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ST0502B-CS071114 Page 1 of 2 Keith Marvin - Fwd: FW: Callejo Site Ken Griffin From:     To:Keith Marvin     11/14/2007 8:13 AM Date:     Subject:Fwd: FW: Callejo Site     01-7461.pdf Attachments:       Keith   Attached is proposal for north Freeport.   Any comments?   Thanks ken g >>> "Carrie L. Bartell" <cbartell@pkce.com> 11/9/2007 10:21 AM >>> Ken, as requested, please find the Callejo Site proposal attached. Thank you, Carrie Bartell   From: Chad Geist [mailto:cgeist@republicproperty.com] Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 10:12 AM To: Carrie L. Bartell; Jim Koch Cc: Gerald Daws; James H. Stainback Subject: FW: Callejo Site   Carrie/Jim,   Would you mind forwarding this to Ken Griffin on our behalf?  He has requested to see this proposal when we received it from your office.   Thank you, Chad   Chad Geist Republic Property Company, Inc. 4392 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30319 Phone: (404) 975-5200 ext. 33 Fax: (404) 975-5199 www.republicproperty.com     From: Carrie L. Bartell [mailto:cbartell@pkce.com] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 6:40 PM To: Chad Geist Cc: Jim Koch Subject: Callejo Site file://C:\Documents and Settings\radloo\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\473AAE0DCity_...3/4/2010 Page 2 of 2   Chad, please find your proposal attached. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Carrie   Carrie Bartell Executive Administrative Assistant cbartell@pkce.com   Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers 8350 N. Central Expwy, Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75206-1612 T 972.235.3031 . F 972.235.9544 www.pkce.com     file://C:\Documents and Settings\radloo\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\473AAE0DCity_...3/4/2010 Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers November 8, 2007 PK No.: 2322-0100 Mr. Chad Geist REPUBLIC PROPERTY COMPANY, INC. 4392 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30319 Re: Professional Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Services CALLEJO SITE Freeport Parkway Extension Coppell, Dallas County, Texas Dear Mr. Geist: Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional civil engineering and land surveying services relating to the referenced project. It is our understanding the project consists of the extension of Sandy Lake Boulevard to State Highway 121. SCOPE OF SERVICES Based on our preliminary discussions and review of the information received to date, the following is our perception of the services to be provided by Pacheco Koch for the referenced project: Surveying Services TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY (Roadway Area): Pacheco Koch will perform an on the ground survey of the extension area under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. Included in this item: Location of permanent improvements on, and immediately adjacent to, the site. Spot elevations on a 50-foot grid. Contours on one foot intervals. Top of curb and gutter elevations for paving on, and adjacent to, the site. Locations, common name and trunk diameter of trees over 6-inches in caliper or the outline of heavily wooded areas. Location of visible utilities and appurtenances. Location and sizes of underground utilities based on available record information. Designation and limits of any Special Flood Hazard Area depicted on the most recent Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), published by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for this area. Not included in this item: Species names of trees. Trees less than 6-inches in diameter. 8350 N. Central Expressway Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75206 972.235.3031 Fax 972.235.9544 www.pkce.com Mr. Chad Geist November 8, 2007 Page 2 TREE SURVEY: Pacheco Koch will survey the existing trees over 6” inches in caliper on the roadway area as directed by the owner and required by the City. This survey will include tree location, trunk diameter and common name. RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION DOCUMENTS: Pacheco Koch will prepare separate instrument dedication documents for right-of-way as required for this project. Included in this item: Dedication statements, survey exhibits and metes and bounds descriptions for each easement. Coordination with City staff for review and approval of each easement. Not included in this item: Coordination with property owners. Engineering Services STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN: Pacheco Koch will prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the project area including the Erosion Control Plan, instructions to the Contractor and Contractor’s Checklists. Not included in this item: Review and determination of any listed endangered or threatened species or designated critical habitats in the project area. Construction administration or monitoring of contract activities during construction. Assistance to the Owner and to the Contractor in filing the required Notice of Intent (NOI) form for the proposed construction activities. ROADWAY PLAN: Pacheco Koch will prepare construction plans and details for a new public road as required by this project. Paving section designs are to be based on the design requirements of the City for the existing Merrifield Road. Included in this item: Plan and profiles of the proposed improvements. Coordination of City review and approval of this plan. Traffic control plan. Street light plan. Public storm drain. Not included in this item: Traffic counts/analysis. Traffic signalization design. WATER MAIN EXTENSION: Pacheco Koch will prepare plans and details for the extension of an existing water main in the road extension. These plans will include proposed meters, fire hydrants, mains and services and will be prepared in conformance with standard City requirements. Included in this item: Coordination of City review and approval of the plans prepared as part of this item. Mr. Chad Geist November 8, 2007 Page 3 SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION: Pacheco Koch will prepare plans and details for the extension of an existing sanitary sewer main in the road extension. These plans will include proposed manholes, cleanouts, mains and services and will be prepared in conformance with standard City requirements. Included in this item: Coordination of City review and approval of the plans prepared as part of this item. OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST:Based on the construction plans previously described, Pacheco Koch will prepare an “Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost”of the proposed site improvements for the project. This opinion will be based on estimated construction quantities and assumed unit prices for each identified item. This item shall not be construed as a guaranteed construction cost or maximum price. PROJECT COORDINATION: Pacheco Koch will be available to attend up to eight (8) project meetings and to coordinate with the owner, members of the design team, city staff, the contractor, etc. Construction Phase Services BID PHASE SERVICES: During the Bid Phase, Pacheco Koch will be available to provide coordination as required with prospective bidders. After the bid opening, Bid Tabulation of the bids received will be provided to the Owner. A written recommendation regarding award of the construction contract will be provided to the Owner after a review of the apparent low bidder’s qualifications and references. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES: Pacheco Koch will be available to attend up to eight (8) project coordination meetings during construction. Those meetings could include: Pre-Bid Conference Pre-Construction Conference Substantial Completion Walk-Through Final Completion Walk-Through. Visits to the construction site to monitor progress of the construction and to check for general compliance with the construction documents. This shall not be construed as performing continuous construction inspection. Pacheco Koch will also be available to review submittals from the contractor that are required for this project and related to the civil site improvements. Those submittals could include Contractor’s Application for Partial Payment and Final Payment, shop drawings, product data, mix design, etc. Submittals not required by the contract documents or not related to civil site improvements will not be reviewed. Special Services (If Requested) RECORD DRAWINGS: Based on project construction records, maintained and provided by the Contractor, Pacheco Koch will prepare final Record Drawings of the referenced project in conformance with City requirements. These drawings will rely solely on the information provided by the Contractor. Field verification of actual construction is not included in this item. In the event the contractor claims no changes were made to the plans during construction, Contractor will provide a letter on their letterhead positively stating that all construction was done per the construction documents. Mr. Chad Geist November 8, 2007 Page 4 Based on our understanding of the scope of services, the following items are not included in this proposal: 1. Geotechnical investigation 2. Environmental investigation 3. Wetlands determination and permitting 4. Boundary surveying 5. Preliminary and final platting 6. Site Plan layout 7. Demolition Plan 8. Coordination of gas, electric, telephone and cable television service 9. Retaining wall design 10. Design of screening walls, light pole bases, transformer or generator pads, hardscape features, pavers and/or site signage. 11. Detailed layout of walks and hardscape areas, including scoring patterns. 12. Design of any underfloor drainage systems or grading. 13. Design of french drain systems around the building perimeters. 14. Landscape Plan and Irrigation Plan 15. Site Lighting Plan 16. Signage Plan 17. Construction staking SCHEDULE Pacheco Koch acknowledges the importance to Republic Property Company, Inc. of the project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform its services under this Agreement in a manner consistent with that schedule. Republic Property Company, Inc. understands, however, that Pacheco Koch's performance must be governed by sound professional practices. If requested, Pacheco Koch would be pleased to develop a project schedule outlining each of the items included previously described in the Scope of Services. COMPENSATION Pacheco Koch proposes to provide the services described above on a Fixed Fee basis for a total fee, exclusive of direct reimbursable costs, as follows: Surveying Services TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY $ 12,000.00 TREE SURVEY $ 4,000.00 RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION DOCUMENTS $ 6,000.00 TOTAL$ 22,000.00 Engineering Services PRELIMINARY DESIGN $ 40,000.00 FINAL DESIGN $ 50,000.00 TOTAL$ 90,000.00 Construction Phase Services BID PHASE ASSISTANCE $ 6,000.00 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION $ 8,000.00 TOTAL$ 14,000.00 Special Services (If Requested) RECORD DRAWINGS $ 1,500.00 Mr. Chad Geist November 8, 2007 Page 5 Please note that the fees above are based on the assumption that Pacheco Koch will perform the above services all together for this project. In the event any item is deleted from the scope of work, Pacheco Koch reserves the right to adjust the fees for other items as appropriate. SUMMARY This proposal, unless otherwise noted, constitutes our understanding of the services to be provided by Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. on the project described above. This proposal is offered for a period of thirty (30) days after which, if said proposal has not been executed, said proposal should no longer be valid. Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. is pleased to have this opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this project. If the proposal and accompanying agreement is acceptable to you as presented, please execute one copy of the agreement form and return one original copy to our office. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please do not hesitate to call us at your convenience. Sincerely, James A. Koch, Jr., P.E., R.P.L.S. JAK/clb 01-7461 PachecoKoch Consulting Engineers STANDARD BILLING RATES FOR IN HOUSE REIMBURSABLE CHARGES () Rates are subject to change at any time. Reproduction: Black Line Bond Prints...........................................................................$ 0.50/sf Black Line Vellum Prints.........................................................................$ 1.50/sf Black Line Mylar Prints...........................................................................$ 2.00/sf Color Bond Plots....................................................................................$ 3.00/sf Color Prints (8 1/2” x 11”)......................................................................$ 1.00/ea Photocopies (8 1/2” x 11”).....................................................................$ 0.10/ea Mounting: Foam-core (3/16”)...................................................................................$4.00/sf Binding Services: Punch & Bind..........................................................................................$2.00/ea Storage Media: Floppy (1.44 Mb)...................................................................................$ 1.00/ea CD.........................................................................................................$ 8.00/ea Travel Expenses: Per Diem (Lodging/Meals)..................................................$ 100.00/Day/Person 8350 North Central Expressway Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75206 972.235.3031 Fax 972.235.9544 www.pkce.com AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Professional Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Callejo Site, Freeport Parkway Extension Coppell, Dallas County, Texas PK No: 2322-0100 This Agreement is made between Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Texas corporation, (hereinafter referred to as “PKCE”) whose mailing address is 8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1000, Dallas, Texas 75206, and Republic Property Company, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “CLIENT”), whose mailing address is 4392 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, and is subject to the following terms and conditions to which the parties mutually agree: ARTICLE 1 - SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.1 In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, PKCE shall perform the services identified in letter of proposal dated November 8, 2007, which is made a part hereof, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 1.2 PKCE will commence the services upon receipt of an executed copy of this Agreement signed by an authorized representative of the CLIENT and by an authorized representative of PKCE. ARTICLE 2 - AMENDMENTS 2.1 CLIENT, without invalidating this Agreement, may request changes within the general scope of the Service required by this Agreement by altering or adding to the Services to be performed, and any such changes in the Services shall be performed subject to this Agreement. Upon receiving the CLIENT’s request, PKCE shall return to CLIENT a written change proposal setting forth an adjustment to the services and cost estimated by PKCE to represent the value of the requested changes. Following CLIENT’s review of PKCE’s change proposal, CLIENT shall execute said written proposal authorizing PKCE to perform the changes in the Services. ARTICLE 3 - PROJECT COSTS AND PAYMENT 3.1 PKCE shall be compensated in accordance with the afore referenced letter of proposal and any subsequent executed amendments to said proposal. 3.2 Direct costs such as application fees, review fees, blueprinting, reproductions, delivery fees, etc. are not included in the fees above and will be charged at cost times a multiplier of 1.10. State sales tax shall also be considered a direct cost when applicable and will be charged at cost. Please note that professional boundary surveying services are subject to state sales tax. 3.3 PKCE will submit an invoice to CLIENT at the end of each month, on an hourly rate basis or based on the estimated percentage of completion of the services as stipulated in the proposal, unless otherwise specified by the CLIENT in writing and agreed upon by PKCE. 3.4 Payment shall be made by CLIENT within 30 days after receipt of the invoice. 3.5 PKCE shall be compensated by CLIENT for services rendered regardless of whether or not any impending sale of the subject property is finalized. 3.6 CLIENT shall provide written notification to PKCE within 15 days of receipt of the invoice should CLIENT object to all or any part of charges appearing on the invoice. The portion of the invoice that is not in dispute shall be paid by CLIENT within 30 days of receipt of said invoice. 3.7 If legal action is necessary to enforce payment provisions of this Agreement, PKCE shall be entitled to collect from CLIENT any judgment or settlement sums due, reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and expenses incurred by PKCE in connection therewith. 3.8 A finance charge of 1.50% per month will be paid by CLIENT for all non-disputed invoices after 30 days. 3.9 If CLIENT for any reason fails to pay the undisputed portion of any invoice within 30 days of presentation, PKCE has the right to cease work on the project and CLIENT shall waive any claim against PKCE for cessation of services, and shall defend and indemnify PKCE from and against any claims for injury or loss stemming from said cessation of services. In the event the project is restarted, CLIENT shall also pay the cost of restarting and shall renegotiate appropriate contract terms and conditions, such as those associated with budget, schedule or scope of service. ARTICLE 4 - DELAYS AND TERMINATION 4.1 CLIENT or PKCE may terminate this Agreement upon forty-eight (48) hours written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement through no fault of the terminating party. A complete settlement of all claims upon such termination of this Agreement shall be made as follows: CLIENT shall compensate PKCE for the services performed up to the date of receipt of termination plus reasonable costs incurred in terminating the services in accordance with PKCE’s current fee schedule. In the event the services cannot be performed on or before the projected due date because of circumstances beyond the control of PKCE, including, but not limited to strike, fire, riot, excessive precipitation, act of God, governmental action, third party action or action of omission by CLIENT, the services shall be amended by CLIENT and PKCE in accordance with Article 2 of this Agreement. A-1 4.2 CLIENT’s failure to make payment to PKCE in accordance with the payment terms herein shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall be cause for termination by PKCE. ARTICLE 5 - RIGHT OF ENTRY 5.1 CLIENT shall provide for PKCE’s right to enter from time to time, property owned by CLIENT and/or others in order for PKCE to fulfill the scope of services included hereunder. ARTICLE 6 - INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OTHERS 6.1 PKCE shall indicate to CLIENT the information needed for rendering of services hereunder, and CLIENT shall provide to PKCE such information as is available to CLIENT. CLIENT recognizes that it is impossible for PKCE to assure the sufficiency of such information, either because it is impossible to do so, or because of errors or omissions, which may have occurred in assembling the information. Accordingly, CLIENT waives any claim against PKCE, and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold PKCE harmless from any claim or liability for injury or loss allegedly arising from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in documents or other information provided to PKCE by CLIENT. Further, CLIENT agrees to compensate PKCE for any time spent or expenses incurred by PKCE in defense of any such claim, with such compensation to be based upon PKCE’s prevailing fee schedule and expense reimbursement policy. ARTICLE 7 - CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 7.1 CLIENT agrees that the General Contractor is solely responsible for job site safety and for construction means, methods, sequence, techniques and procedures necessary for performing, superintending and/or coordination all construction activities and warrants that this intent shall be made evident in CLIENT’s agreement with the General Contractor. ARTICLE 8 - CONFIDENTIALITY 8.1 PKCE shall maintain as confidential, and not disclose to others without CLIENT’s prior written consent, all information obtained from CLIENT, not otherwise previously known to PKCE in the public domain. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to information in whatever form which (i) is published or comes into the public domain through no fault of PKCE, (ii) is furnished by or obtained from a third party who is under no obligation to keep the information confidential, or (iii) is required to be disclosed by law on order of a court, administrative agency or other authority with proper jurisdiction. PKCE will notify CLIENT in writing immediately if information is requested under item (iii) above. ARTICLE 9 - OWNERSHIP OF INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE 9.1 All reports, plans, specifications, field data, field notes, calculations, estimates and other documents prepared by PKCE, as instruments of service shall remain the property of PKCE. PKCE shall retain these records for a period of five (5) years following completion of services, during which period they will be made available to CLIENT at all reasonable times. ARTICLE 10 - JURISDICTION 10.1 In compliance with Sec. 29 of the Professional Land Surveying Act, as enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, we are required to inform you that land surveying services in the State of Texas are under the jurisdiction of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Bldg. A, Suite 156, MC-230, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-5263. Complaints regarding surveying services rendered may be addressed to that agency. ARTICLE 11 - INDEMNITY 11.1 PKCE shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CLIENT from and against lawsuits, claims, liabilities, causes of action, losses, damages, forfeitures, penalties, fines, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses, by whomever asserted, including, but not limited to, any government agency or branch or any third party to the extent the same arise from (i) a breach by PKCE of any term or provision of this Agreement, (ii) violation by PKCE of federal, state or local statute, rule, regulation or ordinance in the negligent performance of the Services, or (iii) negligent errors or omissions of PKCE or its employees, agents, or subcontractors in the performance of the Services. 11.2 CLIENT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless PKCE from and against any and all lawsuits, claims, liabilities, actions, causes of action, demands, losses, damages, forfeitures, penalties, fines, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses, by whomever asserted, including, but not limited to, any government entity, agency or branch, any third party, an employee, contractor employed or retained by PKCE, any third party or employee employed or retained by PKCE, to the extent that such claim, property damage, injury or death resulted from (i) the negligence or willful misconduct of CLIENT or agent of CLIENT, (ii) violation of federal, state, or local statute, rule, regulation or ordinance by CLIENT or agent of CLIENT, (iii) CLIENT’s alleged involvement or status as an owner, operator, arranger, generator or transporter of hazardous substances or constituents at the site, or (iv) inaccurate information provided by CLIENT to PKCE. A-2 ARTICLE 12 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 12.1 CLIENT, through its authorized representative, identified below, and PKCE, have discussed their risks, rewards and benefits of the project and PKCE's total fee for services. Neither PKCE, nor their consultants, agents, or employees shall be jointly, severally or individually liable to CLIENT in excess of one hundred thousand ($ 100,000.00) by any act of omission, including breach of contract or negligence not amounting to willful or intentional wrong. ARTICLE 13 – FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY 13.1 CLIENT confirms that neither PKCE nor any of PKCE’s subconsultants or subcontractors has offered any fiduciary service to the CLIENT and no fiduciary responsibility shall be owed to the CLIENT by PKCE or any of PKCE’s subconsultants or subcontractors, as a consequence of PKCE’s entering into this Agreement with the CLIENT. 13.2 If this Agreement is a subcontract to CLIENT’S agreement with OWNER, CLIENT also confirms that neither PKCE nor any of PKCE’s subconsultants owes a fiduciary responsibility to the CLIENT or OWNER. CLIENT shall, as a material element of the consideration the Consultant requires performance of the services enumerated herein, require OWNER to formally recognize this provision in CLIENT’s agreement with OWNER. ARTICLE 14 - INSURANCE 14.1PKCE represents that it now carries and will continue during the terms of this Agreement to carry Workers Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability and Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance in the following amounts and with deductibles acceptable to CLIENT: a) Commercial General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or death and property damage, including loss of use thereof, written on an occurrence (as opposed to a “claims made”) basis. b) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hire vehicles - $1,000,000 combined single limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury or death and property damage, including loss of use thereof, written on occurrence (as opposed to a “claims made”) basis. c) Statutory Workers Compensation Insurance. d) Umbrella Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or death and property damage, including loss of use thereof. e) Errors and Omissions Insurance, Applicable to Services - $1,000,000 with respect to claims made against PKCE for negligent errors or omissions in the performance of the Services hereunder. ARTICLE 15 - ASSIGNMENT 15.1Neither PKCE nor CLIENT shall assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of both parties. PKCE shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed hereunder, except that PKCE may use the services of persons and entities not in the employ of PKCE when it is appropriate and customary to do so. Such persons and entities include, but are not necessarily limited to, surveyors, specialized consultants, and testing laboratories. PKCE’s use of others for additional services shall not be unreasonably restricted by CLIENT provided PKCE notifies CLIENT in advance. ARTICLE 16 - NOTICES 16.1Any notice given hereunder shall be deemed served when hand-delivered in writing to an officer or other duly appointed representative of the party to whom the notice is directed, or if sent by registered or certified mail to the . business address identified at the end of the Agreement ARTICLE 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT 17.1The Agreement (including attached schedules) constitutes the sole and entire agreement between PKCE and CLIENT. This Agreement replaces and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the CLIENT and PKCE with respect to the matters contained herein. By executing this agreement, PKCE and CLIENT indicate their acceptance and agreement with its terms. Republic Property Company, Inc. Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. By: ___________________________________ By: _______________________________ Name: ___________________________________ Name: James A. Koch, Jr., P.E., R.P.L.S. Title: ___________________________________ Title: Principal Date: ___________________________________ Date: November 8, 2007 A-3