portions of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. P. The bridge shall be designed in accordance with provisions of Section 8 of the California Department of Transportation Local Programs Manual , Volume I . Q. This Agreement is between CITY and ENGINEER. The work under this contract shall not be sublet or transferred to another firm, company or corporation without the approval of CITY. ARTICLE VI COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 FOR FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS During the performance of this contract, ENGINEER for itself , its assignees, and successors in interest, agrees as follows: A. Compliance with Regulations: ENGINEER will comply with the regulations of the Department of Transportation relative to non-discrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Commerce (Title 49 , Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21 , hereinafter referred to as "Regulations" ) , which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract. B. Non-Discrimination: ENGINEER, with regard to the work performed by it after award and prior to completion of the contract work, will not discriminate on the ground of race , color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. ENGINEER will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21 . 5 of Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations. C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by ENGINEER for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by ENGINEER of ENGINEER' s obligations under this contract and Regulations relative to non-discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin. D. Information and Reports: ENGINEER will provide all information and reports required by Regulations, or orders and instructions issued pursuant thereto, and will permit access to its books, records , other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by CITY, Caltrans , or the Federal Highway Administration to be pertinent to instructions. Where any information required of ENGINEER is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, ENGINEER shall so certify to CITY, Caltrans, or the Federal Highway Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. E. Sanctions for Non-Compliance: In the event of ENGINEER' s non-compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this contract, CITY shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may determine to be appropriate including, but not limited to: 1. Withholding of- payments to ENGINEER under the contract until ENGINEER complies, and/or 2 . Cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. F. Incorporation of Provisions: ENGINEER will include the provisions of paragraphs A. through F. of this Article VI in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by Regulations, orders, or instructions issued pursuant thereto. ENGINEER will take such action with respect to any subcontractor or procurement as the State Highway Department or the Federal Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for non-compliance. Provided, however, that in the event ENGINEER becomes involved in or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, ENGINEER may request CITY to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of CITY, and in addition, ENGINEER may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States. ARTICLE VII INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ENGINEER, in accordance with his status as an independent contractor, covenants and agrees that he will neither hold himself out as nor claim to be an officer or employee of CITY by reason hereof, and that he will not by reason hereof make any claim, demand or application or for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of CITY, including , but not limited to, Workers' Compensation coverage, unemployment insurance benefits, social security coverage, or retirement membership or credit. ARTICLE VIII COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES ENGINEER warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for ENGINEER, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee , commission, percentage, brokerage fee , gift , or contingent fee. ARTICLE IX SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs , successors, executors, administrators, and assigns of the respective parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. Submitted: CITY OF ATASCADERO, a political subdivision of the State of California Paul M. Sensibaug �1 Director, Department of By ► `� S�� Public Works "Ehairinad of the City Council APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST: LEGAL PROPRIE111 Y Clerk of the City Council , State of California BY/f, BISSELL & KARN, INC. a corporation By Title Herein above referred to as ENGINEER CERTIFICATION OF LOCAL AGENCY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Director of the Department of Public Works of the City of Atascadero, and that the above engineering firm or his representative has not been required, directly or indirectly as an express or implied condition in connection with obtaining or carrying out this Agreement to: a. Employ or retain, or agree to employ or retain, any firm or person; or b. Pay, or agree to pay, to any firm, person, or organization, any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind; except as here expressed stated ( if any) : None I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished the State Department of Transportation, in connection with this Agreement involving participation of Federal-aid Highway funds, and is subject to applicable State and Federal laws , both criminal and civil. Date (Signature) CERTIFICATION OF CONSULTANT I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Branch Manager and duly authorized representative of the firm of Bissell & Karn, Inc. , whose address is 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 495 , Sacramento, California 95825 , and that neither I nor the above firm I here represent has: a. Employed or retained for a commission, percentage , brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above Engineer) to solicit or secure this Agreement; or b. Agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of any firm of person in connection with carrying out the Agreement; or C. Paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above Engineer) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out the Agreement; except as here expressly stated ( if any) : None I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished to the State Department of Transportation in connection with this Agreement involving participation of Federal-aid highway funds, and is subject to applicable State and Federal laws, both criminal and civil . Z" . rt r 2 Z - - Date (Signature) EXHIBIT A CITY OF ATASCADERO MONTEREY ROAD AT GRAVES CREEK DESIGN COST ESTIMATE Direct Labor Hours Rate Amount Senior Engineer 8 24 .00 192.00 Associate Engineer 75 22 . 50 1 ,687 .50 Engineering Technician 55 16 .00 880 .00 Clerical 8 6 .35 50 .80 SUBTOTAL - DIRECT COSTS $ 2 ,810 .30 Indirect Costs Overhead Rate 148% SUBTOTAL - INDIRECT COSTS 4 ,159 .24 Direct Costs (Except Labor) Supplementary Surveys 640 .00 Travel and Per diem 1 ,350 .00 Mylar Reproducibles (est. 12 sheets) 432 .00 Plans (est. 10 sets) 170 .00 Specifications ( 10 sets) 60 .00 SUBTOTAL - DIRECT COSTS (except labor) $ 2 ,652 .00 TOTAL 9 ,621.54 FEE 1 ,443 ,23 TOTAL COST $11 ,064 .77 EXHIBIT B CITY OF ATASCADERO MONTEREY ROAD AT GRAVES CREEK CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING COST ESTIMATE Direct Labor Hours Rate Amount Senior Engineer 8 24 .00 192 .00 Associate Engineer 100 20 .00 2 ,000 .00 Inspector 320 16 .00 5 ,120 .00 Clerical 16 7 .00 112 .00 SUBTOTAL - DIRECT COSTS $ 7 ,424 .00 Indirect Costs Overhead Rate 148% SUBTOTAL - INDIRECT COSTS $ 10 ,987 .52 Direct Costs (Except Labor) Construction Surveys $ 2 ,560 .00 Materials Testing 2 ,000 .00 Travel & Per diem 2 ,400 .00 SUBTOTAL - DIRECT COSTS (Except Labor) $ 6 ,960 .00 TOTAL $ 25 ,371 .52 FEE 3 ,585 .09 TOTAL 28 ,956 .61