SS9402-CS 941025AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
OWNER
AND
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO. SS9402 - GRAPEVINE CREEK III, IV AND BETHEL ROAD
PROJECT
OCTOBER 25, 1994
DRAFT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARTIES ................................. I
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ................................... I
SECTION I -
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
BASIC SERVICES ................................... 1
Description of Basic Services ........................... 1
Not part of this Agreement ............................. · 1
Preliminary Design Phase .............................. 1
Design Phase (Final) ................................. 2
Bidding Phase ...................................... 2
Construction Phase - Administration of the Construction Contract . 3
Operational Phase .................................. 4
SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES .............................. 4
2.1 General ......................................... 4
2.2 Not part of this Agreement ............................. 5
2.3 Other Additional Services ............................. 5
SECTION
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES .......................... 7
Owner's Representative .............................. 7
Provide Existing Data ................................ 7
Provide Standards .................................. 7
Provide Soils and Geotechnical Engineering ................. 8
Provide Land Surveys ................................ 8
Provide Access .................................... 8
Examine Documents ................................. 8
Provide Environmental Studies .......................... 8
Provide Accounting and Other Services .................... 8
Provide Advertising ................................. 9
Provide Prompt Notice ............................... 9
Approvals and Decisions .............................. 9
SECTION
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4 - PERIODS OF SERVICE ............................... 9
Generally ......................................... 9
Period of Service for Each Phase ........................ 9
Completion of Services ............................... 9
Bidding (or Negotiating) Phase .......................... 10
Construction Phase ................................. 10
Operational Phase .................................. 10
Changes ......................................... 10
Prompt Authorization to Proceed ........................ 10
Delay ........................................... 1 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued
Page
SECTION 5 - PAYMENTS TO ENGINEER ............................ 1 1
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Payment Terms Defined .............................. 11
Basis and Amount of Compensation for Basic Services ......... 12
Basis and Amount of Compensation for Additional Services ...... 12
Intervals of Payments Under Lump Sum Basis of Payment ....... 12
Other Provisions Concerning Payments .................... .13
SECTION 6 - CONSTRUCTION COST AND OPINIONS OF COST ............ 14
6.1 Construction Cost .................................. 14
6.2 Opinions of Probable Construction Cost ................... 14
SECTION
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13
7.14
7.15
7 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS .......................... 15
Standard of Care ........ · ........................... 15
Termination ....................................... 15
Reuse of Documents ................................ 15
Engineer's Liability .................................. 16
Insurance ........................................ 16
Controlling Law .................................... 17
Successors and Assigns .............................. 17
Not part of this Agreement ............................. 17
Equal Employment and Nondiscrimination ................... 17
Indemnification .................................... 17
Construction Procedures .............................. 18
Not part of this Agreement ............................. 18
Changes and Modifications ............................ 18
Severability and Waiver ............................... 18
Extent of Agreement ................................ 18
APPENDIX--DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES ..... 20
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
AND
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
DRAFT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of this 25th day of October, 1994, between City of
Coppell, Texas with principal offices at 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas,
75019, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER", and HDR Engineering, Inc., with offices
at 12700 Hillcrest Road, Suite 125, Dallas, Texas 75230-2096, hereinafter referred
to as "ENGINEER," for Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Project No. SS9402 Grapevine
Creek III, IV and Bethel Road hereinafter called the "PROJECT."
OWNER and ENGINEER, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
agree as follows:
SECTION I - BASIC SERVICES
1.1 Description of Basic Services
1.1.1 ENGINEER's basic services and responsibilities are described as follows and
are further defined in the Appendix, Exhibit A, "Scope of Services," which is made
part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.
1.1.2 ENGINEER shall provide professional services to OWNER as hereinafter
provided. These services will include providing professional engineering consultation
and advice and furnishing civil, engineering services and related architectural and
engineering services incidental thereto.
1.2 Not part of this Agreement.
1.3 Preliminary Design Phase.
After written authorization to proceed with the Preliminary Design Phase, ENGINEER
shall:
1.3.1 In consultation with OWNER, determine the general scope, extent and
character of the PROJECT.
1.3.2 Prepare Preliminary Design documents, consisting of preliminary drawings and
specifications.
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1.3.3 Advise OWNER if additional data or services of the types described in
paragraphs 3.2 or 3.4 are necessary and assist OWNER in obtaining such data and
services.
1.3.4 Submit an Opinion of Probable Construction Costs, based on the information
contained in the Preliminary Design documents.
1.3.§ Furnish two (2) copies of the above Preliminary Design (Predesign) documents
and present and review them in person with OWNER.
1.4 Design Phase (Final)
After written authorization to proceed with the Design Phase (Final), ENGINEER shall:
1.4.1 Prepare final drawings and specifications for incorporation in the Contract
Documents, based on the OWNER approved Preliminary Design documents and the
revised Opinion of Probable Construction Costs. These documents are prepared to
show the general scope, extent and character of the work to be furnished and
performed by Contractor, hereinafter called "Drawings and Specifications."
The specifications will be prepared in conformance with the sixteen division format of
the Construction Specifications Institute and will be based on ENGINEER'S master
specifications, General Conditions and other Contract Documents.
1.4.2 Advise OWNER of any adjustments to the latest Opinion of Probable Con-
struction Costs caused by changes in general scope, extent or character or design
requirements of the PROJECT or Construction Costs. Furnish to OWNER a revised
Opinion of Probable Construction Costs based on the Drawings and Specifications.
1.4.3 Prepare for review and approval by OWNER, its legal counsel and other
advisors, contract agreement forms, general and supplementary conditions of the
construction contract, proposal form, invitations to bid and instructions to bidders,
hereinafter referred to as "Contract Documents."
1.4.4 Furnish two (2) copies of the above documents and of the Drawings and
Specifications and present and review them in person with OWNER.
1.5 Bidding Phase
After written authorization to proceed with the Bidding Phase, ENGINEER shall:
1.5.1 Assist OWNER in advertising for and obtaining proposals for each separate
prime contract for construction, materials, equipment and services to be performed by
a contractor for the project (hereinafter called "Work"); and, where applicable, main-
tain a record of prospective bidders to whom Contract Documents have been issued,
attend pre-bid conferences and receive and process deposits for Contract Documents.
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1.5.2 Issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify or expand the Contract
Documents.
1.5.3 Consult with OWNER to determine the acceptability of substitute materials
and equipment proposed by potential contractor(s) when substitution prior to the
award of contracts is allowed by the Contract Documents.
1.5.4 Attend the bid opening and prepare bid tabulation sheets. Assist OWNER in
evaluating bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding contracts for
construction, materials, equipment and services.
1.6 Construction Phase - Administration of the Construction Contract
During the Construction Phase ENGINEER shall:
1.6.1 Consult with and advise OWNER as set forth herein and as provided in the
ENGINEER's General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions of the Contract
for Construction included in the Contract Documents for the PROJECT. The extent
and limitations of the duties, responsibilities and authority of ENGINEER as assigned
in said Contract Documents shall not be modified, except as ENGINEER may otherwise
agree in writing. OWNER shall issue all instructions to the contractor performing the
Work (hereinafter called "Contractor") except as otherwise provided in writing.
1.6.2 Make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, or
otherwise agreed to by ENGINEER in writing, to observe the progress and quality of
the Work and to determine in general if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the
Contract Documents. However, ENGINEER shall not be required to make exhaustive
or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work. On the
basis of such on-site observations, ENGINEER shall keep the OWNER informed of the
progress and quality of the Work, and shall endeavor to alert the OWNER to defects
and deficiencies in the Work of the Contractor. ENGINEER shall not have control or
charge of and shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences, procedures of construction or for safety programs and precautions in
connection with the Work. ENGINEER shall not be responsible for the acts or
omissions of the Contractor, Subcontractors or any other persons performing any of
the Work, or for failure of any of them to carry out the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents. The number of visits shall be limited to fifteen (15) under Basic
Services, during the progress of the work. Site visits in excess of that above will be
considered Additional Services.
1.6.3 Make recommendations to OWNER concerning the disapproval or rejection of
Contractors' Work while it is in progress if ENGINEER believes that such Work will not
produce a completed PROJECT that conforms generally to the Contract Documents
or that it will prejudice the integrity of the design concept of the PROJECT as reflected
in the Contract Documents. ENGINEER shall have access to the Work at all times
wherever it is in preparation or progress.
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1.6.4 Review or take other appropriate action with respect to Shop Drawings,
samples and other data which Contractor is required to submit, but only for
conformance with the design concept of the PROJECT and compliance with the
information given in the Contract Documents. Such reviews or other action shall not
include means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction or
safety programs and precautions incident thereto.
1.6.5 Evaluate and determine the acceptability of substitute materials and equipment
proposed by Contractor.
1.6.6 Make recommendations to OWNER regarding the advisability of requiring
special inspections or testing of the Work and have authority, for the purposes of this
paragraph, to receive and review all certificates of inspections, testings and approvals
required by laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, orders or the Contract
Documents to determine generally that their content complies with the requirements
of, and the results certified indicate compliance with, the Contract Documents.
1.6.7 Act as initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents, judge
the acceptability of the Work and make decisions on all claims of OWNER and
Contractor relating to the acceptability of the Work or the interpretat!on of the
requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the execution and progress of
the Work. ENGINEER shall not be liable for the results of any such interpretations or
decisions rendered in good faith.
1.6.8 Receive and review maintenance and operating instructions, schedules,
guarantees, bonds, certificates of inspection and tests and approvals of equipment
which are to be provided by Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Determine that their content complies with the requirements of the Contract
Documents and transmit them to OWNER with written comments.
1.7 Operational Phase
After written authorization to proceed with the Operational Phase, ENGINEER shall:
1.7.1 Prepare a set of reproducible record prints of Drawings showing those changes
made during the construction process, based on the marked-up prints, drawings and
other data furnished by Contractor to ENGINEER.
SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES
2.1 General
The following Additional Services are not included in the Basic Services. They shall
be provided if authorized or confirmed in writing by the OWNER, and shall be paid for
by the OWNER as provided in this Agreement, in addition to compensation for Basic
Services.
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2.2 Not part of this Agreement.
2.3 Other Additional Services
When required by the Contract Documents, ENGINEER shall perform the following
additional services:
2.3.1 Performing Services resulting from significant changes in the general scope,
extent or character of the PROJECT or its design including, but not limited to, changes
in size, complexity, OWNER's schedule, character of construction or method of
financing, reviews of redesigns, revising previously accepted studies, reports, design
documents or Contract Documents when such revisions are required by changes in
laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes or orders enacted subsequent to the
preparation of such studies, reports or documents, or are due to any other causes
beyond ENGINEER's control. This includes those services resulting from the
incorporation into ENGINEER's services of the information required by Paragraph 3.2
which is furnished to Engineer after the stated time schedule.
2.3.2 Preparing documents of alternate, separate, or sequential bids or providing
extra services in connection with bidding, negotiation or construction prior to the
completion of the Final Design Phase, when requested by the OWNER.
2.3.3 Providing any type of property surveys or related engineering services needed
for the transfer of interests in real property and field surveys for design purposes and
engineering surveys and staking to enable Contractor to proceed with the Work; and
providing other special field surveys, except as described in Exhibit A.
2.3.4 Preparing applications and supporting documents (in addition to those
furnished under Basic Services) for private or governmental grants, loans or advances
in connection with the PROJECT, preparing or reviewing environmental impact
statements and assessments, reviewing and evaluating the effect on the design
requirements of the PROJECT of any such statements and documents prepared by
others and assisting in obtaining the approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the
PROJECT.
2.3.5 Performing services to make measured drawings of, or to investigate existing
conditions or facilities, or to verify the accuracy of drawings or other information
furnished by OWNER.
2.3.6 Providing project scheduling services.
2.3.7 Providing renderings or models for OWNER's use, except as described in
Exhibit A.
2.3.8 Preparing documents for alternative proposals requested by OWNER for
Contractor's Work which is not executed or documents for out-of-sequence work.
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2.3.9 Conducting investigations and studies involving, but not limited to,
consideration of operations, preventative maintenance programs, and maintenance and
overhead expenses; providing value engineering during the course of design; preparing
feasibility studies, cash flow and economic evaluations, rate schedules and appraisals;
assisting with obtaining financing for the PROJECT; evaluating processes available for
licensing and assisting OWNER in obtaining process licensing; performing detailed
quantity surveys of material, equipment and labor; and conducting audits or
inventories required in connection with construction performed by OWNER.
2.3.10 Furnishing services of independent professional associates and consultants for
other than Basic Services.
2.3.11 Assisting the Owner with bid protests, rebidding or renegotiating contracts for
construction, materials, equipment or services.
2.3.12 preparing to serve or serving as a consultant or witness for OWNER in any
litigation, arbitration or other legal or administrative proceeding involving the
PROJECT.
2.3.13 Performing services in connection with work directive changes and change
orders to reflect changes requested by OWNER.
2.3.14 Making revisions to Drawings and Specifications arising from OWNER's
acceptance of substitutions proposed by Contractor. Performing services after the
award of each contract to evaluate and determine the acceptability of additional
substitutions proposed by Contractor beyond the listing of acceptable manufacturers
in the Specifications.
2.3.15 Performing services resulting from significant delays, changes or price
increases occurring as a direct or indirect result of material, equipment or energy
shortages.
2.3.16 Performing additional or extended services during construction made necessary
by: (1) Work damaged by fire or other cause during construction; (2) a significant
amount of defective or neglected work of any Contractor; (3) acceleration of the
progress schedule involving services beyond normal working hours; and (4) default by
any Contractor; (5) failure of the Contractor to complete the Work within the time
stipulated in the Contract Documents; (6) Approval of extensions of the time for
performance.
2.3.17 Performing services other than Basic Services during the Operational Phase in
connection with any partial utilization of the PROJECT by OWNER prior to Substantial
Completion.
2.3.18 Evaluating an unreasonable or extensive number of claims submitted by
Contractor or others in connection with the Work.
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2.3.19 Providing assistance in the closing of any financial or related transaction for
the PROJECT.
2.3.20 Providing assistance in connection with the refining and adjusting of any
equipment or system.
2.3.21 Performing services required for equipment fit up and connection.
2.3.22 Visiting the PROJECT with OWNER, to observe any apparent defects in the
completed construction after acceptance by OWNER and assist OWNER in consulta-
tions and discussions with Contractor concerning correction of such deficiencies and
make recommendations as to replacement or correction of defective Work.
2.3.23 Performing additional Services in connection with the PROJECT, including
services which are to be furnished by OWNER in accordance with Section 3, and
services not otherwise provided for in this Agreement.
SECTION 3 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
So as not to delay the services of ENGINEER, OWNER shall do the following in a
timely manner:
3.1 Owner's Representative
Designate in writing a person to act as OWNER's representative with respect to
services to be rendered under this Agreement. Such person shall have complete
authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define OWNER's
policies and decisions with respect to ENGINEER's services for the PROJECT.
3.2 Provide Existing Data
Provide to ENGINEER existing data, plans, reports and other information known to, in
possession of, or under control of OWNER which are relevant to the execution of
ENGINEER's duties on the PROJECT. Also, provide all criteria and full information as
to OWNER's requirements for the PROJECT, including design criteria, objectives and
constraints, space, capacity and performance requirements, flexibility and
expandability, and any budgetary limitations and furnish copies of all design and
construction standards which OWNER will require to be included in the Drawings and
Specifications.
3.3 Provide Standards
Provide within ten (10) days after authorization to proceed, specific OWNER furnished
Standard Details, Standard Specifications, or Standard Bidding Documents which are
to be incorporated into the PROJECT. The OWNER agrees to bear total responsibility
for technical accuracy and content of OWNER-furnished documents.
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3.4 Provide Soils and Geotechnical Engineering
Furnish the services of soils and geotechnical engineers or other consultants when
such services are deemed necessary by ENGINEER. Such services shall include
without limitation, borings, probings and subsurface explorations, hydrographic
surveys, laboratory tests and inspections of samples, materials and equipment, with
reports and appropriate professional recommendations.
3.5 Provide Land Surveys
Provide land surveys to include property, boundary, easement, right-of-way,
topographic and utility surveys, property descriptions, zoning, deed or Other land use
restrictions.
3.6 Provide Access
Arrange for access to, and make all provisions for, ENGINEER or ENGINEER's
Subconsultants to enter upon public and private property as required for ENGINEER
and ENGINEER's Subconsultants to perform services under this Agreement.
3.7 Examine Documents
Examine all studies, reports, sketches, Drawings, Specifications, proposals and other
documents presented by ENGINEER, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor
and other consultants as OWNER deems appropriate for such examination and render
in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay the
services of ENGINEER.
3.8 Provide Environmental Studies
Provide, if necessary, Environmental Assessments, or Environmental Impact
Statements related to the PROJECT. Furnish approvals and permits from all
governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the PROJECT and approvals and
consents from others as may be necessary for completion of the PROJECT.
3.9 Provide Accounting and Other Services
Provide accounting, independent cost estimating and insurance counseling services as
may be required for the PROJECT, legal services as OWNER may require or ENGINEER
may reasonably request with regard to legal issues pertaining to the PROJECT
including any that may be raised by Contractor, auditing service as OWNER may
require to ascertain how or for what purpose any Contractor has used the monies paid
under the construction contract, and inspection services as OWNER may require to
ascertain that Contractor is complying with any laws, rules, regulations, ordinances,
codes or orders applicable to his furnishing and performing the Work.
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3.10 Provide Advertising
Advertise for proposals from bidders, open the proposals at an appointed time and
place, and pay for all costs incidental thereto.
3.11 Provide Prompt Notice
Give prompt written notice to ENGINEER whenever OWNER observes or otherwise
becomes aware of any condition that affects the scope or timing of ENGINEER's
services, or any defect or nonconformance in the Work of any Contractor.
3.12 Approvals and Decisions
At no cost to ENGINEER, provide the above data and services and shall render
approvals and decisions as is necessary for the orderly progress of ENGINEER's
services. ENGINEER shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of
all information and services provided by OWNER or at OWNER's direction.
SECTION 4 - PERIODS OF SERVICE
4.1 Generally
The rates of compensation for ENGINEER's services provided for in this Agreement
have been arrived at in anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress of the
PROJECTthrough completion of the Services contained herein. ENGINEER°s obligation
to render services hereunder will extend for a period which may reasonably be required
for the performance of ENGINEER's services and any required extensions thereto. If
specific periods of time for rendering services are set forth or specific dates by which
services are to be completed are provided, and if such dates are exceeded through no
fault of ENGINEER, all rates, measures and amounts of compensation provided herein
shall be subject to equitable adjustment.
4.2 Period of Service for Each Phase
Each phase of services as outlined in SECTION I will be completed and submitted
within the stipulated period indicated, after written authorization to proceed with that
phase of services.
4.2.1 Not part of this Agreement.
4.2.2 Preliminary Design Phase - Sixty (60) calendar days.
4.2.3 Design Phase (Final) - Thirty (30) calendar days.
4.3 Completion of Services
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ENGINEER's services under each Phase shall be considered complete at the earlier of:
(1) the date when the submissions for that phase have been accepted by OWNER; or
(2) thirty days after the date when such submissions are delivered to OWNER for final
acceptance. In each case, such additional time as may be considered reasonable for
obtaining approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction to approve the
design of the PROJECT shall be added to that particular Phase.
4.4 Bidding (or Negotiating) Phase
After acceptance by OWNER of ENGINEER's Drawings, Specifications and other
Design Phase documentation, including the most recent Opinion of Probable
Construction Costs, and upon written authorization to proceed, ENGINEER shall
proceed with performance of the services called for in the Bidding (or Negotiating)
Phase. This Phase shall terminate and the services to be rendered thereunder shall be
considered complete upon commencement of the Construction Phase or upon
cessation of negotiations with a prospective Contractor.
4.5 Construction Phase
The Construction Phase-Administration of the Construction Project will commence
with award of the Contract for Construction and, together with ENGINEER's obligation
to provide Basic Services under this Agreement, will terminate when final payment to
the Contractor is due, or in the absence of a final application for payment or of such
due date, thirty days after the Date of Satisfactory Start-up and Demonstration of the
Contract for Construction, whichever occurs first, or as otherwise mutually agreed.
4.6 Operational Phase
The Operational Phase will commence during the Construction Phase and will
terminate forty-five (45) days after the Date of Satisfactory Start-up and
Demonstration of the Contract for Construction.
4.7 Changes
If OWNER requests significant modifications or changes in the general scope, extent
or character of the PROJECT, the time of performance of ENGINEER's services and the
various rates of compensation shall be adjusted equitably.
4.8 Prompt Authorization to Proceed
If OWNER fails to give prompt written authorization to proceed with any Phase of
services after completion of the immediately preceding phase, or if the Construction
Phase has not commenced within ninety days of the Bidding or Negotiating Phase,
ENGINEER may, after giving seven days' written notice to OWNER, suspend services
under this Agreement.
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4.9 Delay
If ENGINEER's design services or service during construction of the PROJECT are
delayed or suspended in whole or in part by OWNER for more than ninety days for
reasons beyond ENGINEER's control, ENGINEER shall on written demand to OWNER
(but without termination of this Agreement) be paid as provided in paragraph 5.5.2.
If such delay or suspension extends for more than one year for reasons beyond
ENGINEER's control, or if ENGINEER for any reason is required to render services for
more than one year after Satisfactory Start-up and Demonstration is achieved under
that contract, the various rates of compensation, including Additional Services,
provided for elsewhere in this Agreement shall be subject to equitable adjustment.
SECTION 5 - PAYMENTS TO ENGINEER
5.1 Payment Terms Defined
5.1.1 Payroll CoSt
Payroll Cost shall mean the salary and wages at the time services are performed of all
personnel engaged directly on the PROJECT, including, but not limited to, engineers,
architects, scientists, surveyors, designers, draftsmen, specification writers,
estimators, steno, clerical, accounting and other technical and business personnel; plus
the cost of customary and statutory benefits including, but not limited to, social
security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes, workers'
compensation, health and retirement benefits, sick leave, vacation, holiday pay and
other group employee benefits. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Payroll Cost
is equal to Direct Labor Costs, multiplied by a factor of 1.372.
5.1.2 Per Diem
Per Diem shall mean an hourly rate equal to Payroll Cost/Direct Labor Cost times an
Overhead Multiplier of 2.3 to be paid to ENGINEER as total compensation for each
hour an employee of ENGINEER works on the PROJECT. Reimbursable Expenses will
be paid in addition to ENGINEER'S Per Diem compensation.
5.1.3 Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable Expenses shall mean the actual expenses incurred directly or indirectly
in connection with the PROJECT, including, but not limited to Subconsultant or
Subcontractor costs, transportation and subsistence incidental thereto, obtaining bids
or proposals from Contractor(s), providing and maintaining field office facilities,
including furnishings and utilities, subsistence and transportation of Resident Project
Representatives and their assistants, toll telephone calls, express mail and telegrams,
reproduction of reports, drawings, specifications, bidding documents, and similar
PROJECT-related items in addition to those required under Section 1, and, if
authorized in advance by the OWNER, overtime work requiring higher than regular
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rates. In addition, Reimbursable Expenses will also include expenses incurred for
computer time and other highly specialized equipment, including an appropriate charge
for previously established programs and expenses of photographic production
techniques. Reimbursable Expenses will include a 10% markup over ENGINEER's cost.
5.1.4 Lump Sum
Lump Sum shall mean a fixed amount .agreed upon in advance, subject to
modifications and amendments, for services rendered.
5.2 Basis and Amount of Compensation for Basic Services
5.2.1 Basic Services, Preliminary Design, Final Design, Bidding, Construction, and
Operational Phases. Compensation shall be on the basis of Lump Sum. The amount
shall be the Lump Sum of
dollars ($ ).
5.3 Basis and Amount of Compensation for Additional Services
Compensation for Additional Services shall be on the basis of Per Diem or Lump Sum
to be agreed upon at time of request for Additional Services. An estimate of the fee
for Additional Services will be made at the time the Additional Services are requested.
5.4 Intervals of Payments Under Lump Sum Basis of Payment
5.4.1 Payments to ENGINEER for Basic and Additional Services rendered and
Reimbursable Expenses incurred shall be made once every month by OWNER.
ENGINEER's invoices will be submitted once every month and will be based upon total
services completed at the time of invoices. OWNER shall promptly pay ENGINEER's
invoices.
5.4.2 The OWNER shall pay for phases of Basic Services in accordance with the
following schedule:
Percentage of
Phase (Description) Compensation Due
Preliminary Design Phase
Final Design Phase
Construction Phase
5.4.3 Upon conclusion of each phase of Basic Services, OWNER shall pay such
additional amount, if any, as may be necessary to bring total compensation paid on
account of such phase to the following percentages of total compensation payable for
all phases of Basic Services:
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5.4.4 Payments for Additional Services rendered and Reimbursable Expenses
incurred shall be made once every month. ENGINEER's invoices will be submitted
once every month and will be based upon total services completed at the time of
billing. OWNER shall make promptly pay ENGINEER's invoices.
5.5 Other Provisions Concerning Payments
5.5.1 If OWNER fails to make any payment due ENGINEER for services and
expenses within 30 days after receipt of ENGINEER's statement, the amounts due
ENGINEER will be increased at the rate of 1-1/2% per month from date of invoice, and
in addition, ENGINEER may, after giving seven days' written notice to OWNER,
suspend services under this Agreement until ENGINEER has been paid in full all
amounts due for services, expenses and charges.
5.5.2 If the PROJECT is suspended or abandoned in whole or in part for more than
30 days, ENGINEER shall be compensated for all services performed prior to receipt
of written notice from the OWNER of such suspension or abandonment, together with
Reimbursable Expenses then due. If the PROJECT is resumed after being suspended
for more than 30 days, ENGINEER's compensation shall be equitably adjusted.
5.5.3 Services performed by ENGINEER at request of OWNER between the
completion of one phase and the start of the next phase or during periods when the
PROJECT is suspended shall be considered Additional Services.
5.5.4 If and to the extent that the Contract Time initially established in the Contract
for Construction is exceeded or extended through no fault of ENGINEER, compensation
for any Basic Services required during such extended period of Administration of the
Construction Contract shall be computed as set forth in Paragraph 2.3.16 for
Additional Services.
5.5.5 OWNER may temporarily delete any disputed items contained in Engineer's
invoice, including items disputed due to lack of supporting documentation, and pay the
remaining amount of the invoice. OWNER shall promptly notify ENGINEER of the
dispute and request clarification and/or remedial action. After any dispute has been
settled, ENGINEER shall include the disputed item on a subsequent regularly scheduled
invoice or on a special invoice for the disputed item only.
5.5.6 In the event of termination of this Agreement by either OWNER or ENGINEER,
as provided in Section 7.2, ENGINEER shall be entitled to payment for Services up to
the time of termination, plus termination expenses. Termination expenses shall include
labor, reimbursable expenses directly attributed to termination, and direct expenses
associated with mobilization and demobilization of ENGINEER's personnel and facilities
and any other costs incurred by Engineer not otherwise reimbursed.
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5.5.7 The amount of any sales tax, excise tax, value added tax (VAT), or gross
receipts tax that may be imposed on this Agreement shall be added to the ENGINEER's
compensation as reimbursable expenses.
5.5.8 Whenever a factor is applied to Payroll Costs for determining compensation
payable to ENGINEER, that factor will be adjusted periodically and equitably to reflect
changes in the various elements that comprise such factor. All such adjustments will
be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as applied on a
consistent basis by ENGINEER and consistent with ENGINEER's overall compensation
practices and procedures.
SECTION 6 - CONSTRUCTION COST AND OPINIONS OF COST
6.1 Construction Cost
6.1.1 The construction cost of the entire PROJECT (herein referred to as
"Construction Cost") means the total cost to OWNER of those portions of the entire
PROJECT designed and specified by ENGINEER, but not including ENGINEER's
compensation and expenses, the cost of land, rights-of-way, or compensation for, or
damages to properties unless this Agreement so specifies, nor will it include OWNER's
legal, accounting, insurance counseling or auditing services, interest and finance
charges incurred in connection with the PROJECT, or the cost of other services to be
provided by others to OWNER.
6.1.2 If, as a result of any negligent acts, errors, or omissions, for which ENGINEER
has legal responsibility, the OWNER incurs an accumulation of excess costs over two
(2) percent of the actual project construction costs, ENGINEER shall bear the burden
of such accumulation of excess cost over two (2) percent; provided said accumulation
of excess costs shall not include any improvement costs or betterment costs and shall
not exceed the difference between (1) the actual construction costs resulting from
such negligent acts, errors, or omissions of ENGINEER; and (2) an estimate of what
such costs would have been at the time of the signing of the construction contract.
ENGINEER shall have no liability for any such excess costs which are less than two
(2) percent of the actual project construction cost.
6.2 Opinions of Probable Construction Cost
6.2.1 Since ENGINEER has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment
or services furnished by others, or over the Contractor's methods of determining
prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, ENGINEER's Opinions of
Probable Construction Cost provided for herein are to be made on the basis of
ENGINEER's experience and qualifications and represent ENGINEER's judgment
performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by other professional consultants under similar circumstances who are familiar with
the construction industry. Therefore, ENGINEER cannot and does not guarantee that
proposals or actual Total Project or Construction Costs will not vary from Opinions of
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Probable Construction Costs prepared by ENGINEER. If, prior to the Bidding or
Negotiating Phase, OWNER wishes greater assurance as to Total Project or
Construction Costs, OWNER shall employ an independent cost estimator.
SECTION 7 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
7.1 Standard of Care
ENGINEER shall perform all services under this Agreement in a manner which is
consistent with generally accepted standards of professional engineering practice.
7.2 Termination
7.2.1 This Agreement may be terminated in writing by either party in the event of
substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement
through no fault of the terminating party. However, no termination for default may
be initiated unless the other party is given a ten (10) calendar day period to correct
any alleged failure after written notice (delivery by certified mail, return receipt
requested) of intent to terminate.
7.2.2 This Agreement may be terminated in writing (delivered by certified mail,
return receipt requested) by OWNER for its convenience.
7.2.3 Upon any termination, ENGINEER shall: (1) promptly discontinue all Services
affected (unless a termination notice from OWNER directs otherwise); and (2) upon
full payment for services, deliver or otherwise make available to OWNER all
documents, data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and such
other information and materials as may have been accumulated by ENGINEER in
performing this Agreement, whether completed or in process. All payments due
ENGINEER at termination shall be made as provided in paragraph 5.5.6.
7.3 Reuse of Documents
7.3.1 All documents, including Drawings and Specifications prepared or furnished
by ENGINEER pursuant to this Agreement, are instruments of service with respect to
the PROJECT and ENGINEER shall retain an ownership and property interest therein
whether or not the PROJECT is completed. OWNER may make and retain copies for
information and reference in connection with the use and occupancy of the PROJECT
by OWNER and others; however, such documents are not intended or represented to
be suitable for reuse by OWNER or others on extensions of the PROJECT or on any
other PROJECT. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by ENGINEER
for the specific purpose intended will be at OWNER's sole risk and without liability or
legal exposure to ENGINEER, and OWNER shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
ENGINEER from all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees
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arising out of or resulting therefrom. Any such verification or adaptation will entitle
ENGINEER to further compensation at rates to be agreed upon by OWNER and
ENGINEER.
7.3.2 OWNER will be permitted to retain copies of drawings and specifications
prepared in CADD form for the OWNER's information in its use of the PROJECT.
Because information contained on computer discs and/or magnetic tapes can be
unintentionally or otherwise modified by others besides ENGINEER, ENGINEER reserves
the right to remove all indicia of ownership and/or involvement from the disc/magnetic
tape provided to OWNER. The original CADD data will be retained by ENGINEER. In
addition, the information set forth on the disc/magnetic tape shall not be used by
OWNER on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this
project by another design professional, except by written agreement and with
appropriate compensation to ENGINEER. Any such use or re-use by OWNER or others
without written verification or CADD adaptation by ENGINEER for the specific purpose
intended will be at the user's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to
ENGINEER. OWNER shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, defend, indemnify
and hold harmless ENGINEER from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses,
including attorney's fees arising out of or resulting therefrom. Any such verification
or adaptation will entitle ENGINEER to further compensation at rates to be mutually
agreed upon by OWNER and ENGINEER.
7.4 Engineer's Liability
ENGINEER shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or
deficiencies in the final designs, drawings, specifications and other services ENGINEER
performs hereunder. ENGINEER shall not be responsible for corrective construction or
repair work, and shall have no other liability to OWNER for defective services,
including without limitation, liability for any claim for consequential damages, loss of
use or loss of profits incurred by OWNER regardless of whether such claim is based
upon alleged breach of contract, willful misconduct or negligent act or omission,
whether professional or non-professional, of ENGINEER or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors.
7.5 Insurance
7.5.1 ENGINEER shall procure and maintain insurance for protection from claims
under workers' compensation acts, employer's liability claims, claims for damages
because of bodily injury, including personal injury, sickness or disease or death of any
and all employees, or of any person other than such employees, and from claims or
damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including loss of use resulting
therefrom.
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7.6 Controlling Law
This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Nebraska.
7.7 Successors and Assigns
7.7.1 The parties hereby bind their respective partners, successors, executors,
administrators, legal representatives and, to the extent permitted by paragraph 7.7.2.,
their assigns, to the terms, conditions and covenants of this Agreement.
7.7.2 Neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under
or interest in this Agreement (including, but without limitation, monies that may
become due or monies that are due) without the written consent of the other, except
to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by law or the
effect of this limitation may be restricted by law.
7.7.3 Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an
assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or
responsibility under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prevent
ENGINEER from employing such independent professional associates, subcontractors
and consultants as ENGINEER may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of
Services.
7.7.4 Except as may be expressly stated otherwise in this Agreement, nothing under
this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in this Agreement to
anyone other than OWNER and ENGINEER, and all duties and responsibilities
undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of
OWNER and ENGINEER and not for the benefit of any other party.
7.8 Not part of this Agreement.
7.9 Equal Employment and Nondiscrimination
In connection with the Services under this Agreement, ENGINEER agrees to comply
with the applicable provisions of State and Federal Equal Opportunity statutes and
regulations.
7.10 Indemnification
7.10.1 ENGINEER hereby states, and the OWNER acknowledges, that neither
ENGINEER nor ENGINEER's consultants have any professional liability (errors and
omissions) or other insurance covering asbestos or pollution claims, that is, insurance
for claims or claims expenses arising out of the performance of or failure to perform
professional services, including, but not limited, to the preparation of reports, designs,
drawings and specifications, related to the investigation, detection, abatement,
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replacement or removal of parts, materials or processes containing asbestos or relating
to the actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, release or escape of
pollutants (defined herein as any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritant or
contaminant, including smoke, vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and
waste), nor are ENGINEER or ENGINEER's consultants reasonably able to obtain such
coverage. Accordingly, OWNER hereby agrees to bring no claim for negligence,
breach of contract, indemnity or otherwise against ENGINEER, its principles,
employees, agents and consultants if such claim in any way would relate to asbestos
or pollutants in the PROJECT. OWNER further agrees to the fullest extent permitted
by law to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ENGINEER, its principles, employees,
agents and consultants from and against all claims, damages losses and expenses,
direct or indirect, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, fees and
charges of attorneys and court and arbitration costs, arising out of or resulting from
the performance of ENGINEER's services hereunder, or claims against ENGINEER
brought by third parties arising from ENGINEER's services or the services and/or work
of others, that is related to asbestos and/or pollutant activities.
7.11 Construction Procedures
ENGINEER shall not specify construction or service-related procedures and shall not
manage, supervise, control or have charge of construction, nor shall ENGINEER
implement or be responsible for health or safety procedures. ENGINEER shall not be
responsible for the acts or omissions of contractors or other parties on the PROJECT
and shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences,
or procedures, nor safety precautions or programs. ENGINEER's monitoring or review
of portions of the Work performed under construction contracts shall not relieve the
Contractor from its responsibility for performing the Work in accordance with
applicable contract documents.
7.12 Not part of this Agreement.
7.13 Changes and Modifications
The parties agree that no change or modification to this Agreement, or any
attachments hereto, shall have any force or effect unless the change is reduced to
writing, dated, and made a part of this Agreement. The execution of the change shall
be authorized and signed in the same manner as this Agreement.
7.14 Severability and Waiver
In the event any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon the parties. One or
more waivers by either party of any provision, term, condition or covenant shall not
be construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same by the other party.
7.15 Extent of Agreement
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This Agreement, including all Exhibits, and any and all amendments, modifications,
and supplements duly executed by the parties in accordance with this Agreement,
govern and supersede any and ali inconsistent or contradictory terms, prior oral or
written representations or understandings, conditions or provisions set forth in any
purchase orders, requisition, request for proposal, authorization of services, notice to
proceed or other form or document issued by OWNER with respect to the PROJECT
or ENGINEER's services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first written above.
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
"OWNER"
By:
Name:
Title:
Witness: Address:
Approved By:
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
"ENGINEER"
By:
Name: William B. Hagood, P.E.
Title: Senior Vice President
Address: 12700 Hillcrest Road, Suite 125
Dallas, Texas 75230-2096
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
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APPENDIX
EXHIBIT A - DETAILED SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES
This exhibit expands the Scope of Services described in SECTION I BASIC
SERVICES of the Agreement for the PROJECT known as Sanitary Sewer
Improvements, Project No. SS9402 Grapevine Creek III, IV and Bethel Road.
BASIC SERVICES
ENGINEER will provide Basic Services which consist of consulting services in
connection with the following phases:
PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND FINAL DESIGN PHASES
Services to be provided during design:
A. Prepare plans and specifications for construction of approximately 15,000 LF of
sanitary sewers ranging from 10 inches to 15 inches .in diameter. Sizes to be as
set forth in Owner's Sewer System Master Plan. Scale of plan and profile sheets
to be I IN = 20 FT.
B. Provide following:
1. Two sets of preliminary plans and specifications for Owner review.
2. Two sets of final plans and specifications for final Owner review.
3. Two sets of plans and specifications for TNRCC review.
4. Mylar originals.
5. Diskette with AutoCAD files, if CAD drawings are prepared.
BIDDING PHASE
Services to be included during bidding:
A. Provide twenty-five sets of plans and specifications.
B. Answer Owner's questions.
C. Prepare addenda, if required.
D. Attend bid opening.
E. Prepare bid tabulation sheets.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Services to be included during construction:
A. Preconstruction conference:
1. Prepare agenda.
2. Attend preconstruction conference.
3. Prepare minutes of the meeting.
B. Review of shop drawing submittals.
C. Weekly site visits (maximum of 15 visits).
D. Preparation of As-recorded drawings incorporating
Contractor to Owner's Inspector.
information
provided
by
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN BASIC SERVICES:
A. Traffic Control Plan.
B. Public Meetings.
C. Analyses regarding required capacities of sewers.
D. Geotechnical engineering services.
E. Easement descriptions.
F. Boundary surveys.
G. Owner will obtain permission to enter private property for surveying, if required.
H. Trench safety plans.
I. Storm water pollution prevention plans.
J. Meetings with TNRCC.
K. Distribution of plans and specifications.
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSTRUCTION PHASE
A. Contractor's payment applications.
B. Certificate of substantial completion.
C. Soils testing and geotechnical engineering services.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
A. Provide surveying services to obtain topographic maps along sewer routes as
follows:
1. Area between back of curb and Right-of-way line along one side of Denton
Tap and Belt Line Road.
2. 60 FT wide strip along Bethel Road.
3. 50 FT wide strip along sewer routes in other areas.
0 WNER PRO VIDED SERVICES:
A. Arrange for geotechnical services to obtain soil borings approximately every 500
feet and prepare report.
B. Arrange for soils and geotechnical engineering services during construction.