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Ms. Shohre Daneshmand i~],Cz_ .........
Civil Engineer
City of Coppell k .........................
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: Proposal for Intersection Improvement Plans for Sandy Lake Road
at MacArthur Boulevard; J89226.9
Dear Ms. Daneshmand:
We are pleased to submit this proposal to provide engineering services
for the development of intersection improvements for the intersection
of Sandy Lake Road at MacArthur Boulevard.
If accepted by you, this proposal will become a Letter of Agreement
between the City of Coppell and DeShazo, Starek & Tang, Inc. (DS&T) to
provide the scope of services described below.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our scope of services includes the work described in the following
tasks:
TASK I - CONFIRM THE SCOPE OF SERVICES WITH THE CITY STAFF
TASK 2 - DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
2.1 Make appropriate traffic counts.
2.2 Perform a signal warrant analysis.
TASK 3 - INTERSECTION GEOMETRY
3.1 Using existing count data, determine an interim geometric
design for the intersection.
3.2 Formulate a detailed schematic design for the ultimate sec-
tion of Sandy Lake Road (six lane divided) and MacArthur
Boulevard (four lane divided) including planned geometric
layout and preliminary profiles.
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TASK 4 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN ~ .................
4.1 Using the information in Tasks 2 and 3, prepare plans and
specifications for a traffic signal at Sandy Lake Road and
MacArthur Boulevard.
DELIVERABLES
The conclusions and recommendations of this effort will be presented
in the form of schematic intersection design drawings and traffic
signal plans and specifications.
PROJECT STAFF
Mike Starek will serve as Principal-in-Charge and Tom Simerly as
Project Manager. Mike Starek and/or Tom Simerly will attend project
meetings and presentations as needed. Appropriate staff design per-
sonnel will assist.
FEE FOR SERVICES AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
The fee for completing the project will be based on our hourly rates
on a time and expense basis. The fee will not exceed $20,000.00
without written authorization.
Services rendered will be billed at the following rates:
Principals $125/hour
Professional, Technical Salary Cost
and Clerical x 2.5
Expenses Net x 1.15
Invoices will be submitted monthly and will indicate charges incurred
during the preceding month. Billings are due and payable within
thirty (30) days of invoice date. A one and one-half (1.5) percent
carrying charge will be added each month to all past due accounts.
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
Limitations on liability help to keep our fee structure as low as
possible. The client agrees to limit the liability of DeShazo, Starek
& Tang, Inc. to the client and to any and all contractors and sub-
contractors on the project due to negligent acts, errors or omissions
by DeShazo, Starek & Tang, Inc. such that the total aggregate liabi-
lity of the firm to all those named shall not exceed $50,000, or the
total fee for services rendered on this project, whichever is greater.
Ms. Shohre Daneshmand
August 10, 1989
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AUTHORIZATION
We are prepared to initiate work on this project upon receipt of a
signed copy of this Letter of Agreement. This proposal will remain
valid for thirty {30} days.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward
to assisting you on this project. If you have any question regarding
this proposal, please give me a call.
Si nce rely,
DeSHAZO, STAREK & TANG, INC.
d. Michael Starek, P.E.
Vice President
TJS/tde
THIS AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:
BY: DATE:
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